The Yank

A fine track from his "Uptight" album with a hint of "Dancing In The Street" -

I can't find a pic of the issue copy of "Hang On" but, here's the boot copy compared to a regular Tower release -

I think you're right Chalky because David Ruffins's first album is also blocked -

Whatever the problem is, it happened later. "Message To Maria" hit the Billboard Top 100 and the R & B charts during October, 1968.

This Richard Anthony (RIchard Btesh) is a different artist from the Philly Richard Anthony -

Record World- July '66 -

Audrey's 45 did get some airplay in Baltimore - she's at #29 on this survey -

I just looked at the booklet that came with "The Northern Soul Of Dore- Rare Masters Volumes 1 & 2" - Night Owl and there is a pic of another one of the test pressings with slightly different info. No mention of what's on the flip -

Sorry- didn't know that the stamps were only available in the USA !

No- that's Jamal "Lucky" Davis -

I don't know how many of you are stamp collectors but, I thought this could be of general interest. On April 2, the U.S. Post Office will be releasing a special commemorative Marvin Gaye stamp. Here's a single one and a book (16 stamps) made to look like a picture sleeve. More info on www.usps.com, pick postal store and stamps for more details .

They were making Stereo 45's in the late 50's/ early 60's. The concept never caught on and did become more widespread in the late 60's -

Almost 100% sure it was U.S. Laurie. U.K. Stateside started in 1962, the Laurie sleeve below is from the late 50"s -

Looks like a bootleg- the release # 1522 is the same , but the type face etc. is off -

The Mala sleeve you're asking about was used on Mala releases until 1964. The correct sleeve for Tobi Legend would be this one -

Also co-wrote this -

Here's a picture of the Australian Sue sleeve -

Great interview- Thanks for posting this ! !

If anyone is still looking for a copy of the Ernest Ernie re-press, it looks like Dusty Grooves has some in stock.

According to a 2008 article in the Washington Post, ("48 Years Later, A Singer Finally In Demand") Lorraine Rudolph and Lorri Rudolph are the same person .

Not sure which came 1st but, the Dot 45 only has one writer but lists the artist as Joe Simon and Eugene Blacknell's Band.

It will be until the extremely limited third press comes out with its extremely limited edition special birth sleeve.

There is also some kind of connection with Nicolet Music and the Penny and Nickel labels which were owned by Chicago dj Richard Pegue -

"Every where I go, I tell ya, people stop and stare, They point me out and say look at that poor fool there" "It Rained Forty Days And Nights"

So many lines to choose from in this ! -