Russ Vickers

I'm slightly confused with this, as it states it was unreleased, however I have a copy on Monica. Anyone clear this up, maybe an alternate take, but to my ears it sounds the same? Thanks for any more information. Russ

I really like the idea of the scene going back underground, through word of mouth, illegal All Nighters....but the reality is, that it will never happen....we're all too old now to risk death or a £10,000 fine, plus confiscation of equipment etc....I do hope that the scene will condense into a smaller, less nostalgia based scene, with less div events & a handful of proper All Nighters attended by folk young & old who are passionate about soul music & hearing a diverse mix of Rare Soul, including new discoveries....if there is to be one good thing that comes out of this nightmare with regards to the Soul Scene, it should be the end of the saturation of events that have no relevance to the original scene, I hope we lose the wannabes, never was's, Walter Mitty promoters n DJ's n punters, who just want to play bootlegs to people who know no better......

What a fantastic labour of love that is, thank you for taking the time & trouble to compile it. I feel very lucky to own 36 of these titles, hopefully more to add in the future too.... Russ

It'll be another self promotional piece, full of half truths & worst, average attendance at the All Nighters 3000...load of sh*te...thing is, its national TV, it will all become NS history, we should be recording this stuff accurately, not basing it on a mans attempt to keep his pension flowing in....jeez god help us, the div forums on FB will lap this up....

Fantasy - I'll Call You Every Morning - RG & Curia - VG+ £1200 - Signed by Joel Ramirez Jr. The vinyl has some fine hair lines & marks, which do not affect the sound reproduction in any way, shape or form, this is a beautifully playing copy of an extremely in-demand record. Arguably the biggest record in the UK, huge dance floor reactions for the few DJ's lucky enough to own this anthem. This is an extremely reluctant sale. PM to reserve or for any Q's. No trades or offers please. No holds & payment must be received within 24 hours. PayPal F&F or Bank Transfer only. Postage extra, signed for only. Thank you for looking, Russ

100 Cub couple of weeks ago, slightly quiet, but amazing as ever....

Tiaras - Surprise/Foolish Girl - Op.Art - £5000 Conservative VG+ - has a slight edge lift, which DNAP in any way. Very small initials in biro at top of the label both sides. This is breaking my heart, so be quick before I change my mind. Please PM with any Q's No trades or offers. Bank Transfer Only no Paypal. I will only mail this fully tracked & insured. Thanks for looking Russ :-( Images & sound files from a actual copy for sale.

Thank you so much for all the research you have done Tim, its very much appreciated & thank you for sharing it all with us, there should be a proper digital archive some where, where all of this information & photographs can be stored & shared for research & reference. Thank you & look forward to the further instalments, as a slight aside, I have the booklet that you produced about Robbie Lawson, would it be worth posting that up as well, if it hasn't already been digitally re produced already ? Kind regards Russ

Triumphs - I'm Coming to your Rescue - Okeh - Ex £30 small '45' Okeh re issue. Small writing on label. Bobby Wilson - Feels Good - Stax - Ex £15 Wheel/Torch pounder that could do with some plays now IMO. Tiffany Wilson - Your Love - We Coast - M- £12 (Red Vinyl) https://youtu.be/LRu91Re5zKE Mighty Sam - Never Too Busy - Malaco - Ex £30 Joe Frazier - Try It Again - Jobo - Ex £40 Keith Chism - My Life & Song - Carrie - Ex £60 Rose Royce - Ooh Baby - Whitfield - Ex £6 (I love this https://youtu.be/ZFvS1APwfuw The Impressions - I'll Always Be Here - Curtom - Ex £15 Fantastic - Highly recommended 7ts Bomb ! https://youtu.be/u8Z415IiPbE Frank & James - How Long Is Forever - Smooth City - Ex+ £100 - This is the far rarer first issue of this great 7ts dancer. Maxine Brown - Let Me Give You My Login' - Wand - Vg £25. Marks & light scratches & some fool has gone mad with a red felt tip pen on the 'we can' side. I will try & add a scan of that side later. Record plays through loud n clear with no problems at all. Ron Surrey - Sweet City Woman - Insurance City - Ex £120. Some slt bubbling to label. Versatile Gents - You've Blown My Mind - Linco - Vg+ £80. Most copies of this I see are in a similar condition, scuffs n marks, grubby labels, but this killer plays thru loud n clear with no major problems. TSU Toronadoes - What Good Am I - Atlantic - Vg+ £15. DH & some residue from a sticker in the dead wax. Fir - Ya - Keep On Trying' - Star - Glow - Ex - £100 Lee Bates - International Playboy - Instant - Ex+ £150. Brilliant & in demand NOLA killer !. Jimmy Burns - Give Her To Me - Tip Top - Ex+ £80. WOL. Falcons - I Cant Help It/Standing on Guard - Big Wheel - Vg+ - £15. Rickey Andrews - Take Me Back - RWA - Ex £30 Phyllis Brown - Oh Baby - Rainbo - Ex+ £150 Please PM if interested. No trades. Paypal F&F, but Bank Transfer preferred. Postage calculated when ordered.

I helped with the Cover Up title of the Clara Hardy

Absolutely.....if you wanna stay in the game, you dig, dig, dig, then dig some more, its pretty much the same as its always been, one way or another....

Doesnt matter if it was, it may not have been right at the time....