karlos1964

A very old topic but I have some new info that blows everything out of the water. I recently acquired a 12 inch single that was released in....March 1970..some 5+ years before anyone had previously thought...!

Mark R thanks. No it's definately not one of the BBE represses in fact the copy i own was the one used in order to make the repress (ie it was the original source material) if that makes sense

Anyone seen one of these before? Value? It's my own copy....

I’m looking for a copy of the John Edwards “Tin Man” 12 inch single that only appears to have been issued as a promo by Kent Records. Anyone have one or know of one for sale? Many Thanks, Karlos

I've got this on 12 inch, not stone mint mind you, but yes VERY hard to find in any condition...and no it's not for sale...

Well firstly apologies for hogging the board on this one but…. I’ve spoken to no less an authority than Mr Searling on this. He had never heard of it before either (so it must be well under the radar so to speak) but Richard does have contact with Michael Powell so at some point he’s going to contact him to find out the story behind it.

Found my CD....a couple of things to note. It says Advance Promo not for sale on it and it says Japan 2002. The other extended track is tell me. There's no cover to the CD ie sleeve etc. Here's a snap of the CD itself.... Any ideas anyone?

No it’s not that one as that is the Japanese import of the bluebird (UK) CD. In any case I’ve had my one at least 10 years if not more and the release in the link dates to 2007-8. My memory is sketchy but I vaguely recall the seller telling me it was a Japan only release. As well as a long version of “It’s my turn” the CD also has a longer version of another Chapter 8 track (so has 2 bonus tracks) but I can’t remember what the other track is! Will have to dig the CD out again…. Something is telling me it’s a bootleg as I simply can’t find any info on this CD anywhere but the sound quality is first rate (as you would expect from a Japanese CD). That said even if it was a bootleg there must have been other copies pressed and therefore some info on the net. I’ll dig out the CD and put up a scan…. Anyway, I agree 100% with the other posters. Michael Powell’s 80’s stuff, particularly Chapter 8, was just top top drawer. I seriously regret not seeing them at the Blackpool weekender a couple of years ago but I did see them live a few years before that when they did a little cameo of 4-5 songs at a gig in London…..

No it's not on You tube and I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere either. I'll have to put it up. Although it's an extended version it's "looped" ie after about 2:40 the song then goes right back to the beginning but it's done well. Just wondered if anyone knew anything about the CD I have as I can't find a thing about it on the web...

Just found a CD in the collection which is the above LP but has 2 bonus tracks on it one being a 7:40 long version of "It's my turn".. Does anyone know anything about this CD as I can't find any info on it at all. I got it a long long while ago around 10-15 years ago if not more and all I can remember is being told it was a Japan only release but that's it. Does anyone know any more?

Many thanks to those who took the time to reply...some interesting suggestions. I do like the Charles Johnson and looked at buying a copy until I saw how much the 7 goes for..!

Hi, I need some recommendations from the collective brains on here please. I’m a southerner who has been brought up on a diet of Disco and Jazz-Funk but am now spreading my wings a bit and am starting to listen to stuff that probably wasn’t played south of Watford. I’ve recently got into a tune by Buddy Turner called “You’re what’s missing in my life” and was looking for recommendations of similar stuff ie mid/late 70’s soul dancers that probably won’t have been played down south. Realise this could be a long list but all suggestions welcome! Many thanks in advance. Karlos

Hi, How much do you want for the Alfie Davison..?

Just found a copy on Discogs for £5......

I remember seeing Chapter 8 in London some years ago. not a full blown concert, they did 20-30 mins as part of an evenings entertainment along with other artists. They blew me away that night so I can't wait for January...best modern soul group ever.imo.. (excluding the likes of The O'Jays, Temptations etc as they've been going for donkeys years)