A Cameo Appearance

[Agentsmith]

august issue of RECORD COLLECTOR informs us that a selection of cds are imminent from the archives of the legendary cameo parkway label....could this been a softening of attitudes and a need for money by the previously resolute and stubborn owners of the catalogue?.

if so, then about time....the people concerned must have had a reality check.....realising no-one lives forever and you cant take your money with you, even more annoying the fact, that they have deprived us for so long, of the tunes we want to have in our collections, in the light of the original vinyl being so scarce and in some cases, downright expensive.

initially, a scan would suggest its beginning-of-era stuff, but hopefully it will culminate in the first ever legitimate release of a wealth of northern soul classics.

[Mike]

is there any info on what's lined up for release anywhere online ?

[Sebastian]

is there any info on what's lined up for release anywhere online ?

UK Ace Records and US Collectors Choice are releasing 6 CDs with Cameo/Parkway material this month:

https://acerecords.co...59&release=8533

https://acerecords.co...59&release=8526

https://acerecords.co...59&release=8532

https://acerecords.co...59&release=8537

https://acerecords.co...59&release=8536

https://acerecords.co...59&release=8534

According to their site:

"Cameo-Parkway material has been unavailable for decades, and collectors have waited impatiently for many years for the hits to make their digital debut. A label overview in 2005 and a few subsequent hits packages skimmed the surface. Out this month on Ace are 10 full albums on five CDs, along with a compilation of vocal group classics. The floodgates are now open, and it's just the tip of the iceberg."

Edited August 8, 2010 by Sebastian

[Anoraks Corner]

Spotted one on the shelf already over here...had to pick it up to see which label it was on and was surprised/pleased to see it was Ace!

[Agentsmith]

Spotted one on the shelf already over here...had to pick it up to see which label it was on and was surprised/pleased to see it was Ace!

thats ACE.....isnt it?!!

[Pete S]

Was only a matter of time once Alan Klein died.

[Agentsmith]

Was only a matter of time once Alan Klein died.

too right pete, never will understand why this man made himself such a stumbling block and target for animosity...like i said, you cant take it with you and he didnt....hopefully the recipients of this treasure trove WILL appreciate its importance to an eagerly anticipating audience.

rob.

[Guest JIM BARRY]

too right pete, never will understand why this man made himself such a stumbling block and target for animosity...like i said, you cant take it with you and he didnt....hopefully the recipients of this treasure trove WILL appreciate its importance to an eagerly anticipating audience.

rob.

is itthe same alan klein who managed the beatles? and if so how did he come to be the owner of the cameo parkway out put?

[Sebastian]

is itthe same alan klein who managed the beatles? and if so how did he come to be the owner of the cameo parkway out put?

Yes, same guy. Klein bought Cameo/Parkway in 1967.

[Ian Dewhirst]

Good. About time too. I think the last UK company that had access to Cameo-Parkway was Decca (via London) back in the late 70's, hence the Bobby Paris, Bunny Sigler, Yvonne Baker re-issues at the time.

Ian D

[Agentsmith]

Good. About time too. I think the last UK company that had access to Cameo-Parkway was Decca (via London) back in the late 70's, hence the Bobby Paris, Bunny Sigler, Yvonne Baker re-issues at the time.

Ian D

absolutely ian, looks like common sense is going to prevail at last!.

[Wilxy]

absolutely ian, looks like common sense is going to prevail at last!.

Perhaps a few more label "owners" will take note....."so to speak"

[Guest Rich]

Good. About time too. I think the last UK company that had access to Cameo-Parkway was Decca (via London) back in the late 70's, hence the Bobby Paris, Bunny Sigler, Yvonne Baker re-issues at the time.

Ian D

Don't forget the Chubster!! Get in there. I'm so excited, I daren't walk around the cabin.............

[funkyfeet]

Good. About time too. I think the last UK company that had access to Cameo-Parkway was Decca (via London) back in the late 70's, hence the Bobby Paris, Bunny Sigler, Yvonne Baker re-issues at the time.

Ian D

Were these legal? I've heard different.

[Agentsmith]

Were these legal? I've heard different.

yes, licensed out. b.paris/y.baker - dbl a- side, bunny sigler and chubby checker...infact decca licensed at the discotheque and lets twist again by chubby a few years earlier.

[Guest Phoenix8049]

Were these legal? I've heard different.

There has been an on going legal dispute for years about who owned the rights to what on Cameo.

That is why Klein could not release anything either on the label.

Plus if rumours are anything to go by Klein was a bit of a gangster,and people were afraid to release anything

until after his demise.

Stu.

[Dave Pinch]

Yes, same guy. Klein bought Cameo/Parkway in 1967.

that was about the time the label sank a well wasnt it

dave

sunday chillout 2nd anniversary , aug 22nd, horse and groom, east laith gate, doncaster, with dave,bri,mick wad, joe lakin, steve mank +guests brett franklin,rob wigley and john phillips

[Guest TONY ROUNCE]

There has been an on going legal dispute for years about who owned the rights to what on Cameo.

That is why Klein could not release anything either on the label.

Plus if rumours are anything to go by Klein was a bit of a gangster,and people were afraid to release anything

until after his demise.

Stu.

Wrong on both counts.

Allen Klein - who was a very smart 'n' savvy business lawyer, not a gangster - was still very much alive when his company ABKCO released all of those Cameo-Parkway 'Best Of' CDs (by Chubby, Dee Dee, the Tymes etc) a few years ago.

And there have been no ongoing legal disputes for years, either. There's a fairly complex legal reason why nothing could be released for decades - which I'm not going to go into here - but it's nothing to do with disgareement over who owned what.

Facts next time, please!

[Davetay]

Wrong on both counts.

Allen Klein - who was a very smart 'n' savvy business lawyer, not a gangster - was still very much alive when his company ABKCO released all of those Cameo-Parkway 'Best Of' CDs (by Chubby, Dee Dee, the Tymes etc) a few years ago.

And there have been no ongoing legal disputes for years, either. There's a fairly complex legal reason why nothing could be released for decades - which I'm not going to go into here - but it's nothing to do with disgareement over who owned what.

Facts next time, please!

Tony or indeed Ady, have you tied up a deal the the Northern stuff as well?

Dave.

[Guest Phoenix8049]

Wrong on both counts.

Allen Klein - who was a very smart 'n' savvy business lawyer, not a gangster - was still very much alive when his company ABKCO released all of those Cameo-Parkway 'Best Of' CDs (by Chubby, Dee Dee, the Tymes etc) a few years ago.

And there have been no ongoing legal disputes for years, either. There's a fairly complex legal reason why nothing could be released for decades - which I'm not going to go into here - but it's nothing to do with disgareement over who owned what.

Facts next time, please!

Sorry Tony i stand well and truly corrected.

Thats what happens when you listen to gossip.

Stu.

[Ian Dewhirst]

Were these legal? I've heard different.

Of course they were legal. Decca had an ongoing deal with Abkco which came about following Allen Klein's management of the Rolling Stones.....

Ian D

Edited August 13, 2010 by Ian Dewhirst