Help Needed, Boots?

[Simonc]

Im new to collecting northern vinyl, have bought a couple of 45's recentley and was wondering if they are 'boots' as the matrix numbers are scratched, they are:

Ad libs - nothing worse than being alone on share

san remo golden string - im satisfied on Ric-tic

As i said im new to this and not sure how common the number being scratched is?

Thanks, Simon

[gazman]

Im new to collecting northern vinyl, have bought a couple of 45's recentley and was wondering if they are 'boots' as the matrix numbers are scratched, they are:

Ad libs - nothing worse than being alone on share

san remo golden string - im satisfied on Ric-tic

As i said im new to this and not sure how common the number being scratched is?

Thanks, Simon

Don't believe Ad-Libs has been booted

San Remo golden Strings counterfeit is vinyl, originals pressed in styrene.

Lots of records have matrix numbers that appear to be 'scratched' in. Suggest you get a bootleg guide or price guide to help you. Always loads of free advice to be had on here.

Happy hunting

gary

Edited November 17, 2010 by gazman

[Guest miff]

Im new to collecting northern vinyl, have bought a couple of 45's recentley and was wondering if they are 'boots' as the matrix numbers are scratched, they are:

Ad libs - nothing worse than being alone on share

san remo golden string - im satisfied on Ric-tic

As i said im new to this and not sure how common the number being scratched is?

Thanks, Simon

Simon I think you got the ad libs this of me (mifff) off Ebay and i can assure you it 100% Original , If it puts ypur mind at rest its not listed in JMs Bootleg guide, but if for some unknown reason this turns out to of been booted which I doubt then I can guentee a full refund and you can keep the recored

Edited November 17, 2010 by miff

[Mrtag]

Im new to collecting northern vinyl, have bought a couple of 45's recentley and was wondering if they are 'boots' as the matrix numbers are scratched, they are:

Ad libs - nothing worse than being alone on share

san remo golden string - im satisfied on Ric-tic

As i said im new to this and not sure how common the number being scratched is?

Thanks, Simon

Get Yourself A copy Of John Manships USA guide Vol 5 lots of info on price what to look for and some pictures to show the differences?? Money Well Spent!! Could save you loads in the long run!!

[Dylan]

Get Yourself A copy Of John Manships USA guide Vol 5 lots of info on price what to look for and some pictures to show the differences?? Money Well Spent!! Could save you loads in the long run!!

very good advice an essential guide even for people who have been collecting years.

[Guest]

I am just going to slip in a related question.

I have considered buying Manship's bootleg guide, but does it contain any information that the latest price guide doesn't have? The latest price guide highlights titles if they have been bootlegged, and in the back of the book there are scans showing originals vs. bootlegs.

So is it worth it to buy the bootleg guide if I already have the latest price guide?

[John Elias]

I am just going to slip in a related question.

I have considered buying Manship's bootleg guide, but does it contain any information that the latest price guide doesn't have? The latest price guide highlights titles if they have been bootlegged, and in the back of the book there are scans showing originals vs. bootlegs.

So is it worth it to buy the bootleg guide if I already have the latest price guide?

Hi mate,I have the boot guide and not the latest price guide,would imagine that JM has transferred every item from boot guide into the latest price guide.

or...why not drop JM an email,cheers,John,ps no boot on adlibs.

[boba]

I am just going to slip in a related question.

I have considered buying Manship's bootleg guide, but does it contain any information that the latest price guide doesn't have? The latest price guide highlights titles if they have been bootlegged, and in the back of the book there are scans showing originals vs. bootlegs.

So is it worth it to buy the bootleg guide if I already have the latest price guide?

the latest price guide is more complete than the (much older) bootleg guide

[Simonc]

Miff, ended up with another copy as well, the one I bought off e-bay must still be on the way so dont worry was'nt enquiring bout the one I had off you. many thanks anyway. Showing how thick I am how do you tell the difference between styrene and vinyl? Thanks for all the advice

[Guest miff]

Miff, ended up with another copy as well, the one I bought off e-bay must still be on the way so dont worry was'nt enquiring bout the one I had off you. many thanks anyway. Showing how thick I am how do you tell the difference between styrene and vinyl? Thanks for all the advice

Vinyl is better quality the styrene. UK singles are made of vinal, styrene is more britle and a harder feel to it if you flick it its got a tinny ring to it and tends to wareout quicker

[Guest Dante]

Vinyl is better quality the styrene. UK singles are made of vinal, styrene is more britle and a harder feel to it if you flick it its got a tinny ring to it and tends to wareout quicker

Easiest way to spot the difference is styrene records have stuck on labels; they look as if you could unstuck them with your nail. Vinyl records' labels are moulded on.

If you have a record with painted labels, you can also tell the difference by holding with one finger by the center and flicking it (is this the right word for slightly hitting with your nail?). Styrene will have a thick, crispier sound; vinyl will sound 'thumb', rounder, if you get my drift.

Edited November 18, 2010 by Dante

[Reg Scott]

I am just going to slip in a related question.

I have considered buying Manship's bootleg guide, but does it contain any information that the latest price guide doesn't have? The latest price guide highlights titles if they have been bootlegged, and in the back of the book there are scans showing originals vs. bootlegs.

So is it worth it to buy the bootleg guide if I already have the latest price guide?

The latest guide is far more complete Seb and much easier to use in helping to identify most known boots and counterfeits,,

ATB

Greg.

[Simonc]

Thanks everyone, pretty sure there both ok, what bloody minefield! although its dead interesting, think i'll enjoy gettin my collection together

[Guest]

Thanks from me as well. Will stick to my price guide.