Roy Handy - Baby That's A Groove (Stephanye)

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Hi all

Following on from my query about the Capreez on Sound I though I'd ask about another classic disc.

How is this one rated on today's Northern Scene then?

Most collectable on the WDJ I guess.

But does it ever get played out?

And does Roy really say he picked up some "Fish & Chips" at the beginning? Not very USA that - more Skeggy

Roy Handy - Baby That's A Groove - Stephanye

Cheers

Richard

Edited December 28, 2010 by Premium Stuff

[Guest gordon russell]

great tune proper......maybe considered a club sound now,but we go to club nights and it,s great to hear these tunes. He also did a tune on wiseworld l believe thats also very very good

[Guest TONY ROUNCE]

Hi all

Following on from my query about the Capreez on Sound I though I'd ask about another classic disc.

How is this one rated on today's Northern Scene then?

Most collectable on the WDJ I guess.

But does it ever get played out?

And does Roy really say he picked up some "Fish & Chips" at the beginning? Not very USA that - more Skeggy

Roy Handy - Baby That's A Groove - Stephanye

Cheers

Richard

I reckon it's most collectable on a real, styrene, green label stock copy. Most people I know who have a genuine copy of this record have it on white styrene demo, myself included (I've actually got two!). Don't know anyone who has a styrene stocker, although of course there used to be thousands of the counterfeit vinyl version about.

Edited December 29, 2010 by TONY ROUNCE

[Tony Smith]

I reckon it's most collectable on a real, styrene, green label stock copy. Most people I know who have a genuine copy of this recrd have it on white styrene demo, myself included (I've actually got two!). Don't know anyone who has a styrene stocker, although of course there yused to be thousands of the counterfeit vinyl version about.

Which, of course is denoted by being recorded off centre! The instrumental b-side that is!!

In agreement with Tony (Happy Xmas by the way!) harder to find on real stock.

Edited December 28, 2010 by Tony Smith

[arnie j]

it really does sound like he says fish and chips doesnt it ? still a good sound though, must sound loads better on a big system i bet

jason

[Tony Smith]

I wonder if the fish was battered?

[Premium Stuff]

Which, of course is denoted by being recorded off centre! The instrumental b-side that is!!

In agreement with Tony (Happy Xmas by the way!) harder to find on real stock.

Hi Tony

Which one is recorded off centre please - the counterfeit vinyl version?

Cheers

Richard

[Tony Smith]

Hi Tony

Which one is recorded off centre please - the counterfeit vinyl version?

Cheers

Richard

Yeah, way , way off centre, whoever dubbed it must've been stoned!

[45cellar]

I reckon it's most collectable on a real, styrene, green label stock copy. Most people I know who have a genuine copy of this recrd have it on white styrene demo, myself included (I've actually got two!). Don't know anyone who has a styrene stocker, although of course there yused to be thousands of the counterfeit vinyl version about.

Here's the Styrene DEMO & Styrene Stock Copy

Stock Copy not easy as you've already mentioned Tony.

[Tony Smith]

What about Prophets on demo?

[Premium Stuff]

What about Prophets on demo?

I have the Prophets on a demo Tony - looks lovely!

Here's a scan - not my copy though

Cheers

Richard

[Tony Smith]

Nice, still one I need!

[45cellar]

it really does sound like he says fish and chips doesnt it ? still a good sound though, must sound loads better on a big system i bet

jason

Here's the later offering from FUNKADELIC

"B Side" George Clinton revisits "Baby That's A Groove"

Certainly liked "Fish & Chips"

Unfortunately not in Refosoul, here it is on YouTube

[Tony Smith]

Hats off to you Roger

I'd rather have curry sauce tho' or just salt & vinegar and an onion!

[Premium Stuff]

Nice one Roger - I have not heard that one before

It's definitely 'Fish & Chips' in the Roy Handy version then

Cheers

Richard

Edited December 28, 2010 by Premium Stuff

[Philt]

Here's the Styrene DEMO & Styrene Stock Copy

Stock Copy not easy as you've already mentioned Tony.

Posted a stocker in sales quite recently and no interest. Can't even remember how much it was now but the only one I've had (I am but a youth though, unlike some of you old uns who must've seen dozens )

[45cellar]

Posted a stocker in sales quite recently and no interest. Can't even remember how much it was now but the only one I've had (I am but a youth though, unlike some of you old uns who must've seen dozens )

Unbelievable, Gobsmaked at no interest.

Styrene Originals don't come around that often.

My copy ain't Mint, but it was my one & only chance at acquiring a copy back in the 70s.

[AlanB]

Here's the later offering from FUNKADELIC

Amazing, the change in style in what I think was just 4 years between them.

Alan

[George G]

I need help with confirming if I have an original green stocker. The label looks indentical to the scan posted by Roger, and the "Monkey..." side plays true. What's confusing me is the dead wax, the Columbia pressing number is hand etched, not stamped. There is also "T1" (as read from inside to out) on both sides. I got it from a Detroit area seller. The record material is deffo styrene.

How can a DJ not like a record with a line something like (paraphrasing from memory) "Put on a stack of 45s..."

thanks

George

[45cellar]

I need help with confirming if I have an original green stocker. The label looks indentical to the scan posted by Roger, and the "Monkey..." side plays true. What's confusing me is the dead wax, the Columbia pressing number is hand etched, not stamped. There is also "T1" (as read from inside to out) on both sides. I got it from a Detroit area seller. The record material is deffo styrene.

How can a DJ not like a record with a line something like (paraphrasing from memory) "Put on a stack of 45s..."

thanks

George

Hi George

I will provide deadwax details in the morning, liable to wake the whole household tonight if I try to scan or photograph.

Original definitely Styrene though.

[Guest TONY ROUNCE]

Just think how much bigger this record could (and would!) have been on the scene if it didn't sound like it was recorded in a bucket...

...Still one of my big favourites from the dawning of the NS era, though

[Guest]

it really does sound like he says fish and chips doesnt it ? still a good sound though, must sound loads better on a big system i bet

jason

And shepards pie aswell

[Neil Rushton]

Just think how much bigger this record could (and would!) have been on the scene if it didn't sound like it was recorded in a bucket...

...Still one of my big favourites from the dawning of the NS era, though

Rob Thomas had an acetate of another version of this with same backing track but different song on top, which he thought came from a Gene Redd connection (nothing to do with The Inspirations) but put it down and could not find it after playing it down the phone to me me one night. It was really good!

There must be quite a few W/DJs of Roy Handy compared to original stock copy ,back in 1988 I pulled 50 copies of the demo out of Bob May's in Detroit..

Neil

Edited December 29, 2010 by NeilRushton1

[45cellar]

I need help with confirming if I have an original green stocker. The label looks indentical to the scan posted by Roger, and the "Monkey..." side plays true. What's confusing me is the dead wax, the Columbia pressing number is hand etched, not stamped. There is also "T1" (as read from inside to out) on both sides. I got it from a Detroit area seller. The record material is deffo styrene.

How can a DJ not like a record with a line something like (paraphrasing from memory) "Put on a stack of 45s..."

thanks

George

Hi George

Here are the scans as promised, both STYRENE & have the T1 Opposite to the Matrix as you describe.

[George G]

Hi George

Here are the scans as promised, both STYRENE & have the T1 Opposite to the Matrix as you describe.

Thanks much Roger!

I got mine in the past year

George

[45cellar]

Thanks much Roger!

I got mine in the past year

George

Hi George

Nice one, pleased for you mate. It's a case of right place, right time with the Stock Copy.

I've only ever had the one chance of owning a copy & fortunately I bought it.

[Soul-slider]

How can a DJ not like a record with a line something like (paraphrasing from memory) "Put on a stack of 45s..."

thanks

George

"....like nowhere to run, nowhere to hide"

Edited December 31, 2010 by chalky

[Guest]

Roy Handy was also in The Chosen Few!

 

[Joesoap]

Had the green one off the stall outside Cheapos in Soho in the mid-80s. Assume it was a real one given other things I picked up there at the time. I think they got them off Soul Bowl) Didn't really know what was what in those days tho, and always assumed such things would always be easily available for a few quid. Think it got left in a dodgy flat we had to vacate quickly, or something...

[Guest]

Not sure when it was booted but I had one off a barrow in Gt Windmill st around 72/73 ish.