Just How Rare Is The Top Want On Your List?

[Guest Beeks]

You don't have to name it obviously..but how long have you been looking? Roughly how much do you think it's worth?

I can barely find a record of mine..doesn't even look like it's ever been sold online..god knows the price..could be hundreds..could be pennies..there is just no marker!

[Liljimmycrank]

As in one i think i can realistically get, or the 'pipe dream' wants?

If it's the former, i'd say not very rare (anything in volume of above 30 known copies isn't rare in my opinion). Got one at the top of my list that fits that bill and if i stopped buying bits in between i'd be able to get my grubby mits on.

If it's more of a life long want where you know there's only say 3-10 copies in the world, and know who hold most of the copies then i'd say i have one in that category, but that aint happening any time soon, if at all!!

[Guest TONY ROUNCE]

None of my top wants are 'money records', and none of them have dancefloor appeal. They're mostly just records that are out there somewhere and that have never presented themselves for sale to me.

I've never owned a copy of Don Covay's 'You're Good For Me' on Landa, and I've only ever seen the record twice. But as one of the copies was a stocker, there must be others out there. They've just never came my way in 30-odd years of looking at lists, through boxes, on online sites or anywhere else, so to me that's something really, really rare that I'll probably never own...

[Guest ashleysoul]

I'm after a track by 2 Times 2 called

Outside The City, there's no sign of it apart from on johns rarest of the rare. Can't seem to find one anywhere and have zero idea what it's worth. Dammit!

[Mark B]

Not telling you in case someone offers it me and i can't afford it

mark

[Guest Beeks]

Not telling you in case someone offers it me and i can't afford it

mark

To be fair I did say you don't have to name it!

[Shinehead]

Been searching for one for the last 25 years thought i had found a copy but when i placed my order it had been sold, only a twenty quid record and British only. The record is The Original Africans - Sting Me on President.

Edited November 10, 2011 by shinehead

[Geeselad]

one only sold 10 years ago on bay, it was £300 but I wouldnt of thought it was hugely indemand from the northern crowd tho.

[Guest Paul]

I'm similar to Tony as in I don't have a wants list of expensive or in-demand records, just a casual list in my head of various things I'd like because of the music and / or sentimental value.

In many cases these are replacement copies of records I regret selling many years ago.

But I'm content with what I already have and with what turns up from time to time. In fact I think many of us are probably overlooking some of the great records we already have.

It's easy to take things for granted.

[George G]

for me, it's a garage record, not soul.....I've known of it for 20+ years, never (AFAIK) offered for sale, band members say it exists but none of them have it, none of the many collectors I know have seen it. It's on an Ohio label that issued several other garage and soul records. It's nothing great musically....one of the songs was released commercially on a different format. Still, it seems to be the one elusive record I need to complete several facets of my collection.

[Jumpinjoan]

I'm after a track by 2 Times 2 called

Outside The City, there's no sign of it apart from on johns rarest of the rare. Can't seem to find one anywhere and have zero idea what it's worth. Dammit!

No offence but this is without doubt the worst record ever. Sorry that might be a little strong, it's just not for me. I did have it but gave it back to who I got it from.

Will ask if he still has it if you want?

Edited November 10, 2011 by jumpinjoan

[boba]

Most of my top wants are random label numbers or obscure records. "known" big records are less interesting to me and they tend to come up for sale more often versus never coming up for sale. In terms of my rarest wants, I'm pretty sure i have a bunch of records on my want list that don't even exist (they just are listed in some places).

[Tiggerwoods]

Most of my top wants are random label numbers or obscure records. "known" big records are less interesting to me and they tend to come up for sale more often versus never coming up for sale. In terms of my rarest wants, I'm pretty sure i have a bunch of records on my want list that don't even exist (they just are listed in some places).

[Dylan]

I'm pretty sure i have a bunch of records on my want list that don't even exist (they just are listed in some places).

good luck finding those

For years I searched for thomas bailey on stone and did see one or two on ebay but I have never owned the record. I don't realy spend that kind of cash now so may never get to own it. I may have a moment of weakness if one comes along at a sensible price for old times sake.

Willie Johnson Future Stars issue was my other top want I never managed to own. I nearly got one once......

I would say after 15 or so years of listening to soul music these would figure in my all time top 10 of best rare soul records ever recorded.

[Dobber]

i only want what i can have!

[Linda4me]

Have got a grand waiting for my number 1 british want but if i could justify paying it my number 1 usa want is around 4 grand+

[Tiggerwoods]

Few top wants I'd love ... known or otherwise. Trying to be patient and not jump in at first one available but after a while you seem to get a feel for whats around and in what sort of quantity. Have a couple of very rare bits but that doesn't reflect in the supposed price. Stll get more pleasure bagging a decent cheapie though!! Got a brilliant stax item a couple of years back and its top notch crossover and miles better than a lot of top dj crossover spins.

[Scotters]

No "Top Want" on my list as such...Just a growing list which I TRY to keep realistic in terms of what I can afford and what I really like for my own soul self-satisfaction, and hopefully for others to enjoy too here and there.

Blimey this can be an expensive addiction can't it!!

[Mace]

i only want what i can have!

Whereas I'm the exact opposite

[Guest]

Whereas I'm the exact opposite

So you want 'good taste in music' then Mace?

[Mace]

So you want 'good taste in music' then Mace?

As long as it's not being sung from a sheet of paper in the singers hand....then yes, I'm up for that.

[Guest]

As long as it's not being sung from a sheet of paper in the singers hand....then yes, I'm up for that.

[Ernie Andrews]

Absolutely impossible want of 35 years - Cleveland Eaton -Quasar one

[Gorgeous George]

I'm after a track by 2 Times 2 called

Outside The City, there's no sign of it apart from on johns rarest of the rare. Can't seem to find one anywhere and have zero idea what it's worth. Dammit!

I gave it John I paid £80 for it! Still reckon sub £200

[boba]

I gave it John I paid £80 for it! Still reckon sub £200

this was on ebay 2-3 times in the last few years

[Mark B]

My top want is one to replace one that got broken at a function by someone falling over my record box. Gregory Washington - whisper cool breeze - paramecium.

Mark

[soulsalmon]

Of all my top wants are all under £50

[Mace]

Of all my top wants are all under £50

Ciggies, beer and a cheap hooker?

[viphitman]

25.145

[Mace]

25.145

I'm lost, is this a reference to a chapter/verse from the bible?

[viphitman]

I'm lost, is this a reference to a chapter/verse from the bible?

Soul 35019

Edited November 10, 2011 by viphitman

[Mace]

Soul 35019

I take it that's Frank Wilson.

I thought your keyboard was fcuked.....

[Guest]

good luck finding those

For years I searched for thomas bailey on stone and did see one or two on ebay but I have never owned the record. I don't realy spend that kind of cash now so may never get to own it. I may have a moment of weakness if one comes along at a sensible price for old times sake.

Willie Johnson Future Stars issue was my other top want I never managed to own. I nearly got one once......

I would say after 15 or so years of listening to soul music these would figure in my all time top 10 of best rare soul records ever recorded.

Neither my cup of tea, too Deep for me but Willie Johnson's here

https://www.soulrecordsforsale.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_F_-_J.html

Scroll to the bottom

hope it's the right money?

[Dean]

Before I die I would like a S35009 (stuff Frank wilson), never seen but think its out there, Earl Van Dyke - All for you on SOUL

[Guest]

Absolutely impossible want of 35 years - Cleveland Eaton -Quasar one

Isn't this an unissued track? (Acetate?)

[Prophonics 2029]

Been after The Hammer Faye Adams for about 4 years missed a few on ebay-out bid etc. Then a WLPromo turns up M as well.

They all turn up at some time bar a few really rare uns.

[Guest giant]

JIMMY BURNS --I REALLY LOVE YOU---ERICA if anybody wants to give me the cash to buy it

[boba]

JIMMY BURNS --I REALLY LOVE YOU---ERICA if anybody wants to give me the cash to buy it

up on manship auction now, ending in a week

[Kris Holmes]

The Vontelles - Trying To Get You Back/Sit Down & Cry on the Stage label.

uptempo northern group from Philadelphia on a pale blue label.

so mythically rare I've pretty much given up hope

have it on a old cassette & have only heard of one other copy in the 10 years I've known of it.

Edited November 11, 2011 by Kris Holmes

[boba]

The Vontelles - Trying To Get You Back/Sit Down & Cry on the Stage label.

uptempo northern group from Philadelphia on a pale blue label.

so mythically rare I've pretty much given up hope

have it on a old cassette & have only heard of one other copy in the 10 years I've known of it.

Holy sh*t I have a different 45 by the same philadelphia vontells. Ultra rare. Do you know the label number of the stage record?

[Dylan]

Neither my cup of tea, too Deep for me but Willie Johnson's here

https://www.soulrecor...y_of_F_-_J.html

Scroll to the bottom

hope it's the right money?

thats a demo it needs to be an issue and would be a lot mroe expensive than 50 quid sadly.

[Dylan]

thats a demo it needs to be an issue and would be a lot mroe expensive than 50 quid sadly.

thats not entirely true there are deoms with both sides but not that copy.

[John Reed]

thats not entirely true there are deoms with both sides but not that copy.

Found that quite bizarre as well when looking for it. I like Left-Over Love as well, nice funky soul. As for the one I'm after has no dancefloor appeal, I only know of two copies and ones in Atlanta and the other was bought on ebay last year by someone who has links to Kings Lynn. Edited November 11, 2011 by John Reed

[Kc Jr]

Jimmy Phillips - She belongs to me....thought I was a dickhead bidding 880$ - it went for 1.400. So double the price of the copy´s before...makes me realize I´ll never get it..unless going to L.A. myself and become a gang member!

[Prophonics 2029]

Jimmy Phillips - She belongs to me....thought I was a dickhead bidding 880$ - it went for 1.400. So double the price of the copy´s before...makes me realize I´ll never get it..unless going to L.A. myself and become a gang member!

Hi KC could you please get me a copy as well TIA. Great tune.

[Mace]

Jimmy Phillips - She belongs to me....thought I was a dickhead bidding 880$ - it went for 1.400. So double the price of the copy´s before...makes me realize I´ll never get it..unless going to L.A. myself and become a gang member!

Ted Massey bought a copy off a well known dealer a day or two before that auction ended for a lot less than this........sometimes it's just being at the right place at the right time....

[Ernie Andrews]

Isn't this an unissued track? (Acetate?)

Yes you are correct!

[arnie j]

george johnson jr-just because you are you- (crs ?) heard it on a sales tape years ago so it does exist but nobody seems to know it,i still got the tape somewhere,it was cheap on the sales list but i cant get any info or leads on it at all,great tune ,if u come across it let me know please

jason

[Theothertosspot]

JIMMY BURNS --I REALLY LOVE YOU---ERICA if anybody wants to give me the cash to buy it

Remember vividly Soul Sam playin this in the 70's, purchased off his "now" arch enemy (you know who I mean)

TOTP

[pikeys dog]

Chosen Few - Funky Butter - Action

Only need this one to have a full run on the label.

Not even sure it exists as a track by the Chosen Few came out on the "Miami" label with a similar title but different flip around the same time.

Edited November 12, 2011 by pikeys dog