Theothertosspot Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) As suggested by Chalky, I am going to upload every issue onto this one dedicated post in order that members do not have to forage around to get them all (which after all makes sense). For all comments made previously I can (shall) make a hyperlink to those posts.I shall start the posts from issue 1 (Posted by Seano originally up to issue 10, BTW respect to him for conceiving the idea of posting these and also to Derek Pearson who produced them all, with contributions from many) and post them in PDF's of 4 at a time, therefore around 8 posts.Any discussions, points raised, comments can then all be addressed onto this post.Hope this makes sense.Here are the first four issues previously uploaded by Seano.ATB BobShades of Soul No. 1 Jan 1984.pdfShades of Soul issue 2 July 1984.pdfShades of Soul issue 3 Dec 1984.pdfShades of Soul issue 4 April 1985 (cpdf).pdf Edited June 18, 2015 by theothertosspot To include index
TheBigO Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 SOS was a fantastic fanzine and a wealth of information. Derek did a great job and contributors were many, including myself from time to time with top 10s etc. Fantastic that they are available for many more to see. Right up there with Midnight Express, VFTS etc
ShorterSoul Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Bought most of these when first published, missed a few so great to be able to catch upon the missing issues. Would be great to see the original Blackbeat fanzines again
Theothertosspot Posted May 14, 2015 Author Posted May 14, 2015 These downloads were posted beforehand by "seano" as it was his baby so to speak. Cannot thank him enough for his passing on of knowledge, after all "knowledge is strength". Enjoy the reads, four more to follow (however today time eludes me so I shall do them tomorrow) R E Gards Bob Shades of Soul issue 5 August 1985.pdf Shades of Soul issue 6 December 1985.pdf Shades of Soul Issue #8 Aug 1986.pdf
Theothertosspot Posted May 14, 2015 Author Posted May 14, 2015 To follow over the weekend are issues 9-12, followed by the new posts of 13 plus R E Gards Bob
Theothertosspot Posted May 14, 2015 Author Posted May 14, 2015 To follow over the weekend are issues 9-12, followed by the new posts of 13 plus R E Gards Bob Please acknowledge SEANO and CHALKY for their input
Chalky Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Please acknowledge SEANO and CHALKY for their input I've done nowt except encourage. Yourself and Sean done all the work.
Theothertosspot Posted May 15, 2015 Author Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Further reading for your enjoyment. In my opinion they get better reading because of what you bought and sold and how everything changes towards the sounds being played at the time. ATB BobShades of Soul No. 9 Dec 1986.pdfShades of Soul issue 10 April 1987.pdfShades of Soul Issue 12.pdfShades of Soul issue 11 Aug 87.pdf Edited May 16, 2015 by theothertosspot
Theothertosspot Posted May 17, 2015 Author Posted May 17, 2015 (edited) Two more issues for your reading pleasure. Again as with the previous issues the information contained therein is absolutely essential reading. Thinking about it, isn't it strange that the release dates of the records/artists/labels being reviewed and the writing of Shades is less in terms of years (generally) to that when Shades was first written to the present, if that makes sense. Enjoy Shades of Soul issue 13 Apr 88.pdfShades of Soul issue 14 Aug 88.pdf Edited May 17, 2015 by theothertosspot
Theothertosspot Posted May 28, 2015 Author Posted May 28, 2015 Been a couple of weeks since last post, but needs must, have been away to Scarborough in God's County (may cause a response. but nonetheless). Enjoy these two issues as I have done (apologies for the slight tears, I never kept my copies in "polypockets") Shall post further copies within the next couple of weeks. R E Gards Bob Shades of Soul Issue 15 Dec 88.pdfShades of Soul Issue 16 April 1989.pdf
Theothertosspot Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 Been a while since last post, had problems with PDF. This issue is packed full of essential stuff (as previous issues) and reviews of records that are more elusive now as when first discovered. The contributions from DJ's/collectors is second to none, that increased interest within the scene when left to its own devices (ie no BBC documentary) and kept the scene faithful. The above comment is only my opinion and may be taken with a piece of salt. Enjoy the read R E Gards Bob Shades of Soul Issue 17 Aug 89.pdf
Theothertosspot Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 Oh by the way (no not the Teddy Van intro) love the sub-title, Detroit Make Them Best, ATB
Chalky Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 Thanks Bob, much appreciated (not forgetting Sean as well).
Theothertosspot Posted June 6, 2015 Author Posted June 6, 2015 Further reading for you with Issues 18-21 (should last the avid reader through the weekend). As Issue 20 states "seven long years and still going strong" (went on for a few more too. Again as with all previous issues another excellent read. Enjoy ATB Bob Shades of Soul Issue 18 Jan 90.pdfShades of Soul issue 19 May 90.pdfShades of Soul Issue 20 March 91.pdfShades of Soul Issue 21 Dec 2001.pdf
Seano Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 Many thanks Bob. I haven't had time to re-read all of these, but planning to get them on the iPad and Summer holiday reading all sorted!
Theothertosspot Posted June 6, 2015 Author Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) At a loose end, thought I would post these.Just like Stafford, they're coming thick and fast. Records on front page of all three magazines, anyone hazard a guess as to what their value was then and their current value/availability now? (A Kings ransom on both counts I would have thought). R E Gards Bob PS Went to PURE SOUL at HARTSHILL, NUNEATON this evening and considering there were so many events in the area tonight, I was pleasantly surprised by the attendance, and music played was absolutely spot on. Well done Ralph, Les, Rob and Paul (in no particular order). NB This is not a plug for PURE SOUL at HARTSHILL, NUNEATON held once a month as you will find in events.Shades of Soul issue 22 Dec 92.pdfShades of Soul Issue 23 Dec 1993.pdfShades_of_Soul_Issue_24_September_94.pdf Edited June 28, 2015 by theothertosspot Editing file
Theothertosspot Posted June 7, 2015 Author Posted June 7, 2015 Must remember to check download before uploading, Issue 24 has pages 1, 2, 1, 2 followed by 3, 4 etc. Never make a good PA for anyone shall I.
Tfk Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) At a loose end, thought I would post these. Just like Stafford, they're coming thick and fast. Records on front page of all three magazines, anyone hazard a guess as to what their value was then and their current value/availability now? (A Kings ransom on both counts I would have thought). R E Gards Bob PS Went to PURE SOUL at HARTSHILL, NUNEATON this evening and considering there were so many events in the area tonight, I was pleasantly surprised by the attendance, and music played was absolutely spot on. Well done Ralph, Les, Rob and Paul (in no particular order). NB This is not a plug for PURE SOUL at HARTSHILL, NUNEATON held once a month as you will find in events. Fantastic work there Bob - a fabulous magazine with some great articles/contributions and hey I cannot wait to re - read them again from cover to cover ( just like the old days ) when ya didn't put um down until the print was nearly worn out and your eyes were stinging !!!! tfk Edited June 7, 2015 by tfk
Theothertosspot Posted June 8, 2015 Author Posted June 8, 2015 Have uploaded all issues I have.Sean is going to follow on with issues #25+Just like to say thanks for his help, after all it was his conception (I was just happy to help), and also thanks to Chalky for his help also.Hope everyone has enjoyed the reading so far, I am certainly looking forward to reading the remainder has I only have #27 and 30 after 24, so have missed a few.ATB Bob
Rob Wigley Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Great topic...loved Shades of Soul and used to sell them for Derek and write for him too in the early days !I have spare original copies of the magazine if anyone needs some to complete sets or missing numbersPM with your wantsRob
Theothertosspot Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 I personally stopped going to soul venues around 1982 as I got married in 81, and Mr Gair did what Mrs Gair wanted him to do.As per chance in 1984 I was working at Surridge Dawson (Newspaper/magazine wholesalers) and was talking to a magazine rep (spotlight) who had frequented the Torch/Mecca.We spoke about old times, and then he showed me an article in Record Collector about a new magazine that was being launched.Unfortunately I didn't buy it until a good few years later (#11) and have paid the price.Lessons to be learnt methinks.
Ralf Mehnert Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 After the big Soul Source update during the last days, it is not possible to open the single numbers of the fanzine anymore. I tried it with different computers without any success.
Theothertosspot Posted June 16, 2015 Author Posted June 16, 2015 Tried to upload also without success, also ha a PM telling me the same.Shall try and be the Boogaloo Investigator
Mike Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 am fairly sure the files are oksomething went wrong it appears in the automatic rebuild - I need to spend some time in re-linking them etcunfortunatly have to resolve a couple of main feature problems first so be aday or two maybe three i
Mike Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 just sorted these outthe rebuild didn't do pdf so had to do it by hand all 24 issues above are now back
Seano Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Have uploaded all issues I have.Sean is going to follow on with issues #25+Just like to say thanks for his help, after all it was his conception (I was just happy to help), and also thanks to Chalky for his help also.Hope everyone has enjoyed the reading so far, I am certainly looking forward to reading the remainder has I only have #27 and 30 after 24, so have missed a few.ATB BobThanks for all this Bob and to Mike for dealing with upload issues.As noted above, here is issue 25, along with 26. I'll get 27 - 30 uploaded at the weekend all being well. I think Chalky may then tackle the final issues.BestSean Shades of Soul issue 25 Oct 1995.pdf Shades_of_Soul_issue_26_Oct_1996.pdf
Theothertosspot Posted June 17, 2015 Author Posted June 17, 2015 just sorted these outthe rebuild didn't do pdf so had to do it by hand all 24 issues above are now back Thanks for that MikeATB Bob
Chalky Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Thanks for all this Bob and to Mike for dealing with upload issues.As noted above, here is issue 25, along with 26. I'll get 27 - 30 uploaded at the weekend all being well. I think Chalky may then tackle the final issues.BestSeanShades of Soul issue 25 Oct 1995.pdfShades_of_Soul_issue_26_Oct_1996.pdfHaving trouble with Issue 26, won't download says file damaged?
Theothertosspot Posted June 17, 2015 Author Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) Check if you can upload this one, I had no trouble with it.Bob Shades of Soul Issue 26 Oct 96.pdf Edited June 17, 2015 by theothertosspot
Peter99 Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Amazing! Thanks for taking the time to do this Bob. Very much appreciated.Peter
Theothertosspot Posted June 17, 2015 Author Posted June 17, 2015 Amazing! Thanks for taking the time to do this Bob. Very much appreciated.PeterBeen a pleasure to upload them as it gave me the opportunity to read them again, however as I have said earlier, this was Sean's baby and I only got involved because I had access to scanning an uploading facilities and had the time to do it.Thanks must also go out to Chalky, Mike and the SS team who have supported this thread throughout, and also to Derek Pearson and all the contributors to Shades without which this thread would not exist.I, as am sure others involved, am only too pleased that we have been able to contribute to Soul Source, and pass on this well documented information.R E Gards Bob
Theothertosspot Posted June 17, 2015 Author Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) No post intended Edited June 17, 2015 by theothertosspot
Seano Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Check if you can upload this one, I had no trouble with it.BobShades of Soul Issue 26 Oct 96.pdfMany thanks Bob, my copy at home opens fine so maybe there was a glitch when I uploaded it, although all seemed ok at the time. As long as people have got access to versions that will open then that's what the thread's about.Hopefully the other issues will work ok,bestSean
Theothertosspot Posted June 17, 2015 Author Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) Just looking at #25 and how good is that front cover, what value the records now I wonder? how many Little John on Gogate are there even today (wasn't last copy around 6k?)Any replies welcome (apart from what happened to Rob Grays copy of MS, you best ask him yourself). Edited June 17, 2015 by theothertosspot
Guest tosspot Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I sold it like a twat, & to my utter dismay we seen MY copy on the decks of Manchesters Ritz rare soul all nighter grrrrrr.
Nickinstoke Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Just tried to download issue 8, but got issue 7.
Seano Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 Just tried to download issue 8, but got issue 7. This should be issue 8:BestSean Shades of Soul No. 8 Aug 1986.pdf
Seano Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 And going back to the sequence, here are issues 27 and 28: Shades of Soul issue 27 March 1998.pdf Shades of Soul issue 28 July 1999.pdfBestSean
Theothertosspot Posted June 20, 2015 Author Posted June 20, 2015 This should be issue 8:BestSeanShades of Soul No. 8 Aug 1986.pdfNot sure what happened there, must have liked issue 7 that much posted it twice.Cheers for the correction SeanATB Bob
Theothertosspot Posted June 20, 2015 Author Posted June 20, 2015 Just tried to download issue 8, but got issue 7. Thanks to Sean for uploading again, fault was on my part.I have also uploaded again this time "correctly" in the earlier post so as to keep them chronologically (if that's the right term) correctATB Bob
Premium Stuff Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 Issue 28 doesn't work either Bob :-)CheersRichard
ronofwigan Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) Many thx for this and all previous issues. Fantastic compulsive reading. Edited June 20, 2015 by ronofwigan
Theothertosspot Posted June 20, 2015 Author Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) Shall sort it tomorrow, thanks for letting us know.Regards Edited June 22, 2015 by theothertosspot
Seano Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 Issue 28 doesn't work either Bob :-)CheersRichardSorry for this, I'll try uploading it on its own this time: Shades of Soul issue 28 July 1999.pdf
Seano Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 Still not working, apologies. I'll try and sort and re-upload.
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