Steve Plumb Posted May 19, 2017 Posted May 19, 2017 Anyone have any info on this Soul City Test Pressing? I presume it didn't come out? Did it have a release number? (The instrumental is on the other side) Cheers Steve
Steve Plumb Posted May 23, 2017 Author Posted May 23, 2017 Has nobody got any info on this? What release number should it have been? Why was it pulled? Whose writing is on the Test Pressing LOL Cheers Steve
Chalky Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 I presume it was the later incarnation of the label, was Chris King involved then? Might be worth asking him Steve.
Davenpete Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 2 hours ago, chalky said: I presume it was the later incarnation of the label, was Chris King involved then? Might be worth asking him Steve. Yes - there hangs a tale for another time. As it happens I did the artwork for the new labels and the CD and LP. Dx
Tobytyke Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 i have a copy which I must have had for about ten years or longer. its definitely the later run of soul city. the writing on mine is slightly different it just says Mayfield Singers in block capitals and underneath the spindle hole the title.theres nothing in the dead wax either stamped or scratched
Steve Plumb Posted May 26, 2017 Author Posted May 26, 2017 On 23/05/2017 at 14:55, tobytyke said: i have a copy which I must have had for about ten years or longer. its definitely the later run of soul city. the writing on mine is slightly different it just says Mayfield Singers in block capitals and underneath the spindle hole the title.theres nothing in the dead wax either stamped or scratched Sounds like the same batch of TP's as there's nothing at all on the one I have here Thanks for the reply
Steve Plumb Posted May 26, 2017 Author Posted May 26, 2017 On 23/05/2017 at 09:12, chalky said: I presume it was the later incarnation of the label, was Chris King involved then? Might be worth asking him Steve. Yes definitely the later label, probably right at the back end I guess before they called it a day? Thanks for the reply Chalky
Steve Plumb Posted May 26, 2017 Author Posted May 26, 2017 On 23/05/2017 at 12:07, DaveNPete said: Yes - there hangs a tale for another time. As it happens I did the artwork for the new labels and the CD and LP. Dx Why not tell the tale now rather than leaving it for another time :-) Thanks for the reply 1
Triode Posted May 27, 2017 Posted May 27, 2017 Steve hope your keeping well! ......I suggest you speak to Phil Dick, of course Dave Goddin was responsible for the original UK series, Phil for the second ( label address Shipley )and from memory Kev Roberts for the third series , On your test press the address at the top of the label states Monmoth St, London the same as Dave Goddins original label?? so you can make your own conclusion regarding any smoke and mirrors😉 A brilliant record BTW........
Steve Plumb Posted May 27, 2017 Author Posted May 27, 2017 13 hours ago, Triode said: Steve hope your keeping well! ......I suggest you speak to Phil Dick, of course Dave Goddin was responsible for the original UK series, Phil for the second ( label address Shipley )and from memory Kev Roberts for the third series , On your test press the address at the top of the label states Monmoth St, London the same as Dave Goddins original label?? so you can make your own conclusion regarding any smoke and mirrors😉 A brilliant record BTW........ Thanks for the reply I still wonder what was the proposed Mayfield Singers release number? I presume it comes from the third series? The original series (#101-#119) '68-'70 I guess the 2nd/3rd series releases would be- Second Series (#123-#137) '00-'02 (Shipley address) Third Series (#140-#160) '04 Thanks again and yeah, a fabulous record indeed! Steve
Goldsoul Posted May 27, 2017 Posted May 27, 2017 15 hours ago, Triode said: Steve hope your keeping well! ......I suggest you speak to Phil Dick, of course Dave Goddin was responsible for the original UK series, Phil for the second ( label address Shipley )and from memory Kev Roberts for the third series , On your test press the address at the top of the label states Monmoth St, London the same as Dave Goddins original label?? so you can make your own conclusion regarding any smoke and mirrors😉 A brilliant record BTW........ Smoke and Mirrors? Explain yourself? Soul City was a brand owned by Dave Godin. He gave his blessing to Chris King to use the logo to release several in demand titles who in turn went into a joint venture with Phil Dick. The year I believe was 1999 as I remember Barbara Lynn signing copies at the Fleetwood Weekender later that year. Following a brief partnership, Chris approached Goldsoul to distribute any remaining stock. A 2nd series of titles including titles by The Magnificents from Doris Gilbert's Dee Gee label were released without much success. The label ceased I believe around 2005. All titles are legal on the label. As for the Mayfield Singers, it was never scheduled for Soul City. My understanding is Chris used Soul City labels merely to use on test pressings. I assume the master came from the Mayfiekd release sanctioned by Charly who I believe own the copyright. Goldsoul distributed Don't Start None on a Ltd 45-500 were made from master tapes. Smoke all clear Mirrors duly polished so you can see your face in them 😀 2
Steve Plumb Posted May 28, 2017 Author Posted May 28, 2017 On 27/05/2017 at 18:14, Goldsoul said: Smoke and Mirrors? Explain yourself? Soul City was a brand owned by Dave Godin. He gave his blessing to Chris King to use the logo to release several in demand titles who in turn went into a joint venture with Phil Dick. The year I believe was 1999 as I remember Barbara Lynn signing copies at the Fleetwood Weekender later that year. Following a brief partnership, Chris approached Goldsoul to distribute any remaining stock. A 2nd series of titles including titles by The Magnificents from Doris Gilbert's Dee Gee label were released without much success. The label ceased I believe around 2005. All titles are legal on the label. As for the Mayfield Singers, it was never scheduled for Soul City. My understanding is Chris used Soul City labels merely to use on test pressings. I assume the master came from the Mayfiekd release sanctioned by Charly who I believe own the copyright. Goldsoul distributed Don't Start None on a Ltd 45-500 were made from master tapes. Smoke all clear Mirrors duly polished so you can see your face in them 😀 Hi Kev Thanks for the reply For the record, even though I started the topic, I made no mention of smoke, mirrors or explanation, I merely wanted to know about the Soul City Test Pressing? Thanks for clearing up the fact that it was never scheduled for release on Soul City and is in fact a TP for the Mayfield release HERE Out of interest, what year would this be for the TP/Mayfield release (with instrumental on B side)? Thanks again Steve
Steve Plumb Posted May 29, 2017 Author Posted May 29, 2017 16 hours ago, Goldsoul said: Around 06 I think. Thank You
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