Popular Post Julianb Posted December 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2023 Just been chatting with a 'top' DJ' and we were discussing playing originals and the conversation came around to ' my styrene copy is getting a bit worn' should/can I play a reissue if I have the original with me and put it up for validation? Records discussed were Del Larks, Joe Matthews, Tamala Lewis ( think this is vinyl but can't get to mine at the moment to check) etc. Thoughts please. Some of these are getting expensive! 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 play em !! i had a wobbly copy of Rat Race, so i played the uk 80s reissue (not quite the del larks) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Solution Popular Post davidwapples Posted December 17, 2023 Solution Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2023 People were doing this years ago to protect their investment in the originals. Wanting the credit for djing but wont risk the records so played carvers Takes the piss, if you are worried about damaging it then play something else 4 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Dobber Posted December 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2023 I think to cherish the tradition of the northern soul dj it has to be absolute,no bending,no excuses,play the original record or stay at home! 2 2 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Samplat Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 53 minutes ago, Julianb said: Just been chatting with a 'top' DJ' and we were discussing playing originals and the conversation came around to ' my styrene copy is getting a bit worn' should/can I play a reissue if I have the original with me and put it up for validation? Records discussed were Del Larks, Joe Matthews, Tamala Lewis ( think this is vinyl but can't get to mine at the moment to check) etc. Thoughts please. Some of these are getting expensive! Tamala lewis is vinyl Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Julianb Posted December 18, 2023 Author Share Posted December 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Samplat said: Tamala lewis is vinyl Yes, I did think that. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Solidsoul Posted December 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) If dj's are required to play originals this requires time and commitment. This keeps the standard of music quality higher, because that dj has served a kind of apprenticeship to get where they are! Playing second issues, bootlegs, cd's means dj's don't need commitment and experience to be behind the decks, anyone can do it! Edited December 18, 2023 by Solidsoul 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Supercorsa Posted December 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2023 Sorry to say it, but this thread is like a scratched record. 7 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Solidsoul Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, Supercorsa said: Sorry to say it, but this thread is like a scratched record. Very sorry your lordship, I hope we aren't boring you too much! Feel free to do something better. Edited December 18, 2023 by Solidsoul 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Shinehead Posted December 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) Up to the dj in my opinion it is he/she that will take the flack if any comes but the idea of waving the original around for validation is ridiculous to me might as well leave it at home and as said above just play something else. Edited December 18, 2023 by Shinehead 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dobber Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Solidsoul said: Very sorry your lordship, I hope we aren't boring you too much! Feel free to do something better! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
tony mac Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Earlier quote play something else the smaller djs get travel expenses and a few quid but still try to play a good set including some rare ,so it’s ok for them to de value a rarity by playing when an issue can be played, any one can collect or dj but don’t so leave this decision to dj as if you are a punter you won’t know? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Petesi Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 MY Opinion. Back in the day it was about the music not the label, I go to dance, not to sit around chatting, so for me the DJ is their to entertain. I would much rather hear a second/Re-issue than none at all! Collectors collect labels ( and good luck to them) DJ`s play records to entertain and for the crowd to dance to. A few major events have deck cams and Its nice to See/hear the big money stuff at those events, but for me at the smaller clubs reissues are fine as I said Its all about the music not the label. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Dobber Posted December 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2023 I would have thought the desire to be a dj specifically of northern soul you would WANT to play original records,the second issue/boots scenario I can see ending up in YouTube streaming or spotify,or something as stupid as that? In all my years I’ve never known one person who would be happy to go to a soul nite or all-nighter where the djs are playing seconds/boots,I think it’s the collectors and djs that drive the scene equally as much as the punter. 4 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Happy Feet Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Petesi said: MY Opinion. Back in the day it was about the music not the label, I go to dance, not to sit around chatting, so for me the DJ is their to entertain. I would much rather hear a second/Re-issue than none at all! Collectors collect labels ( and good luck to them) DJ`s play records to entertain and for the crowd to dance to. A few major events have deck cams and Its nice to See/hear the big money stuff at those events, but for me at the smaller clubs reissues are fine as I said Its all about the music not the label. I totally agree , lots of the big venues djs would break a record on the dance floor , get a copy made Emidisc usually and sell the original for a profit , the dance floor was still full and nobody cared , because most of the attendees where fuelled up and just wanted to dance , and enjoy themselves . 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 The answer is no but it depends on the venue. OK for youngsters starting out at the back of a pub on a Friday night. Definitely not at a regional venue when collectors have travelled from afar. Shrewd DJ’s will minimise styrene use on unknown decks and stick to vinyl. If the 45’s are suffering from wear and tear, surely it’s time to introduce a few new records into the set. There are enough records out there to make up a decent Oldies set without having to resort to the clapped out Top 500. Any DJ with a big gig coming up should be able to conjure up a box of quality sounds making sure the knackered records are left at home with the second issues, emi discs, carvers, bootlegs etc. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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