Corbett80 Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Hi, I've got two purple Gordy badge designs of this: one with the artist and title in large type and one with the type in a smaller font. Is there a way to tell a proper 1st issue or were they just pressed differently at the time? Any info would be greatly received! Thanks! JM
Dave West Posted November 12, 2008 Posted November 12, 2008 Hi... mate, heres what I know, for what its worth.......... Nowhere to Run - Martha & the Vandellas came out on Gordy only once Gordy 7039A on 2nd May 1965 can only assume as it came out only once that both copies are first issue but pressed at different places, hence different labels, I could be wrong but thats all I know about this one. Westy p.s. check out the Isley bros. version.
Guest SteveJohnston Posted November 13, 2008 Posted November 13, 2008 Hi, I've got two purple Gordy badge designs of this: one with the artist and title in large type and one with the type in a smaller font. Is there a way to tell a proper 1st issue or were they just pressed differently at the time? Any info would be greatly received! Thanks! JM The large type is the first run of most Gordy badge designs when more where needed the smaller type was uesed. I think i'm right in saying this but i've been told diffrent by a one or two US motown dealers but most say as above. Steve J
Corbett80 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) Thanks for your help on this. I've noticed the same thing with both the Tamla globe designs & the Motown blue map designs.....often the fonts sizes and types are different. Have the same thing with Isleys 'This Old Heart' & Four Tops 'Something About You'. With the Isleys the smaller font design also has 'Tamla Records - Detriot' ect across the globes and the other one doesn't...confusing! Switching all my British Motown over to US issue so trying to get nice originals..... Edited November 17, 2008 by mulf
45cellar Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) Thanks for your help on this. I've noticed the same thing with both the Tamla globe designs & the Motown blue map designs.....often the fonts sizes and types are different. Have the same thing with Isleys 'This Old Heart' & Four Tops 'Something About You'. With the Isleys the smaller font design also has 'Tamla Records - Detriot' ect across the globes and the other one doesn't...confusing! Switching all my British Motown over to US issue so trying to get nice originals..... Hi I have been unavoidably absent from Soul Source due to a recent bereavement (Sister) & I have only just noticed this. If you Click on this record you will see the List we are compiling for the Gordy Label at Hitsville Soul Club. I still have "Nowhere To Run" to add as a Scan, but it will appear shortly DEMO & Stock Copy. Many different Designs & Font/Size are turning up from Various Pressing Plants, they are Original in their own right. Most pressed at the time of Original Release but at different pressing plants, with the odd re-issue here and there. I am hoping during this process a clear picture will develop as each Scan is Uploaded, as time passes with this Ongoing project. We are tackling a few Labels Including Edited December 2, 2008 by 45cellar
Corbett80 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Posted December 2, 2008 Thanks Roger Had the same issue with Isleys on Tamla.....different fonts ect.... Hope all is ok with you Best JM
45cellar Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 Thanks Roger Had the same issue with Isleys on Tamla.....different fonts ect.... Hope all is ok with you Best JM Yes, Thanks Mate. Funeral was a week ago yesterday, only 42. Just getting back on track with things again.
Alan Pollard Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 Hi I have been unavoidably absent from Soul Source due to a recent bereavement (Sister) & I have only just noticed this. If you Click on this record you will see the List we are compiling for the Gordy Label at Hitsville Soul Club. I still have "Nowhere To Run" to add as a Scan, but it will appear shortly DEMO & Stock Copy. Many different Designs & Font/Size are turning up from Various Pressing Plants, they are Original in their own right. Most pressed at the time of Original Release but at different pressing plants, with the odd re-issue here and there. I am hoping during this process a clear picture will develop as each Scan is Uploaded, as time passes with this Ongoing project. We are tackling a few Labels Including Hi Roger, Extremely sorry to hear about your sister, 42 is no age, Judi and my thoughts are with you and your family. Regards Alan
45cellar Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) Hi Roger, Extremely sorry to hear about your sister, 42 is no age, Judi and my thoughts are with you and your family. Regards Alan Hi Alan and Judi Thanks both of you, Much Appreciated. Regards Roger, Sue, Michael and Michelle Edited December 2, 2008 by 45cellar
45cellar Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Hi I have been unavoidably absent from Soul Source due to a recent bereavement (Sister) & I have only just noticed this. If you Click on this record you will see the List we are compiling for the Gordy Label at Hitsville Soul Club. I still have "Nowhere To Run" to add as a Scan, but it will appear shortly DEMO & Stock Copy. Many different Designs & Font/Size are turning up from Various Pressing Plants, they are Original in their own right. Most pressed at the time of Original Release but at different pressing plants, with the odd re-issue here and there. I am hoping during this process a clear picture will develop as each Scan is Uploaded, as time passes with this Ongoing project. We are tackling a few Labels Including
Dennisoul Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 This is the copy that I`ve got, slightly different again. Andy
Northern Soul Uk Posted December 13, 2008 Posted December 13, 2008 This is the copy that I`ve got, slightly different again. AndyAbout the same record, has anyone heard the version of this that is featured in the film 'The Warriors'? I think it's martha Reeves but it is definately a different version.
Dave Moore Posted December 13, 2008 Posted December 13, 2008 About the same record, has anyone heard the version of this that is featured in the film 'The Warriors'? I think it's martha Reeves but it is definately a different version. The Dynamic Superiors I think. Good version. On the Motown label (UK at least).
Kev Moore Posted December 13, 2008 Posted December 13, 2008 The Dynamic Superiors I think. Good version. On the Motown label (UK at least). Dave I don't think the version by the Dynamic Superiors is the one used on the 'Warriors' film. If I remember it's a male vocal uptempo discofied version with lots of fuzz guitar and the version in the film is a female sultry mellow version.. I'll get Sam to check the credits. See u in Burnley next week. Kev
Dave Moore Posted December 13, 2008 Posted December 13, 2008 (edited) Dave I don't think the version by the Dynamic Superiors is the one used on the 'Warriors' film. If I remember it's a male vocal uptempo discofied version with lots of fuzz guitar and the version in the film is a female sultry mellow version.. I'll get Sam to check the credits. See u in Burnley next week. Kev Just played it and your right. The Warriors track is Arnold McCuller's version according to the film soundtrack credits. They should have used The Dynamic Superiors, it's better! The Sultry voice was the female DJ who played the song. Edited December 13, 2008 by Dave Moore
Guest espo Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 Isley Brothers version (L.P.only i think) is a bit class imo
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