Guest Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) How much does skull snaps-- didnt I do it to you-- GSF dj copy m- go for at the mo love this record sounds just awsome out dont know if I should sell or not got someone interested but I still got this crazy notion it could have its day big style or has it already also got someone interested in swap for same record aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh Edited February 5, 2009 by fifesouly Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 How much does skull snaps-- didnt I do it to you-- GSF dj copy m- go for at the mo love this record sounds just awsome out dont know if I should sell or not got someone interested but I still got this crazy notion it could have its day big style or has it already also got someone interested in swap for same record aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh Never heard of it sorry! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Excellent track that everyone who has the LP will know. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Excellent track that everyone who has the LP will know. So the people who've got the single won't know it then? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 So the people who've got the single won't know it then? No, that's not what I said. Actually I didn't even see that you'd posted until I added my reply, so if you're being a tad sensitive because you think I was having a knock you're on the wrong track. It's on the LP. That's where I first heard it and I bet lots of other people will have done too, as many who bought the album for the two Northern tracks, or funkers after "It's A New Day" will also have heard the track. I only found out years later that "Didn't I..." was a single, but by then I really loved track. No idea what it goes for though. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 No, that's not what I said. Actually I didn't even see that you'd posted until I added my reply, so if you're being a tad sensitive because you think I was having a knock you're on the wrong track. It was a joke.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 It was a joke.... Answered with repartee Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Val (Chunky) Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 greatt record......I would say £50 ~ £75 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rich B Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 greatt record......I would say £50 ~ £75 Crikey! What's the album fetch then? Best, RB. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 How much does skull snaps-- didnt I do it to you-- GSF dj copy m- go for at the mo love this record sounds just awsome out dont know if I should sell or not got someone interested but I still got this crazy notion it could have its day big style or has it already also got someone interested in swap for same record aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh Craig Moerer - Records by mail currently has one listed on ebay For $150, he is a US dealer, I have bought from him in the past and always been satisfied. Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Dewhirst Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) Craig Moerer - Records by mail currently has one listed on ebay For $150, he is a US dealer, I have bought from him in the past and always been satisfied. Sean I've got an album going spare - it's the original one that I hammered back in the mid 70's but it plays just fine (just checked it) and it does have the authenticity of being played at Wigan, Cleethorpes, The Central and Samanthas so the history is embellished within it's grooves LOL..... The top and bottom spines need fixing/taping but it is the greatest Soul gatefold album of all time with just brilliant artwork - check my avatar for a viewing. Just checked "Didn't I Do It To You" and it's great! What an album! Not many that have 3 killer Northern tracks on these days...... I'd say both the album and sleeve are Good i.e. both kinda tatty but eminently playable and a pleasure to behold. If anyone's interested just PM me with an offer.... Ian D Edited February 6, 2009 by Ian Dewhirst Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rich B Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I've got an album going spare - it's the original one that I hammered back in the mid 70's but it plays just fine (just checked it) and it does have the authenticity of being played at Wigan, Cleethorpes, The Central and Samanthas so the history is embellished within it's grooves LOL..... The top and bottom spines need fixing/taping but it is the greatest Soul gatefold album of all time with just brilliant artwork - check my avatar for a viewing. Just checked "Didn't I Do It To You" and it's great! What an album! Not many that have 3 killer Northern tracks on these days...... I'd say both the album and sleeve are Good i.e. both kinda tatty but eminently playable and a pleasure to behold. If anyone's interested just PM me with an offer.... Ian D I think there are a couple of other decent(ish) tracks on there too Ian. In fact they are all good if you don't mind a bit of funk every now and then! "I'm falling out of love" is nice, so is "All of a sudden" and "Having you around" isn't bad "sofa soul". In fact one of the nicer albums that most of us just bought for "I'm your pimp"! And a great sleeve as well, that's value for money! Like the idea of a copy that I would have actually danced to as a lad though... Best, RB Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Dewhirst Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I think there are a couple of other decent(ish) tracks on there too Ian. In fact they are all good if you don't mind a bit of funk every now and then! "I'm falling out of love" is nice, so is "All of a sudden" and "Having you around" isn't bad "sofa soul". In fact one of the nicer albums that most of us just bought for "I'm your pimp"! And a great sleeve as well, that's value for money! Like the idea of a copy that I would have actually danced to as a lad though... Best, RB Yep, Skull Snaps are one unique group. I loved "My Hang Up Is You" before I even heard "I'm Your Pimp" and then when I saw the artwork that was it! My favourite artwork on an album ever and that drop-down gatefold with the skeleton on was a really bold move for a New York black act and indie label any time leave alone the mid 70's. "It's A New Day" is also one of the most-sampled tracks of all time on the Rap/Hip-Hop scene so it's something of a all-round classic covering a few scenes. We discovered it first though! Ian D Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Dewhirst Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) I think there are a couple of other decent(ish) tracks on there too Ian. In fact they are all good if you don't mind a bit of funk every now and then! "I'm falling out of love" is nice, so is "All of a sudden" and "Having you around" isn't bad "sofa soul". In fact one of the nicer albums that most of us just bought for "I'm your pimp"! And a great sleeve as well, that's value for money! Like the idea of a copy that I would have actually danced to as a lad though... Best, RB Yep, Skull Snaps are one unique group. I loved "My Hang Up Is You" before I even heard "I'm Your Pimp" and then when I saw the artwork that was it! My favourite artwork on an album ever and that drop-down gatefold with the skeleton on was a really bold move for a New York black act and indie label any time leave alone the mid 70's. "It's A New Day" is also one of the most-sampled tracks of all time on the Rap/Hip-Hop scene so it's something of an all-round classic covering a few scenes..... We discovered it first though! Ian D Edited February 6, 2009 by Ian Dewhirst Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rich B Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Yep, Skull Snaps are one unique group. I loved "My Hang Up Is You" before I even heard "I'm Your Pimp" and then when I saw the artwork that was it! My favourite artwork on an album ever and that drop-down gatefold with the skeleton on was a really bold move for a New York black act and indie label any time leave alone the mid 70's. "It's A New Day" is also one of the most-sampled tracks of all time on the Rap/Hip-Hop scene so it's something of an all-round classic covering a few scenes..... We discovered it first though! Ian D We certainly did Ollie! I mean Ian... I had heard "My hang up" played covered as the O'jays somewhere or other, and literally the next day I found a mint UK copy on a local market stall for 35p! Gave it my mate when I got the album "'cos i didn't need it anymore". (Sigh). When I first heard "I'm your pimp" announced I really couldn't believe I'd heard it right, very shocking for a well bought up boy. As your tales of danger and excitement with Mr Soussan have been I might add. Best, RB Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Eddie Hubbard Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 " Having you around " is a great Deep side , also cut by The New Sound on their Turbo / P- Vine lp .Did you know The Skullsnaps used to be The Puzzles on Fatback ? Saw them live at Cleethorpes a few years back as both groups .Best,Eddie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Dewhirst Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We certainly did Ollie! I mean Ian... I had heard "My hang up" played covered as the O'jays somewhere or other, and literally the next day I found a mint UK copy on a local market stall for 35p! Gave it my mate when I got the album "'cos i didn't need it anymore". (Sigh). When I first heard "I'm your pimp" announced I really couldn't believe I'd heard it right, very shocking for a well bought up boy. As your tales of danger and excitement with Mr Soussan have been I might add. Best, RB LOL, I spent many a long time analysing the lyrics of "I'm Your Pimp" in Mirfield, Yorkshire wondering what the hell it was all about. Within 5 minutes of arriving in Manhattan and going to the 'old' Times Square in New York it made perfect sense LOL.... Ian D Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 LOL, I spent many a long time analysing the lyrics of "I'm Your Pimp" in Mirfield, Yorkshire wondering what the hell it was all about. Within 5 minutes of arriving in Manhattan and going to the 'old' Times Square in New York it made perfect sense LOL.... Ian D God , those nights in Mirfield must have been dull ....... Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Dewhirst Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 God , those nights in Mirfield must have been dull ....... Malc Burton Well, compared to the pimp world which the Skull Snaps inhabited I guess it was a bit dull Malc...... Quite exciting when the neighbours dog escaped once though....... And I once saw this guy fall over coming out of The White Swan - that was certainly a night to remember! Ian D Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Well, compared to the pimp world which the Skull Snaps inhabited I guess it was a bit dull Malc...... Quite exciting when the neighbours dog escaped once though....... And I once saw this guy fall over coming out of The White Swan - that was certainly a night to remember! Ian D Where I grew up , there was nothing to do , and the biggest excitement came when the people came out of the houses to watch it go dark ....... Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rich B Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) LOL, I spent many a long time analysing the lyrics of "I'm Your Pimp" in Mirfield, Yorkshire wondering what the hell it was all about. Within 5 minutes of arriving in Manhattan and going to the 'old' Times Square in New York it made perfect sense LOL.... Ian D I have a dreadful feeling it was seeing Huggy Bear on Starsky & Huch that made sense of it for me! RB Edited February 9, 2009 by Rich B Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Well, compared to the pimp world which the Skull Snaps inhabited I guess it was a bit dull Malc...... Quite exciting when the neighbours dog escaped once though....... And I once saw this guy fall over coming out of The White Swan - that was certainly a night to remember! Ian D I had an auntie and uncle ,Elsie and Tommy ,wwo lived in Mirfield. Not a real Auntie and Uncle , just family friends, they stayed in a cul.de.sac. and they had a friend called Eric who bred budgies. Do you know them. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Benson Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Just before this thread goes completely away from the original topic... Has anyone seen this 45 as a stock copy? Mine is a demo also! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Dewhirst Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I had an auntie and uncle ,Elsie and Tommy ,wwo lived in Mirfield. Not a real Auntie and Uncle , just family friends, they stayed in a cul.de.sac. and they had a friend called Eric who bred budgies. Do you know them. Would that be Eric "The Budgie Man" I wonder.......? No 'fraid not A.R.B. I don't get back there so much these days I'm afraid..... Ian D Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Dewhirst Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Just before this thread goes completely away from the original topic... Has anyone seen this 45 as a stock copy? Mine is a demo also! No, can't say I have but isn't GSF such a great label? I've always liked most stuff on GSF - a real New York indie with attitude I think. Always loved the Wendell Watts too. Got it off Levine in the late 70's - such atmosphere on the record! Ian D Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Would that be Eric "The Budgie Man" I wonder.......? No 'fraid not A.R.B. I don't get back there so much these days I'm afraid..... Ian D Eric the Budgie man, thats him, you will not see him this time of year, think he goes south for the Winter Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Val (Chunky) Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 the copy Moerer had for sale looked like an issue (brown label) but was in fact stamped a demo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
TOAD Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 " Having you around " is a great Deep side , also cut by The New Sound on their Turbo / P- Vine lp .Did you know The Skullsnaps used to be The Puzzles on Fatback ? Saw them live at Cleethorpes a few years back as both groups .Best,Eddie EDDIE THEY WHERE THE DIPLOMATS Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bicks Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 God , those nights in Mirfield must have been dull ....... Malc Burton You've obviously never been to Mirfield. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Benji Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Did you know The Skullsnaps used to be The Puzzles on Fatback ? I seem to remember the Diplomats became the Skullsnaps? So were they the Puzzles as well in between? Or am I mixing up? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Benson Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I seem to remember the Diplomats became the Skullsnaps? So were they the Puzzles as well in between? Or am I mixing up? All the same group Benji Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I had an auntie and uncle ,Elsie and Tommy ,wwo lived in Mirfield. Not a real Auntie and Uncle , just family friends, they stayed in a cul.de.sac. and they had a friend called Eric who bred budgies. Do you know them. Was that the Eric that got down on his knees to do it ? ( My apologies to the mods for going off topic , but I am curious , and promise not to do it again ) Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 All the same group Benji Also, Sam, Erv & Tom on Dynamo (UK Direction) & Grill (Aint That Loving You). Sam Culley, Ervin Waters & Thomas Pric (Bill Collier left the group after the Diplomats). Remember how we all thought the Fantastic Puzzles were also The Puzzles? Well, turns out that they weren't! You still collecting GSF John? Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Benson Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Also, Sam, Erv & Tom on Dynamo (UK Direction) & Grill (Aint That Loving You). Sam Culley, Ervin Waters & Thomas Pric (Bill Collier left the group after the Diplomats). Remember how we all thought the Fantastic Puzzles were also The Puzzles? Well, turns out that they weren't! You still collecting GSF John? Sean On & off Sean, got all the UK ones years ago, so just picking the US ones up slowly - when the price is right Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest inspirations001 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Also, Sam, Erv & Tom on Dynamo (UK Direction) & Grill (Aint That Loving You). Sam Culley, Ervin Waters & Thomas Pric (Bill Collier left the group after the Diplomats). Remember how we all thought the Fantastic Puzzles were also The Puzzles? Well, turns out that they weren't! You still collecting GSF John? Sean am i way off here or did they have something to do with the street people on vigor, or did they morph from another group?? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 All the same group Benji Some of them were involved in The Fatback Band as well. Boy they got around Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Pinch Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Just before this thread goes completely away from the original topic... Has anyone seen this 45 as a stock copy? Mine is a demo also! girth played it on sean robbins sunday soul selection this morning. sounded bloody great dave sunday chill out 1st march horse and groom pub. east laith gate doncaster town center with pinches twins, joe lakin,mick wad and guests the friendship boys mark and geordie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest CliftonHall1 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 LOL, I spent many a long time analysing the lyrics of "I'm Your Pimp" in Mirfield, Yorkshire wondering what the hell it was all about. Within 5 minutes of arriving in Manhattan and going to the 'old' Times Square in New York it made perfect sense LOL.... Ian D Frank, too right i flew back from JFK in late 70's and decided to stay close to Airport and booked into a motel in Jamaica close by (was a bit green in those days) and having grabbed a drive thru McCarboards we went back to the hotel as it then occured to me that we were in a definate dodgy black area. The motel also transpired to be knocking shop and records such as IYP came to mind as well as Fuckin for Jamaica. With all the furniture moveable now at the back of the door we heard the local bitches (male and female) either side, above and belowand outside plying their trade. It was a good job we had Tamala Lewis, International GTO's and Billy Arnells to keep us company thanks to George Greco in NJ.....HAPPY DAYS Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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