Northern Soul Snob's

[Guest]

I'm more your Northern Soul Slob

no comment.....

[Des Crombie]

A guy once told me the following:

"I had all the records back in the day, ain't going there again, lining the pockets of the record dealers, any record I want I can get cut"

So he does and DJ's regularly, calls OVO guys snobs.

Opinions?

Edited March 19, 2009 by Dezzie Boy

[Shsdave]

I can't belive my eyes

One persons comment on here (from a so called 'respected' member) is in complete contradiction to what they have said in private - OVO to the max on open forum - but have said to me that they "do not give a shit about boots/reissues/carvers or what ever" being played Apparently, it is the ones who pretend to be something they are not that frustrates them

Have only had a quick skim through so this may well have been dealt with more fully "down the line", but thats exactly what I thought Mike Firkin hypocrite !

[Simsy]

Opinions?

Chancer.

[Paul-s]

A guy once told me the following:

"I had all the records back in the day, ain't going there again, lining the pockets of the record dealers, any record I want I can get cut"

So he does and DJ's regularly, calls OVO guys snobs.

Opinions?

YES, hes a T-at and shouldn't be djing. Leave it to people who still care. Whats his name? Do the venues who book him know hes using cuts? Does he tell them? Do the punters know?

If its a no to any of these questions, hes a complete rip off arse!

[Ted Massey]

Is this the worst kind of snob i followed a certain collector/dj(probably played at Thorne and soul essence not a bad thing i might add as the greats have played there) at the revered Staffordshire/Wolverhampton venue in the early ninties i had to try and rescue it cause he cleared the floor for virtually the whole hour. as i was putting on my first record he said to me ive just played what i have on in the car and i couldnt give a shit

Edited March 19, 2009 by Tedsoul

[Steve G]

Is this the worst kind of snob i followed a certain collector/dj(probably played at Thorne and soul essence not a bad thing i might add as the greats have played there) at the revered Staffordshire/Wolverhampton venue in the early ninties i had to try and rescue it cause he cleared the floor for virtually the whole hour. as i was putting on my first record he said to me ive just played what i have on in the car and i couldnt give a shit

Ted that sounds bad, who was it?

[Soulsmith]

A guy once told me the following:

"I had all the records back in the day, ain't going there again, lining the pockets of the record dealers, any record I want I can get cut"

So he does and DJ's regularly, calls OVO guys snobs.

Opinions?

Probably the most boring anecdote I've ever heard.

[Soulsmith]

Is this the worst kind of snob i followed a certain collector/dj(probably played at Thorne and soul essence not a bad thing i might add as the greats have played there) at the revered Staffordshire/Wolverhampton venue in the early ninties i had to try and rescue it cause he cleared the floor for virtually the whole hour. as i was putting on my first record he said to me ive just played what i have on in the car and i couldnt give a shit

Probably the second most boring anecdote I've ever heard.

[Soulsmith]

Unless people are going to put names to stories its going to get very dull around here.

[Roger Williams]

YES, hes a T-at and shouldn't be djing. Leave it to people who still care. Whats his name? Do the venues who book him know hes using cuts? Does he tell them? Do the punters know?

If its a no to any of these questions, hes a complete rip off arse!

Have you got a local B&Q near where you live?

[Epic]

Oh ok . Epic is really poor I agree

Yea - a right w*nker - he talks "Cobblers" all the time.

Ockers - where are you ? - those "bigger boys" are are being mean to me.

[Modernsoulsucks]

Is this the worst kind of snob i followed a certain collector/dj(probably played at Thorne and soul essence not a bad thing i might add as the greats have played there) at the revered Staffordshire/Wolverhampton venue in the early ninties i had to try and rescue it cause he cleared the floor for virtually the whole hour. as i was putting on my first record he said to me ive just played what i have on in the car and i couldnt give a shit

I've read this a couple of times and the meaning is eluding me.

You put a 45 on. He'd played it in his car earlier? What didn't he give a shit about?

Sorry if Im being dumb!!

ROD

[Richard Bayley]

never had any, or sweat glands either!

Surgically removed on the advice of his tailor ...... have you seen the damage that those stains can do to clothes?

[Epic]

Think I've got this thread all wrong - thought it said "Northern Souls Nobs!!!

[Des Crombie]

YES, hes a T-at and shouldn't be djing. Leave it to people who still care. Whats his name? Do the venues who book him know hes using cuts? Does he tell them? Do the punters know?

If its a no to any of these questions, hes a complete rip off arse!

Paul, name not important, I'm more interested if others who had collected in the past share the same sentiment or not. Reckon its yes to all your other questions.

[Shsdave]

Paul, name not important, I'm more interested if others who had collected in the past share the same sentiment or not. Reckon its yes to all your other questions.

This is what these hypocrites quote isn't it? I used to have it on original, I used to be a big name, & they seem to think that it gives them some right to play carvers & boots..... & there are some names doing it !

One very important mover from the 80s was booked to play a nighter in the midlands a couple of years ago & turned up & bought his play list from the record bar on boots & 7s. I'm not going to name any names but there's one on this thread who used to say OVO & then went through a phase of suggesting that "really it was all about the music, not the labels" (perhaps he had been selling his big money stuff?) & now seems to be back on the OVO stance. (on this thread anyway )

have fun

[Guest familytree]

would you share my bootie from boots then?..

didnt know you worked in Boots or wanted me to share your bootie

Is this a BOOTIE call?? are you comin on to me

gman

if thats a picture of you ... NO!

[Godzilla]

Think I've got this thread all wrong - thought it said "Northern Souls Nobs!!!

Ahem. Post 203. Do try to keep up, Epic

I knew there was something about the name of this thread that was bugging me. Sussed it now after reading some of the posts. There's a mistake in the spacing and the placement of the apostrophe.

Title should read "Northern Soul's nobs"

[Epic]

Ahem. Post 203. Do try to keep up, Epic

Thankyou - I now consider myself (as many others do!!) one of the nobs I was referring to.

[Godzilla]

Thankyou - I now consider myself (as many others do!!) one of the nobs I was referring to.

Me too. Mind you, takes one to know one I always say

[Modernsoulsucks]

Yup I think he has "issues" with certain promotors of certain soul nights . But our D'Arcy tends to like the really fast stuff too.

And I did talk to Chadwick at Leeds - one of Pat Brady's niters at the Griffin - that's how I know about Bobby Womack, Sam Dees etc - you could see the eyes glaze over with complete dis-interest when the names came up....

Yes I agree a few emis have always been played, can't deny that. And who knows maybe Russ played some of the bootlegs he was selling - that damn stage was so high I couldn't be bothered to climb up there too often.

Maybe we should move off OVO then and DJs, other snobbish elements? - decent beer, comfy surroundings, good sound system, good dancefloor, all traits of the "soul snob"?

I quite agree. Just last week I was sharing a fine bottle of Chateau Neuf du Pape with Jo Armstead who was incredulous that there are some collectors and dj's out there who have to make do with the 1.09mm Salvadors release, and I did mention then that snobbery and pretention were rife nowadays but I didn't get involved myself.

ROD

Edited March 19, 2009 by modernsoulsucks

[Godzilla]

I quite agree. Just last week I was sharing a fine bottle of Chateau Neuf du Pape with Jo Armstead who was incredulous that there are some collectors and dj's out there who have to make do with the 1.09mm Salvadors release, and I did mention then that snobbery and pretention were rife nowadays but I didn't get involved myself.

ROD

Chateauneuf is one word Rod. Dunno about soul, but you're clearly not a wine snob

[Steve G]

I quite agree. Just last week I was sharing a fine bottle of Chateau Neuf du Pape with Jo Armstead who was incredulous that there are some collectors and dj's out there who have to make do with the 1.09mm Salvadors release, and I did mention then that snobbery and pretention were rife nowadays but I didn't get involved myself.

ROD

Actually what is a 1.09mm Salvadors? and who has eyesight that can measure 1.09mm anyway???

[Godzilla]

Actually what is a 1.09mm Salvadors? and who has eyesight that can measure 1.09mm anyway???

Humour: That quality of the imagination which gives to ideas an incongruous or fantastic turn, and tends to excite laughter or mirth by ludicrous images or representations; a playful fancy; facetiousness.

[Steve G]

Humour: That quality of the imagination which gives to ideas an incongruous or fantastic turn, and tends to excite laughter or mirth by ludicrous images or representations; a playful fancy; facetiousness.

But I have heard the Salvadors described as a 1.09mm copy, seriously. It was probably a snob

[sepia]

someone should knock up some SOUL SNOBS t-shirts,would make a killing(original material only).

could knock the fist & wigan casino t-shirts off top spot.

ps i want the first one free for the idea & to have the original.

Edited March 19, 2009 by sepia

[Godzilla]

But I have heard the Salvadors described as a 1.09mm copy, seriously. It was probably a snob

Might even have been Rod. I told him, "You think y fenni, mate, but you're not" He's just annoyed cos I thrashed him so soundly with the cheese gags that he's virtually pantysgawn.

Actually I think that's probably enough cheese for now...

[Guest vinylvixen]

But I have heard the Salvadors described as a 1.09mm copy, seriously. It was probably a snob

Call yourselves soul snobs....really, some people are so out of touch....you need to get a Vinyl Thickness Measuring Micrometer - it pays to be accurate. And if you want to be 21st century about the whole measuring thing, get one of these https://www.screwfix.com/prods/35092/Hand-T...ROMETER-_-35092

Me, I prefer the less modern version:

Ideal for detecting the depth of a Studio One disc

[Gasher]

He didnt have ALL the records back in the day so he is a liar

IMO

gman

So he does and DJ's regularly, calls OVO guys snobs.

Opinions?

[Guest dundeedavie]

Call yourselves soul snobs....really, some people are so out of touch....you need to get a Vinyl Thickness Measuring Micrometer - it pays to be accurate. And if you want to be 21st century about the whole measuring thing, get one of these https://www.screwfix.com/prods/35092/Hand-T...ROMETER-_-35092

Me, I prefer the less modern version:

Ideal for detecting the depth of a Studio One disc

i wouldn't let one of those near my vinyl the hardened faces won't do the vinyl any good unless you have a soft touch (i don't and i use one of those every day of my working life ...an old school one of course )

in fact we often call them precision G-Clamps

Edited March 19, 2009 by dundeedavie

[Gasher]

So youre fattist are you??

bet youre one of those skinny latte drinkers..

no actually thats not me its my brother......easily get us mixed up but Im a wee bit bigger than him

gman.

if thats a picture of you ... NO!

[sepia]

i wouldn't let one of those near my vinyl the hardened faces won't do the vinyl any good unless you have a soft touch (i don't and i use one of those every day of my working life ...an old school one of course )

in fact we often call them precision G-Clamps

perfect as a g spot clamp aswell

[Des Crombie]

Actually what is a 1.09mm Salvadors? and who has eyesight that can measure 1.09mm anyway???

According to manships boot guide you can visually tell it is a 1.09mm issue as the masterplate received a slight knock between pressing runs resulting in two visible dimples on the record. My copy has these dimples so it's a 1.09mm issue.

[Steve G]

According to manships boot guide you can visually tell it is a 1.09mm issue as the masterplate received a slight knock between pressing runs resulting in two visible dimples on the record. My copy has these dimples so it's a 1.09mm issue.

I knew it was true

[Modernsoulsucks]

Ignore Gorgonzilla he's too veined to accept defeat and is just clutching at straws.

The 1.09mm was brought to my attention by Mr. Manship in a recent auction to differentiate that from the St.Louis pressing. As Godz pointed out I found it fairly amusing to think we had come to this in relation to listening to the music we love and I'd imagine it's the kinda stuff maybe spouted by someone out to parade their superiority hence my inclusion in a hopefully funny aside completely ruined by Godz picking me up [quite rightly] on my spelling of Chateauneuf...

And now Red Riding.

ROD

[Ernie Andrews]

someone should knock up some SOUL SNOBS t-shirts,would make a killing(original material only).

could knock the fist & wigan casino t-shirts off top spot.

ps i want the first one free for the idea & to have the original.

No Im wearing it tommorow - Tough Shite

and thats rich coming from you

[Ernie Andrews]

According to manships boot guide you can visually tell it is a 1.09mm issue as the masterplate received a slight knock between pressing runs resulting in two visible dimples on the record. My copy has these dimples so it's a 1.09mm issue.

Are you sure you can see the dimples Dez cos your copy is F**ked

[Des Crombie]

Are you sure you can see the dimples Dez cos your copy is F**ked

Piss off Steve, my copy is rough but plays fine for DJ'in and dimples stick out like cold nips, spot them a mile away.

Thats the last time I'm bringing a box to you....

[Ernie Andrews]

Piss off Steve, my copy is rough but plays fine for DJ'in and dimples stick out like cold nips, spot them a mile away.

Thats the last time I'm bringing a box to you....

Im just jealous cos I dont have the Salvadors and Ive not seen any nips for sometime

[Gasher]

You maybe aint seen no nips of late Ernie but everyday you look in the mirror

you see a Massive TIT

make do with that.. gman

speaking of cold nips

Dez..hows the missus and her thumb ?????????

Im just jealous cos I dont have the Salvadors and Ive not seen any nips for sometime

Edited March 19, 2009 by GASHER

[Des Crombie]

Im just jealous cos I dont have the Salvadors and Ive not seen any nips for sometime

Censored By Wife

Edited March 19, 2009 by Dezzie Boy

[Gasher]

Come round here one night, the wife gets hers out all the time to feed the bairn.

IM ON MY WAY NOW

FEEDIN THE BAIRN????I thought you were off the breast Dez..????????? lucky man

gasher . xx for Sonia

Edited March 19, 2009 by GASHER

[Gasher]

shame I was having a lovely daydream there..

thanks Sonia

Censored By Wife

[Guest familytree]

So youre fattist are you??

bet youre one of those skinny latte drinkers..

no actually thats not me its my brother......easily get us mixed up but Im a wee bit bigger than him

gman.

lattes' are fattening... just out of curiousity if you have say 3/4 d.js on in one night and they all own the same OV! track and wanna play it who gets to play it.. does a conversation take place on who got it first, do receipts/invoices have to be produced to prove the claim or does it go to the biggest name or prommoter... you know, " its my party and i'll play it if i want to" kinda attitude??.... p.s pass me your brothers number hes growing on me!

[Gasher]

lattes' are fattening...

a "skinny latte" is made with skimmed milk so not fattening at all really..dont try and tell a fat guy whats fattening.

its like teaching your granny to suck eggs

just out of curiousity if you have say 3/4 d.js on in one night and they all own the same OV! track and wanna play it who gets to play it.. does a conversation take place on who got it first, do receipts/invoices have to be produced to prove the claim or does it go to the biggest name or prommoter... you know, " its my party and i'll play it if i want to" kinda attitude??...

for me its only courtesy is it ask if they mind if you play it.

Id no sooner play a record another dj has got if it was my latest aquisition

without first asking if they intended to play it or not. If they say they plan to play it then I dont play it personally..

but IM A SAD OVO SNOB with morals..

. p.s pass me your brothers number hes growing on me! :

Only joking it wasnt my brother I just say that to get the gals interested (obviously works)its Me.. NOT

gman

Edited March 19, 2009 by GASHER

[Guest charnley]

lattes' are fattening...

a "skinny latte" is made with skimmed milk so not fattening at all really..dont try and tell a fat guy whats fattening.

its like teaching your granny to suck eggs

just out of curiousity if you have say 3/4 d.js on in one night and they all own the same OV! track and wanna play it who gets to play it.. does a conversation take place on who got it first, do receipts/invoices have to be produced to prove the claim or does it go to the biggest name or prommoter... you know, " its my party and i'll play it if i want to" kinda attitude??...

for me its only courtesy is it ask if they mind if you play it.

Id no sooner play a record another dj has got if it was my latest aquisition

without first asking if they intended to play it or not. If they say they plan to play it then I dont play it personally..

but IM A SAD OVO SNOB with morals..

. p.s pass me your brothers number hes growing on me! :

Only joking it wasnt my brother I just say that to get the gals interested (obviously works)its Me.. NOT

gman

Right oh GOOD LAD

[Guest familytree]

lattes' are fattening...

a "skinny latte" is made with skimmed milk so not fattening at all really..dont try and tell a fat guy whats fattening.

its like teaching your granny to suck eggs

just out of curiousity if you have say 3/4 d.js on in one night and they all own the same OV! track and wanna play it who gets to play it.. does a conversation take place on who got it first, do receipts/invoices have to be produced to prove the claim or does it go to the biggest name or prommoter... you know, " its my party and i'll play it if i want to" kinda attitude??...

for me its only courtesy is it ask if they mind if you play it.

Id no sooner play a record another dj has got if it was my latest aquisition

without first asking if they intended to play it or not. If they say they plan to play it then I dont play it personally..

but IM A SAD OVO SNOB with morals..

. p.s pass me your brothers number hes growing on me! :

Only joking it wasnt my brother I just say that to get the gals interested (obviously works)its Me.. NOT

gman

that all sounds very civilised, i just thought meant more if you had all had it ages what happens?.. i remember being out with a very well known d.j and we were chatting outside a room when his ears pricked up and he went mad saying *** is playing my record.. we thought he literally meant his but he then explained that he was following him on the decks and this guy should know he would be playing it tonight and he was livid... we wondered how the hell this guy would know what the hell the other had brought to play that night!..

glad its not you in the pic... ive gone off him again, think its the beard?

[Guest ScooterNik]

Yes, I am! Read any playlists, reviews etc from Morley Carr, Burnley, YSC, Wilton and over the years 100 club, Yarmouth weekenders, etc etc ad infinitum, and I don't think you will find any comments about "showing off!" I was born without nerves, anyone on here that actually knows me will tell you that! I enjoy doing a good job, always do a good job, know I can do a good job and take satisfaction from a job well done. After 30 -odd years of doing it, anyone should be able to say the same! Self confidence can often be mistaken for arrogance, usually by those that haven't any themselves, but if you know you can do something, why worry!

As you don't even know me, I find your remark- " I think you're more interested in showing off your collection than in actually playing to the floor" F***ING OFFENSIVE!

Apologies, it was a spur of the moment comment and a generalisation about quite a lot of DJs who I've heard both on and off the soul scene. As i've said a few times, I wouldn't dare to DJ a soul do, I don't have the records and will admit it. But where I do DJ I never repeat a set, never go in with a set list, and rely on my knowledge of whats on the 200 CDs I take (remember this ISN'T the soul scene so its not an offence!) to mix it up and hopefully fill the floor.

I suppose to a large extent I'm actually agreeing with a lot of what is said on this thread, I won't DJ on the soul scene because I could only put a decent set together using one form or another of 're-issue', BUT I'm not entirely convinced by the OVO argument.

If I went to a major event then I think I'd be disappointed not to get the real deal, but at the lower level local do I don't see a problem as long as there is no pretence about it.

[Guest WPaulVanDyk]

a lot of punters don't care what format the record is on they just want to hear the song.

but i have started to sort all my records and dad's records into original and re-issues. It's fair to say i would play all original if i DJed unless it's a record i really want to play and will play it from re-issue it's rare i would

my rarest record i ever brought was Jackie Wilson - Higher and Higher LP for something like £20 cause i usually look for cheaper records that can be just as good. Maybe if i put money aside and get to something like £100 i can buy the ones i want on original vinyl but only if i know they are original. Ebay can't always be that trusting