Derek Pearson

Definately on that pew marked Deep Soul. Oh Lord take me home. Dx

We all know that collecting records is weird and wonderful and that’s just the people that collect the damn things. For near as damn it 40 years collecting vinyl has allowed the obsessive in me a free reign to tick all the boxes any time I want. Vinyl satisfies me on 3 levels – the visual (staring at labels lovingly for hours also known as record porn), the statistical (that entire continual list making and the never ending numbers game) and most importantly the sound, the sound that comes out of them speakers. Over a good solid 30 year period I once worked out I did an all-nighter a month, every month continual. That’s roughly 360 ish all-nighters and at every one you’d find my legs hanging out of every record box no matter what size - big or small, cheap or expensive it didn’t matter – the lure of filthy vinyl was so strong. Over a 10 year period I went record hunting in America nearly every year, up and down every road and highway, my footprints were all over the place. I swear I could smell vinyl in the air. The UK was no different. Record fairs and shops were frequented here, there and everywhere. From Manchester down to London and back up to Leeds again. And all towns big and small in-between. Every town I visited be it for football or whatever it was compulsory to have a scuttle about through as many charity shops as possible. I couldn’t help myself it was in my blood, it was in my DNA. Then I started frequenting car boots at the weekends (coming home from all-nighters in the early hours had its advantages as it meant I could gatecrash car boots very early well before the sun started rising). And you know what over all these years on the road I never found anything of any great value (£150 tops) and I certainly never found any northern rarities. But it’s the thrill of the chase that excites; ya just never know what ya might find. It’s a numbers game pure and simple fuelled by luck. The more you look through the bigger the chance of finding summat. Right time right place so the old saying goes. You’ll never know what you just missed. That rarity you’ve been chasing could be six inch away, six yards away, six miles away even. Who knows? It’s more fun finding records than filing records. So for all the money spent, the hours invested and the years turned on the calendar the last 3 most interesting records I’ve picked up (over the last 4-5 months or so) and kept for myself all came from within 15 miles of my house and cost a total of 50p for the lot. (1) The Stony Island Band (Glades 1751) Released November 1978 the white label promos are double sided featuring “Stony Island Band“on both sides, it’s a pretty well known disco thumper type thing. But tucked away on the issue which must be damn obscure is ‘Peace Of Mind’ a surprisingly good ballad laced with chugging southern horns. 25p from a charity shop near where Todmorden Tim lives. (2) Raymond Myles “You Made A Man Out Of Me, Baby” (Kent 4541) arranged by legendary Wardell Quezerque and first released locally on Peek-A-Boo Records in New Orleans circa 1970 ish. ‘Sounds like a woman’ said Craig Butler when I played it to him recently. Not brilliant just interesting. Found hidden amongst a job lot freebie of several hundred unwanted records destined for a North Leeds chazza. (3) Dynamic Superiours “I’m A Looser” (Chapel 1008) Rolled up to a local car boot 5 miles from my house at about 8.30am ish. Only one person had any records for sale. Whilst wading through a yard long box of assorted car boot standards (James Last/ Henry Mancini/Bert Kampfart etc etc) out of the corner of my eye I thought I spotted a 7" record with a pink label sandwiched between some lousy compilation albums. Wow what a superb black gospel harmony group with no mention of the G or J word anywhere. Colbert Productions, Chicago Il 60620 gets printed on the label rim. They operated several labels such as Nike, Mellow (Azie Danfair; A.C. Reed) and Tip Top (Daylighters; Jimmy Burns) throughout the sixties across Chicago. Found without a sleeve, label’s water damaged and the vinyl’s thrashed but it plays through no problem. Yet another 25p Fair Deal Pearson purchase. I smiled and said thank you as I turned and walked away. Dx

Thanks to all that replied to this request. Thanks for reminding me about the Kent CD's Dave H - finally put some time aside and went through my unsorted wall of CD's phew that took far longer than anticipated/expected. Kent put out a series of 3 volumes on 'A Carnival Of Soul' - (Vol one) Wishes, (Vol two) Feelin Good and (Vol three) I Wanna Be. And yes I think you all know what's coming hahaha - I've got vols 1 & 2 but not vol 3 which would date the Pretenders 'Just Be Yourself'. At least I've narrowed the search down eh? I'm nearly there. Dx

Have a look here chaps: Dx https://www.45cat.com/label/tamla-motown-za

You are a gent of the highest order Johno - may all the fish you catch in the future get heavier with each passing week. Dx

London Stories: London Soul Secondhome, Spitalfields. Tuesday 18 April 2017 – 7pm to 9pm Livestream - 102 minutes. Join DJ and music writer Bill Brewster his guests Dr Bob Jones, Ady Croasdell and Ian Dewhirst for a discussion that will delve deep into the history of soul music in the capital (and its suburbs) and how it has impacted on music, clubs and fashion. https://secondhome.io/cultural-programme/london-stories-london-soul

The Choice Four were Bobby Hamilton, Charles Blagmon, Pete Marshall and Ted Maduro. They all hailed from Washington, D.C. The group was masterminded by Van McCoy who formed them from the members of The Love Tones and The Stridells. They released three mid 70's albums and numerous singles. ‘If I Don’t Love You’ as done by Bobby Reed on the flip side of his Bell rarity ‘Time Is Right For Love’. UK Copy of the album 'Finger Pointers' which contains said track. Vinyl has deep shine and gloss Excellent minus; sleeve ring wear front and back, no seam splits VG+ £10 all in (includes free UK postage). Also didn’t realise they did the original version of this song ‘I’m gonna walk away from love’ (later turned into a hit by David Ruffin).

Gonna make a concerted effort to cross these 3 little buggers off mi wants list before I gets too old with all this record collecting malarky. Would like all three to be in Excellent nick if at all possible. CODY BLACK 'Going Going Gone' (Ram-Brock) West Coast only white demo - will pay up to £70 ish. SANDRA RICHARDSON 'Stay Here With Me' (Inter-Soul) white label promo that doesnt mention it anywhere on the label - will pay up to £50 ish. HARRISON & THE MAJESTIC KIND 'Tearing Me Up Inside' (Twinight) white demo - will pay up to £300 ish. Obviously price paid will depend on condition blah blah blah. Any help in obtaining any of these 45s will be greatly appreciated. PM with leads etc. Ta. Derek x

Hey up Andy - there's awesome and way way beyond awesome is that bracket where these two live. But you know that already (smile). Dx

Oh b*llocks once again I've missed the bus...been meaning to post a reply for the last week or so. Oh well. Never knew of the alternate version of this song untill about a month ago when talking to John Britton from Wakefield at a record fair and it cropped up purely by chance as he spotted the album in my sales boxes. The album credits don't give any indication that it's an alternative lyric version. Don't know if this alternative lyric version ever got a release on 45 in the states or anywhere for that matter, either at the time and in the period since. Derek The Velvelettes ‘These Things Will Keep Me Loving You’ alternate lyrics version

Dionne Warwick – Empty Place – Scepter M- £45 Cracking under the radar atmospheric 1963 Northern soul choon fabulous Burt Bacharach production, actually rare on a US single particular in this condition usually played off an EP. #3 written on flipside label. EMPTY PLACE!! The Tangeers did a decent male group harmony version of this 6 years or so later - also on Scepter - and on a 45 as well. Dx

Craig Butler and I ventured up north to this event on the train and a jolly good time was had. Was sat quietly listening to this record, I knew all the words and was singing along with it badly. It reminded me just how brilliant it was. But damn I couldn't name the tune no matter how hard I tried - I even wrote what I thought was the title down on a piece of paper to remind me. Gone are the days when I could name a tune - especially if I had it in my collection - within the first 30 seconds, even earlier on a good day. Now I have to cheat and wait for a clue in the chorus.** Released in July of 1969 the flipside 'Take me to paradise' is a neat little dancer as well. Derek ** or wait for playlists to be posted.....

Can anybody recall when this was first played? Where and by whom would be appreciated as well. Ta. Derek I'm trying to put a release date on this 45.

EDDIE HOLMAN “Eddie’s my name” (Parkway) Excellent £35 NOW RESERVED Ta. Derek

Just the two for sale this time: BOTH ARE NOW SOLD THANK YOU IRMA THOMAS “What are you trying to do” (Imperial) styrene Excellent £80 SOLD EDDIE HOLMAN “Eddie’s my name” (Parkway) Excellent £35 SOLD P&P extra: UK add either Signed For £2.40p or Special Delivery by 1pm £7.25p Paypal is good. PM to reserve/discuss etc. Ta. Derek

I can usually tell which records I’ve played in my DJ sets cos if I go through my box the next day they’re all the ones out of the sleeves. Dx Calverley Monthly Rare & Underplayed Back Room plays: July 2017 Danny Woods ‘You had me fooled’ (Correctone) Ad Libs ‘Think of me’ (Karen) Melvin Davis ‘I must love you’ (Groovesville) JJ Barnes ‘Sweet sherry’ (uk Contempo) Willie Tee ‘First taste of hurt’ (Gatur) Buddy Conner ‘When you’re alone’ (Breakthrough) Deon Jackson ‘When you’re love has gone’ (Carla) Vanguards ‘Good times bad times’ (Lamp) Chuck Jackson ‘What’s with this loneliness’ (uk 100 Club) Jimmy Wallace ‘I’ll be back’ (Alpha) August 2017 Nina Simone ‘Take care of business’ (Philips LP) C.L. Black ‘Love don’t feel like love no more’ (45) Pretenders ‘It’s everything about you’ (Carnival) Annette Poindexter ‘Wayward Dream’ (Twinight) Garland Green ‘I’ve quit running the streets’ (RCA LP)

Just sent you a PM. Derek

Maybe not regarded as a northern soul track by many - Lou Rawls 'Dead End Street' Parts 1 & 2 merged together would rate as one of my favourite 'talking songs'. Dx

Sadly it's not that often I play mi records at home these days -that would help explain that when I DJ out with them I can't remember what half of 'em sound like (laughs). Nina Simone ‘Take care of business’ (Philips LP only track from 1965) an incredible piece of music C.L. Black ‘Love don’t feel like love no more’ (45) Pretenders ‘It’s everything about you’ (Carnival) Annette Poindexter ‘Wayward Dream’ (Twinight) Garland Green ‘I’ve quit running the streets’ (RCA LP only track) Chuck Armstrong ‘A better place’ (Black Rock) Don Hollinger ‘Cruel World’ (Atco) The Dynamic Superiours ‘I’m a looser’ (Chapel) Jimmy Jones ‘Yesterday’s mistakes’ (Twinight) Milt Grayson ‘You’re old standby’ (Derby) Dx

Sometimes there comes a point in your life when the blindingly obvious becomes too bright to avoid by looking the other way. I’d just med a nice cup of coffee, sat down and suddenly thought “Oh whilst it’s on mi mind I’ll just quickly check it out on Google”…….. 2 hours later - the dog’s busting to go out for a wee and mi coffee was stone cold. I started on ‘Bleeding Radiators’ and somehow ended up on this https://www.discogs.com/lists/US-Record-Pressing-Plants/213755?page=1 I think I've got a bad habit with records and that itch is getting worse. Dx

where do you get these from? I've been after one for years. Tried all the 'slight seconds' shops but to no avail. Derek Humour me - it's my weak attempt at being witty (sort of).

Have a look here - https://www.45cat.com/record/nc549461us Derek

GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS Take Me In Your Arms / No One Could Love You More / (uk Tamla Motown TMG 864) original UK 7” single released July 1973 with iconic paper company sleeve. The flip side was only ever issued on a 45 in the UK, it received no outing on a 45 in the USA. I’m lead to believe it was deleted within weeks of release which would help explain its rarity. £85 (that's as low as I'm gonna go now - no more deductions). Run Out Grooves: stamped A-1 / B-1 Label: clean black paper silver print; serated anti slip ridges – Excellent Record: deep shine and gloss; very light surface marks – Excellent minus Sleeve: clean reasonably flat paper with no stains, tears or seam splits – Excellent If payment is sent as Family & Friends through Paypal I will pay the Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed By 1pm as a thank you. If money is sent as Payment For Goods please add on £7.25p for Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm. Overseas postage costs on request. PM to reserve etc. Ta, Derek

PM sent.

Today's useless bit of info that doesn't really add anything to this thread so not sure why I've included it - but I can't stop myself. Used to have a copy of "Hole Card" years ago (maybe 20?) - quite liked it and I knew it was pretty rare then. Gradually it lost its shine so sold it off. John Weston and £400 are 2 details floating around somewhere in my head - though I'm not sure whether I bought it from him at that price or sold it to him at that price.....I'm fairly certain I'll have it written down somewhere. I could check if I could remember where the boxes are... Chris Anderson auctioned a copy on here sometime in June 2016 - nearly coughed mi cornflakes when I saw the current top offer he'd received. Dx