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Anyone understand anything about this........................... ? New rules mean this time around, for the first time, online platforms such as eBay and Vinted must tell HMRC about sales information from people selling 30 items or more or who earned at least £1,700.

The Isley's had one or two releases very early 6t's. You have the "marmite" sound of Sue Lynne - Don't pity me (Non-Soul) 1969. I always remember King George for "I'm gonna be somebody someday". The Friends of Distinction where just about happening very late 6t's. Grazing in the grass ( USA 1969) (UK 1970) then lots more releases. But as you say very sparse indeed for Black Soul releases it would seem.

If this of any use to anyone? I recently sent 6 x 45's and used the Royal Mail 48 Tracked option. It cost me £2.80 - which seemed half decent. No idea tho on compensation for loss or damage. The print out said "item value £150" but I was not asked about it. I suppose I took a chance - but you get full tracking on where it is AND a picture when delivered. I did not ask for a signature as picture is fine. Prob more money for that - but it was an option. It also got delivered within 48 hours.

Wolf Hall is certainly a quality series and we pay our license fee for this sort of stuff. First episode of the second series did not disappoint. Not sure if the BEEB will let you binge watch it on the iPlayer ?

Totally agree - a great price imho. Didn't Tim Brown have one up for auction recently and the starting price was £1500 ? Personally love this tune, but never hear it played out. Why? It is a great punchy dancer. John Weston has spun it in the past for me.

I seem to remember Kenny saying he did not ask Frank to sign the label, but he did before being able to be stopped. I could be wrong as some time ago - think it was signed when Frank was @ Fleetwood Weekender 2001.

J.M. has one as below - if of any use to you. Eric And The Vikings It's Too Much 4 Man To Take Too Long / Time Don't Wait GORDY: 7116 (45s) £100.00

That is truly terrible news. Cannot believe it. I want To Feel I'm Wanted (with the Butlers 1966) is one my fave tunes of all time. And his version with Maze (1985) is pretty amazing too. Not to mention Joy & Pain being one of the greatest ever. We are losing all the "greats" - how depressing. But just play any of above to lighten up your day - I am now. T.

Mid to late 7t's. Train from Banbury to Paddington. Saturdays. U/G to Ladbroke Grove (dirt cheap thanx to Red Ken & GLC) Under the A40 flyover loads of record sellers with great Soul content + Demo's. (I was a UK collector at the time so cannot comment on Imports) Notting Hill next - again loads of record shops - masses of Soul albums everywhere. Portobello Road. Again loads of stalls and shops. Somewhere along that road off to the right - down this road there was a cafe on the right. BUT at the back of it was a record shop - when shut had big dark boards all across it. Masses of rare stuff here. T.M.G. R/W and G/W demo's. Rare issues. Statesides, Orioles. Real good UK Soul. If I remember correctly across the road another shop with masses of Soul albums. Later on in the 8t's - a shop called VINYL ? (think they advertised in Record Collector at that time?) They had loads of brown card boxes full of rare Soul. Again loads of TMG R/W and G/W demo's. Rare Orioles. A big box of UK SUE - most in orig sleeves. Very happy days of proper record collecting "out of town" that have sadly long gone now. But great memories that will never leave.

Vikkie Anders - I need a love so bad / Crook his little finger (the Cream co.) Beverly Young and the Love-Ettes - Strung out (Toeholt)