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Over the years many have produced “tailor made” efforts for the soul scene. So in this respect it’s no different. I think the difference here is that the tracks are actually good. There is also ‘neo soul’ releases by the dozen every week that seek to mimic the sound of the sixties and seventies, and fail more often than not in my view. AI is here and here to stay. At work they have provided us with AI tools to write emails and documents, should we wish to use them. AI is being integrated into our products and solutions. In short it’s here now and will only grow in the coming years and we need to understand that. Even this sites hosting platform will probably have AI engines embedded for ‘enhanced functionality and user experience’. Just my thoughts.

Last Friday met up with a friend for a coffee in his local pub/ restaurant type place, quite old fashioned, when Papa Bear & the Cubs…”You’re so fine” comes over the pub sound track followed by various other rare soul tunes. Surreal I thought.

Hi All Offering this semi known for sale after I found it in the storage boxes yesterday. The Toronados - Why dont you tell me - Winley The story on it (as I was told by a UK dealer) was that it was thought not to exist for many a year but a a couple of copies have surfaced over the years, so it does exist. The last sale for a decent copy on Ebay was about $487.00 . However, this copy is in G only if using M, Ex, VG, G & fair, and someone has tried to clean it. But the good news is that is plays without skips or jumps, but there is surface noise with pops and ticks for the first 40 seconds or so and then its still there but reduced after that, and the music does rise above it. label has no rip, tares or writing but is a little worn. If you dont know the 45 its a cracking NS uptempo tune, with a NS dance craze type tune on the flip. YT below for reference, ignore the scan it plays the side you want to hear. The price is £25 plus first post at 3 or recorded at 5, World wide at 6. Paypal F&F payment or add 4% to the total. PM to ask questions or Order. Thanks Andy

A mate visited Jerry Reed many years ago and Jerry gave him a copy of L Allen that was up on the wall in his house / studio. He asked about L Allen versus Larry Allen, and Reed said he didn’t press any copies as Larry Allen and did not know where these originated. He asked his recording engineer to confirm this, which he did. He also confirmed that L Allen’s name was in fact Leonard not Larry, which is usually an abbreviation for Lawarence. I believe he also said Leonard was a local sports journalist, but memory is fading a little. If you were wondering about the vocal, L was stood in the toilet singing as a makeshift recording booth according to Reed. Make if that what you will Andy

Hi All A few bits left and reduced from earlier list. All items can be found on YT for reference Remember NO VAT and NO £20 postage!! Postage 4.50 Signed, 3.00 First, 6.00 Standard air world-wide. UK Grading (accurate not wishful thinking) NM – almost negligible or no previous use Ex – small signs of use VG – well used, some surface marks, no deep scratches, no skips / jumps and good labels good sound. + / - will define the grades further. Please PM with questions or to order Thanks Andy +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1. Verna & Rob – I’m in Love with you VG+ £ 120 £95 (rare crossover loveliness – surface marks etc vinyl still shiny, plays well above grade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ6O7t1XFBw 2. Tim Rose – I got a loneliness Ex+ £35 £25 (Canadian release in its sleeve – old Rob Marriott pounder) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyVjIqDTTAk 3. The Olympics – No more will I cry / baby I’m yours Ex+ £50 £40 (Double sider uptempo NS but now also interest on the group harmony B side ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk_vc9NF2kE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNCQr0wD_XA 4. The Rhythm Masters – Talking about my baby – Ex+ £80 £65 (Obscure Carolina’s NS) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnHYX6O39-0

Hi All A few bits for today, mainly NS items. All items can be found on YT for reference Remember NO VAT and NO £20 postage!! Postage 4.50 Signed, 3.00 First, 6.00 Standard air world-wide. UK Grading: NM – almost negligible or no previous use Ex – small signs of use VG – well used, surface marks, no skips / jumps and good labels good sound. G – looks a bit tatty, but will play though no skips with decent sound with noise + / - will define the grades further. Please PM with questions or to order Thanks Andy +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1. Verna & Rob – I’m in Love with you VG+ £ 120 (rare crossover loveliness – surface marks etc vinyl still shiny, plays well above grade) 2. Tim Rose – I got a loneliness Ex+ £35 (Canadian release in its sleeve – old Rob Marriott pounder) 3. Carlos & Rivington’s – Reach our goal Ex+ £15 (This is the label variant with Gene Page name at the bottom – Never sold on Discogs so maybe rarer issue) 4. The Olympics – No more will I cry / baby I’m yours Ex+ £ 50 (Uptempo NS but now also interest on the group harmony B side ) 5. The Rhythm Masters – Talking about my baby – NM £80 (Obscure Carolina’s NS) 6. The Jaguars -The Metropolitan VG £100 (great uptempo NS plays great – JM has a minter for 300 ! ) 7. Joe Simon – When NM £10 (old store stock of this Bretby days classic mid tempo in a nice company sleeve) 8. The Barons – A teardrop fell for me VG+ £30 (on a dealer list at 100 and was an auction item at one time fetching 300) 9. The Impacts – Pigtails / Just Because G+ £10 (overall looks rough but plays OK no skips, some surface noise but the sound is still loud. Just Because is now the side the group harmony fans want – a filler for the collection)

Forgot all about this record as it’s not really my thing. Had a listen to both and to my untrained ears definitely different vocalists. Looking at Wiki for Yvonne / Donna and it’s very country music focused. As for the backing tracks, having researched for several articles on various artists, what comes across is that the sixities music scene was a time of creativity and there were lots of connections developed up and down the US. Musicians, writers, producers etc moving around and working across genres. I would guess the connection is with writers / producers etc, but have no evidence of this to be fair. If you have the 45’s maybe worth checking ?

All Relisted this due to non-payment and reduced for quick sale. Last copy from UK on Cogs in this condition was 185. A lovely modern and maybe crossover tune that's always been a fave with me, and Freddie's best 45 to my ears. Remember NO £20 post NO VAT Freddie Waters - You promised me - T Jaye Ex £120 NOW £100 YT clip for reference : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4qORB7OBi8 Post is 4.50 Recorded or 6.00 worldwide Paypal as F&F or add 4% to the total if you wish to use this method. PM for questions or to order please. All the best Andy

Hi All Up for grabs today is a lovely modern and maybe crossover tune that's always been a fave with me, and Freddie's best 45 to my ears. Remember NO £20 post NO VAT Freddie Waters - You promised me - T Jaye Ex £120 YT clip for reference : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4qORB7OBi8 Post is 4.50 Recorded or 6.00 worldwide Paypal as F&F or add 4% to the total if you wish to use this method. PM for questions or to order please. All the best Andy

I have never known Royal Mail ask or make any enquiries as to what the value of the package is, should the customs declaration be missing or unreadable. Sometimes if the value is clearly shown, they leave a card telling you that you need to pay X amount and collect the parcel from the sorting office. However, I have had many packages delivered from the US where the value is clearly stated, no import duty or VAT has been paid, and the parcel has been delivered as normal without any further payment required. From the posties I know they see it as a pain for them to check import packages, but the government require it. But it seems from my experience anyway that most just go through without any checks as they don't have the time to do this, let alone chase you on whats in the package etc.

Hi all The list below is basically unplayed store stock, although I've listed at NM except for one item. Payment is by Paypal F&F or add 4& to the total. Post is £2.50 First £4.5 Signed and international air mail £6.00 standard No $20 Post or 20% VAT !!! If there is anything of interest please PM. All sounds are on YouTube. Thanks Andy +++++++++++++++++ · Carlton Jumel Smith – This is what Love looks like - Timmion White label 1st Issue NM £20 · As above but the Yellow label second press NM £10 · Jason Joshua & Penrose Scholars – Language of love - Penrose NM £20 · Bella Brown & Jealous Lovers – What do you leave behind – LRK NM £15 future biggie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW-5a5oujmw · Tunnie Smith – U and me together / Join together – Pass the baton - WLP with Postcard NM £40 (flip is a good modern tune) · Golden Bridge – I can prove it / Wouldn’t be the same – SixNine NM £15 pic cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFxgXB0Z5Y4 · Oliver Cheatham – Don’t pop the question – Soul Junction NM £15 recent repress now sold out (original £100+ now) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEMbC9eMYOg · Valdons – Stop wait a minute girl – Secret Stash NM £25 original Yellow label press · Sky Hi – Smoothie pie – GED Soul NM £15 – ignore title, great tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW6uJI1oNUU · Ca$h Bonu$ - Joy and Pain – Money Mouse NM £12 – Silver marbled vinyl special edition – great version of the Maze classic - good modern flip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7XAk8nkCPQ · Benjamin & Dreamdancers – That’s what you do to me – Palmetto St NM £20 · Carmy Love – Thinkin’ about you – Big AC NM £15 – White vinyl press pic cover – future classic · Bad Weather Inc – I never never knew – Soul City NM £15 stock unplayed · Audio – Kisses never lie / Cant take it – Soul Junction Ex £5 +++++++++++++++

Here are some cheaper items and bargains. Many are old store stock unplayed. No 20% VAT and No $20 post. All prices in UKP Post is 2.75 first, 4.50 recorded and 6.00 worldwide All YT clips are for reference Please PM with questions or to order Thanks Andy Left to right top down - see photo 1. The Barons – Teardrop fell for me / VG++ 50 ( this was a dealer auction item and on dealer list at 300) 2. Joe Simon – When / Ex+ 15 Store Stock big Bretby Nighter tune back in the day. Nice 'Birth sleeve' 3. Our Ladies of Soul – Lets groove / Don’t make it impossible / Ex 25 – Top Tip flipside getting plays at Sunday chill sessions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBCLsrwcRlU 4. Goldie Alexander – Go back / Show you / Ex 15 – Dutch piccy sleeve for this classic modern twofer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aOsrP2w3eA5. 5. Innovations – Just keep on loving / M- 15 Store Stock forgotten NS banger. 6. C.O.D’s – I’m a good guy / Pretty Baby / M- 10 Store Stock great NS with group soul flip 7. Timmy Thomas – Whats bothering me / Dizzy World Ex+ 60 bargain ex Mecca spin but flip now on the Sunday chill radar and the last sale on Discogs was 125 Dizzy World ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t-G9d1og50 8. Chaplin Band – Be my sunshine / Ex 25 – Dutch Papagayo label and piccy cover, getting spins and being pushed by a few DJ’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90go-UaGj-U 9. The Esquires – Stay / M- £15 Store Stock – such a wonderful tune 10. William Devaughn – Be thankful / M- Store Stock it’s the 1980 modern version superb tune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl13cJyG0Ec 11. Impressions – Love me – / M- 25 Store stock – the unreleased demo (better) version. 12. William Devaughn – Hold on to love / M- 8 Store Stock – no words needed for this dance floor classic.

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The seller has been selling good items for a while, and there is feedback over the years from people on here as I recognise names. I thought something was wrong when it just went offline. Also the item was a substantial price but less than what I’d expect. So it smelt wrong, and the sound file was never sent.

Yesterday I received and notification from Discogs saying a want had come up. The seller had a large inventory include lots of rare soul:and had hundreds of positive feedbacks. I contacted them and asked for a sound file of the 45 and they responded positively and asked for my email to send it. This was yesterday - Saturday. Today I received another Discogs ‘want’ notification for the same item. When I went to the item it was no longer for sale. OK no problem, but what was strange the whole inventory of the seller had disappeared and they no items for sale any longer. So how can a seller with hundreds of positive feedbacks and items for sale disappear within 24 hours ?