Mark Bicknell

Ian, totally agree about format etc. but the original question raised here by Tim was are records overpriced? we all know the fundemental backbone and lifeblood of the scene is and has alway's been based on and around obsure, often rare hard to find records, my comment was based on myself not looking at records in terms of value or worth more the fact I collect and buy records for the whole ethos and pleasure rare or not so rare records give me i.e. original 45 USA format floats my boat from the collecting viewpoint but yes music can be enjoyed via other formats. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I'm with both Steve and Russ on this one, I would like to think I've alway's collected records for the music content rather than a financial investment, I'm having a ball at the moment, buying, selling, swapping, trading a few tunes, it's a little bit of a wrench sometimes if you have an emotional attatchment to some records to let them go but if you can replace sales with a few want's or new records then so it goes, it's fantastic if you can get a good financial return on some records but this is just a means to an end which only goes straight back into records whatever the price. I do think on some records it's a buyers market rather than in favour of the seller unless it's the big ticket elusive 45's which seem to sell themselves. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I can just see the CD cover now (Mr Rounce/Croasdell) 'The Rare Soul Of Buddah' with Timothy Wilson and Friends, Notations, Chuck Ray, Five Stairsteps, Toni Lamarr etc. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm yummy! Regards - Mark Bicknell.

This is what makes Soul Source a real joy sometimes when we all start sharing the passion we have for the music, artists and records, just out of this thread alone I've managed to get a copy of 'Loving You' off Mak, also been reminded about the two superb Modulations 45's on Buddah also via Mak and we all think Timothy Wilson's output is awesome stuff, really makes collecting so much more enjoyable when you can share it with people and we also learn from each other I'm sure which can only be a good thing.............now who's gonna sell me a copy of 'Hey Girl Do You Love Me' on Veep to replace the one I sold about twenty years ago?????lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Alway's thought Paul was a Turp's man or is it meth's....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I should be on commission then...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Russ, I've played it a few times over the years on the radio show and maybe at a couple of gigs, I personally think it's one of the harder 45's to come out on the label, the flip side 'Keep It To Yourself' came out twice this 45 Four Brothers 402 and Four Brothers 401 as 'I Can't Stand No Signifying' same recording B/W 'I'm A Real Thankful Man' another awesome track, good luck with selling this and whoever buy's it from you is getting a bargain. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Major Lance - You Don't Want Me No More B/W Wait Til I Get You In My Arms - Okeh - 7284 Stock/Issue - Two stunning sides - In VG+ condition, clean copy apart from very slight cue/needle burn just before the music starts otherwise play's well, rare issue of this Northern Soul classic £400.00 contact bicknellmark@aol.com or PM me via here, Cheques/Postal Orders/Cash and Pay Pal welcome add 4% of price to cover fee if paying by Pay Pal, postage free. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

We are all mental but it's good ain't it....lol Few bits and bobs over the past couple of weeks - Seems I'm having a few Girlie moments at the the moment....wonderful sparkly dresses and big hair....lol Brothers Of Soul - Dream - Shock - Fantastic version. Gail Anderson - My Turn Now - Early Bird Lovations - I Can't Forget About You - Cap City Demo Lovelites - (When) I Get Scared - Phi -Dan Secrets - Here I Am/I Feel A Thrill Coming On - Omen Demo Timothy Wilson - Loving You - Buddah Pat Clayton - Someone Else's Turn - Silver Tip Dramatics - Toy Soidier - Crackerjack Demo - Taken me a couple of years to replace the stocker. Mill Evans - I've Got To Have Your Love/Things Won't Be The Same - Constellation Demo - Bargain of the bunch off Ebay. Superbs - Happiest Girl In The World - Catamount Teardrops - Every Step I Take - Max Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Reduced a little. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

You have email Mr Blacknell. Regards - Mr Bicknell.

You know I knew someone would mention this....lol no sadly sold it a few years ago Dave but it did seem the perfect title to name tonight's show after, can certainly match that record for quality in tonight's little selection of female delights though. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

His Way With The Girls - Girl Group Special Tonight www.starpointradio.com from 10pm - Midnight Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Tony, unless it's a different bloke there were two releases on Veep, the really hard to find 'Hey Girl ,Do You Love Me' - Veep 1213 which I had and sold to my regret way back and 'He Will Break Your Heart' - Veep 1233. Might be a nice project for you to get your teeth into at Kent?????? best of kind of deal. Regards - Mark Bicknell

Sent you PM and an Email sir. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Tasty tune. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Cheers Mak, sent reply to you and need your Email addy. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Eddie Holman - 'Eddie's My Name' - Parkway - Classy tune in strong VG+ condition, play's well, hard to find top oldie - £50.00 ono Includes postage - Cheque/Cash/Postal Order and Pay Pal add 4% to cover fee, contact bicknellmark@aol.com or PM me via here. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

For Sale - Ambassadors - Too Much Of A Good Thing - Pee Vee - Classy Northern Soul in superb clean condition - £300.00 /Includes postage - Cheque/Cash/Postal Order or Pay Pal Add 4% to cover fee - contact bicknellmark@aol.com or PM me via here. Sold - Sold - Sold - Sold.

Following on from a little thread I started in 'Look In Your Box' section tonight on Timothy Wilson's Buddah 45's, can anyone out there put me in touch with a copy of Buddah 47 - 'Loving You' B/W 'Pigtails, nice clean copy please, contact bicknellmark@aol.com or PM me via here. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

With you on that one mate, some stunning records out there that don't break the bank and stand up there in quality with some of the big ticket items, I'm having some of the best fun ever now on Ebay, on here etc. etc. buy, sell, swap, trade it's brilliant, not DJ'ing so much it's just a joy to just fuel the personal collecting bug rather than the worry of a full dance floor....bliss. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

'Loving You' is the one I need 'Pigtails' on the flip - Buddah 47, 'Pigails' came out twice did it not also Buddah 32 with 'Say It Again (Say I Love You) on the flip....Anyone with a spare of 'Loving You' Buddah 47 please get in touch...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Just had a good three hour session upstairs playing a few tunes mainly Crossover and odd ball items which really float my boat these days, played Timothy Wilson - 'Got To Find A New Love' - Buddah 19, then played it again........wow how good is this little twenty quid sleeper? simply stunning, just about as good as it gets! oh and then Buddah 72 - 'Just Another Guy (On A String)' just sublime and again another little sleeping monster for around £30.00 or less........fantastic singer who made some outstanding records on Veep, Blue Rock, the Buddah sides and Sky Disc, 'Got To Find A New Love' is certainly gonna be big in Bicknell Towers and in The Soul Shack.........perfection. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Seen it for sale on here and Ebay for about £20.00 was selling for more a bit back but not a rare record, nice tune though and yes it has been played out and about over the years. Regards - Mark Bicknell.