Mark Bicknell

Just like mine upstairs and the one on ebay is not an original. Mark Bicknell.

Mark is that strange speeded up version???? Mark Bicknell.

Good topic this, i dread to think the number of records i've had through my hands over the years some big titles too, but that's part of the game i guess, selling something for pennies way back which is now worth a small fortune or in many cases a huge one...lol. Quality is the issue with me rather than quantity, i've forgotton some of the tunes i've let go and suddenly now find myself buying back the ones i regret selling that i can remember at least. I have a book case full of 45's, several loose piles (OF RECORDS....LOL) and four DJ type boxes, have a good source for play stuff, turn records around, sell on, swap, trade, beg, steal and borrow, have a never ending want's list and sod all money to buy them but we carry on don't we? As with Brett's comments records give me pleasure, infact this music gives me pleasure so there is also a couple of large CD cabinets full upstairs, you can't ever own it all on vinyl but can enjoy as much as you can get on whatever format.I tend to rotate the two 100 hundred count DJ boxes i take out sorry took out...lol select tunes to work in with the venue, carry the tunes which make up the foundation of a spot, always include new additions when possible, i'm content with rotating and selecting from perhaps a 1000 records, and can call on pockets of my collection as a back up.Other sections of the collection are private and are simply just that my collection. Brilliant fun though. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

So a white Karen demo is a safe bet then???? lol Mark Bicknell.

I was just going to say that Ted Mark Bicknell.

I'll stick with my Jameco white demo only cost me a tenner way back though Mark Bicknell.

Ady.....you said 'Blinking' at least twice....lol i thought you were going to swear there for a minute...lol Enjoyable. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

So very sad. Mark Bicknell.

Oh bollocks Ken...i give up...lol Pontificate all you like mate...lol Mark Bicknell.

Yes...lol Mark Bicknell.

I'm sure it would but don't look at me to start it...lol Mark Bicknell.

Rod....you need some serious professional help mate....lol Oh i'll have a portion of no 6, no 23, no 56 and a fried rice please. Mark Bicknell.

Now a shoelace and we might be able to cut a deal....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

You shut up! you, you, old fart you. Mark Bicknell.

Sorry it would help if i spelt Detroit right...lol...now should be spelt correctly...lol Mark Bicknell.

Both Detroit and Chicago have given the rare soul scene IMO the sound we now call Northern Soul, yes there were other cities in the States who produced some wonderful records but the motor and windy cities are without question head and shoulders above the rest, outside of Motown in Detroit and Chess in Chicago both cities had hundreds of small mom and pop labels all trying to emulate and find their success in commercial terms and as we now know failed for whatever reasons. I thought it would be interesting to compare the two cities, their contribution to our scene in terms of the huge number of records we collect, play and dance too. So which do you favour and why? i like both cities for a number of reasons and if this thread creates interest then perhaps we can debate in detail. If i'm pushed Detroit just has the edge mainly down to the volume of labels and the pure quality of the likes of Ric - Tic, Thelma, D - Town, Revilot etc. but i guess the same can be said for the likes of One - derful, M-Pac, St Lawrence etc. So Detroit or Chicago???? over to you. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Phil, are you suggesting that all the good quality records cost big money???? bit of a sweeping statement, yes it's true that many of the so called big records have a price tag to match but there are also hundreds of lesser priced that are as good but perhaps not in the hands and collections of the so called right people or DJ's. Interesting point this but how does the scene judge a good record? who's playing it is often the starting block, how many copies are there? etc. Does it make you a better DJ if you play the big ticket items and i don't mean you personally Phil i mean in general? I'm not having a go or a pop i just find this topic interesting. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I've kept this record on Soutown to my ear it's a better recording sounds crisper. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Kirsty, he likes PG Tips mate...lol Mark Bicknell.

Just to add the female show will be going out this coming Sunday also thanks to one or two people for some superb ideas for future shows, i will be in touch. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

And not forgetting Emmer Green Youth Club there Kevin....yes i guess it's my fault...lol good luck with the site mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thanks and sorry Nick did'nt realise that Kevin had posted on here, again this new site is well worth a look. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Hi everyone, i thought you might like to know that my good friend Kevin Cox has just set up a new site Soulspinner.com which is well worth a look, the site is dedicated to all things soulful, with the main idea being the selling of records by set sale and auction, forums etc. there is also a DJ page where you can post comments, top tens etc. you can register free of charge and it would be nice if everyone here on soul source supported Kevin's new venture, i'm sure Mike won't mind me mentioning this here. Take a look and show some support if records are your thing, i'm sure there are going to be some juicy records on offer just as soon as Kevin gets the main stock posted up on the site. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Sorry mate but i've got major problems with my PC at the moment so i can't help you with a soundclip, just to say if you like McKinley Travis you will simply adore The Young Hearts version, crisper production, great group record infact it's stunning mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell.