Greg Belson

Hello all - Looking for a minty copy of Zilla Mayes - All I want is you on Tou-sea. I'm not sure whether this came out on styrene or vinyl, but if there's a preference, then a vinyl copy would be great. Please PM here if you can help. Thanks alot!

'Sweet hitchhiker' is a fantastic record. Great stuff - thanks alot!!!

Hello all, I'm looking for a nice minty copy of the following LP: The Violinaires - Groovin' with Jesus on Checker. PM me please if anybody can help. Thanks alot!

Hello all, I'm trying to track down a discography for the LA based Shur-tinga label. Can anybody help? Thanks alot........Greg

Cold Sweat is the track James cites as starting the wagon rolling for him. Penned by Alfred Ellis. Nathaniel Mayer with 'Love and Affection' surely had a hand in creating the early funk sound, but obviously didn't get anywhere near the exposure that Mr Brown had.

Hello all, I'm looking for a minty copy of; File Miles Out - Super sweet girl of mine on Hot line. Please either PM here or mail me at hogwashing@hotmail.com if you can help. Thanks alot!

Thanks for your replies. Has anybody tried the method of gaffer taping the flipside? A mate of mine swears it works, but I'm not too sure.

I've had a copy of a track for ages with an edge crack about 1/2 a cm inwards, and it seems that the record is seldom seen. (It's Almeta Latimer 'Tobaco Road' on De-Vel if anyone's interested!) And it clicks - lightly, but still noticeable. I'm not precious about keeping the b-side, but does anyone have any permanent fixes for edge cracks? Everything I've tried so far has only gone as far to take a loud click, to a just noticeable one. Cheers.

Most helpful, Steve - ta muchly.

Thanks, Pete - well I've been offered a yellow label copy - I'll check for the Soul Galore thing. I didn't see it before so maybe it's an original. The bloke wants me to make a decent offer - and he's a mate so don't want to stitch him etc etc. Any clues, people? Cheers.

Thanks alot for the info on that Steve.

Can anybody give me a bit more info on this track? I understand the original 45 is on Joker and there's been at least one repress/boot of it that I know. How rare is the Joker piece and does anybody have an idea of whether I'll have to go deep in the pockets to fork out for one? Thanks alot for any help.

Looking for a copy of; Beverley Wheeler - Don't shake my tree. Cheers.....G

Is this the going price then for a copy the Leah 45? Crikey!

Oliver.......that's fantastic!! Thanks alot for that - much appreciated. For the record, I met my missus whilst playing Jeans version of 'Hitchhike' out, and her asking what the track was. And I'm still playing out 'Early one morning' as part of my sets. A very treasured LP in my household! Our love to Jean!!

Would you consider a spare 35 year old kidney in part exchange for this tune, jordi? Good mileage, one careful owner, delivery charges paid for! Smashin' record.

10 that are currently sounding very nice for me; Bobby Butler - Next time you see me (Teardrop) Sandy Gaye - Done got good to me (Moonshot) Jimmy Brinson - I don't want to hear it know (Brin) Tabby Thomas - Sugar Daddy (Bullseye) Beverly Wheeler - Don't shake my tree (BSC) Emperors Soul 69 - Bring out yourself (Futura) Frankie Jenkins - You're hurting me (Skann) Bobby Dunn - Do the Bobby Dunn (Jas) 400 years of what - Get down people (Counterpart) O.C. Tolbert - Hard times (Rolyak) All will probably get a spin at the Jazzman! night this Saturday.

Not my kinda tune at all - I think it's dreadful - but the Valentin went on the bay for about £150 or something close.

I hear everything that you're both saying, but the fault in this case isn't Andy's. The door price is set by the venue, not by the DJ - at least, that seems to be the case whenever I've played there. As a venue, I've seen their prices slowly escalate, just recently a ticket to see Raphael Saadiq was in the region of £20+. Andy is an excellent DJ who plays records in his own style - which is different for the kids. He mixes, scratches, beat matches and all that kind of stuff. Now I know that's not everybody's cup of char, but it's something different, and it appeals to the kids. The price is steep IMO, but I think I'm right in saying it's not his fault.

The album was booted a few years back. They also released another single not a patch on 'New Day' - Al's razor blade.

What night are you doing Smersh, James? I'm probably about on Friday but not Saturday. I'ld be up for the reccy on Friday.

Mate, I've started to have a gander over here every now and again. You know me, fella - always looking to pick up some knowledge, and impart some of my own! I had a chat with you on Saturday about dough and I thought we were OK for the end of this week. If that needs to change, let me know and I'll try and sort out some kind of paypal arrangement with the missus and I can drop her the cash back by Monday. G

It maybe sacrilege to some, but the album is well worth seeking out. Very nice home listen - Velvet Hammer - Call Me on Soozi

If I had to choose a 45, I'ld go with Priscilla Price 'Rockerfella Jones' - a record that has absolutely everything in just under 3 minutes of gorgeousness. Yep, would never part with that one. Album would be Jean Dushon with 'Make way for Jean Dushon' on 1964 Argo. Just a superb album from start to finish - Hitchhike, Baia, Early one morning.......bootiful!

He's also had a few copies of the funk cut by OFS Limited 'Mister Kidneys'. I spoke to him on a deal with that particular 45 and he appears to be genuine, but kinda keeps his cards to his chest ie doesn't disclose the quantity in stock he has. It would seem from the growing number of Prix sides for sale at the moment, that there has been a good find direct with the label, distro house etc.