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No, just to be clear, the suggestion isn't that the actual customs charges are paying for the postal system. Here in the UK Royal Mail impose an £8 "handling" fee over and above any applicable VAT/customs charges, which the recipient of the parcel must pay to have the parcel released. It's this £8 charge which supposedly goes back into running the postal system. So here in the UK we are (potentially) paying VAT + Customs charges + £8 Royal Mail handling fee depending on the factors discussed elsewhere ie value on customs form, if sent as "gift" or "goods" etc and cost of postage.

Thank you for giving me the facts. Good to know my 8 quid is being well spent. At the risk of sounding facetious, I'm delighted to hear that for all the additional staff and facilities these fees seemingly pay for, customs charges are still not being collected. Long may it continue.........I've got 4 parcels arriving in the week.

A nice version & the flip isn't bad. The only clip I could find of that one online is here - https://www.rarenorthernsoul.com/Rare-70s-80s/17607/love-dont-come-easy/#product

Garland Green - 40 Days and Nights - Jealous Kind Of Fella LP

Garland Green - Ain't That Good Enough - Jealous Kind Of Fella LP

There's a similar thread on here every week now so, although there's still an element of luck/inconsistency call it what you will, clearly Royal Mail and/or HMRC etc are tightening up. All the info is here - https://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&propertyType=document&_pageLabel=pageTravel_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000014#P21_1913 Remember if you get a card through the door to say you owe vat/import duty Royal Mail will charge you £8 on top for the privelege.

Betty Everett - Unlucky Girl

The Dells have featured already in this thread, & I'd guess those numbers already mentioned will be the most popular choices, but here's a slower one which "has it all" imo. The Dells - A Little Understanding .....just drips soul.

Label paper type is key. Matt or glossy. Glossy labels are easier to clean. On cheaper records I use a Steadtler Mars plastic eraser to gently remove storage ring marks on the white areas of glossy labels. These are far less abrasive than conventional erasers but must still be used with care (very light pressure) to prevent label damage. After use you will see the grime on the white of the eraser. It's then necessary to scrape this residue left on the eraser away, I just use my finger nail, to reveal fresh clean white eraser surface prior to use again. On dirty labels keep checking how mucky the eraser is getting and clean it as required. This way you aren't just spreading the crap around the label. I don't try to get the label spotless, just improve it somewhat, although often they come up very clean. I wouldn't use this technique on the coloured areas of a label, or a coloured label with no white bits, as you'll easily rub through the colour. Matt labels are best avoided as are damaged/bubbled labels for obvious reasons. A good example of a label which cleans up well using this method would be 60's US RCA white label promos. Note: Try at you own risk, I accept no responsibilty for accidents.

What a great 45 it is with the awesome flip - Just Be Sincere

No worries. To be honest I would've been more suprised if you hadn't been sorted a copy by now.

Try this...but you should probably be able to get it cheaper. https://www.ebay.com/itm/JACKIE-WILSON-WHISPERS-Gettin-Louder-1966-USA-EX-COPY-/370605372386?pt=UK_Records&hash=item5649cd33e2

(Little) Carl Carlton - Why Don't They Leave Us Alone - Backbeat

Jackie Wilson - The Whispers Getting Louder The Velvelettes - Needle In A Haystack The Mirettes - He's Alright With Me Wiliam Bell - The Man In The Street The Esquires - Girls In The City The Ultimations - Would I Do It Over

Charlie Mitchell with his version of the J.R. Bailey song - After Hours. Has a nice flip too - Love Don't Come Easy.

The Spectrums - Our Meeting Place

Barry Wickham Rare Records have a VG copy listed. It isn't noted as a DJ copy in the description but the description might not be totally accurate. Obviously, if it is a stock copy, this may have radio station stamps/writing on label.....but non is mentioned in the description.

Cissy Houston - I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself

Johnny Nash - Falling In And Out Of Love

Na Allen deserves a mention. How about "I Was Telling Her About You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU9m1_zn88o

The Inclinations - I'm Gonna Make Love Last This Time

Intrigues - Fly Now - Pay Later

You learn something every day. Thanks for clearing up my misconception that this was the same Joey Dee as on Jubilee etc. The wikipedia entry for Cymande does indeed list this particular Joey Dee as vocalist/percussionist.

Maybe not the best place to post this (admin- feel free to move) but imo one of the best on International Artists is Frankie Lee's "I Love The Go Go Girls". Not the same Frankie Lee of Peacock label fame.

Joey Dee - Baby Don't You Know (I Need You)