Benji

Some of the unreleased tracks didn't do it for me too at the time when I bought the CDs. I never liked you only live twice, the strident chorus spoils it for me and LC's voice seems to be a bit off key at times. Will dig out volume 1 and 2 tonight, maybe the unreleased RCA stuff is like a good wine and needs maturing

Also on a very rare 1970s coloured bootleg. see recent thread about that...

Am I mixing it up or isn't this the one that Tim Brown rates well into three figures (800+??)?

One of my alltime favourites I'd never sell. Hardly turns up, I'd say 300-350 but more likely to be a Manship auction piece if it turns up especially if it's in M- condition.

PS: Have an UK copy of LJB "let him go" for sale if anybody's interested?

Just checked with Manship's site, LJB-Drifter came out on UA 1136 and Let him go on UA 1204. Can anyone date both releases? "Let him go" came out in Germany as well, with a nice picture sleeve. Been trying to find out if Drifter was released over here in Krautsville as well but didn't find any hint of that so far. Went to see a LJB live about 15 years ago. After the gig I asked him about his Ray Pollard covers, he remembered both songs but wasn't aware they were released, he was given two publisher's acetates to listen to. Wonder which takes the acetates featured. Ray's released ones or unfinished demo takes?

Story goes they had withdrawn the first release of "only a fool breaks his own heart" with "the drifter" on flip and re-released it few months later with "let him go (and let me love you)" on flip. Strange coincidence that "let him go" is the flip of Ray Pollard's "drifter"?

So, does anyone know this one here then?

It is. Released by Artone records who also did the dutch Tamla-Motown 45s. They usually came with a picture sleeve as well but I guess these are impossible to find 40+ years later...

Thanks for the quick replies I just wish all my record-related questions were answered that fast

What do you think is the rarer US format for James Walsh Gypsy Band - Cuz it's you? Issue or demo? I think you hardly see it on issue, do you?

Title: tony bruno - how am i gonna make it Artist: tony bruno Track: how am i gonna make it Label: hansa germany view soul record info

Have to correct myself, the first german releases licenced from CP came out on Ariola itself starting in the late 50s or so. They later introduced CP as a sub-label.

The first german CP releases were very early 60s when Chubby Checker, Chiffons, etc. had their first hits. When was the first UK CP release? Who distributed Cameo-Parkway in the UK? In Germany all CP releases were licensed, manufactured and distributed by Ariola.

never heard of a fake too but "crazy things" sure was one of the biggest sounds late 90s/early 2ks, not just UK but all over Europe...

Almost correct, Barry. That's not the only reason but the main reason IMO You're right, you could play any record either way. but the problem is the needle, back in the days needles were designed to be used in one way only. The were sort of blunt on one side so when you back-cue'd a record too fast a nasty noise was likely to develop. I understand that nowadays needles are not blunt on any side so shouldn't due any harm to your records. If unsure get a "DJ" needle or something similar from Ortofon or any other quality supplier. I cue in every record as I want end of previous and start of next record to flow smoothly. Remember that outside the british Northern Scene DJ's hardly drivel between their discs So next time anyone of you is dj'ing, balance the tone arm (about 2.5 on the scale when using a Technics 1210), get your own needles to make sure they're ok and if you cue in your record do it slooooowwwwly..

I'm not very familiar with the UK CP design but basically yes, similar. I don't have my copy of Discotheque here right now but attached scan of another german Chubby Checker release, label design is the same as on Discotheque

Marc, I know what and I know who you mean and I agree with you Bit confusing in Germany when it comes to OVO, some well known excellent DJ's do play originals only some don't, some say they do but don't have a clue on how to differ between original and pressing (e.g. "Soul Rabbi"). Personally I can't really be bothered about what a DJ plays. I'd rather hear a good song off a bootleg than a shite song off an original ... (Edited the DJ's bit as felt it wasn't really meaning what I wanted to say)

these intro lines always do it for me, unsurpassable: Now if there's a smile on my face it's only there trying to fool the public but when it comes down to fooling you now honey that's quite a diff'rent subject. AND The moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup I say a little prayer for you And if I had a penny for each time I told my mates how much I like the lyrics to Jo Ann Courcy's "I got the power" I could afford an original by now...

I've been seen dj'ing with boots every there and then. But usually trainers only for me

Attached german sleeve for At the Discotheque. Nicked the scan from the auction I won for the pricely sum of 3.50 Euros

Marc, yes and no. Yes, many titles were issued on Astra due to demand in the Pittsburgh area (label was owned by a local DJ as far as I remember). No, Astra wasn't a legit re-release label, many (if not all) releases were bootlegs. I once read a small article about Astra, probably on soulfuldetroit.com

150. Always wondered why people delete the price once a record has gone. Sure it's enough to simply state "SOLD" next to it??

Ady, could you explain what you're about for all the non-native speakers? Maybe by PM if it's too embarrassing or offensive

Finally managed to get a copy myself. Two nice sides tho I prefer the garage side ("The Wilderness"). Does anyboy know if any of both sides were released anywhere else? TIA Benji