Benji

Superior? I think it's sh*te when compared to Hal Miller. But each to their own as they say. Anyway, the one that Pete S posted as "Hal Millers Dad" is the Mitch Ryder take if anyone's interested...

FINAL BUMP, ALL AUCTIONS ENDING THIS (SUNDAY) AFTERNOON...

Thanks for that and your PM! Never too ashamed to embarass myself, I got that Goldmine CD but never really paid attention to it

THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR HELP GUYS. I KNEW YOU'D HELP ME. CHEERS! Just to recollect: 1) Judy Stokes - A real man - Soul Power 2) Little Curtis and the Blues - Please keep me - Vanco Anyone with current prices for them? I take it both are very hard to find, aren't they?

Here's a mp3 file taken from the tape with both tracks, first one is "the heartstoppers" then "detroit soul" (at about 02:35 into the file) Any help in identifying either song much appreciated! Yarmouth_1990___Tape_3.2.mp3

Was wondering if somebody can help me to identify two tunes. I have both on audio tape only and are recordings of the radio shows during the Great Yarmouth Northern Soul Weekender 1990. I think the DJ on the Radio was Rob Marriott but am not too sure about that. Anyway, the tunes are: 1) Heartstoppers feat. Betty Baker - My man sure is real. Might be a cover up I dunno. earthy, funky late 60s/early 70s dancer with some mean horns (hope this makes sense, I'm not used to that funky slang of todays hip youths). 2) Detroit Soul - my darling please. Pretty sure this is a cover up. Midtempo dancer. The horns suggest a Carolina beach blue eyed combo and the singer is a bit lightweight, Real title might be "please leave me" or "please give me". Checked Refosoul for both titles but didn't find anything. Will try to upload sound clips soon TIA Benji

tiny lunch time bump: AUCTIONS ENDING ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON!

don't eat yellow snow!

UPDATED!

Am I right in assuming the Tamla-Motown take is the same as the original VIP one?

Plenty of lesser condition copies around, about 300 in M- but about 150 max in VG condition.

I have a recording of the A-Bet reissue version on my laptop at home. Can post it either tonight or tomorrow if you guys still need it, please PM me a reminder if that's the case... Edit: Have a recording of the 45 version as well that I can post...

1) Jackie Shane - Stand up straight and tall - German Ariola (with Picture Sleeve!) - 150 GBP o.n.o. SOLD Without a doubt the rarest format for this R&B in-demander! Unlike the US release on Modern this little beauty here is pressed on solid vinyl and plays without any background noise at all. Vinyl is in EX condition but has a very little edge warp which doesn't affect play at all! The cover is in VG- condition only with the lower seam cellotaped. 2) James Royal - I've lost you - German CBS (with original Promotion sleeve!) - 40 GBP o.n.o. According to Manship's site this great cover of the Jackie Wilson classic was a UK-only release. That's not correct, here you have the very hard to find german CBS release complete with its pre-release promotion sleeve. Pressed on heavy vinyl it plays in EX condition, almost M-. Sleeve is EX condition as well. See scans. 3) The Steelers - Get it from the bottom/I'm sorry - German CBS (with Picture sleeve!) - 8 GBP Looking for unusual releases? How about this german oddity? Haven't seen or heard of this release before until I picked one up last week, it sure is a hard one. Pressed on heavy vinyl it plays in EX condition. Sleeve is VG condition. See scans. Please PM for further informations, post is 3 GBP regular in Europe, 5 GBP registered in Europe, more for post outside Europe and less for post in Germany. Insurance post possible as well. Paypal or cash please Soundfiles available on request!

new bunch of 45s on Ebay now. All with low starting price. Please click here Archie Bell - Beautiful Child - Atlantic David Ruffin - You can come right back to me - Motown Debbie Dean - Why am I loving you - VIP W/D Drifters - Baby what I mean - UK Atlantic Du-Ettes - Please forgive me - One-Derful Eddie Foster - I never knew - IN (Reissue) Jackie Wilson - Who who song/Since you showed me how to be happy - UK Coral Jerry Cook - I hurt on the other side - Troyx Jimmy Delphs - Almost - Karen JJ Barnes - Chains of love - Groovesville John Schroeder Orch - Soul for sale - Piccadilly UK D/J Len Jewell - Bettin on love/Paint me - Teri De Leslie Uggams - Love is a good foundation - Sonday (Reissue) Linda Lyndell - Bring your love back to me - Volt (Reissue) Madeline Bell - Picture me gone - Philips Marie Knight - That's no way to treat a girl - Musicor (Reissue) Morris Chestnut - Too darn soulful - Renfro Sid Herring - Do it in the name of love - Muscle Richie Barrett - I will love you - Swan W/D HB Barnum - Call on me - RCA Ad Libs - Nothings worse than being alone - Share Astors - Candy/I found out - UK Atlantic Capreez - How to make a sad man glad - Sound (Reissue) Clovers - One more time - Porwin Ellusions - You didn't have to leave - Lamon (Reissue) Parliament - Don't be sore at me - Revilot Wynder K. Frog - I feel so bad/Jumping Jack Flash - U.A. W/D

For Sale: The Steelers - Get it from the bottom/I'm sorry - German CBS (with Picture sleeve!) - 8 GBP Looking for unusual releases? How about this german oddity? Haven't seen or heard of this release before until I picked one up last week, it sure is a hard one. Pressed on heavy vinyl it plays in EX condition. Sleeve is VG condition. See scans attached. Please PM for further informations, post is 3 GBP regular in Europe, 5 GBP registered in Europe, more for post outside Europe and less for post in Germany. Insurance post possible as well. Paypal only!

For Sale: James Royal - I've lost you - German CBS (with original Promotion sleeve!) - 40 GBP o.n.o. According to Manship's site this great cover of the Jackie Wilson classic was a UK-only release. That's not correct, here you have the very hard to find german CBS release complete with its pre-release promotion sleeve. Pressed on heavy vinyl it plays in EX condition, almost M-. Sleeve is EX condition as well. See scans attached. Soundfile available on request! Please PM for further informations, post is 3 GBP regular in Europe, 5 GBP registered in Europe, more for post outside Europe and less for post in Germany. Insurance post possible as well. Paypal or cash.

For Sale: Jackie Shane - Stand up straight and tall - German Ariola (with Picture Sleeve!) - 150 GBP o.n.o. Without a doubt the rarest format for this R&B in-demander! Unlike the US release on Modern this little beauty here is pressed on solid vinyl and plays without any background noise at all. Vinyl is in EX condition but has a very little edge warp which doesn't affect play at all! Unfortunately the cover is in VG- condition only with the lower seam cellotaped. See scans attached. Please PM for further informations, post is 3 GBP regular in Europe, 5 GBP registered in Europe, more for post outside Europe and less for post in Germany. Insurance post possible as well. Paypal or cash please

I agree but what puzzles me, the Penniman reissue has a fantastic sound quality from what I remember so they sure haven't dubbed it from one of the bootlegs/reissues but at least from the original acetate or even master tape? Is there really no hint on the label or producer on the acetate?

I guess there've been more than just one or two different labels called "Big City". I mean, it's not the most imaginative name in the world, is it?

There are always two views on everything. My view and the wrong one...

Thanks for confirming. Not that I would have lost any sleep over it but when I saw the Mr. Lucky scan I started wondering...

I've just noticed the copy of Mr. Lucky "I was born to love you" on Stardom that is currently on Ebay. The label scan shows the record was written and produced by a certain Lucky Davis, I assume that he's singing as well (too much of a name coincidence IMO) but is he also Lucky Davis (as on Highland 45s) and maybe even Luckey Jamal Davis ("Love is better"/"Vacate" on Big City)? Mr. Lucky on Stardom was from L.A. and I understand Highland Records were from L.A. as well so my theory might be true? Does anyone know where the Big City 45 was from. Doesn't give any info on its label...

did they at least have the rights to issue the tracks? Anyone?

I seem to remember the Diplomats became the Skullsnaps? So were they the Puzzles as well in between? Or am I mixing up?

I agree, as bizarre (or naughty? ) as "smelling vinyl" may sound. Even if it was still sealed and stored away in a dry room for 30 odd years there's a huge difference in smell and 'feeling' of vinyl and cover between a recent press and one done 20/30 odd years ago.