Pleased to say there's not much in either me soul or dance/ disco collections that I've not been able to replace over the years. Its the nigly one like the Valentino's- 'sweeter' and the epitome of sound that used to sell @ 20 and are now around 150, that i cant bring myself to hand over the readies for again that bother me.
A quid, thats exorbinate, it'd have to be no more than ten bob for me to buy without listening, unless it looks very tasty, but then I'm a cheapskate when it comes to tunes
country labels can look really similar to indie soul labels, i've been burnt a few times, but finding a piece of black magic can more than make up for it.
Buying blind, anyone still do it? has the invention of youtube made this a rare practice nowadays? as a lot of semiknowns are alrerady up on there and many clips can be found on other sources. Do you still buy blind, whata re your best and worst blind buys?
Its just how it should be Tony, some might scoff at some of the top 500 oldies that were played, but really nowadays how many places, in the area, can you go and hear Top notch oldies offa original vinyl, at a soul night!
More to add from;
John Farrah
Jimmy Rae- Philly Dog around the world
George Kirby- What can i do
Walter and the sisters- How long
( + loads of other amazing tunes I didnt know)
Nick Marshall
Jackie Lee-darkest days
Linda Jones- just cant live my life
Rchard Temple- that beat and that rhythm
Freddie Chavez- never know why
again loads I've forgotton but that shouiuld give the just, and not a bootleg in sight!!!!!!
Thanks Stew, right here;s some bit that the guys who dont post on here played to give you an overveiw,
Paul Dale
Kim weston- Thrill a moment
Brenda Hollaway- When I'm gone
Frankie Beverly- If thats what you wanted
Mickey Champion- What good am I
Tony Evans
Little Charles- Think I'll take what's left
Tony Midleton- To the ends of the earth
Jean Carter- Like one
Otis Smith- Let her go
( and a host of great lesser know tunes, Ive either forgotten or dont know)
i can remember seeeing Keb around 89, at the Brain in londons west end, he seemed as shocked to see me as he me! He opened up with some hot Rare grrove and followed the vibe into super heavy funk, they were a bunch of top breakdancers in that night, they really seemed to lap him up.
vol 1
https://www.discogs.com/Ian-Wright-Fryer-Present-Soul-Spectrum-The-Mixtape-Volume-1/release/2298253
Top comp too, I wouldnt mind a copy, especially the mixed version.
I've got, funk spectrum,( keb and Ian wright) jazz spectrum and the latin spectum's, all on bmg, but I've never seen the first soul vol, Ill dig on discogs!