Eddie Hubbard

As a postman myself ,I would like to say that some of us do care over peoples packages , that particular package does look like it's been folded in half , which , knowing Pete's packaging , must have taken some doing .If an item will fit through a letter box , it will be posted , no matter how high the box , so I'd advise people to have it sent recorded or special delivery and packaged well,so a signature must be received , and if it isn't , report it .We aren't in control over customs charges or handling charges as a postman ,I agree it's a rip off , I've been charged myself on occasion , and it's bloody annoying .The new system means everyone now uses vans or trolleys , and when walking using a golf style trolley , many of use would prefer to use bikes again , it's all down to health and safety .Cheers Eddie

It's weird , I have a New York acetate of Billy Clark " Too bad too sad " / " You'll never make it alone " .On the flipside it is credited to Clyde Wilson , maybe this is the same guy ? As far as I know his name isn't credited on the Gama release of the above record , it's always bugged me .....

I'll probably drive myself mad trying to work out the connection of each track , if there is one !! See you Saturday .........

Searling always used to play Jimmy Raye " Philly dog around the world " followed by Paul Sindab " Do what you wanna do " , always sounded great ....

I'll be listening extra carefully on Saturday Nev ...

Enjoyed that , especially The Twisted Wheel section , photos etc ......

The original Mel Britt 45 has a slightly darker label , no white border and the run out groove stamp is in a different place to the bootleg .Sold mine in 1995 to the Frost brothers from Leicester , along with Bobby Kline and Kenny Wells .Seemed a good deal at the time , well the scene was dying wasn't it ..ouch ...

Look forward to playing some records from my collection , hope some of you can join us ,best wishes Eddie

I bought a Mel Britt original for £8 out of Black Echoes in the 80's , think it was from Neil Rushton ...

I wish it was true , but no , that story is untrue .I had a London demo for many years ,which I won for £65 in auction from Tony Ellis in 1980 , but no issue copy .

This is the Crack Steppin side , it's a vocal though ...

Shocking news , I loved his radio show and his posts on here were always essential , informative reading .I never met him and always imagined him to be quite an elderly guy ,judging by his knowledge , sadly this wasn't the case .Rest in peace Bob , and thank you for your huge contribution to Soul music .....Eddie

Probably not a coincidence , the record dealer was from Derby .......

Bought Tony Hester - Watch Yourself [ Karate ] and Tobi Lark - Challenge My Love [ Topper ] for £3 each out of a box marked Northern Soul reissues at a record fair .Was so excited I left Sandra Phillips - World Without Sunshine issue behind ,also £3......

Bought it blind at Wigan for about £5 , didn't really do it for me then ,and took ages to sell it .Wouldn't mind one back now however , it's perfect for today ...

First person to mention it to me was Budgie [ Steve Burgess ] from Southampton , around 77-78 , it was played at Yate ...

Willie Hutch - The Duck / Love Runs Out [Dunhill ]

Is this it ?

Really sad day losing Deon .Tragic that he never made it to the UK and got to see first hand how much we love his many truly great recordings .Rest in peace Deon Jackson .....

I don't want to risk breaking it Boba ....

Wasn't the Prix label found in large quantities ?

Got this recently from my friend Cheryll Ann ..will never part with it ......and this great photo also

Great little film , one of the most atmospheric clubs I've ever visited , good to see it living on beyond Whitworth Street ...

I'd forgotten Kitch has it , still really rare , and one of my favourite records at the moment ...