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Sold my Freddie Houston boot on eBay about a year ago, I advertised it as a boot and still managed to get £30 for it.

From Universal: “For Volume 2 a few changes to the box packaging have been made. We have adapted the label copy insert into a more substantial four page card leaflet. Vinyl will also be manufactured at Optimal to give the authentic push out centre hole of the time. Sleeves will be paper rather than gloss card. The selection of tracks again represent highly sought after vinyl releases compiled by journalist and DJ Richard Searling. Boxes will be limited edition and numbered.” I made a promise to myself that I would resist buying volume 2, but the track list and changes noted above have made it impossible to resist...

I would imagine the tracks are for the second CD, these are not included in the film soundtrack.

The first CD contains music from the film itself, the second CD is a selection of tracks compiled by Elaine Constantine that are not featured in the soundtrack, or at least not given any prominence.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Northern-Soul-The-Film-Bonus/dp/tracks/B00JYDGFXA/ref=dp_tracks_all_1#disc_1 The CD package is released on Monday July 7th, so presumably the film will be in cinemas around the same time. Unusual to find DVD extras in there too - I would have expected that to be saved for the DVD/Blu-Ray release of the film.

Epitome of Sound - You don't love me/Where were you

I have most of the Grapevine singles, all bought at the time of release. I must admit that I never considered for one minute that some of them would achieve any kind of value in the future. So, yes, you have a point there. If I remember correctly, 1980 was the big year for Grapevine releases, I was 17 years old then and they were the nearest I could get to owning an original, at 85p each, they were affordable and credible (to me, at least). Maybe the Outta Sight releases are the modern equivalent. Now in my 50's, mortgage paid and with more disposable income, I guess that I am lucky that I'm now in a position to dismiss some new reissues in favour of chasing original vinyl.

I understand that the original sound recording requires licensing, but does the reproduction of label designs, artwork and logos require a separate license? The Benny Troy record is unusual though, in that the label is Outta Sight, but it uses the De-Lite design. I have always believed that bootleg copy's of records don't affect values of originals, but given the sound quality and appearance of Outta Sight releases, these apparently legal reissues may have some effect. And no, they aren't anything to get excited about, they will never be of any value, either historically or monetarily - except to Outta Sight themselves of course.

It's a single track 7" with Ragtime Girl on the A side. I bought it on Ebay a couple of years ago.

Brazilian (Demo?) 33rpm

<https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEVERLY-ANN-Youve-Got-Your-Mind-c-w-ROY-HAMILTON-You-Shook-Me-Up-Listen-/291130879216?pt=UK_Records&hash=item43c8c0acf0 Awful sounding off-centre sound clip, re-naming of the writer credits, 'ASCAF', arranged and conducted by Jimmey Winnet.

I agree Pete. The theme from Department S was always a favourite of mine, along with High Chaparral.

I'm out of 'likes', some great replies so far. Thanks.

I like the message, really sweet.

Back in the mid 80's, I went to a black music record fair at the Old Vic hotel in Wolverhampton and picked up a copy of Edwin Starr - I have faith in you on UK Polydor. It was in great condition, except for some wavy writing in ballpoint pen on the SOS side. A couple of years ago I decided to catalogue my collection of 45's on my PC, including making notes about condition etc. It was only then that I noticed that the writing was actually Edwin's signature! I guess that in some circumstances, writing, or even radio station stickers can add interest and desirability to a record. A radio station sticker can put a 45 in a specific place in time I guess. Does anyone else have anything of interest, or maybe you always like your labels 100% clean?

Being something of a Hi-Fi enthusiast, recording quality can play a large part in determining what I listen to at home. Other than Jazz and Opera, I will give almost anything a go. Northern Soul rarely sounds particularly 'hi-fi', but then it doesn't need to. Kent CD releases sound awesome on decent kit though.

Chooooon!!

The Constellations - I don't know about you Sam Williams - Love slipped through my fingers Big Dee Irwin - You satisfy my needs

Well, 'the scene' has got you armchair fans covered too: Something nice to hang on your lounge wall to remind you what Northern Soul is, what a classic 'East Side' by Hank Jacobs is and some classic 45s that you need in your collection, like the Epitome of Sound, on red Sandbag. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171044091244?var=470254592593&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

The Crow - Autumn of Tomorrow... seriously though, Frankie and Johnny - I'll Hold You, because it all sounds so sincere and you can feel the chemistry in that duet.

Jimmy Ruffin - What becomes of the brokenhearted

Thanks for the reply Pete

Just been watching a video of Julius Wechter and his Baja Marimba Band playing 'Brasilia' on YouTube - They certainly have a distinctive style! Not sure what they are smoking though.

Agreed

I've just found the bootleg of this 45 while clearing out the loft. Would anybody care to let me know the story behind it, what it's origins are, when, where and who played it? I'm surprised that demand would ever have been high enough for it to be booted. Also came across Grand Piano Company and Julius Wechter boots. I guess that all three of these records come from the same (crazy?) era, in terms of popularity on the NS circuit. I must have acquired these as part of a job lot over thirty years ago. Thanks in advance.