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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.

Sure - I've never been to Prestatyn.

After having a good look around over the last couple of days, I've realised that I actually own some NS tat that I had forgotten about - My car has a clenched fist Northern Soul tax disc holder on the windscreen. Just got back from work and opened the post, the British Red Cross have sent me some of their tat, a bookmark, two greetings cards and two drink coasters. Anyway, more to the point, I'm planning to go to the Keele All-Nighter next month, which I notice has got a reggae room....I think I'll have a look in there to see if they suffer from the same problem, in the form of all things red, gold and green and little models of Rastafarians with huge erections, like the ones you see in gift shops when on holiday in Spain

100% true. If Ady wants more details, he only has to ask via PM.

Attempting to sell hundreds of illegal copies of Ace/Kent CDs, for example, hardly constitutes a passion in my opinion.

Hi, Please note, at no point did I mention art prints in my original post, I made reference to illegal bootlegs and other KTF tat - I have not suggested that your original art is in any way connected to what I saw, none of which was worthy of the title 'Art' and was definitely not produced in Manchester. If you were there (which I don't think you were), I missed your artwork completely. It is nothing to do with elitism either, not approving of the selling of bootleg CDs at £2 a pop is just my opinion. I'm sure that if your prints were photocopied, framed and sold for a couple of quid each by someone else, you would be very upset about it, or would even consider informing the police. I wish you good luck with your enterprise, I, for one, have already had a look at your website and I guess others will too.

Timi Yuro - It'll never be over for me. Pretty much all of it makes me shiver, a heady mix of great lyrics and a driving orchestral beat. Jerry Williams - Run, run roadrunner, the bit where he sings "I live the life I love, I love the life I live, yeah yeah,yeah, yeah" Key changes on a record are often able to make me shiver.

I've never been to Prestatyn, but I assume that you are referring to gaming machines