Pete S

I might get one if Prada do one

Saw them in pantomime at the Wolvo Grand, 1970 I think...with Susan Maughan. Top qiality entertainment for a 10 year old.

My God, I sell the Sweethearts for £40, it's not even rare! Sam & Dave came out on UK King I think, not even worth £20 on that label.

If it's red and white Atlantic, it's a demo and it wasn't booted as a demo, only an issue - brilliant copy mind, missing the AT stamp

I never left the scene and hand on heart I believe that 1974 -77 were the best years ever! I've never cared whether the artist was black white or purple, if I like a record then I like a record. Today I received The Magictones - How Can I Forget You (Wheelsville), I put on a tape and followed it with the fantastic Joannie Sommers Don't Pity Me...if I had to chose between the two, Joannie every time..

Jamie - try Clownpat! p.s. he has some interesting video material too

Er...I haven't got that !

No probs, just thought it was strange

Paul Anka is actually Chinese and Dean Parrish is an Aztec

How do you know John & The Weirdest are black? Eh?

how come you replied to my comment about Bari Track with a slagging off of Paul Weller - I never expressed an opinion on him!

They are, thats what I was saying to Mick 'I Invented Northern Soul' Smith

I Miss My Baby. But the instrumental is better than the vocal anyway

It doesn't need any vocals - rest MY case

How do you know two of Epitome are black? You can't possibly know that. The singer is white, the producer is white, they are from New Jersey and are American-Italian.

Two words: BARI TRACK

If you're talking about Northern Soul per se I don't think it matters and never have. Obviously records like Tim Tam are crap, but I just went through the first 50 of my own records and pulled out reflections - adam & eve epitome of sound - you don't love me embers - watch out girl adams apples - don't take it out john & the weirdest - can't get over freddie chavez - they'll never know why is john hendley black or white, dunno, but I love all of those records and have done since they were first played, in fact I don't think I've ever met anyone who didn't like the Epitome Of Sound record. The soul police do their best to rule this scene with their black-or-nothing policies. Bollocks, I reserve the right to enjoy Paula Parfitt

I think it's a bit sketchy at the moment but it seems he died in Peru, of a heart attack...got me thinking about all those records I used to have (most now on cd) - the clash, orange juice, joy division, josef k, devo, the brilliant Festive 50's and so on, and I'll never forget him playing Eddie Parker - Love You baby when it came out on Grapevine and he said after it "that was fantastic, more of the same please Grapevine". Plus you were always guarnteed a smattering of top class dub reggae every night.

Not a soul post but I find that news really sad, an all round good bloke and far more influential on myself than the late Dave Godin...taught me a lot about music in the late 70's and early 80's and so much of my collection comes from his recommendations (non-soul obviously) RIP

I remember a list I used to get in 87/88, I think it was Soul Stop records, they had that King Tutt record on every list for a year at £10, but not only that, they had the entire back stock of Rules by Gil Blanding, same price, and a couple of other things that are now considered rare. Of course I was sensible and bought multiple copies of Swinging Camels by Detroit Roadrunners

I bought a Betty Turner off a Belgian guy a month back, it arrived within 4 days, top record and service - name was Patrick.Records - any of you remember the Belgian scam artist around 4 years ago who took loads of people for a ride - fortunately I sent my money registered and it was never signed for, so it was returned to me unopened!

Billy, I don't know about the Della Reese being a 'rare issue' - there are no demos, they are all issues, like Ketty Lester - Some Things...

Careful though, the demos have the other side on both sides...something about Columbus I think...

Hi folks, dunno if any of your are interested but I'll post it up anyway cheers pete PETE SMITH 28 JENKS ROAD WOMBOURNE WOLVERHAMPTON WV5 0BL 01902 893569 pete.smith@freeuk.com Hi Folks Smaller list this week, but it's nice to be able to get the lists out weekly again. More great stuff to come next week. Anyone new to the lists, and I know there are quite a few who've joined up recently, if you want details of Northern Soul dvd's - official and otherwise - just drop me a line, the list is at the bottom of the page. Cheers Pete Please note - if records are not paid for within 7 days they will be relisted Postage - in the UK £1.50 recorded delivery or £5 special delivery Europe - £1.50 normal airmail, £6 special delivery Elsewhere - £2 normal airmail, £8 special delivery ALL CREDIT CARDS WELCOME GEORGE BLACKWELL - CAN'T LOSE MY HEAD - SMOKE VG+ 600 Well here's one that doesn't turn up every day - this is a definite original, it's on vinyl, has no P.B. in the run off and is guaranteed. It's well played but no major problems, a few surface marks and initials on the other side...only the second time I've ever had a real one of these, needs a good home. THE HYMES SISTERS - WALKING AROUND THE TOWN - JERJIMHAN EX 60 Very nice girl group dancer LESLIE UGGAMS - LOVE IS A GOOD FOUNDATION - SONDAY EX 30 Nice copy, an issue with the picture label GINO WASHINGTON - LIKE MY BABY (INST) - DO DE RE VG++ 45 Awesome instrumental, few light clicks in places, my own copy POSSE - EVIL - JANUS VG+ 50 Okay well this looks like it's going to be rough, there's a fair bit of ringwear and the vinyl is marked but it plays really really well, some minor noise on the very quite bits but apart from that, fine, and perfect for djing with THE BRACELETS - YOU'RE JUST FOOLING YOURSELF - 20TH CENTURY DEMO EX 80 Beautiful copy of this excellent girl group sound SANDRA PHILLIPS - YOU SUCCEEDED - BROADWAY VG+ 25 Never understoof why this wasn't massive - far better than World Without Sunshine BOBBY BLAND - SHOES - DUKE EX- 25 Classic RAY POLLARD - THE DRIFTER - UNITED ARTISTS DEMO VG+ 125 Bit of label wear and a tiny split second hiss on the first note - otherwise fine DETROIT SOUL - ALL OF MY LIFE - MUSIC TOWN EX 75 Stamped original FRANCES NERO - KEEP ON LOVING ME - SOUL DEMO EX 100 Very rare white demo - same track both sides MARY WELLS - ME WITHOUT YOU - 20TH CENTURY M 15 Superb midtempo, as are all her 20th Century sides HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUE NOTES - GET OUT (AND LET ME CRY) - LANDA EX 60 Lovely issue LUTHER INGRAM - RUN FOR YOUR LIFE - HURDY GURDY EX 150 Same track as The Harrison Brothers, ultra-rare Detroit dancer, first copy I've ever seen BUDDY LAMP - YOU'VE GOT THE LOVING TOUCH - WHEELSVILLE EX 40 Nice Detroit double sider with I Wanna Go Home on the flip CLAUDE HUEY - WHY WOULD YOU BLOW IT - GALAXY EX 200 Huge indemand nighter sound as featured on NS Classiest Rarities cd RECORDS REDUCED FROM PREVIOUS LISTS This is stuff that either didn't sell or people ordered and didn't pay for, you know who you are, thanks a lot! This is where the bargains are. MARJORIE BLACK - ONE MORE HURT - SUE DEMO EX 100 Some might say this is a high price but this is one hell of a rare white demo, it's a monster sound for anyone who plays it and it's fantastic...so...a bargain! RUFUS LUNLEY - I'M IN LOVE AGAIN - SKYSCRAPER DEMO EX 70 Very very rare original white demo AMANDA HUMPHREY - POWER OF LOVE - USA DEMO EX 45 Brilliant lesser known Wigan spin, powerful stuff TAJ MAHAL - A LOT OF LOVE - COLUMBIA M 25 Now forgotten oldie, massive in 77, this is an unplayed stock copy MR TEARS (PARIS) - DON'T LEAD ME ON - 4J VG 25 Looks a bit rough this one, has a bit of noise, but from a collectors point of view it's unusual as it's a plain black design before the label had a revamp BETTY TURNER - BE CAREFUL GIRL - LIBERTY DEMO VG++ 90 This has a few surface marks so I've downgraded it but it plays better than the grade, cream label demo, has 4 x's on the label...good price for this one though KENNI WOODS - CAN'T HE TAKE A HINT - PHILIPS VG++ 25 Again some light marks stop this one getting an EX grade. Has some ringwear on the label. This is a great dancer from Kenni who is better known as Sandi Sheldon! MAXINE WOODS & PAT PATTERSON - I'M SO HUNGRY - DE-TO VG+ 50 Must admit this is a new one on me, books at 200 quid but not sure why - very very fast dancer ESTHER PHILLIPS - JUST SAY GOODBYE - ATLANTIC VG++ 60 The classic beat ballad still going strong, some light crackle at start gives it that grade but that disappears quickly GENE MCDANIELS - WALK WITH A WINNER - LIBERTY DEMO EX 70 The classic ender TATE - LOVE SHOP - CLOVERSTREET EX 100 Very underrated late Wigan/Stafford dancer DEE EDWARDS - YOU SAY YOU LOVE ME - TUBA EX 30 Beautiful Detroit midtempo sound THE LOLLIPOPS - LOVIN GOOD FEELING - IMPACT DEMO EX 90 Superb uptempo Detroit magic DORA HALL - PRETTY BOY - RAINBEAU EX 20 Stafford oldie JOY LEONARD - DON'T FEEL SORRY FOR ME - HERCULES DEMO VG 60 Again, a very rare item, books at 200, but only VG so half price THE FOXES - I MIGHT JUST FALL IN LOVE - ABC DEMO VG 50 Books at 150 but listed here at half price - nice midtempo girl group sound THE SANDPIPERS - YOUNG GENERATION - KISMET EX 20 80's biggie, great dancer APRIL STEVENS - WANTING YOU - MGM EX- 25 Nice black issue THE ARTISTICS - THIS HEART OF MINE - OKEH VG++ 70 Plays EX at least, just a few light marks and a small number sticker on the label one side, otherwise, a stunning record JUDY CLAY - YOU BUSTED MY MIND - SCEPTER EX 20 Belting Mr M's oldie, nice original red label GENE CARTER - RING AROUND MY ROSIE - JOCOY EX 60 Cracking uptempo northern/R&B dancer, Fred Smith production CHRIS PETERSON - I'LL GET EVEN WITH YOU - HI LITE EX- 40 Nice early Detroit dancer, writing on label (will describe) CHRIS HAMILTON - I'VE GOT TO HAVE YOUR LOVE - BELL DEMO EX- 20 Great girly dancer NICK ASHFORD - DEAD END KIDS - ABC DEMO M 20 Totally forgotten Mecca oldie - excellent late 60's or early 70's social comment stuff - rare VI VELASCO - I DON'T WANT TO GO ON - VEEJAY EX- 20 Nice beat ballad, small click at start so cheap! LOU JOHNSON - MAGIC POTION / ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME - BIG HILL Classic double sider EX 10 CHERYLE THOMPSON - DON'T WALK AWAY - VEEJAY DEMO M 30 Nice beat ballad GLADYS - LOVE - O-GEE M 30 Good Robert banks produced dancer, books in at 100 JIMMY CLANTON - EVERYTHING I TOUCH TURNS TO TEARS - MALA DEMO VG++ 25 The original of Barry St John, slower pace, beat ballad with big production - anyone looking for a good ender could do worse! DEE EDWARDS - TOO CARELESS WITH MY LOVE - D-TOWN VG 10