Pete S

I'm starting to like this

A previously unknown mutant hybrid!

I kind of agree with you (Dennis) but it was still only released due to Northern demand as were The Velvets, Jerry Williams, Harold Melvin get Out etc. So thats why they get referred to as reissues.

No it wasn't, where did you get that uninformed rubbish from? It had a release date scheduled and advance copoies weresent out to reviewers, tv stations etc. That's what a demo is. They didn't do the demo to test demand. Ifthey did, why have many of the EMI labels demos got release dates printed on them?

Oi, excuse me!

I've got this. Had no idea it was being played anywhere, it's in with the general soul stuff.

The difference between this and Rufus Lumley is that this was issued solely due to Northern demand but Lumley was a new release at the time. Jimmy Robbins came out in the 60's, not in the 70's due to Northern demand.

It's not about Tommy it's about the fact that someone used The Champion! Well that was my point anyway. And if he indeed does read every thread he'll know he's been praised to high heaven on here and I don't think there's ever been a bad word said against him.

I was just pointing out that it was a few months back, but you're right, I don't think it was mentioned at the time so thanks for bringing it up.

See above Ged - you're right

It's ok until the horrendous backing vocals come in, then it's a joke

HERE ARE SOME NICE UK LABEL ITEMS ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - SCANS OF ALL ITEMS ARE BELOW THE HIT PACK - NEVER SAY NO TO YOUR BABY - TAMLA MOTOWN TMG 513 75 DON COVAY - SEE SAW - ATLANTIC 4056 15 THE DETROIT SPINNERS - I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU - TAMLA MOTOWN TMG 627 15 GARNET MIMMS - MY BABY - UNITED ARTISTS 1153 15 THE VELVELETTES - LONELY LONELY GIRL AM I - TAMLA MOTOWN TMG 521 150 MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS - HEAT WAVE - STATESIDE 228 50 THE CONTOURS - JUST A LITTLE MISUNDERSTANDING - TAMLA MOTOWN TMG 564 45 IKE & TINA TURNER - I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT YOU SAY - SUE 350 20 CHUCK WOOD - SEVEN DAYS TOO LONG - BIG T 104 15 THE SUPREMES - WHEN THE LOVELIGHT STARTS SHINING THROUGH HIS EYES - STATESIDE 257 RED & WHITE DEMO 175 THE MARVELETTES -= DANGER HEARTBREAK DEAD AHEAD - TAMLA MOTOWN TMG 535 35 THE CARROLS - SURRENDER YOUR LOVE - POLYDOR 56081 15 THE SUPREMES - COME SEE ABOUT ME - STATESIDE 376 RED & WHITE DEMO 175

We did talk about in private until she threatened me with slagging my name off on any and every forum and mailing list she could find, which is why this topic is called 'getting my retaliation in first' - she told me she was going to spread whatever rubbish she could make up. Anyway, I've been asked to close the thread now so I will do so, if anyone wants to open a new one, fine by me. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and offered testimony to my honesty, I think we all know the truth

Where the f&ck am I going to get £400 from I paid my rent with it!

Er, yes it is actually, it's hard having only records to rely on for income

Because it's hard work selling records nowadays and when it's an expensive one I want the person to be positive before the deal is done, which is why she was sent the mp3 of it, she was able to decide from that recording. To insinuate that I somehow doctored the recording, like she is doing, is slanderous - the usb deck plugs into the computer and I just record it using audacity, no filters, no clean up programs, nothing. The reason I didn't offer her the money back is because there is nothing wrong with the record, I would say the same to you if you bought something off me, if it's damaged or not as described, then yes I will take it back, but if it is exactly as described - then why should I take it back? And another thing thats actually being missed here. £400 for that record is actually a bargain, even if it was in VG minus it would be worth more than that, someone who really wanted the record would have been absolutely delighted getting it for that price.

It's just not worth the stress Paul, honestly.

You've read all the replies and it's pretty obvious who people believe. I never, ever overgrade records, what would the point of that be? Oh just send it back and I'll refund your money IF it's in the same condition that I sent it out in. You've lost any credibility that you ever had though.

Hello Paloma, I can see you reading this

Blimey that would be a solution!

No don't do it, it's making light of it and this really has upset me so I;d rather we didn't go down that road Joe

It is quite serious though, she's slagging me off to anyone who will listen and sh*t sticks eventually. If I take this record back, I'll make a video of me recording it to mp3 and posting it up, if it sounds exactly the same as the one I sent her (which it will) then it'll be pretty obvious who's lying.

Cheers mate. I've just had some Spanish bloke unsubscribe from my list because apparently I ripped him off (first I heard of it and he never complained before) and that he would never buy anything from me anyway (despite buying whatever I'm supposed to have ripped him off with and the fact he's been getting the lists for over 5 years).

I couldn't hear it properly to be honest