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Hi Andy, When you say "too many people trying to break into djing who arn't good enough" Do you mean technically, or musically?Or both? Phil.

Very interesting, thanks Mike. Regards, Phil.

Are there lot's of copies then Chalky?

Similar thing seems to have happened with a record that Stuart Bennet has played at my Soul Salvation nights. Was thought to be a one off for many years, but have been told it's been seen on a play list recently. So maybe a few have turned up. Explosive Dynamics - Whole lot of love - Lemco, fantastic tune. Another that I'd love to own. You know it Steve?

Hi Steve, The one on John's R.O.T.R. was loaned to him by mr. Watt. I'm glad to hear there are more copies though, it gives us all hope of one day owning a copy. Bloody hell, did you see that pig just fly by. Best, Phil.

Happy new year Steve. Come to Soul Salvation, Dickie plays it when he dj's for me.He was on last month, only 2 copies known I've been told, Mr. Watt and Mr. Butch. What a record though but, sends me into raptures every time. AWESOME ! Best Regards, Phil.

Thanks everyone, have got his number now. Sorted.

I urgently need to contact Karl Rhodes, as he has one of my records that Paul Sadot left with him. Paul has gone away and he was supposed to be buying the record from me. He gave back word on the deal and should have got the record back to me. However, he sent me a text message saying that Mr. Rhodes has the record. Not much use to me, as I don't know the guy. Please could some kind soul let me have his contact details so we can sort this out. Thanks for looking, Phil.

Floor at the Greatstone is packed with three people on it though.

KIN'ELL you must have some contacts, or are these from your own collection Andy? Never heard the Precisions played out, must be dog rare. What an awsome tune though.

Hang on, let me get my head round this. You are calling John's live and totally open auction a fraud, and in the same breath, recomending Goldmines covert undercover auction, as the ideal. You are having a laugh mate. Can't wait to send in my email, with my bid, and then wait and see if I've won. Oh, hang on, no, only the winner is informed. Oh, I must have lost. I wonder who won it? and I wonder how much it went for? Still, great fun though, can't wait to have another go. This could really catch on, and there's no way any wrong doing can happen with this fool proof system. What a load of cobblers. Phil.

Chris has hit the nail on the head here. The reason that people will pay over the odds for records off John's auction is, if you are not happy with your purchase, he will refund you, with no hassle. Compare that to ebay, where I for one, have been ripped off many times. The fact is that people trust John because he runs his business in a totally professional way. He has sold records for me, and I have bought records, from his auction. I have no hesitation in doing business with him, and trust his integrity. In short, I like the guy. Phil.

Oh yes, fantastic chicago sound, I'd love to own myself.

Absolutely nail on head. I'm in the same boat with my SOUL SALVATION @ BURNLEY CRICKET CLUB Wishing you well for your events in the new year. Phil.

Hi Kev, Some very good points well put there, but, didn't you make your name originally by being at the cutting edge of this scene. You had the records that the others didn't, and the rest, as they say is history. The thing that frustrates so many of us Kev, is that we struggle to get punters to our upfront nights. Yet you have 1000+ listening to the same old playlist. Jealousy, envy? I don't think so. I just want to share my passion for this music with like minded individuals. I feel that if we don't offer something fresher, more exciting, then people will get fed up and leave the scene. That's just my opinion Kev, you are obviously one of, if not, THE, number one promoter on this scene. But how long will there be a scene? All the best to you and your's, Phil.

I think what it is Dave, is that most of us on here really CARE about the scene. And if it wasn't for us, there wouldn't be a scene at all. The collectors are the soul [pardon the pun] of this scene. God bless em all. How long would the retro thing last, if not for the REAL faithful. I remember when it was underground and exciting, that's what it's all about to me. Lifeline, that's where it's at. Merry Christmas, Phil.

A mate of mine turned 5 or 6 copies of this up in the states late nineties. Thinks he sold 2 to Butch, rest went dirt cheap for swaps etc. I wonder if these are still the only ones that have surfaced, all white demos by the way. Silly b*****d never kept one. Great record, I love it.

Hi Kev, To be honest I have never met you, so I only know you from your promotions / business dealings etc. But what I should have made clear was, what I, and you, consider to be big events, are totally different. I wouldn't be seen dead at one of your promotions, and would never dj at one [not that I'd ever be asked, obviously] No, I was refering to the northern soul scene, you ought to try it sometime, it's brilliant. No, sarchasem aside, all you need to be a top jock at your promotions is the "top 500" record box. Just pass it on to the next "top dj" as you walk off. Sorry Kev but you sold out a long time ago, and there is still a scene out there, trying to keep it rare and underground. Which is quite hard when you keep re-issuing / bootlegging? everything. I can't help but admire your abillity to part people from there money, but I don't think Simon was asking how do I become a dj with no credibility, and get to play the same records week in week out. Think he was asking those dreadfull record collectors, the ones who live in the real world, and are constantly looking for something new to spin, for their advice. No offence, off course. Phil Kowalski. .

Personally think it's crap, another rarity over quallity. You never hear it played out and I'm glad about that.

Oh Simon, Simon, Simon, Where do I begin. Every single person who collects records on this scene, wants to be a DJ. Simple as that. And is the reason there are sooooo many events on now. Because when I first tried to get DJ spots, I was given some advice from a very well known DJ. And it was spot on. He said, you have to start your own night, or you will never get regular spots. So there you have it, most of us have realised that it's the only way, start your own night. The only other way is if you have an unbelievably good collection, and I mean loads of heavy weight tunes and maybe some one offs. Or if you are a millionaire you can just buy yourself the best collection. Sorry to be negetive, but I speak from experiance. Good luck though. Phil.