Godzilla

Mind you some of them were available on US MCA imported into the UK shortly before the British releases. Definitely Joey Heatherton and quite a few of the others I recall. Anyway, some Decca promos might be a bit thin but on the whole I always thought the label's vinyl was pretty good. I do remember that clearly as I used to collect them (edit) oops - just seen Pete's post above. at least we can add Joey to that list

Three of the five sold and the other two reduced

Clips wouldn't attach so added in this post. All from actual records for sale. burning_bush.mp3 jimmy_norman.mp3 del_royals.mp3 patti_page.mp3 stingers.mp3

Five nice tunes. Check the scans and clips. Payment by paypal and I pay fees or cheque by arrangement. Feel free to ask questions by PM or email: mistergodzilla@yahoo.com Shipping is £1.80 1st class recorded in UK. Can send special delivery at cost if required. Overseas airmail £2.00 or signed for / insured at cost. Still have some left from previous sale and happy to provide clips for any of these too Link to Previous Sales Burning Bush - Keeps on Burning - Mercury Promo SOLD Terrific Blue Eyed, vibes laden stomper. Discovered by our own Ady Croasdell I believe. Condition VG+with a few surface scuffs. A good play/DJ copy Jimmy Norman - I'm Leaving (this old town) - Mercury Promo SOLD His best without doubt. A Johnny Brantley production with a rhythm section sounding more like Pied Piper (think September Jones). One for the discerning playlists. Great, glossy NM copy Del Royals - Man of Value - Mercury Promo £30 Now £25 Easily the best version - proper instruments rather than synths and a better vocal for my money. £100 book price I understand. This double sided promo is pretty beat on one side but the other copy is VG and really plays nice - check clip Patti Page - You Don't Need A Heart - Columbia Promo SOLD "If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air..." Yep, Patti Page with a version of the Teddy Randazzo classic. Arguably a stronger backing track too. Condition NM and beautifully shiny The Stingers - I Refuse To Be Lonely - Stax £70 Now £60 Cracking stomper. A rare one for the label and possibly the most "Northern" sounding Stax 45. Beware promos with the flip on each side! EX due to two very light surface marks but vinyl retains full gloss

Surely Shep is James Sheppard of Shep and the Limelites fame? Never thought he was anyone else and from what I remember the voices sound pretty much like same person.

RCA 11367

What a top quote - I'm having it!

It's Cecil alright. Light of Day - Flip to I Don't Like To Lose and got played in it's own right. Great tune

If you google "HTFR" and "bootlegs" you'll probably get plenty of hits. Allegedly renowned for it.

Mike and Pete - we've done this before! Here Thought this conversation was familiar!

It is. I think that's a later pressing. Reboot?

Yeah - it's a bit like using the force. You just close your eyes... .... and smell the bullsh*t

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So is Bethnal Green hospital in Pinner?

I used some decks that had been set up for a club night when I did a Sunday Morning gospel set. Knacked a couple vinyl 45s just by cuing them up and swapped for my own headshells. When I spoke to the DJ later he said he's just fitted new elliptical styli and said it was because he mixed but didn't scratch. Apparently ellipticals are notorious for shredding records on the rewind.

This is so much tosh. Polystyrene is more a brittle material than vinyl and records made from the substance are prone to cue burn. Elliptical styli dig deeper into the groove and can even cause cue burn on vinyl if rocked on the beginning of the track. Weight can be an issue as can tracking but not necessarily. Talk to people outside of the soul scene if you want proof that it's not a myth.

... and it's only had three new heads and two new handles

She's from the East End.

Cheers Sean Not sure if this counts but also spotted this Canadian Monument

They keep turning up don't they?

Ok. No point talking to people with no sense of humour or concept of civility. All yours mate

No need to be so touchy mate.

Interesting point. It's about time we considered this issue on here.

That reminds me of mate who plays ska and rocksteady 45s. He just puts the record on and stands there, looking all smart in his suit, with his hands behind his back appearing totally unconcerned until it starts. Drives me crazy!