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Last time we talked about this we established that all the run off markings were the same, suggesting the later black text copy manufactured using the original plates. Blue text is definitely first, however...

Just re-read this by coincidence. More about the images really but the background is really interesting.

Need a clean copy of Bo Diddley - Another Sugar Daddy. UK Chess preferred but will consider US Checker copy. Thanks!

That's great Dave - thanks for sharing. And I'm still waiting for the 1999 C4 series The Hip Hop years to appear on DVD...

Except for the green counterfeits, which lack the Nashville Matrix stamp...

Very sad news indeed. If anyone is in touch with his family please pass on condolences.

Thanks for the tip off Rob and Dave - needed a new one. Had to settle for orange but hey ho...

Check your PMs please.

W*g*n courtesy of RW too...

I have one for £8 in sales...

I'm not disputing they're white and I've never heard the flip, but Does She Love Me doesn't have that primitive R&B influenced guitar sound that shouts garage to me. Not making a big deal as it's a neither here nor there record to me, but I do like a bit of snarly garage Seems they were regarded as a Righteous Brothers type act locally, however. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/27/AR2009062702274.html

That's never a garage record Mal!

BRAND NEW - THOUSAND YEARS - DU-VERN Condition EX £600 Genuinely rare Miami soul 45 from 1976. Vinyl is EX. Label has light marks - see scan. Bank Transfer / Paypal gift or add 4%. Postage additional and will be insured for full value to your destination. PM or email to: mistergodzilla@yahoo.com

It's worth Looking right through as they are in no particular order and there may be gems mixed in with cheapies. Scans are posted for most and available for any others. I don't want to clog up the listing with MP3s/Youtube clips but I'm happy to provide soundclips for anything listed with no obligation to buy. I've tried to list well under book price so feel free to make offers for multiple purchases but please don't take the micky! I'll answer any questions to the best of my ability. These records will be listed elsewhere by this evening, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you're interested in anything. Prices in GBP. Paypal gift is preferred. My rep on here is absolutely sound. If you prefer not to make gift payment please give me a shout to discuss alternatives. Shipping is £2.30 signed for (recorded) or at cost overseas. PM or email: mistergodzilla@yahoo.com US 45s FABULOUS APOLLOS - SOME GOOD IN EVERYTHING BAD - VALTONE 28 Detroit classic. VG condition as there's WOL (on a side only) an edge chip and surface scuff but it plays EX. ROCKY ROBERTS - I KNOW YOU'LL COME RUNNING BACK - DURIUM 10 Flute driven midtempo/crossover VG+ IKETTES - I'M JUST NOT READY FOR LOVE / TWO TIMIN' DOUBLE DEALIN' - UA 10 Sister funk classic with Northern Oldie on flip VG+ plays great JACKIE BEAVERS - SLING SHOT - CHECKER PROMO Top notch R&B sound that trumps many current spins - ask for clip. XOL Vinyl EX 20 CHARLES TRENT - OLD MAN MOSE - DEL-FI PROMO 60 Semi-known Popcorn - the best version of the tune? EX TRADEWINDS - STRANGE - TRIUMPH 22 Classic Mecca inst VG+ light scuffs NAP THREE - DEGREES CONTACT - WB PROMO 40 Definite original. NM DAN FOLGER - GO ON BACK - HICKORY PROMO 30 Big voiced Blue Eyed Soul in the Charlie Rich vein - ask for clip NM 8TH AVENUE BAND - THE WHOLE THING - COLUMBIA PROMO 15 Mecca Classic NM RAMSEY LEWIS - DO WHAT YOU WANNA - CADET 10 Might be cheap but it's my all time fave jazz dancer - Mr Scruff's too! NM labels reversed JOHN STANBERRY - I CAN'T BELIEVE - STANLOS 20 Allegedly reactivated forgotten oldie - seen at 50! NM NEAL KIMBLE - AIN'T IT THE TRUTH - VENTURE 10 Nice Willie Hutch composed/produced dancer. VG++ one light surface mark BOBBY BLAND - CALL ON ME - DUKE 7 Club Classic. VG+plays great 21ST CREATION - TAILGATE - GORDY PROMO 10 SOLD Uptempo 70s VG+ light marks - plays EX EDDIE BO - WHEN YOUR FINGERS ON THE FUNK - BO SOUND PRODUCTIONS 20 Nola Boogie/Funk NM CANDACE LOVE - WONDERFUL NIGHT 10 Class oldie at a good price. VG+ Couple of scuffs NAP ROBERT TENARD - GOTTA GET GOIN' - FABOLUS 18 Organ flavoured R&B/Soul seen listed considerably higher NM GLADYS KNIGHT - IF YOU EVER GET YOUR HANDS ON LOVE / THESE ARE THE PIECES OF MY BROKEN HEART - SOUL (BOOT) 10 SOLD 2 x unreleased Motown cuts EX UNIQUES (feat Joe Stampley) - NOT TOO LONG AGO - PAULA 8 Perennial Club Classic VG+ JEANETTE WHITE - MUSIC / NO SUNSHINE - VIBRATIONS 18 Popular oldie with a sister funk flip that's tons better to my ears. 1st issue before A&M EX BUDDY RICH - UPTIGHT - PACIFIC JAZZ PROMO 20 Amazing big band jazz version - ask for clip! Nice promo. NM SALEM TRAVELERS - GIVE ME LIBERTY OR DEATH - CHECKER 28 Good price for the pale blue original - not the later Cadet 'Sermons and Spirituals' issue. Couple of light marks: strong VG+ GAY SINGERS - HE'S CALLING ME - CHECKER PROMO 20 In a similar vein to the Kindly Shepherds 'Lend Me Your Hand" Needs the right DJ? ask for clip. VG+ plays great. SAM AMBROSE AND FRIEND - THEY'LL BE COMING - CRAZY HORSE 38 Wigan Classic Inst in nice condition EX DEE DEE GARTRELL - I MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT - MAVERICK 50 SOLD Double sided sister funk winner EX LITTLE ESTHER - TAIN'T WHATCHA SAY IT'S WHATCHA DO - SAVOY 12 Terrific R&B sound. Plays through with some background pops/crackle but no jumps/skips. OK as a filler VG- TOMMY MOSLEY - EXIT LONELINESS ENTER LOVE - ERA 25 Forgotten pounding uptempo 60s oldie NM CLASSMEN - EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT - IMPACT PROMO 8 John Rhys produced Detroit Garage EX ANTHONY & SOPHOMORES - IT DEPENDS ON YOU - ABC PARAMOUNT 14 More pounding old school Northern VG++ GEORGIA PROPHETS - DON'T YOU THINK IT'S TIME - CAPRICORN PROMO 20 SOLD One of their most soulful recordings. Lovely copy - ask for clip. NM BARBARA MASON & FUTURES - MAKE IT LAST - BUDDHA 17 Popular 70s sound NM SUPERBS - THE WIND IS BLOWING - DORE 35 SOLD Under-rated 60s big string laden dancer - ask for clip. Listed on Discogs over £150 (by an optimist!) EX TODAY'S PEOPLE - SOS (ALL WE NEED IS TIME FOR LOVE) - GAMMA 16 Memory provoking stomping 70s tune NM OUTER LIMITS - JUST ONE MORE CHANCE - DERAM PROMO 30 UK produced psych/soul EX - slight label lift EYES OF BLUE - SUPERMARKET FULL OF CANS - DERAM PROMO 38 Soulful mod dancer - up with their best - beautiful copy NM FLIRTATIONS - NOTHING BUT A HEARTACHE - DERAM 18 Popular oldie VG++ RAY & DAVE - WRONG, WRONG, WRONG - MICA 50 Ace midtempo in lovely condition EX SANDY & PEBBLES - HE'S MY KIND OF FELLOW / MY FOOLISH LITTLE HEART - MERCURY 40 Nice crossover backed with a great version of the Gladys Knight song Ex/VG+ SOLLIE McELROY - ANGEL GIRL - KAROL 24 Knock down price for Chicago Soul often listed at 50 NM BITS & PIECES - YOU SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME - PARAMOUNT PROMO 10 Crossover style 70s EX light pen mark on mono side UK 45s GLADYS KNIGHT - NO ONE CAN LOVE YOU MORE - TAMLA MOTOWN (UK) 100 SOLD UK only 45. EX NINA STERN - TAKE IT FROM ME - PYE DEMO (UK) 10 Great beat ballad = ask for clip. VG- some pretty ugly marks and odd light pop but plays well above grade DEBBIE TAYLOR - JUST DON'T PAY - ARISTA (UK) 28 Classy 70s soul. EX SONS OF ROBIN STONE - GOT TO GET YOU BACK - ATLANTIC DEMO (UK) 20 Popular Philly dance that looks great on UK demo. EX - very close to NM LONG JOHN BALDRY - UP ABOVE MY HEAD - UA (UK) Gospel flavoured R&B with Rod Stewart on harmonica. VG - looks scruffy but plays well above grade. 17 TIMI YURO - CAN'T STOP RUNNING AWAY - MERCURY (UK) 14 Classy midtempo offering that should be more popular. Nice on UK EX MAX ROMEO - WET DREAM - OCEAN 7 Ever popular rude reggae fave. VG++ one light mark NAP

Meanwhile in Manhattan Grandmaster Flash isn't doing quite as well... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33699707

Problem solved?

That was my thought. Maybe it makes them more expensive...

King Curtis is Australian. There's a subtle clue in the bit where it says "Made in Australia"...

On a related note, I remember Richard Searling getting a slating in Blues & Soul for allegedly sitting on Johnny Williams' "Your Something Kinda Mellow" until the UK issue was deleted before playing it.

Glad you're sorted mate. Had a couple of PMs so it looks like my copy is sold either way. Cheers!

I've got one that will be tons cheaper. Off the top of my head it's got a sticker and bit of label wear but plays nicely. I'll check tonight and will get back to you.

Giant is the word for sure. What a body of the work the man has. I guess we won't see much about his passing in the mainstream media.

Free UK first class post on these - add £1.20 for signed for. Overseas shipping at cost. Paypal gift please. Grading is strict: A VG+ record won't be all crackle and pop. Hassle free returns. PM or email: mistergodzilla@yahoo.com. THE DEBUTS - IF I CRY - SCUDDER VG+ £35 Couple of noticeable marks but they're pure surface. Plays nice - ask for clip. Tempests style dancer picking up spins. Tough local issue THE PRESENT - MANY'S THE SLIP - PHILIPS VG++ £40 SOLD Couple of light marks from NM. Psych/Soul oldie THE TRADEWINDS - STRANGE - TRIUMPH VG++ - £26 Condition as Present 45 above with tiny label wear on edge. Great Philly inst from Mecca days ESTHER PHLLIPS - CATCH ME I'M FALLING - UK ATLANTIC DEMO £ 26 HOLD NM Store Stock find THREE DEGREES - CONTACT - WB PROMO £40 NM - lovely copy. Dreamy, ethereal revived oldie BOBBY GOLDSBORO - TOO MANY PEOPLE - UA ITALY PIC SLEEVE NM/EX £28 BOTH COPIES SOLD The 'stomping' 60s version as opposed to the lame version reissued in the 70s. Unplayed 45 in cool pic sleeve. Two copies available. Thanks for looking - feel free to ask anything.

Off the top of my head: London; Chiswick; Chelsea; Depford Fun City... I guess there's an argument as to whether some are towns or districts if we're being picky. Got to be loads more though.

Can't remember the stamp markings but I always suspected it was a North American pressing of some kind. It states that it's made in Jamaica, however This is not my copy but looks the same.