Steve G

Yes I collected UK People too (and Action). That was a radio promo 45 "Action music for action People", and "People music for soul people"......quite well done in a 70s sort of way.

Still got them all - think I have one missing Arctic (Chains of love), a couple of missing Lomas, a few missing Wands etc, one missing Golden World, but got most of everything else. My collecting has slowed down a bit, but I have quite a few records

I am a bit of a label nut - I think it comes from being a colleptomaniac. Off the top of me head that I have done - Wand, Loma, Glades, Alston, Minit, Golden World, ric Tic, Revilot, Motown etc, Beverly Glen, Arctic, MPac, Onederful, Bunky, Barry, Top & Bottom, Phil La, Philly Groiove, Phil Intl, Salsoul, Stax (US and UK), Volt, westbound, MGM (SOM), Goldwax, Invictus, Hot Wax, Janus, KoKo, Magic Touch, Venture, O'Keh, Red(d) Coach, Sound Stage 7, 77, Truth, Virtue, Innovation 2, Black gold, Vigor, Capsoul etc etc.....I could go on.

Yeah but Ady was asking how many people, not how many records. Our yoof club was the same - sometimes you had to badger the DJ!

Yes - read Ady's question Tezza. "how many people were fans of Northern Soul to any degree" - that to me includes the kids in the youth clubs doing the Footsee etc

No but I have come home to find my 2 year old son has decided to take all of my albums out of their covers and crayon on them.

You shouldplay it because it's good.....but is it? - not so sure.

Hmmm a pretty rare one this. Kind of like it but have never played it out.....

My how tholse Cosbee "Gimp masks" have caught on with the northern crowd

Always popular on the dancefloor that one. gOOD luck a great dancer.

Northern softees eh Gav?

Hi ya Sean. It is an aquired taste, and it will grow on you - it has a certain charm even if he is a bit off key. Works a treat in Europe too.

£20-£30 but make sure you get the right mix.

Yeah but every youth club had a northern soul element that emerged from the shadows when a DJ spun some northern - I am counting these in my guestimate Terry. Not just your died in the wool nighter guys.

Hmm depends what time I guess. When NS was in the Sun etc and Footsee was in the charts, probably 10-15,000. But that's a wild guess.

Well it really depends Bearsy, be as brave as you can, but don't clear the floor for an hour. It also depends on the time you are on. Peak time then I think you have got to make a mark with the dancing crowd without having to resort to things like Mel Britt. Early doors you can be more adventurous. If DJing at a venue you haven't been to before, take a broader selection of sounds.

Poor old Flanny- he always sells his good records......

Iam trying to remember where I got mine from Might have been Butch

The local HMV did not have it in, and having to fill in what seemed like an "immigration into the UK form" to get them to order one - I went the Amazon route. Should have it tomorow.

Best wishes for Sam

A very nice record.

No it's not one of them. It's a legit Frankford Wayne pressed 45 from 1976/77. It's also a totally different mix with more prominet guitars, and a few seconds longer Same both sides. Steve

It's another copy Gavin I think. Think there are two and maybe a third one.

It's extremely rare. I have one, but it's one that is difficult to price as mainly only Tate afficionados and vinyl maniacs that would shell out for a copy. In todays world it might not fetch that much. Different mix too remember Chalky.

Very true. "Trophy records"