Chalky

£2k was a lot of money ten years ago, even for a record on this scene so only right to expect a doubling in price for something like this given the rise in prices. I think it does get the acclaim it deserves, look what happens in a club when it is played, the floor is rammed and has been since first played in the 80s. There is a vocal element on Social media however who shout louder than the rest, the rest probably can’t be bothered tbh and just get on with enjoying the music, or not as the case may be in some cases. The dancefloor reaction is the only thing that matters not the opinion of a loud vocal minority.

He isn’t the greatest singer but it certainly isn’t tuneless. Can understand its appeal to some and dislike to others though. Be boring if we all liked the same.

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1987/07/11/Innocent-pleas-were-entered-Saturday-for-a-69-year-old-woman/7861552974400/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1987-07-12-8702200706-story.html https://www.newspapers.com/clip/48068264/clay-hoover-murder/

This has been a four figure sale for years now so not sure why it arouses so much interest. Listed it for £1700 on an Andy Dyson list in 2011, sold at auction around 2010 for £2200. I don’t really recall in recent times seeing if under four figures. Always been rare and always been popular despite what the purists say. Seen more in decent nick than not too.

I posted all news papers reports from the trial etc in a topic on here some years ago

Just a normal night out with you lads 🤣 You ever thought of taking Allan? 😯 🤣

I can only imagine how much ale was supped, I bet Texas wished the lads from the North East were there every week Great read pal.

Chappell or Warner Chappell, the worldwide publishing company for the Warner Music Group.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m extremely happy buying what I buy and what I listen to. i’m buying more now than I have for a long time. I still love to hear people like Mark playing the rare soul 45s when I am out.

Yes remember you having it before Saus.

I couldn't afford, well I couldn't justify spending the amount of money on the type of record in question here.. My "at home" listening choice or taste has also changed a lot, more 70s and 80s rather than 60s. But it is like Carl said, it isn't as much fun chasing the 60s now as most are now out of reach of the average collector anyway. I prefer to dig deeper and find the cheaper stuff and leave the expensive rarities for a night out. It is a mouth watering list though and many you could get for not too much once upon a time. The mid 80s etc records were plentiful and relatively cheap with three figure sum records still relatively scarce. I guess for many it was a case of being in the right place at the right time. I certainly wish I was still on my first collection

Well at the moment there is a law that forbids gatherings of more than 30 and personally think there are more important things to worry about than a soul night. Soul events and events of any kind notorious for spreading whatever one person has and people cannot be trusted to stay away if they don't feel 100%.

Thought one of you might have it. Was popular here but never played now

Home made emi disc?

Both have been "desired" after in recent years, great record.

Saus has the only copy that I know of (in this country), one in the states I think that I was aware of. Not to say there are not others mind. It's the same as the Arter Set if memory serves but the two don't compare tbh. It's far too fast for us old timers too.

Three W stamped ones are original.

Excellent article, very good brief history of collecting and the appeal. Some list too and hard to argue with any of those on the list. It would make some nighter hearing that lot over 8 hours A few off top that could be considered for inclusion, mainly on the rare side of the scene... Defenders - Sermon (When I’m Down) (Possibly too obscure and not had any exposure really for some years?) Helen Smith - The Pot Can’t Talk About The Kettle Helen Smith - You Got To Do Your Share Royal (Texas Slim) Bell - Sweet Little Girl Sir Joe - Everyday Sir Joe - Nobody Beats My Love Ravins - Your Love Is What I Want Johnny Praye - Can't Get Too Much King Cobras - Thank You Baby

It is a boot, real one Archer is larger and straight, there is a scan early in the topic

I presume the rights now belong to Universal who own Motown?

There is no mention in his biography of any talk for a deal, he did purchase the rights and masters though. Luther said the two Lps sold a combined total of 14 copies. You should be able to pick the Lps up for a reasonable price.

Mine go in a normal mailer with card inserts and then inside jiffy bag, as per postal requirements. Not taking any chances for the sake of 15/20p. Jiffy also offers better protection especially with styrene.

That is good but there are plenty of accounts where sellers have had nothing but disappointment from the post office. I've never had one go wrong fortunately and fingers crossed it'll stay that way.

I'm glad they paid you out but I am just stating their own requirements and I know plenty who haven't been paid out, one last year got £5 for an £750 sale that went wrong. All mine go in a jiffy rather than card mailer, often with both.

The post office will do everything they can to avoid paying compensation. Their own rules regarding packaging state must be shipped in padded packaging, i.e. a Jiffy bag. Standard card mailer and card inserts they won't pay out for. It is the responsibility of the seller to ensure the buyer receives his purchase in the condition described. The seller is the one who makes the claim.