Chalky

This weeks show with three more listeners giving their Life in 10 records.

I think it is a fab release and the flip is simply superb. Trouble with the original, for a record that isn't really rare it has been taken away from the pockets of most by people paying daft prices, too many Djs wanting it. This is one I have bought, I have all the releases on the label, not that I will play it out mind.

Excellent article Drew.

Kent always to my knowledge done test presses. A mate had the early Anniversary ones on test press and I’ve seen these the before for other releases. Kent/ace promos were as far as I know the standard issue. @Ady Croasdell will tell you more.

The record has been played pretty much constantly throughout my time and its massive again these days.

The promo is a boot though, well not an original. Only ever released with the Lp on the blue/green label.

Makes you wonder what its been doing in Chicago for 20 days. I know times are not normal but freight is still moving and 20 days does seem excessive. Like you say hopefully they will be with us soon.

Mine looks like it is on the move although it never left Chicago since the 8th.... April 28, 2020, 10:16 am Departed USPS Regional Facility CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER Your item departed our USPS facility in CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER on April 28, 2020 at 10:16 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination. April 28, 2020, 10:16 am Arrived at Regional Facility CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER April 12, 2020 In Transit to Next Facility April 8, 2020, 10:16 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER April 8, 2020, 10:12 am Departed USPS Regional Facility OAK CREEK WI DISTRIBUTION CENTER April 7, 2020, 6:07 pm Arrived at USPS Regional Facility OAK CREEK WI DISTRIBUTION CENTER April 7, 2020, 3:53 pm Departed USPS Regional Facility MADISON WI DISTRIBUTION CENTER April 7, 2020, 5:05 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility MADISON WI DISTRIBUTION CENTER April 6, 2020, 2:25 pm USPS in possession of item SPRING GREEN, WI 53588 April 6, 2020 Pre-Shipment Info Sent to USPS

No one forces you to buy. £12 (not £15) is more than reasonable in todays market when compared with other labels.

If my missus didn’t like this she’d have to go

Last two weekends I have been converting old tapes we swapped BITD, I've added quite a few to my Mixcloud page, Driveller's Delights, Brian Goucher tapes and others. Some interesting listening.

Dean Anderson is joined on the Sound of Soul ™ for another My Life in 10 lockdown special by Julia Kitchener and Richard Searling. Some fabulous choices from both guests.

Had an Lp posted 6th April, reached Chicago Int Dist Centre 8th. In transit on the 12th. Been there ever since.

If anyone is interested here is a mix of what I played last night for the Bury Town Hall on-liner. All 70s and 80s Ralph Graham – What Do I Have To – Sussex Luther – Don’t Wanna Be A Fool – Cotillion Richard Popcorn Wylie – How Did I Lose Your Love – ABC Rikki Aaron – Say What’s On Your Mind (Alt Take) – Cordial Laura Lee – I Can’t make It Alone – Invictus Margo Michaels – Take My Everything – Jobete Phyllis Hyman – Ain’t You Had Enough Love – PIR Family Affair – You Can’t Stop My Loving – Jobete Kathy McFarland – Memories (They Dance With Me) – Jobete Khemistry – Can You Feel My Love – Columbia John Edwards – You’re Messing Up A Good Thing – Aware Soul Stirrers – Trying To be Your Friend – Jewel Barrett Strong – Surrender – Capitol Wilson Williams – I Think It’s Gonna Work Out Fine – ABC Benny Johnson – Baby I Love You – Today Willie Hutch – You Can’t Miss Something That You Never Had – RCA John Edwards – Stop This Merry Go Round – Aware Wali Ali – (Oh I) Need Your Lovin’ - Jobete

I doubt Richard holds that view today, maybe back then as much of the Motown released then was pop/mor, chart based rather than a lot of the soulful stuff that has turned up since from the vaults

Here is this weeks show, should be all caught up now. Three regular listeners Penni Raith, Rowena Morgan and last but not least Diana Taylor give Dean their "Life In Ten Records". If anyone wishes to join in with their Life In Ten then below are the questions, just PM me you answers and I will forward them to Dean. MY LIFE IN TEN 1. First Soul Song You Ever Heard. 2. First Rare Northern Soul Song You Remember? 3. First big all-nighter sound? 4. Record you associate with a specific venue? 5. Song you associate with someone special? 6. Song you hate? 7. The one you could never afford? 8. It’s naff but you like it? 9. Song you can’t believe is not bigger? 10. Song for your funeral?

Just this weeks show to upload, no live guests but regular listeners are giving “Their life in ten records”. I will post the questions a bit later if anyone fancies sharing theirs. Thanks for listening.

It hasn’t no. I will post the links later today when I upload this weeks show. No live guests I’m afraid, listeners “My Life In Ten Records”

Some more lockdown listening for you if you are struggling. I've been converting some tape swaps from BITD and are now on my mixcloud page, more being added as I get time. All the Stafford Story podcasts on there as well as dozens of 'Live" venue recordings and other good stuff.

or Len Jewell

Educated guess Polo being first but I would imagine there was very little time between either regardless which came first. Anyone know the run out details of the Hot Line release?

Depends how you look at it, Omega are creaming it in from both sides, up to 54.6% in commission from selling and buying fees depending how it is bought how I see it. That is some mark up.

Think there is a bit if a lag everywhere. I had one from Sweden last week which took about 10 days. Hardly buying anything at the minute mind.

I ordered an Lp on Monday and it is moving through the UPS system, now at Chicago airport UPS facility. Hopefully it will get out of the country

Just a reminder that whilst you are in lockdown and if you want something to listen to then there are 66 podcasts and much more over on my web site https://www.soulunderground.co.uk DJ by DJ covering the 80s Stafford era.