Chalky

I realise Nev was being tongue in cheek. I was just giving an opinion why Butch is up there with the best there has been.

Butch achieved legendary status on this scene a long time ago. He has done more for the rare soul scene than any other DJ IMO simply because of the length of time he has been at the top and for the amount of records he has discovered and introduced to the scene, both for himself and for others. There is probably only Andy Dyson who has come close the last few years in terms of discoveries, both for himself and for others, including what he has sold to Butch. The rest are simply sourcing what the likes of Butch and more recently Andy have turned up, if they play something exclusive it is more often than not because Butch or Andy sold it them and deemed it not good enough for them Butch can do everything all the rest can do and far more besides, oldies if he chooses, 60's and 70's. To say he hasn't reach the status of the likes of Sam is ridiculous. Anywhere else he is treated like a god, he is given the respect he deserves not like some in this country who simply like to put those who stand head and shoulders above others down. That is the trouble with the backward looking scene in this country, always ready to knock someone who achieves something more than them. Don't get me wrong Sam is a legend, much loved but he trails like the rest when it comes to the quality and quantity of Butch's discoveries.

From Memory it was Butch, off Rod Shard? Andy Rix got the copy of Barry James and there was one found in a shop in Blackpool.

I think that is cheap for a record that is far rarer than many records that achieve far more on auction. Maybe it isn't in vogue enough for some as they don't hear it at every venue.

I haven't heard the sound file yet but would have to agree with Dave. But if something like the Constellations is £1000 and this plays ok then who knows if someone who wants it badly. The whole market is all over the place with people paying mint prices for records far from mint. This is a genuine rarity, rarely up for sale and alway in-demand, wouldn't surprise me if it fetched £1k.

George Sharp played George Pepp first. Pat Brady for Timmie Williams. Lonette was Guy.

It would be good if the source was quoted in the first place, wouldn't lead to misunderstandings.

There is an interview with the man by Pete Lawson in one of Pete's mags. The mags can be downloaded from my site.

15 years? He has been top of the tree since 86/87 nearly twice as long.

Its unreleased, the beige one is a boot as far as i know. It isn't Audrey either, more than likely Sharon McMahon who wrote it.

Whilst on the subject of planning allnighters, would it be possible for (some) promoters to put a little thought into this and avoid ridiculous clashing of all-nighters. The allnighter crowd is an ever decreasing number of people. To say this venue plays this and that venue plays that is really pretty irrelevant as we are all after the same crowd. For the good of the scene as a whole it is time promoters got their act together.

First played by George Sharp who sold it to Roger in the 90's. What else is with it?

This is it I think with Rod's reply.

There are a couple of topics about this record on soul source, Rod Dearlove giving a detailed reply of its discovery.

and then there is packaging on top according to the PDF.

There is/was a demo in Mansfield There's probably more than people realise but it is a keeper, still stupidly rare.

all in this pdf..... https://www.mailroom.qmul.ac.uk/Docs/80243.pdf

I would have thought if you had paid for special delivery, declared a value and they accept the package to deliver then it would be deemed suitably packed? If not they shouldn't accept it? A mailer with card stiffener(s) is industry standard. Is there anywhere we can read the disclaimer if not in a jiffy bag?

didn't he auction it

I've not read the topic since page one or two...have I missed owt?

Take a look at SoulStacks who sell a lot of new stuff.... https://www.soulstacks.com

If he had the tape recordings and he converted them etc then I guess he might but somehow I don't think he would be that bothered. Don't think I'll bother anymore.

What is the unreleased Melba Moore you have Marc?

Was it called "If you're trying to hurt me"? Have it on a tape somewhere.

Don't have that one Simon.