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I don't have any on this label, however I have noticed them along the way. Don't know how many others did this, can only think of a handful, James Brown, The Lovelites. www.Popsike.com As Russ says, "what a great way of seeing a picture of the artist/s"

Not a problem Mate. I have done the same thing myself. Funny thing though, regarding certain records, I remember being elbow to elbow searching through boxes of records in my youth. Certain ones stick in my mind to this day, even though I only flicked through quickly, slid out of sleeve etc, but possibly foolishly didn't buy only to regret years later. As I said no problem and thanks for taking the time to look.

Yes Mate, I know, It's just me babbling on about a label I love. Information always appreciated. Definitely a first viewing for me to see "Don't Pretend" on a Purple/Burgundy Label.

Well, that would be a Rare Item as I have said earlier. The Purple/Burgundy copy of "The Duck" is on Vinyl and has Possible Monarch Stamp & Delta # Markings. Mirwood still surprises to this day. I certainlly haven't seen them all. With the The Early numbers, anything up to and Including this one Mirwood 5508 Appears to have a chance of turning up on a purple/burgundy label. Regarding The scan that chris has posted, sometimes a West Coast press isn't scanner friendly. I have some labels where the Silver writing virtually disappears, yet in normal daylight it is there as large as life.

Agreed, even the Silver writing has a hint of purple. Is that a scan without any Gamma variance to the image. Does it look like that in normal daylight for instance.

Hi Arnie Can't say that I've seen a purple copy for "Don't Pretend" That would be a Rare one I reckon. There are a few different shades for Mirwood on some of the Titles.

Hi Mel Not a Problem. Are these OK or did you require a better resolution.

Record Prices. Obviouslly if funds available, can't spend as much percentage wise as in my youth. Always a personal thing, depending on how long the search has been. At my age, If I have been searching 38 Years and never found. (Can happen, even with titles that some deem to be common). I use the guide, but only as that. If I really want an Item & have the funds then it's a trade off against just how many years of searching, traveling and the like to find another. All part of the fun, and as can happen, suddenlly like buses, another two come along when you've purchased it. However, bargains are nice, but I can get the same buzz from a record or that I might have spent over the odds for, (book price) to fulfil that long time want. Money suddenlly takes second place.

Here's the other Sammy Sevens courtesy of PopSike.com Plus, from the same source a Stock Copy of "Everybody Crossfire" quite clearly showing the "MASTERING RECO-ART PHILA"

Thank You, I know that I still have this, must have placed it in the wrong case.

Mmm! Interesting, 1963 is Spot On, I have just had a look at the CD "Swan's Soul Sides" from Kent. Definitely Sammy Sevens. Possibly a Typo on the website That's where I got the reference to "Chubby Checker" sound-alike. Just noticed "And In Return" is on That CD, That will teach me to skip tracks, Doh!

Yes, a bit of both I think. Here is a >>> LINK <<< to a Beatles Swan Records Site. Looks like the Early ones were mainly pressed at "MASTERING RECO-ART PHILA" However , some are Manarch STAMPED as well. Looks like an East Coast / West Coast thing happening too. Dancing Party definitely early & your Sammy Sevens is an early number.

Thanks Peter, I have been practicing with a couple of freeware programs that I found. Starting to use the technique for record scans in "The Sharp End Of Vinyl". I will try to keep it pleasing to the eye, and not become psychedelic, or anything like that.

Sorry, My fault, I wasn't suggesting that it should have. I was just using this Chubby Checker record to show the "MASTERING RECO-ART PHILA" That is a very nice Swan DEMO that you have there mate. First time that I have seen one.

Yes, mainly Banks-Rooney, apart from the one track. "Movin' Too Slow" is a good track too.

Is it like this one, which has "MASTERING RECO-ART PHILA" & "AudioMatrix" The next question has got to be, Is SAMMY SEVENS actually CHUBBY CHECKER

It came out on a Rca Victor Maxi-Single RCA Victor 2655 Beverly Ann - The Exciters - Ray Paige You've Got Your Mind On Other Things /Blowing Up My Mind / Ain't No Soul I have it somewhere, couldn't lay my hands on it o scan at the moment.

As I always say about this record. Amazing Lyrics & where would you start writing such a Gem. Just so pleased that they did.

Selling a few Albums over the Next Week or Two. Bought them all in the Late 70's. >>> LINK <<< Will be adding to them, shortly. Now Sold

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Here's a YouTube Clip Though. Yes, they do say "She's the Queen Of Northern Soul" T.V. hasn't been that kind to our music over the years.

Inspired by this question, I have now featured this release in THE MODERN REDCAPS - NEVER TOO YOUNG TO FALL IN LOVE - -----------

Yes, that's what I thought. I bought the two Mickey Lee Lane copies from Soul Bowl. Not sure if it is just that release, or others as well. Thought that I would highlight the Stamp, purely for the reason that you don't see it very often.

Thanks Harry, I know that you used to collect Black Issues. Often wondered if any were produced during the Label Design change over.

These two records were Originally released in the U.S.A. and they are quite Rare. Due to demand in the 70's these two were released in the UK using the same layout as the U.S.A. White DEMO -------------------------ORIGINAL U.S.A. White DEMO--------------------------------------------------Copied the Label for UK Release -------------------------ORIGINAL U.S.A. White DEMO--------------------------------------------------Copied the Label for UK Release

Thanks, I'll scan my copies again with my new scanner, & post them up.