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Prior to the "Book" there was a quite an extensive "priced" wants list doing the rounds amongst a lot of American dealers, from a U.K. dealer. I'd be interested in how many copies of the Book, in it's various incarnations have been sold in the U.S. , it seems to be EVERYWHERE!! I'm philosophical about it, and certainly don't see JM as some sort of Pariah, if it wasn't John, someone else would have quickly cornered that market, so good luck to him, it just irritates me that people don't know how to use it - £100 in the book, top price for a Mint Copy of something DOES NOT EQUAL $300 for a trashed piece of Sh*t with no label!! Des Parker

I've mentioned this before, and although not a complaint, it's a real WTF moment! A guy came up to me, whilst D.J.'ing with a list of about 6 English Tamla Motown numbers (No Titles), you know the TMG 5... etc etc, and probably tough ones, anyhow he asks me to ask out over the Decks if anyone's got these records - I asked him if he was after them (in an attempt to point him in a more suitable direction, as far as servicing your wants, as I had NO intention of reading them out) He then says " I've got them all, I just wanted to see if anyone else in the room had them!" Des Parker

Hi Got one here, few light scuffs, but otherwise a nice copy - yours for £25 including postage Des Parker

A young music devotee, Clay Barclay set up a recording studio in his Parents basement in Orwigsburg Pennsylvania and recorded this tune for posterity, as well as "The Traditions" (Barclay), "Bobby Penn & Penpals" (Up-Tight) and "Vic & Catalinas" (Barclay) as well as unreleased stuff by "The Motiques" and "James And The Incredible Showmen". Although a real budget outfit, "The Traditions - Girls - Barclay" reputedly sold over 10,000 copies! Des Parker

The group on "I'm Losing Your Love" were from Pennsylvania, and part of the "Barclay" group of labels (Traditions - My Life With You etc), and amazingly nothing to do with the groups of the same name from Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. Quite a low budget stable of labels, so likely they "borrowed" heavily from the Capitols track. Des Parker

When Johnny Beggs did "Steam" a couple of Years ago, someone complained there was too much Chrome!!!!!!!!!!! Des Parker

Sounds like a plan - will bring some Cash!! Des

Hope to catch him at Groovesville, are all events doing tickets? Des Parker

This is a bit a non story, as far as I'm concerned. I've been fortunate to have D.J.'d at Dozens & Dozens of venues in the last few Years, never talked about Money before the event, always been looked after, made welcome, and don't think there's 1 promoter I've had dealings with, that I wouldn't D.J. for again (though whether they'd ask me is another thread) - Sorry for not being controversial, but let's have some balance here. Des Parker

Little Ben & Cheers £10 (including postage) Des Parker

Frank Bendinelli told me that he rated her as a Singer way, way above Patti (Patti & Emblems) but Ann Byers was an absolute nightmare to work with, he thinks she committed suicide - a troubled Soul. Des Parker

First copy bought in Toledo for $7. Just a theory, but I'm still convinced this is a "Custom" record, although the backing is good, her voice is not good (to say the least), in comparism to the people that "Popcorn Wylie" had at his disposal - which would explain why nobody ever got a copy from him, he didn't even have a file copy, coz he made it for somebody else. Maybe all the other copies are in Margaret Littles loft? Des Parker

Sorry Guys , I do have a criticism of you, stop wasting time, and breath on these people. Des Parker

This old chestnut again. There's a variety of reasons as mentioned before, why people don't dance, mine is a combination of laziness, obesity, being sat behind boxes of sales. Each to his own & all that, but to make some bizarre link between D.J.'s that dance, and the quality of music played is unfounded. Butch and Andy Dyson are not currently known for hitting the dancefloor for Hours at a time, yet in many's Eyes are the best D.J.'s in the country. Surely, It's how the music takes you inwardly! Next we'll be having "Who's the biggest Soul fan - based on the number of patches you have sewed onto your clothing" Des

When you've paid up at River, and in an attempt to get you back, he also has the "Room Out the Back" full of records that "no one else has been through" don't fall for that heap of Sh*t, I did!! Des

"Gloria Scott & Tonettes" on Warner Brothers - great little R & B flavoured number!! Des

A couple of years ago had 2 copies of "Roy Hamilton - Let The Music Play" on Adey C's "Kent" label. These were large centre hole, black & white labels, 4 Diamonds design, even with Kent address - I assume they weren't legal, but haven't seen any copies since, anyone shed any light. Des

Volumes - Gotta Give Her Love - Astra Des Parker

Got an unmarked one here (with the "dogs" on the design), yours for free, just let me know how you want me to post it Des

Flanny Just picked up a nice copy of Vernon Harrel/Little Gigi on issue, few very light scuffs, but otherwise great shape. what's a fair price, £50 including postage?? Let me know Des

ALL SOLD, SORRY Des

ALL SOLD, SORRY Des

Wanna get shot of these to make some room. Just a few titles, but good nonetheless. Paypal welcome, postage paid withing U.K. (will be reasonable elsewhere) 104 - Magnetics - Look On Your Face 111 - Fortson & Scott - Sweet Lover 125 - Carbon Copies - Just Don't Love You 131 - Ron Henderson - Gemini Lady 135 - Norma Jean - I've Taken Over 138 - Eddie Holman - Hold Me In Your Arms Thanks For Looking Des

Why didn't you ask about getting an allnighter at the stables that night and running the 2 venues together Des

ALL SOLD, SORRY Des