Kev John

Does anybody know how many orig copies of this Mr M's biggie were there ?

Also on Sphere Sound 715

Lets me put the other view in how many top Dj's of todays scene speed up,slow down the Biggies?

And how many play them at natural speed ?

I buy from all sources Dave, hunting for something I am after or takes my fancy. The preferred method is face to face, record player to play them on and then friendly negotiation. That perfect scenario seldom presents itself, so its through the mix to obtain things I can. I don't do label runs anymore, mainly for space and volume reasons, besides cost. So have a few small boxes of things I love.

I am sure I have both under and over paid, but I do like to deal with Sellers I trust, because it makes it easier. If that trust element goes, I don't go back.

By way of example I bought a record at a recent weekender, cracked through out, held together with tape on the b side. It was listed at £ 150 whole, but up for offers cracked at £ 75. The play side, played fine. The Seller wanted an offer, I suggested he say what he would be happy with and we agreed on £ 60. That way we both felt good about the deal. I hadn't the money on me (well I had but an alnighter ahead) so took the record and paid 3 or 4 days later. The point being I have good relations with the Seller and there is trust between us. We will continue to trade again............good for both of us....

So it can still be done, but it is harder as Dealers do seem to find it harder to sell at venues (be it just the climate or EvilBay etc)..

I say use them all we can, because many do keep the flow of records coming and condition and sound can be assessed there and then "live" and "live" is almost certainly best in everything in life :-)

Yes i agree with your statement but don't forget about the old vinyl record shops they recycle a lot of records for us

These places are dying of great places to go to they got lights to see when some of us got bad eye sight!!!!

People i trust at venues and i've bought of in the past are

Chris Anderton-Midas touch records

Keith Williams-Soulsearcher records

Des Parker-Soul inc

Dave Welding

Johnny Beggs

Mace

Tony Foster

Craig Atkins

Tony O

Keith Minshull

I have got a few bargains of these guy's in 10yrs or so

Good Hunting

atb

soulghost

I told you about another pressing and where they were likely from. I told you they had no more releases. The group membership is not known by soul and doowop collectors so I don't know membership. I was offering to try to look for a copy as a favor to you and that I might not have a copy.

Apparently you do care that "it's getting spins" though, you left that off your list of stuff you were looking to find out.

boba

thanks for this info

ps it should be played sorry i did not put on info list ooop!!!!!!!!!

atb

soulghost

Sounds great out played loud

Been gettin spins at RnB123 down in London this year

Al H

hi Al

glad its gettin spins

hope it gets the floor goin for you

its a great tune m8

atb

soulghost

I'm really not trying to push it. You're welcome for the info btw. What other info do you want?

boba

all i wanted was

who are they ?

where they are from?

anybody famous in group?

did they release much?

when did they form?

thanks

soulghost

nice its on a local label

but i don't want sale pitches thanks

i just want info

That is an orig UK demo

Soul brother records released it on there own label a few years ago

Butch posted on here last year he was after an orig i think its Uk only 7inch

hi boba

got it on advance release and its vinyl

not lookin to buy another copy thanks

Has anybody got any info on this group

The Champagnes on US Laurie track Crazy, 1963

tis on you tube not my copy

it seems to be rare

I found mine crate diggin .

its agreat ns dancer

thanks soulghost

The cream label black lettered copy on vinyl is an orig

bell sound matrix is right

East coast area press

dead wax also as GOL scibed in which is also on

Atmosphere Strutt-Cloud One never booted

Personal Touch-Ain't no big thing never booted

Queen Yahna-Ain't it time never booted

on 7inch

All on P&P Patrick Adams Label

I hope John Manship revises his next price guide when it next comes out ?

atb

soulghost

intead of listing oldiies djs

why don't you mention any up front djs ?

Just found this thread which is a bit boring

In my opinion no DJ worth his salt should never post his/hers playlist as all that ego trips and price hiking of reords.

I myself have never done or posted a playlist & never will end of story!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi ,could you clarify ATB please.Does it mean a total mix of genres and era's,regardless of any history attached to the "scene".?

Or,across a particular genre..ie: r'n'b from 50's to late 60's,different tempo's etc.?

Kev.(representing the positive Kev's).

hi

the atb policy does means a total mix of genres from late 5ts to present day without history or price tag

tunes.tempo's can vary a good dj do this but don.'t drop the tempo's to sharp also blend the tunes together not as i call it bangin .tunes together

you have a good idea of wot atb .

from the diff genre

there a lot of forgotten tunes still out there & to be reactavated & in dj collections.

hi matt

that's we all want but in the main rooms not in little pokey rooms with no atmosphere & no punters in

kev

hi matt

i'm not miserable so there's gonna be no name change sorry

when i'm with the right crowd i.m a happy man

i go to quality soul nights & nighters

the best 1 was a couple of months ago woz Grumpy's soul night @ runcorn cheshire

music & atmosphere woz brilliant till the last toooooon

it was packed to the rafters nearly 300 in & no Hand baggers in Happy days

kev

hi nick

been back on soul scene for past 10yrs after 22yrs break.

started collecting vinyl records in1973

first record bought Harold Melvin Satisfaction Guaranteed uk pir

first US Crown Heights Affair was Dancin/Love me a brilliant 7ts dancer on flip 1976

i visit soul clubs in staffordshire & cheshire

but i travelled all over north west england ,midlands

I did 1st hour spots & drove for Keith Minshull for 4yrs

i

As i'm aware the soul scene as become very splintered

there is not 1 venue where we can't get it together and have good time tonight to listen,dance & socialise.

To Funky northern,RnB northern uptempo Xover,rare northern and not forgetting good upbeat modern krap including soulful house

Not the tailor mades like Tribute.tribute to betty &smile

As i'm in my early 5ts i went to the late wigan 79/80 and funk was played along side northern anthems of the time. I also djd at the Keele allnighter modern room the last 3yrs before it finished

There are a lot of soulies out who want to go out but won't because there is to many oldies & same old same olds being played

I wish that promoters to be little bid more adventurous and give a more progessive dj a chance at there venues

It's soul music i love you love it let's get the scene Buzziing again with new tunes.?

Were in the 2nd decade of the 21st century come let's have good time don't let it Die.

Keepin the Faith

moanin kev