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Can anyone please advise on the matrix/runout markings on Leon Haywood, baby reconsider, styrene blue/white issue. I know about the boot of the promo but nothing on the issue. Cannot find this anywhere on net, I have what looks and feels like a styrene copy, plays correct titles but cannot see any markings on 'goin back' side, any thoughts/ advice please.

I always used to look forward to going out and listening to a different DJ at a different venue play their big track knowing I wouldn't hear it everywhere I went. At present you can hear any track you want EVERYWHERE you go because if the DJ hasn't got it he will have it next month. Now why is that? and that is the reason we are hearing the same old everywhere.

Thank goodness, thought I was only one, a sit down and rest record.

So what would a Leon issue in Ex condition fetch today?.

Quick retract your Rita bids from eBay another copy just gone on another auction site.

Any chance of a sound file of 7th Avenue Aviators before biding ends please?.

Still looking for a decent copy of Honey and the Bees but was not willing to go to that price for what was a VG+ record with a VG condition 'A' side.

JM 500gbp ouch

The story goes; Original by the Contemplations Rock Candy recorded 'I don't think....' but didn't record a song for the 'B' side, so the record company used the Contemplations as the 'B' side and for continuity put Rock Candy as the artists. So one and the same song by the Contemplations

Has anyone (or can anyone confirm) the run out numbers / codes on this record please. I know it hasn't been booted (?) but the white west coast demo has a delta number 64784 but the mid west - east coast multi coloured vinyl only has AB and F1124. Is there any reasons why it dosn't contain any other codes / numbers. Is it simply differing master/ pressing plants?. Everyone only discusses the white booted codes, cannot find anything on the multi-coloured. Just curious. Stuart

Thanks, was just wondering how easy it would be to say change the P Into another letter and how obvious it might be .

Thanks Pete, I thought I had read something. Sanity restored. Anyone know if there is a scan of a record showing what the initials look like please.

My memory is fading, I seem to remember reading that some Simon S. carvers could be identified by two initials in the run out but cannot find anything in the topics. Can someone help my memory and sanity please, been looking for an hour!!. Thanks, Stuart

Should also point out that there are many non OVO DJs/ collectors who are as knowledgeable as OVO DJs, having brass does not bestow knowledge just as buying OVO does not make an anorak DJ/collector.

When did OVO events get renamed collectors events?, I go to OVO events and vinyl only events (presumably pressings , boots etc played) and its usually the same punters ie collectors AND those just wanting to dance/socialise. What gets me are events that are not OVO advertising 5 to 10 DJs? What the hell for if they have all bought the same 72 track CD bundle, phew and breathe. Stu

Still looking, anyone!!

A bank holiday 73/74/75? drove down to a club in Hanley for an all dayer, club was called Heavy Steam Machine?, he definately turned up, mate ended up on stage singing 'there ain't no soul' with him. We we're also searched going in not for pharmaceuticals but for cassette tape recorders had one confiscated till we left. Stuart

Still looking for; The Flirtations Stronger Than Her Love (prefer multi col. vinyl but ex styrene ok) Honey and The Bees Dynamite Exploded Originals only in at least VG+ Please pm condition and price Thanks

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I guess the question you should ask yourself before trying any of the suggestions is, how much do i want to risk my records and their value vs how much i pay for them. £5 each and vinyl, then washing up liquid. £50 each they deserve proper cleaning fluid/machine especially if styrene taking care of the paper label. There are thousands of great singles for sale with a water stained label by those who have tried and failed.

I would always use a professional cleaning machine with a vacuum arm and a quality non alcohol based cleaning agent. Very similar to the one I have and only charge £1.50 to clean and to supply a quality antistatic vinyl sleeve. Postage might be a problem unless you are near Huddersfield.

Looking for a copy of Honey and the Bees, Dynamite Exploded on Arctic original. If you are looking to offload a copy in VG+ or better condition please pm with condition/ price. Thanks Stuart

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