Soulstu

That link don't work for me...anyone else get on?

They are a thing of true beauty Malc!...I'd love a pair of those. They make my 32 year old docs look young. I wore them to work the other day and our 31 year old warehouse guy early fainted when he realised they were older than him!

Just received a beautiful copy of Under The Street Lamp/You Got To Have Money - The Exits Trouble is, after a test play or feedback purposes, it's been confiscated by the missus, not to be re-opened till 25th December - that's three bloody months...why did I agree to that!...what if I've gone off it by then!!!! (doubt it)

Sounded alright out front on at Blackhearts on Sunday morning Ted! On the Gwen Owens, surely that much damage must render it pretty undesirable (does to me anyway)...it's lost so much of its appeal without the label - I'd always be thinking I was the owner of that "worst copy of Gwen Owens in the world ever". Also I'd probably be always on the lookout for a better copy as soon as I'd bought it... you can tell I'm not a proper collector!

I guess crocs could be the new polyveldts then Carl! I'll get myself a pair now then hang on to them and sell them as a pair of '2014 originals' when I retire. However if they don't take off I'll be able to use them to pop out to the bin when it's raining. Either way it's a win/win. I'm a 'slider' meself - I guess if you're more of a stepper/walker then trainer's'll do it for you. Shame they look so crap.

April bloody Stevens - every. single. time. I. go. out.

Surely loads of us on here have got that! Mine's in the loft, a pretty decent copy I think. Anybody want mine? - for MUCH less! OOOPS does this need to go in sales?

Damn - I thought someone was giving away a free Angela Davis LP!

I mean 5 or 6 entries?.... from 3000 odd members?? Couple of things: It encourages us to stop and have a real good think about the many unsung people who wrote, performed, recorded and promoted the music that we all love. There are artists and the families of artists who made very little money from the original records that are often on sale here for hundreds of pounds and more - money they'll never see. A bit of recognition wouldn't go amiss from those of us who have benefitted from what they have given us. Lorraine nailed it - a lot of these artists and their families are gobsmacked and delighted when they find out what their music means to us. Don't know about you but that makes me feel great. I reckon if you have time to respond to a post about a lost acetate, or what wacky vehicles you've driven in the past (btw that's not a dig - they're all worth reading!) then surely you have time to have a think and fill in the form. It's such a wide ranging and obscure scene that there will be a lot of 'one-offs' and maybe some debate about who gets nominated but so what - it's better than a wall of silence. Come on... fill in the form or hang your heads in shame!!!! ...or tell us why it's not worth doing?

Can you drop the bag off next time you're in the UK Baz, that meant more to me than all those crap records. It was an original 3 blue stripes 1982 issue with double strength PVC handles!

The Dap-Kings played the backing track of Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin & Tammi. I like 'em both - but M&T is pure soul gold.

This is the Ebonystics track

Is it Funky Bud?.... bit late tho...

Off topic - sorry P99!.... what's happened to your Ringo pic Pete?...I had a bellyful of Molyneux when I was at college!!!!

KTF? more like WTF!

We all ought to join these groups and completely flood 'em with loads of obscure (but excellent) records - it'll drive 'em mad!... they might learn summat too.

I understand a seller like yourself Pete, you might end up spending most of your working day just leaving feedback to your buyers (on behalf of your clients) but those who have time ought to leave feedback - it's nice! Particularly on ss - it's more like buying from your mates. I like that.

As a regular buyer who always, ALWAYS leaves good feedback straight away, I get bugger all back from sellers. Maybe they're too busy?.... Not complaining about the service I get - it's always excellent, but I wouldn't mind summat back cos i always pay instantly.

OK Lars, thanks for that - it's clear now!

I didn't want to hijack Paul's topic so I've posted this similar question but from the buyer's side. Daft question this - but as a buyer (I'm relatively new to PayPal - 9 months or so) I buy plenty of records on here via PP gift. I guess all of the transactions to lots of different 'friends' will look a bit fishy. Would I expect to receive a similar warning message (see Paul's topic)? I am happy to pay a little extra for a 'regular' transaction if it keeps me out of trouble. Does this have any impact on the seller? I thought sellers specifically ask for family & friends because a regular payment might impact on them in some way? Do they have to be registered PP traders? Or are they trying to save us buyers a few quid? A bit of advice from you guys would be really helpful. Stu

Did they use that horrible fake stereo version for the UK issue (drums and backing in one speaker and horns and vocals in the other) as used on CD compilations? I agree - my pink mono Eddie boot sounds loud and 'tough' in comparison.

Still getting hammered - I bet I've heard it played out at every single night I've gone to in the last four months! ... Still, a great record is a great record - I wish I had one - he had a good way with a tune, old Jimmy.

D'you reckon pretty much all TMGs are better pressings than both vinyl and styrene US versions? All my black labels play loud and clear.

How many people browse, then see a mega rarity, then the heart sinks when you see that little grey star on the label. I know I do. Are these being sent out to radio stations and DJs? - if not then they aren't demos.

No, it'll be the Ron Grainer Orchestra - who wouldn't rip that package open (and set fire to the contents).