Mike B

In the very early days of ebay I set the alarm but now I've used bidnapper for the last few years - tried esnipe before but got kicked off for not paying their outrageous fees best way to bid IMO is using a sniper you put in your maximum bid and that is that - its great to watch a 45 go from zero to a thousand dollars in the last six seconds lol All is fair in the vinyl buying stakes and thats from someone who has lost out more times than I care to remember Mike Bolderson

three different 45's for three different reasons: Dobie Gray - Out On The Floor - Charger The first original US 45 I bought and the last one I'd ever let go - call it played out but to me its the epitome of a Northern Soul dance record and I still love it. I sometimes drop it into a set in the midst of the rare stuff just to show I'm not a vinyl snob and it never fails to fill the floor Jimmy Burns - I really Love You - Erica Took me years to get a copy and doubt I would ever get another if I sold it. Doni Burdick & The Fabulous Thunders - Faith - SIR A personal gift from a man with whom I became good friends and so it has a lot of sentimental value. Its surreal telling my soulie mates who stay in my spare room that Doni Burdick stayed here lol. Maybe its not the worlds greatest dance track (its a cover of the Melvin Davis version on Mala ) but in terms of rarity its right up there - I only know of two copies and I've got one. A definite keeper. I never used to like selling anything but now I'm more inclined to let things go to help fund things I really want - I'll be listing a few in sales this weekend Enjoy your weekend Mike Bolderson

Its from 12th - 15th October - booking and prices 0870 604 5606 Temptations review with Damon Harris, Brenda Holloway, Bobby Taylor 3 arena's - Northern (main room), Motown and commercial soul, 70's 80's crossover plus the Queen Vic Hope this helps Mike Bolderson

Cheers mate Yep all well this end - hope to see ya in the not too distant future All the best Mike

Honky Tonk Woman - Apollo 760 - Any idea of the going rate please? Sold an issue a while ago but didn't make a note of the sales price doh Thanks Mike

45's sold now updated - still plenty left on set sale list - will consider sensible offers to move some along before I sort out a Prestatyn sales box ,after which there will be a new set sale list All the best Mike Bolderson

List updated - don't forget the discount of 15 percent on the website sales page - click the link below! Cheers Mike

Thanks Mike

Forgot to mention that any label tears, writing etc will be noted - don't be put off by my VG+ grading, all the grading is done under a halogen lamp so gradings are conservative and half the marks don't show in normal lighting. Full refund if not happy with grading.

Have seen one for fifty but looking for a cheaper copy please pm me if you can help Thanks Mike

Postage 1.80 UK recorded delivery. Cash, cheque or paypal - I'm going to be away from home Monday - Thursday this week so any emails will be dealt with in order they arrive Also have a look at the set sale stuff on my site www.eastangliasoul.co.uk fifteen percent discount on anything for soul sourcers Larry Hale - Once b/w Polly Wolly - Diamond demo - Solid VG+ plays fine. Guaranteed original as per J Manships guide 35.00 to hear a clip click HERE Chris Towns Unit - Turn to me b/w You don't know what you're getting - Port demo - Ex+ to hear a clip click HERE SOLD Finley Brown - I can't get no ride b/w Like I love you - M.O.C - solid VG+ plays great - to hear a clip taken from the record click HERE 15.00 Blues Busters - Love is the answer b/w speak your mind - Minit Demo - Solid VG+ plays great - one to watch that's been picking up attention - to hear a clip taken from the record click HERE SOLD Margie Hendrix - One Room Paradise b/w Don't take your good thing - Mercury - Solid Ex - To hear a clip from the record click HERE 40.00 Johnny Dixon -Where are you b/w same instrumental - Sport - Mint minus - great Detroit track same as the Four Sonics - No soundclip but its on soulclub - SOLD Thanks for looking Mike

I remember the days of regular bargains on ebay, sadly long gone. You used to know most of the Northern collectors because the numbers were a fraction of today - gentlemens agreements about bidding or not on records amongst collectors was par for the course . Competition with other auction sites can only be a good thing, particularly as ebay are going to start charging a flat rate of nine percent sellers fee on final values for all vinyl sales from March first. It soon adds up when you take paypal on sales because they charge another 3.5 percent or so on top. Ho hum Mike

Top tip Pete - first one I tried it on is now approx 6 inches across with more creases than an unironed shirt - then I realised I'd knocked the temperature up to cotton tried it again on another one on a cool setting and while not perfect is deffo an improvement and as they say is now "fine for DJ'ing " wouldn't recommend it on anything too pricey though unless it is a last resort Cheers Mate! Mike

Any tried and tested tips Boys and girls for straightening warps out of vinyl 45's? Just got a record that was advertised as warp NAP but its got a tight heat warp and the needle skips at any weight.... as the seller refunded my money I've nothing to lose in trying to get rid of or lessen the warp Cheers Mike B

Thank you Dave that's great One down two to go All the best Mike

I'm writing a magazine piece connected with Chicago soul and would be grateful if anyone could supply me high res scans of the following original 45's: Mel Britt - She'll come running back - FIP Mist - Life Walked Out - Twinight Visitors - Little gold band - Dispo Would prefer clean labels - please email to info@eastangliasoul.co.uk I will credit you in the article for your help! I'm away from Monday to Friday next week so if I haven't acknowledged anyone, I will do as soon as I get back Thanks very much Mike Bolderson

Probably the most iconic venue in the UK - not just because of the 6t's allnighters - I personally used to get a kick going to a club that has crossed over so many genres of music from Jazz to the Pistols to Northern Soul. The hundred was the venue - the 6t's rhythm and soul society is the music. I am so glad I can look back and say I went there - but before we all get too hung up on the venue and turn this thread into an obituary, just remember that even though the nighters at the 100 may be gone, the music continues and I for one will enjoy it just as much wherever I have to go to hear it In the words of that Hamilton fella, baby don't you weep - Off we go to Jacks at London Bridge - bring it on! Here's to the future Ady Mike Bolderson

Montclairs - Hey you - Arch - mint minus top notch copy - best offer over £800 by 6pm Friday 5/1/06 NOW ON EBAY Johnny Dixon - Where are you - Boss - Mint minus £50 Lillian Dupree - Shield around my heart / Hide & Seek - Mint minus £85 Gambrells - Jive Talk / Find a love - Pioneer - Mint minus - £50 Al Gardner - Sweet Baby - Googa Mooga with Pic Sleeve - mint minus / Ex+ sleeve - no splits, tears etc - £40 SOLD Hal Miller - On my own two feet - Amy Demo - mint minus in company sleeve £120 Tobi Lark - Happiness Is Here - Topper - solid VG+ clean labels, light surface marks, tiny crackle at start not too noticeable - £110 SOLD Let me know if you want a soundclip - pm me to reserve anything or make an offer on the Montclairs. Postage - everything must go by first class recorded or special for the Montclairs Cheers Mike B

Mary Saxton definitely one - spoke with her a few months ago and she still lives in Canada Allen Sisters - strangely enough recorded their only 'soul' tune in London at the Decca recording studio I think, but it was only released in Canada - like Mike said very prolific artists in both 60's and 70's. Mike

Does this count? 1. Phil Flowers You little devil The Cleopatra Josie Mike

the stingers i refuse to be lonely/do the cissy stax ex++ £50.00 Nice price and a great tune still to become well known - I remember John Manship auctioning this a couple of years ago and it definitely went for at least £150 probably more Mike B

Forgot to say if you're going to the Burnley allnighter and want to order off the list then I'll bring them with me and you can save on postage Thanks for everyone who has ordered so far - If there is no soundclip and you really want one let me know and I'll do my best to sort it out for you Cheers Mike B

Hi Neil - email sent mate

Hi Neil - they're yours mate have pm'd you - Mr W Toby Bullard is still available have pm'd you! All the best Mike B

Few Sold plenty left - reasonable offers considered More going up over the next week or so Happy Xmas! Mike B