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Thanks Steve, I didn't expect a reply so I ordered one from a Japanese seller... and it's cost me more than your's would have. I need more patience.

I'm looking for a nice copy of this, preferably 12" but I'll consider a 7". The prices on discogs are mental.

Yep, definately. (Not the instrumental you posted though!)

My number one, by a country mile would be "Slow down, love" - Sharon Jones.

The Jamaicans had a few dances too, not that I can make head nor tail of 'em.

Interesting, thanks mate. I don't really buy many compilations these days but I will definately go through those and see which ones I need to track down. I had those two out myself last night, great minds think alike! One thing leads to another so I also played Grover Washington - Hydra, Aquarian Dream - You're a Star and Azymuth - Dear Limmertz. That was all though, the best Jazz funk tracks tend to be very long.

Actually, thinking about it I've also got their other 45 which sounds really nice so it's probably just worn I would think, it plays ok but it could be better. Last night I was digging out a few soul/funk cover versions of rock songs to play for my local vinyl night.... Started to get a bit easy listening towards the end so I might leave them for now. (That Johnny Harris track might not appeal to everyone but it is amazing once it gets going). Aretha Franklin - I can't Get No Satisfaction Spanky Wilson - Sunshine of Your Love Monophonics - Bang Bang Wilson Pickett - Hey Joe King Curtis - Whole Lotta Love Ravi Shankar - Jumpin Jack Flash Sergio Mendes - After Midnight Sivuca - Aint no sunshine Johnny Harris - Paint it Black

Excellent, I love that 9th Street Exit. I've got a copy that looks nice enough but doesn't sound that great, I'm not sure if it's worn or if it's the production or the pressing. How crisp does yours sound? I would be tempted to replace mine if I thought it was worth it.

I only log in myself now and again. Anyway, I'll give some of those a listen, I like me a bit of George Duke so they should be right up my street.

A shame, I certainly found your playlists informative. Cheers!

I'd rather listen to a good DJ playing reissues than a bad one playing "OVO". I've got an original painting by Charles Seliger and a numbered print by Wu Guanzhong in my living room. I spend more time looking at the print, but if I could only own one of them it would be the painting.

Each to their own, that’s a good one too though... to be fair the OP didn’t specify a northern soul night so you probably wouldn’t have been there in the first place!

Couldn't agree more! It's vital. Yep, me too. Although as far as my DJing goes (well went) it was always music first, mixing second. I used to work out mixes in small sections (maybe 3 or 4 records) and then mix and match those sections as needed, luckily I also had the ability to improvise if the crowd seemed more receptive to something I played in particular. I always thought great music was most important, it does add an extra dimension if the DJ can do something exciting with them. Anyway, back to the original question, obviously it depends on what sort of night it is, what part of the night, but I'd always start with guaranteed dance floor bombs to announce my arrival and get everyone on the floor.... Jimmy Castor - It's just begun - Mighty Ryders - Evil Vibrations - Locksmith - Far Beyond The northern soul fans might be heading for the doors though!

I bought an LP from Japan a couple of weeks ago... from payment... to dispatch... to my front door .... five days. And it was easily NM not VG+ as described. Happy days.

I was just listening to the sound clips last night... there's some really good tracks on there.