Denbo

If it was then hats off to Ian 'cos it's effin good.

Hi Guys, I'm looking to start a collection of soundbytes, complete with label scans and remarks, something I believe many members on here have been doing for many years already, and was wondering if any of you would be kind enough to help me out with a template that I could then populate / fill in. Presumable this would be some kind of modified / customised database, or spreadsheet? I have an Intel chipped MacBook but a PC version would also be okay as I have the Microsoft Office Suite for Macs loaded. I don't know if any of that last sentence was helpful, just thought I'd mention it in case it was. I don't have the necessary skills to do it myself from scratch and because I'm almost always working away from home, I don't have the time to learn. Please PM me if you so wish but please help me any way at all if you can. Regards, Denbo.

If nobody gets back to you tonight, I will tomorrow. Just off out now. There goes my membership of the stoppyin club.

Yeah, when records arrive from USA they come valued at $30 max but it's different with the Belgian postal system. I buy from Belgium because thay have a lot to offer by way of American Imports. I have to pay more 'cos they're pretty clued up but the hassle is very often, but not always because of the odd shark, worth the effort. Plus, mostly they're nice people.

I have now located and purchased a copy of 'An Album Full Of Soul'. Thanks everybody for all your postings. This has been a great thread and long may it continue. I have most of what has been posted to date but the ones I haven't got, indeed, didn't even know about, has re-awakened my love and collecting instincts for more Lp's. Thanks again.

Correct BUT if you insure the record then the value of that insurance cover has to be included on the sticker on the package. At least, like I said earlier, that's the case with Belgium. At least, in my recent experience. Which means the package, c/w sticker showing value of insurance, could invite theft. Belgian Postal Law has to change to overcome this ridiculous leaning toward the thief.

Pathetic isn't it. Just inviting trouble / theft / hassle / claims / frustration / etc / etc. My last frustrating experience was with the Belgian Postal Service who INSISTED the value of the insurance be quoted on the package inviting all and sundry to steal it. Even though they agreed with the logic that it would invite theft they told us (me and the seller) that it was Belgian law??? ers

Nice one. Thanks.

Any chance of a scan? Anybody?

Pete, I felt it necessary to insure a high value record coming from Belgium and the value HAD to be declared on the paperwork stuck to the package. As Belgium is in the EU there was no Customs charge true BUT the problem was people seeing the stated value of the contents and thinking, oo, think I'll nick that. Bar Stewards. So, there's still a risk so be careful people.

Pikey, I've been done on 'double' figures so be careful everybody.

VERY interesting stuff that Tony, cheers. Do you keep all that stuff in your head or do you keep it all filed away somewhere for future use, like now? Whatever . . . . it's good that there are people like you around. Denbo.

Yeah, got this one Eddie. Really liked that other one you scanned, Album Full Of . . .

No, Stateside is correct. Or at least mine's on Stateside.

Nice one. Have to say, I have NEVER seen this album before. Will be looking out for it from now on in though. Thanks.

Saw her / them live at the Jazz Club in Camden Town last Thursday night, and like you said, effin awesome. Best live act I've seen in donkies years. Thought I heard somebody mention she is 52 years old? Never!!! Boy, could she move. Human dynamo springs to mind and the band was tight!!! Especially on that baritone sax led instrumental of It's A Shame (I think?). Was getting a bit excited by this time.

Know what you mean about very few collectors into UK Lp's. IO for one am not complaining.

A couple suggestions from me would be; No.1 In Your Heart Lp - Herbie Goins on UK Parlophone Sure Things Lp - Little Willie John on UK Parlophone - the only way of having I'm Shakin on a UK label as it's the last track on side two.

Any chance of a scan of the Sam & dave Lp?

Any chance of a scan of that one?

Truly magnificent Lp that one on President. But unfortunately, the Non-Stop Soul Lp has incomplete tracks on it, which is a real shame when it comes to the Cody Black track.

So, what's the compilation Lp called on UK Columbia with the said Artistics track?

Just had word from Polly, Kev's better half. She suggested you contact Kev direct. I'll PM you his email address. Good Luck.

Email Kevin Cox at news@soulspinner.com, he's JUST posted one at £80. Mention my name.

Nah, I'm not havin' that Brian, before your time? God, Herbie must be ANCIENT!!!