Sean Hampsey

Aha! I've just flipped it and it is Simon, yes. So, there's no difference whatsoever then! Sean

OK, in the mix, it's identical to my ears.... the only exception is the Acetate goes on for another 90 seconds or so longer than the issue. The issued 45 is 2:34 - The Acetate 4:00mins +. The last 90+ seconds of the acetate drops down in tempo to walking pace. The issued 45 maintains its uptempo throughout the entire 2:34. On balance, pretty sure I wouldn't pay the extra £300+ for 90 seconds of down tempo 'over matter' Sean

Don't think it sounds any different to my Parkway 45 Dave... will check properly, after the Marvin documentary on BBC4! Sean

Aha! Glad to hear it Pat. Hope you're keeping well matey! Sean

Is that my old copy Patrick? Think I charged you more than that mate! Sean

Have just got word that Marvin Junior passed away this afternoon. We have known for a while that he was ill. Our sympathies to all his family and friends. One of the greatest voices in Soul Music. A great loss to us all. Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

Sad news, always been a huge Stairsteps fan RIP Clarence.

Spot on Ivor. The Other label is RAHTID. Sean

Someone sent me this old pic recently, with Bub in his Mobster attire. A bit of a rogues gallery here (and long before political correctness was deemed important). Left to Right; The 'Mighty' Bub - Johnny Bruce - John Benson - Sean Hampsey - Poke - Alan Senior We did wear some funny clobber back in the day! Sean

The Bobby King 45 is very scarce. Took me years to get a copy. Couldn't resist a spare when I saw it recently. I did sell a copy of it for £100, last month. Yes, at the time we were playing it, it was considered an LP only track. So £100 as a minimum. Cut Glass 'Alive With Love' is my old Cleethorpes / Clifton Hall spin. No idea what it's worth now, but it cost me 50p from Lincoln market (though that was 30 odd years ago)! Sean

Hi mate, It's 'Shiftless, Shady, Jealous Kinda People" - same as on the issue and the US copy. Good record it is too, in the 'Backstabbers' vein. Hope that you are well too Peter. I haven't forgotten that I owe you something! :0) Cheers buddy, Sean

Had a mate say once say 'not that sh*t again' :0) Hope to see you on 22nd June. It's been a while Rich. Sean

It was MASSIVE as a new release Mike at my local club and I still play it often when out and about (some might say too often ). True Quality is Everlasting. Sean

Found the Advert! Chicken n' O'Jays. Classic! Sean

Fully agree. One of my all time favourite records. Bought it as a new release after hearing it at my local Soul Club, the Charade in Rotherham. Took me a few months to track down a R/W Demo, but I did, eventually, and no matter how many records go through my hands its one I'll never part with. Absolute class. Sean

Hi all, A few items for sale here. All priced to sell! Some are dupes, others just surplus to requirement as I start to thin down my collection. I don't have time to list all my spares, but try me with your wants. You never know your luck :0) All prices include free UK 2nd class delivery. PayPal only required as payment please. Please PM me if any are of interest. Thanks for looking. Best regards Sean Johnny Adams - You're A Bad Habit Baby - SSS International - VG+ Awesome Crossover (Massive spin for Steve Plumb which should be recommendation enough for anyone) £25.00 SOLD Net Wt. 14 Karat Black - Ain't Nothing But A Habit - Luna - NM - Funky Crossover Going Big! Seen elsewhere at twice the price £25.00 SOLD O'Jays - Working On Your Case - Minit (Audition Record) - VG+ with some WOL - A World Class Double Sider and a real bargain at £17.00 SOLD Beverly & Duane - You Belong To Me - Brown Bomber - Ex - Rare Detroit! £50.00 (Seen elsewhere at £150!) SOLD Freddie Scott - I Guess God Wants It This Way - Vanguard - NM £15.00 SOLD S.O.U.L. - This Time Around - Musicor - VG+ with SWOL - Superb Crossover £20.00 SOLD THESE REMAIN UNSOLD AWAITING OFFERS! Neal Kimble - Aint It The Truth - Venture - NM - Tremendous Soulful Crossover (written by Willie Hutch) with Stunning Deep flip! £20.00 Terry Bear - The Night For Dancing - Reel To Reel - Ex - Rare Modern soul £40 Bill - Space Lady - Dollar Bill - NM - £20 Modern Classic! Note: The YouTube clips are not mine and are for reference only (and, in case my wife is reading, I have no connection whatsoever with the scantily clad lady in the final clip ). Sean

My fave channel! Brilliant. Sean

I just say 'Soul Music'. Only once has a person said 'what's that?' Conversation ended there Sean

Was just gonna say the same Trev. Flipside's a beauty! Sean

Great playlists chaps. When's the next one? Sean

The Maverick copy was always found in Soul Packs, early 70's. Lovely record that introduced me to this great and very underrated singer. Think I have all his releases. His Zodiac sides are sublime. Sean

He's a big dealer, consistently listing and selling thousands of records. He probably hasn't given it much thought. The song your 45 plays is "Oh, How I Love You" written by J.W. Alexander on SAR 156. The label on your 45 reads "Keep On Lovin' You" written by Charlie Julien on SAR 156. It's incorrect. SAR 156 was obviously scheduled to be released with the 'Keep On Lovin' You' side coupled with "Run, But You Can't Hide" and then changed to "Oh How I Love You". But labels were printed for "Keep On Lovin' You" and some copies were pressed up with that incorrect label, before it was switched to the correct label "Oh, How I Love You". SAR 156 was the penultimate release on the label. There was obvious confusion around the time of Sam Cooke's death, when the label folded and "Keep On Lovin' You" was never released on the label, which is a shame as its a great song. Sean

That's Johnnie Taylor 'Oh How i Love You' written by J.W. Alexander on SAR 156, but with mis-titled label. There's another copy recently sold on eBay here; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Northern-Soul-45-JOHNNIE-TAYLOR-Keep-On-Lovin-You-SAR-HEAR-/380615108518?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item589e6da7a6&nma=true&si=kaCCe8HHy%252BZRotdGxY3Bw9m9S1s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Lovely record Sean

For me the real beauty by Thelma on Barry is the sensational 'Second Chance'. I have everything by her, but this is my favourite by a long way. Comes over very much like a Barbara Lynn track in parts, but it twists and turns leading the listener all over the place. A complex, soulful, joyous gem, I will play forever and always love. Sean