Sean Hampsey

I've loads of Italian Tamla Motown Demos and issues. They're beautiful lilac and orange swirl designs and look nothing like these things. Always thought booting Motown was the last bastion. Is nothing sacred anymore? Sean

I've had it for 30 odd years, Pete, pretty soon after release. Always thought it was well known... but then that's always the same with stuff I've had for ever. Agree, its a goodie. Sean

£30 on Moerer Pete. Sean

Obviously something to do with the thrill of the chase and the laws of supply and demand, Dan :-) Sean

Good point Sebastian. Sean

Hi Dan, Good to see you back around. Its worth noting that this was Repressed 5-6 years ago on a lookalike, that looks very good at first glance, using same artwork, but on close inspection appears to be 'digitally' printed. Sean

Hi Ash, Yep - Like The Yank said - a proper Reissue. Note the Motown logo on the bottom L/H side. Hope you're well mate. Sean

As I understood it, Richard Searling was supposed to have had a Bunky copy, but in the many times I followed him, I dont ever recall seeing him play it. The scan above is absolutely the wrong font - its a latter day mash up - a derivative - and the numbering is just a lazy straight copy info from the Constellation 45. I don't believe Bunky would have ever put it out using the old Constellation series numbering. The Yellow Constellation copy also looks dead wrong, though its not a 'straight lift' from the Bunky mash up! Could well be the same 'arist' though fannying about with photoshop, just for a bit of a wind up. Sean

Hahaha.... I see where you're coming from but, surprisingly.... we never went anywhere near Calif. on this trip mate. But, we did hit 9 other States en route! Sean PS: Did you get my email?

Last month's haul for me and Tats,after a week long, 1500 mile Road Trip - a Bed Full o' Soul! In amongst that little lot is: Tony Middleton 'Paris Blues' Mala Demo, Rose Brooks 'I'm Moanin' Soul City Demo Sinceres 'Girl I Love You' Pzazz Lorez Alexander 'I Don't Wanna Hear It Anymore' Pzazz Debbie Dean 'Why Am I Lovin' You' VIP Demo Brown Sugar 'Game Is Over' Capitol Leslie Uggams 'Don't You even Care'... just off the top of me head... ...+ loads of nice hard Gordy / Motown and a pile of obscure and unknown small label bits n' bobs... Hard graft, tough diggin' but there's still gold in them there hills! Sean

Think that'll be about it Blake. Kev's only got very small hands! Seriously though, I think its a toughie. Dried up immediately after Kev brought them in. Mr Benson will have one though, I'm sure, so that'll be six. Hope you're both well matey. Sean

I've got one! Kev's Got Two! Sean

Highly unlikely I'd say. It is listed on one website as ' BOOT CDR' Made In Thailand Sean

https://cgi.ebay.com/FRANKIE-VALLI-SWEARIN-GOD-12-RARE-1975-DISCO-PRIVATE-/350389186001?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item5194d2add1 https://cgi.ebay.com/FRANKIE-VALLI-SWEARIN-GOD-12-RARE-1975-DISCO-PRIVATE-/310248489219?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item483c404103 https://cgi.ebay.com/SEALED-FRANKIE-VALLI-SWEARIN-GOD-12-DISCO-1977-/170535023666?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item27b4adf432 3 copies there, various prices. One of the very first Disco twelves! Sean

Hi Steve, It's 'Swearin' TO God' mate. Might help you when looking. Sean

That's an absolute bargain mate. Definitely one of the rarest 'quality' 45's out there. Played it out for decades, before I even knew it had even surfaced on Helpp. Only had it a couple of years now, otherwise I'd be snatching your hand off. Sean

Yep - "I Cried" is an absolute STUNNER! Probably my favourite JB track mate. Not everyone's cup of tea... but then you're a Man of great taste! Sean

Agreed Sebastian - and that clip has long been a fave! Sean

Had a lot of fun with this over the years. A sleeping giant! Sean

Current 'Just Soul' Monster... should be massive everywhere! Sean

And then some... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrzaY_wZc0k Sean

Oh My! Where to start? How about this? One of THE most beautiful records ever (IMO). Sean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMFcXrzijek

It says 1966 on the UK Sue label, Jerry, but I know that often doesn't necessarily equate to UK release date. Sean

Always LOVED the 'Shades of Blue' version of this song above all others. It's soulful Bliss to my ears! Sean

Correct Dave, The UK 'Shades Of Blue' Sue release came out in 1966 (four years earlier). Sean