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Hi Steve, real one has STERLING stamped in run out groove. Best, John.

I'd sell it quick if I were you Ezzie - before the moment passes and sanity returns! John.

Hi Ezzie, Don't think it got US issue as Del was West Indies & UK based. It also came out on UK Trojan, the Bread release was first. Not particularly rare at around £40 on Trojan, £65 on Bread. It's on wants lists of both Soul & Reggae collectors so gets snapped up pretty quickly when it does come up. Carl Willingham has revived it and has been playing it of late so prices have risen a bit as a result. Great record though. All above IMO of course! Hope this helps, John.

L Allen - Can't We Talk It Over Both Larry & the band are all over the shop........

You've got me there mate. Berwick weekender???

A good and reasoned post Gareth, makes a lot of sense. I've been watching this thread and the others and so far resisted the urge to jump in but I think I will, just to make two points: 1) Beeks did not do this to share the track with anyone. He covered it up and posted a snippet. It looks to me like he was on some misguided quest for personal glory. 2) He has been playing it out, presumably on an acetate/carver type thing. He also offered to get some made and (by inference) sell these to others. Both of these are wrong and in the second case, illegal. The track? Well, I quite like the vocal but the backing track doesn't grab me. That's it from me, carry on chaps! John.

It was cancelled and there were then delays returning deposits etc. John Harvey (Kojac) used to run Yate allnighters for a while, I got to know him quite well, he was basically a decent guy who wanted to put on a good night. Unfortunately he fell foul of Dave Godin for some reason and was slated in B&S as a result. He was in his 40s back then so I suspect he may no longer be around. Back on topic, Southport weekender has been going 18 years, not as long as Caister I know but infinitely better in my opinion. Best, John.

Hi John, hope you are well? I have the white demo which I bought years ago in the time of the old King. It has a Monarch stamp on it and the matrx number 54680 which equates to around November 1964. So that sounds kosher to me. Perhaps the coloured ones should have similar markings? I remember the purplish ones appearing and heard that they were boots although I can offer no further evidence than the above I'm afraid. Best, John.

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Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen In Love .....has been driving me crazy for bloody weeks now. No idea why but it just won't go away. HELP ME PLEASE!!!!

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Good mornin' interesting re popsike - are they all stamped? Scanned mine in although the markings are very difficult to see, even on the record. If your eyes (or specs) are good and you zoom in you can see the stamped 1 directly above the U in "YOU" and the daisy wheel to the left of the I in "I Need You". The scratched markings don't seem to have come out at all to my eyes but they are around the edge running approx from the E in GEE round to the e in Smashville. .....and of course "Produced by: E. Ray" It came in Uptown sleeve too. Best, John

You're very welcome. My label is matt finish by the way. Bit late now but I'll see if I can get some scans up tomorrow. Meanwhile we'll see what others say....... Cheers, John.

Yes it is and the second 1 is stamped too. Actually I notice that where your label says "A Wright-Hanson Production" mine says "Produced by: E.Ray" Curious! John.

That's exactly what I have scratched on mine (definite original from reputable dealer around 1978), the 1 is stamped? The daisy wheel is about a third of the way round the disc from that. Best, John.

Yep, "daisy wheel" also print quality is poor on some boots. Oh, and play the B side if you haven't already. Cheers, John.

Thanks guys! I'm really pleased that that night seems to have left such a lasting impression and that you felt able to say so. Tony and I were working hard that night and had both done a couple of solo spots over the weekend but it all seemed to come together for that last extended (and unplanned) session; it was a sheer pleasure. Ooops you've set me off again........ Meanwhile, we will indeed be DJing again soon, we'll be at York Soul Night on 3rd October Or I'll be in Swindon on 12th September and Ramsgate in November, be good to see you there! Back on topic, my favourites of late have been Carl Willingham who shows he can still push the boundaries a bit and Shane Cox, good DJ and just such a nice guy!! Mention too to Johnny Beggs, controversial maybe but when he hits form........ Oh and of course Des Parker. Best, John.

You know what? I completely, totally and utterly AGREE with every word here mate and you have written it so well I have nothing to add. Not sure if we've met but I'd like to. Just let's not talk about the other thread....... Best, John.

Yep, Uk boot. You can just about make out the Goldmine/Soul Supply logo on the right hand side. Best, John.

Perhaps they fell out, perhaps for juke box use or perhaps because some thought it cool. I remember removing the centres from some in the 70's for just that reason. No doubt though, it seriously devalues the record and these days I'd rarely buy a UK issue with no centre. Best, John.

Moody Blues - Go Now Ooops!

There's no such thing (IMHO). It's just another example of jargon made up by those wishing to sound knowledgeable and important (you know who they are Paul ). Why? Well I could write for hours about my theories as to why. Me, I just like SOUL. Take care mate, John.

She isn't really. Cindy Scott = Sandra Kay Tucker, real name Sundray Tucker. Best, John.

Just one slight addition Joan. Hope you don't mind but I felt it important. The whole thing cringeworthy indeed - how could they get it sooooo wrong........ The pills thing is right though, my eyes were so full of 'em I could hardly see to watch the dance offs! John.

Meanwhile, here in the south, Sebastian and Fiona Ffortesque-Ffunk take a break from their game of croquet as the maid has brought a fresh pot of earl gray and some scones (pronounced scoans). Sebastian is worried, with a bonus of only £3,000,000 this year he may have to sell the second Bentley and replace it with a Rolls. A German car, the very thought. Augustine, aged 7 is in the study. He has blond hair and is dressed in a sailor suit. He is concerned about a school project the form master has set and looks at the picture in the book. "A Vision of Satanic Mills" says the caption. The picture shows smoke and grime and stooped figures traipse wearily this way and that. Today the Master had mentioned the cultural influences of the North and he looks through boxes and boxes of old round vinyl objects. He doesn't like the music, it's vulgar and he prefers classics but the labels look nice, that's why Daddy bought them for him when he was but three years old. "Shrine", "Sack", Okeh", "Cameo Parkway". What IS northern soul? He wonders, could this be the answer? His simple collection of junk? Where can he meet one of these northern people? How can he make money out of them? Fiona, who is having an affair with her tennis coach is a happy woman. She usually lunches in town with girlfriends before a visit to Harvey Nicks (Harrods is soooo gauche since the cheap day return tickets were introduced) to buy underwear and handbags. Then of course there are the tennis lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She is glad that Sebastian has brought her a little runaround since the SLK is so much less showy than the Maserati of last year. It was fun though. She wonders if Sebastian is right. Will Mrs Thatcher ever be leader of the Tory party? She hopes so, the working class needs a strong hand if they are to remain in place. And as for the miners, well cook has had terrible trouble with power cuts ruining the souffle (pronounced soof lay). The family is happy today and it's with anticipation. The eldest daughter, Tara is coming home with her new young man. Tara has been up at Oxford studying Anthropology. Sebastian bought her a flat of course and helped her gain a place with a sizeable donation to the university welfare fund. Tara has been in different parts of the country looking at regional traits, she says it's fascinating and she has bought several copies of the "Big Issue" - quite a good read although the soduku can be a little wearisome. A car crunches on the drive as it passes the gatehouse and as it rounds the indoor pool and gym complex Tara waves from the rear window. It glides to a halt by the steps leading to the pillars framing the front door. The footman opens the door and Tara gets out regally, her baggy jeans and T shirt at odds with her surroundings. She wears it well but Fiona does wish that she'd be a little more....well.....ladylike at times. "Mama, Papa" she says as she kisses the air beside their cheeks, "I'd like you to meet my new friend, he's very special" "This is Joe" "Joe Maccain"