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Edited my last reply....have a look. Ron Holden

H.B Barnum aint it??? No...it's Ron Holden!!!!

Why does my so called 'boot' (J.Manship) of The Trips - There's That Mountain' on Soultown have a stamp in the run out (both sides). It's a complicated looking stamp which I'd have though very hard to copy...it's a circle with a symbol/letters similar to those on original Atlantic records. I know there was a thread about this months back but I can't find it...anyone shed some light on this release?? I know the original is on yellow Soundville (which was also booted). Was Soultown a real label?, seem to remember I had a McKinley Mitchell (think that was his name?) on this label.

Yes, it's on the 'Four Tops Now!' album...no 45 as far as I know. Great tune!

Mmmmm....(rubbing chin)...

Well said Pottsy!!!!

That's great news Mike!

I have had records from them in the past too, not a problem. The person in question here is 'Mamie Giattino', not sure of his relation to Joe, I have even had a personal letter from him and an e-mail admitting he hasn't sent any records. He has my (and others by all account) money, if he's an ok guy why doesn't he refund me via paypal or send me the records....it's simple really! Do you know Mamie, Netspeaky? If so, next time you speak to him, ask him what his intentions are, I'd be grateful mate. Anyway, thanks for your comments, I just hope the problem is resolved soon. Believe me when I say that I have had some PM's regarding this guy/grouprecords through this forum, none of it is too good, I hope, for his sake that he comes up trumps. John

This 'Paypal Buyer Protection' lark is a load of old bollocks! They surely know that, after all the claims against, this guy's a crook. Why won't/can't they do something about it? After all, it's theft!

Seems he's been at it on a larger scale than I thought Time will catch up with these kinds of people! Luckily, it was'nt a great deal of cash on my part but that's definitely not the point! Like your last listened to clip by the way, been after a copy of it on Lanor for a while after letting the other version go (Willie Mallory). Thanks for your kind words.

Oh dear, see my quotes on 'Group Records' in this section...if they are no longer registered you won't be seeing your cash! Paypal informed me that they are unable to recover funds. In a nutshell, they've done a f***ing runner!!!! However, because I paid through paypal with my credit card, I am gonna try and claim through my card.

Do you know what Pete....You've got a talent for making people feel so much better!!!! It's the old...'It hasn't just happened to me then'. Thanks for that buddy.

Well...put a claim in against Group records via Paypal as 'Not Received'....and Paypal have just sent me an e-mail saying they "have not been able to recover funds from the seller's account". I then get another seperate message from them saying..."Based on Paypal's definition of significantly not-as-described, this claim does not qualify for a refund. We found the seller to have accurately represented the item(s) in question" What the F***! I claimed as NOT RECEIVED! I reckon because the seller (grouprecords) is no longer on ebay as a registered user, paypal can't be arsed to find him and given me this load of old crap, trying to make out the claim was for something else hoping i'll go away... thing is, I can't find a phone number for Paypal so I can give them some abuse....anyone know how to contact them without e-mailing as that's a waste of time. Also, I have put a claim in with my credit card (Goldfish Visa)...will this work?

Bobby's 'Living Lie' also on Money...cheaper and better vocal i.m.o...virtually the same backing too!

Hi Pete...Great stuff! Some of my all time favourites there. I have the Pat Kelly 'If It Don't Work Out' as a later issue on UK Green door (1972) by Slim Smith, 1960's recordings though...flip is a soul cover too 'Let Me Love You'. Just a note to say I purchased 2 of your old fanzines the other day...'Beatin Rhythm' issues 2 & 3....great reading. Onto the subject of 'Soul' records by JA artists I have just picked up a copy of Jackie Edwards 'Oh Mary' UK Island....what a stomper! More for the Mod side of things really, UK recording and all that, but I love it...was quite surprised, bought it blind & cheap and thought with a title like that it'd be a bag of shite.

All sorted with Blake!!

Hey Simsy! Down the end of your road type night....I'm not allowed to go to any allnighter's anymore anyway Serious though, I know what you're getting at....you pay your dues on the door you want quality..completely agree.

I've got the orange proper re-issue from 71 (Hib/Atco released, £25 about 6 years back off Ian Clarke) and have no problem playing this out, seen this go for £70. Like Pete say's, the orange boot is terrible sound wise! I like the look of the green ones....but nearly 100 squid!!!!!! I don't like it that much!!! I remember not too long back our local record store had the green one in his racks for ages @ £15.

Didn't they used to play 'Liquidator' at Wolves a lot too, Pete?

Yeah, USA Passion label. $$$$$$$$..!!! so stick with the UK for the price of a pint!

Thought all Soul City Uk releases were kosher, think there's one at my local store £4. Not really helping am I...