phillyDaveG

Obviously the threat of legal action from several UK sources, including the OFT and the Royal Mail has twisted their arms here. As you say, the "buyers have responded positively" bit is scandalous in itself. The thread on ebay's own forums complainign about this is its largest ever. No doubt they will get this money back off us by putting up their charges yet again.

Brunswick LP "I get the sweetest feeling"

Larry Wu (aka Larry Wedgeworth) regularly goes for about £60 on Ebay. Top 80s.

Yes, any record any size.

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I've got a few of these too. Like yours, none of the boxes were filled in or ticked (I'm guessing that was the idea).

About £20 or so I believe. I think the 12" fetches a bit more.

About £100

Great record, with his Mrs. on co-lead. I've got a 12" for £15 inc P&P if anyone needs one.

I have "Come be my lady" on a 12" too, which is my favourite off the LP

Well how about Marcell & The Truth "Can't wait", or Teena Marie "Marry me", or SoulPersona "Can't hide", or Will Downing "Something special" or Kylie Auldist "This girl" or Laura Izibor, or Darien, or Calvin Richardson, Klyde Jones, Donnie Williams, Joe, Clark Sisters etc.? Surely a thread entitled "Top 3 sounds of 2009" should contain some of these, or should it be "Top 3 sounds of the 6ts you heard in 2009"? So much great music is still made, contrary to some people's belief.

I'd say £150 for and Ex copy of the vinyl.

Though you'd never guess it from the replies! (Not a Jimmy Abney in site )

I love these "who played it first" threads, they crack me up. At a guess, the 1st person that bought it.

It's true I'm afraid. Only been rolled out in the UK so far, I'm guessing they are testing the legality of it here, before daring to try it in the US. It's caused a massive stir though, as UK Trading Standards are saying it is probably illegal on 2 levels. The reason for doing it, is because the sellers will incorporate the P&P into their starting prices for the item, thus Ebay will make a lot more money, since they take a percentage of the selling price. However, they are probably breaking the law, since "free postage" isn't therefore true, it should in reality be "inclusive of postage". Also, it appears it is also illegal to take a percentage of shipping costs too. TS are thought to be preparing a test case, and the BBC "Watchdog" program will be featuring this in the new series. An unbelievably greedy move from a company that already takes far too much (along with their Paypal bedfellows) from their "customers". For more info, look at the thread on the EBay.UK site. it's by far the longest thread ever (surprised they haven't censored this yet); https://forums.ebay.co.uk/thread.jspa?threadID=1200299216&tstart=0&mod=1260887578354 You may need to sign in to view

One of the most underated records around. Fabulous vocals and great song. Amazed it's still a cheapie.

That's obvious isn't it? He is clearly a con man who is quite happy to take money from the stupid. You only have to look at the number of Michael Jackson items that are worth pennies (if that), that are currently on "buy it now" for hundreds and sometimes thousands of $ to see that he is not alone.

LMAO. I have exactly the same "music centre" in my bedroom which I use as a second deck! PS. I hope you bought a new stylus before playing anything!

Right on, but only after I'd set fire to her!

More like £100 - £150 I reckon

If you are after one, I have one for sale (picture sleeve vg, vinyl is mint minus) at £65

Yes, there have been at least 2 on Ebay in the last couple of years. One of them included sound clips. I had a listen to the tracks, and although there were a couple of nice sweet ballads, there was nothing in the class of "We got one" or "So in love with you" to my ears. I take it you are have seen the one on Ebay at the moment, and that prompted the question? Also, the other copies I've seen for sale have had a proper cover too, this one hasn't. Hope this helps.

Blimey, mine's going on then next week. PS. I've always preferred "We can make it happen"

Well Mick, I don't like to state the blindingly obvious, but their are tens of thousands of them. No one would start a thread to name 7" tracks you are aware of would they? Why is it that so many soul fans seem to think that great LP tracks are in any way unusual? I know many of you come from a 45 based scene, but really, I suppose we are going to have the "Any good CD tracks thread" next.

Agreed. "I can't lie to my heart" is in my all time top 10, but I don't own one. So if anyone wants to sell me a copy?