Dylan

I don’t disagreee with this but to me when a record is around in the qty this is then it’s time to look elsewhere when it comes to spending. Dont see the point in paying current market price I don’t see the value in doing that.

One of the unknown cover ups on a proper record…. mighty lovers for one.

My thoughts are 250 is plenty for fred hymes I wouldn’t consider it rare and there were enough copies for everybody who wanted one. and in recent times it’s had lots of hammer so a bit predictable for a DJ spot ?

Fred Hymes way over what it should be and regularly sells for ? madness I pity the people hearing these things for the first time now as these prices make it unrealistic.

The thrill of the chase

That determination to own a record you are aware of and want for a long time is something that must happen to us all. I know I’m guilty of it and have also then sold the items once I’ve owned them a while.

Lillie Bryant all time great fantastic northern.

Excellent shows Chris a regular listen on my drive to work 👍

When I sold obscure ballads most went back to states or Japan but that was a while ago now. There obviously are UK based collectors but I don’t think they are the majority for this sound.

I think the desperation to be 18 and have access to the adult world of pubs and clubs will happen forever with all generations. Sneaking in underage has some kudos to share stories with your mates. Exactly Its an embarrassment to all that’s good about rare soul and the rare soul scene.

It probably is a time where many will step aside and let next generation put there spin on things. How old now people who attended Wigan etc 60 or older ? not sure I want to adapt to this new social media created scene. i preferred things how they used to be. How they still are as well in some places.

Off all the attempted revivals and attempts to attract new comers this has to be the most commercialised and marketed era yet. It’s non stop and coming from a lot of directions. Just typifies the social media world we now live in. please let it stop….

Another great double sided. maybe the best of the three mentioned so far ?

Easy to be true is also fantastic.

I find the records with less immediate dance floor appeal have greater longevity but probably take far longer for demand to grow. personally I prefer these slower less instant sounds

These Sunday soul sessions seem to have opened the door to home listening soul getting played in a social venue environment so maybe raising appreciation of this type of sound ? And thus pushing prices up.

Love Robert tanner superb record maybe one of the biggest records around 2000-2005 ish ? enchantments seems very expensive ?

Was there an influx of new young blood in the 80s who didn’t attend the well known 70s venues ? ideally I think there should be one scene with a steady flow of people joining but that seems impossible now.

From my experience the East Midlands has struggled attracting a younger crowd on to the soul scene. London and Manchester usually do much better. Bristol more recently but they have always had a strong musical identity with massive attack, trip hop, drum and bass etc so it’s no surprise it has worked there. Nottingham has 2 universities I don’t see a rare soul night aimed at them. And still only a handful of younger attendees at the nights I’ve been to which is a shame.

The music to me has to be the main focus. Looking smart or dressing a bit different to the regular pub crowd great but show some creativity don’t just copy.

Agree with dobber and wheelsville if he owned all those records people would know who he was and vouch for him. anybody can compile a YouTube r channel of super rare records without owning them

Recent example that astonished me was uprights on alley going for about 800 I thought it was 100 tops as much as I think it’s a fantastic record I had it down as what we used to call a tape swappers sound.

It seems also that some items have a rough price between collectors but an auction copy will go way over it. and supply demand changes prices constantly

You could assemble an awesome DJ set with that cash

Some of them appear to be dressed up for a magazine shoot copying to closely the clothing and dancing of the past and capturing that perfect photo for the internet. Maybe trying just a bit too hard instead of just going with it ? I hope the scene continues and some of this crowd carry it on so good luck to those with the right intentions.