Soulman

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Hi, As a matter of interest does anyone know what the final auction price was on the Frank Beverly Sassy demo on Mr Manship's auction this week. Seems to have disappeared from view Cheers

They are out there for £30 on Sound Gems, seen a few on lists from the States for much less over the last couple of years. Don't pay above £40 Chris Steve

Absolutely stunning copy of Richard Searling’s old Wigan spin as documented in his book “Setting the record straight”. Without doubt the rarest release on the label which has never surfaced in quantity. Vinyl mint, labels mint. What more is there to say on this stunning 45. £500 all in (inc secure postage)to UK address. Overseas please enquire ref postage. Money back guarantee. Paypal as friends and family, cash, cheque, transfer. Please PM for more information Steve

Try Donkit on here, he has a lot to do with supply and sales of all things Styli Steve

Reduced to £25 per pair

Barrons "Walking In The City" Cobblestone Demo Noted in Richard Searling's new book (Setting The Record Straight) his old Cane Black cover up from way back when. This has remained extremely rare and in this condition is almost an impossibility. Both sides an impeccable Mint - A true hard to find 45 from the late Wigan early Stafford era. £550 including secure signed for postage to the UK. Overseas please enquire.

Demo definitely the one to have as many of the issues were slightly off centre (hence Mr Anderson gave me my copy) but its easily overcome with a filed spider centre. Simply cant believe how much things that were anywhere between £2.00 and £5.00 as new releases have shot up. Bileo, Tommy Tate, Pages etc etc and to think I sold my Northern thinking it was dead and bought "newies" at the time only to sell them because they died a death too. Now they are both back in fashion. Pair of original Spencers and Polyveldts anyone? Steve

For sale: an extremely rare 45 from the Stafford era. Never been around in quantity or indeed in this condition. The Barron’s “Walking In The City” / “Talkin Bout My Girl” Cobblestone Demo. Mint - condition. Books at £750 and rarely seen for sale. £550 plus £5 secure postage to UK. Overseas please enquire.

Sad, sad news. A tremendous pen and voice on the soul scene. Sadly missed. RIP my friend

For sale: two pairs of brand new Converse Chuck Taylor slip on baseball sneakers, one pair UK size 8, other pair UK size 8 1/2. Unique design with embroidered logo (size 8 reads Keep the faith / size 8 1/2 reads Northern Soul). £30.00 per pair plus £5.00 Secure UK postage (overseas please enquire). NOW £25.00 per pair Please pm for further information. Thanks for looking.

Had one off Dave Knight very early 1980's. Not sure where it went but it was mint at the time.

Sad to report the passing of Benny Lamanna aka Benny Troy. At last in peace my friend.

Was just viewing and it popped up. That said, I've been back on and its working fine. Maybe just a glitch.... who knows

Nothing against John and his auctions but since when have we had to pay £1 to view the auctions, or am I missing something?

Got quite a few myself. Not very collectable unfortunately. Chinese made and in abundance. Anywhere between £10 & £15 for the small ones and possibly up to £25 / £30 for the large ones. Still available in a few specialist model shops and online although designs keep changing. Steve

LOL !

If its a sale Pete its very reasonable. Buy it now. If its a want..... wishful thinking possibly.

Flawless copy of a Stafford tune that may have been overlooked because of its scarcity. Barrons "Walking In The City" on Cobblestone demo. Barely played so I'm giving it a Mint minus grading. £600 including secure UK delivery. Please PM for overseas postage. Payment by Paypal (F&F only) or bank transfer. Feel free to PM for further details.

Please clarify if this is £35 for the pair as advertised in the header or £35 each in the sub heading

Really?

Actually it could have been Ted. My memories not what it used to be lol

I'm surprised.... Firstly, didn't know it had been booted but more so $600 for it. My little story goes like this: John's Soul Bowl list dropped through the letter box as usual. I'd already got the phone in my hand. John and I were friends and even if there wasn't anything of interest on the 'Rarities' page I'd always order something and reserve it to collect at the weekend, such was our relationship. As I opened the list and quickly scanned down the Northern section I saw the Empires "You're On Top Girl" on a Candi white demo...... the price, a mere £5.00 It was still a relatively new record on the scene and I hadn't seen John list it before. It was certainly going for more than a fiver. I bit the bullet, dialled the number and got through straight away. "I'm guessing you fucked up" I said to John. "Oh hi Steve", he said (he knew my voice). "I guess you mean the Empires". "I presume it's £50 unless you've found a box full" I said. "Yeah, bloody typewriter" came his reply. "I'll take it anyway"..... and the deal was done. Ted Massey was fuming and has never forgiven me for that one I don't think ! Steve

I actually found a receipt from a few years ago recently where JM had auctioned my copy and I got around £1700. Although I've not seen the one on Craigs site, he's very much on the ball with things like that so I'd say 99% it's not original although I would have thought he would have stated that. When all said and done though, who would pay $600 for a boot????

Chuck Jackson..... a year or so ago I tried selling mine on here. Put it on for £100, dropped it to £90 and I think as low as £75. Only John could get over £250 for it. Bugger