Goldsoul

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Selectadisc had a simple policy of buying street level music genres without giving the supply too much thought. From the early suppliers like Bill Buster(Eric) to Soul Galore they simply wanted sellers. Frequent callers often found originals and thought 'Wow, where did they get those from' 1972 saw hundreds of Valentinos- Sweeter, Rose Batiste- Holding Hands and Stanky Get Funky. They became famous as one stop for Northern without really knowing why. Fans simply made them into a superstar vinyl outlet

Cannot answer that one. My only lengthy conversation with Bobby was over his life, certain singles of which the Trips I had completely forgot about

Pete- I spoke to him at length, but it's merely a case of Simon doing things properly with Soultown. Bobby oversaw the limited runs, but as he said....Soussan paid me so there's nothing to be suspicious about. Knowing SS as I did back then and in touch with him even today, he's not behind Sandy Golden. If he were, you would have seen far more on the street. Simon's flair was to create, not hide em in a cupboard for decades. If I am wrong, I will personally eat a Soul Fox single whole

He did not have the master tapes to the Sweets. Bobby Sanders was a personal friend of mine. Simon genuinely licensed the Sweets from him. Bob would not have given him the tapes to runaway with. I cant see how SS would have been involved and never sold any!! it was more likely that Soultown were involved somehow.

Pete- The plant would have had a type set go to person, who would have designed similar labels like the Sandy Golden and 70's pressings like the Bobby Vee thingy. I doubt Simon was involved in the Sandy G. Not his style at all.

Dreadful news. RIP Jim

The Winter Gardens have released the £40 tickets on their website. Sadly Goldsoul have no full Weekender passes left or £40 tickets.

Around 06 I think.

Smoke and Mirrors? Explain yourself? Soul City was a brand owned by Dave Godin. He gave his blessing to Chris King to use the logo to release several in demand titles who in turn went into a joint venture with Phil Dick. The year I believe was 1999 as I remember Barbara Lynn signing copies at the Fleetwood Weekender later that year. Following a brief partnership, Chris approached Goldsoul to distribute any remaining stock. A 2nd series of titles including titles by The Magnificents from Doris Gilbert's Dee Gee label were released without much success. The label ceased I believe around 2005. All titles are legal on the label. As for the Mayfield Singers, it was never scheduled for Soul City. My understanding is Chris used Soul City labels merely to use on test pressings. I assume the master came from the Mayfiekd release sanctioned by Charly who I believe own the copyright. Goldsoul distributed Don't Start None on a Ltd 45-500 were made from master tapes. Smoke all clear Mirrors duly polished so you can see your face in them

That's looking at it from a record collector perspective. Time it by 10 for newcomers who have no interest in OVO but like the music and go out for a good time.

Really? Why would anyone boot it at the time? The owner Deke Deberry had hundreds in stock. I was at his house in 1975 and shortly after re-pressed it certainly once

Frankie was also in the group The Tripps on Victoria. I interviewed him 10 years ago while he was working for DHL. Sadly no longer with us.

Kev will do Tony Good memory....I brought it to the UK in 1975 on behalf of my friend Morty Craft who released it on JAN(his girlfriend) who we called 'Red' due to her flowing barnett! I hooked Morty together with Pye for a U.K. Release. As for the first copies......considering I brought 25 back initially, I can't remember who I gave it to. The Mecca ran with it immediately and Cleethorpes too. Glad there's interest some 42 years later. Best to all.

Artists scheduled to appear: FREDDIE CHAVEZ THE YOUNGHEARTS JIMMY RAYE SONNY TURNER JODI MATHIS THE INSPIRATIONS SONNY CHARLES LOU RAGLAND LENNY CURTIS TERRIBLE TOM

Dave- I have to say....it's 400. Really scarce back in 1974 never mind now. Not sure folks realise how hard it is to find. I know the label owner Randy Irwin and he told me it bombed in the early 70's. Something tells me it's a 1971/72 release not 60's. Just my considered opinion of course price wise

Glad to see my old mate Margie Clarke getting the voice over gig. A great actress who I brought into Radio some time ago. As for the ad....it's ok and fairly unremarkable.

That's exactly what happened. The Flirtations on Festival produced by Barnes and Jackson are not the same group that the very same writer/producers worked with as in the Gypsies, later the Flirtations. Totally different groups. If you get chance to speak with any of the Flirtations(as in from 1968) on Facebook, they will tell you Stronger Than Her Love on Festival is nothing to do with them.

How does that work? The Flirtations feat Charlotte Stokes cut Stronger Than Her Love. They are not the same outfit who recorded for Deram and formerly as The Gypsies.

I'm sure you realise this is a different Flirtations to the main one? It wasn't made for the Northern scene. Stokes was a member of the Josie group and sang this guide vocal before they went with 'Darkness Into Light' It was simply a demo aand not good quality with equally poor sales as a Ltd release in the 70's. Hasn't stopped it growing in value Year on Year though.

Blooming heck what a memory. I had a few copies of the Blue Jays. Retailed them at £6 each

Yes. Herb Abramson worked plenty with Ken Williams the guide vocalist. And the same source delivered the Stronger Than Her Love inst.

The record was manufactured by the late Herb Abramson who owned Festival. Herb was a friend of mine who playing through acetates found this 1967 recording(different play on Change My Darkness Into Light if my memory serves correct). He made 300 copies which sadly did not sell due to the quality.

And the host of the show was a good friend of mine Hy Lit. Apart from hosting some excellent acts(check out Bob Brady, The Ambassadors etc) he was a fantastic DJ. One of the greatest ever in fact. Sadly he's no longer with us