Ian Dewhirst

But this is what I don't get Mrs M. The playing of the original vinyl is indeed to be applauded. Had these original DJs and diggers not discovered the original vinyl copies then there would probably be zero demand for the recording. So, all well and good. The downside is that the artist, the owner of the recording and the owner of the song get nothing from this activity as it's generally 20-40 years later. However, if some enterprising company picks up the rights or the original owner decides to reissue the recordings, then the resultant revenues are going to the appropriate people in some way or other, which is good right? Most of these records lost money in the first place, so why shouldn't the copyright owners, songwriters and artists see some revenues from the re-issues? Eddie Parker sold more records last year then in his entire career to date. I think it's a good thing that these acts are getting the level of attention now, which they never enjoyed 40-50 years ago, although it's a shame that it's probably too little, too late. I think Secret Stash are doing a fantastic job and are doing exactly what they should be doing in making these records available again, including unreleased stuff which has been in the can for 50 years. What could possibly be wrong with that? Ian D

If they own the recordings, then they're legally entitled to do what they want with them. As stated earlier, no music buyer owns the music, just the carrier in whatever format. If some people want to own an expensive original that's fine and if some people want to own a legal re-press from 50 years later, then that's fine too. I don't understand what the problem is? Ian D

You know what Chalky? You could have a 500 page book on the scene and it wouldn't be enough. I've just spent the last hour FINALLY going through the finished article and it doesn't get any better in terms of a Northern Soul box set in my opinion. I'm obviously biased, but in terms of the wider market, this is the definitive release in my view. Thanks to all involved. The real deal. Ian D

Found a minter in Cheyenne, Wyoming whilst going to a rodeo in the late 80s. Pretty rare I think as I've never found another....... Ian D

Hi H, The £49.99 is the Dealer Price, i.e. the price we charge the Dealers who stock it, so no, unfortunately you're stuck with whatever the Dealers charge, so the Amazon price is a good 'un... Ian D

Yes, 2 clearances required. One from the owner of the master and the other from the publisher of the song. Ian D

I'm not gonna be able to top it unfortunately. The days of the lavish box sets are numbered I believe, so I always look at each project as if it could be the last. Thus almost was lol. Almost killed me.... Ian D

I spend a lot of time on sequencing. My colleagues can't understand it but I do treat each CD as a DJ set really which generally seems to work out OK. Ian D

Just unearthed courtesy of Bill Brewster. A letter from Dave Godin to Manchester City Council regarding the closure of the Twisted Wheel:- Ian D

You might be the first to be ripping it Steve..... Glad you like it mate! Ian

Killer Dave! I'm very happy with the way it came out! Happy listening. Ian D

Yep, just saw on Facebook that someone has had theirs delivered already. So they're out there at last! Ian D

Nice one Russell. You should get it for Monday/Tuesday. Also you're guaranteed the first manufacturing run which is always good! Ian D

Mmm. OK. But my dancing wasn't anything that was a joy to behold. I'm too tall and gangly and for some reason I can't seem to co-ordinate that well to a fast rhythm, so the dancing thing was never that crucial to me. But I get your point... Ian D

The Unveiling of 'The Odyssey: A Northern Soul Time-Capsule Part 2'. Yep, we were watching it and someone said how come there's no music, so voila! Thanks Lidia! Order order order! Going fast! Out this coming Monday! Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,553 in Music (See Top 100 in Music) #12 in Music > R&B and Soul > Motown #28 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul #37 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B https://youtu.be/ibM4wVmHmUE Ian D

Cheers Ivor. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into it so hopefully it'll work! Ian D

The moment finally arrived! Praise be to the lord. A project which has been almost 3 years in gestation and which almost killed me due to the complexity and sheer scale of the beast, was finally delivered in it's finished form. Little did I know when I was 15 years old in 1970 and purchasing my first record collection from a Huddersfield DJ called Jim (£25 for 400 records - a bargain), that 45 years later I'd be responsible for overseeing a project which originally stemmed from that suitcase full of records which I bought from Jim. The first record that I pulled out was a battered Stateside copy of Darrell Banks "Open The Door To Your Heart" and now it's also the first record of 230 within this collection 45 years later. Fate goes full circle ay? It truly has been a lifelong odyssey for me personally, so can you imagine how I felt when I finally got to open the b*stard? So here's the unveiling folks... Ian D

I liked the 'A' sides better than the 'B' sides generally though. But I do love a hit rekid........ Ian D

So, just to be sure, you're saying that everyone who makes a record to sell to a minority or niche audience has artistic integrity? Ian D

I think this would have HUGE if there were only 3 copies.... Ian D

It did get in the charts in the U.K. - No.12 in in June 1977. Massive hit. Paul McCartney even picked up the publishing rights..... Ian D

No. Every record ever recorded was generally made to sell. Even Eddie Parker and the Mello Souls. What makes 'em pop records is when they became popular enough to make the charts and enough people bought 'em. Ian D

Not Universal then Dean? I thought Universal retained all the U.S. repertoire and Warner got the all UK repertoire? Bloody complicated these days..... Ian D

Deffo Eddie. Some brilliant interviews. Here's a short promo for the "Keep On Keeping On" DVD... Ian D

I think the enigmatic Mr Anderson appears on this trailer.... Ian D site note post edited -youtube embed removed if interested then see the odyssy box set thread for the youtube trailer