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  1. Ian Dewhirst
    Weirdly, all of my non soul mates are really quite captivated with it all. I mentioned to numerous people who aren't on the scene and all I've had back is great positivity and a thirst to learn more. They are seeing much of this without any baggage attached, so I think they have a relatively healthy view. They know the film is based in the 70s when fashions were different and they know that drugs have often been an integral part of many musical movements, so they're seeing things in a completely different light. I think most of 'em see the recent exposure as being a good thing and they all seem to love the music, which is the main thing. From a personal point of view, my consensus is that the ones who complain about the drugs in the film, have probably led relatively sheltered lives which tallies when some of the local mums, bless 'em, told me that they didn't think the film should have focused so much on drugs. I just told 'em, that's how it was in my experience. Apart from that, they liked everything else. Oh, so I don't disrupt the thread, I'm generally a Black Music guy rather than a Northern Souly. I like a lot of other stuff too, so I don't like pigeonholes anyway. Ian D
  2. Ian Dewhirst
    That's Monday 8th December Dave. Give my regards to Hunter and Lornette (have they retired now?) and, if not, Trevor! Ian D
  3. Ian Dewhirst
    Rarish I believe. I'd still love a real white demo of this. One of my favourite ever records....... Ian D
  4. Ian Dewhirst
    The one on the left is the boot. There's a minor manufacturing fault by the edge of the dinked centre........ Ian D
  5. Ian Dewhirst
    I'm pretty sure it's been booted on a white demo. I picked one up accidentally a couple of years back. There seem to be plenty around....... https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/2769511?ev=rb Ian D
  6. Ian Dewhirst
    It was a Mecca tune. Certain unknown 60s records were still played at the Mecca in '75, even if some people at that time could be a bit a 'sniffy' about such obvious 60s dinosaurs being played amidst the contemporary new releases at the time. Joe Mathews and Bernie Williams were in the same category. Ian D
  7. Ian Dewhirst
    It was a flop first time around really. I played it sporadically in '75 and it was a 'last hour at the Mecca' record but it never made it past 'cult status' back then. Sounds weird to say it, but certain records sounded 'too dated' for that particular period and Betty Lloyd was in that category. Ian D
  8. Ian Dewhirst
    I think Dave's actually doing that timeline for The Odyssey. You can tell I'm taking this seriously...... Ian D
  9. Ian Dewhirst
    This is precisely what I'd like to address. Don't wanna miss anywhere significant out if I can avoid it. The scene was probably much more splintered from the 80s onwards, but that's still a key part of the history and may well explain the way the scene expanded to become a UK wide scene rather than an exclusive North-West centric scene...... Ian D
  10. Ian Dewhirst
    Gonna PM ya Chalky! Ian D
  11. Ian Dewhirst
    Actually I'm just putting the finishing touches to a project which will attempt to cover the scene from 'circa 1968 to present, generally - "The Odyssey: A Northern Soul Time-Capsule". The problem is that with a project which is limited to a certain format and length, like a CD, Book or Film for instance, you end up having to execute some broad strokes in order to fit with broader expectations. This means that the most influential and significant venues of any era, tend to be the ones which had the biggest impact at the time and the ones which will be concentrated upon forevermore. It would be interesting to try and get some kind of timeline for the various venues which operated from 1980 onwards. The 100 Club and Stafford tend to dominate the 1980s but I'd be interested in seeing the timeline for the other venues in that period. In fact, it would be nice to feature the timeline on the Odyssey (if Mike's OK with this, I'll credit the timeline to the Soul Source collective). If nothing else, it would document the particular periods where popular regional all-nighters and venues operated. This way we could see how the scene developed across the UK from 1968 to present. It'd be interesting to me to see what records were breaking in regional areas and who was playing 'em. Sorry for gatecrashing your thread Bagasulph but I'm looking at this era myself right now. Best of luck with the project! Ian D
  12. Ian Dewhirst
    More information about "Holland-Dozier-Holland - Rare 45s Vinyl Box Set Of Unreleased Gems"
    HURTBOX008 Holland-Dozier-Holland: Rare 45s Vinyl Box - Released 08/12/14 Amazon Link:- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Holland-Dozier-Rare-Vinyl-VINYL/dp/B00N86M7M2/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1414591545&sr=1-1&keywords=holland+dozier+holland+rare+45s Following the success of the recent Harmless release, ‘Holland —Dozier-Holland: The Complete 45s Collection’, we’ve been inundated with requests to make some of the previously unreleased acetates, test-pressings and remixes available on a 7” vinyl format. So here it is! Welcome to the ‘Holland-Dozier-Holland: Rare 45s Box Set’ due to popular demand! This will be 10 x 7” vinyl records all in bespoke Invictus, Hot Wax and Music Merchant Sleeves together with a 20 7” x 7” page booklet courtesy of Robert Moss which contains recent interviews with Eddie Holland, Ralph Terrana, Frank Bryant of the Just Brothers, Dennis Coffey, Angelo Bond, Ed Wolfrum and Ron Dunbar plus many additional photographs and scans, all housed in a heavyweight secure box. This is the first time-ever that any of these records, versions or remixes have been released on vinyl and all have been signed off by Holland-Dozier-Holland. For collectors of Detroit and Motown rarities this will be a ‘must-purchase’ item and will sit beautifully alongside the recent Motown Rare 7” Box Sets. Also, please note that the 3 x Tom Moulton remixes of the Vocal and Instrumental remixes of the Chairmen Of The Board’s “Give Me Just A Little More Time”/“You’ve Got Me Dangling On A String” and Freda Payne’s “Unhooked Generation” will only be available on vinyl via this package. There will be also be some heightened interest in this release following the recent TV show - “The Nation’s Favourite Motown Song” plus the various TV programs and the Top 10 Box Office success of "Northern Soul: The Film”. HDH Acetates, Test Pressings & Remixes Disc 1 A. Previously Unreleased Acetate Chairmen Of The Board - What's The Use 2.43 B. Previously Unreleased Acetate Chairmen Of The Board - Where There Is Faith, There Is Hope 3.03 Disc 2 A. Previously Unreleased Acetate Barrino Brothers - Trapped In A Love 2.55 B. Previously Unreleased Acetate Barrino Brothers - Something About You 3.33 Disc 3 A. Previously Unreleased Test Pressing Eloise Laws - (You're Mine) Baby Doll 3.17 B. Previously Unreleased Test Pressing Eloise Laws - Don't Burn The Bridge 4.55 Disc 4 A. Previously Unreleased Test Pressing Honey Cone - If I Can't Fly - Unreleased Version 3.06 B. Previously Unreleased Acetate Honey Cone - Come Back 2.46 Disc 5 A. Previously Unreleased Acetate Eloise Laws - The Easiest Way To Fall 2.30 B. Previously Unreleased Test Pressing Eloise Laws - I Think You Need Love 2.54 Disc 6 A. Previously Unreleased Test Pressing Satisfaction Unlimited - Why - Unreleased Single Version 2.45 B. Previously Unreleased Test Pressing The Jones Girls - Don't Be Sorry Be Careful 2.46 Disc 7 A. Previously Unreleased Acetate 100 Proof Aged In Soul - Since You've Been Gone - Unreleased Long Version 5.45 B. Previously Unreleased Acetate Barrino Brothers - I Want To Give You All The Love You've Been Giving Me 2.51 Disc 8 A. Previously Unreleased Remix Chairmen Of The Board - Give Me Just A Little More Time - Tom Moulton Remix 4.19 B. Previously Unreleased Remix Chairmen Of The Board - Give Me Just A Little More Time Instrumental - Tom Moulton Remix 4.05 Disc 9 A. Previously Unreleased Chairmen Of The Board - You've Got Me Dangling On A String - Tom Moulton Remix 4.46 B. Previously Unreleased Chairmen Of The Board - You've Got Me Dangling On A String Instrumental - Tom Moulton Remix 4.46 Disc 10 A. Previously Unreleased Remix Freda Payne - Unhooked Generation - Tom Moulton Remix 5.02 B. Previously Unreleased Remix Freda Payne - Unhooked Generation Instrumental - Tom Moulton Remix 5.03 Just managed to get this manufactured in time for Christmas! Ian D
  13. Ian Dewhirst
    You're not doing anything wrong Gogs. I'm a 'lil bit shaky on the Soundcloud link thingy - I need to check that the links are set to public and what quality they'll be blah blah blah. All time-consuming headache-inducing stuff and I haven't quite got around to it yet. I'll try and do it today... Ian D
  14. Ian Dewhirst
    Me too! I mean, who wouldn't want that on their shelves? Ian D
  15. Ian Dewhirst
    Oh, it's your fault is it? Ian D
  16. Ian Dewhirst
    OK, off and running now...... Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,263 in Music (See Top 100 in Music) #10 in Music > R&B and Soul > Motown #22 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul #41 in Music > Vinyl > Vinyl Album Ian D
  17. Ian Dewhirst
    Yep. The PR guys are converting 'em as we speak. I'll get a link or whatever I have to do and post it......... Ian D
  18. Ian Dewhirst
    Well, at this point limited to 1000 only. Experience in this area makes us think that this will probably sell up to 1000 units internationally quite quickly and then recede equally quickly. So the chances of a potential re-press wouldn't kick in unless we had a guaranteed further 500 orders. So, yep, I reckon we'll press 1000 and sell 'em quickly but as for a re-press.......who knows......? This stuff is difficult to call and the market is constantly churning so most companies hedge their bets quite carefully and caution is the name of the game. Ian D
  19. Ian Dewhirst
    On the dotted line dude! Otherwise via your local vinyl emporium or the Amazon link above! Ian D
  20. Ian Dewhirst
    I have to fight battles and do volumes of paperwork to hit these Dealer Prices. Works out at £5.00 a disc with a free box and 20 page booklet. Also it's doubtful that this will be re-pressed, so I strongly suggest people order a.s.a.p.! Ian D
  21. Ian Dewhirst
    Following the success of the recent Harmless release we’ve been inundated with requests to make some of the previously unreleased acetates, test-pressings and remixes available on a 7” vinyl format. So here it is! Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
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  22. Ian Dewhirst
    I never got the beer towel thing ever. What is it meant to signify and what does it have to do with Northern Soul.......? Ian D
  23. Ian Dewhirst
    When stuff like this turns up in 2014 it really makes me wonder what else slipped out in some of these territories. I wonder what the minimum pressing of a tune in Jamaica would have been back then? Ian D
  24. Ian Dewhirst
    As an aside to the thread, I LOVE that Thunderthighs record. One of the nearest things to a Phil Spector or Shadow Morton production ever out of the UK....... Ian D
  25. Ian Dewhirst
    Nope. Nothing to do with any of that Dave. The film was independently produced with the music rights cleared long before it was sold to Universal. There's 5 Motown tracks in the soundtrack out of 29 tracks in total, which is around 15%. and one of those was Ric Tic, so I don't think that many Motown tracks were used really. Universal didn't dictate anything to my knowledge. Ian D


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