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  1. Amsterdam Russ
    Last of the summer wine on our Dutch balcony...
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    The Prophet...
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    According to the discography of Dutch London-label releases on 45Cat website, FL2052 would have been issued late 62 or early 63. Sadly the release isn't listed, but FL2051 is listed as being released in Dec 62, and FL2054 in Feb 63. Link here: https://www.45cat.com/label/london-nl/9 The other Dutch 45 of Comin' Home (AH 101) is listed as having been released in October 62, a few months earlier, so it's reasonably safe to figure that your FL2052 is a repress.
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    Jeez. And there I was thinking you had a modicum of intelligence. The Oxford comma is nothing like a Bedford van. Think Mini Mayfair instead.
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    But only if it's felt an Oxford comma is necessary. If the sentence was longer, and the subjects or clauses more complicated, then the comma would help clarify meaning for the reader. In an informal context - which this is - readers can understand what is meant without the Oxford comma easily enough, so the lack of it can be readily accepted and excused. Clarity of meaning in the minds of readers trumps the sometimes arcane rules of overly complicated English grammar.
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    There are some horrific typos in that preview and some dodgy punctuation.
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    Well worth a look - the winning entries in the 2018 Bird Photographer of the Year competition... https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-45259173
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    More likely that someone from Bell screwed up and sent the masters to the backing tracks for pressing instead of the masters with vocals on top. It seems sensible to think the pressing plant would only have used what they were given.
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    On Renfro or the later Bell press? I presume the latter.
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    On my copy the labels are on the right sides.
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    Just stumbled over this thread while searching for something on Google! On the first page the rare Canadian mispress of The Atttractions - Destination you - is mentioned. This is the one where the vocals were missed off somehow, so you just get the instrumental backing track. I posted this on YouTube a couple of years back and, having just rediscovered this thread, thought I'd share it with you now...
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    One for sale on Facebook. Only posted a couple of hours ago: https://www.facebook.com/groups/347276541975044/
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    Like many on here, I've very few pics of me at nights or nighters. In fact, I can probably count them on one hand. Anyway, I found two that I'd scanned some years back... This is me standing by my mate's rusty motor outside an alldayer in a tiny village hall somewhere in the deep, rural backwoods of Suffolk. I haven't a clue where this might have been and not sure of the year, but reckon it was about 1987. Me and the late Jim Demetriou in a caravan at the Great Yarmouth Weekender in 1990.
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    The "most liked" photo for the month of July was this one taken by @Winsford Soul showing the dramatic sunset hues enhanced by local moorland fires. Well done, Ste!
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    If I'm not mistaken, the 45 purchased by the OP was cracked already. So it snapping might well be plausible.
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    I had an almost identical situation with a seller on eBay just recently. Bought a 45 at what I thought was an acceptable price and paid for registered/tracked shipping. No sign of the 45 a few weeks later. The seller offers excuses, then says they're on holiday, then stops replying to my messages. I make a claim through eBay and get a full refund in the space of about two hours. There was another copy of the 45 on eBay at the same time, courtesy of a different seller, and with a price five times higher than the price I paid. I believe, but can't prove, that the seller I bought from spotted the higher-priced 45 and so chose not to send it to me. The seller is based in England. As has already been said, bad sellers are everywhere.
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    Conned? I thought you said the seller gave you a refund.
  18. Amsterdam Russ
    Sunset in a still scorching Netherlands...
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    Thanks, MrG
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    Enjoy a Lost Weekend in Amsterdam! Following on from the sell-out success of the first Northern Soul Amsterdam mini weekender last December, we’re doing the whole thing all over again this year! Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
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    Following on from the sell-out success of the first Northern Soul Amsterdam mini weekender in 2017, we’re doing the whole thing all over again! Come and visit us for a 2nd LOST WEEKEND of top quality rare soul, classy crossover, funk, R&B and more, right in the heart of soul city Amsterdam! The DJs: DJs confirmed for our 2nd small but mighty Northern Soul Amsterdam Lost Weekend are Gerd Baum (Germany), Lars Bulnehim (Austria), Matt Fox (Germany), Mick Heffernam (UK), Dani Herranz (Spain), Friedemann Klock (Germany), Pete Lyster (UK), Andy Skelson (NL), plus Northern Soul Amsterdam residents Pete45 & Loma Russ and a selection of local DJs. All events are strictly original vinyl only. It’s the perfect time to head to Amsterdam, not just for a weekend fix of great soul music in a small and friendly venue, but also for all your Christmas shopping. Something else you might want to consider is that Amsterdam boasts an incredible 29 (yes, 29!) record shops. Experience a soulful Lost Weekend in Amsterdam! Come for the great tunes and friendly atmosphere while celebrating Northern Soul Amsterdam’s 3rd anniversary in the city of bridges, canals, bicycles and much, much more. Discover hidden record shops, go Christmas shopping, take in the festive lights, indulge in a canal boat cruise, and enjoy the relaxed cafés and fascinating museums. Promo video: Events: Friday 7th December Soul Night 20:30-02:30 (Ticket only) Start off your Lost Weekend with a night of top quality rare soul played by our impressive line-up of DJs. We won’t be finishing too late on the Friday so you have the chance to enjoy the sights of Amsterdam on Saturday before picking up the soul grooves again. Saturday 8th Mid-tempo and mellow session 14:00-18:00 (Free event) Relax and enjoy an afternoon chill out session of deep, sweet and mid-tempo soul and more. Grab a bite to eat while enjoying the music. Use Café Batavia as a base and go Xmas shopping, record hunting, or explore the city and take in the picturesque sights that make Amsterdam such a beautifully soulful destination. Saturday 8th Soul Night 20:30-02:30 (Ticket only) The intimate environment of Café Batavia will again provide the venue for what will be a second full-on night of top quality soul, deep funk, classy crossover, R&B and a whole lot more played by our superb line-up of Lost Weekend DJs. The venue: Café Batavia is a small and intimate venue with a private party feel. A traditional Dutch “brown café” housed in a listed art deco building dating to 1920, our venue stands opposite Amsterdam Centraal Station and is just a few doors away from the impressive Basilica of St Nicholas, which dominates the station's skyline. Café Batavia has an excellent selection of bottled, draught beers and other beverages and serves great food until 21:30 each day. We'll be taking over Café Batavia for our mini weekender, which means two rooms for music as well as the bar area. Weekender tickets: To ensure a cosy, intimate and private party feel, ticket numbers are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Quality over quantity is our aim. Weekend passes are available at a cost of just 20 euros per person. This includes entry into both the Friday and Saturday soul nights. The Saturday afternoon "mid-tempo and mellow" session at Café Batavia is free for everyone. Tickets are available from Russell Gilbert via PaPal. Send payment to: rigilbert@lomarecords.com Please include your name and address so that tickets can be posted to you a little later in the year. What people say about Northern Soul Amsterdam: “We had a brilliant time and heard consistently top notch tunes all night.” "Top night with top people xx" "Had a great night. Cosy venue, great tunes and a very friendly and welcoming crowd. Well worth a visit." "Crackin' night." "Top notch night yet again." "Quality djs – you all played fantastic sets. Well worth the trek & we'll do it again sometime soon." "Thank you all for a fabulous night & great music. Lovely to meet you all. We will be back!" "Great night, guys and girls. Top tunes throughout." "…what an absolute belter of a night." “My first visit during a chance weekend in Amsterdam and an excellent night. I was made very welcome. Will be recommending to others... Cheers!” “Thanks for making us feel so welcome. We had an absolute blast!” For up-to-date news about Northern Soul Amsterdam's 2nd small but mighty mini weekender, join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/northernsoulamsterdam or visit our website: www.northernsoulamsterdam.nl Need any more info? Send a private message to Russell Gilbert on here, or email via rigilbert@lomarecords.com or contact us on Facebook.
  22. Amsterdam Russ
    The UK white label demo has "Look back and smile" on the flip. The US white label demo is single-sided.
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    Seaside adventures at Scheveningen in the Netherlands...
  24. Amsterdam Russ
    Misery is not only a state of mind - it's also a destination!
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    A very lightweight piece glossing over the facts of their genesis. No mention of James Brown’s one-time go-to manager, roadie, chauffeur and one-off Loma Recod label artist, Walter Foster, who was instrumental in the band’s formation. In checking my archive of soul-related website bookmarks, I’m really disappointed to see Walter has now been written out of the group’s official history on their own website. Once upon a time, and why I archived the bookmark, is that Foster had been given some public dues by the band. Wiping him from their history is a disservice to themselves, the public, and Foster himself. Sad. https://koolandthegang.com/history/


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