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Martin....so you got a Pink sweater too then mate?, I bet you look better than me in yours though Gene Robertson (plagiarising the words of Mark Bicknell)!!

Hmmm.....well, my belief is that original coloured vinyl in America, during the 50s and 60s was made for radio DJs, rather than for public domain. The reason being is that DJs would have to rake through pile upon pile of new releases every week for their radio show, and the coloured vinyl promos were a way of making the records stand out amongst the mundane black vinyl promos. The hope was that, because they looked attractive, they would encourage DJs to pay more attention to them, and give them airplay simply because they looked cute. There is another possible side to it. Remember that demos and promos were almost, always pressed on virgin vinyl, rather than recycled vinyl, which was used for a lot of stock copies, since the sound quality would have been ten times better, particularly for broadcast purposes. The same can also be said for coloured vinyl; sound quality appears to be a lot better. I've come across boxes of doo-wop boots & reissues in rock & roll/swing shops, and quite a sizeable amount of these had been pressed on coloured vinyl. However, it's easy to tell that they're boots, mainly due to the way the grooves look, and also checking the slapdash quality of any run-out markings. Other than that, I wonder if the odd coloured vinyl stock copy was the work of a pressing plant worker, who either pressed a few up for his own collection, or wanted to brighten up a boring day at the plant by pouring coloured crystals in the vat just to see what came out? Perhaps it was one or two of these that just happened to leak out from his hands. Certainly looking at Tefteller's website (whcih Miss Popcorn has kindly provided a link for on here), it's amazing to see how many of the coloured vinyl pressings were "found at the home of a pressing plant worker in 1999"! Hope this helps you Ged, and hope I haven't gone off into a tangent! Gene

Polishing a record is carried out to remove all light scratches off the surface. If a record has been polished, it will have a blurred or very unnatural glaze to it. Sometimes it may even sound awful, and/or play out white residue, depending what's been used. UK records are polished using steam to soften the surface, and by pressing down on the hot surface in a cleaning action. It can improve some UK records, but on others, the consequences are disastrous, causing mottling and and audible hiss. The same can't be said for US records; steam heat doesn't take to them as easily. Other types of fluid cleanser seems to be used for these, but don't ask me what! Not sure if some form of heat is used in the process.

A lot of doo-wop/rock & roll 45s were booted on coloured vinyl. They didn't use original stampers in all cases, as far as I am aware (if any). It's my understanding that they're all out-and-out bootlegs Ged. Some early '70s doo-wop/rock & roll boots will have "Reissued 1973" or something like that pressed in the run-out area.

Been told it was a US re-issue from around 1966. I had one of these on yellow vinyl - wonder if it was pressed on any other colours?

Pink sweater, but no short skirt, and no knickers mate!! See, even in the early '60s, pink sweaters were fashionable for us guys!!! Gene

Quite......."she wears short shirts, knickers and my pink sweater...."?????????

Like "Cool Off", as it's the only soul record I know that starts off with the sound of someone having a pee! Backing track was better utilised on "The Mighty Lover" though.

Don't remember buying a ticket!

Have to say I completely agree! "Wake Up To The Shitesun" may be rare, but it's a personal irritation.......

Hi Ian, Keep an eye on it over the week! I think the slightly enlarged centre hole may deter a few people to be honest though, at the same time, it's nothing too serious......

Here's a list of other original US Soul releases on coloured vinyl I know of (apologies for any repetition): THE TONETTES: I Gotta Know (Dynamic DEMO on red vinyl) THE POSSESSIONS: You & Your Lies (Britton DEMO on blue vinyl) THE ELECTRODES: Go Away (Fran DEMO - on blue vinyl, and also blue vinyl with black spatters) FABULOUS TEMPOS: I Don't Care (Sur-tinga on yellow vinyl) BOBBY TAYLOR: Oh I've Been Blessed (VIP DEMO on red vinyl) PORGY & THE MONARCHS: Somebody Said I'd Cry Someday (Mala DEMO on solid light blue vinyl) TED TAYLOR: Somebody's Always Trying (Okeh DEMO on purple vinyl) ARTISTICS: This Heart Of Mine (Okeh DEMO on purple vinyl) RAL DONNER: Mister Misery (White label test press on green vinyl) RAL DONNER: Don't Let It Slip Away (Starfire on orange vinyl) FIVE KEYS: Stop What You're Doing To Me (Landmark on red/blue blended vinyl) More when I think of them! Gene

Hi David, I know it was booted on yellow vinyl without the pic sleeve, but wouldn't know if it was originally issued this way. Gene "Don't Let It Slip Away" came out on orange vinyl. Was a 1978 release. Blank label test pressings of Mr Misery were pressed on green vinyl.

I currently have the following auction items on Ebay: BIG BORIS: Devil's Drive (UK RCA 45) https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BIG-BORIS-Devils-Dri...1QQcmdZViewItem BOBBY HEBB: Love Love Love (UK Philips 45 - 1ST ISSUE!) https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOBBY-HEBB-Love-Love...1QQcmdZViewItem MR FLOODS PARTY: Compared To What (UK Bulldog DEMO 45) https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MR-FLOODS-PARTY-Comp...1QQcmdZViewItem MAGNETICS: Lady In Green (Bonnie RE-ISSUE 45) https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAGNETICS-Lady-In-Gr...1QQcmdZViewItem BILLY PRESTON: Most Exciting Organ (UK Sue LP) NEAR MINT! https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BILLY-PRESTON-Most-E...1QQcmdZViewItem Gene

My current fave underplayed/forgotten track has to be "What Can I Do" by C L Blast (United). Still available on lists for around £20! BTW, I have a copy of the Big Boris "Devil's Drive" on Ebay at the mo: https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BIG-BORIS-Devils-Dri...1QQcmdZViewItem Gene

When I was in New Zealand a few years ago, I was going through one of the record shops I had found. On my last day there, whilst rifling through a pile of unsorted 45s round the back of the shop (out of the kindness of the shop owner's heart), I found a NZ RCA issue of "Since I Found My Baby" by The Metros. Looked well neat, with the "red dot" RCA label design. Taking it, amongst others, through to the shop owner, I asked him for a price on all my finds. Imagine my grief when he played it, pulled out his USA Goldmine price guide, and said "sorry - I like this, so I'll be keeping it"!! It was the only record he wouldn't sell me - everything else ranged from between $3 and $12 NZ dollars ($3 = £1). But, at the same time, it was so nice to find records like this, amongst 150 odd 50s and 60s pop/rock & roll/soul/doo-wop records:

Erm....."Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)" - The Cheeky Girls :secret:

Thanks Jeff! It sure is - red vinyl with a blue stripe; really bizzare, but looks great in my collection!! Gene

Good point about Larry Atkins on Romark, Steve. On that subject, what about other 1st or 2nd issues which you don't see for sale? Len Jewell: Bettin' On Love (Teri De) Don Varner: Tear Stained Face (Veep) Nolan Chance: Just Like The Weather (Bunky) Frank Beverley: Because Of My Heart (Rouser) Ivories: Please Stay (Wand) Any ideas on that little lot?

I'd give rap a capital C.........

Wanna come to a party Dan?

To put a finer point on it, of the two versions: 1. Car-A-Mel (1967) - Northern 2. Romark (1973) - Modern

I guess that's what you call Cher bloody-mindedness!!

Whilst I keep an open mind for all types of music, there are many reasons why I detest rap music, the main ones being: - Most rap tracks exploit other artists' backing tracks by sampling them in part, or whole. We've seen examples of tracks like "Under Pressure" (Queen & David Bowie), "Soul Bossa Nova" (Quincy Jones), "True" (Spandau Ballet) which have been used as backing tracks for rap tracks, and no credit is ever given to the originator of these samples. The list of sampled tracks is endless. Are we sure royalties are always being paid? Where's the originality and genuine talent? - I know it's already been covered here, but it's rap records that glamourise violence, murder and "gangsta" culture, and make firearms a fashion accessory, that gives the rest of that scene a bad name. Take, for example, murder cases from the past couple of years, where it has evolved that the murderer's actions were influenced by the lyrics of a rap track. - How can anyone have the nerve of using the term R&B for groups such as Destiny's Child etc? It's not Rhythm, and it's definitely not Blues. I have to be so careful when I admit my love for ORIGINAL R&B, and ensure there are no chavs within earshot. I'll step down off my soap box now................ P. Doddy Liverpool’s king of rap.

In terms of US rarities, we've seen the odd copy of "Cheatin' Kind" by Don Gardner trickle out, but when did you ever see a copy of "She's Fire" by the CODs on Kellmac for sale? Now there's a thought................