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Looking at his other sales, they're all reissues/boots apart from the Temprees on Stax. But he hasn't said so!

UK soul collectors may be keen on a Reprise EP; "Don't Shut Me Out", which is a nice piece, albeit for just two tracks. As well as the lead track, which is decent midtempo, it also has "Not for Me" on it. Additionally, let's not forget his "You Can Count On Me", which made a pleasant change to the Ventures' instrumental "Hawaii-5-0" theme!!

Cheers Godz!

Wasn't "Time Won't Let Me", by J C Messina covered up as Bob Seeger & The Silver Bullet Band as well?

Between 1980 and 1985, I worked right above City Sounds in Procter Street (just around the corner from High Holborn). They were great for current soul imports, but the only thing I ever bought from them was a Will Powers 12" (think it was "Kissing With Confidence") and you can't get more far removed from soul than that!! Just round the corner in High Holborn was a record/book shop called Templars. Nothing much to be had apart from the current Top 30 singles and LPs, but I did get a copy of the "Capitol Soul Casino" LP from there in 1982 for £1.99! And yes - having family in Gillingham (mostly now pushing up flowers in that great Garden of England), I remember Barnaby Records in Gillingham during the early to mid-70s! I'd completely forgotten about it until you mentioned it here Jo! However, as a spotty kid back then, I only remember them as a chart record retailer. What have I missed out on? BTW Jo, I bumped into Steve Noble (remember him?) a few months ago in Brighton. He's looking really well these days - has quite a large family as far as I'm aware! On the record store subject, does anyone remember Groove records in Greek Street, Soho? Folded in the mid-80s, but I do believe that they had abundant stock of "It Takes Heart" by Greg Perry as a new release in 1982. Also had their own label (called "Groove Records" of course!), their biggest seller being "Wikka Wrap" by The Evasions. Perish the thought of them having multiple copies of Herby Brown, Charles Johnson or Tavasco!!!

My copy is the red label styrene pressing, complete with Delta matrix. It's exactly the same as the first label shown here. The UK Pye International issues credit "THE UNIQUES featuring Joe Stampley", but the demos credit only The Uniques. As Pete says, the UK issues and demos miss out on that solitary bass note at the intro. I believe that the released credited just to Joe Stampley was a late release in the UK (1973) on Dot. I've also heard of a cover version by folk singer Alex Campbell. Can anyone confirm?

Now there's a name from the dark past! Was that the branch in Old Compton Street with the blue film cinema club upstairs?

Cue "...It's in the front room..............and they're watching Columbo..."!!

Sorry, but I have to say that it looks every bit like the styrene boot. On the original, the label is matt, a lighter tinge of blue, and has a flatter edge (with a smaller run-in space).

Hi Jo! As far as I'm aware, Keith still runs the shop in Berwick Street, a few doors away from W1's only bonafide chippy (had many great lunch hours in there in the '80s!). It's now in the basement, under a soul-funk shop. Dunno if he's still trading under "Daddy Kool" though. I still see Keith there sometimes, and he still has time for a chinwag! I have always found him great to get on with, and he always has time to chat about life, and most other things aside of records. I believe Keith and his son now manage the basement shop. Gene

One record, in my opinion, falls into either category: THE LEGENDS: Fear Not (Commonwealth) After years of trying to digest this, I still can't suss whether it's a 100 MPH stomper, or a sexy-slow smoocher. What is it?????

I remember seeing the test pressing of "Edgar Crook" (sic) up for auction in one of Dave Raistrick's lists around 1983. Is this the one you have Keith, and the one you got outbid on Pete? Or is this a third label variation, designed by pupils from St Winifred's Primary School, Altrincham?

According to the glossary of Jamaican slang words (https://www.speakjamaican.com/glossary.html) Rhaatid (rah-tid)- A mild exclamation of surprise or irritation. Similar to gosh, heck, and damn.

Very sad news indeed.......and quite young.

Almost a certainty Pete! I swear I heard it on the Soul Club Jukebox - if it's there, I'll try and post the link when I get home.

Anyone know the origin, or availability, of an alternative version of "I'd Think It Over" by Sam Fletcher which I heard a few months ago? This version starts and ends with thunder claps, and extended instrumental intro and middle break. Anyone know of it?

I remember "windy-arsed" Radio Maverick well, with fond memory Pete! Have you still got the live recordings?

Anyone know of a female unissued acetate version of the track by Phyllis Briggs? Dave Raistrick offered this up for sale on his list around 1987, from what I can remember. Is Phyllis the sister of Vince Apollo, and is it the Dynamic Siblings acetate talked about here?

Exactly the answer I remember a Mr Rudzitis receiving from you, with the same question, in Beatin' Rhythm, Sept 1990! .....................aah, the memories!!

Hey Pete, Do you know "I Just Can't Help Myself" by The Volumes also came out on UK Pama?

About £12-£15 IMO.......

Welcome to the site Moses, and thanks for filling in with the above! I have a copy of the Antwans 45 (thanks Derek!), which I really like, so pass my compliments on to your father-in-law! Of course, I would be very keen if he can shine any further info on the record (when it was released, how widely it was distributed etc). Gene

Hi Alan, Thanks for the input - really helpful!! Hope you're well, and we're looking forward to seeing you on Feb 17th. All the very best, Gene

"when & where produced..." Dates from 1967.

Expensive tosh apparently! Tim Brown values it at £500 in his book, but doesn't list Zenobia Bonner........ .......nor does John Manship, for that matter.