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The record in question was "I'm Thru' Losing You" by King George and the Timps on Midtown. Keb played it covered up as "Baby We're Through" by the Chessmen. Funny, I quite liked it as it was fast, noisy and manic - just the way I like 'em!! Arthur Fenn found a job lot of them, as I bought one from him for £10. Strangely enough, we were chatting about the record last month, and his recollection of the find was really interesting!! Released in October 1967.

All Nite Long was pressed up and ready for sale around October 1983. I bought mine at a 100 Club niter in January the following year, and mine's numbered 708. I paid £10 for it, though the sleeve corner states "$10 RRP"!!!! It's true what Pete says about "No Second Chance" jumping on the first issues. I put this right by weighing down my stylus and that seemed to do the trick. Apparently, WVON did exist as a radio station in America, but not sure if it was based in Chicago. What I do know is, according to '80s fanzine BlackBeat, some American bigots used to say that WVON was an acronym for "Whites Vomiting Over N***ers".

Does that mean that my copy of Rasputin on UK Atlantic is worth more than the one on UK Sire? Is Mick Smith aware of this amazing new discovery on a British label?

Aw, Stu, you're too kind to me, mate!!!

this is one of Gene Robertson's favorites I do believe- where are you Gene???? Hang on: me, stuart and gene, vaguely involved in the same thread? I make that solid hit soul-o' clock? Martin www.solidhit.co.uk link

"Catch That Teardrop" by the 5 Royales positively dates from 1962. Don't think the De-Lites is as early as 1958 - probably more 1964-65. Apparently, the Cuppy label was owned by Bill Haley, and was named after his wife. Dunno about the "Cuppy" nickname though - guess shes was probably a 38DD or something!

I'm sure there are only two known copies of "The Hurting Is Over" by Arthur Willis & The Soulful Dynamics on Mars La Tour (remember I raved about this a few months ago!!). They're believed to be in the hands of Butch and Andy Rix. Also add to the list (please correct me if I'm wrong): The Limelites: Don't Leave Me Baby (Uncle) - 2/3 copies? Royal Five: My Baby Cares For Me (Cobra) - 2 copies (I think) Rodd Keith: Like The Lord Said (Preview) - 3 copies? Kenny Gamble: Chains Of Love (Arctic) - 1 copy?

A very happy and soulful 2005 to all of you - hope to catch up with some of you very soon!! Gene.

Rog, Here's wishing you a speedy recovery - hope you're fit and well again soon, and look forward to seeing you out and about. Take care mate, Gene Robertson

Mirror?? As a Sun reader, it's too late to convert him now!! No hard feelings Pete - I'll just adopt a heavy facial disguise when I visit Wolves!!!

Hey......less of the ugly, my friend!!!!! BTW, thanx for the lists again Pete - chat soon! Gene

You should definitely query it Pete. If the postage costs weren't detailed on the ad in the first place, you are entitled to challenge the seller. I have challenged in the past with something like "please send me a revised quote with P&P, as I know it's not (amount)"..... Remember that if it was off Ebay, they can be reported for what's knows as "fee avoidance". PS - Still not received a list from you yet. Have I upset you? Gene

There's also "Somebody New" by Danny Moore on Allrite Allrite!

No probs - Thanks Andy lol!!!!

Cheers for putting us right on the spelling soulie78!! Gene

LOL soulie78!! Hope I spelt it right!

I was, of course, being fascicious!!!

Isn't that one of these show-off rarities that no one knows LOL??

The easiest solution is to read the bloody flyers, and know what to expect!

Aww, why Pete? There's many a true word spoken in jest!!!

PMSL Pete!!! BTW, haven't had a list by Email from you for ages. Let me know if you don't have my home addy - ta.

Well Anton, I noticed you were the first one there and the last one to leave! You obviously enjoyed yourself, and that was reflected by the time you spent on the dance floor, so your whinge seems pretty illogical and unfounded (ie, complete bollox) IMHO. Tell me, what stops you from mentioning the nite (by name) that you came to? Just a bit of advice - firstly, get your facts straight before you go into another such rant. Secondly, stop being so hypocritical - doesn't suit you.

So that's what US dealers mean when they describe a knackered record as "looking like toast"!!!

Thanks for the good wishes Ian! Sorry you can't be there, but I hope to catch up with you soon mate. All the best, Gene

Nice to have a look at some current playlists from DJs here - so, to kick off, here's my current Top 5 playlist: 1. THE MODS: Dry My Eyes (Fona) 2. VINCE APOLLO: I Bear Witness (Pentagon) 3. THE LOST SOUL: A Secret Of Mine (Raven) 4. EDDIE FOSTER: I Never Knew (In) 5. THE MAJESTICS: (I Love Her So Much) It Hurts Me (Linda) Don't forget Solid Hit Soul Club's launch night this Satuday, the 20th November, at Vivos, Watling Street, LONDON EC4 from 9pm - 3am. DJs are myself, Dave Greenhill, Martin Thomson and Stuart Tyler, plus our special guest Dave Rimmer. Gene