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Didn't realise Glynis had also passed away. That's really sad. They only got married about 1990/91, I think. I know Mick married quite late in life, when he was in his early 40s.

Mick was as well-known for his excellent sense of humour, as he was his knowledge of black American music and his amazing record collection. A couple of examples of his humour which made me smile: My phone rings at home. "Hi Gene, it's Mick". "Mick?" Yeah, it's Mick". "Mick who?" "There's only one Mick, you ding-dong"! On an occasion I phoned Mick one Sunday morning; "(in a tired, stretchy voice) 'Ello?". "Hi, is Mick there please?". Hang on a minute, I'll have a look.......yeah, I'm here - who's that?". His other usual address when answering the phone was "Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssss???" Conversation over a beer. "'Ere's one for you mate. Why do the crabs on the beach all walk sideways"? "Erm, I don't know. Why?" (starts walking sideways) "Oh I do like to be beside the seaside....".

Actually, the only pronged centres I've seen on these (including the one I owned) are 3-prong. I guess the 4-prong would be quite rare, like the solid centre issue.

Obviously what it's 'called' and what it plays are likely to be two different answers in this case.

Can't believe that I'm reading this. It was only a few days ago he came into my mind, and I was wondering how he was, having not seen him since 1993, and I am deeply saddened to learn of Mick's passing. I first got to know Mick in 1982 after visiting one of his nites in the West End of London. We got chatting, and I bought a few records from him. Ever since then, we'd keep in touch by phone, enjoy a beer at various clubs, and share numerous jokes, most of them blue (of course). My best memory of Mick's outspokenness was at a club in North London, where he was guest DJ. One mod went up to him and requested some Rolling Stones. The next thing I know, he's faded out the record he was playing with "Listen, I've come here to play good soul music tonight, not f**king s**t like The Stones, The Who or The Kinks, and if you don't like it then f**k off"! Mick was also a keen UK collector, and had some very lovely bits in his collection. I remember going through his record shelves when he lived with his mum in Windsor in the early 80s, and he had some jaw-dropping items then. Around this time, his tastes moved into modern soul - a direction none of us thought he would ever take! As said, I haven't seen or heard of Mick for 23 years, due to other commitments on both sides, but I always considered Mick a very good friend in the 12 years I knew him personally. An all-round top man with a generous heart, a wicked sense of humour, and a great collector and DJ. Rest in peace, big man.

Yep - the last image on red Prophesy is definitely Jamaican (note the Record Specialists, Kingston, Jamaica address on the bottom).

B-side to "Broadway Woman".

My advice is if it still plays through OK despite the warp, then leave it alone. Curing warps has always been a touch and go thing, and I would only try it out on an unplayable warp. As you say Jon, in case it's made worse.

No probs Dave! I tried looking for info on the Baby Ray who recorded for Capcity, but sadly also drew a blank.

Yes. The Contemplations' original release on Dontee dates from 1969, with the instrumental B-side by the Dontee Studio Band. The version credited to Rock Candy is the very same Contemplations track, but a 1971 release. It was believed to have been stuck on the B-side as a gap filler, because the real Rock Candy only had one track ("I Don't Think I'll Ever Love Another"), and found itself mistakenly credited to Rock Candy as a result.

Hi Dave, Not sure if this helps, but Baby Ray who recorded 'The House on Soul Hill' for Imperial at the end of 1966 was male (real name Ray Eddlemon), and passed away in 2000 while serving time in Nevada State Prison. This link shines some more light on him: https://jp1000.livejournal.com/9908.html

Billy Prophet is Tyree Glenn Jr. & The Fabulous Imperials on Sue (Yesterday). Jimmy Bishop - Howard Tate on Utopia?

Very true indeed, Tony!

Bidder is probably someone who is prepared to do a repair job on the underside of the crack. By the looks of it, it can be done and will still be playable as a result.

I saw Tommy Brown at the same Rhythm Riot in November 2002. A remarkable man with a great (albeit dry) sense of humour, and it was a pleasure to have seen him perform live. RIP 'Little' Tommy.

Damita Jo's original version from 1960 on Mercury was miles better than this. Not soul, but just better IMHO.

Yes - it is a pressing, but only a small handful of the multicoloured vinyl pressings were made by Bob Cattaneo in the 70s. It's thought that less than 10-20 copies exist, though not completely sure about the accuracy of that.

Very true. Can't say I've ever seen a demo of this before in 34 years.

Makes me laugh, the amount of people who still get sucked in by trolls!

Is it just strange coincidence that the B-side of Black Pudding Bertha by The Goodies happens to be called Panic? Reparata & The Delrons spring to mind.

Hasn't there always been snobbery of one type or another on the scene, Russell?

Interesting piece. Better to sit with 50 chin strokers rather than 50 people stroking something else, I guess!

And I've lost count of just how many American groups called themselves The Jades!

Not as far as I'm aware, Dave. PS - hope all is well!

Got mine from Soul Bowl in 1987 for £7!