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Wasn't a Northern track, but I was sold "The Wallflower" by Etta James in the late '80s as a boot on Modern for £2, and only realised about 6 years later (after I had sold it for the same price ) that it was an original.

I wouldn't know Marc. Never been to one.........

Combinations ended at £5,364.81.

Another Contempo-Raries issue which differs to the original 45 is "There's Nothing Else To Say" by The Incredibles. Same backing track, but totally different set of vocals (more loud and assertive). Personally, not as nice as the original Audio Arts 45.

Strange how the UK Jason Cord issue states the publishers as being Donna Music, yet the Ted Wilson lists the publishers as Leo Feist Music. That said, just seen that Jason Cord was also given a US release on Chapter 1 (45-2901). Publisher also listed as Leo Feist Music on that one too.

Not sure if the "Too Much" LP was released in the UK - but the US release has Dead End Street complete with monologue.

Excellent - thanks for that Tony!

And here's the man himself...... Image not available

After my question regarding a UK recording of "I Can't Take No More" by Ted Wilson (given that it was written by Les Reed and Barry Mason), I've just found the following clip. The data I've managed to find on it so far is: JASON CORD & THE FIRST CHAPTER: "I Can't Take No More Of Your Lies (Les Reed, Barry Mason) Chapter 1 (CH 102). Released 14 June 1968 (B-side to "I've Got My Eyes On You"). Could this be the original?

Not heard of that one Tony! Any idea who it's by?

On the other side of the coin, "I Can't Take No More" by Ted Wilson on Sierra was written by Les Reed and Barry Mason (UK songwriters who wrote for quite a few UK artists, including Engelbert Humperdinck). Would love to know if an unreleased demo by a British artist of this exists...........anyone?

May well have been awful, but at least the original was recorded in true stereo!

If that's how it's credited, that that's a mispressing in itself - should be "LOSING Your Love"! Seriously though, never come across the type of mispress of this that you describe. Not sure how it would affect value though. If the Roger Baily track (don't know it myself) is not as good as the Incredibles A-side, then it probably would be worth a lot less than if it actually had "Losing Your Love" on it.

Both pressings had their original B-sides ("Are You Kidding" by Vickie Baines and "The Light Of Day" by the Group) in as equally bad quality, so I guess that probably answers the rumour of them being recorded straight off the decks.

As far as crap quality pressings / boots go: Robbie Lawson - Burning Sensation (pink Kyser) - why in hell's name is the 3rd bar of the intro repetitively played, rather than the original build-up in tempo intro? Joey Heatherton - When You Call Me Baby (MCA) - muffled, sounds like the recording level was up too high. Carstairs - It Really Hurts Me Girl (Red Coach - boot of w/d) - sounds like it was recorded off a transistor radio. Lou Johnson - Unsatisfied (Big Top) - taken off a scratched copy with bad tics. Jeanette Williams - All Of A Sudden (Back Beat) - not seen a boot that isn't off-centre. VIckie Baines / The Group boots on Soul Sounds - clear in one channel and echoey in the other.

Wasn't the whiskey talkin' then?

I should also add that I think the Contemplations is definitely the one to go for, as it also has the awesome instrumental (backing track) of 'Alone With No Love' by the Dontee Studio Band on the B-side.

You're right there Mr Soul - according to the matrix engravings, The Contemplations was mastered in August 1969, and the Rock Candy in February 1971.

Personally, my theory is that Rock Candy only ever recorded ONE track, and that was "I Don't Think I'll Ever Love Another". My guess is that Joe Tate, or whoever was in charge of Dontee, needed a B-side filler on this occasion. Thus, "Alone With No Love" by The Contemplations was used, but still credited to Rock Candy just to maintain consistency. The two groups on either side sound as alike as the proverbial chalk and cheese.

Very sad news. However, can I make a plea to the radio stations and music channels out there? Please stop choosing "I Will Always Love You" as a tribute to Whitney - we're sick of hearing that at every drop of a hat or ruined at a Karaoke nite. There are so many other decent tracks she recorded over the years.

CARRIE OLDIES - SOUNDS OF THE SIXTIES (US Carrie LP) Compilation of Carrie artistes dating from 1987 (see pics below). Track listing is: EDWARD HAMILTON & THE ARABIANS: Thank Your Mother / Today I Kissed My New Love / Let Me Try / My One Possession THE VALENTINES: What Went Wrong With Our Love CLIFFORD BINNS: Who Told You / I'm Human Too BILLY LEE (MITCH RYDER): That's The Way It's Gonna Be / Fool For You CORNELL BLAKELY: Who Knows / Don't Touch The Moon. NOW SOLD - THANKS!!

Yes - it's a reissue of a US budget LP, "Miss Etta James" which was originally issued on Crown in the early '60s. It's a compilation of some of the sides she recorded for Modern around 1955 / 56. Good LP though, and worth buying if only for "Roll With Me Henry" and "Good Rockin' Daddy". I should also mention that the Crown LP had a plain art sleeve, and no picture of ANY artist. Sadly, it's not the first time that Etta James identity has been compromised. When "The Pick-Up" was 'released' in Jamaica on Kent, it was called "Crazy Feelings" and was credited to Donna Hightower (see scan below)! Guess that's what one of the sound system DJs played it as to stop their rivals getting a copy!

I remember looking over your shoulder whilst you were reading the said Soul Bowl list Chris! Quite a reasonable price 28 years ago!

I've had caked-in sellotape stains like that on LP covers - easy to clean off laminated LP covers with a bit of lighter fuel and loads of elbow grease, but not worth the risk of tearing record labels with the same sort of pressure. Personally, if it doesn't come off in a light clean with lighter fuel, I'd leave it as it is.

Flip over to the original A-side of "Stop & Take A Look At Yourself" by The Shalimars for "Baby" - excellent ballad.