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Cassius Clay recorded "Stand By Me/I Am The Greatest" for Columbia in 1964, so I wonder if this is the promo sleeve for the record? Obviously that would make the fellow on the front cover a total unknown (I haven't a clue who he is anyway!).

I had a record sent in a flimsy envelope, with a copy of "Public Image" by Public Image Ltd used as a stiffener! Wouldn't have minded..........but I've still got the original copy I bought in 1978! Perhaps I should have complained that he didn't include the 'newspaper' wrap-round sleeve!

Pete, I had a '69 promo - white label with a red A, and a large centre hole. Also came in an art sleeve!

Not seen any other releases on the label, so would assume it's the only release. Reliable group vocal sources date the Tears record at 1961. But beware of boots which were put out for the doo-wop market - they have a bevelled edge and are quite lightweight.

That was in the days of pop, Grant!

For those of you curious of my current avatar!

It was booted on Benjee - white label (just like the original), vinyl pressing, but quite poor quality as far as I can remember.

Good to meet you too mate! Look forward to catching up again soon. All the best, Gene

Brilliant record, at a third of its normal going rate!

Up for a day or two before they get listed on Ebay. I will accept PayPal, cheque or Postal Order. PM me for reservations, or any questions. Gene USA ITEMS THE WITCHES: She's Got You Now (Bang DEMO) EX £80 THE SPANIELS: Jealous Heart (Calla) EX £20 MARVA WHITNEY: Saving My Love For My Baby (Federal DEMO - B-side date stamped) MINT- £25 GEATER DAVIS: My Love Is So Strong For You (House Of Orange DEMO) MINT £25 EDDIE FOSTER: I Never Knew (IN) MINT- £250 RICARDO KING: On A Hot Summer Day In The Big City (Joker) MINT- £20 VONDELLS: Valentino (Marvello) EX (WOL B-side) £60 THE DYNAMICS: Old Shoes & Rice (SAA-CE) EX- (small scratch sounding for 7 revs in middle) £90 UK ITEMS MARY WELLS: Can't You See (You're Losing Me) (Atlantic) EX- £10 SUSAN MAUGHAN: That Other Place (Philips) MINT £20 TIMI YURO: I Ain't Gonna Cry No More (Liberty) VG+ £10 KENNY LYNCH: My Own Too Feet (HMV) MINT- £20

Serious mate - take a look at this.......... https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...p;rd=1&rd=1

SHOW STOPPERS - HEARTBREAKER - BEACON M 30 Can't believe this hasn't gone yet, considering one went on Ebay fo £68 last week!

You are more than welcome Senor!

I'd say around £40, Tony.

Cheers Philippe - but now in the 2006 Price Guide at £25! Not sure exactly how many LPs were released on the label, but LPs by The Casinos, at least 2 by The Equals, and quite a few compilations of soul/reggae stuff come to mind. Perhaps Tony Rounce or Pete Smith may be able to shine some more light on their LPs? There was also a sister label, Joy, who had quite a few interesting releases in the late '60s/early '70s, including a series called "Keep The Faith".

Cheers Pikey - much appreciated! Hope I can get to find a cover at some point over the next 40 years! So, £15 - £20 quote..............I'll take that to read that it's worth about £40!

There's more - check my previous posting from 2 months ago........... /index.p...c=45142&hl=

Just picked up a sleeveless copy of a great LP, "The Mar-V-Lus Sound of R&B and Soul" on UK President (PTL 1002, 1967). Some great tracks on here, including "Master Key" by Harold Burrage and "I Can't Please You" by Jimmy Robins. I'd no idea this album existed. Anyone know much about it in terms of release (ie, was it?) and value? Does anyone have the cover for this, so I can see what it looked like? Gene

I Don't Need No Doctor by Ray Charles, at Old Orleans in Ipswich.

First one I broke the bank on was a red/white UK demo of "Dr Love" by Bobby Sheen on Capitol. Took me a week to save up the £20 for it 24 years ago!

I'd play it in my sets even more if some dancers got up to it!

Lost on everything else except music as bride walks down the church - "To The Aisle" by the 5 Satins

I only know one other release on the label: "I'll Get Even With You" by Kris Peterson. May be the same girl who did "Just As Much", but it's clear she modelled herself on Connie Francis! Label probably ran for a shrt period during 1961.

Neil, do you know if "Patience" by Rokk, released in 1975 on Tollie, was a standalone release, or were there a few more Tollie releases at the time? Any reason for the label being reactivated?

That is a 2nd issue (with It WIll Stand on the flip side), which would have been released around 1964. I paid the equivalent of £40 for mine a few years ago.