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Just got an Original blue copy of 'Lou Johnson - Unsatisfied' from the states. After waiting 1 month for it to arrive, and also having to write to the seller to ask where it was (they'd forgotten to post it), it arrived this morning wrapped in one thin piece of cardboard, fastened with sellotape and sent half way across the world. Needless to say, when I opened it, the record was cracked right the way across, knackered. What a damn waste of an original record of this calibre. Doesn't it make you angry that some people don't respect what they are selling? Anyway, avoid like the plague this Ebay seller. rodneyw9904 Gutted!!!

Which part of the last page are you refering to?

100% correct Nik Mak. As mentioned earlier on in the thread, there HAS to be a prefix to describe the style of House music it is. The term 'House' could refer to a hundred different styles these days, 'Hard House, Funky House, Vocal House, Electro House, progressive House, Deep House, Tech House, and so on. The more 'Soulful' house styles are Garage, Soulful House, Deep House and Gospel House. There are so many artistes that fit into these catagories, Kenny Bobien, Masters at work, CeCe Rogers, Frankie Knuckles, SuSu Bobien, Kim English, Barbara Tucker, Dawn Tallman and literally 100s of others. and one of the best Soulful House voices without a doubt, 'Robert Owens'

Ian, you ok? Just tried the link to have a listen at the track, but the link is down for maintainance apparently. Is there an alternative link where I could have an earfull? Look after matey. Steve

'West End' records, what a label! Peech boys, Brenda taylor (BT) ans 'Raw Silk - Do it to the music' now there's a classic track. But my favorite tune on West End, has got to be 'Shirley Lites - Heat you up (melt you down)' (WES22155) What an absolutely AWESOME track. here is the discography of this amazing label; West End Records WES12102 Sound Of Inner City Mary Hartman Mary Hartman 1976 WES12103 Jakki You Are The Star 1976 WES12104 Garrett Scott Nah Nah Kiss Him Goodbye 1976 WES12105 The Chuck Davis Orchestra Spirit of Sunshine 1977 WES12106 Philly USA Speak Well 1977 WES12108 Michele Can't You Feel It 1977 WES12109 Dawn Robertson With All My Heart 1977 WES12110 Michele Disco Dance 1977 WES12111 Karen Young Hot Shot 1978 WES12112 The Bombers The Mexican / Dance Dance Dance 1978 WES12113 Bettye Lavette Doin' the Best That I Can 1978 WES12113X Bettye Lavette Doin' the Best That I Can (Walter Gibbons Remix) 1978 WES22114 Karen Young Bring on the Boys 1978 WES22114B Karen Young Baby You Ain't Nothin Without Me 1978 WES22115 The Bombers (Everybody) Get Dancin'/Don't Stop the Music 1979 WES22116 Taana Gardner Work That Body 1979 WES22117 Ednah Holt & Starluv People Come Dance 1979 WES22118 Billy Nichols Give Your Body Up to the Music 1979 WES22119 Bombers Let's Dance / Shake 1979 WES22120 Sugar & Spice You're My Sugar, You're My Spice 1979 WES22121 Pico Malaguena 1979 WES22122 Taana Gardner When You Touch Me 1979 WES22123 Colleen Heather On The Run 1979 WES22125 North End Kind of Life (Kind of Love) 1980 WES22126 Billy Nichols Diamond Ring/My Woman 1980 WES22128 Loose Joints Is It All Over My Face/Pop YourFunk 1980 WES22129 Loose Joints** Is It All Over My Face (Male / Female) 1980 WES22130 Bobby Youngblood There's Never Been No One Like You 1980 WES22131 Master Boogie's Song & Dance When the Shit Hits the Fan 1980 WES22132 Taana Gardner** Heartbeat 1981 WES22133 People's Choice Hey Everybody (Party Hearty) 1981 WES22134 Sweet G A Heartbeat Rap / Rap Your Heart Out 1981 WES22135 Sparque Let's Go Dancin' 1981 WES22136 Inez Brooks Chillin' Out 1981 WES22137 Taana Gardner No Frills 1981 WES22138 Ednah Holt** Serious, Sirius Space Party 1981 WES22139 Stone Time 1981 WES22140 Peech Boys Don't Make Me Wait 1982 WES22141 Sparque Music Turns Me On 1982 WES22142 Al McCall Hard Times 1982 WES22143 Forrrce Keep On Dancin' 1982 WES22144 George And Glen Miller Touch Your Life 1982 WES22145 Glass Let Me Feel Your Heartbeat 1982 WES22146 Debbie Trusty Searchin' For Some Lovin' 1982 WES22147 Stone Girl I Like the Way that You Move 1982 WES22148 Raw Silk** Do it to the Music 1982 WES22149 B.T. (Brenda Taylor) You Can't Have Your Cake and Eat it Too 1982 WES22150 Mahogany Ride on the Rhythm 1982 WES22151 Johnson & Youngblood The Funk is in the Music" 1983 WES22152 India Stay With Me 1983 WES22153 Julius Brown Party 1983 WES22154 Sean Taylor I Can't Live W/O You/Come Back to Me 1983 WES22155 Shirley Lites Heat You Up (Melt You Down) 1983 WES22156 Sweet Life I Get Lifted 1983 WES22157 Julius Brown Diana 1983 WES22158 Love Club Hot Summer Nights 1983 WES22159 Raw Silk Just In Time 1983 WES22160 Sybil Thomas Rescue Me 1983 WES22161 L.J. Waiters Make it Feel Like [Never released] 1983 WES22162 DJ Divine Get Into the Mix / Scratchers Delight 1983 WES22163 B+ B-Beat Classic 1983 WES22164 Barbara Mason Another Man 1983 WES22165 Angie Let's Get on With It 1983 WES22166 Janet Daily And Senses If You Can Count 1983 WES22167 Spyder C Unity / Hollis Rock 1983 WES22168 Julius Brown Never Too Late 1983 WES22169 Steve Pickett / Post Nuclear Orch. Hello it's 1984 1983 WES22170 AOK Style 1984 WES22171 D'bora No Sense 1984 WES22172 Sparque Take Some Time 1984 WES22173 Diamond D Fresh Avenue 1984 WES22174 Barbara Mason Don't I Ever Cross Your Mind Sometime 1984 WES22175 Fantasy Machine Fantasy Machine 1984 WES22176 Mona Ray I Been Watchin' You 1984 WES22177 Karen Young Come-A-Running 1985 WES22178 Rod McKuen Mel's Song / Twas A Friday 1978

Ah well, I was right about the history of the styles of music, but geography has never been my strongest subject.

Yes I DJ'd with Eric about 4 years ago, VERY tallented person and an all round top geezer to boot.

I'm sure you all know this already, but the terms 'Garage' and 'House' stem from the names of the clubs where they're styles were supposedly first played, 'Garage' from 'Paradise Garage' and 'House' from the New York wareHOUSE' One club played deeper more soulfull house than the other, hence the different terms for each style to differenciate which was which, a bit like Northern, Southern and Newies. Unfortunately we need prefixes to explain, without actually explaining what style we are refering to. When I opened my first record shop in Leeds in 1988, customers could come in and ask for 'House' or 'Garage', and we'd instantly know what they wanted. But then all of the pigeon holes sprang up and we had to virtually have a f**king questionaire for them to fill in so that we knew what they wanted. Steve

Yes, was listening to Kenny Bobien about 4 years ago. He is classed as a 'Garage' vocalist really, as 'Garage' is the deeper, more soulful side of House music. Great voice, and quality tunes. Also try having a listen to a guy called 'CeCe Rogers', said to have the best male vocal voice on the House/Garage scene. CeCe Rogers - Someday Well spotted.

Just recieved a mint copy of 'Susan Maughan - That other place' through the post. What a fabulous version this is. Really pleased I found one, they seem to be getting quite scarce. I managed to pick this one up for £14 and I think it's worth every penny and more besides. I know it wasn't one of Susans big hits so not sure how many of this sold on it's release in 1964? 'That other place' is actually the 'B' side, with 'Little things mean a lot' on the 'A'. I spent around 2 months looking for a mint copy, so don't think it's that readily available. Any thoughts on this fantastic female version of the 'Wade Flemmons' classic? Thanks

Just recieved a mint copy of 'Susan Maughan - That other place' through the post. What a fabulous version this is. Really pleased I found one, they seem to be getting quite scarce. I managed to pick this one up for £14 and I think it's worth every penny and more besides. I know it wasn't one of Susans big hits so not sure how many of this sold on it's release in 1964? 'That other place' is actually the 'B' side, with 'Little things mean a lot' on the 'A'. I spent around 2 months looking for a mint copy, so don't think it's that readily available. Any thoughts on this fantastic female version of the 'Wade Flemmons' classic? Thanks

Yes that's true, I've picked up a few lately just by sheer 'determination' (nothing to do with Dean Parrish - Boom Boom) Like the original copy of 'Dust my broom - Ike and Tina on tangerine 'Tangerine' records for £8, and 'Judy Clay - you busted my mind' on 'US Scepter' demo for £5.25, and of course, paid a bit more for this one 'The Apollas - Mr Creator' on 'US Warner' demo for £25. But I think the the best 2 I've won were 'Solomon King - This Beautiful day - UK Columbia Demo for £25, later sold for £109, and Pookie Hudson - This get's to me' on Original white and gold 'US Jamie', for £9, sold later for £119. At the end of the day it's all down to the time you're willing to put into looking for them, and of course, knowing where to look. Thank you for your kind words and invaluble advise Steve

Just looked on JM's site and it's going for £30, not too bad then, I'm £25 up on the deal.

Yes that's mine, Thanks Matey, what is the value of the original blue copy? can I afford to retire?

How many colours was this booted in then? I've see them in Blue, and the one below is the one that I have now, I have just bought one on the bay (an original) for a poultry amount, £5.25p.

Just having my daily fix on Ebay and saw this. Whata top tune, but over £2000? Jeez. Must be bloody rare then? Junior McCants - Try me for a new love

So how will I be able to tell the difference as to wether it is a boot or an orig'? i.e. matrix numbers, label material/design, run out etc? It looks to me from the link above to 'Sharp end of vinyl' that it is an original, as it is not a paper label, the run out is not very narrow and as on the other originals shown on there has a plastic ring around the inside of the centre after the label ends. Please let me know. Thank you

Excellent, thanks for your help everyone. Just bought it for £7 on the Bay, i should imagine it's worth that? £11 inc postage from the states, am I ok on that price please. OH! and what a top tune innit? Thank you all again Steve

Hi there, can anyone let me know if this is an original press please. 'Unsatisfied' is on the 'B'? side. Thank you.

Just bought this off the bay for a measly £2.99 after thinking I remembered it from back in the day, probably a Mecca tune? The tune is 'Johnny Williams - Something kinda mellow b/w You make me wanna last forever' 1974 on UK Polydor records. I did remember rightly, and I used to have it years ago, a really nice modern track and the 'B' side is also modern although it has more of an oldies twinge to it. anyone know of this track and is it or has it been played out anywhere lately? Thanks for your expertise. Steve

Can someone please let me know if these are the same record 'A little togetherness'? Thank you Younghearts - A Little Togetherness/Begining Of The End - Canterbury 506 Younghearts - Little Togetherness/Get Lonely Too - Minit 32084

Well it's all looking hunky dory then cos I paid £25 for this one from a guy in the states. Strangely enough he'd had no bids on it and there was only a couple of hours to go, so I approached him and offered him £25 and he exepted. Bonus!!!

Usually Demos are worth more, or go for more because allegedly there are fewer of them, but not always the case of course.

I take it we're all talking about demo copies here? Up to now It's looking good for the price I paid BTW

Hi again peeps. can someone please value this for me. I bought it a while ago at what I thought was a bargain price. I'll tell the truth, the other side 'All sold out' is paggered, but the 'Mr Creator' side plays well, but I thought that a demo of it was well worth what I paid. I won't say what I paid until later on in the thread after you've all had a go Thanks Steve