Northern Soul Uk

No answers yet I can only assume that you are all rustling though your collections to see what it's like LOL!! Yeah right!

Ends tomorrow Vintage 50s/60s record box, holds about 40 7" singles. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310651262464?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

I was just going through the old collection sorting out my set for tomorrows Leeds Central, and I pulled out the boot copy of 'Maurice Chestnut - Too darn soulful', I have looked at the flip numerous times ''You don't love me anymore', never playing it thinking it was a cover of the Johnny Caswell track. But it's not, it's an excellent mid tempo groover, really shocked when I played it, never heard it before. Has anyone else heard it? was it on the flip of the original copies?

A great band indeed, and so underplayed too. I was really chuffed what I got this about a year ago for literally pennies. Both sides are stunning and not seen another one since.. Other side is the brilliant 'Together forever'

The Torch in Stoke. I didn't know what Northern Soul was til I went into that place as I was into Motown and R&B (the real R&B that is). A real eye opener it was too I can tell you. I'll never forget the massive rush of heat and atmosphere when the door opened to go in, nearly knocked me over. Then inside I was blown away by the dancers and knew I had to do it, even more so when I saw Frank Booper strutting his stuff. I am also proud to say that eventually when I got good, I was invited into 'Boopers' circle of dancers, a great honour at the Torch that was. Great daze!!!

Has no one any idea about this?

I got one through the post years ago snapped in half, the sender had written 'Records, Do not bend' on the mailer, and some smart twat had written underneith 'Yes they do'. Complained to the PO but never heard anything back.

I know the 'Anderson Brothers' album was released in the UK on 'DJM', but was it ever released in the USA, and if so on what label? The only copies I have come across have all been on the UK release label.

Just got it through the post, and it's in excellent condition as described. Well pleased with getting this at such a good price

I have had quite a few booty and charity shop finds, one of my most recent is 'The Gamble Record Allstars' album which I got for a fiver, valued at £50, in Mint cond' too. I think there is still stuff out there if you keep looking, patience is a virtue though, cos you need a lot.

Thanks Pete, yeah I thought so. Looked on Popsike before I made the cheeky offer and saw that they were going for about £50. Great tune too, there are much worse that are fetching much more, I would have thought that with some of the crap stuff that's selling for silly prices, decent stuff like this, and original too, would have been selling for much more?

Nice!!

150% agreed!! Stunning vocals, amazing song, Brilliant strings, an absolute classic! What more could you possibly want?

The sad loss of Vincent Montana, Jr. (February 12, 1928 - April 13, 2013) An American composer, arranger, and percussionist, most known as a member of MFSB and as the founder of the Salsoul Orchestra. He is the spiritual father of the Salsoul Orchestra, the backing band for the many acts on Salsoul Records. The personnel of MFSB and the Salsoul orchestra overlapped substantially, and both groups were recorded at Philadelphia's famous Sigma Sound Studios. In recent years Montana has worked with house music duo Masters at Work, which has rekindled interest in his work. Ken Cayre, founder of Salsoul Records, has praised Montana's skill at scoring strings, brass, and diverse percussion in such way that it all worked within a dance recording. As Montana was among the first with his considerable training and skill to apply such scoring technique to disco-oriented recordings, it is safe to say he is a true pioneer in the field. Most recently, Montana worked on 'New York City Boy' by the Pet Shop Boys. Vince Montana died on April 13, 2013.

Good stuff, I'll have a listen when I get it through

I was looking for the 'Just through the post' thread that was on here, but can't see it anywhere? So I thought I'd just share this in here. Just purchased this in excellent condition for £30, seller had it at £40 or offers and I offered £30 and got it. Well pleased, think it's worth more. Pearlean Gray - I don't want to cry - Green sea Demo

matrix number is K-10162

Excellent and thanks, BUT this person said that even the label was not right, meaning that is never actually came out on Congress. It probably is a boot, but I was more interested as to whether or not it did come out on that label

Can someone please tell me if Andre Brasseur - The Kid/Holiday, came out on US 'Congress'? I have someone saying that one I am selling is a boot when I was under the impression that is was a USA Demo copy, or is it?? Thank you for any help.

Of course :-)

Also eBay have just bought 'Stub Hub'? I think that's it's name. So you're not allowed to list event tickets for sale on eBay now as it automatically takes you to their ticket outlet site. Also I was looking on the US site a week or so ago, and on there you can display 12 photos free, whereas on the UK site only the first one is free and then I think 12p each thereafter. Not sure if it was as a special offer period or not.

Maybe a good idea would be to look for a vinyl pressing plant that is closing it's doors and selling up? There has to be one somewhere in these days of digital technology? I have seen quite a few over the last few years that have changed over to CD and have no need for the vinyl cutters etc. I have also see a few auctions that have been selling off old pressing plant equipment. You never know, a bit of research and you might strike lucky? Saying that the equipment from a pressing plant would be industrial size and not suitable for home use obviously. I wonder what happened to Twinks Emidisc machine?

This is the Vestax one. https://www.roadogz.com/stories/downunder/vrx.htm

Yes ik001, that is what they have the monopoly on, and they know that, I really don't think there is a more internationally viewed method of selling. That's providing you want to sell overseas as well as in the UK. There are other auction sites that have lower costs, but EVERYONE knows eBay and thats what eBay play on.

Yeah I know, I wonder what the percentage of a sale you have to pay when all that is taken into account?