Bo Diddley

I see that there was a similar thread that mentioned this Test Press started in 2007 with recent comments. However, thought I'd start a current thread as the other one may get overlooked due to it's age. Also, the current sales info refers to folks who are respected members on this site. Dave Flynn and Robb K. Mods, please merge or delete this as appropriate. Pat has a Chris Clark test press of "Do I Love You" for auction. Starting bids £3,000. There were a number of similar items around a few years ago as mentioned in the other thread. However, Pat has listed various reasons why this is the real deal including comments made by Dave F and Robb K. Any thoughts on this? Original Thread - (p.s. thread not intended to either hype or de-rail the auction, or question anyones credentials, just interested )

Hope you win it Pete!!!

I thought that the USA and Euro versions were different. My copy is german/french. Again, I thought that the USA version was a type of live recording and the Euro one's were studio recordings. I may be talking complete rubbish (not for the first time!) - in which case I'll apologise in advance. Cheers Kev Bod

I've always liked this one. Pat Powdrill - Do It. https://youtu.be/LTeMD27-Nqk

The Jon Ford on the JM auction finishing tonight has the large centre. I always assumed they were produced like that to be Juke Box compatible, but seems not.

Hi, When I ordered one earlier, the link takes you to paypal. There you can select "ship outside US". Cost to ship to UK was $6. Cost of record $10. Hope that helps. Regards Kev Bod

Seem to remember around 1978 ish, you could order 10" EMI Discs from PEP with your choice of 3 of the top/rare tracks of the day on each side. As I recall, a mate had one done with things like Bobby Paris - "I walked away", Pat Powdrill - "Do It", Teddy Vann - "Colored Man". Cheers Kev Bod

Just noticed this on popsike. Not sure if any help. https://www.popsike.com/MASQUERADERS-DO-YOU-LOVE-ME-BABY/180549296863.html

Must admit, I didn't have a look. Just assumed there would be loads of similar "products". It is frustrating but it's still a nice feeling when you get the real thing.

I know there was mention in another thread about a boot, but i've just noticed these on ebay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140899117004?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 43 already sold with 3 remaining!!! Expect this will be getting a hammering up and down the country.

Not too many beat ballads played in there!!! Always crammed, not much room to dance or do "spins" without bashing into folks (who didn't mind anyway). You would always be covered in sweat in there - some of it would even be your own! On one occasion Mac Pitt (from Wolverhampton) had his glass eye fly out!!! Happy days

If you're going to auction for 20 days, you may as well ask JM to sell them as a "bumper fun pack". You could even sign a letter of "authenticity" as to their origin Good luck Pete. Seems a shame to let them go.

Rufus Lumley was a Yate sound for me also. Paul Anka just makes me feel sort of odd!! https://youtu.be/pVeATVSIBVE

Upto just over £12k now ....and the addition of a quote from Chalky's earlier post in the write up.

I think this one will be delivered by hand REGARDLESS of the location of the winning bidder!!!! Due to lack of available insurance and rarity of item. By the way, is this one "big in Japan"

Actual Picture AND SOUND CLIP now on website. (bearing in mind the current JM write-up, post no.8 on this thread is interesting ehh Des!! )

So, assuming it isn't a mystery anymore and is Mello Souls, what do the panel think the finishing price will be? Somewhere between Larry and Frank?? Ted, if you want to sell some of those battered to death, overplayed oldies you've had knocking about for years to fund a bid, let me know. I may even give you what you paid for some of them back in the 70's and 80's

Just checked the sound clip for the sale item...... starts like a motown record...... it's a sound clip of....... Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life Brilliant!

What, Michael Schumaker or Danny La Rue??

Just noticed JM has posted a tease for a forthcoming auction on his latest items. Anybody know what it is?????????? "Forget Larry and Frank" !!!! And someones already bid

Hi, I think that Boba usually has an idea and experience on this sort of thing. Good Luck Kev Bod -

Cheers Pete, I added a bit onto my usual (low) valuation to bring it to a more realistic current market level. Seen one for sale which it significantly more and thought it would be useful to get a few opinions from various folks.

Just wondered what opinions were on the value Benny Curtis Dirty Hearts on Resist. I'd like to buy one and thought it was an upto £200 record depending on condition. Wouldn't be the first time that I was out of touch though. Cheers Kev Bod

Just did a list of 45's over £40 as a copy and paste, just to see if it comes out right Kev Bod Sort by: Posted, Condition, Seller, Price, Artist, Title, Label (25 items) Community Data Price View Cart Reality (26) - Make Love Not War / Standing Besides You (7") Label:Jupiter Records (2) Cat#:905 Media Condition:Mint (M) Sleeve Condition:Generic View Release Page Rated 5.0 from 1 votes 3 have 8 want £50.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Inverts, The - Look Out Love / Lonely Lover (7") Label:Tower Cat#:324 Media Condition:Very Good Plus (VG+) Sleeve Condition:Generic warp does not effect play/vinyl + label mint View Release Page 2 have 1 want £100.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Bobby Joy (2) - Letter From A Soldier / You Sweet Devil You (7", Single) Label:Sentry Records Cat#:103 Media Condition:Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition:Generic View Release Page 0 have 1 want £100.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Catch (7) Featuring Marilyn Middleton - Mr. Nice Guy / Mephisto's Nightmare (7") Label:"LK" Records, "LK" Records Cat#:22576, 12175 Media Condition:Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition:Generic mark on run-in groove does not effect play-so mint realy View Release Page Rated 4.63 from 8 votes 19 have 61 want £50.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Richard Brown (19) - Sweet And Kind (7", Single) Label:Steeltown Inc. Cat#:686 Media Condition:Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition:Generic View Release Page Rated 4.0 from 1 votes 3 have 1 want £40.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Pep Brown* - This Good Thing That I've Got / Hank William's Love Song (7") Label:Walden Records Cat#:PB-001 Media Condition:Very Good Plus (VG+) couple of light marks. do not effect play. View Release Page 0 have 6 want £100.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Norman Brown (5) - Everybody Likes It (7") Label:Sound Town Records Cat#:47663658 Media Condition:Mint (M) Sleeve Condition:Generic View Release Page 2 have 1 want £80.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Clyde Brown - Peace And Love / Your Wish Is My Command (7", Single) Label:Atlantic Cat#:45-2903 Media Condition:Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition:Generic View Release Page 1 have 13 want £50.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Brothers By Choice (2) - Baby You Really Got Me Going / Take A Little More (7") Label:ALA Records Cat#:ALA 104 Media Condition:Mint (M) Sleeve Condition:Generic View Release Page Rated 5.0 from 3 votes 16 have 37 want £40.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Bottom & Company* - Spread The News (7") Label:Motown Cat#:M 1309F Media Condition:Very Good Plus (VG+) Sleeve Condition:Generic one very light mark on vinyl plays mint View Release Page Rated 4.5 from 2 votes 5 have 2 want £40.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Terry Bear - Terry Bear / The Night For Dancing (7") Label:Reel To Reel International Records Inc. Cat#:RRI 1988, RRI 1989 Media Condition:Mint (M) Sleeve Condition:Generic played once View Release Page Rated 4.0 from 1 votes 6 have 32 want £50.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Bean Brothers, The - Without You / Thang Goin On (7") Label:Davida Inc. Cat#:004 Media Condition:Mint (M) Sleeve Condition:Near Mint (NM or M-) lyric sheet attached View Release Page Rated 5.0 from 2 votes 6 have 10 want £50.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Cody Black - What Gores Around / Sweet Love (7") Label:Renissance Records Cat#:CA 0002 Media Condition:Mint (M) Sleeve Condition:Generic View Release Page Rated 4.0 from 2 votes 3 have 2 want £50.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details J.R. Bailey - Love Won't Wear Off (As The Years Wear On) (7") Label:Calla Records Cat#:C-158 Media Condition:Very Good Plus (VG+) Sleeve Condition:Generic light mark or two on vinyl not effecting play. near m- View Release Page Rated 5.0 from 2 votes 4 have 7 want £50.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Debra Anderson - Funny How We've Changed Places (7") Label:Musicor Records Cat#:MUS 1497 Media Condition:Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition:Near Mint (NM or M-) original sleeve View Release Page £100.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details J.R. Bailey - The Eyes Don't Know The Feeling (7", Promo) Label:RCA Cat#:JB-10799 Media Condition:Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition:Generic very light mark on mono side. stereo side mint. View Release Page £50.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Tyrone Barkley - Man Of Value (7") Label:Midsong International Records Cat#:MI-1016 Media Condition:Mint (M) Sleeve Condition:Generic played once View Release Page 6 have 4 want £50.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Africano (3) - Satisfactorize Your Mind (7", Single, Promo, Mono) Label:Hi Records Cat#:45-2255-DJ Media Condition:Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition:Very Good Plus (VG+) original sleeve/very near mint vinyl. pen mark on mono label View Release Page Rated 5.0 from 2 votes 1 have 35 want £50.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Basic Black and Pearl - There'll Come A Time, There'll Come A Day (7", Promo) Label:Polydor Cat#:PD 15111 Media Condition:Mint (M) Sleeve Condition:Near Mint (NM or M-) original sleeve View Release Page Rated 5.0 from 3 votes 6 have 13 want £100.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details H. Andrews And Company* - I'd Like To School You / Steppin' Out (7") Label:Balance Records Cat#:2030 Media Condition:Very Good Plus (VG+) Sleeve Condition:Generic few very light marks plays mint View Release Page Rated 4.0 from 1 votes 3 have 12 want £120.00 + shipping Add to Cart Details Shirlene King - Super Stuff (7") Label:HoMark Records Cat#:0007 Media Condition:Mint (M) Sleeve Condition:Generic View Release Page Rated 5.0 from 2 votes 2 have 12 want £100.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Tenth Dymentions, The - The Bushman (7") Label:Sapphire Records (3) Cat#:Sor-1030 Media Condition:Mint (M) Sleeve Condition:Generic View Release Page 4 have 9 want £40.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Lords Of Percussion, The - The Kung-Fu / Geisha Girl (7", Promo) Label:Old Town Records Cat#:OT-105 Media Condition:Mint (M) Sleeve Condition:Generic View Release Page Rated 4.67 from 3 votes 12 have 70 want £40.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Moon People, The* - Hippy, Skippy, Moon Strut (Opus #1) (7", Promo) Label:Roulette Records Cat#:R-7065 DJ Media Condition:Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Condition:Generic View Release Page Rated 5.0 from 1 votes 0 have 53 want £50.00 + shipping Add to Cart Make Offer / Details Eddy Jacobs Exchange, The - Love (Your Pain Goes Deep) (7", Promo) Label:Columbia Cat#:4-45174 Media Condition:Mint (M) Sleeve Condition:Generic View Release Page