Bo Diddley

Edit - Seb already posted

Thanks for that Chalky, I've not come across that website. Does it say how many Test Press items there are/were (or were usually done) and that they were all pressed in the 60's? Cheers

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.