Bo Diddley

Hi, I think this advert is from 1980, so possibly outside your remit. However, may give some members a kick!! Cheers, Kev Bod

Didn't a member on the site, Steve Guarnori, write a book about Wand/Scepter? "Wand Scepter Forever" seems to ring a bell. Perhaps he would know more or the info is in the book.

Yes, Love Power is on the other side of the Wand 45. John M has a KARMA copy on auction. I was interested to see him saying that "Love Power" was the preferred side "back in the day". In the 70's, I was only aware "Woman, Love Thief" being a big sound. I can't remember hearing the other side until I bought a copy (on Wand demo) about 10/15 years ago. Love Power may well have been played, but for me, it didn't register at the time. "Woman, Love Thief" was MASSIVE! ( a mate at the time had an "emi-disc" done with Woman Love Thief) Quote below from John's description on the copy currently for sale. Anyone want to predict the final sale price!! ""It matters not really which side you drop the needle on, with this local Dallas session. In fact "Love Power" was the preferred side back in the day, receiving healthy exposure at the "allniters" of the time. But over the years "Woman, Love Thief" has emerged the clear winner, as the familiar backing track "borrowed" from Arthur Ashford's Drew creation of a year earlier, struck a chord. Died in the wool "Soul" fans will always drop down on the side of the Detroit group original. But the Stemmons Express readjustments deliver significantly stronger guitar breaks and an edgier vocal response. It works so well, leaving the two recordings in debate considerably and refreshingly different.""

Wasn't Grand Piano Company covered up as "Derek and Ray" - Esperanto.

Thanks for all the replies so far. And thanks Rick for your info. I think the Gamble one is more difficult to get. However, all those Sassy copies that were available as easily as the latest boots, made it feel more common. I read somewhere that Neil bought back about 500! Paid between £3 and £5 for mine. There must be loads about in dormant collections mingled in with loads of bootlegs. I've just checked and I bought mine on 20th October 1978 (in those days I used to write that sort of stuff on the sleeve!)

Frank Beverly - If That's What You Wanted. Can anybody confirm which label the first copies to be played in the UK were on? I was one of the hundreds of people who bought a Sassy copy in the 70's when Neil Rushton (I'm pretty sure) imported a load. Mine was from Pep's shop. However, I'm curious as to which label the initial copies discovered were on and played. I assume it was either Sassy or Gamble and not that blue Greek one! Also, who/when/where was it first played. Cheers, KB

Thanks Mike, All the best, KB

I added this to the "Obscure Foreign Release" thread a few years ago. Mine plays the standard version on the UK 45. (Dutch version)

I assume you've seen the one on John's (Manship) auction? Finishes on 26th May. John usually gets very enthusiastic bidders and achieves top prices. However, sometimes you can come away with a bargain. Good luck https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/the-chants-baby-i-don-t-need-you-love-a-man-without-a-face-rca-victor-1754.html

Not sure if they have it in stock but might be worth a try.. https://www.ksl-online.co.uk/product/tip-flight-ready-7-inch-100-record-box/ Good luck with the search.

The Present - Many's The Slip Twixt The Cup And The Lip (or baby the world really turns). At 15 words, it's a "Big 'Un". Also, nice to see a bit of "ye olde english" featured. (p.s. - I also liked the song at the time and still do)

My copy has the exact same markings. So, I'd say it's legit.

Hi, It was interesting that the VAT wasn't shown on either .co.uk or .com. I've had lot's of enjoyment from buying cheap records on eBay over the years. However, with VAT on the item value and postage, I don't think I'll bother. As mentioned above, it's OK if you get an expensive record, say £500 for £250. The postage and VAT still mean it's decent value. In the past, I've taken the potential VAT and post office handling charge into account when dealing with a seller I haven't bought from in the past. Now it's certain to be added, ALL my bids will be 20% lower.

Just won a record on Ebay. Record - $4.25, postage - $14.75, VAT - $3.80 = Total $22.80. The VAT addition is shown on some items but not on others. It wasn't showing on this one. No big deal but I did wonder if it would escape as VAT wasn't mentioned.

You're right Rob - please excuse the pre-festive brain fade!

It depends if you class "The Drifters" - There Goes My Baby, as Soul. That was 1958.

Interesting. The Quinvy single credits "Varner/Crump" as writers. The "Outta Sight" recent(ish) reissue credits "Wexler/Burns"!!

Hi, Thanks for that, I've never heard the Wilson Pickett before. Are you sure the record you heard wasn't Don Varner? That was getting some plays a few years back. From the credits it looks like DV was co-writer.

I still use my NAD 3020e. I bought this new in the late 80's. Still works well and loud enough to be offensive in a domestic setting!! It has the mono button, treble, bass and balance control. Battleship construction. Plenty for sale on eBay

I would have thought about £125 for a nice copy. Great record but somehow doesn't seem to be reflected in the price on a UK one. Page 2 for the first UK demo's. I have seen them hang about when advertised at about £80ish https://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=tommy tate &sortord=dprice&pagenum=2&incldescr=&layout=&sprice=&eprice=&endfrom=&endthru=&bidsfrom=&bidsthru=&flabel=&fcatno=

I have an issue and demo as above. There's also a demo with "reservice" on the label...(pic from popsike)

Could it have been to give it more "credibility", perhaps masking the Tailor Made element? Or would that not have been on his Radar. The Right On label says "recorded at New Moon Studio"

Thanks for the background info - I never knew, and would never have guessed, it was a "Tailor Made"!! One of my favorite records. So, the New Moon and Right On versions are both original? (the New Moon issue looks the best!!!) Cheers Kev Bod

Hi, I can't seem to open the picture with the prices. Any chance you could list them again. Thanks

Well done Kev, you put a lot of time and effort in and it was worth it.