🥁 Velvet Hammer – Happy…

Julie Roberts writes in The Northern Soul Top 500 “How I would love to tell the group what a fabulous track this is”. Me too. Another fabulous B side, like so many great Northern tracks. These UK issue demos play really well and an inexpensive way to own this scarce track. Enjoy the video below!

(Vinyl is EX+) £20

Postage is £10 (1-3 records) – We mail on Friday and provide proof of posting. Text 0044 (0) 7788 215744 or email deesu@hotmail.co.uk to reserve or for more information.

🥁 Why Is There A Bullet Hole In My Record?…

Ever wondered why some records have bullet holes in them? John Manship explains…

First off the hole is in fact a drill hole, although a bullet hole sounds much more fun and dramatic. The drill hole originates from the practice of some record companies supplying records on sale or return. The drill hole signifies the record has already been returned and credited and therefore cannot be returned again for another credit.

Similarly, albums returned would have the corner of the cover snipped off and that’s where the term ‘cut out’ comes from. So in short it was to prevent shops claiming credit twice and nothing to do with sales tax. The returns were of course tax deductible.

John Manship 12th January 2024. Visit his website: Raresoulman

🥁 The Spinners – I’ll Always Love You…

This 1967 reissue is in good shape with no significant marks on the vinyl. There is however a small (8mm approx) sticker mark on the A side label. Also to note the name change as The Detroit Spinners which was differentiate them from the British folk band popular at the time.

VG+ £25

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