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.

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The Essential Collection 18 track CD comes with a nice mini bio detailing The Spinners early days in Detroit and through their remaining years at Motown.

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This LP features I’ll Always Love You together with some other great tunes. Free of any writing or stickers, the record and it’s cover are in fine shape.

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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.

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Siempre Te Amare as they say in Buenos Aires. This Argentinian press needs to be played at 33rpm. The vinyl is in (EX+) condition but there is a small biro on the label.

EX+ s.w.o.l £25

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Hardly a mark on it (one small scuff n.a.p), this original UK demo is in superb condition. To keep it simple and give anyone a fair chance it is offered on a best and final bid basis ending Wednesday 31st January 2024.

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Original USA demo in superb condition. From the pens of William ‘Mickey’ Stevenson and Ivy Joe Hunter its a modern masterpiece. The vinyl grades (EX+) and if it wasn’t for the small biro mark on the label would be an auction item.

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Original USA release in fine condition. The Spinners formed originally as The Domingoes in 1954. They made their debut as The Spinners at the Apollo Theatre in 1964 and I’ll Always Love You reached No’ 35 on the Billboard chart and No’8 on the R&B chart. The record failed to chart in the UK but has been huge on the mod / rare soul scene for over 50 years.

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USA release in excellent condition…£5

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1956, Pensylvania the original group, The Latineers was formed and they played local clubs for a few years. In 1960 they acquired a new lead singer and changed their name to The Tymes. Always popular in the UK, they had a string of hits with Ms Grace and You Little Trustmaker being perhaps the most well known.

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