A few new finds...

[Jeff H]

I spent an hour in a local used record shop yesterday, and even though I didn't pick up 300 new LPs like Graham did last week I am happy with my purchases. All were priced at $3, $4 or $5, but the dealer charged me a flat $25 for all eight records:

* Beautiful Bend LP (sealed!)
* Saint Tropez "Belle de Jour" LP (sealed!)
* Unyque "Makes Me Higher" LP (sealed; exceptional sound quality!)
* Invisible Man's Band "All Night Thing" 12-inch (sealed; I've seen this sell for big bucks on eBay)
* John Davis and the Monster Orchestra "Up Jumped the Devil" LP
* Paul Jabara "Keeping Time" and "The Third Album" LPs (It took me a few minutes, but I eventually realized that he reproduced the cover to Barbra's "Third Album" right down to the typeface! Such a queen!)
* and from the '80s, Kim Wilde "You Came" 12-inch.

I recall that in another post Bernie wrote about how much he liked Jabara's "Pleasure Island" because of the way the song builds to its climax. Until yesterday, I had heard only the edit on the Casablanca box set, but after listening to the full-length version I couldn't agree with Bernie more! The first two-thirds of the song are even BETTER than the last four minutes or so.

That's all for now from this pea-brained punter...

[sirius]

Dear JeffH!
Congratulations...these are favorites of
mine...esp. Paul Jabara and Beautiful Bend
You can be proud of that stuff!!!
Cosmic Love & Kisses From SIRIUS & DARKTUNES

[BrunoRepublic]

On 2002-09-09 13:10, Jeff H wrote:
* Paul Jabara "Keeping Time" and "The Third Album" LPs (It took me a few minutes, but I eventually realized that he reproduced the cover to Barbra's "Third Album" right down to the typeface! Such a queen!)

I never knew that! Now I'm going to have to see this for myself. (makes mental note to check Barbra CDs on way home from work)


"...especially Barbra, because the gay, they like so much."

[markydefad]

Jeffy is absolutely correct. Jabara totally copied the Babs 3rd LP cover. I recently bought this one, too. (Twice, in fact) DUH!!

"Pleasure Island" is my favorite Jabara track. Funny cause I never really knew this track by name--although I must have danced to it, over the years. Keefe & I had a misunderstanding regarding a song ID on a Bobby V. tape on the 5:am website. I told him the song was "Paradise Island" by The Wonderland Band and he kept thinking of the Jabara song. Eventually, we came to an understanding about the 2 different "P. Island" songs.

Also, at Troc I used to love dancing to "Love Is In You" by Nightlife Unlimited... my boyfriend alwys told me the name of that song was "The Island"--we could never find it...finally figured out what it really was...BUT now I realize he was confusing it with the Jabara song...at least that's my theory....WHY DO I REMEMBER THIS STUFF????? :lol:

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Make My Feet Wanna Dance!

Markydefad

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[paul]

On 2002-09-09 13:10, Jeff H wrote:
I spent an hour in a local used record shop yesterday, and even though I didn't pick up 300 new LPs like Graham did last week I am happy with my purchases. All were priced at $3, $4 or $5, but the dealer charged me a flat $25 for all eight records:

* Invisible Man's Band "All Night Thing" 12-inch (sealed; I've seen this sell for big bucks on eBay)

That's because crazies like me want this piece of vinyl in thee worst way

[SandraDee]

I too got the 12" of All Night Thing by Invisible Mans Band recently & it was ultra cheap & in v.good condition ( Manchester has its's moments!). This is another example of that funkier disco post-79; the production on this track is excellent IMO.

[DanceMan]

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"Pleasure Island" is my favorite Jabara track.

Mine is "Dance" I have that LP on Red Vinyl and "Trapped In a Stairway" from (TGIF)

Also, at Troc I used to love dancing to "Love Is In You" by Nightlife Unlimited... my boyfriend alwys told me the name of that song was "The Island"--we could never find it...finally figured out what it really was...BUT now I realize he was confusing it with the Jabara song...at least that's my theory....WHY DO I REMEMBER THIS STUFF????? :lol:

I love the cover of that LP which featured a hot model in HOT leather pants.....why do I remember stuff like that? LOL !

[totoman]

On 2002-09-11 03:26, Steely Dan wrote:
I too got the 12" of All Night Thing by Invisible Mans Band recently & it was ultra cheap & in v.good condition ( Manchester has its's moments!). This is another example of that funkier disco post-79; the production on this track is excellent IMO.

where on earth do you make old vinyl finds in Manchester?

toto

[NickNack]

"Pleasure Island" has to be one of Jabara's best. I remember two guys I knew from just seeing them in the bars and clubs coming into The Anvil about 8:30 AM after being out all night at The Saint. One of them handed me a $20.00 bill and asked me to PLEEEZE play "Pleasure Island" for him. Well, you know that old saying... "Money talks, bullshit walks". That record was on the turntable in less than three mixes.

JeffH, you and Graham are making me 'sick'. All these great finds. Yes, I have most of what you got but there's always something out there. I mean another copy of the John Davis lp or Saint Tropez would suit me just fine. Just imagine... no more snap, crackle, pop. :grin:

[QUINNY]

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On 2002-09-12 19:58, NickNack wrote:
I remember two guys I knew from just seeing them in the bars and clubs coming into The Anvil about 8:30 AM after being out all night at The Saint. One of them handed me a $20.00 bill and asked me to PLEEEZE play "Pleasure Island" for him. Well, you know that old saying... "Money talks, bullshit walks". That record was on the turntable in less than three mixes.


Jeez NickNack, what an unearthly time to be in a discotheque!!! No wonder Disco died, the punters and DJs must have been permanently on speed, and we all know that Speed Kills (UK government car anti-speeding campaign slogan).

[SandraDee]

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On 2002-09-12 11:05, totoman wrote:
where on earth do you make old vinyl finds in Manchester?

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Well, toto, I got that particular 12" at 'Vinyl Exchange' in Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter. They have a small disco section which is full of mainly dross but occasionally they have real gems; 2 weeks ago I got a Munich Machine LP there.
'Beat'n'Rhythm' in Tibb Street nearby also have lots of rare disco but unfortunately its mainly 7" singles (which they seem to import from the US.); however, their CD selection is excellent here & I've recently bought CDs by Eddie Kendricks, Linda Clifford & Jennifer Holliday in this fab little shop.
I've got to stop visiting these places so often as my credit card's being used far too often!
You must check out these shops Toto & we may bump into each other!

[DISCODISK]

STEELY ill be in tibb st a week on friday leave some c.ds for me !!! and put the rain on hold :grin:

[jim]

On 2002-09-09 13:10, Jeff H wrote:
I spent an hour in a local used record shop yesterday, and even though I didn't pick up 300 new LPs like Graham did last week I am happy with my purchases. All were priced at $3, $4 or $5, but the dealer charged me a flat $25 for all eight records:

* Invisible Man's Band "All Night Thing" 12-inch (sealed; I've seen this sell for big bucks on eBay)

Good jam but Old School vol 4 has the 12" version on CD!

[SandraDee]

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DISCODISK wrote:
STEELY ill be in tibb st a week on friday leave some c.ds for me !!! and put the rain on hold

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There are a couple of CDs left but I cant do anything about the rain I'm afraid DD!

[BrunoRepublic]

On 2002-09-09 13:10, Jeff H wrote:

* Invisible Man's Band "All Night Thing" 12-inch (sealed; I've seen this sell for big bucks on eBay)

Funny everyone should be discussing this one... today I found a copy for $3 Cnd at Cosmos. Actually, the last couple of days have given me another slew of finds. Highlights include the Tom Moulton remix of "El Bimbo", and the completely freaky half-backwards Jonathan Fearing remix of "The Break".