tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post6457234773176143789..comments2024-03-21T16:35:35.123-04:00Comments on Parka Avenue: Collecting Rare Soul RecordsPatrick Foisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610371104788169232noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-36471699727662769292012-02-28T12:54:45.151-05:002012-02-28T12:54:45.151-05:00Everything you say makes perfect sense.Everything you say makes perfect sense.Patrick Foisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610371104788169232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-58853011075591086302012-02-28T11:37:51.316-05:002012-02-28T11:37:51.316-05:00I have been a collector and DJ on the UK Mod scene...I have been a collector and DJ on the UK Mod scene for over 20 years. During my DJ slots you can here me play 6T's Soul, Jazz, R&B & Boogaloo.<br />ALL from original 45's.<br /><br />In your blog you state that the Jokers 45 went for $1500 . The 45 is rare, as rare as Rocking Horse Doo Doo... Luckily enough I managed to aquire one many moons ago, before it reached it's full "Northern Soul Scene" popularity. Hence the overated price hike.<br />A 45 can triple price over night, just by one DJ giving it a spin at an event.<br /><br />What I'm trying to agree with you is that not every so called rare soul 45 is worth the "end bid price!!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-9630988806980373022012-02-24T20:35:41.859-05:002012-02-24T20:35:41.859-05:00You are right. It is all subjective. And you point...You are right. It is all subjective. And you point out a valid fact. There seems to be a subtle yet noticeable difference between what is popular in the UK and what gets regular play in North America. I find it fascinating when you think that it's all about essentially the same music, soul.<br /><br />I knew this would start an interesting debate and it forced me to listen to these songs more attentively (this is one in particular) and I'm starting to see why some people dig it. My wife actually quite enjoys it.<br /><br />But would I pay 1500$ for it? I'm afraid not. Maybe if I won the lottery...Patrick Foisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610371104788169232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352949628152379365.post-4605812191214397682012-02-24T19:50:49.250-05:002012-02-24T19:50:49.250-05:00Interesting but as you know it's all subjectiv...Interesting but as you know it's all subjective.<br /><br />In comparing the two records I wonder if there's a difference in the styles appreciated by mods/soul fans on the different sides of the Atlantic.<br /><br />The Jokers record has been popular in the UK for years and is a guaranteed floor filler - it has the right pace, and right breaks, to suit the dancers, it's a little bit different from the norm also which makes it stand out, and because it is known as a rarity that gives it added kudos (rightly or wrongly, probably wrongly but there you go).<br /><br />Wilmer and The Dukes is new to me and to be honest I couldn't listen to much of it - too frantic, too forced, to "club soul" and it would kill a dance floor here.<br /><br />Therefore I can see the disparity in price even without the rarity factor counting for much.<br /><br />As for not being able to compare to works of art that can be appreciated by others, that's surely wrong - DJs buy these things BECAUSE they can, and will, be appreciated by others. <br /><br />Anyway, just my view to a thought provoking article. Cheers.Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975282714651024572noreply@blogger.com