Northern Soul Time – Collecting Northern Soul with Tim Brown

Join us for ‘Northern Soul Time’, exclusively on the Charly Records YouTube Channel! Dive deep into the captivating world of Northern Soul as we explore its rich history, influential artists, and timeless tracks that have shaped the genre.

Host KEV ROBERTS talks at length with the world's foremost collector and all round expert in Northern Soul, TIM BROWN. A fascinating and entertaining journey into what has become the most valuable and collectable music genre. Tim talks at length about discovering and owning the world's rarest record "Do I Love You" by Frank Wilson and lifts the lid on the various aspects of collecting.

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[markmiwurdz]

I could listen to Tim all night. Very interesting stuff. Thank you. And then to hear the mention of Cecil Wasington (or Joe Matthews as I knew it). What a record. I used to love hearing those backing vocals echoing round the main room at Wigan. Worth the trip from London just for that.

[PeterSharkey-ld]

I remember Tim from his and mine very early days, when Tim use to accompany Ginger Taylor to the British Legion at Accrington. That was a very, very long time ago. Tim had already started collecting then, so not surprised he has amassed a collection in excess of 30, 000 records. Great interview Kev. From your hometown of Wirksworth.

[Sheffield_Steve]

I'm glad you got round to "Jeanette" by Wade Flemons!
Absolutely bloody ♥️ that track! 💯👍

[leerowlands]

Top man our Tim great show really enjoyed.

[hughdixon]

Such an easy and interesting man to listen to.

[rooie]

Great stuff, Tim’s thoughts and memories are always a fascinating listen. 👏

[geraldthorburn]

Wonderful stuff. I had known of Tim from my pals John and Bob Molloy, so lovely at last to learn more about him and his hobby/business. Thank you, Kev.

[StanBusby-gf]

Great stuff many thanks Kev, keep them comming,

[Allan-thuv]

John Anderson absolutely top guy, great records

[seankenny]

I enjoyed that interview. The tragedy about Frank Wilson is that to my knowledge, he wasn't asked about his wife's demos. They to me would have been the real treasure. I've only heard one.

[KMIKIN]

Did anyone, as I did, get boxes of records mail order from Blues and soul magazine in the early seventies? One didn't know what they were gonna be? Just for, a very little price, 10 different singles imported from the US. I got some classics for next to nothing🙂

[jima]

Darrell Banks London Issue... surely up there as being the rarest?

[wiggyflat]

I have an article from 14/5/81 where it is valued at £1, 000 00

[dogsbody]

The O Jays 'Deeper in love' was and still is a great record. Way better than Frank Wilson.

[calvinguile]

Why were records ordered to be destroyed?

[azamkazam]

Can I point out the richness of speaking to losing available stock to "foreign markets"? lol

[duncanball]

Its a shame the way things have gone price wise i had some big rare records but sold up for various reasons now i can't afford too collect shame really

[rascal]

That Frank Wilson song isn't even all that great.

[paulcollinson]

Big regret not buying FW for £300/£500 in 1981. Borrowed it off Soul Sam via Jonathan in Nottingham. Took it home with 2 others, one of which was the Cautions on Shrine. Bit fed up with FW at the time, so I bought the Cautions!! A few weeks later I was offered the Inspirations on Breakthrough for £100 off Arthur fenn but couldn't afford it so refused. Think it went to Richard Gilly Gilbert. Hey ho!

[KMIKIN]

Did anyone, as I did, get boxes of records mail order from Blues and soul magazine in the early seventies? One didn't know what they were gonna be? Just for, a very little price, 10 different singles imported from the US. I got some classics for next to nothing🙂