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[b]emmapeelfanclub wrote:[/b]
[quote]Hi JK.

As we know, Beatles acetates are always collectable BUT the thing that really makes yours special is Lennons' inscription. Lennon signatures fetch high prices anyway but I can't think of many Beatle acetates I've heard of which were inscribed by him. I know there are some inscribed by Paul but mostly acetates would feature rather anonymous scrawl by the disc cutter, not the artiste.

Something else to bear in mind. If the acetate is a slightly different mix to what they released, then that would also up the value. Due to the way the Beatles recorded, acetates often featured songs in varying degrees of progress and for John to ask you what you think hints it may had been before they made the final decision to release the single. John was very unhappy with it because he felt the A'side should had been &quot;Walrus&quot;!

So, its the Lennon inscription and enquiry that makes that acetate such a unique item. An actual estimate is impossible but I'd be willing to guess a 4 figure sum at least.[/quote]

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Topic History of: Favourite "B" sides as promised...
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Mart	It seems to have caught everyone`s imagination this thread, here` a few more which must be included. Armagideon Time, The Clash Please Don`t Pretend Again, The Honeycombs. Bored Teenagers, The Adverts Psycho, Elvis Costello(All would have been hits) I agree with Ting a ling a Loo, by Benny Hill, that was a complete waste sticking the obvious follow up to a massive freak hit on the back of it. Arguably, it might have made it a bigger hit though. It is still one of the only records that I can`t play just one side of, it has real "turnoverability". It is of note with the minor vinyl re-emergence, in the 50 or so singles I have bought in the last 12 months, I have not played one of the "B" sides more than once.
Al	Here's some of my favourite fun B-sides from my earlier vinyl. Pull Together - Alvin Stardust Ting-a-ling-a-loo - Benny Hill Gambling Man - Carl Douglas Butch Soap - Yin and Yan Rock is Dead - Laurie Lingo and the Dipsticks Holy Diploma, Batman - Staight A's - Neil Hefti
Mart	"One Way Or Another", brilliant example.(album track though I think, so nil points) Who can recall the "A" side without though looking it up?
Vince W	Mine would be: Shameless - Pet Shop Boys One Way Or Another - Blondie The Start/I Don't Remember - Peter Gabriel I'm sure there are plenty more!
Mart	Yes I did George, thanks for pointing that out.