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CURTIS LEE - STEPPIN' / FUNKADIZE ME PLEASE SPADE RECORDS, EX++ £400 Absolute modern soul monster, with the vinyl being in pristine condition, same as the original artist sleeve. You tube clip for reference. Postage is extra, so just get in touch for options and costs.

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Nice list of 45s for your buying plessure. These are listed on a few groups, and it will be strictly first come first served. I've recorded actual sound files to most previously (soundcloud link), but happy to do soundclips for the others on request. Images below of labels and tried to as best possible describe description where any flaws exist. Postage is extra - please let me know where youre located on enquiry. PayPal as f&f is ideal, but if you're uncomfortable with that we can work something out. PM's please. Thanks Azza PHILHARMONICS - I NEED I NEED YOUR LOVE SOULIN, VG+ £165 Slight edge lift (nap) on an otherwise clean copy of this wonderful Crossover slice, that's had a bit of a resurgence of late. MCKINLEY MITCHELL - PARTY ACROSS THE HALL BLACK BEAUTY, EX £75.....ON HOLD Chugging dancer that fits well in many sets. Plenty in it for the dance floor and that driving beat makes it a great tempo changer choice. *listen at 5.30 in the link HARRISON JONES - ON THAT OTHER SHORE FAMILY, EX £465 Very Rare gospel modern soul that seems to be generating quite a following. If you don't know it, have a listen and get it bought! *listen at 11.28 in the link THE TECHNIQUES - DISCO JUNGLE / BRIGHTER DAYS TECHNIQUES, EX £240 Two sided winner with totally contrasting styles. An in your face banger backed with a down tempo group soul number. Been selling recently for more than this so a bargain for someone. *listen at 13.0 in the link LAMAR THOMAS - YOU BEEN GRAZIN' / BLIND LOVE THE-O-CENTRIC, EX £30......ON HOLD This one is only going one way in terms of demand and price. Double sider but its the "grazing" side that's gaining heat at the moment, getting plays on both sides of the pond. *listen at 16.30 in the link BERNARD SMITH - GOTTA BE A REASON GROOVE, VG £475 Classic norther and always popular. Close inspection shows a few surface issues, bur listen to actual clip.....a real solid player. One sold for more on RareSoul45s with lesser play fidelity, so hopefully priced right here. https://on.soundcloud.com/t53CB TYRONE BARKLEY - MAN OF VALUE MIDSONG, VG++ £30 Stone cold classic. Suffers from the dish effect that majority copies seem to have, but playing surface is clean. *listen at 26.20 in the link CHARLES HODGES - YOU'VE GOT THE LOVE I NEED GENUINE, EX- £75 Bargain price for this big sounding northern dancer in clean condition. LOU COURTNEY - I DONT NEED NOBODY ELSE EPIC (DEMO), VG £15 This man didn't make a bad record, and this is probably his most famous. Every home should have one! *listen at 27.56 in the link TOMMY RAY TUCKER - SWEET TALK CHALLENGE (DEMO), EX £20 Pounding rhythm and soul for not a lot of dosh, should appeal to various audiences. Wonderfully clean copy, ever so slight lift on the slipmat. *listen at 30.40 in the link EARLES INC - JUST AN ILLUSION ZUDAN, VG £225 Conservative grading on this due to what I can best describe as 'dirt patches' (see photo), which may clean out. I can hear the odd tick but overall plays nice and clear. TAJ MAHAL - A LOT OF LOVE COLUMBIA DEMO, VG+ £50.....ON HOLD Lovely looking demo in company sleeve, stone cold classic THE TRUTHS INC - IF I HAD A LOVE CAPITAL CITY, EX £35.....ON HOLD Outstanding Crossover dancer that was recently brought to vinyl. Sizzling sweet soul flip too, worth it for that side alone. MIDTOWN ASSEMBLY - DONT WALK AWAY GLAMP RD, EX Recent release and outstanding detroit sounding banger. Pretty much unplayed copy, numbered limited release with pic sleeve. https://on.soundcloud.com/dY9us

A few spares from quality 'recent release' indy labels. All prices incl postage for anyone in the UK (second class post), and post abroad is +£2 on top, standard airmail. Other options available at cost, just PM me. Azza Start off with Seven sizzlers from the Cannonball stable. All unplayed, and all £13 each..... DARRELL BANKS - ITS NOT FAIR TO ME (CANNONBALL) MR WONDERFUL - ARE YOU SERIOUS (RADAR) EL COUNT EXECUTIVES - I WANT TO THANK YOU (RADAR)....SOLD!! EL' WILLIE - SHARDARP II (CANNONBALL) MR WONDERFUL - WE AINT GOT NO $$$ (CANNONBALL).....SOLD!! Four from Daptone, on the very collectable Penrose label. All unplayed and all £8 each.... THEE SACRED SOULS - TRADE OF HEARTS THEE SACRED SOULS - WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN.....SOLD!! LOS YESTERDAYS - TELL ME I'M DREAMING VICKY TAFOYA - FOREVER Three from the epic SUPER DISCO EDITS label, all unplayed and £9 each.... BILL BROWN - TIME AFTER TIME (BROWNSTONE) THE McCLINTONS - STAR GAZER (7th GALAXY) JAMES REESE - JOKER, WHERE DID YOU COME FROM (NAJMA) THE RESONAIRES - STANDING WITH YOU....SOLD!! COLEMINE MINT, £8 Uplayed orange vinyl. Group harmonies all the way, both sides. MONOPHONICS - LOVE YOU BETTER COLEMINE MINT, £8 Unplayed, white vinyl. Excuisite group Crossover. You need this!! CARLTON JUMEL SMITH - THIS IS WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE......SOLD!! TIMMION EX+ £8 Wonderful Crossover and sublime vocal LOVEMASTERS - IF YOU SEE KATE NORTH BROADSTREET MINT £15 Unplayed, funky previously unreleased Chicago soul slab put out by the great folk at NBS. Nice pic sleeve too. UNKNOWN ARTIST - HOW DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO THE PRESERVATION PROJECT (PP010) MINT, still sealed, £12

MIDTOWN ASSEMBLY - DONT WALK AWAY GLAMP RD EX+ £80 Just a couple of outings on the turntable, so condition is assured (I don't use mint grading unless completely unplayed). Powerful northern soul dancer put out last year.

Little handful of semi rare / in demand items up for sales, priced below recent goinf rates in most cases. These will be listed on a few groups, and it will be strictly first come first served. I've recorded actual sound files as a mix onto sound cloud, with images below of labels and tried to as best possible describe description where any flaws exist. Postage is extra - please let me know where you're located on enquiry. PayPal is f&f is ideal, but you're uncomfortable with that we can work something out. PM's please. Thanks Azza UNDERGROUND EXPRESS - NEVER FOUND A GIRL / A MAN'S TEMPTATION U.G.E, VG++ £900 Superb double sider. The 'NFAL' seems to be where the action has been for the last few years; moody funky soul that builds brilliantly for the dancers. The flip is more of a northern sound that shouldn't be overlooked. A few superficial marks keeping this below EX, but a really nice copy and seen listed much higher price wise. THE LEDGERS - EXAGGERATE PUBLIC, VG Offers over £1000 Very rare, unknown and fantastic uptempo northern soul that's been getting plays from the likes of Henning Borm at European weekenders. I could well be underpriced this one, but limited view on value so just balanced condition and gut feel. Bound for big things me thinks. HARRISON JONES - ON THAT OTHER SHORE FAMILY, EX £500 Rare gospel modern soul that seems to be quite in demand. If you don't know it, have a listen and get it bought! DORANDO PULLIAM - HOW I GOT OVER OCAMPO, EX £500 Atmospheric and raw dancer, that just builds and builds. Still plenty of legs in this fine slab of funky soul that remains elusive. THE TECHNIQUES - DISCO JUNGLE / BRIGHTER DAYS TECHNIQUES, EX £275 Two sided winner with totally contrasting styles. An in your face banger backed with a down tempo group soul number. Been selling recently for more than this so a bargain for someone. THE FESTIVALS - HEY GIRL BLUE ROCK (DEMO), VG+ £150 Stalwart northern soul, with a not too shabby flip. Listen to SoulSales May22 by DrivingBeat_Azza on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/79zUq

Nice list of rare and not so rare items, and many reluctant sales. These are listed on a few groups, and it will be strictly first come first served. I've recorded actual sound files as a mix onto sound cloud, with images below of labels and tried to as best possible describe description where any flaws exist. Postage is extra - please let me know where youre located on enquiry. PayPal is f&f is ideal, but you're uncomfortable with that we can work something out. PM's please. Thanks Azza MIXED FEELINGS - SHA LA LA UNITED (DEMO), VG++ £2300.....SOLD!! Absolute MONSTER sound and superb rare 70s slice!! Not much more to say really. THE RAPPERS UNLIMITED - NIGHTTIME PLAYTHING RAP, EX £120.....SOLD!! Still a bit under the radar, catchy 70s soul dancer with plenty of potential. HOUSTON OUTLAWS - AIN'T NO TELLING WESTBOUND (DEMO), VG++ £525.....SOLD!! Ever popular dance floor dynamite. Playing surface is really clean. Label tear on the b-side hence the grade (see picture). Listed for £1k elsewhere!! MCKINLEY MITCHELL - PARTY ACROSS THE HALL BLACK BEAUTY, EX £75 Chugging dancer that fits well in many sets. Plenty in it for the dance floor and that driving beat makes it a great tempo changer choice. THE FESTIVALS - HEY GIRL BLUE ROCK (DEMO), VG+ £150 Stalwart northern soul, with a not too shabby flip. THE LEDGERS - EXAGGERATE PUBLIC, VG Offers over £1200 Very rare, unknown and fantastic uptempo northern soul that's been getting plays from the likes of Henning Borm at European weekenders. I could well be underpriced this one, but limited view on value so just balanced condition and gut feel. Bound for big things me thinks. RUBY WINTERS - BETTER DIAMOND, VG- £65.....SOLD!! Another classic on the list. Not in the best shape, but a strong production enables this to still have good sound fidelity. Check the clip. HARRISON JONES - ON THAT OTHER SHORE FAMILY, EX £520 Rare gospel modern soul that seems to be quite in demand. If you don't know it, have a listen and get it bought! THE TECHNIQUES - DISCO JUNGLE / BRIGHTER DAYS TECHNIQUES, EX £275 Two sided winner with totally contrasting styles. An in your face banger backed with a down tempo group soul number. Been selling recently for more than this so a bargain for someone. A GOOD BLUES BAND - DISCO BLUES LAUDERDALE INT'L MUSIC, VG++ £60 Burst onto the funky soul scene over a decade ago and still a popular spin in the rare rooms. LAMAR THOMAS - YOU BEEN GRAZIN' / BLIND LOVE THE-O-CENTRIC, EX £40.....ON HOLD! This one is only going one way in terms of demand and price. Double sider but its the "grazing" side that's gaining heat at the moment, getting plays on both sides of the pond. UNDERGROUND EXPRESS - NEVER FOUND A GIRL / A MAN'S TEMPTATION U.G.E, VG++ £1000 Superb double sider. The 'NFAL' seems to be where the action has been for the last few years; moody funky soul that builds brilliantly for the dancers. The flip is more of a northern sound that shouldn't be overlooked. A few superficial marks keeping this below EX, but a really nice copy and seen listed much higher price wise. DORANDO PULLIAM - HOW I GOT OVER OCAMPO, EX £500 Atmospheric and raw dancer, that just builds and builds. Still plenty of legs in this fine slab of soul WAYNE CARTER - PETER IN OR OUT MOOTREYS, VG+ £175 Play surface if spotless, but I noticed what looks like a crack approx 4mm in length on the run in groove. Doesn't go through on both sides, and gets nowhere near the play grooves so NAP; it's hardly noticeable but wanted to call it out. Price reflective of this. Absolute banger!! THE RANCE ALLEN GROUP - STAY WITH ME JAI ALAI, EX+ £30.....SOLD!! Fairly recent release that's double this price everywhere else, and long since sold out from source. TYRONE BARKLEY - MAN OF VALUE MIDSONG, VG++ £30 Stone cold classic. Suffers from the dish effect that majority copies seem to have, but playing surface is clean. LOU COURTNEY - I DONT NEED NOBODY ELSE EPIC (DEMO), VG £15 This man didn't make a bad record, and this is probably his most famous. Every home should have one! SHIRLEY FINNEY - EVERY DAY PEOPLE JAS, EX- £50.....SOLD!! Recognisable son, but not many know this version. Uptempo powerhouse of a version that could do with some airtime. TOMMY RAY TUCKER - SWEET TALK CHALLENGE (DEMO), EX £20 Pounding rhythm and soul for not a lot of dosh, should appeal to various audiences. Wonderfully clean copy, ever so slight lift on the slipmat. Listen to SoulSales May22 by DrivingBeat_Azza on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/79zUq

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Can anyone help with this one please?..... ROY SIMON - I'M WAITING ON YOUR LOVE on PAPER MOON Message me or reply if you've got one for sale Cheers Azza

Got a few spares of recent releases, many of which have since sold out. First come first served, postage extra. All are unplayed copies, and out their on youtube etc for soundclips if you don't know them. Many are great double siders too!! I will be donating 10% of all sales made to the CALMS charity. This is the chosen charity that the Rhythm Soul & Funk online weekender is supporting this weekend. A mental health charity doing great work during the pandemic, fighting the devil that is suicide and mental illness. THE TRUTHS INC - WHY THEN / IF I HAD A LOVE CAPITAL CITY / £25.... SOLD!!! DARROW FLETCHER - LOVE IS MY SECRET WEAPON KENT SELECT / £7..... SOLD!!! CARLTON JUMEL SMITH - THIS IS WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE TIMMION / £6 WILLIE TEE - DON'T GET CAUGHT SUPER DISCO EDITS (Flambeaux) / £9...... SOLD!! BILL BROWN - TIME AFTER TIME SUPER DISCO EDITS (Brownstone) / £9 JAMES REESE - JOKER WHERE DID YOU COME FROM SUPER DISCO EDITS (Najma) / £9 DARRELL BANKS - ITS NOT FAIR TO ME CANNONBALL / £15 EL WILLIE - SHARDARP CANNONBALL / £12 EL COUNT EXECUTIVES - I WANT TO THANKYOU CANNONBALL (RADAR) / £12 RAZZ-MA-TAZZ - ON THE DISCO FLOOR CANNONBALL (RADAR) / £12.... SOLD!!! MR WONDERFUL BAND - WE AIN'T GOT NO $$$ CANNONBALL / £10 MR WONDERFUL BAND - ARE YOU SERIOUS Cannonball (RADAR) / £10

Sales list part 2 I've put some sales together in two parts. All originals, and sold on first come first serve basis. Postage is extra. 90 second ish Sound clips for each record can be heard in the below soundcloud link. Hopefully prices are fair. I will be donating 10% of all sales made to the CALMS charity. This is the chosen charity that the Rhythm Soul & Funk online weekender is supporting this weekend. A mental health charity doing great work during the pandemic, fighting the devil that is suicide and mental illness..... Just giving page link at the foot of the list. PM me or reply here if you're intersted Azza JOHNNY SCOTT - LET ME BE A WINNER PORTRA / VG+ / £35 *really clean copy except for a pressing simple approx 20 seconds into the play grooves THE LOVEMAKERS - ALL BECAUSE OF YOU BALANCE / EX / £30.... SOLD!!! THIRD POINT - SPIRIT TIDE / VG++ / £30.... SOLD!!! SHIRLEY FINNEY - EVERYDAY PEOPLE JAS / VG++ / £40 JOAN ZACHERY - DOWN TO EARTH ZACKS / VG+ / £40.....SOLD!! *pen mark on flip NEW YORK UNDERGROUND FUNK BAND - STRUGGLIN / I'VE BEEN FOOLED PRESERVATION PROJECT / VG+ / £30 DYKE & BLAZERS - RUNAWAY PEOPLE ORIGINAL SOUND / VG+ / £10 LAMAR THOMAS - YOU BEEN GRAZING THE-O-CENTRIC / VG++ / £50 THE DECISIONS - I CAN'T FORGET ABOUT YOU SUSSEX / EX+ / £20.....SOLD!!! TOMMY RAY TUCKER - SWEET TALK (DEMO) CHALLENGE / EX+ / £20 LUTHER INGRAM - YOU GOT TO GIVE LOVE TO GET LOVE KOKO / VG / £20 CHRISTINE ADAMS - LONELINESS IS ALWAYS AROUND CYCLONE / VG / £15 CLARENCE CARTER - MESSIN WITH MY MIND ITCHIBAN / VG+ / £20..... SOLD!!! TYRONE BARKLEY - MAN OF VALUE MIDSONG / VG++ / £30 *playing surface is ex+ but like most copies, record is dished.... Not affecting play at all THE IMPRESSIONS - LOVE ME (DEMO, alt take) CURTOM / EX+ / £20..... SOLD!!! *my very last copy from the stock I got 18 months ago GENE CHANDLER - DON'T HAVE TO BE LYING BABE CURTOM / EX / £20..... SOLD!!! THE VIKINGS - HEARTACHES DON'T LAST VOYAGE / VG- / £15 *good old detroit condition. Plays well and would be 5 times this in ex. LOU COURTNEY - I DON'T NEED NOBODY ELSE (DEMO) EPIC / VG+ / £15 ESQUIRES - DANCING A HOLE IN THE WORLD ROCKY RIDGE / VG+ / £15..... ON HOLD!!!! TYRONE DAVIS - JUST MY LUCK COLUMBIA / VG / £10 CENTAURA - YOUR LOVE IS ALL I NEED BUDWEISER SHOWDOWN / EX / £10 JOHNNY TRUITT - YOUR LOVE IS WORTH THE PAIN (DEMO) ABET / EX / £25...... SOLD!!! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rhythmsoulfunk?fbclid=IwAR34GjYqyHuUB61kdRO_v4LdJYeBHNmHO-GNOePqv2DBTRgMlAXNgvGOP18

Sales list part 1 I've put some sales together in two parts. All originals, and sold on first come first serve basis. Postage is extra. 2 minute Sound clips for each record can be heard in the below soundcloud link I will be donating 10% of all sales made to the CALMS charity. This is the chosen charity that the Rhythm Soul & Funk online weekender is supporting this weekend. A mental health charity doing great work during the pandemic, fighting the devil that is suicide and mental illness. PM me or reply here if you're intersted Azza THE MAIN ATTRACTION - I GOT LOVE FOR MY BABY CINDY / VG- / £260..... SOLD!!! A rare 45, suffering from a bit on condition, like most copies. I don't recall seeing a really clean copy of this come to market, so please listen to the clip and decide for yourself. Been my play copy for a while now but time to move this to a new home. One on discogs for over double this price BROTHER'S GUIDING LIGHT - GETTING TOGETHER MERCURY / EX / £150..... SOLD!!!! 70s classic that seems to be having a bit of a revival recently. It so good, why not! Great condition. ALL AGES - GOING HOME A&A / VG / £160 Another 70s / modern stormer that's doesn't come up for sale often. Graded vg as seems a bit distorted in the first 20 seconds, but clears up nicely after that. Priced to reflect this, listen for yourself. THE EMBERS - WHERE DID I GO WRONG ATLANTIC / EX / £225..... SOLD!!! Classic 70s northern on a lovely looking Atlantic issue. Great condition, on this top dancer. Bargain I reckon THE LEGENDS - FEAR NOT (DEMO, Co sleeve) COMMONWEALTH UNITED / VG++ / £55 Solid player, the odd mark nothing serious. Northern/crossover stalwart with lovely group harmonies. Company sleeve too. GLORIA WALKER - YOU HIT THE SPOT FLAMING ARROW / EX+ / £90.... SOLD!!!! I don't use mint or mint minus, but this would fit the bill. Stock copy that's barely seen a needle. Funk soul classic in tip top condition. CHARLES HODGES - YOU GOT THE LOVE I NEED GENUINE / VG++ / £70 Quite tough to find, lovely northern soul dancer. Decent condition too, just two noticeable marks and plays great. Cheaply priced I think STEPS OF STONE - KEEP AWAY FROM ME HOPE / STRONG VG / £90.... SOLD!!!! Uptempo funky soul with a definite garage vibe. Pretty rare, certainly not one that you see every day. plays well above the visual grade, listen to the clip https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rhythmsoulfunk?fbclid=IwAR34GjYqyHuUB61kdRO_v4LdJYeBHNmHO-GNOePqv2DBTRgMlAXNgvGOP18

Got a small grip or rare and in demand bits for sale. Listed on other sites so will update as quick as poss, and a couple sold before posting here. Sound clip mix on the link at the bottom. The ledgers and Florida spiritualaires in the mix are no longer for sale (ledgers could be for a big offer). Post is extra, so let me know preferred method. Azza CHARLES LAMONT - I'VE GOT TO KEEP MOVING CHALLENGE (DEMO) VG+, £200..... SOLD!! Absolute powerhouse 60s soul on this excellent label. One for the dancefloor Plays though no probs, loud and clean. PETER PREWITT - U. A PRIVATE LABEL Ex-, £275...... SOLD!! Superb up tempo 70s dancer that has always been a tough find. A touch on the obscure side, but the musicianship is excellent and I kinda like the quirky arrangement. Definitely a test on the dancing legs!! Other than one noticeable mark, it's in nice condition. ALL AGES - GOING HOME A&A VG, £180 Another 70s / modern stormer that's doesn't come up for sale often. Graded vg as seems a bit distorted in the first 20 seconds, but clears up nicely after that. Priced to reflect this, listen for yourself. CIX BITS BAND - I CAN'T TURN MYSELF AROUND HAZE EX+, £250..... SOLD!! Rare modern soul and in pristine condition. Doubt you'll find a cleaner one any time soon and a bargain price. CLYDE MILTON - I'D RATHER LEAVE ON MY FEET DISCO-TAC VG++, £165.... SOLD!! Evergreen modern soul, and the best version out there. Many of the copies out there are beat up but this is in nice condition, a few marks but plays great. Still popular. PIONEERS - MY GOOD FRIEND JAMES MERCURY EX-, £150 Another stone cold classic modern/70s slice that still sounds fresh and does the business. Slight edge chip on run in groove stops this being graded higher, playing surface in great shape. Comes with company sleeve. F. J. JONES - GONE AND FOUND ANOTHER / PUT IT ON THE LINE P. S. RECORDS EX, £700...... ON HOLD!! Outstanding double side and a total contrast between them..... One sublime crossover cut, the other an uptempo funky dancer that seems to have taken of in the funky edge soul clubs. This is the much rarer first release with tram line plain yellow label JG-31170. Other variants have either just 'put it on the line' or both (diff take of 'gone and found' ). This is the one to have though, very rare and a tough find. Playing surface is really clean and hardly a noticeable mark on it. I stuck the funky side at the end of the sales clip mix. FOUR GENTS - YOUNG GIRLS BEWARE ONCORE VG, £140..... SOLD!! Looks a bit rough, but plays way better. Half the price of a clean copy, great group soul crossover sound. THAT - ALL I NEED BOBBY FULTON ENTERPRISE EX, £200 Lovely 70s/modern dancer that doesn't seem well known. On a private press. Did get a wider release but totally different version. Genuine rare, and top condition. Check it out if you don't know it. Listen to Soul_Mix_Sales3 by DrivingBeat_Azza on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/2a6E1