The Ellis Hall Group - 'Those Passing Words' - Super Disco Edits
Upcoming quality soul 45 from Super Disco Edits, the actual release date needs to be confirmed but available now for pre-order, see link below
Label release notes
We are back after a fairly quiet summer. A case of me playing too much golf and just not being able to find the quality i like when releasing new music. But stop the press, after about 7 years of trying we have finally secured this amazing modern soul win
A quick shout about two most recent Penrose Daptone 45 releases
Videos and release notes below
Johnny Ruiz & the Escapers
"Sorry" b/w "Prettiest Girl"
Johnny Ruiz and the Escapers offer up two sides of haunting group sounds sure the scratch the itch of doo-wop and soul enthusiasts alike. Adorning the a-side is "Sorry", a stark, creeping, dirge-like ballad with a sparse rhythm track that swings eerily underneath Johnny's sublime lead and the Escapers plaintive harmonies,
New Release from Creative Soul - MT Jones - I'd Be Lying
MT Jones - I'd Be Lying / In My Arms - Creative Soul
There was a slogan carried on t-shirts and record bags a few years ago which simply said "Soul music, if I had to explain it, then you wouldn't understand". It's true up to a point, you have to listen, you have to have an ear to really appreciate to then understand what it's really about.
We think that our next release should have carried a strap line, "MT Jones.... soul
A brand new Soul Double A Side Single from Suit Yourself Music.
The Syphons featuring Darrell Smith: Moving In On Somebody Else’s Heart
AA: I Don’t Know Where We Go From Here
Fresh from his show-stealing performance at July’s BBC Northern Soul Prom at London’s Royal Albert Hall, singer Darrell Smith has teamed up with producer and songwriter Andy Lewis (formerly bass player for living legend Paul Weller) and instrumentalists The Syphons for this double-sided slice of powerful 60’s
Secret History of Chicago Music - Pastor Mitty Collier
A new addition to the most enjoyable 'Secret History of Chicago Music' article series running on The Chicago Reader Website via Steve Krakow
THE SECRET HISTORY OF CHICAGO MUSIC
Pastor Mitty Collier spent the 1960s as one of the great voices in soul music
For 20 years she’s served the More Like Christ Christian Fellowship Church on the south side, but her old life deserves recognition too.
Mitty Lene Collier was born
LRK are excited to announce their last 45 release of the year. The double A sided 45 by Texas soul man, Brian Scartocci
Brian Scartocci - Days Of Glory / No Kind Of Pitiful - LRK-24 - LRK RECORDS
Genre: Retro Soul
Release date: 8th Dec 2023
Pre-order from today! Only 300 copies pressed and already selling quick so make sure you secure a copy!
This is LRK's last 45 release of the year! Shipping before Christmas.
https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/days-of-glory-no-
Details of the latest Soul Direction 45 release have just landed...
Press Release
Soul Direction Records are pleased to announce the next release in the catalogue.
The Natural Soul Brothers Ltd - 'Cement, Plaster & Gold' / The Four Thoughts - 'Kisses & Roses' - Soul Direction -SD019
Pre-Order from Friday 10th November for release date 24th November 2023.
Staying in my favourite state of Philly, we continue with 2 sublime tracks from the Wally-O Production stables
Word received about an upcoming 45 from Cannonball Records available to pre-order now for an release on 24th November 2023
Label Release Notes
Unsung Heroes from the Golden Age of Philadelphia Soul
Philly local talents at the crossing of the 6’s and 7’s, they were initially known as The Twilights. At the time they only recorded three songs for demo purposes although all musicians were featured on many productions from Manny Campbell’s stables, The NuRons’ All Of My Life and I'm A
New Northern Soul inspired song SOON AS I SAW YOU by SALLY JONES & THE HEART HEALERS
Now available for download but for limited edition vinyl single sales please email info67Heaven@icloud.com (be quick they’re going like hot cakes!) more details on Facebook and Instagram at 67 Heaven.
Keep The Faith!
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Facebook Link
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Video
sally-jonesBy 67 Heaven.mp4
Press Release Sally Jones &
DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS
Too Many Tears / Cruisin' to the Parque [RELEASE DATE: 11/17/2023]
TRACKLIST:
A. Too Many Tears
B. Cruisin' to the Parque
Release notes
Durand Jones & The Indications are dropping a new 45 on November 17th, "Too Many Tears" b/w "Cruisin' to the Parque" (ft. Y La Bamba). This one was previously released as a tour exclusive, and has been highly sought after. We're excited to bring it back with new label art,
Roberta Flack – Lost Takes
The twelve-track album which will be released on vinyl only features a collection of demos recorded six months prior to Roberta Flack’s debut album First Takes including Mongo Santamaria’s ‘Afro Blue’, Motown classic ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ and My Fair Lady’s ‘On The Street Where You Live’.
DJ, producer and label owner Gilles Peterson continues his exploration into the Warner archives with the release of Lost Takes, a twelve-track album featuring a co
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN - ANOTHER 2 WINNERS FOR YOUR COLLECTIONS.
£15 each + £3 UK postage (good for 1-3 records) OVERSEAS - please pm for current postage rates.
paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com - as 'friends and family' please.
HR 1554 THE MOOVERS One Little Dance + Someone To Fulfill My Needs / I Love You Baby .
Another of our great value 3 track 45s; contains both sides of their rarely-seen-for-sale 1966 Miami’s Deep City 45 (£500 a few months back) + the 1967 rel
Press Release: Reggie Soul & The Soul Swingers “My World Of Ecstasy/Mighty Good Loving” SJ553
Release Date: Monday November 14th 2023
Reggie Soul real name Reginald Stone is just one of many illusive recording artists who had a very limited recording career for a handful of small independent Chicago labels then disappeared into obscurity, Reggie reputedly left Chicago in the mid 1970’s for the lone star state of Texas never to be seen or heard from again!
Out Now! - New Soul4Real Releases: Magic Sam (S4R31) & Aretha Franklin (S4R32)
MAGIC SAM - THAT´S ALL I NEED / EVERY NIGHT AND EVERY DAY (SOUL4REAL)
ARETHA FRANKLIN - CAN YOU LOVE AGAIN / I´M TRYING TO OVERCOME (SOUL4REAL)
MAGIC SAM - THAT´S ALL I NEED / EVERY NIGHT AND EVERY DAY - (SOUL4REAL)
What better way to herald Soul4Real's first foray into the blues: two wonderful sides by the late great Magic Sam!
Born Samuel Gene Maghett in Mississippi in 1937, in
Ray Williams & The Majortones : Girl (You're So Sweet, You're So Fine) Vocal & Instrumental EPS028
Ray Williams & The Majortones
Previously Unissued Modern Soul Crossover Monster
Vocal & Instrumental
A: “Girl (You're So Sweet, You're So Fine)”(2:58)
B: “Girl (You're So Sweet, You're So Fine)”instrumental (2:58)
Video
B: “Girl (You're So Sweet, You're So Fine)”instrumental (2:58)
Written by: Lil Major Willi
The Essence Of Life: You're An Angel / Walking In My Shadow Epsilon Record Co EPS027
EPS027
The Essence Of Life
Incredible Sweet Soul Lowrider with a Raw Killer Rhythm Soul Funk B side
Videos
Charlotte NC / 1973
The Essence Of Life Group members
Larry Graves
Jacque Johnson Jr. (RIP)
Craig Young
Ken Lock
J Jerome Johnson
Info
Essence of Life was formed in 1973 in Charlotte North Carolina at Johnso
To be released: 26/11/2023
All Platinum - The Making of a Sound
Author: Steve Guarnori
ISBN: 978-1-3999-5659-8
Release Date: 26th November 2023
All Platinum – The Making of a Sound is the long overdue detailed history of All Platinum records from 1967-1979. The book contains 534 pages and over 300,000 words, dealing with each year in the company’s history as well as telling the stories of its artists and the musicians who signed for the company each year. With quotes fr
LRK are super proud to announce we will be releasing "The Melody Within" LP by Gary Beals on a limited edition vinyl (300 copies) and a bonus limited edition 45 vinyl also only 300 copies.
"The Melody Within" is a musical journey that unfolds across two sides, much like a story that reveals new layers with each turn. The album is more than just a collection of songs; it's an emotional guide that beckons us to explore the depths of our own feelings and explores navigating emotions, self-disc
Out now the latest 45 release from Big AC Records...
Nick Corbin & The Hang Ups - Feelin' Kinda Lucky / Time Alone - Big AC Records
Released Friday 20th October 2023, the label release notes and purchase details follow below
‘Feelin’ Kinda Lucky’ is the first single from Nick Corbin & The Hang Ups, recorded direct to tape at Kitty,Daisy & Lewis’ Durham Sound Studio in Kentish Town.
Corbin has previously fronted Acid Jazz act New Street Adventure and his own solo p
My name is Jim Cartwright, I am a playwright. We are honoured to be closing the 'Fiftieth Anniversary of Wigan Casino' celebrations in Wigan on this Saturday night with my brand new play NORTHERN SOUL.
We have a fantastic high profile cast. Tickets are FREE.
Please see attached press release for more details.
All best wishes,
Jim
Northern Soul by Jim Cartwright
When: 21 October, 8pm
Where: Trencherfield Mill (Machine Hall)
A one-off performance o
Out today (10th October 2023 ) 2 very strong releases from the Soul Direction label. Details follow below
Hank Hodge & The J Notes Band - Eye for An Eye / Since You Said Goodbye – (Soul Direction Origins SDO1008
The Caressors - I Can’t Stay Away / Sir Joe - Every Day (I’ll Be Needing You) – Soul Direction Origins SDO1008
Hank Hodge & The J Notes Band - Eye for An Eye / Since You Said Goodbye – Soul Direction Origins SDO1008
Info
Initially brou
JAHEIM - Just In Case / Diamond In Da Ruff (JAR11)
Jaheim H. Hoagland, known professionally just as Jaheim, is best described as an R&B singer, but as all his releases are post millennium, the term has a different usage now to the style of the 50s/60s/70s that once used the genre. A resident of Hillsborough Township, New Jersey, and the grandson of 1960s soul singer Hoagy Lands which gives him Cuban, African and Native American blood, plus a fine musical heritage.
His recording car
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEXT RELEASE BMR 1017 - THE EMBERS - 'JUST CRAZY 'BOUT YOU BABY' B/W 'AWARE OF LOVE', UNDER LICENCE FROM EMBERS ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES/KHP PRODUCTIONS TO BIG MAN RECORDS.
THE EMBERS NEED NO INTRODUCTION TO THE RARE SOUL SCENE, FORMED IN 1958 BY Co FOUNDERS BOBBY TOMLINSON (DRUMMER) AND JACKIE GORE (LEAD SINGER) THE GROUP HAVE RECORDED A HOST OF ALBUMS AND 45's OVER THE YEARS, THE NORTHERN SCENE HAS ENJOYED SUCH RECORDS AS 'WATCH OUT GIRL' (MGM) 'FIRST TIM
A sonic snapshot of America’s steel capital, developed in the prosperous cavern between the departure of the Jackson 5 to Motown and the collapse of U.S. Steel, Skyway Soul is a love letter to Gary, Indiana.
Featuring The New Day, El Anthony, Nate Evans, Sky’s The Limit, Wilton Crump, Lost Weekend, General Lee, Krash Band, Billy Foster & Audio, I.N.D., and Junei, this double album collects 21 lost songs from the southern-most tip of Lake Michigan.
Housed in a deluxe tip-on gatefold
Anniversaries are prevalent in the Northern Soul World. This year there has been a lot of noise regarding Wigan Casino’s 50th and Morecambe Pier’s 40th. However, it seems to have gone unnoticed that the place where it all started The Twisted Wheel Club, Manchester opened its doors for the first time 60 years ago on the 27 Jan 1963. The all-important trademark Black Music all-nighter was held later in that year on 28 September 1963.
Please see the attached link The Twisted Wheel Anniversary
Out Now!
The Low Down Band "Music is The Answer" / Somebody 7"/45rpm Ltd.
Listen:
Order:
https://www.epsilonrecord.com/streamlabel
or
https://cannonballsoul.com/streamrecords/
Lowdown Band
The Lowdown Band is an African American funk and soul group from the United States that gained popularity in the early 1980s with their hit single "Music Is The Answer". Formed in San Diego, Ca in the late 1970s, the band was comprised of musicians fr
BBC Breakfast - Wigan Casino 50th Anniversary Northern Soul 22nd September 2023
Mainstream media has been going in heavy on the 50th Anniversary of Wigan Casino opening, in recent days there's been Wigan Casino related articles all over the place.
BBC Breakfast joined in this feeding frenzy this morning and ran a 9 minute feature broadcast live from Blackpool.
For those who don't do early mornings here's a clip...
Secret History of Chicago Music - Brighter Side of Darkness
A heads ups on the latest addition to the enjoyable and worthwhile 'Secret History of Chicago Music' article series running on The Chicago Reader Website from Steve Krakow
THE SECRET HISTORY OF CHICAGO MUSIC
Don’t call Brighter Side of Darkness one-hit wonders
The R&B vocal group had a lone smash with “Love Jones” 50 years ago, but their music deserves to be judged by more than chart success.
Brighter Side
Latest issue is now out and about, issue details follow below
SOUL UP NORTH - issue 117
Contents...
# OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS – EDITORIAL & INFO
# GOOD TUNES & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall
# ISSUE CD TRACK LISTING – ‘AND IN RETURN’
Tony Mac
# FUNK IN YO’ FACE – LARRY GRAHAM (PT.1) - “CALIFORNIA MY WAY”
Howard Priestly
# MAYFIELD; THE BAND, THE STUDIO & THE RECORD LABEL
John Smith
# THE LADIES CHOICE – COLLECTING RARE SOUL
Julie Molloy
The official re-release of RHYTHM MACHINE EPS024 on 7” with a twist
Including a superb different B-Side (lp track only).
BUY IT HERE: (shipping now)
https://www.epsilonrecord.com
RHYTHM MACHINE
EPS024:
A: PUT A SMILE ON TIME (3:54)
(re-mastered version)
B: CAN'T DO WITHOUT YOU (3:53)
(re-mastered version, first time on a 45)
official re-release on Epsilon Record Co 7".
1976 Indianapolis / India
The odyssey of an original Soul Singer from Barbados, the movie...
Ches was born in Barbados, and from that faraway small bunch of islands comes this outstanding piece of Caribbean Soul. Like many of the artists we love, Ches had his fair share of travels and troubles. He dedicated his whole life to music pursuing that ideal of living by the dream we all keep sticking to but just a few have the balls to engage.
After his teenage years spent listenting to the sound of the American Black
JEWEL BASS - "IN AND OUT OF LOVE" LP (SOUL4REAL)
𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘀´ 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗣 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 13 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹, 7 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱.
𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗙𝗢𝗥 20th 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥:
https://www.soul4real.es
Jewel Bass' recordings have, over time, developed a global underground following. The fact that Malaco Records used Jewel as a backing singer on so many of their A-Listers recordings (Johnnie Taylor, Latimore, Bobby Bland, Z.Z. Hill, Dorothy Moore, e
Mainstream media are at it again. this Saturday, BBC Radio 6 Music offers the below,,....
BBC Radio 6 Music celebrates the 50th anniversary of Wigan Casino with a Northern Soul All-Nighter
6pm-9pm Craig’s Northern Soul special edition of his regular Saturday night Funk and Soul show (6pm-9pm) kicks off the all-nighter. The show will feature a ten-piece soul house band – The Signatures – and special guests including Wigan Casino legend, Richard Searling and all-female R&B group, The
A message from Geoff
Check out my new track -'GOT YOU IN MY LIFE' -ft- TAMEKA JACKSON, the official release date 4th of September, the track should start to appear at online stores.
'GOT YOU IN MY LIFE' -ft-TAMEKA JACKSONcut.mp3
Details on One World Records latest release...
Shazz - Innerside (Universal Soul Mix) / (Radio Edit)
Just released, this great mix (Universal Soul Mix) of this great track was once a 'featured' top of the tree track on here way back in the late 90s, at long last it's now available as a 45!
One World Records release notes
The moody and soulful house track 'lnnerside' has been internationally popular since it was first released in 1998.
Shazz - derived from soul, house and
Aphrose reveals her sophomore album, ‘Roses,’ a captivating amalgamation of Neo-Soul and R&B, delving into the wellspring of ancestral strength and love.
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Aphrose, also known as Joanna Mohammed, unveils her sophomore album, establishing her as one of Toronto's best-kept musical treasures. Known for her commanding vocal prowess within her hometown, this gifted songwriter and vocalist is rapidly garnering global acclaim and accolades from both fans and musi
Thousands if not millions of words have been written about the music and legacy of Chess Records since the label was founded nearly 75 years ago. But the mid-70’s era when Chess was owned by All Platinum Records has been the most mysterious, least understood era of the company’s history…until now. Dan Nooger was a 25 year old music journalist and punk-rock bass player (his band Razors Edge opened three nights for Blondie at CBGB’s during Valentine’s weekend of February 1976) when he was hired to
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BIG MAN RECORDS
Since 2018 we have released 16 records which have caught the imagination of people which is so rewarding. The process of putting records out is full on, involving a tremendous amount of hard work, from obtaining licences, mastering, production of
records, promotion, processing orders, shipping and so on.
We need some time out to work on securing future releases and have decided to take a break for the remainder of this year.
We have some e
As the summer that never was draws to a close, we have 4 brand new Kent 45s making a breakout for the beach just in time for the Bank Holiday Weekend, complete with a new Select Soul branding.
Details and release notes follow below,
The Sheppards - Stubborn Heart / How Do You Like It - Kent Repro 13
‘Stubborn Heart’ has been played since the early days of the scene but is still a guaranteed floor-filler. The flip has also picked up many spins in recent years.
REPRO_
As you may be aware the recent BBC 'Northern Soul At the Proms' feature was broadcast live on BBC radio back in July,
You can read our 'busy' Source Forum topic on the showing here - tap here to read
The concert was also filmed for a later TV broadcast and as such the feature will be broadcast in the Uk on BBC TWO this Saturday 26th August at 19:45 - 21.15 hrs, that's a 1 hour, 30-minute show.
Details from the BBC website on the tv show follow below
Northern Soul at the P
A new release from Big Man Records
Taken from Yodi masters, this 45 offers a great dish of St Louis Soul
LaVel Moore The World Is Changing / Dauphine Williams - I Love You - BMR 1016
Big Man Records Release notes
Two fabulous tracks originally released on St.Louis based 'Yodi' records, under licence from Numero Group to Big Man Records, taken from 'Yodi' masters and remastered for this release.
'Yodi' records was an early 70's soul label based in East St. Louis, I
Been seeing screen caps of this getting posted about on Instagram today. Know not everyone likes or appreciates Craig Charles but wondered what peoples thoughts were on the article.
I've included the link and copied in the text from the article for anyone who can't be arsed to go on the site its self.*
https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/craig-charles-northern-soul-never-140000774.html
As the 50th anniversary of legendary Northern Soul venue Wigan Casino looms, BBC 6 M
Press Release: Jesse James “Everybody’s Talking At Me/Your More Than A Friend Of Mine” SJ552
Release Date: Wednesday August 30TH 2023
Jesse James returns to the Soul Junction roster with a new 45 that features his own unique interpretation of a classic song that is backed with one of the more popular songs from his 1990 “Looking Back” album now brought to you for the first time as a 45 release.
Beginning with the A-side, “Everybody’s Talking At Me” which is J
The next Last Bastion Records Ltd to 300, exclusively licensed from Daptone Records will be from Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings ''New Shoes ' (Vocal ) with The Dap-Kings inst. version on the flip side.
Both 1st time on 45.
(The B side 'instrumental' from the Dap-Kings has never been previously released any format, having been recently discovered by Daptone unlisted on another 'Master' tape!)
We'll only be making a number of 'issues' available from 3rd week September 2023 to Deto
A highlight of a new addition to the worthwhile 'Secret History of Chicago Music' article series running on The Chicago Reader Website by Steve Krakow
This month the series looks at a familiar name... Garland Green
THE SECRET HISTORY OF CHICAGO MUSIC
...Soul singer and pianist Garland Green was discovered that way, but he wasn’t just lucky—he was a first-rate musician who burned brightly at first, then settled into a slower, steadier career...
Since 2004 Plastic Crimewave (ak
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN - ANOTHER 2 WINNERS FOR YOUR DELECTATION. VINYL IN STOCK AND READY TO MAIL.
£15.00 each + £3.00 UK postage (overseas pm for postage rates). PM me for promo availability.
HR 1552 BONNIE BLANCHARD and ANDY AARON – You’re The Only One + A Real Good Lovin’ Man / . Right On Time
A side – WONDERFUL 1970 CROSSOVER DANCER from Philadelphia, sounds just right for today - we all know that this used to be a soulpack record, I’ve put them in there myself – but th
LRK are proud to announce their latest 45 release "Dont Hold Back" by Trambeat on limited edition vinyl!
South London Soul Band Trambeat, influenced by the floor shaking sound of 1960's Motor City. With brand new single, "Don't Hold Back"
Trambeat were formed in 2012 by guitarist Graham Potter and drummer Des" Jammy" James. Graham and Des had played together in several bands previously and already had a good musical understanding. Trambeat's manifesto; to write original songs influenc
Details of a new 45 from Kimberlite Records just emerging, label release notes and audio can be had below...
BROKEN HEARTS INC. - IN A MOMENT b/w FREEDOM IS A LONELY RIDE - KIMBERLITE (KIM009)
RELEASE DATE - Aug 11th 2023
Broken Hearts Inc. are back and more bitter than ever. It may be true that time heals all, but thankfully for us in the four years since their first single, the boys are still unsatisfied in love and therefore have the brooding ballads and heartsick soul music to
A great new 45 from Soul Direction is out for release tomorrow. Label release notes follow below...
Soul Direction are proud to announce the latest release from Atlanta’s Sweet Soul group Unity (Formerly the Decisions).
Unity - The Other Side of You / Going To A Carnival – SD018
RELEASE DATE – 4th AUGUST 2023
Following on from the enormous success of the first two releases by The Decisions on Soul Direction and courtesy of Fred White and the Decisions we give you anothe
Ted Massey aka @Ted Massey has been in touch with us regarding the recent robbery of records from his house. He has managed to put together some label scans and pictures of some of the stolen records and asked if they could be hosted on Soul Source. so people can view the scans as a reference.
As such 185 scans are now available via an album 'owned' by Ted in our Gallery and can be found via the below link or via Teds profile on here
Links
Album
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/g
