Out Now!
Epsilon Record Co.
Proudly presents its latest release: EPS014
MANTIS
Back after 40 years with a brand new unissued single!
Vocal: Rocky Whitaker / Producer: Alvin Harrison
EPS014:
A: WHEN I FEEL HOW YOU LOVE ME (2:56)
(previously unissued)
B: WHEN I FEEL HOW YOU LOVE ME (2:56)
(instrumental version)
Modesto CA 2021
Buy it now:
https://www.epsilonrecord.com
Next up on the LRK label is Bella Brown & The Jealous Lover - Get Mine / I'm Gone
A Limited edition 7" that comes in a stunning picture sleeve.
300 copies only.
LRK-14
Official release day: June 30th 2022
Pre-order here: https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/get-mine-im-gone
"Get Mine" is busy and bristling with big brass parts, funky percussion and some tasty Booker T style Hammond. - "JazzandSoulandFunk"
"I'm Gone" The B side is more sombre, – Sonical
That time again, the quarterly Soul Up North issue, # 112 is now out and about, as always jam packed with articles and info, details follow below...
Soul Up North #112 Spring
Issue Details
ISSUE 112
Spring Edition
OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS - EDITORIAL & INFO
GOOD TOONS & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall
TRACK LISTING FOR COLLECTORS CD – ‘OUT OF LOCKDOWN- 27 BALL BUSTIN’ SONGS ’
Craig Butler
FUNK IN YO’ FACE – “KEEP ON STEPPIN’,THE FAT
Ernie Barnes’s most famous painting, “The Sugar Shack,” an exultant dancing scene that was featured on the cover of Marvin Gaye’s album “I Want You” and during the closing credits of the TV sitcom “Good Times,” sold for $15.3 million at Christie’s 20th Century auction on Thursday evening (March 12).
Another of Barnes’ paintings, “Ballroom Soul” was used as the cover for Faith Hope & Charity’s self-titled 1978 album. Barnes, a well-known Black artist who passed away in 2009, later did t
Details of a fine CD release from Kent records
Willian Bell - Never Like This Before - The Complete 'Blue' Stax Singles 1961-1968
Due out at the end of this month, info below...
Preview of the release notes by Tony Rounce
Iconic veteran Southern soul man William Bell has been in the business of making records for 66 years, and was with Memphis’ fabled Stax label for virtually its entire 15-year existence (1960-1975). In that time, he composed and recorded many songs
A new multi part series about the rise and fall of the legendary Memphis label in in production and will show on HBO.
Founded in 1957 by Jim Stewart and his sister Estelle Axton, originally as Satellite Records and it gave us some of Soul Music's legendary performers before it went in to bankruptcy in the mid 70s.
https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/stax-records-hbo-docuseries/
Soul Direction has a new addition to their 'Origins' imprint, due out on the 9th May 2022, details and audio below
Helene Smith - The Pot Can't Talk About The Kettle / Gossip Don't Worry Me - Soul-Direction SDO-1005
Sleeve Notes
Regarded as Miami’s First Lady of Soul this talented performer recorded for Lloyd, Deep City, Phil L.A. Of Soul, Dash, and Dade labels.
The two tracks in question were believed to be her first recording on the Blue Star label around 1964. Written by
The next 45 release from One World Records is due soon... read and listen below THE FREEDOM AFFAIR - Give A Little Love/ Searching - OSP 5009
Release date: 20 May 2022
The soulful 'Give A Little Love' is the second UK single by nine-piece Kansas City soul group The Freedom Affair who received huge critical acclaim last year with their debut album, Freedom Is Love.
The 7" single is due for release on One World Records on 20 May and is expected to repeat the success of their previ
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ORDER NOW, READY TO SHIP
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Seal My Heart / I Love You (𝗝𝗔𝗥04)
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Come See About Me / What Am I To Do (𝗝𝗔𝗥05)
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Continuing with the theme of finding and releasing quality 21st century CD-only tracks on to 7” vinyl, Jai Alai now are proud to pr
HR 1538 - SOUL MEDITATIONS – Someone To Hold Me / The Bird
Collectors of the Ovide label from Houston Texas will know this to be ridiculously rare and one of the best 45s on the label. Cut in 1967 with Skipper Lee Frazier producing, it’s the kind of tough-to-find and semi-unknown we like to bring back to life on the label. Wonderful male vocal group midpacer of the kind that’s really popular with the chill-out sessions at the moment and sure to be popular with our Chicano California collect
Latest word from Soul Direction, a new release featuring 2 x previous unreleased tracks...
Soul Direction are pleased to announce the next release in the catalogue.
SD-009 - Norman Feels - "Don't"- (Original Edit)/ "More Love" - (Soul Direction)
Scheduled Release Date - May 2022
Little is known about Norman Feels (AKA Norman Solomon) other than he was an underground soul singer in the first half of the 1970s. Norman Feels released two albums on Just Sunshine Records and
A new book by Duke Fakir is due out next month in kindle and hardback versions...
Details follow below, the kindle preview should show once the book has been released
I'll Be There: My Life with the Four Tops By Duke Fakir with Kathleen McGhee Anderson
Spanning over decades, this is the remarkable, heartfelt memoir from Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, the last surviving member of The Four Tops. Amidst a backdrop of Detroit, I’ll Be There features revealing anecdotes from the group’s formatio
IKE PERRY - DON’T TURN AROUND / KENT DRAKE - MISTAKEN - North Broad St 006BL
IKE PERRY / KENT DRAKE Press Release.
This 3rd instalment from that wonderful unissued 4 track acetate is without doubt one of the best undiscovered northern soul dancers to hit the scene in years. Sticking to our mantra of never issued, take a listen for yourself this track will light up the dance floors all over Europe.
On the flip we are giving you a slice of soul heaven with the wonderful big voice ba
OUT NOW!
Epsilon Records Co.
Proudly Presents its latest release: EPS013
(another double sider, listen to both side)
FUNK JUNCTION
A side: WHAT WILL I BE (3:23)
Previously unissued funky disco dancer
Listen:
B side: LET'S TRY IT AGAIN (4:12)
Killer sweet soul harmony to die for / previously issued in 1980 and nearly impossible to find on Fos-Glo Record
Listen:
Buy it here:
https://www.epsilonreco
Details on the next Last Bastion Records release (LB03)
Con Funk Shun - Move On Up / Jay Cee - I've Been Thinking - Last Bastion Records LB03
First time out on vinyl for both tracks, the details follow below
Video - Con Funk Shun - Move On Up - Last Bastion Records LB03
Video - I've Been Thinking by Jay Cee [aka Jason Chinnian] - - Last Bastion Records LB03
Last Bastion Blurb
First time release, licensed direct from Con Funk
Francesco will be in conversation at Proper Sound in Macclesfield 2.00pm on Sunday 10 April. If anyone is in the area please call in. He'll be discussing his time photographing musicians and audiences in music venues around the north of England during the seventies and eighties. From Liverpool punk clubs to the last night at Wigan Casino.
The Nu-Ron's - I'm A Loner / All My Life - Exact replica of the original 45 released in 1971 - Originally recorded October 27th, 1970 - The songs were produced by Emanuel Campbell & Charles Bowen and have been lovingly mixed from the original 16 track multi's - Mixed how he "would have mixed MFSB (the backing band) in 1970", by mixing engineer Tom Moulton, then mastered by Peter Humphries of MasterWorks. This would have been the original team working on these tracks back in the 70's, both ar
Details of the latest Soul Direction 45 release and it's a top one...
After the usual pressing plant chaos Soul Direction Records are pleased to announce the latest release to add to the "Origins" label.
The Vanguards - Good Times Bad Times I Man Without Knowledge - Soul Direction Origins 1003
Release Date scheduled for 25 March 2022
The Vanguards Group Members:
Paul Irvin, James Davis, Dickey Pierson, Von Wheeler, Elaine Livingston & Wilbur Winston.
The Vanguards le
From The Guardian newspaper's website: The summer of soul meets the stars of the UK soul renaissance...
I'm puzzled by the article - possibly just in the dark. Possibly, I'm at an age where I'm way outside the target audience. And the only thing I know about what's hip is in the future possibilities of hip replacements. Do bear with me...
From the article:
Must admit, I don't actually know what the "post-grime era" is (guess it must be my age - or ignorance - or both), but here
The Hill District “Your Scared Of Falling In Love” b/w Richie Merrett “You’ll Always Have Yesterday Standing By” SJ1018
Release Date: Monday April 11th 2022.
The Hill District were a group of working musicians assembled by bassist Walter “Sonny” Hughes who following one afternoon rehearsal session together in 1974 recorded their only ever 45 outing the somewhat elusive and now sort after “Your Scared Of Falling In Love”. The other group members were Sonny’s brother Richard Hughe
Out today 7 (seven) brand new Kent 45s. Five being releases on their quality Select imprint and two more via their Repro look alike one.
Details along with clips follow below
Kent Select 45 - 25th March Releases
Melvin Hicks & The Versatiles - The Intruder - Kent Select 078
'‘The Intruder’ has been one of the biggest finds to be played at the 100 Club in the last three years.'
Melvin-Hicks-The-Versatiles-The-Intruder.mp3
Brothers Of Soul -
Details of a new Cd from Ace Records
Dusty Sings Soul - Dusty Springfield - CDCHD 1612
Out this weekend Friday 25th March 2022
Release Notes clip
From the very start of her solo career, it was Dusty Springfield’s intention to make records in the style of the black American artists that she admired, both professionally and personally. She recorded her version of a soul song at her first solo session and was still recording soul songs on all of her albums, singles and EPs throu
The James Hunter Six
With Love...The James Hunter Six
Available digitally now. LP & CD available March 25.
We present The James Hunter Six's latest offering, With Love..., a heart-shaped collection of candle-lit ballads and love songs. Plucked like so many "he loves you" petals from the vast and sumptuous garden of his Daptone Recordings, these twelve lilting melodies have been selected and sequenced with great care, tenderness, and intention by Daptone staff for the solitary pu
RUSSELL THOMPKINS JR. RELEASES NEW SINGLE
"SAY HELLO" BY THE HIT SONGWRITING TEAM OF MELVIN STEALS, MERVIN STEALS & MCKINLEY JACKSON
Today, legendary soul singer Russell Thompkins Jr. (The Stylistics) releases the fresh song “Say Hello,” a smooth, stirring single graced with old-school charm. Produced by prominent tandem of Melvin & Mervin Steals (The Spinners’ “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love”) and their business partner McKinley Jackson (arranger/producer from Detroit and alo
Hello everyone, I just thought you might like to see my new film from the New Perspectives project.
On 3rd and 4th August 2021, 6 musicians came together for the first time, the aim was to create an original piece of music in a short period of time. This film reflects the two day writing and recording session, elements of the subsequent mixing and mastering at Durham Sound Studios and The Exchange, together with vignettes of the musicians filmed around London.
The musicians are Amané
Sensations - Blinded By Pride - I Found A Love - MD117
The New Sensations as they started to bill themselves – before dropping the word New - formed in Detroit, Michigan and comprised of Jack Weiner, Gregory Glazer, Richard Berk and Lawrence Bliss. The group all attended Mumford High School and were heavily influenced by early street corner, doo-wop harmonies Gregory Glazer, the lead vocalist of the group auditioned for Motown at the age of 13. He not only sang in front of Berry Gordy and Ste
BOOM!!! Out Now! (shipping this Monday)
KENI LEWIS / BA'E BROTHER
Two sublime ultra obscure Northern Soul gems
First time re-released on Epsilon Record Co.
Recorded at Edgewood Studio Inc
Washington DC, 1969
KENI LEWIS
EPS012:
A: BA'E BROTHER (3:10)
B: BA'E BROTHER (Instrumental) (3:10)
Hear it Now:
Buy it now:
https://www.epsilonrecord.com
Keni St Lewis (Keni Lewis)
Keni St. Lewis is predominanl
Shotgun Records have a new 45and it's now released out in the wild...
Randolph Brown & Company – It Ain’t Like It Used To Be - SHOT 116
Available now, the release notes from Shotgun Records follow below
Randolph Brown & Company – It Ain’t Like It Used To Be / You Can Be Cured - SHOT 116
The latest 45 from Shotgun records features the renowned 1970s track ''It Ain't Like It Used To Be'' from Randolph Brown & Company.
Randolph Brown & Company was the id
LRK Records are delighted to be able to reveal they will be releasing Raja-Nee Ft Thasaint & Wilfred Frelix "Come Get This Love" on LTD 7" black vinyl
300 copies.
Official release day: 31st May 2022
Pre-order here:
https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/raja-nee-come-get-this-love-ft-thasaint-wilfred-frelix
Raja-Nee’ has re-emerged from her musical hiatus with a new single “Come Get This Love” a midtempo classic with romantic lyrics, where listeners are treated to the
Glamp Rd Records is delighted to present its eagerly anticipated first release; ‘Feel Alright’ by Jon Allen and The Skinner Brothers.
After being played as 'The UD Toronadoes'; the fictional rivals to the TSU Toronadoes (University of Dallas rather than Texas State University); interest was such that finding the real vocalist became a mission. Having located the writers and through them the rights owners of the tracks negotiations began on bringing the track to vinyl as well as work on a n
All Turned On! Motown Instrumentals 1960-1972 - VA - Kent Records CD
Officially released today the 25th of February 2022, the latest Ace Records Cd release see's the focus land on Motown Instrumentals. With 24 tracks on offer (6 previously only available via digital downloadand 5 masters from the vaults previously unissued in any format) .
Ace Records Release notes preview
A stellar cast of musicians take the spotlight on this collection of soul, jazz, funk and other groovy Moto
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If I Could (Make You Mine) / Rhythm & Rhyme (S4R18)
Back in what now feels like a golden period in music and creativity, in the 1970s, many bands were formed by students. It almost seems like so many people could either sing, play, dance or write songs! This was also the case of several Woodland High School students in New York, who created Newban with fellow classmates.
The group started gigging around the tri-state area of New
DD 017A Bobby Barnes "Super High On Your Love" / DD 017B Chuck Womack & The Sweet Souls "Losing Your Good Thing"
THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45
RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 4th MARCH 2022
OUT IN TWO WEEKS AND AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!
Can You Dig It?
DD017A BOBBY BARNES – SUPER HIGH ON YOUR LOVE
DD017B CHUCK WOMACK & THE SWEET SOULS – LOSING YOUR GOOD THING
It is with great pleasure that we announce the upcoming Diggin’ Deep 45. A late 70’s midte
Soul-Direction are pleased to announce our next release.
Split Decision Band - 'You're The One / My Love Just For You' - Soul-Direction
Release notes
After hearing this album on it's initial release this recently became a real "No Brainer" and to bring this as a 7" vinyl release is a real honour.
For us, although designated A & B sides, there is no denying that each track is an "A Side" in itself and that's how we see them.
An obscure R&B group from Des Moines, I
New on a recent release on Acid Jazz's Fingier imprint, a great two sider from Diane Ward and the Kevin Fingier Collective 'Why Don't You Go Home / Cocktail De Medianoche'
Label release notes/blurb follows below
Acid Jazz presents the next instalment of the Fingier Records Classic series: The Kevin Fingier Collective, featuring incredible voice of Diane Ward with 'Why Don't You Go Home', alongside Latin floor-filler 'Cocktail de Medianoche'.
With 'Why Don't You Go Home' Fingier prod
BRAND NEW RELEASE! Aladean Kheroufi - Love!... (Is The Answer) b/w Every Girl - Kimberlite (KIM007)
This is an exciting record from one of the more expressive artists to emerge over the past couple of years, and another double sided hit for the Kimberlite stable.
Aladean's soulful expression lands a realisation that love isn’t a noun or a something that exists between two people, but rather a verb, an outpouring of healing, compassion and joy, which connects everyone and everything. It
Latest issue is now out and about
Soul Up North #111 Winter
Issue Details
ISSUE 111
Winter Edition
OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS - EDITORIAL & INFO
GOOD TOONS & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall
TRACK LISTING FOR COLLECTORS CD - 'A MIXED BAG FROM THE PLAYBOX'
Charles Simpson
FUNK IN YO' FACE - "THE WONDER OF JAZZ FUNK''
Howard Priestly
THE LADIES CHOICE - COLLECTING RARE SOUL
Julie Molloy
SOUL SPOTLIGHT - B.R.C RECORDS (PART 2)
Steve Guarnori
Details of the latest release from One World Records
Michelle David & True-Tones - It's Gonna Be Alright (Vocal/Instrumental) - One World Records - OSP 5008
One World Records release blurb follows below...
The powerful and uplifting gospel-soul track 'It's Gonna Be Alright' will be Michelle David's third UK single, due for release on One World Records on 11 February.
It follows the success of her previous One World singles, 'Yes I Am' and 'Good Good Good', both o
ALLISON & THE SOUTH FUNK BOULEVARD BAND
AKA The T.S.U. Toronadoes (Houston, Texas)
EPS010:
A: PAY BEFORE YOU LAY (2:33)
B: IT'S LOVE (3:01)
Buy it now:
https://www.epsilonrecord.com
Contact:
epsilonrecord45@gmail.com
Listen
About Allison & The South Funk Boulevard Band:
Allison Lewis (Robert Alician Lewis)
Allison was best known as one of the members of the great Funk band "TSU Toronadoes", who was the creator of the m
Press Release: Jesse James Father We’re Having Trouble Down Here/Father We’re Having Trouble Down Here (Album Mix) SJ546
Release Date: Monday February 21ST 2022
Way back in 2008 Soul Junction released a 45 on Duane Williams “Yes My Love Is Real” with Duane being one half of the Detroit husband and wife singing duo Beverley and Duane. The duo under the guidance of their lifelong friend Will Hatcher recorded six songs of which two “ We Got To Stick Together” and “Glad I Got
FINALLY – AFTER FOUR MONTHS PRESSING PLANT DELAY - TWO NEW HR 45 RELEASES
Release date 22 January 2022 - in stock now and ready to mail.
£12 each + £3 postage (good for 1-3 records)
paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com
HR 1534 DELEGATES OF SOUL – What A Lucky Guy I Am + I’ll Keep Running Back / Don’t Take Your Love From Me + Girl I’m At Your Door
Yes, that’s right – a 4 track 45 for the price of £12. The A side contains the 2 tracks from the 1970 Up-look 45 (re
Out today the latest 45 from Big AC Records featuring Abi Farrell with 'Stepping Out Of Your Shadow' backed up with 'Don't Follow Me '.
Details and release notes follow below
ABI FARRELL - STEPPING OUT OF YOUR SHADOW / DON'T FOLLOW ME 7" SINGLE - BIGAC015
RELEASE DATE: 28 January 2022
Limited to 500 copies
A side - Stepping Out Of Your Shadow
B side - Don't Follow Me
Video - Abi Farrell 'Stepping Out Of Your Shadow'
Label Release Notes
Abi F
Six new Funk/Soul/Jazz 45s from BGP (Beat Goes Public). Release lineup features notable sides from the likes of Hank Jacobs, Reuben Bell, Sylvester and more
Details follow below
Hank Jacobs - The World Needs Changin' / Gettin' On Down - BGP
A straight reissue of this super rare funk single from 1970 on the Call Me label. Original copies of this political soul anthem change hands for a lot of money.
BGPRO_01-1-1.mp3
Reuben Bell With the Casanovas - It'
CBLL037
Charles Buddy Smith
“When You Lose the One You Love” (Previously Unissued Alt. Take)
“You Get What you Deserve”
Penned and produced by Charles Buddy Smith
Exec. Producers Yann Vatiste & Alberto Zanini
7”/45rpm Black Vinyl - Limited Edition as usual
Out late March 2022
Listen:
Preorder a Tp or a Std copy here: https://cannonballsoul.com/cannonballrecords/
(Digital Download Included)
While sailing safe towards the gloriou
News from Daptone on Lee Fields upcoming Uk/Ireland/Europe tour dates and lp/single news
We are proud to announce that the legendary Lee Fields has reunited with the Daptone family and is in the studio working on a new album slated for release in the Fall of 2022. We are celebrating his return with the release of "Ordinary Lives," a single from a previously unreleased Dap-Kings session.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Mar 02 – Button Factory, Dublin
Mar 04 – Islington Assem
Word of a new vinyl lp from Outta Sight Records, details follow below
THESE MEMORIES - Rare Soul Gems OSVLP026
Company Blurb
Memories of the rare soul scene are manifold but this timeless collection goes right to the heart and soul of the scene and is perhaps best summed up by the emotive title track “These Memories” by Almeta Lattimore.
You really don’t need any other reason to buy this album, but how about Corey Blake’s £1,000+ collector’s-piece “How Can I Go On With
As you may be aware our Source Mart feature has its very own in-house 'Feedback' feature, where members can both leave and receive record trading feedback.
We have almost reached the 17,000 ratings which I would say is quite a landmark and as such deserves a site highlight mention post.
The main page of the feature can be viewed via the link below(the ratings also show on the members profile and on Markt trading posts
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/feedback/
A few stats
News on two recent releases from MD Records, both featuring tracks of a previously unreleased on vinyl status, details and audio clips below
Honey and The Bees - Don't Hurt Me ( I Just Wanna Be Loved) / Sam Reed Studio Band - Call On Me (Instrumental) - MD Records 116
Honey and the Bees drop what is a stunning example of girly Philly soul right from the get go. We’ve left the studio count in place where you can hear Leroy count the girls in and you can also hear him
Following on from BMR 1007 we are pleased to announce the release of BMR 1008 Jesse Johnson - Left Out B/W Yvonne & The Violets - Cross My Heart - Big Man Records, under licence from Embassy Music Corporation from Old Town/Barry Masters, comes in a mini custom album sleeve, collectors card in a poly sleeve & includes a 75mm Big Man Records sticker.
To order pm here or email bicknellmark@aol.com will be available in the Soul Source store, directly from Big Man records and various rec
OUT NOW!
Previously unissued version of the modern / northern soul classic Girl Don't Leave Me by Ray Williams & the Majortones, Lil Major Williams brother
EPS009 Limited Edition 7" : Re-Mastered by Steve Fuji A: GIRL DON'T LEAVE ME (short version) B: GIRL DON'T LEAVE ME (extended version)
Listen:
Buy it now: https://www.epsilonrecord.com
Shipping today!!!
FROM RAY WILLIAMS:
As a young kid I always wanted to be a musician especially with
