WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE THIS WEEK OF BMR 1006 - ERIC MERCURY AND THE SOUL SEARCHERS - LONELY GIRL PART 1 & 2, OFFICIAL RELEASE REMASTERED SOUNDING SUBLIME, UNDER LICENCE AND WITH KIND PERMISSION FROM ERIC MERCURY.
COMES IN A BLACK CARD SLEEVE, STICKER IDENT, PERSONALLY SIGNED A6 COLLECTORS CARD BY ERIC MERCURY IN A POLY SLEEVE, PRE ORDERS HAVE BEEN FANTASTIC ON THIS RELEASE SO MASSIVE THANKS TO EVERYONE BOTH RETAIL AND WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR SUPPORTING THIS RELEASE, COP
The Soulful Kinda Music Guide To The West Coast: A discography of West Coast Soul
The West Coast, sunshine and Soul! Two cities dominate the book, Hollywood, and Los Angeles, and not surprisingly the same names keep appearing, either as label owners, or producers, or artists who label hopped. And the address that keeps appearing time and time again is the iconic Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. So it’s no wonder there was such an interchange between the different labels really when a huge num
This Friday gives us a new Motown connected release from Ace Records, Titled 'Good Good Feeling! More Motown Girls' we get for our money 25 Motown tracks all delivered by fabulous female motown artists
Many of the tracks were previously available only as digital downloads, and six are unreleased in any format.
The release notes on Ace Records website features the man behind the series Keith Hughes giving out some background details on those six exclusive unissued titles, a clip follows
Latest release in the long running series
Real Side Records Presents "Soul On The Real Side #12"
Here's the release notes...
OUTTA SIGHT presents Soul On The Real Side Volume 12. The architects of soul are back with a stunning new 20-track Summer 2021 collection and, incredibly, almost half are NEW-TO-CD!
Our show opens with the first of our new-to-CD tracks, the seldom heard “I Need Love” by East Coast disco/funk band Daybreak. The sophisticated New Jersey 45 was originally
THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45
RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2021
AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER FROM 20th AUGUST 2021!
Can You Dig It?
DD016A LEE HURST – WHOLE LOTTA YOUR LOVE
DD016B TERRY & THE PYRATES – SOMEONE
It is with great pleasure that we announce the upcoming Diggin’ Deep 45. A much-anticipated issue of an iconic and sought after early 70’s Soul 45, backed with a legendary, underground, deep ballad; two beautiful sides, to lift your spirits
ANNOUNCING TWO NEW HR 45 RELEASES -
Just arrived after delays at pressing.
Taking orders now with paypal - £12 each + £3 postage (good for 1-3 records)
paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com
HR 1531 WILLIE and WEST - Attica Massacre
WILLIE & The Mighty Magnificents – Get Away From Me Girl + Check It Baby
Three totally wonderful tracks from Willie Feaster.
An A side that’s pretty rare and sounds so right for today. Our flip carries 2 track
The beast is unleashed! Rare Pleasure's 'Superfine Feeling' Pts 1 & 2 - first time on 7" anywhere and all legally cleared.
Artist: Rare Pleasure
Title: Superfine Feeling 7” Edit Pt. 1/Pt. 2
Format: 7” Vinyl
Label: Ramrock Retro
Matrix No: RRRET003
Rare Pleasure are best remembered for their 1976 disco classic ‘Let Me Down Easy’ on Cheri Records 12”. However, a follow up remained elusive and their 1977 ‘Superfine Feeling’ only ever saw the light of day as a hor
The Soul Up North #109 Summer 2021 issue is now out and about, as always brimming with soul related words and info...
Contents of this issue follow
OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS – EDITORIAL & INFO
GOOD TOONS & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall
TRACK LISTING FOR COLLECTORS CD – ‘ACROSS THE BOARD & BACK’ (PART 1)
Steve ‘Waggy’ Wagstaff
FUNK IN YO’ FACE – MAIC IN THE MOTOR CITY
Howard Priestly
SOUL SPOTLIGHT – PROPHECY & THE BLACK CIRCLE MYSTERIES
Steve Gu
BMR 1005 THE SENSATIONS - DEMANDING MAN B/W JESSE FISHER - YOU'RE NOT LOVING A BEGINNER BIG MAN RECORDS UNDER LICENCE FROM NUMERO GROUP TO BIG MAN RECORDS FROM MASTERS, TWO WAY OUT RECORDS SUBLIME SOUL BACK TO BACK FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE UK, RELEASED THIS WEEK 5/8/2021, COMES IN BLACK CARD SLEEVE, STICKER IDENT, COLLECTORS CARD IN A HIGH GRADE POLY BAG.
£20.00 EACH PLUS £4.00 UK POSTAGE & £9.00 REST OF THE WORLD, PAY PAL AS FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO AVOID FEES INCLUDE ADDRESS PLEASE PAY
Here we go, news all about the two most recent releases from Cannonball Records and Tesla Groove International and 3 delayed 45s
First off we have two quality 45s, one featuring two 'The Words Of Wisdom' tracks from a restoration project the other featuring 'King Bee' with a more contemporary remix and rework project that hits the mark.
Also now out and about are 3 more fresh 45s that were originally due out in May 2021 but got caught up in the recent pressing plant delays. Steve Manc
Beth Macari aka @BethMacariMusic was recently in touch with us, passing on details of her new single, titled 'Love You More'.
Her last release ‘Gotta Get Back’, made quite an impact here in the Uk and previously Beth won a major US soul music award with 'I Promise (That I Got You) '
‘Love You More’ was released today and is now available via the usual streaming services, with a video due out in a few days
Can listen below...
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/love-you-more
Latest release news from Ace Records
Out now
Choctaw Ridge - New Fables of The American South 1968-1973
Country
Various Artists (Saint Etienne)
CD £11.50
The huge success of Bobbie Gentry’s ‘Ode To Billie Joe’ in 1967 helped a bunch of southern singers and storytellers to emerge over the next three or four years who were just outside country’s traditional range. Their voices were resonant and relatable. If Nashville’s countrypolitan rule-makers didn’t want to know about the mud
Latest 45 from Soul Direction The Decisions – “We’re In Love / I Love You” – Soul-Direction SD-005
We are pleased to present our next new release:
The Decisions – “We’re In Love / I Love You” – Soul-Direction SD-005
Release date Late July/Early August 2021
The Decisions are a group from Atlanta, Georgia comprising of Hildred Thomason, Fred White, Henry Little and Howard Simpson and Harvey Poole. Harvey Poole went on to join the US Military.
They formed at S
Some of you might remember the Essential Modern Soul forum which began as an email list back in 1999. It moved to an internet discussion board in 2005 and carried on that way for around 11 years. The forum abruptly disappeared after the board host switched their servers off, and that was that. Anyhow, we set a new board up as a trial a few years ago but didn’t go wide with the news and it faltered. This time, we’re trying again and we’re looking for new members so, if you fancy it, hop on over
BREAKING NEWS !!!!
After long months of gestation and being overdue, the baby finally arrived… ..in fact they are twins !!
Welcome to the Epsilon’s family EPS005 and EPS006
Four fantastic unreleased tracks on two singles from Kenyatta, New York 1975.
These are certainly amongst my best discoveries.
KENYATTA
1975 NEW YORK
EPS005 A: Let Me Love You / B: Ain't Doin Nothing (previously unissued)
EPS006 A: If We Only Had / B: Didn't I Treat You Right Gir
Details of a new Motown/Detroit related book out now...
Love Factory: The History of Holland Dozier Holland by Howard Priestley
It has long been acknowledged that Berry Gordy Jr and his Motown Empire put Detroit on the International musical map but it was the creative genius of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland who would take the sound into uncharted territory. In this book Howard Priestley explores in depth the story of the three friends, their meteoric rise to fame and t
WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEXT BIG MAN RECORDS RELEASE FROM HY WEISS'S NEW YORK BASED OLD TOWN RECORDS, A SUBLIME DOUBLE HEADER WITH THE 1964 FREDDIE HOUSTON - IF I HAD KNOWN B/W THE 1965 STREET CORNER TO SOUL GEM FROM THE FIESTAS - THINK SMART, UNDER LICENCE FROM EMBASSY MUSIC CORPORATION (BMI) TO BIG MAN RECORDS, TAKEN FROM OLD TOWN MASTERS.
FIRST TIME 45RPM UK VINYL RELEASE, WILL COME IN A BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM SLEEVE, COLLECTORS CARD IN A POLY BAG, LEAD TIMES ARE AT A PREMIUM RIGHT NO
Start Productions are currently in production on a Guy Stevens documentary feature film.
Extensive interviews and archive research are currently underway, with a view to covering Guys incredible impact on the music he loved and obsessed over, as well a look into his complex persona. All interviews will be with first-hand interviewees - so people who either personally or professionally knew/worked with Guy, or attended events Guy was involved in.
From his early days DJ-ing on Monday nig
The Freedom Affair - Outta My Mind - One World Records 45
The much looked forward to release of this fine track by The Freedom Affair is here
Here's the details of One world Records latest 45 ....
The Freedom Affair - Outta My Mind (Vocal/Instrumental) - One World Records OSP 5007
Release Date : 16th July 2021
Nine-piece Kansas City soul collective The Freedom Affair have received rave reviews and instant critical acclaim with their well-crafted debut album Freedom
Super Disco Edits latest new 45 is now out and about
Carman Bryant / Carman Bryant & Douglas Payne - Midnight Star / Take A Chance Super Disco Edits - Phase 5 - SDE 57
Release Date : 31st June 2021
Two top quality previously unissued modern soul tracks featuring Carman Bryant & Douglas Payne, can read and listen below
Press Release
York Pennsylvania born and raised, R&B vocalist Carman Bryant has performed throughout the U.S. and all over the world. There’
Cotswolds records first release, comes after the success of the Cotswold Park Soul Weekenders over the last 5 years with acts such as Jean Carne, Lew Kirton, Papik, Leroy Hutson, Soulutions, Diane Shaw, Richie Cole and Dennis Taylor 'the voice' in 2020 all performing live with three rooms of dj's in the beautiful Cotswold Water Park Hotel .
Andy Coles and Mark Whiffin organisers decided to start a new record label and after hearing good friend Chris Kingdon's tunes released this first doubl
Details of a just released new Kent Cd...
Early Years And Unheard Pearls 1970-1973 Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford - Kent Records CDKEND503
Hodges, James, Smith and often Carolyn Crawford were so soulful in their early years – these unreleased gems will cement their fine reputation.
Preview of Release Notes by Ady Croasdell
Hodges, James, Smith and often Carolyn Crawford were so soulful in their early years – these unreleased gems will cement their fine reputation.
H
Two new 45 releases from Hit & Run records - Tut Sutton & Paul Thompson
Release date 10th June 2021
HR 1529 TUT SUTTON – No Appreciation / I Can Feel The Tears
Originally released on USA Records in 1966, an ultra-rare Chicago midpace dancer. Both sides sound just right for today. If you’re looking for a copy on the US USA Records - one is listed here - www.raresoulman.co.uk/154393-i-can-feel-the-tears-appreciation.html
Video - Tut Sutton - No Appreciation
****LAURA RAIN RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE****
Detroit soul singer Laura Rain returns with the first single from her upcoming release on UK label LRK Records. "I Am" is a tight and charging romp through time recalling the soulful pop music of West Grand Blvd, and it's driving Motor City beat. Laura's voice soars within the groove, with a passionate declaration of self independence, and in celebration of her unique identity. It is vintage soul at its best; jubilant, grooving, and a testimony to
Press Release: Jesse James “If A Man Ever Loved A Woman (Baby I Love You)/I Don’t Want A Divided Love” SJ544
Release Date: Monday July 12th 2021
Jesse James returns with the follow up to his hugely acclaimed previous release “(The Girl In) Clinton Park” SJ543. Once again, it’s another previously unissued recording found and taken from the same 1971 Searra Sound Studio session tape as “Clinton Park”.
The title of this latest offering is “If a Man Ever Loved A Woman (
Funk Investigators by Alberto Zanini
You may have read our Cannonball Records News Item back in April announcing the launch of Funk Investigators by Alberto Zanini and the details of the forthcoming English translation involving E Mark Windle aka @Windlesoul, well here's a follow up item just to let you know that the English version is now available.
A few excerpts from the 225 page book follow below, check out the Cannonball Records website for ordering and more details, link follows
Details of a new release from MD Records.
The Originals - Young Train - MDJW 003
The third release on MDs new 45 series, The MD Records Blacktop Series.
Press release and audio follows below...
In the third of the series, we move to 1973 Detroit, we have been so excited bringing this through to pressing and it has been a long but exciting and rewarding road and we hope you enjoy listening to this this 45 taken directly from the Universal master tapes and brought to you 48 yea
Soul music changes just like the weather. Different styles, rhythms and dances have been emerging over the years, making the genre so exciting and assorted. For almost a decade, in the post-disco era, synths and drum machines ruled the day, but by the mid 90s a group of new artists were turning their attention to the golden age of soul music.
One of those names was Adriana Evans, whose debut album from 1996 surprised soul fans around the world. Adriana boasts a solid musical background and
'One of the iconic clubs in the early years of Northern Soul, and at last a fitting tribute in the form of this excellent new book'
At the Top of the Stairs: The Story of Leeds Central, Northern Soul and Jazz Funk
The story of a subterranean club in the backstreets of Leeds, that changed the lives of all who went there. Top of the Stairs tracks the origins of the Central Dance Club, from the early Mods, through the Northern Soul era to Jazz Funk, and ultimately back again. It captures
Word in all about two upcoming limited issue 45s from Cannonball Records and their Tesla Groove Imprint
Listen and read below...
The Words Of Wisdom And Truth Revue - You Got Me Smiling / Just Another Face - CBLL035
7"/45rpm 250 copies pressed
Out July 2021
After the release of the charts hitter “Don’t Need Your Love” earlier this year it’s now time to follow up with the last two songs out of the reel to reel tape recorded by The Words at Talun & Trc Studios in
Details of an upcoming release from Shotgun Records have just landed...
NEW RELEASE INFORMATION EDDIE HOLMAN: Hold Me In Your Arms / I'm Not Gonna Give Up
Label: Shotgun Records Catalogue No: SHOT 113 Format: 7" SP
Release date: 18 June 2021
SOUL STAR Eddie Holman is world famous for his million-selling ballad 'Hey There Lonely Girl' which was a No. 2 American pop hit in 1970 and a UK hit in October 197 4, reaching No. 4 and spending three months on the pop charts.
Eddie still
A new Kent Select 45 has just been released.
The Opals - Can't Give It Up - Kent Select City 072
First time out, Okeh, Billy Butler are just some of the keywords that spring up, but as always the 'official' release notes tell the story far better...
Release Notes
Chicago soul girl group the Opals released three exquisite singles on the Okeh label between January 1964 and February 1965, all of them produced by Carl Davis, in addition to which they also recorded background voc
Details of a recent album release from Kent
You Gave Me Reason To Live - Southern And Deep Soul From Louisiana - Various Artists CDKEND 501
A preview snippet of the release notes by Dean Rudland follows below..
A celebration of the exceptional music that can occur in the most out of the way places.
South-West Louisiana is rightly famous for its homegrown music: the Cajun sound and its black cousin Zydeco. However, situated between New Orleans and Houston, the region’s music i
Official re-release of James Kelly Duhon's very rare soul sides "So Trusting" and "So Far Down" on Tramp Records
Having been featured on Tramp's recent "Praise Poems" and „Can You Feel It“ compilation albums, James Kelly Duhon's 45RPM single release "So Trusting" is highly sought after in Soul 45 collectors circles. Not many can claim to own it since it is very hard to come by. Therefore many DJs, collectors, and music lovers will certainly be made happy with this long overdue re-issue.
News just in all about a new book titled Soul In Print, a History of Soul Fanzines and Magazines. Due to be published on 1st June 2021. Written by Iain McCartney aka member @Souledtrafford
Iain over the 180 plus pages, covers soul music related publications from both home and abroad, with many interviews with the people who made those publications possible.
Here's the blurb...
Soul music remains the biggest 'underground' music scene in the world with each weekend, pre-Covid19,
Now available - Stop The War - Vietnam Through The Eyes Of Black America 1965-1974
The third and final release from Kent Records of their Vietnam trilogy spotlighting Black America’s involvement in the Vietnam war using music as the prism.
A preview of the release notes by Tony Rounce follows below...
Featured artists include major names such as Marvin Gaye, the Impressions, Dionne Warwick, William Bell, and the Staple Singers alongside lesser known but equally worthy artists incl
News about 2 x 45s just released from Daptone and Penrose labels and available right now.
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Come And Be A Winner - Daptone DAP 1132
As per the last Sharon Jones 45 'Keep On Looking', Daptone have listened to the feedback and again released an once lp only track on to 45 vinyl.
Taken from the 2017 Soul Of A Woman album, the track 'Come and be a Winner' gets a much-needed positive mid-tempo groove going.
On the flip is the instrumental ver
Some big news coming in for a new 7" vinyl on LRK Records in 2021...
LRK have signed a deal with Washington DC's modern soul sensation Eric Scott to put out his fantastic soulful song "Peace Bomb" which recently has been storming the UK soul charts backed with "Reach Out For me" on the B which is equally as good and soulful.
Both tracks are taken from Eric's new album which is titled "Peace Bomb" that was released back in Dec 2020.
“Peace Bomb” is a pleasant escape and reality-che
MD Records have been busy, they have just released a batch of 3 new 45s, featuring tracks from Ruby Andrews, Mary Gresham and Bottom and Company.
You can read the release notes from MD Records below...
Ruby Andrews - It takes me away - MD Records - MD 112
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We heard about this 'It takes me away' a few years ago and started conversations with Ruby to see what she was up to and was she interested in getting the track out
A New Generation of Musicians Are Revitalizing Chicano Soul Music
SoCal KCET website is running a feature that takes a look at how 'A New Generation of Musicians Are Revitalizing Chicano Soul Music'
Focusing mainly on artists from the Daptone imprint Penrose label, the article uses words, photos and sound clips to good effect and is well worth the walk over..
Preview below followed by link to the article
A new crop of artists from the Southland have taken on the mantle of Chi
Details of Carmy Love next single a-side have just been announced
CARMY LOVE - REBEL / THINKIN' ABOUT YOU
Official release date Friday 28th May 2021
Cat Number- BIGAC0 11
Carmy Love caused quite a stir with the release of her debut single, "Thinkin' About You", earlier this year. Thanks to the overwhelming levels of support shown across the soul community, "Thinkin' About You" was shared far and wide, earning regular plays on several stations including Mi-Soul, Global Sou
Joe Adam’s – “That’s Not Half Bad / Stop Before You Lose Me” – Soul-Direction 004
From the Philadelphia Del-Val stable comes two unreleased tracks from Joe Adams
A stunning version of the Gene Woodbury Classic backed with an equally sublime mid-tempo heart wrenching flip.
Both tracks on 7" vinyl for the first time ever.
It was around 1999 and a stack of Del-Val and related studio reels lay in Joe Stevenson’s basement gathering dust and at the same time slowly deteriorating wi
Time for another Soul Source members competition and this time we have a prize with a difference.
Up for grabs is a brand new still sealed Rare Soul Jigsaw fresh from Jazzman Records
See the info and photos below, it's a 1000 piece one so hours of fun
The Rare Soul 45s Collection
Announcing our very own 'Rare Soul 45s Collection' 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle featuring rare soul record labels!
It's all here - northern soul, modern soul, sweet soul, latin soul, deep soul, cro
Wigan today is running a story regarding a planned new book all about Mr M's
Here's the info...
New book seeking to tell story of Northern Soul venue in Wigan
A DJ is writing about the place where he spent several years spinning the decks.
Steve Whittle is penning the volume telling the story of soul at Mr M’s, a room at Wigan Casino which gained its own identity and loyal fanbase.
full story and photos via
https://www.wigantoday.net/news/people/new-book-seeking-to-
Have just had word of a new Jazzman release with a difference
We are still talking about rare soul vinyl, but this time around not in the usual sense....
As always with such things the actual release notes tell the story...
Jazzman Jigsaw - The Rare Soul Collection
DESCRIPTION
Announcing our very own 'Rare Soul 45s Collection' jigsaw puzzle featuring rare soul record labels!
It's all here - northern soul, modern soul, sweet soul, latin soul, deep soul, crossover, Rn
That time of year...
The Soul Up North #108 Spring 2021 issue is now out and about, as always brimming with soul related words and info
Contents of this issue follow
Soul Up North #108 Spring 2021
Issue Details
❖ OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS - EDITORIAL & INFO
❖ GOOD TOONS & GREAT GROOVES Dave Halsall
❖ TRACK LISTING FOR COLLECTORS CD - 'SOUNDS OF THE UNEXPECTED' A Man Of Mystery
❖ FUNK IN YO' FACE - RUSHEN HERE AND THERE-AN APPRECIATION OF PATRICE RUS
A new cd release (CDKEND # 500 no less) from Kent Records. Titled Moderinity this mod styled compilation is available out and about right now
Details follow below
Modernity - Various Artists - Kent Records CD
Compilers Ady Croasdell & Dean Rudland’s third CD collection spotlighting the sort of R&B and club soul the original 60s mods could have been danced to – if only they’d had the chance.
CDKEND 500
Kent Records
Format: Audio CD
Release Date
One World Records has been in touch to inform us that due to demand the release date of their much anticipated 45 by Michelle David & The True-tones titled 'Good Good Good' has now been brought forward to 21 May 2021
Release details and audio previews of this fine release follow below
NEW RELEASE INFORMATION
One World Records
Label: One World Records Catalogue No: OSP 5006 Format: 7" SP
Release date: 21 May 2021
MICHELLE DAVID & THE TRUE-TONES:
G
Head over to popmatters website for a great lengthy interview with Joshie Jo Armstead by Christian John Wikane 30 Apr 2021
The Urge Keeps Coming: An Interview with Original Ikette Joshie Jo Armstead
INTERVIEW: From touring with Ike & Tina Turner to writing with Ashford & Simpson, singer-songwriter Joshie Jo Armstead reflects on a lifetime of musical adventures.
https://www.popmatters.com/joshie-jo-armstead-2021-interview/
