I don't normally put these lists on message boards as I prefer the immediacy of an email list, but I thought I'd give a few of you who haven't signed up to the list the chance to see what's in the collection (or more accurately what's coming out of it). Lots on offer this month. Feel free to make trade as well as cash offers. The list is a mixture of funk, soul, R&B and modern but the descriptions should give you a good indication of what the tracks are like to save you downloading each and every one. I am also beginning a kind of 'bargains' section at the end of the list, which should continue for the next few lists. Hope you like it!
All record orders should be sent to: r o o k i e s r e c o r d s b t i n t e r n e t c o m
If you want to permanently subscribe, just drop me a note to the email address above. I will return to email lists next month.
These sales lists will be irregular, but I will try and notify people a day in advance of the list so that everyone has time to get their offers in. All lists will go out around 3pm GMT, so that both the US and Japan are awake (or at least should be).
PLEASE NOTE: I'm not a full-time dealer, I have a fairly busy job and so can't guarantee a next day delivery. However I will endeavour to get all 45s out within 5 working days of cashed payment. There have been 1 or 2 instances where I've been a bit longer if work gets too busy, but I've always sorted those people out with freebies.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: My audio setup is distinctly '20th Century', therefore the recordings do tend to play with a slight hum and all crackles are emphasised due to the enhanced top-end on my soundcard. In other words, the records play better than they sound on here.
I do accept trade offers and generally offer 70-80% of the price I'd sell them at. In terms of cash offers for 45s, I can offer around 60-70% of my sales price, depending on the item.
Grading:. M-: ..as new, bar very small deteriorations commensurate with the age of the product
Ex: ..one or two minor marks, only 1 or 2 slight light ticks, if any
VG+:.some visible marks, but not excessive. Some deterioration of sound (a few pops and clicks) but playable at home, and at clubs
VG: ..as above, but with more visible marks and slightly worse sound. Still playable though
VG-:..noticeable deterioration in sound, and/or badly water-damaged label. Would grate a bit at home, but could feasibly be cleaned up for play in clubs
G+, G, Poor: .its downhill from hereon in.
Payment: I accept paypal for r o o k i e s r e c o r d s b t i n t e r n e t c o m . Please contact me if you want to pay in any other way.
Postage: .UK: 1x45 = £1.25, recorded £2.50, Special £5.50 Please add 50p for each additional 45
..EU: 1 x 45 = £3.00, international recorded £5.50. Please add 50p for each additional 45
..International: 1x45 = £3.50, international recorded £6.50. Please add 50p for each additional 45.
Description: currently quite an in-demand item it seems. For good reason - this is a solid female crossover soul/funk record with chunky backing and great harmonised vocals
Dash...Phillip Wright.....Keep Her Happy....M-...offers
Description: one of the most in-demand records on the scene at the moment. Still getting hammered on the soul scene, and a big play amongst all the top dogs. No time limit on the bid - I'll just accept what I consider to be a reasonable offer
Epic...Final Touch .....I'm Ready To Give Up My Love..M-...50
Description: how to price this? Listed high in Tim's book, but has struggled to make that price at auction. This is probably a decent stab at - what is - an excellent example of 70s Northern in a 'My Baby's got ESP' style
Genesis...Larry Hart.....Going Up In Smoke...M-/M-...15
Description: how long till this actually takes off? Gets big props, but never quite seems to get plays. Great version of the Kendricks classic. Has the right sound for todays dancefloor
Description: sold my last ones for £40 and sold them all. Little wonder, given they were going for $150 on ebay. Just got one back in - price reflects my sudden realisation that this is now a very in-demand item. Modern soul in a King Tutt, Bileo style
Hit Sound..Sammy Ridgley.....Locked Up....M-...125
Description: paid double this for mine. But a couple showed a year or so ago. Still - this has everything you'd want in a Northern Soul 45 - driving rhythm, great horn stabs and such a great vocal.
Description: so how many of you actually own this? Or know what it sounds like? I have to confess I had forgotten - and was pleasantly surprised. A great little funk 45
Description: last copy flew out. Just recently found it again at a nighter (whilst on Steve Cato's stag to be exact). Monstrous Hammond funk grinder - very much in the Mickey & Soul Generation mould. Dog rare
Real To Real..Mist......To Survive Another Day...VG+...offers
Description: never, ever seen or heard about this 45 before in my life. Sounds like the kind of thing a Soul Sam or someone of that calibre would play. Bouncy modern soul with great soulful vocals. Again - will listen to reasonable offers
Description: beat-laden, head-nodding stuff. Obscure looking 45 - actually looks like a Hip Hop label. The drums are quite simply ridiculous. One for the B-Boys
Sensational..Robert Vanderbilt....A Message Especially From God..Ex (warp NAP)..60
Description: a definitive 'ballad with a beat' cut. Sparse production and atmospheric vocals. The production actually reminds me of some of the obscure indie stuff like Galaxy 500 in the early 90s.
Steady...Eddie Lovette.....What You're Trying To Do...M-...20
Description: ***record of the list***. If you want to invest in a 45 that's going to go MASSIVE, buy this one. This has the lot - it's a funky-edged late 60s/early 70s crossover soul 45, that's still got enough grit to get people on the dancefloor. The vocals are great, the chorus as catchy as hell and its just got that extra quality. Virtually unknown at the moment - I played this at a warm up with a few guys in a bar and sold 3 copies first time I played it. Plus - this looks like his only difficult record on the label.
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Dear all,
I don't normally put these lists on message boards as I prefer the immediacy of an email list, but I thought I'd give a few of you who haven't signed up to the list the chance to see what's in the collection (or more accurately what's coming out of it). Lots on offer this month. Feel free to make trade as well as cash offers. The list is a mixture of funk, soul, R&B and modern but the descriptions should give you a good indication of what the tracks are like to save you downloading each and every one. I am also beginning a kind of 'bargains' section at the end of the list, which should continue for the next few lists. Hope you like it!
All record orders should be sent to: r o o k i e s r e c o r d s b t i n t e r n e t c o m
If you want to permanently subscribe, just drop me a note to the email address above. I will return to email lists next month.
These sales lists will be irregular, but I will try and notify people a day in advance of the list so that everyone has time to get their offers in. All lists will go out around 3pm GMT, so that both the US and Japan are awake (or at least should be).
PLEASE NOTE: I'm not a full-time dealer, I have a fairly busy job and so can't guarantee a next day delivery. However I will endeavour to get all 45s out within 5 working days of cashed payment. There have been 1 or 2 instances where I've been a bit longer if work gets too busy, but I've always sorted those people out with freebies.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: My audio setup is distinctly '20th Century', therefore the recordings do tend to play with a slight hum and all crackles are emphasised due to the enhanced top-end on my soundcard. In other words, the records play better than they sound on here.
I do accept trade offers and generally offer 70-80% of the price I'd sell them at. In terms of cash offers for 45s, I can offer around 60-70% of my sales price, depending on the item.
Grading:. M-: ..as new, bar very small deteriorations commensurate with the age of the product
Ex: ..one or two minor marks, only 1 or 2 slight light ticks, if any
VG+:.some visible marks, but not excessive. Some deterioration of sound (a few pops and clicks) but playable at home, and at clubs
VG: ..as above, but with more visible marks and slightly worse sound. Still playable though
VG-:..noticeable deterioration in sound, and/or badly water-damaged label. Would grate a bit at home, but could feasibly be cleaned up for play in clubs
G+, G, Poor: .its downhill from hereon in.
Payment: I accept paypal for r o o k i e s r e c o r d s b t i n t e r n e t c o m . Please contact me if you want to pay in any other way.
Postage: .UK: 1x45 = £1.25, recorded £2.50, Special £5.50 Please add 50p for each additional 45
..EU: 1 x 45 = £3.00, international recorded £5.50. Please add 50p for each additional 45
..International: 1x45 = £3.50, international recorded £6.50. Please add 50p for each additional 45.
LABEL...ARTIST......TITLE.....CONDITION..PRICE (£UK).
Soul/Funk/R&B/80s 45s
A&M...Sisters Love.....Rise.....M-...30
Description: currently quite an in-demand item it seems. For good reason - this is a solid female crossover soul/funk record with chunky backing and great harmonised vocals
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_01.mp3
Active...Sweet & Innocent & Memphis Mustangs..Cry Love/I Don't Know What Youre Full Of.M-...50
Description: the one everyone wants - delicate crossover soul-cum-ballad.
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_02.mp3
Alglobe...Rickey Lance.....Razzle Dazzle....VG+...20
Description: Barry White inspired modern soul/crossover track. His other 45s seem very collectable and have reached £100+. Some H2O damage on label
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_03.mp3
Atco...Eldridge Holmes.....Pop Popcorn Children...M-...30
Description: devastating dancefloor funk
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_04.mp3
Atlantic...TSU Toronadoes.....What Good Am I?...Ex...12
Description: probably one of the best crossover records ever made full stop.
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_05.mp3
Attic...Patsy Gallant.....It'll All Come Around...M-...35
Description: rare groove anthem - so hard on a (Canadian only) 45
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_06.mp3
Big Star...Ellen Jackson.....Getto Boogie....M-...150
Description: lo-fi outsider funk, which for all that kills it on the dancefloor. Has figured prominently in various 'funk top 10s' over time
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_07.mp3
Birth...Bogen Richard.....I'm My Own Man....M-...30
Description: raucous uptempo funk outing, which has the lot - belting male vocals, upfront drums, scratchy guitar and all the rest
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_08.mp3
Black Gold..La Jay Alexander.....What Cha Gona Do...M-...25
Description: sophisticated 70s funk that will have its day. Definitely has that 'now' sound
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_09.mp3
Carlisle...Destiny In Time.....Visions/Dance....M-...75
Description: fabulous modern soul winner with a funk edge. Seems to be very rare
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre....uk/nov2_01.mp3
Cat...Little Beaver.....Listen To My Heartbeat...M-...75
Description: record of the moment - uptempo modern soul mover
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre....uk/nov2_02.mp3
Central...Louis Chachere.....A Soulful Bag....Ex...75
Description: ballsy Hammond boogaloo funk. Once appeared on a Big Daddy CD I recall. Actually a very hard record to find
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_10.mp3
Cigar Man..Esquires......What Good Is Music...VG+...8
Description: once went for silly money on eBay, but has since settled at a more modest level. Probably a steal at this price
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_11.mp3
Columbia..Gloria Taylor.....Deep Inside You....M-...30
Description: ballad with a beat perfection. A hard one of hers to find. Fantastic atmospheric soul for the connoisseurs
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_12.mp3
Dash...Phillip Wright.....Keep Her Happy....M-...offers
Description: one of the most in-demand records on the scene at the moment. Still getting hammered on the soul scene, and a big play amongst all the top dogs. No time limit on the bid - I'll just accept what I consider to be a reasonable offer
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre....uk/nov2_08.mp3
Epic...Final Touch .....I'm Ready To Give Up My Love..M-...50
Description: how to price this? Listed high in Tim's book, but has struggled to make that price at auction. This is probably a decent stab at - what is - an excellent example of 70s Northern in a 'My Baby's got ESP' style
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_13.mp3
Friends...Esther Williams.....Last Night Changed It All...M-...30
Description: wanted on so many scenes - funk, Hip Hop, crossover soul, rare groove etc. A class 45
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre....uk/nov2_03.mp3
Genesis...Larry Hart.....Going Up In Smoke...M-/M-...15
Description: how long till this actually takes off? Gets big props, but never quite seems to get plays. Great version of the Kendricks classic. Has the right sound for todays dancefloor
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_14.mp3
Glorma...James Thomas Society....Be Somebody....M-...100
Description: so rare! Absolutely fantastic modern soul and hugely in demand. So obscure
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_15.mp3
Groove Time..General Caine.....All About You....M-...25
Description: brilliant modern soul/boogie winner
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_16.mp3
Heat...Johnston Brown & Janice Dowlen...Just Two People in Love...M-...10
Description: stepper - and a good one at that. Great male/female vocals on this one
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_17.mp3
Hi ...Majik......Back Into Your Heart...M-...75
Description: sold my last ones for £40 and sold them all. Little wonder, given they were going for $150 on ebay. Just got one back in - price reflects my sudden realisation that this is now a very in-demand item. Modern soul in a King Tutt, Bileo style
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_18.mp3
Hit Sound..Sammy Ridgley.....Locked Up....M-...125
Description: paid double this for mine. But a couple showed a year or so ago. Still - this has everything you'd want in a Northern Soul 45 - driving rhythm, great horn stabs and such a great vocal.
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre....uk/nov2_04.mp3
Hot Licks..Rideout......Someone Special....M-...100
Description: modern soul winner that has all but dried up now. Still a lot of heat on this
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre....uk/nov2_05.mp3
I-Dentify...Momie-O.....You're Welcome, Step On By..M-...25
Description: really my kind of record - midtempo, fabulous vocals and a proper groove to it. James Brown production (who else?)
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_19.mp3
Innovation II..Barbara Hall.....You Brought It On Yourself..M-...30
Description: brilliant female crossover record
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_20.mp3
Jet Stream..James Young.....Barkin Up The Wrong Tree..Ex...30
Description: failsafe funk mover. Seen for much more on the net. Edge chip NAP
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_21.mp3
Keynote...Eric Rapier.....Cant Stop Dreaming...M-...20
Description: great 80s stepper
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_22.mp3
Kimberley..Marvin Holmes.....Find Yourself....M-...50
Description: killer midtempo funk - relative to his other 45s, this is a real b***er to find
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_23.mp3
Kon-Kord..Patterson Twins.....They're Playing.......Ex...15
Description: oddball modern soul obscurity
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_24.mp3
Lantic Gold..Continentals.....Funky Groove....VG-...100
Description: killer boogaloo funk winner. Total obscurity - not even on the DC funk website
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_25.mp3
Larkin...Firstborn.....Mood Club....M-...5
Description: recent issue but now out of print - worthy Mod-ish Northern instrumental
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_26.mp3
Magnum..Hank Alexander.....Our Secret Love....M-...10
Description: great low-down bluesy ballad
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_27.mp3
Marcs...Gospel Comforters....Yes God Is Real....M-...40
Description: gospel funk obscurity
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_28.mp3
Master Five..Baby Washington & Don Gardner...Baby Let Me Get Close...M-...8
Description: great stepper
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_29.mp3
Mutt & Jeff..Cal Green.....Revolution Rap....M-...15
Description: should be played at full volume outside Goldman Sachs head office. Always loved this track - the vocals are just so eerie.
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_30.mp3
North Bay..Family......Nation Time....M-...4
Description: so how many of you actually own this? Or know what it sounds like? I have to confess I had forgotten - and was pleasantly surprised. A great little funk 45
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_31.mp3
NWI...Blue Gin......Light Blue....Ex...85
Description: last copy flew out. Just recently found it again at a nighter (whilst on Steve Cato's stag to be exact). Monstrous Hammond funk grinder - very much in the Mickey & Soul Generation mould. Dog rare
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_32.mp3
Okeh (demo)..Cheers......Take Me To Paradise ...Ex...60
Description: currently on heavy rotation round the country. Two great sides - one Northern the other Crossover. Check the clips...
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_33.mp3
Peacock...Willie Tomlin.....Check Me Baby....M-...20
Description: ghetto ramblings over a surging soul/funk backing. Wet myself when I first heard this. Oddball pimp funk
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_34.mp3
Project 3..Derek Smith & Venus....Don't Let Go....Ex...10
Description: great funk clubber
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_35.mp3
Real To Real..Mist......To Survive Another Day...VG+...offers
Description: never, ever seen or heard about this 45 before in my life. Sounds like the kind of thing a Soul Sam or someone of that calibre would play. Bouncy modern soul with great soulful vocals. Again - will listen to reasonable offers
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_36.mp3
Renaissance..SD Ivy......Same Thing....M-...10
Description: beat-laden, head-nodding stuff. Obscure looking 45 - actually looks like a Hip Hop label. The drums are quite simply ridiculous. One for the B-Boys
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_37.mp3
Right On...Seleno Clarke.....Stimulation....VG+...75
Description: and talking of B-Boys, this is an obscure funk cut with a monster break. Check the soundclip for a listen. Bona fide original.
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_38.mp3
Sensational..Robert Vanderbilt....A Message Especially From God..Ex (warp NAP)..60
Description: a definitive 'ballad with a beat' cut. Sparse production and atmospheric vocals. The production actually reminds me of some of the obscure indie stuff like Galaxy 500 in the early 90s.
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_39.mp3
Solar...Reuben......I Am Drum....M-...30
Description: psych rock funk - whatever you call this, it's a belter. The drums are mind-blowing
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_40.mp3
Soul World..Willie Hooks.....Take It Easy On Me Baby...Ex...30
Description: getting plays apparently, and much higher on other websites. Great R&B Northern winner. Slight warp NAP.
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_41.mp3
Southern Tracs..Flame......Rock N Soul....M-...20
Description: again - good price on this 70s funk obscurity
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_42.mp3
Steady...Eddie Lovette.....What You're Trying To Do...M-...20
Description: ***record of the list***. If you want to invest in a 45 that's going to go MASSIVE, buy this one. This has the lot - it's a funky-edged late 60s/early 70s crossover soul 45, that's still got enough grit to get people on the dancefloor. The vocals are great, the chorus as catchy as hell and its just got that extra quality. Virtually unknown at the moment - I played this at a warm up with a few guys in a bar and sold 3 copies first time I played it. Plus - this looks like his only difficult record on the label.
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_43.mp3
Super-Star..Sweet Daddy Floyd....I Just Cant Help Myself...M-...75
Description: sought after 70s crossover soul outing.
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre....uk/nov2_06.mp3
TBC...Front Row.....Wanting You....M-...5
Description: quality stepper
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_44.mp3
Tetragrammaton..Fat Albert.....Hey Hey Hey....M-...25
Description: jazzy funk outing that made it onto a Keb comp at one time
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_45.mp3
Timco ...John Timmons & Funkshun...Love At First Sight...M-...150..
Description: fantastic uptempo 70s funk dancer with tough drums and meaty bassline. Kind of like an uptempo JBs track
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_46.mp3
Velvet Sound..Taurus and Leo.....I Aint Playin Baby....Ex...15
Description: another over-looked 45. quality 60s Northern
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_47.mp3
Verdy...Image......We're Movin....M-...40
Description: classy uptempo modern soul outing, with great male vocal
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_48.mp3
Walmarc..Sounds of Amo.....Rainbow Rider....VG+...30
Description: frenzied funk rock extravaganza, and must be rare. Possibly out of Texas(?) this has everything turned up to 11
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre...o.uk/nov_49.mp3
WRE...Frank & James.....You Got The Love I Need...M-...60
Description: in-demand uptempo modern soul cut seen for £100 elsewhere. Again - great catchy chorus
Soundclip: https://www.rookiesre....uk/nov2_07.mp3
LABEL...ARTIST......TITLE.....CONDITION..PRICE (£UK).
Cheapies!!!!!! Soul/Funk/R&B/80s 45s
ALL M- OR EX UNLESS STATED
£5 each; 5 for £20,; 10 for £35; 20 for £60; will listen to offers for whole lot.
ABC...Van harris.....Hey Hey feel alright
ACDC...Demo Cates.....Europa
Alarm...Ted Taylor.....Steal Away
Atco...Al Hudson & Soul Partners...Almost Aint Good Enough (demo)
Atlantic...Bettye Swann.....Boy Next Door (demo)
Atlantic...Jimmy Castor Bunch....I Don't Want To Lose You
Atlantic...TSU Toronadoes.....What Good Am I (VG)
Blue Note..Bobbi Humphrey.....Aint No Sunshine
Blue Note..Herbie Hancock.....Blind Man Blind man
Columbia..Roy Ayers.....Can I See You
Effie...Hustlers......Whatever your Sign
Fame...Candi Staton.....I'd Rather Be An Old Mans Sweetheart
Fantasy...Dramatics.....Luvs Calling
Hill...ZZ Hill......Think People
Jubilee...Betty Harris.....Dark Outside
Lizard...Paul Humphrey.....Cool Aid]
Marmaduke..Hidden Cost.....Bo Did It
Noble...Dellie Hoskins.....The Clown
PC...Paper Cup.....Looking For You
Pearltone..Pearl Mixed Company....Have You Had Any Lately
Prestige...Richard Groove Holmes....Aint that Peculiar
Sack...Monk KHiggins.....baby Youre Right
Satellite...Monk Higgins.....Aint That Hateful
Scepter...Toro......Like The Sun
Score...Vernon Harrell.....If This Aint Love
Setting Suns..Greeen Sisters.....Win Place & Show (VG+)
SMI...Fay Hauser.....Reaching For Happiness
Soul Power..Shay Holiday.....Fight Fire With Fire
Space...Franky & Jamo.....Capricorn Man
Sunshine Sound..Jimmy Bo Horne.....Let Me be Your Lover
Tamla...Thelma Houston.....Im Here Again
Tchula...Lee Shot.....It Aint Me No More
Toddlin Town..Thomas East.....I Get A Groove
United Voice..Time Review.....If i Could See You
Whit...Bobby Powell.....Funky Broadway 69 (VG+)
Windy C...Five Stairsteps .....You Cant See