HI, WELCOME TO THIS WEEKS LIST AND THERE’S SOME CRACKING STUFF THIS WEEK INCLUDING AN UNUSUALLY LARGE AMOUNT OF RARE DEMOS FOR SOME REASON.
ALL RECORDS ARE CONSERVATIVELY GRADED AND COMPETITIVELY PRICED! THE EX GRADE IS VERY STRONG.
NAP = NOT AFFECTING PLAY
US ORIGINALS
THE ARTISTICS – HOPE WE HAVE – BRUNSWICK YELLOW DEMO EX 60 SOLD
Can’t tell you how tough this is to find, a very very rare demo – also has the lovely I’m Gonna Miss You on the other side of course. Couple of marks NAP.
MAXINE BROWN – AM I FALLING IN LOVE – ABC DEMO EX 60
Great copy, vinyl
BOBBIE JEAN BLAND – I’M SATISFIED JUST LOVING YOU – SACK M- 60 SOLD
Classic gritty Chicago sound, big voiced lady vocals. Tough one to find.
WILLIAM BONNY – LOVE LOVE LOVE – MERCURY EX 20
Great version, a real old Torch stomper
TOWANDA BARNES – YOU DON’T MEAN IT – A & M DEMO EX 85 SOLD
Fantastic oldie
THE CLOVERS – TRY MY LOVON’ ON YOU – JOSIE DEMO EX- 40 SOLD
Plays fine but has a couple of marks on the vinyl, hence price
THE CHARMAINES – ETERNALLY – DATE DEMO M- 30
Forgotten Mecca oldie
THE CAPTIONS – DON’T TAKE YOUR ARMS AWAY FROM ME – MILLAGE M 40 SOLD
Beautiful midtempo group sound, stunning
GENE CHANDLER – I CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF – CONSTELLATION VG++ 25 SOLD
This is the “Constellation” stars design label, lovely
BILLIE DEARBORN – YOU NEED ME TO LOVE YOU – BELL DEMO EX- 40
Used to be a £100+ record a few years back – nice midtempo/beat ballad girl 45
JOEY DEE & THE STARLIGHTERS – IT’S GOT YOU – JUBILEE DEMO EX 40
Totally mad Wigan oldie from the very early days – weird space sound effects subside to a real stomper in the old fashioned sense of the word. Don’t think it gets much turntable time nowadays but it’s one of those ‘lost’ oldies and I know for a fact I’ve never had a copy before.
THE ENTERTAINERS – LOVE IN MY HEART – SYMBOL DEMO EX+ 100 SOLD
Absolute belter, rare white demo of this floorpacker, good price too
THE EMBERS – IT AIN’T NO BIG THING – BELL DEMO EX 25
Great version
SKIP EASTERLING – KEEP THE FIRE BURNING – ALON EX- 35 SOLD
Someone asked me to keep them the next copy of this I got but I’m afraid I lost the note I made of who it was, sorry – New Orleans stormer, brilliant dancer, few marks NAP
JACKIE EDWARDS – KEEP ON RUNNING – WIRL VG++ 40 SOLD
The rare original version, not sure if there was a USA release, few marks but this is a great copy considering the state that they are usually in
SAM FLETCHER – I’D THINK IT OVER – TOLLIE DEMO EX- 260
Definite styrene original – only EX- due to some superficial marks – plays beautifully and still packs the floor of course.
DARROW FLETCHER – THE PAIN GETS A LITTLE DEEPER – GROOVY EX 25
Wheel classic
PHIL FLOWERS – DISCONTENTED – DOT DEMO M- 40
Beautiful looking green demo of this Torch classic
TOMMY GOOD – BABY I MISS YOU – GORDY EX 50 SOLD
Brilliant Motown dancer, good version of Leaving Here on the B side as well
ROY HANDY – BABY THAT’S A GROOVE – STEPHANYE WHITE DEMO M 50
This looks brilliant as a white demo – might be the first I’ve ever had
ISAAC HAYES – LAURA / SWEET TEMPTATION – SAN AMERICAN EX 20
Incredibly this books at 100 quid elsewhere, no idea why! Early tracks, 63-64.
CHUCK JACKSON – HAND IT OVER – WAND DEMO EX 30 SOLD
Rare demo and has the bonus of having the gorgeous Look Over Your Shoulder on the B side
JIMMY JONES – WALKIN’ – ROULETTE M- 30 SOLD
Old 100 Club biggie
JERRY JACKSON – IT’S ROUGH OUT THERE – PARKWAY DEMO EX 115 SOLD
With the absolutely phenomenal I’m Gonna Paint A Picture on the B side, this is about as good a double sider that exists. Vinyl is EX, there is a small label stain top left and a small name in biro at the bottom. B side also has a small stain in the same place but no writing.
WALTER JACKSON – IT’S AN UPHILL CLIMB TO THE BOTTOM – OKEH DEMO EX- 25
Killer beat ballad. B side label has water damage to a third of the label
MARV JOHNSON – COME ON AND STOP – UNITED ARTISTS DEMO M 60 SOLD
Possibly an unplayed copy.
FRAN JEFFRIES – GONE NOW – MONUMENT DEMO EX 50
Tiny little edge bend not affecting play – half book price
MARY ELLEN (GRAHAM) – FORGETFULNESS – GRAMO VG++ 125
An unknown to me, excellent (black) girl vocals, midtempo dancer, nice B side too but no idea what it’s called as presumably whoever was promoting the disc only wanted the A side played so they stuck some tape over the title of the B side! On a tiny Los Angeles indie, this one books at 250 quid! (B side is Still Waters Run Deep and is very indemand on the popcorn scene - thanks to Adam for the info)
BARBARA MERCER – CALL ON ME – CAPITOL DEMO EX 40
Two class sides from Detroit’s Sidra label
POINTER SISTERS – SEND HIM BACK – ATLANTIC DEMO EX 80 SOLD
Has one mark NAP otherwise gorgeous, on vinyl too for a change, last ones I’ve had have been styrene.
JOAN REGAN – DON’T TALK TO ME ABOUT LOVE – COLUMBIA DEMO M- 40
With a nice promotional picture sleeve of Miss Regan too
THE SENSATIONS WITH YVONNE BAKER – I CAN’T CHANGE – JUNIOR DEMO EX- 50
The rare first issue # 1010, Mend The Torn Pieces of course on the flip, this is a rare demo, again one or two marks so price adjusted
THE SWEET THREE – I WOULD IF I COULD – CAMEO DEMO EX 30
Forgotten oldie – nice grey/white demo
LEE TILLMAN – ALL THESE THINGS – MICHELLE EX 50
Rare issue, only ever seen white demos before
JACKIE TRENT – YOU BABY – EMIDISC ACETATE EX 50 SOLD
Original acetate from 1966, one sided, just has title and artist on the label and a date stamp 28 JAN 1966, nice little one off and 100% genuine
THE VAN DYKES – SAVE MY LOVE FOR A RAINY DAY – MALA ISSUE M- 200 SOLD
I think you’d go a long way to find a nicer copy than this one – beautiful issue copy.
THE VOLCANOS – IT’S AGAINST THE LAWS OF LOVE – ARCTIC VG++ 45 SOLD
Plays fine – this one is again a 100% 1960’s first press
DANNY WHITE – CRACKED UP OVER YOU – DECCA DEMO EX 40
Some records are common as issues but never turn up on demo – this Danny White is a good example, see hundreds of issues but never see the pink demo.
BABY WASHINGTON – THINK ABOUT THE GOOD TIMES – VEEP DEMO M- 25
Nice lesser known on good old vinyl
BILLY WATKINS – THE ICE MAN – ERA DEMO EX- 50
Forgotten Wigan oldie, few marks, plays fine
AND FINALLY, A STRANGE ONE
TONY CLARKE – LANDSLIDE – CHESS EX ?
I was going to list one of these today so I played it to see how it sounded and to my surprise it was in stereo. Now obviously I remember the UK reissue being in stereo but I don't ever remember hearing a US stereo copy, unless I just didn't pick up on it. So can anyone else check their copies and see if theirs is in stereo or if anyone has any info as why Chess would have issued a stereo 45 back then I'd be interested…and how rare is it? Ta.
THANKS FOR READING – HOPE YOU FIND SOMETHING OF INTEREST
I TAKE CREDIT CARDS, PAYPAL (THERE’S A CHARGE FOR THIS OVER £50 SORRY), CHEQUE, CASH, AND BANK TRANSFER.
POSTAGE:
ANYTHING UP TO 3 RECORDS 1.80 RECORDED DELIVERY. AFTER THAT, 20p EXTRA.
SPECIAL DELIVERY IS 5.50 AND IS RECOMMENDED FOR ANYTHING OVER 50.00 – YOU ARE ONLY INSURED FOR 38.00 WITH RECORDED SO IT’S ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TAKE THE SPECIAL DELIVERY OPTION IF YOU BUY AN EXPENSIVE RECORD.
OVERSEAS, SAME PRICE FOR STANDARD POSTAGE AND 6.00 FOR SPECIAL DELIVERY.
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HI, WELCOME TO THIS WEEKS LIST AND THERE’S SOME CRACKING STUFF THIS WEEK INCLUDING AN UNUSUALLY LARGE AMOUNT OF RARE DEMOS FOR SOME REASON.
ALL RECORDS ARE CONSERVATIVELY GRADED AND COMPETITIVELY PRICED! THE EX GRADE IS VERY STRONG.
NAP = NOT AFFECTING PLAY
US ORIGINALS
THE ARTISTICS – HOPE WE HAVE – BRUNSWICK YELLOW DEMO EX 60 SOLD
Can’t tell you how tough this is to find, a very very rare demo – also has the lovely I’m Gonna Miss You on the other side of course. Couple of marks NAP.
MAXINE BROWN – AM I FALLING IN LOVE – ABC DEMO EX 60
Great copy, vinyl
BOBBIE JEAN BLAND – I’M SATISFIED JUST LOVING YOU – SACK M- 60 SOLD
Classic gritty Chicago sound, big voiced lady vocals. Tough one to find.
WILLIAM BONNY – LOVE LOVE LOVE – MERCURY EX 20
Great version, a real old Torch stomper
TOWANDA BARNES – YOU DON’T MEAN IT – A & M DEMO EX 85 SOLD
Fantastic oldie
THE CLOVERS – TRY MY LOVON’ ON YOU – JOSIE DEMO EX- 40 SOLD
Plays fine but has a couple of marks on the vinyl, hence price
THE CHARMAINES – ETERNALLY – DATE DEMO M- 30
Forgotten Mecca oldie
THE CAPTIONS – DON’T TAKE YOUR ARMS AWAY FROM ME – MILLAGE M 40 SOLD
Beautiful midtempo group sound, stunning
GENE CHANDLER – I CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF – CONSTELLATION VG++ 25 SOLD
This is the “Constellation” stars design label, lovely
BILLIE DEARBORN – YOU NEED ME TO LOVE YOU – BELL DEMO EX- 40
Used to be a £100+ record a few years back – nice midtempo/beat ballad girl 45
JOEY DEE & THE STARLIGHTERS – IT’S GOT YOU – JUBILEE DEMO EX 40
Totally mad Wigan oldie from the very early days – weird space sound effects subside to a real stomper in the old fashioned sense of the word. Don’t think it gets much turntable time nowadays but it’s one of those ‘lost’ oldies and I know for a fact I’ve never had a copy before.
THE ENTERTAINERS – LOVE IN MY HEART – SYMBOL DEMO EX+ 100 SOLD
Absolute belter, rare white demo of this floorpacker, good price too
THE EMBERS – IT AIN’T NO BIG THING – BELL DEMO EX 25
Great version
SKIP EASTERLING – KEEP THE FIRE BURNING – ALON EX- 35 SOLD
Someone asked me to keep them the next copy of this I got but I’m afraid I lost the note I made of who it was, sorry – New Orleans stormer, brilliant dancer, few marks NAP
JACKIE EDWARDS – KEEP ON RUNNING – WIRL VG++ 40 SOLD
The rare original version, not sure if there was a USA release, few marks but this is a great copy considering the state that they are usually in
SAM FLETCHER – I’D THINK IT OVER – TOLLIE DEMO EX- 260
Definite styrene original – only EX- due to some superficial marks – plays beautifully and still packs the floor of course.
DARROW FLETCHER – THE PAIN GETS A LITTLE DEEPER – GROOVY EX 25
Wheel classic
PHIL FLOWERS – DISCONTENTED – DOT DEMO M- 40
Beautiful looking green demo of this Torch classic
TOMMY GOOD – BABY I MISS YOU – GORDY EX 50 SOLD
Brilliant Motown dancer, good version of Leaving Here on the B side as well
ROY HANDY – BABY THAT’S A GROOVE – STEPHANYE WHITE DEMO M 50
This looks brilliant as a white demo – might be the first I’ve ever had
ISAAC HAYES – LAURA / SWEET TEMPTATION – SAN AMERICAN EX 20
Incredibly this books at 100 quid elsewhere, no idea why! Early tracks, 63-64.
CHUCK JACKSON – HAND IT OVER – WAND DEMO EX 30 SOLD
Rare demo and has the bonus of having the gorgeous Look Over Your Shoulder on the B side
JIMMY JONES – WALKIN’ – ROULETTE M- 30 SOLD
Old 100 Club biggie
JERRY JACKSON – IT’S ROUGH OUT THERE – PARKWAY DEMO EX 115 SOLD
With the absolutely phenomenal I’m Gonna Paint A Picture on the B side, this is about as good a double sider that exists. Vinyl is EX, there is a small label stain top left and a small name in biro at the bottom. B side also has a small stain in the same place but no writing.
WALTER JACKSON – IT’S AN UPHILL CLIMB TO THE BOTTOM – OKEH DEMO EX- 25
Killer beat ballad. B side label has water damage to a third of the label
MARV JOHNSON – COME ON AND STOP – UNITED ARTISTS DEMO M 60 SOLD
Possibly an unplayed copy.
FRAN JEFFRIES – GONE NOW – MONUMENT DEMO EX 50
Tiny little edge bend not affecting play – half book price
MARY ELLEN (GRAHAM) – FORGETFULNESS – GRAMO VG++ 125
An unknown to me, excellent (black) girl vocals, midtempo dancer, nice B side too but no idea what it’s called as presumably whoever was promoting the disc only wanted the A side played so they stuck some tape over the title of the B side! On a tiny Los Angeles indie, this one books at 250 quid! (B side is Still Waters Run Deep and is very indemand on the popcorn scene - thanks to Adam for the info)
BARBARA MERCER – CALL ON ME – CAPITOL DEMO EX 40
Two class sides from Detroit’s Sidra label
POINTER SISTERS – SEND HIM BACK – ATLANTIC DEMO EX 80 SOLD
Has one mark NAP otherwise gorgeous, on vinyl too for a change, last ones I’ve had have been styrene.
JOAN REGAN – DON’T TALK TO ME ABOUT LOVE – COLUMBIA DEMO M- 40
With a nice promotional picture sleeve of Miss Regan too
THE SENSATIONS WITH YVONNE BAKER – I CAN’T CHANGE – JUNIOR DEMO EX- 50
The rare first issue # 1010, Mend The Torn Pieces of course on the flip, this is a rare demo, again one or two marks so price adjusted
THE SWEET THREE – I WOULD IF I COULD – CAMEO DEMO EX 30
Forgotten oldie – nice grey/white demo
LEE TILLMAN – ALL THESE THINGS – MICHELLE EX 50
Rare issue, only ever seen white demos before
JACKIE TRENT – YOU BABY – EMIDISC ACETATE EX 50 SOLD
Original acetate from 1966, one sided, just has title and artist on the label and a date stamp 28 JAN 1966, nice little one off and 100% genuine
THE VAN DYKES – SAVE MY LOVE FOR A RAINY DAY – MALA ISSUE M- 200 SOLD
I think you’d go a long way to find a nicer copy than this one – beautiful issue copy.
THE VOLCANOS – IT’S AGAINST THE LAWS OF LOVE – ARCTIC VG++ 45 SOLD
Plays fine – this one is again a 100% 1960’s first press
DANNY WHITE – CRACKED UP OVER YOU – DECCA DEMO EX 40
Some records are common as issues but never turn up on demo – this Danny White is a good example, see hundreds of issues but never see the pink demo.
BABY WASHINGTON – THINK ABOUT THE GOOD TIMES – VEEP DEMO M- 25
Nice lesser known on good old vinyl
BILLY WATKINS – THE ICE MAN – ERA DEMO EX- 50
Forgotten Wigan oldie, few marks, plays fine
AND FINALLY, A STRANGE ONE
TONY CLARKE – LANDSLIDE – CHESS EX ?
I was going to list one of these today so I played it to see how it sounded and to my surprise it was in stereo. Now obviously I remember the UK reissue being in stereo but I don't ever remember hearing a US stereo copy, unless I just didn't pick up on it. So can anyone else check their copies and see if theirs is in stereo or if anyone has any info as why Chess would have issued a stereo 45 back then I'd be interested…and how rare is it? Ta.
THANKS FOR READING – HOPE YOU FIND SOMETHING OF INTEREST
I TAKE CREDIT CARDS, PAYPAL (THERE’S A CHARGE FOR THIS OVER £50 SORRY), CHEQUE, CASH, AND BANK TRANSFER.
POSTAGE:
ANYTHING UP TO 3 RECORDS 1.80 RECORDED DELIVERY. AFTER THAT, 20p EXTRA.
SPECIAL DELIVERY IS 5.50 AND IS RECOMMENDED FOR ANYTHING OVER 50.00 – YOU ARE ONLY INSURED FOR 38.00 WITH RECORDED SO IT’S ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TAKE THE SPECIAL DELIVERY OPTION IF YOU BUY AN EXPENSIVE RECORD.
OVERSEAS, SAME PRICE FOR STANDARD POSTAGE AND 6.00 FOR SPECIAL DELIVERY.
Edited by Pete S