Cavaliers Do What I Want C/w Tighten Up

SHRINE TIME!

Simply one of the very hardest to acquire! Rare in the extreme with less than 4 in known collections and none in condition to be describe better than vg+

This copy has you can see has light ridge wear to the label but no writing or tears. Vinyl has surface marks but plays well, listen to the two sound-files lifted directly off this disc. So listen to the familiar gathering of Keni Lewis, Harry Bass, Carl Kidd & Dale Warren craft TWO insanely potent vocal group dance tunes.

With both sides offering upbeat Northern Soul on the world’s most collectable label - all you need to consider is when being confronted with an artifact of this calibre, is when if ever will you see another one, as this is without question Rare Soul Collecting at it’s most demanding.

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Jaggers No Time For You C/w Whispers

Audio Recordings, Cleveland, Ohio covering TWO unissued takes on two Northern Soul songs, that became a huge exclusive play for Guy Hennigan in the early 80s, for some reason covered/up as Phil Terrell - “Long Time Girl”.

Check out this aspiring soul band The Jaggers serve you with a killer take on Dan Henderson’s San Antonio composition. Such a great song, as well as The Commands, the O’Jays covered it for it also. It became not only a huge tune Northern Soul favourite, but a Carolinas Beach Music and The Pittsburgh scene too.

This is the first time this mysterious and unique acetate has come to market in all of 30 years; with the added bonus of a strong version of Jackie Wilson’s “Whispers” on the flipside, we’d advise this is not an opportunity to miss…

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Soul Clinic So Sharp C/w No One Loves Me Anymore

RARE 1968 version of sadly murdered Arlester Christian’s funk groove that Dyke & the Blazers first recorded.

This Baltimore conceived session on the highly regarded Bay Sound label, is a mighty take, delivering potent late 60s FUNK driven by a multitude of horns prompting a screaming JB style lead vocal.

But this 45 has much more to offer, when you flip it over The Soul Clinic serve you with more big-horns, this time melted down to an atmospheric compliment to a whirling hammond, as the arrangement provides the raft for a fine lead vocal to plead his sad position.

A pace above Deep Soul, this tune fits nicely into early-doors Northern Soul shuffler or ideally ready for someone Soul Radio Show bragging rights..as most everyone has missed hearing this hidden gem.

Two strong sides, one very elusive disc.

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Judy Street What

Some records will last longer than our lifetimes, to be documented firmly into history as one of the classic sounds of the music phenomena that was Northern Soul.

Before you today is a Wigan Casino hymn that will still be considered as one of the most enduring classics of the scene long after we’re all gone. You cannot hear this record and not instantly think of Wigan Casino or the 1977 “This England” TV documentary covering this iconic Club at it’s height.

So if your gonna collect the important NS classic, try to acquire them in the finest condition possible. We are pleased today to say this copy has come directly from California, a file copy that appears to have been unplayed.

In 2013 where are you gonna find a perfect copy of this 47 year old classic?

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Twisted Wheel Mail Shot January 13th. 1970 Members Mail Shot

Northern Soul Time capsule material! TWISTED WHEEL members mail shot. A piece of Northern Soul history in perfect condition.

Ready for framing or filing away in your poly folders for future prosperity.

This package is in the same condition at the day it was mail in Manchester January 13th. 1970.

We think the 3 pics say much more than we ever could. 

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Nancy Ames I Don't Want To Talk About It

First played by Colin Curtis at the Blackpool Mecca after Leicestershire vinyl-sleuth Chris “George Blackwell” Frost took his discovery up the M6. This igniting a massive hunt of Record Shops, Market Stalls and junk shops nationwide, but hardly a copy was found over the next decades as this 1966 UK release is a genuine serious British rarity.

Not reviewed by “Home Of The Blues” or any other “soul” fanzine of the era, obscured on a flipside and missed by all. Only the Record Shops that ordered everything off the Friday release sheets would have it. And I do know one crate- digging NS vinyl-pioneer actually got a copy from Ainley’s Records of Leicester the Monday after it debuted at the Mecca.

Because the Blackpool Mecca play copy was astonishingly the English release!!

This recording did however reach the heights of Northern Soul classic status on the back of the steady trickle of the USA Epic coming into the country.

To this day, this Rose Marie McCoy & Hal Miller collaboration on 1966 UK release copy is ridiculously RARE, holding a near mint copy after many, many baron years - has actually given me an urge to collect British Northern Soul again, there is an indefinable magic of having records of this calibre in your presence.

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Danny Owens You're A Little Too Late

Currently one of the most-wanted R&B Northern Soul dancers on the circuit.

A totally infectious New Orleans dancer written by the artist himself - it’s far cry from his Manhattan recording, but you will find this earlier 45 trigger a frantic dancefloor reaction as it’s addictive qualities are getting more and more dancers hooked.

This copy is a beautiful WHITE PROMO inside it’s company sleeve with two flaw free labels and neat tidy vinyl.

Do not pass this tune by, it is growing in value as you read.

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Soul Communicators Those Lonely Nights C/w Please Don't Go

MINT you will not locate a finer copy, perhaps ever! comes with it’s original “birth” sleeve (see scan background).

Chuck Corby Pittsburgh’s greatest living soul-legend with his finest recording and a long standing classic within the Northern Soul circuit for decades. So much so it is most-difficult to find a copy which hasn’t endured the rigors of several owner DJ’s and constant stylus encounters.

This copy is SO MINT it still retains it’s original birth sleeve, and most likely was UNPLAYED until it’s listing!

We repeat, you will not locate a finer copy…

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Kim Weston A Little More Love C/w Go Ahead And Laugh

Kim’s debut British single released after her stunning performance singing it live on Ready, Steady, Go.

Too make this 45 even more desirable USA Motown immediately withdrew it’s TAMLA 54106 replacing it with “I’m Still Loving You” 4 releases later, making TAMLA 54106 one of the very rarest 45s.

This UK ONLY offing of what is a truly gorgeous example of the sound is in impeccable Mint - /Mint - condition; you could not hope to see a finer one.

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Irma Thomas Time Is On My Side C/w Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (will Understand)

Starting life as a B-side but rising up as a New Orleans Soul Hymn, covered by the likes of The Rolling Stones who issued the 45 in the USA but not England. Over the years adverts, Movies and TV have elevated this record to the unusual status of “Never A Hit” but everyone has heard of it.

Norman Meade & Jimmy Norman’s lyrics carry a message will all can relate to, and no artist delivers the message better than the Queen Of New Orleans!

To own this timeless piece as the rare Red & White UK DEMO in flawless condition - will be most satisfying.

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Jackie Edwards Put Your Tears Away

The genius that was Jackie Edwards!

Jackie was one of the great contributor to the Britain 60s music scene and ultimately both the Soul & Reggae scene were so much richer for this man’s writing and singing talents. Not to mention him gifting Spencer Davis Group with some of their biggest hits.

This elusive UK album displays Wilfred Jackie Edwards gifts perfectly. Check out the sound-file samples which includes his great Northern Soul offering “I Feel So Bad” .. but even then you’ll be left wondering two things.

1. why wasn’t “Put You Tears Away” released as a single in the UK
2. and why hasn’t “Put Your Tears Away” been blasted out from every Northern Soul turntable in the land for the last 40 years.

In Britain a LP track only and an entirely exhilarating example of Jamaican inspired Soul as are the all the other tracks.

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Miracles The Fabulous

1964 UK press is eye popping condition.

Vinyl is Mint -, labels are Mint - front cover is strong clean EX+ just a very light crease bottom left (see scan) Back Cover is has a tiny name top left. 5 preferred track have been starred by the previous owner.

This is one highly cherished near 50 year old. Other than that discreet biro notes this copy is a total beauty!

Includes the only British vinyl outing for the in-demand “If Your Mother Only Knew”

Check out the impressive soundfile and ponder over the even more impressive condition!

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Oracles I Ain't Got Time C/w Love In My Heart

A twofold helping of Los Angeles vocal-group Northern Soul from the pen of Bobby Mandolph, the man who provided Northern Soul with that wonderful record on Vault.

This time Bobby teams up with Miles Grayson fabricating two proper tunes for the NS Turntable.

Topside has for years now been considered a rare stomping trophy that has maybe suffered a little at the expense of it’s own rarity, as only the elite DJ’s ever seemed to owned a copy.

Today I’m really dazzled by the flip, which is down a pace but carries equally class and draw to it’s big-brother “A” side. The mystery group show off their seamless harmonizing bolstered by a piano driving this stroller to greatness, i really do like this overlooked side.

Two sides to chose from, both giving up exactly what the scene feeds upon, RARITY offering far too much quality for one disc.

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Othello Robertson So In Luv

Fantastic Oakland, California Northern Soul from the desk of Eddie Foster & Dell Randle.

A Northern Soul dancer that first saw the light of day on the mythical BABY LUV label - so rarely seen, that this Los Angeles variation is the only realistic way of capturing this stunning piece of Soul-Sister Bay Area Soul.

This 1967 Era PROMO is in flawless near new condition, enjoying it original company sleeve and two perfect labels. Looks beautiful doesn’t it..but not as beautiful as Othello’s individualistic vocal style.

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Alex Brown I'm Not Responsible

Monk Higgins during the 60s forged a huge reputation for the “Full-On Kitchen Sink” production through his “Special Agent” sessions. With outstanding recordings with Johnny Sayles, Mamie Galore etc.

During the early seventies his long association with Alex Brown produced this by comparison “mellowed-down” soulful dancer, that has graced the turntables of discerning venues like “Soul Essence” “Just Soul” “The Orwell” etc. for years. Now rightly considered a Top-Drawer example of the Northern Soul crossover genre.

This seldom seen PROMO copy has two flawless labels & vinyl to match. Click the sound-file and enjoy Monk Higgins’s studio skills guiding a Sister with the voice of an Angel.

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I know the Cavaliers is Rare but it look pretty beat up on JM web site video on you tube, £7000, I know is probably its value but I even if I had the money would I buy it ? Don't know. But if it completes someone's collection then good lucky to them

These prices are just weird. That Jackie Edwards album was a 99p job that was sold in newsagents and the like and is not worth more than £25.  But the nancy Ames stock copy is impossible on British and is worth two or three times more than it sold for, someone's got a real bargain there.

I know the Cavaliers is Rare but it look pretty beat up on JM web site video on you tube, £7000, I know is probably its value but I even if I had the money would I buy it ? Don't know. But if it completes someone's collection then good lucky to them

 

I think that's my old copy .. infact the first one to turn up. I got it from Maxx Kidd and sold it on for £1500 when I got my second copy in the late-ish 90s, in better condition

 

Quite shocked at the price it reached

 

Andy

These prices are just weird. That Jackie Edwards album was a 99p job that was sold in newsagents and the like and is not worth more than £25. 

 

14'6  sticker on mine...

14'6  sticker on mine...

 

Sorry should have said 19/11 not 99p

Sorry should have said 19/11 not 99p

 

Close enough - it's not a memory test

I think that's my old copy .. infact the first one to turn up. I got it from Maxx Kidd and sold it on for £1500 when I got my second copy in the late-ish 90s, in better condition

 

Quite shocked at the price it reached

 

Andy

Was it just me, but it jumped up to 6k, then it fell back to 2.9k, when I was watching at about 5.50ish onward?

Is that an accurate price for the Judy Street 45? just asking because I never ever see it for sale, but sometimes that just means that the copies are in the UK. the reason I'm asking is that my friend has a copy with a tight crack that plays fine and I'm having a hard time figuring out what to ask to sell for him.

I think that's my old copy .. infact the first one to turn up. I got it from Maxx Kidd and sold it on for £1500 when I got my second copy in the late-ish 90s, in better condition

 

Quite shocked at the price it reached

 

Andy

 

And worth every penny of the £7,000. Uptempo, awesome tight harmonies, messy backing and an harmonica break to die for. Never really caught on, but to my ears, one of the best.

Is that an accurate price for the Judy Street 45? just asking because I never ever see it for sale, but sometimes that just means that the copies are in the UK. the reason I'm asking is that my friend has a copy with a tight crack that plays fine and I'm having a hard time figuring out what to ask to sell for him.

Judy street was over the top imo, i'd say between 300 and 350.

And worth every penny of the £7,000. Uptempo, awesome tight harmonies, messy backing and an harmonica break to die for. Never really caught on, but to my ears, one of the best.

 

Definitely! And extremely rare (with at least two of the very few copies known being cracked), and on a highly collectable label as well.

 

Plus, as a bonus for the lucky owners, the flip 'Tighten Up' wasn't on the Kent CDs. Is that because there was either no master tape or playable vinyl? Ady/Andy ...?

Edited June 20, 201311 yr by Seagrave

The Nancy Ames was very cheap. Someone did well there and is probably a little surprised at winning! Always feel that UK stuff is overlooked by many people as they only want US labels these days.

Edited June 20, 201311 yr by ElGeePee

I think the buyer got a great deal on the Othello Robinson. I'd be disappointed if I were the seller.

I think the buyer got a great deal on the Othello Robinson. I'd be disappointed if I were the seller.

 

 Last one on Ebay on Baby Luv Label went for a lot less

 

https://www.popsike.com/Rare-Northern-SoulOthello-Robertson-So-In-Luv196645-rpm-Baby-Luv-Label/380638588595.html

 Last one on Ebay on Baby Luv Label went for a lot less

 

https://www.popsike.com/Rare-Northern-SoulOthello-Robertson-So-In-Luv196645-rpm-Baby-Luv-Label/380638588595.html

Wow the price is really faling on that one.

I think the buyer got a great deal on the Othello Robinson. I'd be disappointed if I were the seller.

 

Was bidding on a mint demo a few week back on the Bay - forgot about it - went for £146.00

 

(Sorry - just checked - it was an issue)

Edited June 20, 201311 yr by Barry

I think the buyer got a great deal on the Othello Robinson. I'd be disappointed if I were the seller.

paid 120 for mine money only a couple of years ago - £250 is  a good price

the Alex Brown went for a lot more this week on ebay albeit an issue so a fair price

What did the Mello Souls go for?

What did the Mello Souls go for?

 

Still got a week to run I think

Still got a week to run I think

 

Weird, can't see it anywhere?

Weird, can't see it anywhere?

 

Scratch that, found it.. 

 

Current bid: £ 12,027.00

Time remaining: Approx. 1 week 6 days

paid 120 for mine money only a couple of years ago - £250 is  a good price

Othello Robinson, lovely track.

Followed by Ward Burton ( or visa versa ) would flow nicely.

Othello Robinson, lovely track.

Followed by Ward Burton ( or visa versa ) would flow nicely.

 

Remember getting this ablum when I was a lad and wanted an OR ever since

 

https://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Record-Collector-Vol-1-20-Legendary-Northern-Soul-Classics/release/3192781

Judy street was over the top imo, i'd say between 300 and 350.

 

Judy Street imo should be no more then £250 or £300

Remember getting this ablum when I was a lad and wanted an OR ever since

 

https://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Record-Collector-Vol-1-20-Legendary-Northern-Soul-Classics/release/3192781

 

Me too. pulled it out only last week while I was sorting out some Bills.  i ended up leaving the Bills and having a little jig in the kitchen. much more fun.

some nutcase has paid  almost double the price for Judy Street , i suppose this is nothing new it happens every week.

last week auction Johnny Hampton finished £1627 ,total madness , decent copy should be no more than £800 or £900.

with the commission JM charges he'll be rich man one day lol

Edited June 22, 201311 yr by giant

Othello Robinson, lovely track.

Followed by Ward Burton ( or visa versa ) would flow nicely.

 

Ward Burton top tune and hard to find.

Definitely! And extremely rare (with at least two of the very few copies known being cracked), and on a highly collectable label as well.

 

Plus, as a bonus for the lucky owners, the flip 'Tighten Up' wasn't on the Kent CDs. Is that because there was either no master tape or playable vinyl? Ady/Andy ...?

There was no master tape of the track .... Only a basic band track. The only known copy at the time was mine and the sound quality of the vinyl was not the best. When we got to final track listings a couple of things had to be sacrificed due to space ...... Linda & Vistas - Bad Apple was one and Tighten Up was another ... Basically cos it just sounded too rough

Andy

Remember getting this ablum when I was a lad and wanted an OR ever since

 

https://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Record-Collector-Vol-1-20-Legendary-Northern-Soul-Classics/release/3192781

 

 

And that's a very reasonably priced copy for sale on Discogs    

Remember getting this ablum when I was a lad and wanted an OR ever since

 

https://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Record-Collector-Vol-1-20-Legendary-Northern-Soul-Classics/release/3192781

Good album. Gil Blanding and Arin Demain were the stand out tracks for me back then - along with Othello and a few others.

 

Peter

 

Good album. Gil Blanding and Arin Demain were the stand out tracks for me back then - along with Othello and a few others.

 

Peter

 

 

think Gil Blanding is still a stand out track pete, Arin aint bad either eh... I like 'Rules' though..

 

M

picked up mine a nice mint copy £1200 ,still dont rate it at £6k,got the phrophets.jd,bryant,under 3k,but they were the days when it was a uk collectors scene,

 

today all the big ticket items are going to mainly japan,and thats were the mellow souls will proberly end up

 

 

mick 

think Gil Blanding is still a stand out track pete, Arin aint bad either eh... I like 'Rules' though..

 

M

Bit off thread so apologies.

 

Some of us on here clubbed together to buy Gil a copy of his own record "Rules" - think we bought it from JM. It was mailed to him in the states and he was well pleased. I still get a warm glow when I think about it!

 

Peter

And that's a very reasonably priced copy for sale on Discogs    

Ha! Just seen whose selling it!

 

 

Peter

Bit off thread so apologies.

 

Some of us on here clubbed together to buy Gil a copy of his own record "Rules" - think we bought it from JM. It was mailed to him in the states and he was well pleased. I still get a warm glow when I think about it!

 

Peter

 

Yeah I remember putting towards the collection, it was bought at a price way more than it was worth and I don't actually remember anything after that whatsoever!

There was no master tape of the track .... Only a basic band track. The only known copy at the time was mine and the sound quality of the vinyl was not the best. When we got to final track listings a couple of things had to be sacrificed due to space ...... Linda & Vistas - Bad Apple was one and Tighten Up was another ... Basically cos it just sounded too rough

Andy

 

Thanks for the info Andy, and for all the rest of the excellent research imparted to us through the CD booklets.

Thanks for the info Andy, and for all the rest of the excellent research imparted to us through the CD booklets.

 

 

picked up mine a nice mint copy £1200 ,still dont rate it at £6k,got the phrophets.jd,bryant,under 3k,but they were the days when it was a uk collectors scene,

 

today all the big ticket items are going to mainly japan,and thats were the mellow souls will proberly end up

 

 

mick 

 

Mick, is that a scan of your copy of the Mello Souls up on JM auction?

These prices are just weird. That Jackie Edwards album was a 99p job that was sold in newsagents and the like and is not worth more than £25.  But the nancy Ames stock copy is impossible on British and is worth two or three times more than it sold for, someone's got a real bargain there.

I sold on here a few weeks ago the South African Nancy Ames in EX for £20 It might be rare Pete but does a Uk copy really demand that much?

ATB Seve

I sold on here a few weeks ago the South African Nancy Ames in EX for £20 It might be rare Pete but does a Uk copy really demand that much?

ATB Seve

 

If I was still collecting UK I would say that £250 to £300 would be a fair price for an issue copy.  Much less for a demo but I can't tell you how tough that issue is.

If I was still collecting UK I would say that £250 to £300 would be a fair price for an issue copy.  Much less for a demo but I can't tell you how tough that issue is.

So was my Nancy Ames tri centre CBS worth £20 or am I just a bloody idiot?

The soul comunicaters did ok... Not bad for what was a £20 in the 1990's

So was my Nancy Ames tri centre CBS worth £20 or am I just a bloody idiot?

 

Those South African copies are an enigma.  Some people rate them, some don't.  I just think they're a nice curiosity piece but in the case of that one, I wouldn't have thought more than £30 to be honest

The soul comunicaters did ok... Not bad for what was a £20 in the 1990's

 

yes i paid the same in the 1990's ,happy days

Those South African copies are an enigma.  Some people rate them, some don't.  I just think they're a nice curiosity piece but in the case of that one, I wouldn't have thought more than £30 to be honest

Cheers Pete - Appreciate your input!

Mick, is that a scan of your copy of the Mello Souls up on JM auction?

no ,travelled all the way from philly with des parker,