Hi, Soul Lovers, hope your Christmas preparations are going well. Here's a list of Northern & Modern Soul on vinyl for your consideration; if there's anything here that you'd like to buy then please send a reply or phone 0161 834 7783 to order or reserve an item.

 

1. Hurry Don't Linger / I Guess That Don't Make Me A Loser - BROTHERS OF SOUL (Boo)..............VG++..............excellent double-sider sure to be greatly appreciated by all in time to come...............£20

2. Gimme Little Sign - BRENTON WOOD (UK Liberty, 1967)...........VG++...............big Manchester club tune '67/'69, brilliant memory-jerker for those who went to The Twisted Wheel in those days..................£12

3. Sweet Soul Music - ARTHUR CONLEY (UK red Atlantic, 1967)...........Mint-.................do you like good music?....................£10

4. I Struck It Rich - LEN BARRY (Decca).................Mint-............if you managed to get two numbers up on the Irish lottery at weekend, this Wigan spin is one you can't afford to be without.............£20

5. Earthquake - AL "TNT" BRAGGS (UK Vocalion, 1966).............VG++.................£30

6. I'll Keep Coming Back (instrumental) - THE HOLIDAYS (Revilot)...............Mint-.................£40

7. If You Love Me / Only One Such a You - JACKIE TRENT (UK, Piccadilly)...........VG++..............UK rarity, strong Northern Soul arrangements on both sides................£60

8. Keep Saying - CHARLES WRIGHT (Philips)..........VG++....................Dave Evison Wigan Casino spin..................£20

9. Pizza Pie Man - ROOSEVELT GRIER (D-Town)...............Mint-......................£150

10. Marching Out Of Your Life - BETTY BAKER (Quicksand).............Mint-.................£15

11. I'll Always Love You - THE ARTISTICS (Brunswick)............VG++...................£30

12. I Don't Love You No More - JIMMY NORMAN (Little Star)..............VG++..............£20

13. You've Come A Long way Baby - FLOWER SHOPPE (Spring demo)............Mint-..................£30

14. Are You Ready For This - THE BROTHERS (UK orange RCA, 1975).............VG++..............£25

15. What I Really Meant To Say - DON & JUAN (Big Top)..........Mint............high quality Big City Soul-type Northern with huge Chuck Jackson-style backing..........................£25

 

Thanks very much for looking at the list, in 2014 vinyl will be more important than ever: it can't be downloaded, it can't be faxed and - even better - it can't be taxed!

 

Cheers, Carl (Beatin' Rhythm).

Hey Carl

in case i dont get in the shop , you all have a great xmas  , i know Derek will be joining you on wednesday night  for your drink !

Cheers