Judy Street What

Click the soundfile to be transported back in time to the Halcyon days of Northern Soul!

This is a Wigan Casino ANTHEM! in jaw-dropping condition.

This listing is for the growing cult of acquiring Northern Soul Top 500 classic in the finest condition - this 45 is like new in ever way.

Perfect unfingered labels - and vinyl you could use for reflecting your morning shave in.

You will not locate a finer one - Mint - is being critical

For the white-biased prejudiced NS collector, remember the man behind this session was H. B. Barnum, the backing girls were the highly regarded “Blossoms” and also not forgetting that in the summer of 1968 Judy Street was a Californian MOD of head turning beauty…

What’s not to like?

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Motherfox Fallen Into Love

A Soulful dance trophy of huge reputation!

A fanfare of trumpets signal the start of a superior dance experience. A validated serious rarity that has remained insanely elusive for decades and decades, in fact almost since it’s 1981 Chicago release, this stunning tune fell off the radar.

If your want your day lifting up - click on this inspiring horn propelled dance tune that skillfully avoids all the crass “disco” influences and manages to deliver a compelling dance tune that has sat at the top of DJ wants list for what seems like ever.

We are not ashamed it is our first copy on the auction this century - assure rarity, assure dancefloor delight and assume flawless condition.

Do not pass by…

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The winning bid was £ 635.00

 

Rainy Days Anything I Would Do For You

This weeks Sweet Soul offering is something of a mystery - hidden away on the flipside of 1976 British release.

A New York production that we can find no evidence of a USA release - please do tell us if “Whiter Flame” production actually got a USA press. Parent company President Records UK release several UK only American productions as they acquired the rights to many labels and seemed to release what pleased the controllers ear.

This example is more than pleasing - it is an exquisite Sweet Soul experience from the very top-drawer,with a soaring falsetto rising at all the right times complimenting the creamy lead.

THIS IS SWEET SOUL AT IT’S VERY BEST shrouded in mystery as there are no writer or producer credits and the “A” is so bad I can’t even bring myself to soundfile it - and it’s sounds suspiciously like a UK production.

Any light that can be shed of this Sweet Soul “Ghost” is most welcome at this moment in time my instincts are that the horrid A-side is by a different group - and this “masterpiece” was used to fill the otherwise blank b-side - but that brings us no nearer to who-what or why this “New York” 45 surfaced briefly in the UK.

Very glad it did though because it is truly beautiful Soul…

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K. L. Hamilton I'm Trying C/w Rip (you're In Good Hands)

Street level North Carolina modern Soul.

Jazzy falsetto led Soulful Stepper with a vocal group purring out subtle harming in the background. This is classy stuff with injections of Jazz, subtle funky riff, discreetly swirling hammond prompting the rhythm.

Flip it over a Boogie dance groove, as the arrangement hardens, the vocal deepens, and the slick harmony group step up for a larger piece of the action.

A RARE 45 complete with picture sleeve tat will please two different camps - The Soulful “Essence” minde Rare-Soul DJ / Collectors and of course the European Boogie devotees.. Only our second copy this century - so no easy find this one.

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The winning bid was £ 71.00

 

Judy Hughes Fine, Fine, Fine C/w Crazy For You

Chester Pipkin a generous supplier of quality 60’s dance soul with one of his rarest creations - the Richard Searling Wigan Casino iconic-cover-up “Judy Street - He’s So Fine”

Oh I remember all too well, the pain and frustration of hearing all Richard astonishing cover ups and not having a clue where to start, to find out what they were..

This impeccable slab of girl-group Northern Soul was eventually disclosed as a 1965 Los Angeles masterpiece by Judy Hughes, who already had the impossible “Ocean Of Motion” to her credit… also ludicrously rare. And yes knowing what the real record was, made it not a jot easier to find…

We ashamedly boast this is only our 2nd. copy in 25 years!

Enjoy your Wigan Casino recollections but do make sure you listen to the flipside written & produced by another Los Angeles great “Mr. Al Capps” I think this is a damn cool tune also… great girl vocals, shrill choruses and a delicious hint of “You Didn’t Say A Word” in the backing track…

Two fab sides - one inconceivably RARE 45!

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Jaybirds Somebody Help Me C/w The Right Kind

One of the very first cover-ups according to “Dave” he said he heard this unforgettable take on the Spencer Davis Group MOD monster and the DJ refused to tell him who the artist was..

Likewise I was no wiser in 1970 on my first visit to “The Brit Club” Nottingham when it was played more than once that evening but the DJ’s never said a word all night!! I went home like Dave none the wiser, but with an aching need for ownership!

Before you today is the FIRST press in flawless “Dave-like” condition with the notable “no writer credits” label design - it is alleged that SUE had to repress with writer credits after nudge from Jackie Edwards…maybe true?

A MOD & Wheel tune a huge significance & memories.. but today check out that Foot-To-The-Floor Northern Soul instrumental on the flipside - utterly awesome legitimate dancer - impressive or what - begging for the same exposure today that the “Somebody Help Me” got back in our beginnings.

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Jimmy Moore Church Street Sally

Jimmy Moore is about to take you an R&B “Alton Towers style” ride into Northern Soul oblivion!

Hang on for dear life, as Jimmy’s snarling rumbling vocal wades through a soup of Harmonica., horns and squawking Church Street ladies as Frank Guida and Lenis Guess yet again push the boundaries of studio excellence.

So darn potent, it instantly penetrates the body sparking your brain into frantic-dance-mode! This record has everything a great Northern Soul spin should have, drenched in attitude not only from the insane vocal but also the deranged sax break which rips right into the heart of the production.

THIS IS NOT ONLY NORTHERN SOUL - IT’S A MOOD CHANGING SCORCHER!

Not forgetting the mad-woman’s rap right at the end - BRILLIANT!

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R & B Scene Volume 2 No. 1

50 years old last September THE NORTHERN SOUL scene.

and here is Roger Eagle magazine that reviewed, advised and accurately documented it’s growth through the 60s.

From important adverts like the St. Louis Union - billing themselves as “The Group On The Northern Soul Scene” to back page Twisted Wheel adverts this magazine is the most important series for an insight into our past.

It also includes pictures and bio’s of Joe Tex, Bobby Bland, Solomon Burke, The Drifters, Carla Thomas,Don Covay, ZOOT MONEY, Lary Williams & Johnny Watson, James Brown, Sonny Boy Williamson..beautiful group shot of The Moonglows, Little Richard & Little Esther Philips.

Not to mention a full page of British SUE release reviews.

Historical & RARE in the extreme

PS soundfile is Decca 12318 St. Louis Union - Respect - the group released it a year later in 1966…hard work and advertising paid off.

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Jimmy Radcliffe Long After Tonight Is All Over

As a young gas fitter just starting my first year at Southfields college Leicester I met many other youngsters within those walls who were into Soul music, and equally as many vinyl-hunters as I scoured the market stalls & record shops of that vibrant city.

In 1970 my knowledge was minuscule, but I do remember an apprentice from Daventry who brought in a cassette to the workshop full of “Wheel” sounds he elder brother had taped - MIcky Lee Lane’s “Hey Sah Lo Ney” was the most memorable tune on it.

I also remember meeting a university student who introduced me to Jimmy Radcliffe’s - After Tonight Is All Over -. He was ecstatic to own his copy he paid £4.00 for. I listened to it in A.T. Brown’s second hand vinyl-emporium. I thought what is this guy on? You can’t dance to that? I don’t like it at all…

Then within months I was starting to grasp the wide spectrum, that even then the Northern Soul sound encompassed. It was the sound of the NS Beat Ballad! A record you played at the end of the night - a last record farewell to your evening.

Like everybody, it is now a firm favourite, a never tire of listen, that instantly ignites euphoric recall of my teenage years. As it will for all you 60+ Wheelers or you late 50s Wigan Casino faithful.. it is after all a cast in stone NS anthem.

This copy came from “Dave” and as you can see he bought it at his electrical shop Alladins-cave as a brand new release it is immaculate and still lives in it’s original birth-sleeve - one for those who seek Provence & perfection whilst chasing the “Greats”

Vinyl forensic inspection reveals just a few very light whispy hairlines in strong light - from being cherished like a record of this should be…

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Victors Hurt C/w Not Only A Girl Knows

HARTHON productions - without question one of the greatest soul-teams to ever grace a studio. A whisker behind “PIED PIPER” in quality and output. But certainly in terms of Northern Soul these guys were the East Coast’s best!

Luther Randolph, Babara Mason, Eddie Holman, Johnny Stiles, Norman Harris, James Solomon, Jesse James to name but a few who made valuable contributions to this now revered gathering.

So check out this double helping of the HARTHON SOUND - the recordings will speak so much more than I ever could - this is one of those records that will leave you wondering why it isn’t played more than “Sam & Kitty”

But you know the answer to that already.. this eye-catching STOCK copy is totally FLAWLESS!!

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Eddie Holland Jamie C/w Take A Chance On Me

a magnificent 1962 UK press in spectacular condition.

Barrett Strong and William Mickey Stevenson’s collaboration with Motown’s voice-extraordinaire, provided Eddie with his first USA chart hit that actually rose higher in the USA “pop” charts and the R&B one.. an early sign of Motown’s ability to attract the American white music buyers.

But in England in 1962 Motown was still a sound about to be discovered and this single fell into instant obscurity, as Eddie Holland was an unknown and neither the word “Motown” or “Jobette Music” is anywhere to be see on the Fontana label.

Click the soundfile and experience a wondrous vocal of a man that was not comfortable as a stage act - if he was, then maybe his glittering career as a stand-out lyricist would maybe not have taken off so dramatically.

If like, the majority of our auction members, condition is the paramount factor whilst considering your bid; here is the scrutinized description.

Both labels are immaculate, showing on the merest sign of spindle penetration. A-side vinyl at first glance is Mint - but as we tilt and adjust position in strong light a few very light surface blemished are revealed - visually a string Ex+ plays Mint -. Flipside vinyl has a few of wispy hairline marks again EX+ plays Mint - . Sleeve is free of any flaws - no writing, no tears no stains..

A beautiful offering from a superior vocalist and an incomparable writer of songs. 

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Marvin Gay Witchcraft C/w Masquerade (is Over)

30 Years since this greast man passed & this is by far Marvin’s RAREST 45!

Those of you serious about collecting MOTOWN will already know this is without quest Marvin Gaye’s rarest 45..

Promo ONLY - seldom if ever seen for sale - made to promote his 1961 Tamla 221 album “Soul Moods Of Marvin Gaye.

It is a but of a mystery why the label would spell his name GAY but this is the only time in Motown release they have credited his name with the “E”. In my lifetime I’ve only ever encountered 2 other copies before and neither were any where near this sparkling condition.

Both label are flawless, A-side vinyl is a strong clean Mint - flipside vinyl carries a minuscule light surface blemish.

Whether you be a Motown-Completest, a Marvin Gae devotee or just like to own some of the world’;s rarest most-desirable records carrying serious kudos and historical interest; You will not get a chance to own a finer copy.

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Exceptions Baby You Know I Need You C/w The Look In Her Eyes

YOU MUST PLAY THIS - PREPARE TO BE ASTONISHED - TWICE OVER!

This title has been a major part of my DJ sets for ever - because it is a sensational piece of neglected Northern Soul that for me always without fails gets peeps a’peeping and asking what t is.

I’ll tell you what is it, it is finely crafted Philadelphia vocal-group Northern Soul on both sides. It’s rare ad extremely elusive in acceptable condition - most collector/ DJ’s would never part - as it is a guaranteed back-up for those spots that leave you thinking 1/2 way through that you’re being predictable and playing it safe.

I rate this disc very highly indeed, quality Northern Soul that will stay in your head all week - you will find yourself trying to sing the impossible pitches and variations of the word “BABY”

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Blossom Hutchins It's Getting Me Down

As it’s officially Spring have a bit of “Blossom”

SENSATIONAL GIRL NORTHERN SOUL!

If this was played at Wigan in the 70s it would have achieved Casino-Immortality!

It of course wasn’t played there or any other All Niter for that matter because it is absolutely BEYOND-RARE! but impossible-rarity is only part of it’s appeal - this is perfect All-niter nectar atmospheric dancer with instrumental breaks in all the right places - with a unique-pick-up-feel to make the dancers stay put.

For the inevitable onslaught of collectors and DJ’s who will say they owned and played it top death at their local Working Men’s Club - but swapped it to their best mate for a vg- copy of The Javells - Nothin’ Else To Say - then you are a total moron for letting it out of you possession.

THIS IS NORTHERN SOUL that in the hands crowd-delighting DJ’s of the status of King “Ginger”, Sean Chapman or Nige Brown it would rocket to the heights that the 70s was deprived of.

Since 1965 this magical Girl Northern Soul offering has stayed so rare, it’s is certainly my first copy and will no doubt be many other collectors too..

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Jackie Wilson Somebody Up There Likes You + 3

Jackie Wilson fans will be pleased to know this 1968 Mexican 4 track EP is so very, cleran tidy - Mint- / Mint - / Mint -

Northern Soul DJ & Collectors will have eyebrows raised at the thought of owning his wonder “Somebody Up There Likes You” available as a 7” disc.

Fabulous sound quality on this superior dance offering.. miss it at your peril because Mexican vinyl is not usually seen - near to “new” condition and the sleeves are not either.

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OK I'll start with the usual

 

'What'?????  £400 quid????!!!! When will this madness end?!!!!

That sales pitch for Judy Street was nothing short of BRILLIANT! Achieving premium price was always gonna be the result ...class Mr Manship IMHO! 

He did ok with the victors... And that Judy Hughes which is rare but I didn't think it was that kinda money

Err it Isn't 8-)

It will be from now on though lads. 

Jimmy Moore - Spiders, that's a lot of money.

You've gotta hand it to him, some of those sales pitches are the best you will ever read.

Dave

in answer the question, the rainy days is a UK-only release

Would anyone buy Judy Street for £400+ on the basis of John's write up?   

Would anyone buy Judy Street for £400+ on the basis of John's write up?   

Mike i Would'nt 

 

atb Kev 

Would anyone buy Judy Street for £400+ on the basis of John's write up?   

Erm-somebody just did!

Erm-somebody just did!

 

More likely because they wanted the record?

good price on the Victors, anyone want one

Where's anybody going to find a mint Judy Street in 2014? The vast majority are in collections and will never be sold. I paid John £200 for my copy over ten years ago so the current price tag is about right for this classic sound. Try finding one at a soul night and I think you'll be disappointed for a long time.

Where's anybody going to find a mint Judy Street in 2014? The vast majority are in collections and will never be sold. I paid John £200 for my copy over ten years ago so the current price tag is about right for this classic sound. Try finding one at a soul night and I think you'll be disappointed for a long time.

 

I think the answer to that is the same as every other record - when someone decides to sell one.

Would anyone buy Judy Street for £400+ on the basis of John's write up?

In comparison to Velvet Hammer last week it's a bargain!!!!!

Last Jimmy Radcliffe I had was an EX+ copy with sleeve found in a charity shop and I sold it for about £30!

 

Maybe I should go to marketing classes...

Last Jimmy Radcliffe I had was an EX+ copy with sleeve found in a charity shop and I sold it for about £30!

 

Maybe I should go to marketing classes...

 

No, you were right.  That actually made the UK charts on Stateside.  This must be the highest price ever paid for a chart record.  

On the other hand Eddie Holland was cheap.

Jaybirds £210.  Worth about £75.  And I'm still the only one with the vocal I think!

 

 

Judy Hughes Fine, Fine, Fine C/w Crazy For You

The winning bid was £ 2,128.00

 

 

 

Jesus!

Motherfox, on the other hand, sold for a very reasonable sum compared to what it usually fetches.

Would anyone buy Judy Street for £400+ on the basis of John's write up?   

 

 

Erm-somebody just did!

 

Putting aside what the actual record is, I don't believe for a minute that anybody is paying that kind of money because of the write up.  Yes, buy it because of the condition and provenance he guarantees but not because of the flannel about Wigan and Judy being a 'head turning beauty'!!    There is nobody who is willing  to spend £400 on a Northern soul record who hasn't heard of 'What' and who has not made up their own mind why they want to buy it and what it means to them.  

 

Mike

I saw the Rainy Days on the auction so went on ebay last week and bagged it for 99p , only bidder. 

I got one of those back in the 80's when I started collecting UK Seville for a time. But soon realised that much of it wasn't very good!

 

So just pick up the odd one now an again, but not blind! 

 

Jesus!

is that all there is on Popsike, two from 2007? Genuinely rare record that and not the smallest, worst distributed label, or lowest profile artist so wonder why so rare?

love the record but it dont sound 2 grand if you know what I mean

There was a Judy Street on here in Sales for £450.

is that all there is on Popsike, two from 2007? Genuinely rare record that and not the smallest, worst distributed label, or lowest profile artist so wonder why so rare?

love the record but it dont sound 2 grand if you know what I mean

 

Not only that, she went on national tv to promote it, don't know if the clip is still up there but I've got it (from Shivaree I think).

Yeah it is

 

Not only that, she went on national tv to promote it, don't know if the clip is still up there but I've got it (from Shivaree I think).

Yeah it is

 

that tv clip is what I was thinking of Pete. Back in those days everyone was buying 45s, a TV appearance would surely have generated a few 1000 sales? Especially of a track as catchy as that. There was obviously promotion behind it, vault did demos, so where are they?

Rainy days sold on ebay for 99p and 2.00 on completed listings

is that all there is on Popsike, two from 2007? Genuinely rare record that and not the smallest, worst distributed label, or lowest profile artist so wonder why so rare?

love the record but it dont sound 2 grand if you know what I mean

 

Yeah only 2 on there. Tis a bit of an obscurity and doesn't come up that often.

 

Long term Soul Sourcer and all round good egg Tony Smith (1) has a copy.

 

Would you part with yours for two large Tony?

Not only that, she went on national tv to promote it, don't know if the clip is still up there but I've got it (from Shivaree I think).

Yeah it is

 

Looks like a few decent dancers in the background! Northern Soul in the making!! 

Looks like a few decent dancers in the background! Northern Soul in the making!! 

 

maybe they bought the northern soul dancing dvd...

Putting aside what the actual record is, I don't believe for a minute that anybody is paying that kind of money because of the write up.  Yes, buy it because of the condition and provenance he guarantees but not because of the flannel about Wigan and Judy being a 'head turning beauty'!!    There is nobody who is willing  to spend £400 on a Northern soul record who hasn't heard of 'What' and who has not made up their own mind why they want to buy it and what it means to them.  

 

Mike

 

There will be some out there who will be hypnotized by by Johns smooth talk,

in fact there will be some out there who would jump into a cage full of Tigers for a disc.... me, neither thanks!