Ray Munnings & the Vibrations “You Don’t Know” (Elite) VG wol £150
Unknown 60s northern obscurity, from the guy who went on to spearhead the mighty Beginning of the End and then put out some great solo material on Alston. The Vibrations were his first group as a teenager.
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George
Alphabetical by label:
7 Days Unlimited “Dirt (in the sky) / Early Morning Break” (Acacia Street Gang) M- £100
Eco-themed 70s dancer from LA with another good club track on the flip.
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/7daysunlimited_dirt.mp3
#2: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/7daysunlimited_early.mp3
Matt Covington “I’m So In Love With You” (April) M- £50
Lovely stepper.
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/mattcovington_soinlove.mp3
Curtis “How Can I Tell Her” (Charm City) strong VG £50
Excellent modern dancer.
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/curtis_how.mp3
Ray Munnings & the Vibrations “You Don’t Know” (Elite) VG wol £150
Unknown 60s northern obscurity, from the guy who went on to spearhead the mighty Beginning of the End and then put out some great solo material on Alston. The Vibrations were his first group as a teenager.
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/raymunnings_you.mp3
The Gospel All-Stars “Lonely Journey” (Fami) M- £200
Really obscure Chicago release that should appeal to funk and crossover fans.
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/gospelallstars_lonely.mp3
The 35th Street Gang “You’ve Got Charisma / The Boogie Man” (Guess) strong VG £120
Largely unknown funky 70s club smasher with plenty of potential. Funk flip. (Faint dish not affecting play)
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/35thstreetgang_charisma.mp3
#2: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/35thstreetgang_boogie.mp3
Johnnie Jackson & the Blazers “Wisdom Of A Fool / What You Gonna Do” (J-Mer) strong VG £50
Tremendous deep ballad from Merle Spears, with funky 60s dancer flip. (Minor wol & light label wear)
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/johnniejackson_wisdom.mp3
#2: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/johnniejackson_what.mp3
Pace-Setters “Push On Jesse Jackson / Freedom & Justice” (Kent) VG- £10
Classic uptempo protest funk (Small wol & light label wear)
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/pacesetters_pushon.mp3
#2: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/pacesetters_freedom.mp3
The Fabulous Denos “Once I Had A Love / Bad Girl” (King) VG-/G+ £10
Solid darkside popcorn. The flip is a nice version of the song done later by Lee Moses. (Minor label wear)
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/fabulousdenos_once.mp3
#2: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/fabulousdenos_badgirl.mp3
Billy Jones & Solat “You’re Gonna Miss Me / I’ll Be Around” (Poker) VG+ £75
Banging 70s dancer, with a sweet harmony flip that I think has been overlooked. Euro picture sleeve-only release. (Sleeve is presentable VG).
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/billyjones_youregonna.mp3
#2: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/billyjones_illbe.mp3
Gail Williams “A Message From My Heart” (Rialto) M- £40
Floaty 70s sweet soul / midtempo winner with crisp drums.
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/gailwilliams.mp3
Scacy and the Sound Service “Sunshine” (Scacy) VG- £30
Excellent DC funk. (Clean labels)
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/scacy_sunshine.mp3
Five Miles High “Should’ve Been Satisfied / So Frustrated” (Spooky) VG+ £20
Two early 70s group funk stormers from DC. (Light ringwear)
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/fivemileshigh.mp3
#2: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/fivemileshigh_so.mp3
25th Century Band Revue “The Peacock / Nothing Is Better For Me (Than Thee)” (T.F.C.) VG- £50
Funk dancer with a strong group side, out of Virginia. (Moderate label wear / plays well)
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/25thcenturyband_peacock.mp3
#2: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/25thcenturyband_nothing.mp3
Mystic Five “Sweet Brown Frame / You Were Wrong” (Twin Record Production) VG++ £200
Obscure female group northern from Florida. The flip is also solid. (Looks clean / close to M-)
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/mysticfive_weet.mp3
#2: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/mysticfive_youwere.mp3
Ruby Andrews “Just Loving You” (Zodiac) VG/VG- £70
Classic northern winner. (Plays well / ringwear & xol)
Listen: https://concourserecords.co.uk/musicuploads/rubyandrews_justloving.mp3
Edited by George M