Gospel Funk, soul deep, vocal harmony big list with soundclips

Welcome to The Divine Chord Gospel Show April 2016 Sales List.

Grading: M- / VG++ / VG+ / VG / VG- / G+ (US Goldmine scale, so VG++ = EX in UK Record Collector)

Ordering: Please PM here. Records will be reserved strictly on a first come, first served basis. Orders will be held for 24 hours for you to confirm your purchase.

Postal prices are $4 within the US, $14 worldwide for one disc. Multiple copies, add $1.50 for standard first class airmail. If you require any other service then please message me for a quote.

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Wondering Stars – ‘Talkin’ about Jesus’ (Revelation)
VG- (light center hole wear)
Price in US DOLLARS = $200
Stone cold club banger. Worked the floor very nicely at Soul Funk-tion last year. Major rarity, class dancer.
Clip; https://db.tt/U6fcddvK

The Stars of Faith - 'Mean old world' (Savoy)
Weak VG+ (plays strong) (White label PROMO, minor dirt/wear)
Price in US DOLLARS = $125
Seen at the end of 2015 on a major list at $200, and as a previously unknown spin....an amazing r&b stroller that’s prime for more exposure. Sounds top drawer played at a club.
Clip; https://db.tt/JjnUGV4p

Walter Letts Gospel Singers – ‘Bad confusion’ (Letts)
VG- (some label wear)
Price in US DOLLARS = $100
Massive hard hitting club banger. Road tested around Europe last year to great results!
Clip; https://db.tt/NW8DPvQU

The Powerful Singing Tornados – ‘I find the road’ (PDG)
M-
Price in US DOLLARS = $90 **SOLD**
Quality dancer that should appeal to the more forward thinking dancefloors out there. Class, northern feel with a slight funk finish ;)
Clip; https://db.tt/uRRigxPw

Birmingham Traveleers – ‘Call me, answer’ (Birmingham Traveleers)
VG- (some label damage)
Price in US DOLLARS = $90
Storming funk cut with a slight modern touch. Club killer, no doubt. The flipside is a bit of a mess, with the wax being heavily marked, and the labels badly trashed….like this was sitting on the end of a stack unsleeved at some point. Thankfully, that’s not the side you’re looking for!
Clip; https://db.tt/6njhJrgH

Brown's Chapel Young Adult Choir - 'Roll Jordan' (HTB)
G+ (some dirt on the label)
Price in US DOLLARS = $75
Another big club cut…debuted this at Go Go Children in Bristol to a full dancefloor in 2013. Don’t let the ‘Choir’ title fool you! Big drums, relentless groove.
Clip; https://db.tt/vl57P43B

Morning Doves - 'Come out the wilderness' (Kable)
G+
Price in US DOLLARS = $75
Bargain price for this hard funk cut. Plays with some background noise. Big club sound.
Clip; https://db.tt/dLQTKrjL

Herman Harris & the Voices of Faith, Hope & Love – ‘Give yourself to Jesus’ (V.F.H.L.)
Weak VG+
Price in US DOLLARS = $75
Killer midtempo 4/4 groove....ultimate feel good, hands in the air change. Soon to appear on a quality gospel comp. near you soon!
Clip; https://db.tt/sFDDvgtv

The Cumberland River’s – ‘If it wasn’t for the Lord what would I do’ / ‘My Lord gonna move this wicked race’ (Kable)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $60
Great two sider containing a solid midtempo funk cut, backed with a beat heavy mournful ballad. Quality gospel soul out of Detroit.
Clip; https://db.tt/758ZLREk

The Mighty Voices of Wonder - 'I thank the Lord' (Revival)
VG (4 tiny label white spots. Picture on request)
Price in US DOLLARS = $50 **SOLD**
Strong midtempo funk cut, comped by the Numero Group. Heavy relentless rhythm section delivered with attitude.
Clip; https://db.tt/zo4wG5Ma

The Pure Heart Travelers – ‘I’m a pilgrim’ (D-Vine Spirituals)
VG+
Price in US DOLLARS = $50 **SOLD**
Super soulful offering from this ever consistent label. Dark and moody.
Clip; https://db.tt/WuygRWOG

The Dynamic Soul Superiors – ‘God did it all’ (Three Way)
VG-
Price in US DOLLARS = $50
Killer midtempo soulful funky stepper. Tough and obscure.
Clip; https://db.tt/insoh54g

Voices of Heaven – ‘Voices on the move’ (Love Productions, Inc.)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $50 **SOLD**
A G+ conditioned copy sold recently for $75. Currently, there is a scratch on this copy during the intro which is causing a couple of skips. It looks like this could be picked out. The rest of the disc plays clean. Please check out the soundclip to make your decision. I could provide a picture of the scratch on request. Massive record for me on the right dancefloors and simply sounds huge in a club.
Clip; https://db.tt/2HDzRrEU

The Mighty Gospel True Lights of Brooklyn, N.Y. – ‘Family prayer’ (Elvitrue)
VG (4 straight line marks on the vinyl DNAP)
Price in US DOLLARS = $50
Killer deep spiritual soul out of the Carolina’s…..played recently on The Divine Chord Gospel Show.
Clip; https://db.tt/CtlbHp8H

Johnita & Joyce Collins (The Gospel Whirlwinds) – ‘Trouble in the land will soon be over’ (Whirlwind)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $50
Perfect, fiery soul from this Mother/Daughter group….highly collectable stuff!
Clip; https://db.tt/vtKy8avG

The Scott Singers - 'When the saints go marching in' (Sacred Singers)
VG-
Price in US DOLLARS = $40 **SOLD**
Killer driving funk on this collectible label...very loud recording which is a little hot in places, but still, a burner no doubt.
Clip; https://db.tt/nlsfiyuE

Voices of Inspiration of the Church of God – ‘Wade in the water’ (NECC)
VG+
Price in US DOLLARS = $40
Solid, obscure, and dark….quality choir version.
Clip; https://db.tt/vSjZpwwm

Clara Walker & the Gospel Redeemers - 'Say it loud' (Soul Music Co.)
VG- (plays solid)
Price in US DOLLARS = $40
Quality midtempo funk cut drawing influences from James Brown's 'Say it loud (I'm black and I'm proud').
Clip; https://db.tt/e8JQdLAA

The McAllister Singers – ‘Pile of dust’ (Kable)
VG+
Price in US DOLLARS = $40
Destined for bigger things IMO. High quality funky soul groove that should see some club action.
Clip; https://db.tt/cxEPzuAJ

Sister Richards & Brother Broxton – ‘Did you stop to pray today’ (Tener Custom)
Weak VG+
Price in US DOLLARS = $40
Pure fire and brimstone, from the label that brought you the majestic funk cut by the Universouls. Rare!
Clip; https://db.tt/u6Xdetho

Mighty Voices of Wonder – ‘What is this’ (M.V.W.)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $40
Quality midtempo soul with a funk touch. Tough to source private pressing.
Clip; https://db.tt/jhWW5oXX

The Heart Touchers – ‘I’ve been down so low’ (Kable)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $40 **SOLD**
Proper deep soul with a big beat. Glorious record.
Clip; https://db.tt/RKAiJ0Ds

The Mighty Walker Brothers – ‘Lord look down upon me’ (Amon)
G+ (plays well above grade)
Price in US DOLLARS = $40
Big drums, mournful harmonies and a belting lead vocal. Pretty much perfect spiritual music.
Clip; https://db.tt/dnTlsdhi

The Voices of Praise – ‘Jesus came into my soul’ (Avatar)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $40
Sublime modern soul stepper. Huge recommendation for greater things. A cleaner copy would surely reach 3 figures IMO.
Clip; https://db.tt/npC04sGz

The Sensational – Jesus gave me water’ (Skyway)
M-
Price in US DOLLARS = $40
Down to my last copies of this amazing sweet soul cut. Solid support on the ‘rider scene, & rightly so.
Clip; https://db.tt/wapUGHI3

Sons of Zion – My mother is gone’ (Bilesse)
VG++ (WOL)
Price in US DOLLARS = $40
Proto hiphop drums provide the backbone for this group harmony piece.
Clip; https://db.tt/SfFJThOY

The Evangelist Singers of Dayton, Ohio featuring Curtis Veal – ‘Victory’ (Designer)
VG-
Price in US DOLLARS = $30
Quality deep spiritual on this nice label which is high in demand at the moment.
Clip; https://db.tt/C3uNKGCq

The Gospel Travelers – ‘Trouble don’t last always’ / ‘I look at the world’ (Gospel Travelers)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $30
High quality double sided mournful ballad. Beautiful stuff.
Clip; https://db.tt/zHOMF5H1

The Soul Superiors featuring Bobby Greer – ‘Up above my head’ (Designer)
VG (some label wear)
Price in US DOLLARS = $30
Quality version of this gospel classic. As with a lot of Designer discs, this plays with some background noise. The soundclip is from the intro groove so you can hear when the music hits.
Clip; https://db.tt/2da0jga6

Swan Mellarks – One day I was walking’ (One-Way)
G+ (some dirt on the label)
Price in US DOLLARS = $30
Chicago brilliance on this great label. The disc is marked with some kind of spot (photo on request)….as it stands, it does affect play….could possibly clean up more with a more rigorous cleaning regime.
Clip; https://db.tt/wAKg2wrc

The Southern Hummingbirds of Suffolk, Virginia – ‘Pass me not’ (Pinewood)
VG++
Price in US DOLLARS = $30 **SOLD**
Another perfect dark & moody offering out of Virginia. The perfect sound of Pinewood ™ ;)
Clip; https://db.tt/L48265Vi

Bishop C.E. Thomas – ‘My record will be there’ (Sound of the Temple)
VG (SLT label tear)
Price in US DOLLARS = $25
Deep and dark obscurity out of Ohio.
Clip; https://db.tt/9RdHuSdz

The Singing Mellerairs – ‘Ain’t it a shame’ (Mable)
M-
Price in US DOLLARS = $25 **SOLD**
Really sweet group soul version…obscure as you like!
Clip; https://db.tt/gMX9Xqkx

The Chimes of Joy – ‘What do you think of Jesus’ (KSS)
M-
Price in US DOLLARS = $25
Sweet vocal harmony group soul. Obscure 45!
Clip; https://db.tt/4fZvjTRG

Mae Helen Young and the Voices of Euphrates – ‘Lord I’ve tried’ (Bilesse)
VG+
Price in US DOLLARS = $20
Modern soul spiritual cut on this consistent label.
Clip; https://db.tt/YSbNHAI6

Madame Mattie Wigley – ‘He’s already – here’ (Holy Temple)
VG-
Price in US DOLLARS = $20
Nice offbeat obscure spiritual.
Clip; https://db.tt/wlx0iKZR

Gateway Singers – ‘Help me to carry on’ (Memorial)
M- (Clean wax, water damaged labels)
Price in US DOLLARS = $20
Nice midtempo swayer from this solid label.
Clip; https://db.tt/zK1KFjZh

Jean Reed & the Original Specials – ‘Ask it in the name of Jesus’ (Spiritual Uplift)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $15
Dark modern soul on this nicely obscure label.
Clip; https://db.tt/Aph1SRL1

Quentella Caldwell – ‘That’s what love is all about’ (Spiritual Uplift)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $15
Sombre modern soul downtempo business.
Clip; https://db.tt/vxQV7w2N

Missionary Essie Moss – ‘This little light of mine’ (Bilesse)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $15
Quality funk version of this often covered gospel classic. Produced by Essie’s husband, Bill Moss.
Clip; https://db.tt/EXr6P0G5

David Epley with Bowen Sisters – ‘Wayfaring stranger’ (Good Shepherd)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $15
Nice left field version….taking a more ethereal approach.
Clip; https://db.tt/vhjlN78b

John Cooksey and the Southern Four – ‘Bye and bye’ (Champ)
VG-
Price in US DOLLARS = $10
Quality assured from the Champ stable.
Clip; https://db.tt/t5cr9O8x

Dr. Huriah Boynton and the Melodic Voices of Macon, GA – ‘Make up your mind’ (Royal)
VG+
Price in US DOLLARS = $10
Nice modern stepper out of Georgia.
Clip; https://db.tt/GT0cHbRw

Mighty Pierce Singers – ‘Try Jesus’ (Mighty Pierce Singers)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $10
Nice modern edged spiritual cut.
Clip; https://db.tt/SBUGcswy

Gloria Ferguson – ‘Stand by me’ / ‘God sure can change things’ (Reel Sound)
G+
Price in US DOLLARS = $10
Nice two sider, both offbeat with a solid vocal performance.
Clip; https://db.tt/PGKJNf1G

Highland Park Community Choir – ‘Oh God I thank you’ (God’s City Sounds)
VG
Price in US DOLLARS = $5
Obscure disc backed with an instrumental version.
Clip; https://db.tt/LhEnSvKb

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