To order: PM me . Records will be reserved on a strict first come, first served basis.
Postage to Europe is Euro 5,50 for the first record, add 0,50 Euro for each additional 45
Worldwide Postage is Euro 8.- for the first record, add 1.- Euro for each additional 45
I recommend registered shipping for additional 3.- Euro
RAY RIVERA AND GROUP: Chicharrones * POLYDOR 59 046, Made in Germany, Vinyl: M- / Sleeve: VG++, 75.- Euro
1966 Latin Soul Boogaloo mover on the rarest format; a german rleased picture sleeve issue! The US-Cotique release is hard to find, but this one truly never pops up.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/rayriverachicarrones_1.mp3
LEE SHOT WILLIAMS: Our Thing Is Through * SHAMA, M-, 60.- Euro, sold
Banging, raw, gritty soulful funk backed up by chicago's Deacons and produced by windy city soul-hazardeur Syl Johnson. Funky soul from the top shelf!
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leeshotwilliamsourthing_1.mp3
CARLYLE MILLER: Get back On The Right Track With You * WAM, M-, 50.- Euro
Canadian only 70's soul dancer in immaculate nick. Comes complete with it's canadian Polydor-distribution sleeve.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/carlylemillergetback_1.mp3
MARIE FRANKLIN: I'll Forget About You * RESIST, VG+, 50.- Euro
Record has a 2 seconds swoosh sound during the intro, which seems to be a pressing fault. Price reflects this defect I believe. Rare westcoast 60's midtempo soul, that rarely pops up for sale.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mariefranklinillforget_1.mp3
CONTRIBUTORS OF SOUL: You Can't Help But Fall In Love * VENTURE, promo, wol, M-, 25.- Euro, sold
Great midtempo groupsoul goodie, that lurks heavy into crossover categories. Super clean white demo.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/contributorsofcanthelp_1.mp3
WILLIE AND THE MIGHTY MAGNIFICIENTS: Funky (8) Corners Pt.2 * ALL PLATINUM, G+, 20.- Euro, sold
A bargain copy for someone, who doesn't care to much about conition as long as the record plays nice.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/williefunky8part2_1.mp3
OSCAR TONEY JR.: Down On My Knees * CAPRICORN, M-, label glued on off-centre, 15.- Euro, on hold
This copy looks a bit ugly with one of the labels glued on off-centre, but it's what's in the grooves that counts: this is deep soul from the top shelf; a vocal tour-de-force out of Macon/Georgia.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/oscartoneyjrdownonmy_1.mp3
To order: PM me . Records will be reserved on a strict first come, first served basis.
Postage to Europe is Euro 5,50 for the first record, add 0,50 Euro for each additional 45
Worldwide Postage is Euro 8.- for the first record, add 1.- Euro for each additional 45
I recommend registered shipping for additional 3.- Euro
TOTAL EXPERIENCE: Contradiction / Illusion * TTE, strong VG, plays VG+, some dirt on label, 900.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/totalexperiencecontradict_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/totalexperienceillusion_1.mp3
PLEASURE: My True Love / I Need You Baby * ASMAR, M-, 375.- Euro
Sweet harmonies from Houston / Texas with a super atmospheric mid- to uptempo side and dreamy sweet soul flip. Rare in any condition and this copy is flawless!
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pleasuremytruelove_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pleasureineedyou_1.mp3
THE VALS: I'm Stepping Out With My Memories / Too Late * ASCOT, promo, residue from removed sticker on lbl, M-, 200.- Euro
Rare and great midtempo girlie soul.
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/valsimsteppingout_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/valstoolate_1.mp3
THE FABULOUS PEPS: With These Eyes / Love Of My Life * WHEELSVILLE, VG++, "x" on label, small pressing bubbles not affecting play, 175.- Euro, on hold
Blasting Detroit Northern Soul and you need the way harder Wheelsville issue to get the fabulous "Love Of My Life" on the flip.
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/fabulouspepswiththese_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/fabulouspepsloveofmylife_1.mp3
EBONY ESSENCE: Let Me In * GOODIE TRAIN, M-, 150.- Euro
Two Sam Dees penned sides on this Alabama production supervised by the legendary Neal Hemphill.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ebonyessenceletmein_2.mp3
THE DESIRES: Need Someone * MONEYTOWN, promo, VG+, 125.- Euro
Chicago sweet soul rola on George Redman's Moneytown label. Super tough to find!
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/desiresneedsomeone_1.mp3
JACKIE DAY: Before It's Too Late * MODERN, promo, M-, 80.- Euro, sold
Cool looking white demo of this floorpacking Northern Soul goodie
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jackiedaybeforeitstolate_1.mp3
RAY RIVERA AND GROUP: Chicharrones * POLYDOR 59 046, Made in Germany, Vinyl: M- / Sleeve: VG++, 75.- Euro
1966 Latin Soul Boogaloo mover on the rarest format; a german rleased picture sleeve issue! The US-Cotique release is hard to find, but this one truly never pops up.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/rayriverachicarrones_1.mp3
PHILLIP MITCHELL: The World Needs More People Like You / I'm Gonna Build California From All Over The World * SHOUT, M-, 75.- Euro, on hold
Two great crossover soul sides recorded in Muscle Shoals
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/phillipmitchelltheworld_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/phillipmitchellimgonna_1.mp3
DANNY WHITE: Natural Soul Brother * SSS INTERNATIONAL, M-, promo, 75.- Euro
Hard hitting funky soul from the Tou-Sea production team in New Orleans.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dannywhitenatural_1.mp3
JOE KING & PROPHESY: Let's Face It / Something To Remind You * DISCO, M-, 75.- Euro, on hold
Two sided Ohio Disco Funk. This is the same Joe King, who recorded "Speak On Up" on Prix records.
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joekingletsfaceit_1.mp3
soundfile2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joekingsomethingtoremind_1.mp3
SASS: I Only Wanted To Love You * 20th CENTURY, promo, M-, 75.- Euro, comes with it's original distribution sleeve
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/sassionlywanted_2.mp3
JORGE DARDEN: Alone Again * LADONIA; M-, 75.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jorgedaranaloneagain_1.mp3
URBAN CRISIS: Spread Love Around / Sugar man * GLADES, M-, 60.- Euro
Rare and great Florida funk double header with a sparse Steve Alaimo production.
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/urbancrisisspread_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/urbancrisissugarman_1.mp3
LEE SHOT WILLIAMS: Our Thing Is Through * SHAMA, M-, 60.- Euro, sold
Banging, raw, gritty soulful funk backed up by chicago's Deacons and produced by windy city soul-hazardeur Syl Johnson. Funky soul from the top shelf!
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leeshotwilliamsourthing_1.mp3
DONNIE JACOBS: Proud Man * MAISON DE SOUL, VG++, 60.- Euro, sold
Tough Louisiana funk, that recently crossed over to the more progressive Northern venues
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/donniejacobsproudman_1.mp3
JAMES SPENCER: In-Law Trouble * TAURUS, M-, 60.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jamesspencerinlawtrouble_1.mp3
CARLYLE MILLER: Get back On The Right Track With You * WAM, M-, 50.- Euro
Canadian only 70's soul dancer in immaculate nick. Comes complete with it's canadian Polydor-distribution sleeve.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/carlylemillergetback_1.mp3
JIMMIE WILLIS: Soul Power * ORR, M-, 50.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jimmiewillissoul_1.mp3
JAY RHYTHM: Soul Emotions / Wouldn't It Be A Pleasure * LEO, VG+, 50.- Euro
Two great Detroit late 60's dancers. jay Rhythm is of course no one else then J. J. Barnes.
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jayrhythmsoulemotions_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jayrhythmwouldntitbe_1.mp3
SLEEPY KING: Lost Man * AWAKE, M-, 50.- Euro
The rarest Sleepy King release and his best as well.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/sleepykinglostman_1.mp3
GORGEOUS GEORGE: Biggest Fool In Town / Sweet Thing * STAX, VG+, sticker on label, 50.- Euro
Iconic deep soul record out of Atlanta. For many collectors this is the best deep soul cut on Stax! Check the gritty midtempo flip as well...
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/gorgeousgeorgebiggestfool_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/gorgeousgeoregsweetthing_1.mp3
MARIE FRANKLIN: I'll Forget About You * RESIST, VG+, 50.- Euro
Record has a 2 seconds swoosh sound during the intro, which seems to be a pressing fault. Price reflects this defect I believe. Rare westcoast 60's midtempo soul, that rarely pops up for sale.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mariefranklinillforget_1.mp3
THE MAGINFICIENT SIX: Hold Baby / Forver More * L BROWN, VG++, 50.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/magnificientsixholdon_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/magnificientsixforever_1.mp3
PEARL: Is This Real * AMBROTYPE, M-, 50.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pearlisthisreal_1.mp3
EVERYDAY PEOPLE BAND: Do You Feel It * EMR, M-, wol on flip, 50.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/everydaypeoplebanddoyou_1.mp3
VIOLA WILLS: I've Got News For You / Sweetback * SUPREME, M-, 50.- Euro, on hold
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/violawillsivegotnews_1.mp5
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/violawillssweetback_1.mp3
B.B.S. UNLIMITED: B B's Law / dance With Me * PHiliPPE, VG to VG+ with light marks and full luster, 50.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bbsunlimitedbbslaw_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bbsunlimteddancewithme_1.mp3
TOMMY YOUNGBLOOD: Tremble Walk / Caress Me Now My Love * TYB MUSIC, M-, scratched out artist name on both sides, 50.- Euro
Funky R&B out L.A. Flip it over for an overlooked Northern side. All copies I've seen have this scratched out artist name...
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tommyyoungbloodtremble_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tommyoungbloodcaress_1.mp3
THE AMBASSADORS: (I've Got To Find) Happiness / I'm So Proud Of My Baby * ATLANTIC, wol, M-, 40.- Euro, sold
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ambassadorsivegotto_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ambassadorsimsoproud_1.mp3
FREDDIE WILSON: What Would It Be Like * GRANDVILLE, VG++, writings on label flipside, 40.- Euro, sold
Uncompromising slice of soulful funk on a small Michigan label
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/freddiewilsonwhatwould_1.mp3
SOUL SHOUTING TOMMY: I'm The Man * ANLA, M- 40.- Euro, sold
Hard hitting Louisiana Funk in immaculate nick
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/soulshoutingimtheman_1.mp3
EDDIE & ERNIE: Turn Here * EASTERN, VG+, 40.- Euro
Heartfelt midtempo soul, with an intensity beyond compare.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/eddieandernieturn_1.mp3
OLA V. HARPER: I Wanna Weep * JEWEL, mild warp, M-, 40.- Euro, sold
Funky R&B from the top shelf produced in 1965 by Peppermint Harris
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/olavharperiwannaweep_2.mp3
RODNEY TROTTER'S EGYPT: Jackpot On A Cosmic Ship (Las Vegas Politics) / Space Nig*a * GREEDY, M-, 40.- Euro
Spacey funk from 1977, the best record George Clinton never made!
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/rodneytrotterjackpot_2.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/rodneytrotterspaceni_1.mp3
HOT EARTH BAND: Hard Times * REKAN, M-, 40.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/hotearthbandhardtimes_1.mp3
NAT HALL: Watch Yourself * SOUL BOSS, M-, 40.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/nathallwatchyourself_1.mp3
THE SYMPHONICS: It Won't Be Long / All Roads Lead To Heartbreak * DEE-JON, M-, 40.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/symphonicsitwontbelong_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/symphonicsallroadslead_1.mp3
THE DEVOTIONS: Same Old Sweet Lovin' * TRI-SOUND, M-, 40.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/devotionssameold_1.mp3
PRESSURE POINT: Come Inside * ELROD, VG+, 40.- Euro
Rare 80's boogie soul out of Bloomfield in Connecticut.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pressurepointcomeinside_1.mp3
DENNIS LANDRY: Sing My Song * SOUL UNLIMITED, M-, 40.- Euro
Uplifting slice of 1974 Louisiana soul, with a catchy bass line and great vocals.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dennislandrysingmy_1.mp3
TOMMY G AND THE CHARMS: I Know What I Want * HOLLYWOOD, M-, 35.- Euro, sold
Latin tingled R&B dancer, that sounds awesome played out loud.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tommygiknowhat_1.mp3
KING EARNEST BAKER: Somebody Somewhere * FUNK, M-, 35.- Euro
Windy City funk bomb with Syl Johnson's "Pieces Of Peace" backing up.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/kingearnestsomebody_1.mp3
PRATT & McCLAIN: Whachersign * REPRISE, promo, M-, 35.- Euro, on hold
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/prattandmcclainwhacher_1.mp3
FREDDY BUTLER: There Was A Time / This Thing! * KAPP, promo, VG+, 35.- Euro
Detroit Pied Piper production written by Jack Ashford and Joe Hunter
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/freddybutlertherewas_2.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/freddybutlerthisthing_2.mp3
THE GIRLS: The Hurt's Still Here / Mark My Word * MEMPHIS, VG+, 35.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/girlsthehurt_2.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/girlsmarkmyword_2.mp3
HARRY RAY: Ride You Pony / Best Thing For Me * ALL PLATINUM, M-, plays with mild surface noise like all copies due to a bad pressing, 35.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/harryrayrideyour_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/harryraybestthing_1.mp3
MARBOO: What About Love * MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL, M-, 30.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/marboowhataboutlove_1.mp3
BARBARA LYNN: Club A-Go-Go * TRIBE, M-, 30.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/barbaralynnclubagogo_2.mp3
HERB FAME: You're Messin' Up My Mind * DATE, M-, 30.- Euro
Van McCoy arranged Northern Soul classic in immaculate Nick. Comes complete with it's Dade-distribution-sleeve
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/herbfameyouremessin_1.mp3
ANN BAILEY: Sweeping Your Dirt Under My Rug * WAND, promo, M-, 30.- Euro, sold
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/annbaileysweeping_1.mp3
THE SOUL CRUSADERS: I Sit In My Room * LU-TALL, VG++, 30.- Euro, on hold
California lowrider soul from 1976.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/soulcrusadersisitinmy_1.mp3
GREG HEILIG: With Your Love * PENTAGON, VG+, 30.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/gregheiligwithyour_1.mp3
BLOOD HOLLINS: Don't Give It Up * STRANGE FRUIT, M-, 30.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bloodhollinsdontgiveup_1.mp3
LITTLE ARCHIE: I'm A Carpet / I Need You * DIAL, M-, 25.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/littlearchieimacarpet_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/littlearchieineedyou_1.mp3
CLARENCE MURRAY: Don't Talk Like That * SSS INTERNATIONAL, promo, M-, 25.- Euro, sold
Way harder promo copy of this uptempo 60's stormer
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/clarencemurraydonttalk_1.mp3
PEARLEAN GRAY: Don't Rush Me Baby * DCP promo, M-, 25.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pearleangraydontrush_1.mp3
GEORGE (WILD CHILD) BUTLER: Hold Me Baby * JEWEL, M-, 25.- Euro
Hard as nails R&B belter in top condition.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/georgebutlerholdme_2.mp3
HUGH HAWKINS: Bring It Down Front * REESE, M-, 25.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/hughhawkinsbringitdown_1.mp3
MASTERS OF SOUL: Sad Face * OVIDE, M-, 25.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mastersofsoulsadface_1.mp3
THE ENTERTAINERS: Po Boy / Why * OVIDE, M-, 25.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/entertainerspoboy_1.mp3
soundfiel 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/entertainerswhy_1.mp3
CONTRIBUTORS OF SOUL: You Can't Help But Fall In Love * VENTURE, promo, wol, M-, 25.- Euro, sold
Great midtempo groupsoul goodie, that lurks heavy into crossover categories. Super clean white demo.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/contributorsofcanthelp_1.mp3
ANDREW LEWIS BAND: Holding On * RICHMOND, M-, 30.- Euro
Funky 70's soul winner from Richmond Virginia.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/andrewlewisholding_1.mp3
THE LOVELITES: My Conscience / man In My Life * LOVELIE, VG+, 20.- Euro, sold
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/lovelitesmyconscience_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/lovelitesmaninmylife_1.mp3
McKINLEY TRAVIS: You'Ve Got It And I Want It / Baby Is There Something On Your Mind * PRIDE, M-, 20.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mackinleytravisyouvegot_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mckinleytravisbabyisthere_1.mp3
WILLIE AND THE MIGHTY MAGNIFICIENTS: Funky (8) Corners Pt.2 * ALL PLATINUM, G+, 20.- Euro, sold
A bargain copy for someone, who doesn't care to much about conition as long as the record plays nice.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/williefunky8part2_1.mp3
JOE BATAAN: Latin Strut / Peace, Friendship, Solidarity * MERICANA, VG++, 20.- Euro, comes with it's original Mericana company sleeve.
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joebataanlatinstrut_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joebataanpeacefriend_1.mp3
DENNIS LANDRY: Miss Hard To Get / M-' m' M' m' Good * SOUL UNLIMITED, M-, 20.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dennislandrymisshard_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dennislandrymmmgood_1.mp3
ERROLL GAYE AND THE IMAGINATIONS: Love And Affection / You Don't Want My Love * STEELTOWN, M-, 20.- Euro
Mint stock copy of this floating 70's dancer backed up by a giant of a sweet soul tune.
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/errollgayeloveand_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/errollgayeyoudontwant_1.mp3
JOEY IRVING: Masterplan / On My Own * CONQUER, M- 20.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joeyirvingmasterplan_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joeyirvingonmyown_1.mp3
COOKIE JACKSON: Uptown Jerk / Go Shout It On The Mountaoin * UPTOWN, M-, 20.-
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/cookiejacksonuptown_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/cookiejacksongoshout_1.mp3
HELEN JONES: Hey Lonely / I Want Him To Be Proud Of Me * JAN-A-BABY, M-, 15.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/helenjonesheylonely_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/helenjonesiwanthimtobe_1.mp3
IRENE REID: Dirty Old Man * OLD TOWN, M-, 15.- Euro, sold
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/irenereiddirtyold_1.mp3
OSCAR TONEY JR.: Down On My Knees * CAPRICORN, M-, label glued on off-centre, 15.- Euro, on hold
This copy looks a bit ugly with one of the labels glued on off-centre, but it's what's in the grooves that counts: this is deep soul from the top shelf; a vocal tour-de-force out of Macon/Georgia.
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/oscartoneyjrdownonmy_1.mp3
TONY & TYRONE: Don't Ever Leave Me * STON-ROC, M-, 15.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/toynandtyronedontever_1.mp3
FUNKHOUSE EXPRESS: Chase Your Blues Away * ROXBURY, M-, 15.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/funkhouseexpresschase_1.mp3
ROY HYTOWER: It Must Be Love / Love That Girl Of Mine * EXPO, M-, 15.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/royhytoweritmustbe_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/royhytowerlovethat_1.mp3
LEVERT ALLISON: Hear That River / Can You Handle It * BOYD, M-, minimal label damge on flip, 15.- Euro
deep soul perfection with a not to shabby midtempo flip.
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/levertallisonhearthatriv_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/levertallisoncanyouhandle_1.mp3
LADY WRAY: Do It Again * BIG CROWN, unplayed stock, 15.- Euro, sold
The best Modern soul release this year! Period!
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ladywraydoitagin_1.mp3
WILLIE TEE: Run Around / Run Around (Sparse mix) * FLAMBEAUX, Mint, 12.- Euro, on hold
Unissued material by one of New Orleans truly iconic artists. Listening to this, you ask yourself why this remained in the shelves for so long? I tip my sombrero to London based digger Russell Paine for unearthing this slice of nola midtempo magic.
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/willieteerunaround_1_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/willieteerunsparse_1_1.mp3
WILLIE HUTCH: Theme Of Foxy Brown * MOTOWN promo, mild label damage, VG+, 12.- Euro, on hold
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/williehutchfoxy_1.mp3
DONNY GERARD: He's Always Somewhere Around * GREEDY, M-, 10.- Euro
soundfile: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/donnygerardhesalways_2.mp3
OHIO PLAYERS: Varee Is Love / Walt's First Trip * WESTBOUND, M-, 10.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ohioplayersvaree_1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://www.hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ohioplayerswaltsfirst_1.mp3
Edited by docfish