After a couple of months I'm back with a new list. Enjoy!
I also went through my whole eBay stock and reduced most of them by about an average of 40% so there's some good deals to be had: https://stores.ebay.com/Diggin-Dave-45s
The Icemen – It’s time you knew / It’s gonna take a lot – Ole-9
Northern dance floor filler but the vocally gifted pairing of Gino Armstrong and James Stokes. Backed up with an equally amazing sweet ballad.
Visual grade: M-
€400
Stevadors – Southside / Misty – Savannah International 1102
Insanely rare and insanely good Georgia stepper with a crisp open break right at the start and far out synths in the background throughout. First time I’ve ever seen a clean copy of this.
Visual grade: M-
€300
Eddie Lang – Souling / The sad one – Seven B 7014 DJ Copy
Damn rare Nola dancer on the legendary Eddie Bo label.
Visual grade: VG+
€220
The Singing Stars – Wait on Jesus / I want to go home with Jesus – Ebony 15072
Late 70s South Carolina gospel stepper. A real beauty and the cleanest copy you’ll ever see.
Visual grade: M-
€200
Sonny and Sam – Downtown disco / Check it out – DD 1001
Ultra rare stepper with a heavy island edge. Probably the only chance in your lifetime to own this.
Visual grade: EX
€200
Jerry & Willa – When I say good-bye / Groove – Jerry 1748
Moody old school rola and a firm personal fave. Still under the radar but HIGHLY recommended.
Visual grade: Strong VG+, labels reversed
€200
Dick Blake – Cleveland glide / Instrumental – D.K.G. 902007
Quite possibly the only known copy of this Ohio disco mover and a reluctant sale from the collection. Very unique sound too. I’ve always preferred the instrumental cause the guy simply cannot sing.
Visual grade: VG
€200
The Interpretations – Here I am in Georgia / Instrumental – Flaming Arrow 56
Argubly the best release on this legendary Detroit label. Beautifully arranged tune with insane harmonies and crisp drums. If you sleep on this you might regret it.
Visual grade: M-
€150
The In-Men Ltd. – Take a look at my baby / The one who really cares – Pyramid 6-7200
Northern dancer that sounds like four figures but still amazingly has stayed underplayed all these years. Couldn’t recommend this enough.
Visual grade: VG
€150
Dave and The Triumphs – Soul-shout / For your precious love – Boswick 2092
Rare as hens teeth mid-sixties floorfilling jiver.
Visual grade: M-, slt warp NAP
€150
Little Beaver & The F.W. Rocketeers – Blind man / Do it to me one more time – Saadia 5784
Rare Miami deep soul ballad on this legendary label.
Visual grade: VG+
€150
The Chevies and Premiers – Go get ‘em / I’ve got you – Intern 1102 DJ Copy
Very rare scorching proto-funk. Surfae has some superficial marks but plays excellent.
Visual grade: Strong VG
€150
The Vonettes – Touch my heart / You don’t know me – Cobblestone 703
In demand driving sixties northern and an early Van McCoy production. Some slight scuffing NAP
Visual grade: VG to VG+
€120
Rick McClellan – Frozen sunshine / I think it’s gonna rain today – Ranwood 849
Rare psych mod 45 in pristine condition, comes in original company sleeve.
Visual grade: M-
€120
Junior Wells – Stomach ache / Shake it baby! – Vanguard 35049 DJ Copy
Cool new breed R&B dancer. Rare demo copy in super clean condition.
Visual grade:
€120
Ricky Gee – Tropical girl / Have you got a girl – Mar-Jan 301
Obscure Chicago popcorn 45 that still sits firmly under the radar.
Visual grade: EX
€120
King Perry – Keep a dollar in your pocket / Hold your gold – Excelsior 522
Early R&B rarity that sounds very ska. Nice one.
Visual grade: VG+ to EX
€120
The 4th Generation – Take my love / Walking on a cloud – DeBrossard 71-5-20
Funky edged Ohio soul obscurity.
Visual grade: EX
€120
Sherman Evans – I don’t care / There’s gonna be some changes made – Manco 1065
Driving new breed R&B and a certified dance floor filler.
Visual grade: EX
€100
Quiet Fire – Lost (with out your love) / Your kind of love – Hit Machine 3977
Sweet crosover double sider that’s finally gaining demand. I had a few isue copies which are sold out but this is the much rarer demo copy.
Visual grade: M-
€100
Danny Moore – Somebody new / Here comes summer – Allrite 625
Certified original copy of this northern classic. Beautiful copy.
Visual grade: EX
€100
The Ghetto Friendship – Build it up, tea rit down Pt I/II – Ghetto Productions 006
Part II is the jam. Once you get past the added applause you’ll find a funky edged killer with a beautiful breakdown at 2:12.
Visual grade: M-
€100
Doug Jensen – Get out of my life girl / Love flies – Sorrell 7275-300
Widely unknown blue eyed soul from Seattle. Beautiul copy.
Visual grade: M-
€100
Tito Ramirez – Lonely man / Be my girl – Antifaz 45001
Certified dancefloor killer and one of the best 45s released this century.
Visual grade: M-
€100
Inner Planatary Experience – Love & life / Love & Life – Nemo Express 201
Rare Detroit sweet soul. Crackly at start but clears up nicely.
Visual grade: VG
€100
Mike McDonald – God knows / If you won’t, I will – RCA 0405 DJ Copy
Big Wigan casino anthem. Plays perfect.
Visual grade: VG+
€100
Otis Leavill – Keep on loving / Right back in love – Columbia 4-43661 DJ Copy
Uplifting northern dancer in excellent condition.
Visual grade: EX
€80
Sweet P – Unchain my heart / Instrumental – Option 7736
Pretty surprising electro hip hop version of the Joe Cocker hit. High oddball factor but I can see this working on the dance floor though.
Popcorn Wylie produced nothern instrumental. Super clean copy.
Visual grade: M-
€80
Sinner Strong – Don’t knock it / Nobody but me – Serock 2003
Cali R&B rocker by Joyce Harris. Some surface marks but plays very well.
Visual grade: VG
€70
Sammy – Never found a girl / Instrumental – Sly 111051
Rare Cali modern version by Sammy Acuna.
Visual grade: VG- to VG
€60
The Sun Lovers – Main street / Main street shuffle – Revue 11045
Uplifting dancer and one of the toughest titles on the label.
Visual grade: VG+
€60
Narchee Flanagan – When her love comes down / I’m in love again – Vena 101
Funky edged Texas soul. Very rare first local label.
Visual grade: VG+ to EX
€60
Blondell Breed and The Imports – When I see my baby / Baby, no love – Acta 818
Excellent copy of this blue-eyed dance floor filler.
Visual grade: EX
€60
Chris Towns Unit – Turn to me / You don’t know what you’re getting – Port 45-3021
Sixties northern dancer. Some superficial surface marks but plays very well.
Visual grade: VG, slt warp NAP
€60
Mel Jackson – Move it over baby / She took the whole shebang – Josie 815
Rare rockin’ R&B doublesider. Minor surfac marks but plays very well.
Visual grade: VG to VG+
€60
The African Souls – Hallelouia (twist) / Masekini – Out There 004
Infectious exotic dancer. First press from 2011 with the branded sleeve and numbered label.
Visual grade: M-
€50
Skip jackson & The Natural Experience – Micro wave boogie Pt I/II – Catamount 736
Insane boogie track. This version is slightly different from the 12” but I’ve always been a sucker for the spaced out vibes on this.
Visual grade: M-
€50
Edwynn Page – Are you somebody’s girl / The new wave rapp – 2 Hot 5050
Obscure Michigan sweet soul 45 from 1985. A personal fave that really grows on you after a few spins.
Visual grade: M-
€45
The Pacers – Steer stomper / Short squashed Texan – Razorback 122
Instrumental mover from Sonny Burgess’s baking band. Excellent copy.
Visual grade: EX
€40
Exquisites – Stick out your foot and dance Pt I/II – Crow 45770
Rare Detroit funk in pristine condition.
Visual grade: M-
€40
Emery Deutsch & The Astro Sound – You tried to warn me / Controfigura la-la-la – Future 11513
Far out instrumental exotica. Super clean copy.
Visual grade: M-, warp NAP
€40
The Nomads – Something’s bad / You’re gonna miss a good thing – Sevens 057
The only way to get this on 45 without shelling out four figures.
Visual grade: M-
€35
E.G. Taylor & The Sounds of Soul – Pick yourself up / You made me mad – Val 1025
Pennsylvania sweet soul roller in pristine condition.
Visual grade: M-
€35
Sandra Lopez – I’m so lonely / Look what you’ve done – Phil LA of Soul 322 DJ Copy
One of the more overlooked ones on the label although it has that Philly stamp of quality all over it.
Visual grade: VG+
€30
Bobby Oroza – This love Pt I/II – Stylart 002
Second release on the Timmion side label that seems determined to only release face melting sweet ballads. Already repressed twice but this is the OG with the picture sleeve.
Visual grade: M
€30
Magnificent Perception – You know where I’m coming from Pt I/II – Known Artist 17867
Rare Alabama electro boogie in very clean condition.
Visual grade: M-
€30
LaVon Bridges – With a smile / We were young – Gloreco 1003
Beautiful Detroit mid-tempo popcorn oldi in mint condition.
Visual grade: M-
€30
Angela Davis & Reubin Fisher – Time don’t wait on no one / Talking bout my baby – Flaming Arrow 319
Totally overlooked crossover beauty on this legendary Detroit label.
Visual grade: M-
€30
Vass Corporation – All the love we lost / One more day – Kay-Dee 018
Amazing sweet soul that was never released until it was discovered by a local collector and put out on Kenny Dope’s label in 2008. Still not widely picked up but essential stuff IMO.
Visual grade: M
€25
Larry Williams – Wake up / same – Venture 627 DJ Copy
Beautiful white demo of this under the radar dancer.
Visual grade: M-
€25
Rudy Robinson – Close your mouth Pt I/II – Lau-Reen 1001
Obscure Detroit instrumental in excellent condition.
Visual grade: EX
€25
Samson and Delilah – Honey / Got to get myself together – Match 0801
Philly sweet soul that’s still to have its day.
Visual grade: M-
€20
Larry Frazier – Before six / After six – Impulse! 45-205
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The Icemen – It’s time you knew / It’s gonna take a lot – Ole-9
Northern dance floor filler but the vocally gifted pairing of Gino Armstrong and James Stokes. Backed up with an equally amazing sweet ballad.
Visual grade: M-
€400
Stevadors – Southside / Misty – Savannah International 1102
Insanely rare and insanely good Georgia stepper with a crisp open break right at the start and far out synths in the background throughout. First time I’ve ever seen a clean copy of this.
Visual grade: M-
€300
Eddie Lang – Souling / The sad one – Seven B 7014 DJ Copy
Damn rare Nola dancer on the legendary Eddie Bo label.
Visual grade: VG+
€220
The Singing Stars – Wait on Jesus / I want to go home with Jesus – Ebony 15072
Late 70s South Carolina gospel stepper. A real beauty and the cleanest copy you’ll ever see.
Visual grade: M-
€200
Sonny and Sam – Downtown disco / Check it out – DD 1001
Ultra rare stepper with a heavy island edge. Probably the only chance in your lifetime to own this.
Visual grade: EX
€200
Jerry & Willa – When I say good-bye / Groove – Jerry 1748
Moody old school rola and a firm personal fave. Still under the radar but HIGHLY recommended.
Visual grade: Strong VG+, labels reversed
€200
Dick Blake – Cleveland glide / Instrumental – D.K.G. 902007
Quite possibly the only known copy of this Ohio disco mover and a reluctant sale from the collection. Very unique sound too. I’ve always preferred the instrumental cause the guy simply cannot sing.
Visual grade: VG
€200
The Interpretations – Here I am in Georgia / Instrumental – Flaming Arrow 56
Argubly the best release on this legendary Detroit label. Beautifully arranged tune with insane harmonies and crisp drums. If you sleep on this you might regret it.
Visual grade: M-
€150
The In-Men Ltd. – Take a look at my baby / The one who really cares – Pyramid 6-7200
Northern dancer that sounds like four figures but still amazingly has stayed underplayed all these years. Couldn’t recommend this enough.
Visual grade: VG
€150
Dave and The Triumphs – Soul-shout / For your precious love – Boswick 2092
Rare as hens teeth mid-sixties floorfilling jiver.
Visual grade: M-, slt warp NAP
€150
Little Beaver & The F.W. Rocketeers – Blind man / Do it to me one more time – Saadia 5784
Rare Miami deep soul ballad on this legendary label.
Visual grade: VG+
€150
The Chevies and Premiers – Go get ‘em / I’ve got you – Intern 1102 DJ Copy
Very rare scorching proto-funk. Surfae has some superficial marks but plays excellent.
Visual grade: Strong VG
€150
The Vonettes – Touch my heart / You don’t know me – Cobblestone 703
In demand driving sixties northern and an early Van McCoy production. Some slight scuffing NAP
Visual grade: VG to VG+
€120
Rick McClellan – Frozen sunshine / I think it’s gonna rain today – Ranwood 849
Rare psych mod 45 in pristine condition, comes in original company sleeve.
Visual grade: M-
€120
Junior Wells – Stomach ache / Shake it baby! – Vanguard 35049 DJ Copy
Cool new breed R&B dancer. Rare demo copy in super clean condition.
Visual grade:
€120
Ricky Gee – Tropical girl / Have you got a girl – Mar-Jan 301
Obscure Chicago popcorn 45 that still sits firmly under the radar.
Visual grade: EX
€120
King Perry – Keep a dollar in your pocket / Hold your gold – Excelsior 522
Early R&B rarity that sounds very ska. Nice one.
Visual grade: VG+ to EX
€120
The 4th Generation – Take my love / Walking on a cloud – DeBrossard 71-5-20
Funky edged Ohio soul obscurity.
Visual grade: EX
€120
Sherman Evans – I don’t care / There’s gonna be some changes made – Manco 1065
Driving new breed R&B and a certified dance floor filler.
Visual grade: EX
€100
Quiet Fire – Lost (with out your love) / Your kind of love – Hit Machine 3977
Sweet crosover double sider that’s finally gaining demand. I had a few isue copies which are sold out but this is the much rarer demo copy.
Visual grade: M-
€100
Danny Moore – Somebody new / Here comes summer – Allrite 625
Certified original copy of this northern classic. Beautiful copy.
Visual grade: EX
€100
The Ghetto Friendship – Build it up, tea rit down Pt I/II – Ghetto Productions 006
Part II is the jam. Once you get past the added applause you’ll find a funky edged killer with a beautiful breakdown at 2:12.
Visual grade: M-
€100
Doug Jensen – Get out of my life girl / Love flies – Sorrell 7275-300
Widely unknown blue eyed soul from Seattle. Beautiul copy.
Visual grade: M-
€100
Tito Ramirez – Lonely man / Be my girl – Antifaz 45001
Certified dancefloor killer and one of the best 45s released this century.
Visual grade: M-
€100
Inner Planatary Experience – Love & life / Love & Life – Nemo Express 201
Rare Detroit sweet soul. Crackly at start but clears up nicely.
Visual grade: VG
€100
Mike McDonald – God knows / If you won’t, I will – RCA 0405 DJ Copy
Big Wigan casino anthem. Plays perfect.
Visual grade: VG+
€100
Otis Leavill – Keep on loving / Right back in love – Columbia 4-43661 DJ Copy
Uplifting northern dancer in excellent condition.
Visual grade: EX
€80
Sweet P – Unchain my heart / Instrumental – Option 7736
Pretty surprising electro hip hop version of the Joe Cocker hit. High oddball factor but I can see this working on the dance floor though.
Visual grade: VG
€80
Innocent Bystanders – Frantic escape / Crime (doesn’t pay) – Pameline 302
Popcorn Wylie produced nothern instrumental. Super clean copy.
Visual grade: M-
€80
Sinner Strong – Don’t knock it / Nobody but me – Serock 2003
Cali R&B rocker by Joyce Harris. Some surface marks but plays very well.
Visual grade: VG
€70
Sammy – Never found a girl / Instrumental – Sly 111051
Rare Cali modern version by Sammy Acuna.
Visual grade: VG- to VG
€60
The Sun Lovers – Main street / Main street shuffle – Revue 11045
Uplifting dancer and one of the toughest titles on the label.
Visual grade: VG+
€60
Narchee Flanagan – When her love comes down / I’m in love again – Vena 101
Funky edged Texas soul. Very rare first local label.
Visual grade: VG+ to EX
€60
Blondell Breed and The Imports – When I see my baby / Baby, no love – Acta 818
Excellent copy of this blue-eyed dance floor filler.
Visual grade: EX
€60
Chris Towns Unit – Turn to me / You don’t know what you’re getting – Port 45-3021
Sixties northern dancer. Some superficial surface marks but plays very well.
Visual grade: VG, slt warp NAP
€60
Mel Jackson – Move it over baby / She took the whole shebang – Josie 815
Rare rockin’ R&B doublesider. Minor surfac marks but plays very well.
Visual grade: VG to VG+
€60
The African Souls – Hallelouia (twist) / Masekini – Out There 004
Infectious exotic dancer. First press from 2011 with the branded sleeve and numbered label.
Visual grade: M-
€50
Skip jackson & The Natural Experience – Micro wave boogie Pt I/II – Catamount 736
Insane boogie track. This version is slightly different from the 12” but I’ve always been a sucker for the spaced out vibes on this.
Visual grade: M-
€50
Edwynn Page – Are you somebody’s girl / The new wave rapp – 2 Hot 5050
Obscure Michigan sweet soul 45 from 1985. A personal fave that really grows on you after a few spins.
Visual grade: M-
€45
The Pacers – Steer stomper / Short squashed Texan – Razorback 122
Instrumental mover from Sonny Burgess’s baking band. Excellent copy.
Visual grade: EX
€40
Exquisites – Stick out your foot and dance Pt I/II – Crow 45770
Rare Detroit funk in pristine condition.
Visual grade: M-
€40
Emery Deutsch & The Astro Sound – You tried to warn me / Controfigura la-la-la – Future 11513
Far out instrumental exotica. Super clean copy.
Visual grade: M-, warp NAP
€40
The Nomads – Something’s bad / You’re gonna miss a good thing – Sevens 057
The only way to get this on 45 without shelling out four figures.
Visual grade: M-
€35
E.G. Taylor & The Sounds of Soul – Pick yourself up / You made me mad – Val 1025
Pennsylvania sweet soul roller in pristine condition.
Visual grade: M-
€35
Sandra Lopez – I’m so lonely / Look what you’ve done – Phil LA of Soul 322 DJ Copy
One of the more overlooked ones on the label although it has that Philly stamp of quality all over it.
Visual grade: VG+
€30
Bobby Oroza – This love Pt I/II – Stylart 002
Second release on the Timmion side label that seems determined to only release face melting sweet ballads. Already repressed twice but this is the OG with the picture sleeve.
Visual grade: M
€30
Magnificent Perception – You know where I’m coming from Pt I/II – Known Artist 17867
Rare Alabama electro boogie in very clean condition.
Visual grade: M-
€30
LaVon Bridges – With a smile / We were young – Gloreco 1003
Beautiful Detroit mid-tempo popcorn oldi in mint condition.
Visual grade: M-
€30
Angela Davis & Reubin Fisher – Time don’t wait on no one / Talking bout my baby – Flaming Arrow 319
Totally overlooked crossover beauty on this legendary Detroit label.
Visual grade: M-
€30
Vass Corporation – All the love we lost / One more day – Kay-Dee 018
Amazing sweet soul that was never released until it was discovered by a local collector and put out on Kenny Dope’s label in 2008. Still not widely picked up but essential stuff IMO.
Visual grade: M
€25
Larry Williams – Wake up / same – Venture 627 DJ Copy
Beautiful white demo of this under the radar dancer.
Visual grade: M-
€25
Rudy Robinson – Close your mouth Pt I/II – Lau-Reen 1001
Obscure Detroit instrumental in excellent condition.
Visual grade: EX
€25
Samson and Delilah – Honey / Got to get myself together – Match 0801
Philly sweet soul that’s still to have its day.
Visual grade: M-
€20
Larry Frazier – Before six / After six – Impulse! 45-205
Great instrumental soul jazz 45.
Visual grade: VG+
€20