Bo Diddley Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) Latest results... Ruby Andrews Just Loving You / The Love I Need Condition, Condition, Condition!! We make no apologies for continually shouting out the genius of the Detroit-dream-trio of Fred Bridges, Bobby Eaton and Richard Knight. Or indeed the importance of acquiring your records in the best possible condition, as in 2017 the word Mint is a rarity in itself, especially whilst reviewing a much-loved Northern Soul classic that has “sardined” the NS dance floors for decades.. Here’s a fresh copy from the USA, yet to encounter the rigours of the Northern Soul circuit, perfect fidelity, so exhilarating to hear this Angel-of-Soul in crystal clarity.. A recording that yet again validates the Demigod status these three writer/producers hold in my world… So when the demigods join hands with an angel, the result is Northern Soul Heaven… as clean, crisp and clear as you could ever wish to own. Current bid: £ 429.00 Time remaining: Approx. 1 second More Info Listen Starting Bid £ 1.00 Bid Increment £ 11.00 Minimum Bid £ 440.00 Current Bid £ 429.00 Bid Charles Allen Music We Got Love For those of you who seek the rare street level birth of great dance tunes, that are invariably seen on their larger label releases.. Here is the very first label, Miami, Florida street level press of a recording that is being chased hard on it’s release. A seen-life, whiskey-worn, nicotine coated beseeching vocal sweeps you away aided by a trumpets, male vocal-group Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 133.00 Marv Johnson I Miss You Baby ( How I Missyou ) / Bad Girl Sadly one of the last “real” Tamla Motown Northern Soul appreciated productions to be released in the UK just before Motown was gripped by Jackson 5 and Noman Whitfield fever. Listen to fabulous Detroit Soul with that wonderful dancfloor pull. This October 1969 Green and White Promo is one of the tougher “NS” TMG’s to acquire as DEMO, and this copy is in sublime condition Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 236.00 James Carr A Man Needs A Woman This is universally heralded as one of the most important 60’s Soul albums ever made..to touch it, see it as a 1968 Radio Station WHITE DEMO is very special experience..for it to reside in your record room, is another level of soulful-satisfaction.. James Carr the purist Soul Singer of them all, who never achieved, not nearly as much as his extreme talent warranted. His Bipolar episodes restricted his longed for live performances to a trickle. His recording sessions, likewise sadly impeded, depriving the Soul fan of his unrivaled consummate ease of delivering tortured despair. Listening to this album as I type, makes you realize this gifted Memphian was unique in his effortless portrayal of pain. The master of the Deep Soul sound, surely tracks like Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham’s “Dark End Of The Street” will be held up as the shining example of Real-Soul at it’s very best..for decades to come. …having said that, EVERY track on the beautiful promo, has the power to change your mood, your day, as you can’t help reflecting on your own problems, are not problems at all.. James Carr had that capability.. because he himself was a wounded-man, that comes through on ever syllable he mouths.. it would be challenging to find a more poignant 2 minutes than listening to “Life Turned Her That Way” There is no better SOUL album on Planet Earth… owning it as a PROMO is exceptional collecting.. Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 211.00 Howard Tate You're Lookin' Good / Half A Man This great man’s first, his rarest, his best and most-wanted 45. This rare 45 a collaboration between iconic producer Jerry Ragovoy and the highly regarded DJ and helmsman of Philadelphia’s Arctic records, provides the Northern Soul collector with not one, but two spectacular NS dancers to consider.. We lead with the classic styled, no punches-pulled horn-saturated stomper “You’re Looking Good” proper real-deal Northern to sweep you off your feet, and drive your dancing prowess to it’s limited. Relentless, uncompromising displaying all the attributes that fuelled the necessity of outside help, to dance to records of this calibre all night.. whilst the flip side is influenced more by New York’s kitchen-sink productions with Bob Elgin influencing Jerry Ragovoy’s potent journey into Beat-Ballad Heaven! A creation that suited Howard’s rich vocal tones perfectly, and would prove to be the birth of a long and successful “Ragovoy/Tate” with Verve, with “Half A Man” being one of the primary Soul releases for this eminent vehicle for Jazz. “She’s Looking Good” never enjoyed a Verve release, the private press on the beautifully designed Utopia label, was it’s one and only outing. Over the decades the torrent of Northern Soul was never available enough to recieve the constant turntable action it so blatantly deserved; another cases of elusivity depriving the mass audience but also depriving the parasitical bootleggers, who never got their hands on this beauty… the UTOPIA 45 is the only way ownership is possible.. Spy the label-art, click the soundfile and stand back as this juggernaut runs over you, then relax as “Hald A Man” replishes your emotions. As one of the world’s greatest Soul men delivers the right-stuff, guided by innovative mind of the great Jerry Ragovoy… What a tune! Twice over… Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 203.00 Blues & Soul # 14 November 1968 Rare # 14 A fabulous example that amazingly still retains a unused Green Paper Blues & Soul Poll sheet. To vote for your favourite Female, Male Soul artist, Soul Album, Soul Single etc. etc. This sheet is invariably missing or written upon.. Includes Bobby Womack profile and full page artist photo, same with the seldom reported Cliff Nobles. Godin’s musing as enthralling as ever and much, much more Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 31.00 Mickie Champion What Good Am I (without You) / The Hurt Still Lingers On A record that simultaneously shattered the dancefloors of Wigan Casino Cleethorpes Pier.. Take one searing vocal, cutting through barrier of bludgeoning brass, rolling around in relentless thundering beat, add an insistent saxophonist planning to steal the show, you’ve go a seriously intrusive recording. THIS IS NORTHERN SOUL - proper Northern that always propels you onto the dancefloor… But do not in the whirlpool of sound, overlook the moving hunk of BEATBALLAD HEAVEN hiding on the flip side. Two killer tune presented as an immaculate, utterly immaculate original first pr/ess. Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 633.00 Prez Kenneth I'm The Man Downstairs / I'm Looking For My Baby Wild R&B shaker, totally relentless! It seems every record I’ve ever found by “Prez” is ridiculously obscure and totally off the scale rumbling R&B. This man does not do anything by halfs, he’s a foot-to-the-floor navigator of runaway-truck productions.. …and I know very little about the man, don’t we vinyl-nuts just love obscurity..and this and his other 45 we auctioned last year is drenched in it. Shimmering with potential, offering the R&B jock a record unlikely to be heard out, before he takes the controls. Rarity assured 45 that could steal the night.. “Prez” you are one explosive artist.. I need to hear and find more of your recordings.. Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 230.00 Timi Yuro It'll Never Be Over For Me Not just NORTHERN SOUL, it’s an anthem, a mantra, it’s a maxim the NS scene was built upon and still lived by. Not ever being issued in the USA as a single, has driven demand for ownership of the disc soaring, leaving it today as the most-wanted British 45 by NS collectors.. No surprise as it’s brilliance is there for all to hear, it’s power to instantly switch your mood on just the opening notes.. and leave you by the end, emotionally drained, wrung out of Timi’s heart-shredding voice, and Ian Green’s British constructed production.. Sitting at the very pinnacle of British collecting, at the summit of Northern Soul All Nighter dance appreciation…and in the hearts, minds, language and culture of Northern Soul for way past my lifetime.. Condition is beautiful, two flawless labels, but obvious marks on the laying surface, PLAY MINT under strong light, forensic scrutiny reveals the finest of hairline wisps, none of which transfer to the stylus.. As good as it gets in all ways… Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 966.00 Sue Lynne Don't Pity Me Still as popular as ever, like Timi Yuro NO USA release as a 45 and demand for ownership and DJ play is huge!! Proper all-nighter tune, the whoo-hoo-hoo choruses and Ms. Lynne’s shrill vocal, bouncing of blaring trumpets is the an addictive uplifting cocktail of sound.. floor-filling, room-igniting drop, from the desk of the highly talented Chris Andrews who never fails but to serve up exciting lyrics peppering full orchestra arrangements.. THIS IS NORTHERN SOUL This copy has a few mild surface blemishes but plays, as you can hear totally crystal clean.. both labels are unblemished, housed in original RCA cover.. Ownership awaits… Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 311.00 Briant Holland ( Where's The Joy? ) In Nature Boy / Shock The beginnings of a Soul genius adding his shovel of cement into the footings of Hitsville… an 18 year old Brian Holland leads this Joe Howard composition with an attitude driven vocal featuring some exquisite Blues guitar riffs and rich vocal group harmonies. Those slick male group choruses thicken the session and the guitar hook creeps under your skin, culminating in a fine solo break.. Brian Holland displayed enough vocal prowess on this session, to get noticed by the brother writing team of the flipside “Shock” - Berry & Robert Gordy, who also demonstrated their writing gifts on a wailing Blues screamer..again enriched by a soothing vocal group presence… So the dawning of Motown was taking shape, Briant Holland formed a lasting and and highly successful writing/producing relation with Robert Bateman and the “BrainBert” would start to appear on so many Motown recordings.. This disc was also issued as a 10” 78rpm but as the 45 it is a crucial part of the Motown historical jigsaw and insanely difficult to acquire… Note we do no expect to see another anytime soon, this only the second time in my life I’ve had the pleasure of it’s company.. Condition of labels and vinyl is a strong clean ex and plays beautifully… So go listen to Motown in the womb.. Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 86.00 Mary Wells You Beat Me To The Punch / Od Lve (let's Try Again) Time-served Motown aficionados will not need any reminders that th are today looking at one of Motown’s most-elusive picture covers! So rare in fact we have no file data of ever having the Picture Cover in stock in the last 25 years. Yes, for us at least, this vision of Motown’s leading lady elegant pose, high-heels, hip huggin’ dress is a seldom seen artist vista. Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 43.00 Privacy Policy Edited May 24, 2017 by bo diddley Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim G Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Timi Yuro seemed cheap? popsike prices much higher: https://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?pagenum=1&searchtext=timi+yuro+it'll+never+be+over&incldescr=&sortord=dprice&thumbs=&currsel=&endfrom=&endthru=&ipp=&sdc= Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Thought Timi would hit four figures... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Milliontearsoul Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) Howard Tate bargain....half a man side pre-crossover at its finest ! Edited May 24, 2017 by milliontearsoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Ruby Andrews, ffs absolutely barmy. 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dobber Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 i reckon ebay is fetching the bigger prices ( good or bad) jm still is king with variation,however some weeks are looking a little less northern soul. whoever paid that for ruby andrews is a divvy,probably the same knob that bought sue lynn...haha 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Lionelonthevinyl Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, dobber said: i reckon ebay is fetching the bigger prices ( good or bad) jm still is king with variation,however some weeks are looking a little less northern soul. whoever paid that for ruby andrews is a divvy,probably the same knob that bought sue lynn...haha Have to agree lee...didn't realise mickie champion was fetching that money, mint or not..ruby Andrews...wow!..minters of them have to be about don't they for less?? .timi yuro.....I thought that was dear....my idea of buying records is now useless....it's gone mad...nice to see people are still interested in collecting I suppose...at what price I find strange..oh well you spend what you can afford....thank you....Rob. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post George G Posted May 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) I don't pretend to be a heavy dealer in soul records but I do try to keep on top of the market, as well as collect on my own, living in the US. Over the past 6 months, give or take, I am surprised at the number of standard, generally available soul records - from someone living in the US -that are getting auctioned by Manship and the other continuously active soul websites. Mary Wells and James Carr for two examples here. These are not rare by any measurement, nor do they have any kind of weird DJ frenzy price hikes (like "Salvation") happening. I'm sure the reason must be that these sites are not getting the heavy records I would have figured to be the typical auction records (Shrine 45s, etc) and in order to keep running consistent auctions, have to offer something. For me, the 'wow' factor is really dying out quickly and I find myself paying less and less attention and more attention to keeping up with stuff for sale here directly (and on Facebook). Edited May 24, 2017 by George G edit 7 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 2 hours ago, dobber said: i reckon ebay is fetching the bigger prices ( good or bad) jm still is king with variation,however some weeks are looking a little less northern soul. whoever paid that for ruby andrews is a divvy,probably the same knob that bought sue lynn...haha Sorry but Sue Lynn is a great record that's so evocative of Wigan Casino. I've had two copies and wish I had another. Steve 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Daz Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Complete madness once again on the whole. Wish I was getting the commission 😉 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Shufflin Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 well Salvation is on the next auction so let's see how much our copies are worth...;-) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Did Howard Tate's half a man also come out on Verve? Always in the 50 pence pile. Although a catchy tune, never heard it played out though. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Shufflin Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 On 24/05/2017 at 19:05, Bruv said: Thought Timi would hit four figures... I agree, wish I'd gone for it now Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I think £1k for Timi Yuro is another barmy price for something that could be had for a fraction of the price not so long ago. Just buy the Lp and save a fortune for more records. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim G Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, chalky said: I think £1k for Timi Yuro is another barmy price for something that could be had for a fraction of the price not so long ago. Just buy the Lp and save a fortune for more records. Yep LP is the way to go £20 to £30 and loads around. I just sold a minter for £20 and struggled to get that for it. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Shufflin Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 8 hours ago, chalky said: I think £1k for Timi Yuro is another barmy price for something that could be had for a fraction of the price not so long ago. Just buy the Lp and save a fortune for more records. yeah I've been thinking about that - I think that is the way I will go Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bruv Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Timi is a wonderful track but not a sound I would pay four figures for even if I could afford it, I paid around 40 quid for the album, job done. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Shrews Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 20 hours ago, tomangoes said: Did Howard Tate's half a man also come out on Verve? Always in the 50 pence pile. Although a catchy tune, never heard it played out though. Ed It did come out on Verve tomangoes and yes a cheap/affordable record. "Run Granny Run Run" (an old Wheel tune I believe) on the flip Cheers Paul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
George G Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 20 hours ago, tomangoes said: Did Howard Tate's half a man also come out on Verve? Always in the 50 pence pile. Although a catchy tune, never heard it played out though. Ed Half A Man came out with a different flip on Verve, the value is for the You're Lookin Good side, only on the Utopia label 45, AFAIK. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alan T Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 14 minutes ago, George G said: Half A Man came out with a different flip on Verve, the value is for the You're Lookin Good side, only on the Utopia label 45, AFAIK. Yes it's only on Utopia. I don't usually watch his auctions but i found he was auctioning this when i was doing a general search as i was trying to find a current price as i'm thinking of selling mine. Not a chance on me letting it go for 200. An iconic artists debut record that very rarely comes up for sale. Am i right in thinking some of the records have a reserve set on them and they don't always sell at the end price shown ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Lionelonthevinyl Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 1 minute ago, alan t said: Yes it's only on Utopia. I don't usually watch his auctions but i found he was auctioning this when i was doing a general search as i was trying to find a current price as i'm thinking of selling mine. Not a chance on me letting it go for 200. An iconic artists debut record that very rarely comes up for sale. Am i right in thinking some of the records have a reserve set on them and they don't always sell at the end price shown ? To the best of my knowledge the end price is what you get...no reserve.....kind regards....Rob Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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