Hope you are doing good. Here’s a rather meaty February sales list for your perusal! 45’s, LP’s, 12″ you name it.
All are offered on a first come first serve basis and a lot of titles sells in minutes after the list gone live.
Kind Regards,
Karl
Modern Soul 45’s
Sam Laster – I still love ya / Writing you a letter – Laster Sound’s / EX / £750 (Super rare Oklahoma modern soul 45 with a lovely falsetto lead. One side a great dancer with a killer break, flipside is a real good slowie. As new copy but the label unfortunately received the Soul Bowl treatment, that is has the address scratched out.)
Bill Coday – A man can’t be a man – Epic / EX / £220 (Classic modern soul dancer only available on the rare issue copies. Nice clean copy complete with company sleeve.)
Eddie Banks – Moving in the right direction / I made change – Explosion / EX / £175 (Very rare 1976 Memphis modern soul dancer. Right use for funking down your modern soul set, or souling up your deep funk set. Flip is slightly more funky where Eddie is joined by Martha Jordan.)
Bobby King – If you don’t want my love – WB / EX / £175 (Major major label rarity here! Tucked away on the flipside of issue copies, thought to be an album only cut for long.Killer modern soul dancer.)
Frank J. Garcia, Jr. – No I don’t really want it – Astro Chemistry / EX / £150 (Sublime 1974 release recorded in the H-D-H studios in Detroit. Very rare 45, especially as a super clean copy like this.)
7 Days Unlimited – Trying Pt. 1 / Pt. 2 – Big Town / EX / £150 (Two fantastic sides with the part 2 being slightly better IMO. This Cali group only had 3 45’s all of which are highly collectible. )
True Image feat. Clarence Mann – Come what may – Flower’s / VG+ / £150 (The rarest and most sought after version of this superb atmospheric modern dancer. With a super soulful break that breaks out from the monotony of the other versions. Record just shy of EX with some light marks, plays well overall but if you listen closely you can hear a crackle or two in places.)
Teddy Pendergrass – You can’t hide from yourself – PIR / EX/EX / £100 (Awesome and classic modern soul/disco dancer. Rare Dutch only 45, with picture sleeve.)
Randy Brown – I’m always in the mood / I’d rather hurt myself – Parachute / VG+ / £95 (Modern classic that needs no introduction. Killer issue only dancer. Record has a few light marks, plays well. Comes in company sleeve, and don’t miss the superb ballad flip.)
Faith Band – Ridin high – Village / EX / £60 (Very obscure 1976 blue eyed Indianapolis dancer which reminds me of Force “Holy Moses”. Pen mark on flipside. The band also had a couple of albums but this track is 45 only and rare.)
Ronnie McNeir – It won’t be long (When we’re all gone) – Motown / EX / £45 (Another winner by this fab artist, this one is lesser known too and rare one found on the issues only. Vinyl copy.)
Chuck Jackson – Take off your make-up – ABC / EX / £45 (White vinyl demo of this killer version of the Lamont Dozier track. 45 only, comes in company sleeve.)
Hart & Grant – Only you – Metro Sound / EX / £40 (Very rare midtempo modern from the Canadian duo who gave us the amazing two stepper “Stuck on a feeling”.)
Pure Gold – Who loves you better / Move your sexy body – Capitol / EX / £30 (Rare issue only modern, two of the best cuts off their self titled album. Clean copy complete with company sleeve.)
Charles Allen – We’ve go love – Greedy / EX / £25 (Vinyl copy of this killer modern soul dancer! So much better version here than the earlier one on EJA.)
Mandrill – Feeling good – Arista / VG+ / £25 (Rare issue only 45 for this classic jazz funk/modern dancer. Flipside has X on label. Record has some scuffs which do not affect play.)
Delphonics – I don’t care what people say / Don’t throw it away – Arista / EX / £20 (Issue only modern soul dancer. Flip is a nice sweet soul ballad, the kind of stuff the group is known for. Clean copy complete with company sleeve.)
Silk – I can’t stop (Turning you on) – PIR / VG / £15 (Classic and absolutely lovely modern soul dancer from the group that was previously named Ujima. Record has wear but plays ok with the occasional crackle/light pop.)
Mike Jemison – You’ll never get my love – Lake / EX / £15 (Lovely and classic modern soul dancer which still sounds fresh. Needs to be heard out on a good sound system for the intro itself.)
Cheryl Fox – Early morning man – GCS / EX / £10 (Highly recommended atmospheric modern soul with a hint of disco, perfect for taking down your disco sets with)
Harvey Mason – Till you take my love – Arista / EX / £8 (Classic modern soul dancer with vocals from Merry Clayton. Clean issue copy complete with company sleeve.)
Angelo Bond – Reach for the moon – Abc / EX / £6 (Vinyl copy of this lovely McKinley Jackson pearl. Publisher details has ben circled with thin ball point pen.)
Muscle Shoals Horns – Addicted to your love – Ariola America / EX / £90 (Killer rare groove/2 step which is well hard to find on 7 inch. Reversed labels.)
Tal Armstrong – You’ve got so much feeling (In your love) – Love / EX / £90 (Classic that never grows old. Be sure to play the Part 2 which is even better with the spoken intro. B-side has a small label tears.)
Jeannie Reynolds – The fruit song – Casablanca / EX / £35 (Vinyl promo copy of this classic rare groove/2 stepper. Not easy to find on 7 inch and especially not on vinyl.)
Ken Williams – Sweet music, soft lights and you – Cream / EX / £25 (Lovely mellow groover, original version to the more well known duet version by Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes. With more of a hint of Marvin Gaye and silky sultry backing.)
James Nelson – Mellow, mellow me – Teri De / VG / £25 (2 step/mellow groove classic, such a warm wonderful sound! Vinyl looks clean but there’s a heat damage first 20 seconds or so creating a gently swoosh. Still enjoyable. Promo copy with mono/stereo sides.)
Cortez – Girl I been watching you – TezRu / EX / £10 (Classic 1990 modern release inspired of Arnold Blair. Gold label copy, by far the rarest label variation.)
Hytones – Bigger and better / I’ve got my baby – A-Bet / EX / £550 (Classic and great midtempo NS dancer. Don’t miss out on the superb lowrider slowie on the flip. Nice clean copy apart from a small label tear.)
Roger Hatcher – Sweetest girl in the world / I’m gonna dedicate my song to you – Excello / EX / £225 (Great and classic NS midtempo dancer. Flip is a real nice slower sound. Small writing on label.)
Shelley Fisher – Girl, I love you / Outside of Memphis – Dalya / EX / £200 (Superb crossover dancer maybe more known from Garland Green cover. Flip is real nice too. Two tiny marks on label.)
Lee Williams & Cymbal’s – A girl from a country town / I’m just a teenager – Rapda / EX / £180 (Very popular 45 and rightly so, with two killer crossover sides. Plain label design without the sack, super clean copy.)
Lee Williams & Cymbals – I need you baby / Shing-a-ling U.S.A. – Carnival / EX / £30 (Another soulful winner by this talented outfit, this one has more than a ring of Impressions to it.)
Turner Bros. – Let’s go fishing / Running in the rain – MB / EX / £175 (Lovely clean copy of this great double sider. One side ultra soulful crossover, one superb atmospheric instrumental dancer.)
Soul-Teasers – On a hot summer day in the city – Joker / EX / £150 (Lovely girlie soul dancer. Easily the best version, Ricardo King and the instrumental Autographs version as nothing here. Flip doesn’t have anything on Mary Wells though but is a nice version nevertheless.)
Joe Valentine – I lost the only love I had – Val /EX / £120 (Classic crossover dancer! Dark red original copy. The deep soul flip is sadly pressed off centre and plays with a little wobbly sound, dancer side is centered and plays great.)
Violinaires – I’m not worried / Tell me how long – Jewel / EX / £100 (Popular soulful gospel soul dancer, flip is more of the same and equally good. Flipside has a few small stains.)
Kirk Taylor – I’m the one that needs you – K.T. / EX / £90 (Plodding crossover version with a slight southern feel. Nice clean DJ copy complete with company sleeve.)
Dee Irwin & Mamie Galore – I didn’t wanna do it, but I did – Imperial / EX / £90 (Clean demo copy of this sleeper. Killer crossover soul with hip hop drums. Destined for big things once it gets more widely known.)
Garland Green – Come through me / Junior McCants – Try me for your new love – Kent / EX / £80 (21st Kent Anniversary 45, previously unissued crossover coupled with one of the rarest and best NS dancers. Two essential sides!)
Big Jim’s Border Crossing – Love built on a strong foundation / You’re good for me girl – Zanzee / EX / £70 (Killer crossover double header from dream duo JR Bailey/Ken Williams.)
Ray Batts – Love me / Don’t take my dreams – Eales / EX / £75 (Real nice 1977 midtempo crossover. with flute and some great guitar play. Funky soul on the flip.)
Zilla Mayes – All I want is you / I love you still – Tou-Sea / EX / £65 (Two extremely good sides, one leaning towards crossover soul, the slower flip to deep soul. Pristine white demo copy complete with company sleeve.)
Maxine Weldon – I want Sunday back again – Monument / VG+ / £60 (The released version of the previously unreleased Bettye Swann biggie. Very rare stock copy, never seen another. Copy has a pressing mark which creates a couple of soft pops price reduced. Complete with company sleeve.)
Cruisers – Mink and sable mable / Picture us – Gamble / VG / £60 (White demo of this fantastic crossover dancer now finally getting big. Flip is a nice sweet soul ballad. Vinyl has some scuffs and light marks, dancer side plays well but the ballad flip has some occasional light surface noise. Label on ballad side has a small stain from removed sticker.)
Marva W. Taylor – Nothing I’d rather be than your weakness – Forte / EX / £50 (Classic crossover from the artist better known as Marva Whitney. So soulful!)
Carla Thomas – I’ll never stop loving you / I play for keeps – Kent / EX / £50 (Two killer sides from Rufus’ daughter. One previously unissued and one previous LP only, both again both simply beautiful.)
Voice Masters – If a woman catches a fool / You’ve hurt me baby – Bamboo / EX / £45 (Nice copy of this classic double header that usually turns up beat up.)
Hot Chocolate – We had true love – Coco / EX / £40 (Excellent midtempo crossover off their very rare album. Funk flip. Scarce issue copy complete with company sleeve.)
Barbara Acklin – Am I the same girl – Brunswick / EX / £40 (Timeless classic that still sounds fresh and lovely. Clean copy complete with company sleeve, BB hole through label.)
Elements – Just to be with you – Saru / EX / £40 (Perhaps the best version of the Bobby Dukes/O’Jays song. Superb crossover dancer. Price reduced due to a rather long scratch on the far less interesting “Son in law” side which creates pops.)
Pat & Pam – I’m the one who loves you / I love you yes I do – Out Own / EX / £40 (Two highly recommended Chicago crossover sides. I just love this sound! White demo copy.)
Denise Chandler – Yes I’m ready / You’ve hurt me now – Lock / EX / £25 (Killer version of the Barbara Mason classic. I used this one as the intro for my latest mix. Flip ain’t bad either.)
Les McCann – Sad little girl / Corey Glover – Little girl – White label / EX / £25 (Bootleg coupling LP only 60’s dancer and a 1998 CD album cut which sounds like Al Green. Large center.)
Leon Haywood – You know what / You and your moody ways – Evejim / EX / £12 (Excellent crossover backed with a catchy dancer. First label before Atlantic.)
Garland Green – Come through me / Millie Jackson – House for sale – Kent / EX / £6 (Two great sides, the previously unissued crossover dancer from Garland Green and the Millie Jackson NS scene hit.)
Cliff Nobles – Love is all right / the horse – Phil LA of Soul / EX / £5 (Classic cheapie that’s always nice to hear out on the club. Styrene copy complete with company sleeve.)
Little Mickey & the Sticks of Dynamite/the Dynamites – I’m so lonely / Disco party – Pounds / EX/VG+ / £400 (Super rare Cordele, Georgia release. Group is called “The Sticks of Dynamite” on the picture sleeve, and as “The Dynamite” on label. One side is a lowrider type slowie, the other side pretty poor party funk. With the picture sleeve unlike the couple of copies that sold through eBay, and the vinyl here is clean too.)
Deceptions – Of all the hearts / People – Brooks / EX / £400 (Clean copy of this the most indemand as well as rarest version of the Danny Gold song. Pressed slightly off centre but plays well.)
Betty Wright – Paralyzed – Deep City / EX / £300 (Early Betty Wright killer, superb slowie with a lowrider feel. Flipside label has a mark from removed sticker.)
Rick St. John – One heart hurting / You got to fall in love Part three – Independent / VG+ / £300 (Very rare sweet soul gem, killer stuff! Decent dancer on the flip. Record visually just shy of EX with some light marks, plays great.)
Inclinations – I’m gonna make love last this time / The harder we try – Janus / EX / £200 (White vinyl demo of this heavy indemand double header. And rightly so, both sides are amazing. Last few eBay copies sold for more.)
Topics – I don’t have to cry / So fine – Carnival / EX / £150 (Rare promo copy original of this fine 1966 group soul harmony cut. Usually seen on bootleg. I think it’s this fine groups first release. Flip is decent northern soul.)
Rock Candy – I don’t think I’ll ever love another / Alone with no love – Dontee / VG+ / £150 (Rare white demo of this popular double header. One lowrider classic, the original to Darling Dears with less boom crashing drums, and one NS Mecca era classic. Vinyl looks pretty clean but ballad side has a some light crackles in the intro, dance flip plays clean. Labels has ring wear, tiny bit on the dancer side and moderate on the ballad one.)
Talisman – Shady side of town / Running from the devil – Head Hunters / EX / £140 (Lovely group harmony sound with a funky flip. Current indemander. Record has a rather large warp but it’s not sharp so plays without problem.)
Flairs – Where you live / You got to steal it – Rap / EX / £110 (One of the best Chicago group harmony cuts I’ve heard. Peculiar lyrics.. Flip is classic northern soul.)
Depths of Love – I just can’t find a love – Sage / EX / £100 (Amazing sweet soul by unknown female group. Clean vinyl but please note the pressing is not a high quality job.)
Delvons – Girls get ready (Here we come) – Pato / EX (w/ warp) / £100 (Real nice group harmonies once you get pass the intro which uses a tad too much organ for my taste. Rare 1974 release. Record has a warp which is not sharp so it plays nicely along my Technics 1210/Shure M44G with 1,5g tracking. £500 at the raresoulman.co.uk website.)
Harlem Meat Company – I’m not gonna be anybody’s fool – Cash / EX / £90 (Rarer yellow label 45 of this Chicago killer. Group soul harmony at it’s best.)
Spidells – Don’t you forget that you’re my baby / If it ain’t one thing – Coral / EX / £80 (Lowrider style slowie backed with a NS dancer. Yellow promo, dancer side has two tiny X on label, ballad side has tiny “W7” written on label.)
Decisions – You look like an angel – Sussex / EX / £70 (Very rare stock copy of this excellent slow group harmony. Nice super clean vinyl copy too. Uptempo flip. This is the same group who have the two very sought after York releases.)
Gloria Taylor – Deep inside of you – Columbia / EX / £50 (Stunning slowie from the ever great Gloria Ann Taylor. Clean white demo vinyl copy in company sleeve.)
Dynamic Five – Lover’s lullabye – United Artists / EX / £50 (White/yellow demo copy of this iconic sweet soul ballad, best track from their ultra rare album.)
Brothers of Soul – I guess that don’t make me a loser / Hurry, don’t linger – Boo / EX / £30 (Two lovely sides of Detroit group soul. Fred Bridges RIP. Styrene copy with two bb holes through the label, apart from that a nice clean copy.)
New Experience – It doesn’t seem so long ago – Ariola America / EX / £40 (Amazing sweet soul ballad, rare one that only came out on the b-side of the issue copies.)
Freddie North – Oh lord, what are you doing to me – A-Bet / VG+ / £40 (Lovely version, for your dramatic needs. DJ copy, labels has a little bit of edge wear from H2O contact.)
Duke Turner – Give me some sugar baby / Part 2 – Spinning Top / EX / £35 (Highly recommended first label of this spaced out ballad, and more importantly is you get the even better Part 2 here. Pure Mod-Art style Chicago soul!)
Black & Blue – Of all the hearts – Game / EX / £35 (Lovely crossover version of the song also done by the Deceptions, Peace Justice & Equality and by Danny Gold.)
Symphonics – Boy (Please help me) / It’s gonna be real hard – Abc / EX / £25 (White demo copy, two excellent slow sides of girly soul. Complete with company sleeve.)
Rozetta Johnson – Mine was real – Clintone / VG+ / £18 (White demo of this classic crossover soul cut. Vinyl has a few light marks, “Mine was real” side plays well, flipside with the occasional light crackle.)
Radiations – Love be not a stranger – Valise / VG+ / £15 (Very nice group soul harmonies on this obscure sweet soul ballad. Vinyl looks clean but the pressing is a little bit crackly hence the VG+ grading.)
James T – Beggin’ / Time heals all pain – Reid’s World / EX / £10 (Superb 1977 deep soul on Clarence Reid private label. Flip is a nice midtempo modern instrumental.)
Margie Alexander – What’cha tryin’ to do to me / Gotta get a hold on me – Chi-Sound/UA / EX / £10 (Lovely slowie backed with disco. Disco label side has small sticker. )
Fred Johnson – Full time dream – Capri / EX / £8 (Gold label copy of this dreamy Mod-Art style ballad, essential stuff! Small tear on “Full time dream” label side and a price sticker on the flip. Flipside ain’t too bad either.)
Sam Butler – I can’ get over (Loving you) – SRI / EX / £200 (Classic and smooth modern soul with a two step feel. White label DJ copy, original with the “Mastered by Capitol” stamp in the run out, most copies of this you see is the bootleg.)
Charles Summerville – I’m gonna dial this number – Chas / VG / £100 (One of the best mid 1980’s ballads I’ve heard, just stunning. Super rare Flint, Michigan modern soul. Record is signed by the artist, who also boasts to sing and play all instruments on the label. Record has marks and it plays with occasional background crackles, my old copy as I just upgraded with a cleaner one.)
Skip Mahoney – Janice / Don’t stop now – Salsoul / EX/VG+ / £100 (White demo copy of this classic, complete with company sleeve with title sticker. Cover just shy of EX with a tiny bit of general wear.)
Terry Callier – I don’t want to see myself (Without you) – Erect / EX/EX / £70 (Classic 1982 release and still unique in it’s kind. Huge demand again!)
Truth – What direction / Thank you girl for hanging on – Philly Groove / EX / £70 (Superb Philly double header, a real good jazzy slowie and a uptempo feelgood typical Philly dancer.)
Cash – Hot thang / I know you care – Casbar / EX / £45 (Reissue of the indemand boogie dancer, instrumental and vocal versions. But also holds the previously unissued “I know you care”.)
Lew Kirton – Heaven in the afternoon – T.K. Disco / EX/VG+ / £30 (Classic modern soul from the Invitations lead singer. Vinyl is clean but company sleeve has ring wear and weaker end of VG+.)
Topics – Wanted live by million girls – NCS / EX/VG+ / £500 (Lovely album here! Modern dancers in “Keep dancin’”, “Man” and “Rose”, awesome sweet soul in “Choice of a million girls”. Vinyl is clean but has a very slight warp not affecting play. Cover is overall very nice but there’s some very light wear to the edges and back has a couple of small stains. Back has been signed by the artist.)
Ambassadors – Soul summit – Arctic / EX/NM / £300 (Classic rare soul album filled to the brim with great group soul cuts in all tempos. Truly as new copy here, no flaws.)
Lovelites – With love from – Uni / EX/VG+ / £200 (Essential soul album with solid listening from start to finish. Vinyl is super clean, cover just shy of EX with just a hint of ring wear.)
Tommy Tate – Hold on – Vivid/Malaco / EX/EX / £160 (1979 japanese only LP with the previously unissued monsters “I can’t do enough for you baby” and “Do you think there’s a chance”. As new copy complete with insert.)
V/A – Brief Encounter with sweet soul music – P-Vine / EX/EX / £150 (Japanese compilation from 1988 which holds a bunch of great tracks from Brief Encounter, Allison, Imperial Wonder and Continental Showstoppers. Main interest comes from the incredible ballad “Where will I go” by Brief Encounter which was previously unreleased before appearing here. Complete with insert and OBI. OBI has been opened and has wrinkles on back.)
Garnet Mimms – As long as I have you – United Artists / EX/EX / £90 (Great early soul LP. The whole album is nice listening throughout with dancer standouts being the title track, “There goes my baby” and “Tell me baby”. Super clean/minty mono copy.)
Four Mints – Gently down your stream – Capsoul / EX/NM / £90 (Green/white label copy of this classic rare soul album. Filled with group soul goodies such as “Why did I go” and “You’re my desire”.)
Peace, Justice and Equality – It’s time – Stone Gold / EX/EX / £60 (Rare soul album featuring to me the best version of essential mellow groove cut “Of all the hearts”. Don’t miss out the sublime sweet soul cuts in the title track and in “I done you wrong”. As new condition apart from a light scuff on a-side which is not affecting play.)
Garland Green – Spring sides – Kent / EX/EX / £45 (1990 compilation featuring both released and previously unissued stuff. Previously unissued standouts in “Come through me”, “Just what the doctor ordered” and a spoken intro take of “Just loving you” which just crushes the released 45 version.)
Larry Saunders – The prophet of soul – Soul International / EX/VG / £40 (Essential album! Solid listening throughout with personal standouts in “This world”, “This is my prayer” and “Darling I love you”. This album came out three times, first with plain sleeve on the Sound of Soul label. Then remixed versions on Soul International entitled “Stranger” then here as “The prophet of soul”. Vinyl is clean, sleeve looks good but has partial upper seam split and a cut out saw mark.)
Mildred Clark & the Melody-Aires – 2000 years – ABC / EX/EX / £30 (With the classy modern/gospel dancer “Keep trying”. Nice clean copy with sleeve still in shrink.)
Exportations – Meet the Exportations – United Artists / EX/VG+ / £12 (With the killer LP only track “Fell in love too late”. A dancer for grown ups. Cut corner, sleeve also has part split on lower mid seam.)
Chairmen of the Board – In session – Invictus / VG+/EX / £8 (Their second LP. Filled with hits like “Everything’s Tuesday” but the main thing with this LP to me is the album only killer “All we need is understanding” that will freshen up any DJ set. Set that intro on repeat! Vinyl is clean apart from a couple of inaudible scuffs on b-side.)
Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes – Royal rappin’s – Polydor / VG+/VG+ / £5 (With their LP only cover of “Sweet music, soft lights, and you”, two step/rare groove delight! LP has a few sleeve marks but plays well. Cover has a couple of creases.)
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Dear All,
Hope you are doing good. Here’s a rather meaty February sales list for your perusal! 45’s, LP’s, 12″ you name it.
All are offered on a first come first serve basis and a lot of titles sells in minutes after the list gone live.
Kind Regards,
Karl
Modern Soul 45’s
Sam Laster – I still love ya / Writing you a letter – Laster Sound’s / EX / £750 (Super rare Oklahoma modern soul 45 with a lovely falsetto lead. One side a great dancer with a killer break, flipside is a real good slowie. As new copy but the label unfortunately received the Soul Bowl treatment, that is has the address scratched out.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c80FzTcH87A
Bill Coday – A man can’t be a man – Epic / EX / £220 (Classic modern soul dancer only available on the rare issue copies. Nice clean copy complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAABYnhfm4U
Eddie Banks – Moving in the right direction / I made change – Explosion / EX / £175 (Very rare 1976 Memphis modern soul dancer. Right use for funking down your modern soul set, or souling up your deep funk set. Flip is slightly more funky where Eddie is joined by Martha Jordan.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt5P23mcc3Y
Bobby King – If you don’t want my love – WB / EX / £175 (Major major label rarity here! Tucked away on the flipside of issue copies, thought to be an album only cut for long.Killer modern soul dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUxUOrwnDFA
Frank J. Garcia, Jr. – No I don’t really want it – Astro Chemistry / EX / £150 (Sublime 1974 release recorded in the H-D-H studios in Detroit. Very rare 45, especially as a super clean copy like this.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1g99MhroIQ
7 Days Unlimited – Trying Pt. 1 / Pt. 2 – Big Town / EX / £150 (Two fantastic sides with the part 2 being slightly better IMO. This Cali group only had 3 45’s all of which are highly collectible. )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eqMf8h3RR4
True Image feat. Clarence Mann – Come what may – Flower’s / VG+ / £150 (The rarest and most sought after version of this superb atmospheric modern dancer. With a super soulful break that breaks out from the monotony of the other versions. Record just shy of EX with some light marks, plays well overall but if you listen closely you can hear a crackle or two in places.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1bq3sLOuEY
Rideout – Someone special – Hot Licks / EX / £150 (Classic modern dancer from Len Rideout who had a small string of great releases.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ5HMKbHQpk
Teddy Pendergrass – You can’t hide from yourself – PIR / EX/EX / £100 (Awesome and classic modern soul/disco dancer. Rare Dutch only 45, with picture sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_4oPZCnsNE
Arnie’s Love – I’m out of your life – Radar / EX / £100 (Crazy demand for this US 45 of this classic modern dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loXGI3HTohI
Dorothy Morrison – I can’t go on without you – Brown Door / EX / £95 (Classic atmospheric LA modern dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFPiqvFpaW4
Randy Brown – I’m always in the mood / I’d rather hurt myself – Parachute / VG+ / £95 (Modern classic that needs no introduction. Killer issue only dancer. Record has a few light marks, plays well. Comes in company sleeve, and don’t miss the superb ballad flip.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8dBXeAgP3Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8wvfq7_2mU
Gerald Brown – I’m gonna wear a smile – Fraternity / EX / £75 (Rare 1981 Cincinatti, Ohio modern soul dancer with ballad flip.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR0Sa4XIuxQ
Faith Band – Ridin high – Village / EX / £60 (Very obscure 1976 blue eyed Indianapolis dancer which reminds me of Force “Holy Moses”. Pen mark on flipside. The band also had a couple of albums but this track is 45 only and rare.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epYq3mbnlBs
Arthur Airgood & Midnight Blue – Love is a burning feeling – Elms / EX / £50 (Rare and nice blue eyed modern dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZbXF5VpPdQ
Tommy Keith – Loving you comes easy – Vibration / EX / £50 (1978 atmospheric modern soul dancer. Writing on label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVtwdFRKUvk
Ronnie McNeir – It won’t be long (When we’re all gone) – Motown / EX / £45 (Another winner by this fab artist, this one is lesser known too and rare one found on the issues only. Vinyl copy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbtZ3jZHz1U
Ike White – Changin’ times – LA Intl / EX / £45 (Black promo copy of this lovely 1977 slowie.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKiCDdq2bIc
Chuck Jackson – Take off your make-up – ABC / EX / £45 (White vinyl demo of this killer version of the Lamont Dozier track. 45 only, comes in company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bmiso_u8xg
Hart & Grant – Only you – Metro Sound / EX / £40 (Very rare midtempo modern from the Canadian duo who gave us the amazing two stepper “Stuck on a feeling”.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVKJbS8BzjA
Pure Gold – Who loves you better / Move your sexy body – Capitol / EX / £30 (Rare issue only modern, two of the best cuts off their self titled album. Clean copy complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wtIpz05oZw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ZgqEdY9nY
Ronnie Love – Nothing to it / Let’s make love – Almeria / EX / £30 (Two sides of perfect NYC proto disco. Pink issue copy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLVitZy2sK0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m36rzPrV8J0
Oscar Perry – He sent me you – Mercury / EX / £25 (Red issue copy complete with company sleeve. Classic over/modern!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghj9TYpNvs0
Charles Allen – We’ve go love – Greedy / EX / £25 (Vinyl copy of this killer modern soul dancer! So much better version here than the earlier one on EJA.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-ileLC4pvk
Ultra High Frequency – Incompatible – Wand / EX / £25 (Perfect 1973 modern dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWGIx1H5PuA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf9QlULYag4
Ultra High Frequency – Incompatible – Wand / VG+ / £20 (Perfect 1973 modern dancer. Tiny bit of crackle in the intro, looks fine.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWGIx1H5PuA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf9QlULYag4
Mandrill – Feeling good – Arista / VG+ / £25 (Rare issue only 45 for this classic jazz funk/modern dancer. Flipside has X on label. Record has some scuffs which do not affect play.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnwaRL2sD-E
Barrett Strong – Is it true – Capitol / EX / £20 (Floor filling modern soul dancer from this veteran. Star written on label, comes in company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz50F5nhICI
Sir Wales Wallace – What ever you want – Innovation 2 / EX / £20 (Modern soul evergreen!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx2Jh7k9iBs
Delphonics – I don’t care what people say / Don’t throw it away – Arista / EX / £20 (Issue only modern soul dancer. Flip is a nice sweet soul ballad, the kind of stuff the group is known for. Clean copy complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfjePruwTW8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDCILPaTOpw
Silk – I can’t stop (Turning you on) – PIR / VG / £15 (Classic and absolutely lovely modern soul dancer from the group that was previously named Ujima. Record has wear but plays ok with the occasional crackle/light pop.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNhIXZPnIX8
Mike Jemison – You’ll never get my love – Lake / EX / £15 (Lovely and classic modern soul dancer which still sounds fresh. Needs to be heard out on a good sound system for the intro itself.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4GTUhFhVsc
Cheryl Fox – Early morning man – GCS / EX / £10 (Highly recommended atmospheric modern soul with a hint of disco, perfect for taking down your disco sets with)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DKlAMHnX8o
Jones Girls – You don’t love me no more – Paramount / EX / £10 (Promo copy of this overlooked early release by the Jones Girls. Lovely stuff!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7NcFZTQFA4
Little Milton – Survivors of love – Mier / EX / £8 (Essential cheapie! Killer midtempo modern soul which was later done by Al Hudson.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5N-8yiHXfQ
https://www.mixcloud.com/karlmarthon/the-classic-modern-soul-mix/ (Mix where I used it as an ender)
Harvey Mason – Till you take my love – Arista / EX / £8 (Classic modern soul dancer with vocals from Merry Clayton. Clean issue copy complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_0T5syBwrM
Imaginations – Love diet – 20th Century / EX / £6 (Lovely falsetto lead modern dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lyq9W7SJwYw
Lou Rawls – See you when I git there – PIR / EX / £6 (White vinyl demo of this excellent Philly classic.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8EGp2yRbFs
Rick James – Fool on the street – Gordy / EX / £6 (Clean vinyl copy of this solid modern soul dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKXo0oJvCiE
David Morris Jr. – Jack in the box – Buddah / EX / £6 (1976 Philly classic which still sounds great.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4phBUJ_9Rg
Angelo Bond – Reach for the moon – Abc / EX / £6 (Vinyl copy of this lovely McKinley Jackson pearl. Publisher details has ben circled with thin ball point pen.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAxgLD3SUXs
Kim English – Simply grateful – Susu / EX / £5 (2002 modern soul dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXBzBVdegZQ
Impact – Rainy days, stormy nights Part 1 / Part 2 – Fantasy / EX / £5 (Lovely Philly dancer and a personal fave.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPRkwLuF9Fg
Fatback – I found lovin’ – Master Mix / EX/EX / £5 (LP plus dub versions on this UK press of this club classic.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kWyEGJPHHE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQLi62DF9jI
Two Step/Mellow Groove 45’s
7 Miles High – She’s gone away / Do it to you – Gerim / EX / £120 (Epic, and essential Chicago two stepper. Boogie flip ain’t bad either.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OcTApV_JAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw6vDsBEtIo
Muscle Shoals Horns – Addicted to your love – Ariola America / EX / £90 (Killer rare groove/2 step which is well hard to find on 7 inch. Reversed labels.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jQZMhe8IsA
Tal Armstrong – You’ve got so much feeling (In your love) – Love / EX / £90 (Classic that never grows old. Be sure to play the Part 2 which is even better with the spoken intro. B-side has a small label tears.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNbX1ucNKvc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N3cbhfQH-Q
Barons – We should be together / That’s how love is – Gamma / EX / £80 (Magnificent stepper backed with a beautiful slowie.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfYgrbmlLcE
King Saul – Baby it’s you – GCS / EX / £60 (Easily best and likely rarest release on this Memphis modern soul label. Amazing two step!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Ct9d4V3vw
Passion – Midnight lovers – Prelude / EX / £50 (Lovely classic which always been tricky to find on 7 inch.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t8tuJStSdc
Holiday – Getting kind of serious – Marathon / EX / £45 (The more common, but better later version. Essential two step! Flipside has 50 cent stamp.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNicsaQ2xy4
Variations – I can show you – Salsoul / EX / £40 (Quite rare on 45, quite fantastic two step.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HwU2aHx1pE
Jeannie Reynolds – The fruit song – Casablanca / EX / £35 (Vinyl promo copy of this classic rare groove/2 stepper. Not easy to find on 7 inch and especially not on vinyl.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc5SxD5EQDA (45 has a 4:14 edited version)
Ken Williams – Sweet music, soft lights and you – Cream / EX / £25 (Lovely mellow groover, original version to the more well known duet version by Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes. With more of a hint of Marvin Gaye and silky sultry backing.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS1sSaZsSig
James Nelson – Mellow, mellow me – Teri De / VG / £25 (2 step/mellow groove classic, such a warm wonderful sound! Vinyl looks clean but there’s a heat damage first 20 seconds or so creating a gently swoosh. Still enjoyable. Promo copy with mono/stereo sides.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGb6EKhvlVA
Roy Ayers – Programmed for love – Columbia / EX / £20 (1985 rare groove slayer, two step delight!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YTgDQXxYmE
Cortez – Girl I been watching you – TezRu / EX / £10 (Classic 1990 modern release inspired of Arnold Blair. Gold label copy, by far the rarest label variation.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4lg1WuZBV8
Kleeer – Kleeer sailin’ – Atlantic / EX / £8 (One of the best 2 steppers ever, with a solid dance beat too.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4IIEaWFko8
Empulse – Don’t let this world turn you cold / Anytime – Midwest Intl EX / £8 (Solid stepper cheapie out of Detroit. Flip is a nice boogie track.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoZdIVrgMJA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEiKavzBm5g
Funky Communication Committee – Baby I want you – Free Flight / EX / £5 (Clean copy of this classic blue eyed stepper.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S18PlHO6APg
Bar-Kays – Anticipation – Mercury / EX / £5 (Lovely two step from 1982.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGXH0qL5HCs
Bar-Kays – Summer of our love – Mercury / EX / £5 (Might be my fave of their wide array of two steppers.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxvNpeVxB1g
Northern Soul & Crossover 45’s
Hytones – Bigger and better / I’ve got my baby – A-Bet / EX / £550 (Classic and great midtempo NS dancer. Don’t miss out on the superb lowrider slowie on the flip. Nice clean copy apart from a small label tear.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EvhW12AiE4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVa5JcTw2Fk
Roger Hatcher – Sweetest girl in the world / I’m gonna dedicate my song to you – Excello / EX / £225 (Great and classic NS midtempo dancer. Flip is a real nice slower sound. Small writing on label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI7bGdAzogQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1520NpKJsu4
Shelley Fisher – Girl, I love you / Outside of Memphis – Dalya / EX / £200 (Superb crossover dancer maybe more known from Garland Green cover. Flip is real nice too. Two tiny marks on label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWG3yDuiXG4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV-cXerasrk
Lee Williams & Cymbal’s – A girl from a country town / I’m just a teenager – Rapda / EX / £180 (Very popular 45 and rightly so, with two killer crossover sides. Plain label design without the sack, super clean copy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VdPNQMwl6g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvqAUPk_nCk
Lee Williams & Cymbals – I need you baby / Shing-a-ling U.S.A. – Carnival / EX / £30 (Another soulful winner by this talented outfit, this one has more than a ring of Impressions to it.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guHsk04863A
Turner Bros. – Let’s go fishing / Running in the rain – MB / EX / £175 (Lovely clean copy of this great double sider. One side ultra soulful crossover, one superb atmospheric instrumental dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ldzi0-RAWo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY88qhjI3gA
Soul-Teasers – On a hot summer day in the city – Joker / EX / £150 (Lovely girlie soul dancer. Easily the best version, Ricardo King and the instrumental Autographs version as nothing here. Flip doesn’t have anything on Mary Wells though but is a nice version nevertheless.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSELOJY6C9k
J.J. Barnes – Snow flakes / Got to get rid of you – Volt / EX / £125 (Clean white demo of this classic Detroit double header. Timeless music!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyAYtxUmUZw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STxmY–2Spg
Joe Valentine – I lost the only love I had – Val /EX / £120 (Classic crossover dancer! Dark red original copy. The deep soul flip is sadly pressed off centre and plays with a little wobbly sound, dancer side is centered and plays great.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alpxeEq5YtM
Violinaires – I’m not worried / Tell me how long – Jewel / EX / £100 (Popular soulful gospel soul dancer, flip is more of the same and equally good. Flipside has a few small stains.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSZKR7xLjEQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_bKc1jAUzY
Ted Ford – I can’t give you up – Budd / EX / £90 (Pleading midtempo crossover, great stuff!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmZH_zJCCDE
Kirk Taylor – I’m the one that needs you – K.T. / EX / £90 (Plodding crossover version with a slight southern feel. Nice clean DJ copy complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WRFo-UoOdA
Ethics – I want my baby back – Vent / EX / £90 (Nice clean issue copy of this feelgood crossover dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-siLYbgUl6w
Dee Irwin & Mamie Galore – I didn’t wanna do it, but I did – Imperial / EX / £90 (Clean demo copy of this sleeper. Killer crossover soul with hip hop drums. Destined for big things once it gets more widely known.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlK_NqSnuUE
Garland Green – Come through me / Junior McCants – Try me for your new love – Kent / EX / £80 (21st Kent Anniversary 45, previously unissued crossover coupled with one of the rarest and best NS dancers. Two essential sides!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EklUUvsDwZk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhLtkT5lV4g
Pat Livingston – You bet I would (If I could) / Inst – Money / EX / £75 (Super soulful dreamy crossover, a personal fave.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nI4sIxN8A8
Pat Clayton – Someone else’s turn / You’ve got to share – Silver Tip / EX / £70 (Very clean copy of these two nice finger snapping NS dancers.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj55sMhJYWk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2ygLaCBBJ8
Big Jim’s Border Crossing – Love built on a strong foundation / You’re good for me girl – Zanzee / EX / £70 (Killer crossover double header from dream duo JR Bailey/Ken Williams.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG090_okmYY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62C7cWlwVYo
Ray Batts – Love me / Don’t take my dreams – Eales / EX / £75 (Real nice 1977 midtempo crossover. with flute and some great guitar play. Funky soul on the flip.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9hqwxDDVGg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoDKKFnobq0
Jack Montgomery – Beauty isn’t born – Auston’s / EX / £70 (Classic Detroit crossover slowie that comes highly recommended.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si_pCp9mKOc
Zilla Mayes – All I want is you / I love you still – Tou-Sea / EX / £65 (Two extremely good sides, one leaning towards crossover soul, the slower flip to deep soul. Pristine white demo copy complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_wk-Y66Qn0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWDb8P0MUOc
Maxine Weldon – I want Sunday back again – Monument / VG+ / £60 (The released version of the previously unreleased Bettye Swann biggie. Very rare stock copy, never seen another. Copy has a pressing mark which creates a couple of soft pops price reduced. Complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwwA-TJ17kY
Cruisers – Mink and sable mable / Picture us – Gamble / VG / £60 (White demo of this fantastic crossover dancer now finally getting big. Flip is a nice sweet soul ballad. Vinyl has some scuffs and light marks, dancer side plays well but the ballad flip has some occasional light surface noise. Label on ballad side has a small stain from removed sticker.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6djQRpDJpu0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb1c8Ge3R6I
Larry Sanders – This is my prayer / This world – Sound of Soul / EX / £60 (The best tracks of his Stranger/Prophet of Soul LP. Essential!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f58r1-yt5uQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RfcyYgCDcU
Marva W. Taylor – Nothing I’d rather be than your weakness – Forte / EX / £50 (Classic crossover from the artist better known as Marva Whitney. So soulful!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNICOootiQM
Maxine Brown – It’s torture / I got love – Kent / EX / £50 (1985 Kent 45 featuring two superb previously unissued 60’s dancers.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AHw0776h_I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZCd-a9Lu-Q
Carla Thomas – I’ll never stop loving you / I play for keeps – Kent / EX / £50 (Two killer sides from Rufus’ daughter. One previously unissued and one previous LP only, both again both simply beautiful.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmgSxBEIr7s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYCRI5bXzno
Voice Masters – If a woman catches a fool / You’ve hurt me baby – Bamboo / EX / £45 (Nice copy of this classic double header that usually turns up beat up.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9yxlX47Z6I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL3Rj9epr3c
Linnie Walker – Darn well / People let me know – Amtonac / EX / £45 (Two sides of funky folky soul)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxXzv0Z83ro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54omSQ563rY
Bobby Womack & Brotherhood – Home is where the heart is – Columbia / EX / £45 (Clean white demo of this iconic dancer, comes in company sleeve too.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhZj0OZdElA
South – Daybreaks – A&M / EX / £40 (White demo of this nice folky crossover dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQac3JBw8zw
Hot Chocolate – We had true love – Coco / EX / £40 (Excellent midtempo crossover off their very rare album. Funk flip. Scarce issue copy complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWSSmbrqPls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU6kaQTKe2s
Barbara Acklin – Am I the same girl – Brunswick / EX / £40 (Timeless classic that still sounds fresh and lovely. Clean copy complete with company sleeve, BB hole through label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZzIl25d6_0
Elements – Just to be with you – Saru / EX / £40 (Perhaps the best version of the Bobby Dukes/O’Jays song. Superb crossover dancer. Price reduced due to a rather long scratch on the far less interesting “Son in law” side which creates pops.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rAyEMAqXWU
Pat & Pam – I’m the one who loves you / I love you yes I do – Out Own / EX / £40 (Two highly recommended Chicago crossover sides. I just love this sound! White demo copy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LywUGGOssEs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCGNiTWRzA4
Denise Chandler – Yes I’m ready / You’ve hurt me now – Lock / EX / £25 (Killer version of the Barbara Mason classic. I used this one as the intro for my latest mix. Flip ain’t bad either.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUVzdgIpiHo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pZHjVGQqUo
Les McCann – Sad little girl / Corey Glover – Little girl – White label / EX / £25 (Bootleg coupling LP only 60’s dancer and a 1998 CD album cut which sounds like Al Green. Large center.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOj_DapMUSs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH8QA1SNH30
Emanuel Laskey – Remember me always / Part 2 – Stag / EX / £15 (Lovely Detroit slowie.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWek7f_ZRQc
Betty Everett – Prophecy – Sound Stage 7 / EX / £15 (Dancer version of the superb Lamont Dozier tune.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eAeSl0NecU
Thornton Sisters – Big city boy – Bobsan / VG+ / £15 (White demo copy of charming girl group NS dancer. Vinyl has light marks but it plays well.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtJA7aMVNJw
Leon Haywood – You know what / You and your moody ways – Evejim / EX / £12 (Excellent crossover backed with a catchy dancer. First label before Atlantic.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSZRS6wnCpE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybJ5C-9ohfo
Beverley Hills – I don’t care anymore – Air Play / EX / £8 (Highly recommended version of the Doris Duke track, soul with a story!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fGEPSlrRqc
Barbara Mason – Ain’t got nobody / Oh, how it hurts – Arctic / EX / £8 (Philly soul evergreens!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wvu5sEkQRk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X_anVJVbeY
Garland Green – Come through me / Millie Jackson – House for sale – Kent / EX / £6 (Two great sides, the previously unissued crossover dancer from Garland Green and the Millie Jackson NS scene hit.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfb9s7w3fCs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EklUUvsDwZk
Cliff Nobles – Love is all right / the horse – Phil LA of Soul / EX / £5 (Classic cheapie that’s always nice to hear out on the club. Styrene copy complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un08pHWuwDQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwwyc_ZMPrI
Ballad/Deep/Sweet/Group Harmony 45’s
Little Mickey & the Sticks of Dynamite/the Dynamites – I’m so lonely / Disco party – Pounds / EX/VG+ / £400 (Super rare Cordele, Georgia release. Group is called “The Sticks of Dynamite” on the picture sleeve, and as “The Dynamite” on label. One side is a lowrider type slowie, the other side pretty poor party funk. With the picture sleeve unlike the couple of copies that sold through eBay, and the vinyl here is clean too.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o-BwsCqwsc
Deceptions – Of all the hearts / People – Brooks / EX / £400 (Clean copy of this the most indemand as well as rarest version of the Danny Gold song. Pressed slightly off centre but plays well.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GjwuhMoi-g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Z0-x-kCWg
Betty Wright – Paralyzed – Deep City / EX / £300 (Early Betty Wright killer, superb slowie with a lowrider feel. Flipside label has a mark from removed sticker.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REqvUw2obNo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jU15E7Elm8
Rick St. John – One heart hurting / You got to fall in love Part three – Independent / VG+ / £300 (Very rare sweet soul gem, killer stuff! Decent dancer on the flip. Record visually just shy of EX with some light marks, plays great.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gonuA_-6xEg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8L5RmW5yQs
Ordells – Sippin’ a cup of coffee – Dionn / EX / £200 (Clean original of this classic lowrider oldie. Deeeeep!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAyZ4ct5IVo
Inclinations – I’m gonna make love last this time / The harder we try – Janus / EX / £200 (White vinyl demo of this heavy indemand double header. And rightly so, both sides are amazing. Last few eBay copies sold for more.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWLU_K0VI6o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QDEEOtapp8
Topics – I don’t have to cry / So fine – Carnival / EX / £150 (Rare promo copy original of this fine 1966 group soul harmony cut. Usually seen on bootleg. I think it’s this fine groups first release. Flip is decent northern soul.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H8d878O3h0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_LDMiqVuCg
Rock Candy – I don’t think I’ll ever love another / Alone with no love – Dontee / VG+ / £150 (Rare white demo of this popular double header. One lowrider classic, the original to Darling Dears with less boom crashing drums, and one NS Mecca era classic. Vinyl looks pretty clean but ballad side has a some light crackles in the intro, dance flip plays clean. Labels has ring wear, tiny bit on the dancer side and moderate on the ballad one.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6m3XW5Jr4M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLhzlX1UScg
Talisman – Shady side of town / Running from the devil – Head Hunters / EX / £140 (Lovely group harmony sound with a funky flip. Current indemander. Record has a rather large warp but it’s not sharp so plays without problem.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRJtw1WqQhQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of72xwoxH_c
Steve Parks – Still thinking of you – Reynolds / EX / £125 (Essential Bay Area ballad with a unique sound.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRaOKDd8HGU
Soul Majestic’s – I done told you baby – Chicago Music Bag / EX / £120 (Rarest label for this alltime great.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5m0gXGl5hU
Flairs – Where you live / You got to steal it – Rap / EX / £110 (One of the best Chicago group harmony cuts I’ve heard. Peculiar lyrics.. Flip is classic northern soul.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Jfza0cntQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzAMuCFL4Pg
Depths of Love – I just can’t find a love – Sage / EX / £100 (Amazing sweet soul by unknown female group. Clean vinyl but please note the pressing is not a high quality job.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ucvpgB2J1Y
Delvons – Girls get ready (Here we come) – Pato / EX (w/ warp) / £100 (Real nice group harmonies once you get pass the intro which uses a tad too much organ for my taste. Rare 1974 release. Record has a warp which is not sharp so it plays nicely along my Technics 1210/Shure M44G with 1,5g tracking. £500 at the raresoulman.co.uk website.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LOQSEdJx7Y
Harlem Meat Company – I’m not gonna be anybody’s fool – Cash / EX / £90 (Rarer yellow label 45 of this Chicago killer. Group soul harmony at it’s best.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmd39vmZNcc
Web – The same old me – GES / EX / £80 (Nice clean copy of this rare, pleading slowie.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ald2rt17bos
Spidells – Don’t you forget that you’re my baby / If it ain’t one thing – Coral / EX / £80 (Lowrider style slowie backed with a NS dancer. Yellow promo, dancer side has two tiny X on label, ballad side has tiny “W7” written on label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO6tJm8QTEU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsc1kWrno0s
Moses Dillard & Text Town Display – I’ve got to find a way – Curtom / EX / £75 (Cult artist, cult 45. Watch out for the hip hop drums.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A97FVcuV5Oo
Decisions – You look like an angel – Sussex / EX / £70 (Very rare stock copy of this excellent slow group harmony. Nice super clean vinyl copy too. Uptempo flip. This is the same group who have the two very sought after York releases.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RXJMCi3n_k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kuxo6HJyV0c
Gloria Taylor – Deep inside of you – Columbia / EX / £50 (Stunning slowie from the ever great Gloria Ann Taylor. Clean white demo vinyl copy in company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI4eeaK3lPA
Dynamic Five – Lover’s lullabye – United Artists / EX / £50 (White/yellow demo copy of this iconic sweet soul ballad, best track from their ultra rare album.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQobqNR3b8U
Brothers of Soul – Can’t get you off my mind / Hurry, don’t linger – Boo / EX / £50 (Two lovely sides of Detroit group soul. Fred Bridges RIP.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bxk4k9sRak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nolnw0USfZ0
Brothers of Soul – I guess that don’t make me a loser / Hurry, don’t linger – Boo / EX / £30 (Two lovely sides of Detroit group soul. Fred Bridges RIP. Styrene copy with two bb holes through the label, apart from that a nice clean copy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acrD-Beb5mQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nolnw0USfZ0
Exceptionals – What about me / Unlucky girl – GRT / EX / £45 (Killer sweet soul backed with a nice midtempo crossover track. White demo.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9xoCGwVOMc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDe1C5cfwSI
Freddie Waters – Love is a strange thing – Ref-O-Ree / EX / £45 (Great group harmony, Freddie with an to me unknown backing group.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VCt4DGptU4
Nue Spectrum – Just a little love (Goes a long way) – Flo-Jay / EX / £40 (Rare Compton, California sweet soul ballad. Nice clean copy!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nejjm0K_7n4
New Experience – It doesn’t seem so long ago – Ariola America / EX / £40 (Amazing sweet soul ballad, rare one that only came out on the b-side of the issue copies.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J–svF0TayE
Freddie North – Oh lord, what are you doing to me – A-Bet / VG+ / £40 (Lovely version, for your dramatic needs. DJ copy, labels has a little bit of edge wear from H2O contact.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2Lzs5Twy7w
Vegas – I need your love – Cle An Thair / EX / £40 (Clean copy of this sweet soul indemander.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wyRJfn602M
Dee Clark – In these very tender moments – Columbia / EX / £35 (White demo of this lovely folky feel slowie.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4LwqkmQ2hE
Duke Turner – Give me some sugar baby / Part 2 – Spinning Top / EX / £35 (Highly recommended first label of this spaced out ballad, and more importantly is you get the even better Part 2 here. Pure Mod-Art style Chicago soul!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHfd4hrpC58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNTZ0DWVFKY
Black & Blue – Of all the hearts – Game / EX / £35 (Lovely crossover version of the song also done by the Deceptions, Peace Justice & Equality and by Danny Gold.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5YZLKxQ6_o
Little Johnny Truitt – That’s what love will do – A-Bet / EX / £35 (Very nice deep soul ballad backed by a decent midtempo effort. Promo copy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvYC8Bs_S3s
Dee & Don – How much it hurts me – A-Bet / EX / £30 (Lovely deep soul duet backed with gritty midtempo. Promo copy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39EDf9nZzK8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pDzojEo6Rk
Bobby Oroza – This love – Stylart / EX / £30 (DJ copy of this popular 2016 lowrider taylor made.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTCiU5sI1Zo
Top Shelf – Give it up – Calla / EX / £30 (Classic group harmony ballad, here on the lesser seen Calla release.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bIHj2PBNOw
Members of the Staff – Stop the bells / I wanna thank you – Evejim / EX / £30 (Super atmospheric and classic sweet soul, flip is a decent dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJROGAhGYa0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZEwuQ5rOBE
Symphonics – Boy (Please help me) / It’s gonna be real hard – Abc / EX / £25 (White demo copy, two excellent slow sides of girly soul. Complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMBIkLU21Og
Rozetta Johnson – Mine was real – Clintone / VG+ / £18 (White demo of this classic crossover soul cut. Vinyl has a few light marks, “Mine was real” side plays well, flipside with the occasional light crackle.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEgonBHKJuM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEYwGF4LyqQ
Notations – Just you and me / I’ve been tryin’ – Twinight / EX / £15 (Clean copy of this fine Chicago group harmony double sider.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xQQr4YfaMg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0lGHFhxFMc
Radiations – Love be not a stranger – Valise / VG+ / £15 (Very nice group soul harmonies on this obscure sweet soul ballad. Vinyl looks clean but the pressing is a little bit crackly hence the VG+ grading.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3NXhVSXhLE
James T – Beggin’ / Time heals all pain – Reid’s World / EX / £10 (Superb 1977 deep soul on Clarence Reid private label. Flip is a nice midtempo modern instrumental.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJNEkLBiXyk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5VMPr2R8Qw
Margie Alexander – What’cha tryin’ to do to me / Gotta get a hold on me – Chi-Sound/UA / EX / £10 (Lovely slowie backed with disco. Disco label side has small sticker. )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbj-DofwDAQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0xE6dwDRrE
Family Circle – Stop turn around – Calla / EX / £8 (Promo copy of this excellent group harmony ballad. Decent dancer on the flip.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6T-AvQUg4g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOS2ra9u85o
Fred Johnson – Full time dream – Capri / EX / £8 (Gold label copy of this dreamy Mod-Art style ballad, essential stuff! Small tear on “Full time dream” label side and a price sticker on the flip. Flipside ain’t too bad either.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99pUuCEHjdU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi7Buk7bsR4
Soul & Boogie 12”
Jay Player – Love is the answer – Bevnik / EX / £200 (Sunset label original first press of this superb 1982 modern soul dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z9obEKAupo
Sam Butler – I can’ get over (Loving you) – SRI / EX / £200 (Classic and smooth modern soul with a two step feel. White label DJ copy, original with the “Mastered by Capitol” stamp in the run out, most copies of this you see is the bootleg.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj9KTV6yMTA
M.V.P. – She’s naive – Master-Trak / EX / £125 (As new copy of this soulful boogie banger.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw39byi5ACg
Charles Summerville – I’m gonna dial this number – Chas / VG / £100 (One of the best mid 1980’s ballads I’ve heard, just stunning. Super rare Flint, Michigan modern soul. Record is signed by the artist, who also boasts to sing and play all instruments on the label. Record has marks and it plays with occasional background crackles, my old copy as I just upgraded with a cleaner one.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeBjx2beqqs
Skip Mahoney – Janice / Don’t stop now – Salsoul / EX/VG+ / £100 (White demo copy of this classic, complete with company sleeve with title sticker. Cover just shy of EX with a tiny bit of general wear.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEBt5URP8_Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg4-E2bxhGU
Terry Callier – I don’t want to see myself (Without you) – Erect / EX/EX / £70 (Classic 1982 release and still unique in it’s kind. Huge demand again!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiUjSElgoPk
Truth – What direction / Thank you girl for hanging on – Philly Groove / EX / £70 (Superb Philly double header, a real good jazzy slowie and a uptempo feelgood typical Philly dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXfPUG4OVHg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE_9W_148wk
Cash – Hot thang / I know you care – Casbar / EX / £45 (Reissue of the indemand boogie dancer, instrumental and vocal versions. But also holds the previously unissued “I know you care”.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W33VVNKkGME
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMIOLtdT1sw
Frankie Lee – I am love – California Gold / EX / £30 (Tough midtempo modern, works well in a two step set too.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15VTTftuIHE
Lew Kirton – Heaven in the afternoon – T.K. Disco / EX/VG+ / £30 (Classic modern soul from the Invitations lead singer. Vinyl is clean but company sleeve has ring wear and weaker end of VG+.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWI9iMkwI_g
Albums
Topics – Wanted live by million girls – NCS / EX/VG+ / £500 (Lovely album here! Modern dancers in “Keep dancin’”, “Man” and “Rose”, awesome sweet soul in “Choice of a million girls”. Vinyl is clean but has a very slight warp not affecting play. Cover is overall very nice but there’s some very light wear to the edges and back has a couple of small stains. Back has been signed by the artist.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dmVczk-3Yo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdepLN-LkhI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQchOOOl0zA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_-dtrwJCcU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8LJnduddJw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6um0YcwmVgo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ojG0Jf8arg
Ambassadors – Soul summit – Arctic / EX/NM / £300 (Classic rare soul album filled to the brim with great group soul cuts in all tempos. Truly as new copy here, no flaws.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUsTuJgA1gI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS37ViM1zII
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81NnSzMhhD4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS5k-EIumM0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeJFQNGlss8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqVlzprCq-Y
Lovelites – With love from – Uni / EX/VG+ / £200 (Essential soul album with solid listening from start to finish. Vinyl is super clean, cover just shy of EX with just a hint of ring wear.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ4wG01wIgg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdyhbCzJfM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcEeR-Gf55g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfI2djiNoQE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD5lpscIZe8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOUNP3wBSZM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bldR7LnegME
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBIOOj2Nkto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhrfwaOFiLQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm8rB1ApZmE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ZvlvtMDc8
Tommy Tate – Hold on – Vivid/Malaco / EX/EX / £160 (1979 japanese only LP with the previously unissued monsters “I can’t do enough for you baby” and “Do you think there’s a chance”. As new copy complete with insert.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfMov9pieZs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZadZQfr29c
V/A – Brief Encounter with sweet soul music – P-Vine / EX/EX / £150 (Japanese compilation from 1988 which holds a bunch of great tracks from Brief Encounter, Allison, Imperial Wonder and Continental Showstoppers. Main interest comes from the incredible ballad “Where will I go” by Brief Encounter which was previously unreleased before appearing here. Complete with insert and OBI. OBI has been opened and has wrinkles on back.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6VolP_GCPI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppeVSfY1e5M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjYdC60zuI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wR7esv9Sfw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzZqtKLyABU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48rRUoSeB4A
For full track list: https://www.discogs.com/Various-Brief-Encounter-With-Sweet-Soul-Music/release/1894032
Garnet Mimms – As long as I have you – United Artists / EX/EX / £90 (Great early soul LP. The whole album is nice listening throughout with dancer standouts being the title track, “There goes my baby” and “Tell me baby”. Super clean/minty mono copy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc2y9X08tN8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0npYXCzvL0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gsIyb_LnGE
Four Mints – Gently down your stream – Capsoul / EX/NM / £90 (Green/white label copy of this classic rare soul album. Filled with group soul goodies such as “Why did I go” and “You’re my desire”.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBHxHPBiKj4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNSi7en7G-4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gIJwTCdKdA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIcLlQtgGKE
Peace, Justice and Equality – It’s time – Stone Gold / EX/EX / £60 (Rare soul album featuring to me the best version of essential mellow groove cut “Of all the hearts”. Don’t miss out the sublime sweet soul cuts in the title track and in “I done you wrong”. As new condition apart from a light scuff on a-side which is not affecting play.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd-E_mr2oz0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW2qZaoWUFk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuIDRza2hoc
Garland Green – Spring sides – Kent / EX/EX / £45 (1990 compilation featuring both released and previously unissued stuff. Previously unissued standouts in “Come through me”, “Just what the doctor ordered” and a spoken intro take of “Just loving you” which just crushes the released 45 version.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EklUUvsDwZk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvXIw7iMIVk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B10gsi4eaaQ
Larry Saunders – The prophet of soul – Soul International / EX/VG / £40 (Essential album! Solid listening throughout with personal standouts in “This world”, “This is my prayer” and “Darling I love you”. This album came out three times, first with plain sleeve on the Sound of Soul label. Then remixed versions on Soul International entitled “Stranger” then here as “The prophet of soul”. Vinyl is clean, sleeve looks good but has partial upper seam split and a cut out saw mark.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTMQJeihX-w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huqxk3_iWbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TMHTtv-Tao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0ukEC77MTM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXSJiDhRzGs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVjOxBJKmRY
Mildred Clark & the Melody-Aires – 2000 years – ABC / EX/EX / £30 (With the classy modern/gospel dancer “Keep trying”. Nice clean copy with sleeve still in shrink.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j79S6V3_65s
Exportations – Meet the Exportations – United Artists / EX/VG+ / £12 (With the killer LP only track “Fell in love too late”. A dancer for grown ups. Cut corner, sleeve also has part split on lower mid seam.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFLx9IwvsKU
Prince Charles & the City Beat Band – Gang War – Greyhound / EX/EX / £8 (Includes the killer two stepper “Passion”. Clean copy, french press.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osKmQnq4CfQ
Chairmen of the Board – In session – Invictus / VG+/EX / £8 (Their second LP. Filled with hits like “Everything’s Tuesday” but the main thing with this LP to me is the album only killer “All we need is understanding” that will freshen up any DJ set. Set that intro on repeat! Vinyl is clean apart from a couple of inaudible scuffs on b-side.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSXsXSic_ug
Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes – Royal rappin’s – Polydor / VG+/VG+ / £5 (With their LP only cover of “Sweet music, soft lights, and you”, two step/rare groove delight! LP has a few sleeve marks but plays well. Cover has a couple of creases.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vj2YOl92gs