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Hello and welcome to the August 2018 list! I hope you all had a great summer, and that you are now keen to add some great records to your collection. 

 

A rather mixed bag this time around. Slim 45 sections includes modern soul, northern/crossover, sweet/deep/group and soulful reggae. There’s a meaty 12 inch section and a few nice albums in an album section ending the list.

 

BR, Karl

 

 

 

Modern Soul & 2 Step 45’s


Al Mason – Good lovin – Fynal Vynal / EX / £450 (Classic modern soul dance out of Washington D.C. Such an evergreen!!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18m21lzpJ1o

 

Fire & Fury – Baby, you really got me going / I’ve got what you need – RAM / EX / £350 (Aka Gliders aka Brothers by Choice. Super rare 45 that came out before their album and singles on Ala. One side did get a 45 release later, one did not. Two great sides with the amazing two step/midtempo modern soul dancer “Baby, you really got me going” being my pick.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0iNrhQFBi0

 

Johnni Starr – I done found myself – Blue Wave / VG / £275 (Great rare modern soul. First release on the Hott Ice/Chain Reaction label. Jukebox swirl mark, plays well but not perfect. Actual copy for sale in the clip, see how it plays.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLfVUPUAb_o

 

Personal Touch – It ain’t no big thing – Pap / EX / £170 (Killer version of the classic Patrick Adams track.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdClsBRFetc

 

O.T. Sykes – My first love / Stone crush on you – Fun City / EX / £170 (Killer double header! Awesome two step signed Wayne Douglas Jr, and classic modern soul flip. Gold label first press, not the yellow/goldish later one.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5b-AQ5UIz0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzitjE7W-1E

 

O.T. Sykes – My first love / Stone crush on you – Fun City / EX / £140 (Gold label first press, Dancer side on this copy has some light marks causing a little crackle in the first part.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5b-AQ5UIz0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzitjE7W-1E

 

O.T. Sykes – I need somebody’s loving bad – Fun City / EX / £5 (1985 two stepper, his last in a great string of them.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVw4ayd0Dpk

 

Percy & Them – Look in the mirror of my eyes / Trying of find a new love – Roulette / EX / £125 (Absolutely solid modern soul double header. Another winner from Percy Hargrove and his group. What would be the price of this if released on a indie label? Clean issue copy.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dW40_3h5f0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7b33HOvSLE

 

Nyhtjar – Fortune – Rca / EX / £80 (Under the radar modern dancer, and such a beauty. Very rare stock only release. Nice copy complete with company sleeve.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWUf7Zsf4q8

 

Marvin Holmes & Justice – You better keep her – Brown Door / EX / £45 (Clean vinyl copy of this classic modern soul dancer. Should go the same big way as Bileo, King Tutt etc.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YPang8KyEo

 

Sai Whatt?? – She’s my woman – Stash / EX/VG / £40 (Nice slice of LA modern soul.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7RJ2EEbksI

 

Synergy feat Donnell Pitman – More people than me / Can you feel it – JBP / EX / £25 (Two sides of great Chicago underground disco/modern soul. Sleeve has a dedication/signature from producer Jimmy Tillman.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8FgBpkYv-E

 

Bill Cosby – A simple love affair – Capitol / VG+ / £25 (Killer 2 step, with a humorous edge.. Quite a tricky one to pick up on 45, perfect B White two step type of groove.Promo copy. Vinyl has some light marks, plays well.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvU-gVAXxgg

 

Junior Byron – Woman / Dance to the music – Vanguard / EX / £20 (Two cool sides of synthezised disco, here in 3:19 vs 3:58 edited versions. White demo.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umwcoJ_W-ro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACLqT7O0hqo

 

Herbie Hancock – Stars in your eyes – Columbia / EX / £8 (Super soulful disco, deep stuff.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wH8PF9-94g

 

Switch – It’s so real – Gordy / EX / £5 (Perfect little two stepper!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttnjMt_Y8j4

 

Mtume – C.O.D. (I’ll deliver) – Epic / EX / £5 (Killer two step cut off their 1984 “You, me and he” album. Clean copy complete with company sleeve.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiW0ClFLw6I

 

Northern & Crossover Soul 45’s


Elements – Hey lady / Got to make it right – Saru / EX / £225 (Solid double header on this legendary label, crossover dancer backed with group soul ballad. Writing on label, says “D.J. copy”.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIbnNV2Twjw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1MtBA70fxM

 

Sharon McMahan – Get out of my life – Columbia / EX / £200 (Perfect piece of Philly floater from 1973, Bobby Martin production. White demo vinyl copy with same flip. Writing on labels, says “25c”.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-UWTDtsBPA

 

Cleveland Robinson – Boy / Somebody to love – Nosnibor / EX / £175 (Pink label versions of these two great midtempo dancers.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQG92ZQHBBM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Iowsusa6Tw

 

Mixed Emotions – Am I imposing – Rock-way / EX / £70 (Killer crossover dancer every bit as good as “Gold of my life”. 1975 recording that stayed unreleased until this 2003 45.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3OPQeHXK3M

 

Ballad/Deep/Sweet/Group Harmony 45’s


Small Society – Just loving you / If you stand by me – Cadde / EX / £400 (Nice clean copy of this amazing 1973 lo-fi soul double header. One slow side, one dancer.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv_7sawREWE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzxm9vzm0_8

 

Sam Savage – My lady – RRS / EX / £90 (Killer 1983 slowie out of St. Petersburg, Florida. Minty fresh copy.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmCjokijos0

 

Rotations – If I could be like Columbus where would we be / Don’t ever hurt me girl – Law-Ton / EX / £35 (Ignore the title, perfect group soul! Flip is northern-ish and good too. Another winner from Emandolynn stable which has Nurons, Tearra and more. )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDVHMWA4K4

 

Soulful, Funky & Roots Reggae 45’s

 

Lloyd Williams – I’m in love with you – Studio One / EX / £165 (Nice clean copy of this lovely reggae soul dancer, a real feel good pearl. Strings version. Jackie Mittoo “Song bird” on flip. White/cream label variation, Jamaica original.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v322dJLLWw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mErf1GQtcy4

 

Glen Adams – Do your thing – White blank / VG / £115 (Deeeep reggae dance version of the Isaac Hayes song. White label blank, with label it’s on the Brooklyn Nu-Sound label. Light marks but decent player.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hld2qwo9zI

 

Clive Bradley ‎– Party On The Block – Ka La Loo / EX / £100 (Funky Trinidad time! On a Canada pressing. Vinyl is clean but the bad news here is someone made a cover up using a black felt pen covering the “Party on the block” label side completely and disguising all text on the flip.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxJWiMtBPcs

 

Ronnie Davis – Beware of evil men – President / EX / £90 (Extremely good, and deep roots dancer. Clean Canada original but has name written on label.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXQbUUvRWik

 

Frankie Chivago Young – Hello stranger – Ultra / EX / £90 (Mr Zhivago gives the Mrs Lewis classic a go. White/yellow jamaican orig, rare one!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp0F6GO6esw

 

Adoms Treo – Reggae exprence – Nu-Sound / EX / £90 (Deep soulful reggae dancer on this obscure Brooklyn, NY label. Flipside is a calypso tune by Equitables.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMqeokoFJqE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r75xKhz9-s

 

Black Seed & the Black Diamond Band – Ice cream man – Black Seed / EX / £75 (Solid rootsy dancer. Very rare Miami release, same label as smooth soul ballad “Deli que” by Jeffrey Sears.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbghha9ozcM

 

Main Attraction – Jam up / Jam down – The Mountain Label / VG+ / £60 (Solid roots reggae with some real cool synthesizers. Writing on label and tiny tear. Jamaica original.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSQpRVU3Z4k

 

Della Humphrey – Dreamland – Dreamland / VG+ / £45 (Soulsinger on a King Sporty reggae production. The result? Not surprisingly soulful reggae, and a superb and charming tune.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SgJs38mYJk

 

King Sporty – I’m in a dancing mood / Don’t kill the goose – Kingston / EX / £40 (Two nice slightly funky soul reggae sides. Nice clean copy, has 50 cent rubber stamp on both sides of the label.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhizJWsNB04

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V78rig25gjw

 

Lloyd Parks – Reach out – Parks / EX / £25 (Deep reggae dance version of the Four Tops hit. As new jamaican orig copy, rare on 7 inch.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGOgs3fcjj4

 

Derrick Harriott – Groovy situation – Crystal / VG / £20 (Very nice and classic reggae version of the Jerry Butler tune. Vinyl has many light marks but plays well. Jamaica original with light yellow print.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFE0iijXI-U

 

Marvels – Rock steady / Be my baby – Pama Supreme / VG- / £15 (Heavy club classic versions! Lots of marks and scuffs, both sides plays fine for DJ use in club “Rock steady” but not something for the picky collector of course.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neEuMxZg-PU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pCY6VCIjM

 

Gregory Issacs – Open the door to your heart – Andy’s 45 / VG+ / £15 (Yellow label jamaican original of this groovy cover of the D Banks classic. Writing on label. )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UJveBQPZc0

 

Hortense Ellis – Woman of the ghetto – Hot Shot! / EX / £12 (Nice reggae dance version of the Marlena Shaw classic. Super clean US copy.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcGG9J-EQrk

 

Messengers – Is it because I’m black – Mirte / VG / £10 (Lloyd Charmers production of the Syl Johnson classic. 1973 UK press that was a givaway with a “Nutrament” product if the label says the truth. Record has light marks and small writing on label, plays well overall but with the occasional pop/crackle.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O1V4ZbyChY

 

Soul & Disco 12”


Rideout – Someone special – Rota / EX / £160 (Another winner by Len Rideout, classic modern soul/disco dance track. Clean copy of this rare 12 incher.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3in9kS0e7u8

 

Sai Whatt?? – She’s my woman – Stache / EX/VG / £100 (Red label copy of this superb slice of LA modern soul. Company sleeve has light general wear, both “Put your weight on it” label side + cover has “10” written on it with a black felt pen.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmyMbzDwBFA

 

Marta Acuna – Dance, dance, dance – P&P / EX/EX / £70 (Super clean copy of this classic Patrick Adams production. Company sleeve still in shrink etc.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob5FFepdfsc

 

Janice McClain – Giving my love – Mon-Tab / EX / £50 (Classic LA disco indie. Edge of label has a fade like mark plus small tear and residue from removed sticker.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGFK2xLmOjI

 

Hudson People – Trip to your mind – Ensign / EX/EX / £45 (Great classic UK club sound. Slightly smoother mix here than on the Hithouse 12”.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13e-w0PfBak

 

Lesette Wilson Projekt-1 – Look into tomorrow – Some-1 / EX / £45 (Classic jazz funk, always been a rare one.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfHK2VIL5v8

 

M.L.S. – Extra careful – Charlotte Amalie / EX / £35 (Lovely feelgood underground NYC disco. Label has rubber promo stamp.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EorUEZMnioM

 

Crue-l Grand Orchestra feat Philip Ramirez – Spend the day without you – Crue-l / EX/EX / £30 (Classic dancer which still sounds great! 1997 Japan original.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRfjOWcgrZk

 

Marcus – Love they don’t know you – Marcus / EX / £25 (Superb gospel modern soul dancer.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtoA_XdvyLY

 

Ci Ci – (You got me) Hypnotized – Creative Funk / EX / £25 (Sublime 1984 Clifton Dyson penned slowie. Superior to the version on his album.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeGrQnqpxN8

 

Marvin Gaye feat Bobby Depasois – Music feel the soul – Choonz Inc / EX / £15 (2003 club classic utilizing Marvin Gaye to great effect.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brG3WGO6iDQ

 

Elaine Stepter – Always, be a part of you – 1800 / EX / £10 (Killer two step only available on this 12”. A title that used to be pricey before Discogs.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua55ssU1a9w

 

Willie “Beaver” Hale – Groove-on – T.K. Disco / S/S / £10 (Still sealed copy of this classy classic.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXzuaDMUUaw

 

Fat Larry’s Band – Act like you know – Wmot / EX / £8 (Classic party disco! Similar backing to Whatnauts “Help is on the way”.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V46NFCtaJI

 

Cargo – Holding on for love – Relativity / EX/EX / £6 (US orig of this classic 80’s dancer. Company sleeve has small tear from removed sticker.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okIBY-c455A

 

Georgie Coles – Do you believe in fate – Provo / EX / £6 (Heavily synthesized version of the Sir John Roberts/Sandra Feva track, killer stuff!!)

 

Reggie Griffin – Whisper (In your ear) – Sweet Mountain / EX/VG+ / £5 (Promo copy of this modern soul gem, lovely midtempo Sylvia Robinson production from 1981. Company sleeve has a couple of blemishes but still looks nice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMiUyyNa2W8

 

Michael “Bo” Bohannon – EP – Café de Soul / EX / £5 (4 track promo EP from his 2001 “Build a fire” album. Superb Marvin Gaye-ish retro soul!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_3mjXtSE3k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXK82PTMDC8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go9iptXtfL8

 

Soul & Disco Albums


Paradise – s/t – Ebony / VG/VG+ / £110 (Rare UK original and their 1980 debut album. With the dancer “Keep the fire burning”. Record has a small warp on the outer grooves, I noticed a thud before the mentioned track started but plays fine apart from that with 1,5gr needle pressure. Apart from that it has some small sleeve marks and scuffs, plays great. Label has name written on it with ballpoint pen. Cover in nice condition, has vintage price sticker and title seam damage.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5QYA71pn-M

 

Paradise – Love is the answer – Priority / EX/EX / £40 (Their third and last album with more boogie and disco goodness.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2OtQtPrFr8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIx7b37xE_k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idFhXBkCnAU

 

Ohio Players – 16 greatest hits – Trip / EX/EX / £40 (With their stunning version of “Love slipped through my fingers” which only appeared on album and around ten years after the recording. Nice clean copy but has a little residue from removed price sticker up on the upper right corner.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X52U7cV28Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3w-tXKckBo

 

Roy Reid – Whap’n bap’n – Virgin / EX/EX / £10 (“Alphabet” cool piece of reggae disco. UK original.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rb3r_GzAKg

 

Ray Barretto – Can you feel it – Atlantic / EX/VG+ / £6 (With the fantastic “What part of heaven do you come from?” featuring Prince Philip Mitchell singing. Cover has cut out saw mark and small tear on back.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qf5QkmizC8

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