Hello and welcome to the K-Mart Records October sales list!
Once again heaving with goodies in all price ranges and in all sections, and the 12 inch section is back with a few tasty items.
PM to reserve!
BR, Karl
Modern Soul, Disco & Two Step 45’s
Ernest Baker – Alone again – Blue Soul / EX / £650 (Iconic modern soul dancer and still one of the best recordings ever. One of those you just wished you heard for the first time again.)
Eugene Gaspard – Holding on – Rosemont / EX / £150 (Moody, atmospheric New Orleans dancer. Vinyl is clean but label has wear on the “Holding on”-side and wear plus stain on the flip.)
Bert Barnett & Columbia – Joy in my life – Super Sonic / VG+ / £100 (Superb two step which really takes off in the later part of song. Instrumental version is stunning too! Vinyl has a few light marks, plays well but not perfect. Below link is made from the actual copy for sale.)
Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Searching – Polydor / VG+ / £60 (Classic rare groove, rare on 45. Record looks clean but plays with a tiny bit of crackle in places.)
Da Pliars – No football no more / Fan dance mix – Philly Sound Works / EX / £50 (Odd, rare release with a great percussive disco funk track on the flip. Great Philly production, the fenders are amazing. Writing on b-side.)
Demetrius (Dee Harvey) – Make it easy on yourself / William Bollinger – Your arms around him – [no label] / EX / £25 (Two previously unissued sides from the Sounds of Memphis label. First time on 45, real nice soulful boogie backed with deep soul.)
Copeland Davis – Morning spring / Jet – PDA / NM / £20 (2016 japanese release, previously only available on the original 1975 LP. Complete with pic inlay.)
Sam Dees – Tag tag tag – Kent Soul / EX / £15 (The original to the Bill Brandon song, previously unissued and first time on a Kent CD, then this unofficial release and finally a 45 release on the Diggin’ Deep label earlier this year.)
Joel Diamond Experience – Heaven in the afternoon – Casablanca / EX / £10 (Great disco take on the Lew Kirton classic. Clean copy complete with company sleeve.)
Checkmates Ltd. – Make love to your mind – Greedy / EX / £5 (Killer take of the Bill Withers classic, one for the two step crowd. Vinyl copy, writing on flip.)
Ann Sexton & the Masters of Soul – You’ve been gone too long – Impel / EX / £450 (Rare first local release of this iconic NS dancer. Super clean copy!)
Johnny Summers – I can’t let go – Yorktown / EX / £375 (Classic Stafford type of NS dancer that was featured on one of the Kent NS Millionaires volumes. One of I believe three different versions.)
Edward Hamilton & The Fifes – Call me / I’m gonna love you – Jameco / EX / £140 (Two amazing sides of Detroit soul from one of the best eras in music ever. Nice copy but the labels has a couple of issues. “A” and “B” written with ballpoint pen. Artist name on b-side has been scratched out.)
Clydie King – Only the guilty cry / By now – Philips / EX / £125 (Two very nice NS sides on a rare major label release. Labels has cut out hole and“By now” side has a little birro and sticker residue.)
Dee Irwin & Mamie Galore – I didn’t wanna do it, but I did – Imperial / EX / £100 (Clean vinyl issue copy of this sleeper. Killer crossover soul with hip hop drums. Destined for big things once it gets more widely known.)
Lee Moses – She’s a bad girl / Dark end of the street – Gates / EX / £75 (Great crossover dancer! Different version to Musicor and with a nice cover of the Dan Penn/James Carr song on the flip.)
Bobby Patterson – I’m in love with you – Action / EX / £50 (UK copy of this lovely midtempo dancer. Center is unfortunately missing and the less interesting flipside has small label tear.)
Bobby Patterson - My baby’s coming back to me / Guess who / – Jetstar / EX / £20 (Finger snapping dancer backed with Stevie Wonder inspired midtempo. DJ, yellow vinyl copy. Date and radio station rubber stamps. )
Love Column - Can’t get enough / You made me so very happy – Duo / EX / £25 (Uplifting Chicago soul double header, flip is an interesting take on the Brenda Holloway classic.)
Terry Callier – Ordinary Joe / Look at me now – Universal / NM / £20 (High quality japanese reissue with his two most loved/ indemand 45’s. Complete with pic inlay.)
Mandells - Now I know / Don’t turn your back on me – Trans World Sound / EX / £20 (Superb Chicago soul double header. Crossover backed with somewhat gritty dancer. Yellow label green text, vinyl label variation.)
Leon Haywood – You know what / You and your moody ways – Evejim / EX / £10 (Excellent xover double header, one midtempo and one uptempo dancer. First label, artists own before Atlantic.)
Child’s of Friendship Train Robbers – Jackie my old fashioned girl – Natural / EX / £65 (Classic sweet soul from these underground sweet soul masters.)
Magictones – I’ll make it up to you – Westbound / EX / £50 (Red label, black text first press of this killer Detroit group harmony cut. For the fans of sweet soul with hip hop drums.)
Clay Hammond - Women are human / Part time love – Versepto / EX / £15 (Superb ballad with a mildly controversial topic, “all woman are human”. Midtempo flip is nice too.)
Newday - Just another reason / Wait a minute – On Top / EX / £15 (Fantastic Chicago sweet soul, same Curtis penned song as Fascinations, Donny Hathaway/June Conquest and Passions.)
M.J. Wade – I’m gonna ball baby – Helva / EX / £110 (Fantastic midtempo modern soul dancer. Label says “Young girl” on flip but it plays long and short version of “I’m gonna ball baby”. Small label tear.)
Frederick – (You’re the best) That ever happened – Silhouette / S/S / £25 (Still sealed copy of this 2 step killer. I used it on my most recent Mixcloud mix, and you can use it to blow the socks off people. Did I hear somebody shout “reeeeewind!”?)
Delegation – Oh honey / The promise of love/Soul trippin’ Shady Brook / VG+ / £12 (White demo of this stellar 70’s classic. Don’t miss out on the fantastic midtempo dancer on the flip.)
Stephanie Mills – What cha gonna do with my lovin’ – 20th Century / EX / £5 (8:02 full length version of this soulful Mtume produced classic. Writing on label, says “V33”.)
Burton Inc. – L.A. will make you pay $$$ – Charli-Barbara / EX/EX / £300 (Fantastic west coast modern soul album. Dance tracks in “Why don’t you let me know” and the title track and midtempo/two step tracks in “Who you gonna get” and “Groovin’ in the nightclub”. Front cover has large signed dedication.)
V/A – Brief Encounter with sweet soul music – P-Vine / EX/EX / £110 (Japanese compilation with great cuts from Brief Encounter, Imperial Wonders, Allison and Continental Showstoppers. Main interest here is the stunning sweet soul ballad “Where will I go” only available here. Superior stripped down version, came out last year on a 7 inch with added production. Great copy complete with OBI and insert.)
Whatnauts – Introducing the Whatnauts – All Platinum / EX/EX / £110 (Nice copy of their 1970 debut. Filled with great cuts like “She’s gone to another”, “What’s left to give”, “Falling all over in love”. Cover has cut out hole)
Rance Allen Group – Say my friend – Capitol / VG/EX / £20 (Mizell bros magic! Especially on the 7:11 full length version of “Reasons to survive”. Vinyl has many light marks, someone partied a lot to it, and b-side small label damage but overall decent player especially on the main track.)
Richard Stepp – Holiday in Hollywood – Infinity / EX/VG+ / £18 (“Caught in a whirlwind” lovely blue eyed modern dancer which has been compiled. Small scribbling on label, cover has promo gold stamp.)
Deco – Fresh idea – Qwest / EX/EX / £18 (1983 modern soul with adult grooves galore. “Delicious” being my personal fave. Cover still in shrink but has tiny cut out saw mark.)
Coke Escovedo – Coke – Mercury / EX/EX / £15 (Great 1975 album with personal highlights in “Make it sweet” featuring Linda Tillery, “Rebirth” plus nice versions of “Why can’t we be lovers” and “If I ever lose this heaven”.)
Roy Ayers – No stranger to love – Polydor / EX/EX / £10 (Classic 1979 album with his great dance version of “What you won’t do for love” plus the classic disco cut “Don’t hide your love”)
J.O.B. Orchestra – Open the doors to your heart – Govinda / EX/VG+ / £8 (US original, filled with Hari Krishna approved modern soul dancers. “Don’t want that illusion”, “The Soul”, “I believe in thee” etc.)
YBS – s/t – Ariola / EX/EX / £8 (With a cover of the C Coulter track “Can’t fight the feeling” plus the even better “I could love but one boy”. Cover has promo gold stamp.)
Average White Band – Soul Searching – Atlantic / EX/EX / £8 (With their great version of Ned Dohenys “A love of your own” but also holds up well as an album. As new copy with cover still in shrink.)
Average White Band & Ben E. King – Benny and us – Atlantic / EX/EX / £6 (With a nice version of the Ned Doheny track “Get it up for love”. Cover in lower end of EX with one crease and tiny cut out saw mark.)
Ben E. King – I had a love – Atlantic / EX/EX / £6 (Killer Philly soul album filled awesome cuts, “Smooth sailing”, “I betcha didn’t know that” and more. Cover as new but has cut out saw mark, vinyl as new.)
A Taste of Honey – Another taste – Capitol / EX/EX / £6 (Mizell Bros production with the great “I love you”. Hype sticker on back has writing on it. Label has round orange sticker.)
Ohio Players – Ouch! – Boardwalk / EX/EX / £6 (“I’d better take a coffee break” great album only modern soul dance version of the Richard Dimples Fields track.)
Denise LaSalle & Satisfaction Guaranteed – s/t – Mca / EX/EX / £6 (Great modern/disco dancers in “I’m trippin’ on you” and “Sharing your love”. Cut out saw mark and small mark on cover.)
Imperials – Who’s gonna love me – Power Exchange / EX/VG+ / £5 (Somewhat overlooked UK modern soul. “Do what I gotta do” is just amazing. Cover has a little lamination issues but still looks neat.)
Moses Smith The Girl Across The Street Try My Love
Hello and welcome to the K-Mart Records October sales list!
Once again heaving with goodies in all price ranges and in all sections, and the 12 inch section is back with a few tasty items.
PM to reserve!
BR, Karl
Modern Soul, Disco & Two Step 45’s
Ernest Baker – Alone again – Blue Soul / EX / £650 (Iconic modern soul dancer and still one of the best recordings ever. One of those you just wished you heard for the first time again.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bPSLn3VjQs
Phillip Wright – Keep her happy – Dash / EX / £225 (Classic soulful Miami funk dancer. Instrumental side has small sticker)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LGB3GdscI0
Stratus – Girl – Wyldwood / EX / £175 (Popular blue eyed modern soul dancer with an incredible intro.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyn8DK8XMjc
Eugene Gaspard – Holding on – Rosemont / EX / £150 (Moody, atmospheric New Orleans dancer. Vinyl is clean but label has wear on the “Holding on”-side and wear plus stain on the flip.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeIS7SfmUxA
Al Mason – Good lovin’ – Bunky / EX / £100 (Later press on this fantastic modern classic.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOLIj3smOXg
Bert Barnett & Columbia – Joy in my life – Super Sonic / VG+ / £100 (Superb two step which really takes off in the later part of song. Instrumental version is stunning too! Vinyl has a few light marks, plays well but not perfect. Below link is made from the actual copy for sale.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl12sB2tg2o
Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Searching – Polydor / VG+ / £60 (Classic rare groove, rare on 45. Record looks clean but plays with a tiny bit of crackle in places.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuDUWp4h9h4
David Sea – Night after night – Crown Limited / EX / £60 (Killer modern soul, drum machines and punchy backing with great vocals.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i23ijlMxahk
Da Pliars – No football no more / Fan dance mix – Philly Sound Works / EX / £50 (Odd, rare release with a great percussive disco funk track on the flip. Great Philly production, the fenders are amazing. Writing on b-side.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9A15OGbshk
Winfield Parker – I wanna be with you – P&L / EX / £50 (Classic 1979 modern that was a three figure rarity before copies were found.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kLQW_KBSaw
Power Of Attorney – You got over on me – Nicetown / EX / £50 (Soulful instrumental modern soul dancer by this fine prison group.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXp-UzhWLwA
Darwin’s Theory – Keep on smiling – Lotus Land / EX / £40 (Two excellent, previously unissued modern soul sides on a since long out of print 45.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsZq497DzxI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzv7EdG_Gfs
Disco Dub Band - For the love of money – Movers / VG+ / £35 (Trippy UK version of the O’Jays hit. Some light marks but plays great.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLOx0nWT-lw
Demetrius (Dee Harvey) – Make it easy on yourself / William Bollinger – Your arms around him – [no label] / EX / £25 (Two previously unissued sides from the Sounds of Memphis label. First time on 45, real nice soulful boogie backed with deep soul.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13ugfDrML44
Tolbert – I’ve got it – Rojac / EX / £25 (Reissue of this legendary modern dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se3xsnliNvo
Copeland Davis – Morning spring / Jet – PDA / NM / £20 (2016 japanese release, previously only available on the original 1975 LP. Complete with pic inlay.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfb2vIuoMho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS4xjtHF4kg
Sam Dees – Tag tag tag – Kent Soul / EX / £15 (The original to the Bill Brandon song, previously unissued and first time on a Kent CD, then this unofficial release and finally a 45 release on the Diggin’ Deep label earlier this year.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9FUQUxpuKc
Seattle Pure Dynomite – I wonder love – One World / EX / £12 (Reissue of this superb modern soul dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g8eXC6SaU4
Joel Diamond Experience – Heaven in the afternoon – Casablanca / EX / £10 (Great disco take on the Lew Kirton classic. Clean copy complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSTXqqRdDDo
Mighty Pope – Tower of strength – Private Stock / EX / £6 (Sam Dees penned modern dancer, as new copy complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNXbPwRGNU8
David Geddes – Wise up girl – Big Tree / EX / £6 (Charming modern soul cheapie, uplifting dancer!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWrvnWqewF0
Chanson – All the time you need – Ariola America / EX / £6 (One of my all time fave two step cuts. Ultra soulful stuff!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0XV6JDEp1E
Brass Construction – The message (Inspiration) – UA / EX / £6 (Cool, quirky and great two stepper. Picture sleeve has two tiny number stickers.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjqW8NRalsI
Kinsman Dazz – I might as well forget loving you – 20th Century / EX / £5 (Essential two step!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLX9IkPBL74
Checkmates Ltd. – Make love to your mind – Greedy / EX / £5 (Killer take of the Bill Withers classic, one for the two step crowd. Vinyl copy, writing on flip.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUXRwLB2fOE
Northern & Crossover Soul 45’s
Ann Sexton & the Masters of Soul – You’ve been gone too long – Impel / EX / £450 (Rare first local release of this iconic NS dancer. Super clean copy!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTZ5tNgmmmA
Johnny Summers – I can’t let go – Yorktown / EX / £375 (Classic Stafford type of NS dancer that was featured on one of the Kent NS Millionaires volumes. One of I believe three different versions.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwnDM8HhZFs
Edward Hamilton & The Fifes – Call me / I’m gonna love you – Jameco / EX / £140 (Two amazing sides of Detroit soul from one of the best eras in music ever. Nice copy but the labels has a couple of issues. “A” and “B” written with ballpoint pen. Artist name on b-side has been scratched out.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb8q5IRnYDU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHtWkwHwUHY
Clydie King – Only the guilty cry / By now – Philips / EX / £125 (Two very nice NS sides on a rare major label release. Labels has cut out hole and“By now” side has a little birro and sticker residue.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dfFF1GoMWo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pl4O-OBJwU
Dee Irwin & Mamie Galore – I didn’t wanna do it, but I did – Imperial / EX / £100 (Clean vinyl issue 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
Lee Moses – She’s a bad girl / Dark end of the street – Gates / EX / £75 (Great crossover dancer! Different version to Musicor and with a nice cover of the Dan Penn/James Carr song on the flip.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnTMnViAALc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZDvyotKOE8
Donny Mann – Treat me like a stranger – Avalanche / EX / £60 (Dreamy Chicago crossover from the late great Donny Mann.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scJ3jpGK6Zk
Modern Redcaps – Never too young (To fall in love) – Swan / EX / £60 (Stock copy of this excellent group soul/NS oldie.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcLxu0qJ9k0
Brothers of Soul – Hurry, don’t linger / Can’t get you off of my mind – Boo / EX / £50 (Classic Detroit soul double header, styrene copy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9Wi7WGR320
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bxk4k9sRak
Bobby Patterson – I’m in love with you – Action / EX / £50 (UK copy of this lovely midtempo dancer. Center is unfortunately missing and the less interesting flipside has small label tear.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ44CjsHaeE
Bobby Patterson - My baby’s coming back to me / Guess who / – Jetstar / EX / £20 (Finger snapping dancer backed with Stevie Wonder inspired midtempo. DJ, yellow vinyl copy. Date and radio station rubber stamps. )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpk2XdkFwEU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbB_ZFtrjow
J.R. Bailey – Love won’t wear off (As the years wear on) – Calla / EX / £45 (Classic crossover cut from NYCs finest.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB_6fI_A_pQ
L.J. Reynolds – All I need – Black-Lady / EX / £30 (Great crossover cross from the Dramatics singer. On rare alternative label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4pZNxAsBqs
Freddie Gorman – Take me back / Can’t get it out of my mind – Ric Tic / EX / £30 (Two nice sides of classic Detroit soul on a classic Detroit label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo4Xu6puPF0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhAZsC9Zo20
Love Column - Can’t get enough / You made me so very happy – Duo / EX / £25 (Uplifting Chicago soul double header, flip is an interesting take on the Brenda Holloway classic.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI9vEK8unPM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNX9u2s49Io
Chris Clark – I want to go back there again – VIP / EX / £20 (Classic atmospheric Motown dancer. Drill hole through label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdKKy7yWtZ4
Terry Callier – Ordinary Joe / Look at me now – Universal / NM / £20 (High quality japanese reissue with his two most loved/ indemand 45’s. Complete with pic inlay.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0YOb5IC1js
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKwEh-QlSIo
Fabulous Counts – Lunar funk / Get down people – Moira / EX / £20 (Two sides of solid funk. Vinyl has a couple of non audible scuffs.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JctScTrBiY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybKGJgYHUyQ
Mandells - Now I know / Don’t turn your back on me – Trans World Sound / EX / £20 (Superb Chicago soul double header. Crossover backed with somewhat gritty dancer. Yellow label green text, vinyl label variation.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKsIqULSh8M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UEmWR74r3s
Wales Wallace – Forever and a day – Dakar / EX / £18 (Demo copy of this nice Chicago midtempo xover.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06emWAhf31g
Classetts - The guy’s in love with you / I don’t want nobody else – Ultra Class / EX / £15 (Two nice 70’s Chicago sides.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-7bLicmTv4
Skyliners – Everything is fine – Jubilee / EX / £12 (Canadian vinyl copy of this super cool NYC finger snapper. Flipside has line on label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR_LercBENk
Labi Siffre – Crying, laughing, loving, lying – Bell / EX / £12 (1972 USA demo of this lovely folky soul pearl.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o75BbNp8dLU
Ron Buford – Deep soul – Camelot / EX / £12 (Reissue of this dancefloor mayhem number. Jazzy, funky, gritty, energetic and soulful.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFUzO8naCCU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATCXbhF4Iic
Chuck Bernard - Got to get a hold of myself – Zodiac / EX / £10 (Nice little xover cheapie.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0IFF_GrJ0E
Leon Haywood – You know what / You and your moody ways – Evejim / EX / £10 (Excellent xover double header, one midtempo and one uptempo dancer. First label, artists own before Atlantic.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e_K97v21yM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaEAUG3HmaY
James Armstrong – Thank God, Calley wasn’t black / Shop Sonny Blake – Big four / – CMC / EX / £10 (Slow, funky Vietnam protest song.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhNTxd8-z8M
Raful Neal – Blues on the moon – Whit / EX / £8 (Demo copy of this dance R&B instrumental.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdR7LYX2rIY
Tommy & Cleve - I don’t want to share your love – Checker / EX / £6 (Male duet midtempo Chicago. Label has bb hole.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSFX-qWm_mE
Ballad/Deep/Sweet/Group Harmony 45’s
Earles, Inc. – Just an illusion – Zudan / EX / £275 (Superb group soul harmony with a crossover feel, rare and sought after 45!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUHjXIV0txM
Soul Majestics - I done told you baby – Al Tog / EX / £225 (Stunning and indemand sweet/group soul. As new silver label vinyl copy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8lPeqGPKV4
Peace on Earth, P.O.E. – Love foundation – Chat Town / EX / £200 (Clean copy of this stunning sweet soul rarity. Such a beautiful song.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1_SOO-aeK4
Otis Leavill – Can’t stop loving you / Baby (Why can’t you hear me) – Brunswick / EX / £125 (Superb Chicago rarity, sweet soul backed with crossover.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU9ii1pXnf4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZxzBueQjQE
Answers to Love – Try my love / It was real – Lion / EX / £70 (Rare issue only cut, killer crossover/group harmony. Flip is equally good sweet soul.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4sV0aGeJLs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QadiLO06L-I
Child’s of Friendship Train Robbers – Jackie my old fashioned girl – Natural / EX / £65 (Classic sweet soul from these underground sweet soul masters.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM8MM-qIicM
Magictones – I’ll make it up to you – Westbound / EX / £50 (Red label, black text first press of this killer Detroit group harmony cut. For the fans of sweet soul with hip hop drums.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKyXGTTCDvM
Herbs – Put a hurtin on my heart – Smoke / EX / £40 (White demo of this superb NYC group harmony cut.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSvZoZw0ygA
John “Rootman” Henry – Say it / Who am I – Dig / EX / £25 (Florida soulman John McArthur with a fine southern soul flavored double header.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg-zhTg9cqc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wquJ2Bco9OA
Marvin L. Sims – Danger / Get off my back – Revue / EX / £18 (Soulful Chicago ballad backed with funky soul.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V85uV-zd9zc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMre1yTXP_Q
Clay Hammond - Women are human / Part time love – Versepto / EX / £15 (Superb ballad with a mildly controversial topic, “all woman are human”. Midtempo flip is nice too.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_q9bV7xOgQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhaoPyZgYc4
Newday - Just another reason / Wait a minute – On Top / EX / £15 (Fantastic Chicago sweet soul, same Curtis penned song as Fascinations, Donny Hathaway/June Conquest and Passions.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcfyKvzMa7Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCSwZd4Adxg
Dynamic Beltones – I need your love – Solar / EX / £12 (New Jersey sweet soul pearl written by Paul Kyser.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f32D54B0uBc
Ray Pettis - Think it over / Together forever – Dee Dee / EX / £10 (Beautiful ballad backed with crossover. Yellow label variation.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS8BJa1TmQY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhNia3V8xQA
Chambers Brothers – People get ready – Columbia / EX / £6 (White demo of this great version of the Impressions classic.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_tf6chQD1s
Soul/Disco 12”
M.J. Wade – I’m gonna ball baby – Helva / EX / £110 (Fantastic midtempo modern soul dancer. Label says “Young girl” on flip but it plays long and short version of “I’m gonna ball baby”. Small label tear.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLj4mqR-Gts
Down Five – I do love you (Cause your my lady) – Ward / NM / £35 (As new copy of this stunning two stepper.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU3vB6iApFk
Frederick – (You’re the best) That ever happened – Silhouette / S/S / £25 (Still sealed copy of this 2 step killer. I used it on my most recent Mixcloud mix, and you can use it to blow the socks off people. Did I hear somebody shout “reeeeewind!”?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hszHr8saHOo
Delegation – Oh honey / The promise of love/Soul trippin’ Shady Brook / VG+ / £12 (White demo of this stellar 70’s classic. Don’t miss out on the fantastic midtempo dancer on the flip.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbCwmuiP6Ek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH3ynZx6A94
Niteflyte – If you want it – Ariola America / EX / £8 (1979 classic! Clean demo copy with long and short version. )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_q_wNaDk4w
Stephanie Mills – What cha gonna do with my lovin’ – 20th Century / EX / £5 (8:02 full length version of this soulful Mtume produced classic. Writing on label, says “V33”.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V6H7yQ_jrU
Soul Albums
Burton Inc. – L.A. will make you pay $$$ – Charli-Barbara / EX/EX / £300 (Fantastic west coast modern soul album. Dance tracks in “Why don’t you let me know” and the title track and midtempo/two step tracks in “Who you gonna get” and “Groovin’ in the nightclub”. Front cover has large signed dedication.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLjPozZ8-fM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhKDxF6weGw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geIyEfe8a5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en4RFRxHxlo
V/A – Brief Encounter with sweet soul music – P-Vine / EX/EX / £110 (Japanese compilation with great cuts from Brief Encounter, Imperial Wonders, Allison and Continental Showstoppers. Main interest here is the stunning sweet soul ballad “Where will I go” only available here. Superior stripped down version, came out last year on a 7 inch with added production. Great copy complete with OBI and insert.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpiTh8qdnYc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjohfn9CK2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjYdC60zuI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppeVSfY1e5M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFwcWfzXzwk
Whatnauts – Introducing the Whatnauts – All Platinum / EX/EX / £110 (Nice copy of their 1970 debut. Filled with great cuts like “She’s gone to another”, “What’s left to give”, “Falling all over in love”. Cover has cut out hole)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vxmg9kV7k4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moiDguGyxQY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNJ4iGfkZBI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCmP8lc07Tg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d_HlgFRh3U
Rance Allen Group – Say my friend – Capitol / VG/EX / £20 (Mizell bros magic! Especially on the 7:11 full length version of “Reasons to survive”. Vinyl has many light marks, someone partied a lot to it, and b-side small label damage but overall decent player especially on the main track.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RVdi-zSkIc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTO-mP2F7mw
Betty Wright – This time for real – Alston / EX/EX / £18 (With the superb modern dancer “That man of mine” and more. Cut out saw mark.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlI12GjO3-w
Richard Stepp – Holiday in Hollywood – Infinity / EX/VG+ / £18 (“Caught in a whirlwind” lovely blue eyed modern dancer which has been compiled. Small scribbling on label, cover has promo gold stamp.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV_b0yC7H7s
Deco – Fresh idea – Qwest / EX/EX / £18 (1983 modern soul with adult grooves galore. “Delicious” being my personal fave. Cover still in shrink but has tiny cut out saw mark.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2cDJ86eBtA
Beau Williams – s/t – Capitol / EX/EX / £18 (With the great modern dancer “If you’re ready”. Cut out hole.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF-6ufvFflk
Madeline Bell – This is one girl – Pye / EX/EX / £18 (“That’s what friends are for” classic club track! US original with cut corner)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCzEq9GX5pE
Coke Escovedo – Coke – Mercury / EX/EX / £15 (Great 1975 album with personal highlights in “Make it sweet” featuring Linda Tillery, “Rebirth” plus nice versions of “Why can’t we be lovers” and “If I ever lose this heaven”.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHNpwQWM0u8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_iRknARaNI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVUoD3LX68E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Ey3lKNUjA
Roy Ayers – No stranger to love – Polydor / EX/EX / £10 (Classic 1979 album with his great dance version of “What you won’t do for love” plus the classic disco cut “Don’t hide your love”)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1USCbvFC74Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4Chg8ECM4k
J.O.B. Orchestra – Open the doors to your heart – Govinda / EX/VG+ / £8 (US original, filled with Hari Krishna approved modern soul dancers. “Don’t want that illusion”, “The Soul”, “I believe in thee” etc.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bRoV1bYgyQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpEWMIps0iM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI24ICVTvtI
YBS – s/t – Ariola / EX/EX / £8 (With a cover of the C Coulter track “Can’t fight the feeling” plus the even better “I could love but one boy”. Cover has promo gold stamp.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xMmL1_0rqo
https://www.mixcloud.com/karlmarthon/all-soul-all-girls-5/ (1:02:00 in)
Hubert Laws – Family – Columbia / EX/EX / £8 (With the amazing title track. Cover has vintage price sticker.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vIB0kB-9EM
Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express – Closer to it! – Rca / EX/EX / £8 (“Inner city blues” nice version!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4EOt675gy8
Average White Band – Soul Searching – Atlantic / EX/EX / £8 (With their great version of Ned Dohenys “A love of your own” but also holds up well as an album. As new copy with cover still in shrink.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXtaTmpkT8g
Average White Band & Ben E. King – Benny and us – Atlantic / EX/EX / £6 (With a nice version of the Ned Doheny track “Get it up for love”. Cover in lower end of EX with one crease and tiny cut out saw mark.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_jr8UWha4k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzhKbezpbbs
Ben E. King – I had a love – Atlantic / EX/EX / £6 (Killer Philly soul album filled awesome cuts, “Smooth sailing”, “I betcha didn’t know that” and more. Cover as new but has cut out saw mark, vinyl as new.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB-7GmfO4u0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f60C0eCnK8U
A Taste of Honey – Another taste – Capitol / EX/EX / £6 (Mizell Bros production with the great “I love you”. Hype sticker on back has writing on it. Label has round orange sticker.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8iHHfns5Nc
GQ – Disco nights – Arista / EX/EX £6 (With “Make my dream reality”, a nice version of Billy Stewarts “I do love you” and more.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBK3XxJ83bE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q-CS7UL-u4
Quincy Jones – Mellow madness – A&M / EX/EX / £6 (“Is it love that we’re missin’” smooth and lovely modern soul pearl!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvQdbpPJT08
Giants – s/t – L.A. International / EX/EX / £6 (Great disco funk album with the deep “In your heart” and more. Cover has gold promo stamp.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqUtN2LIIbU
Ohio Players – Ouch! – Boardwalk / EX/EX / £6 (“I’d better take a coffee break” great album only modern soul dance version of the Richard Dimples Fields track.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25gQU_q9oR4
Denise LaSalle & Satisfaction Guaranteed – s/t – Mca / EX/EX / £6 (Great modern/disco dancers in “I’m trippin’ on you” and “Sharing your love”. Cut out saw mark and small mark on cover.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIT0XFVR8yg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAEoEK4Upf8
Rory Block – Intoxication – Chrysalis / EX/EX / £6 (UK original with “Help me baby”, a superb feel good modern dancer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1Gt2IRF86k
Imperials – Who’s gonna love me – Power Exchange / EX/VG+ / £5 (Somewhat overlooked UK modern soul. “Do what I gotta do” is just amazing. Cover has a little lamination issues but still looks neat.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5VrK-XbnyI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzyZ-DuxCZ4
George McCrae – s/t – T.K. / EX/EX / £5 (Great modern dancer in “Never never girl”, same song as Rocky Mitzell. Cover has cut out saw mark.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i91q91I7j0
Bobby King – s/t – Warner Brothers / EX/EX / £5 (“If you don’t want my love” uplifting modern dancer which is very rare and expensive on 45.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLw2R14EoeY