Hi and welcome to the first K-Mart list of the decade. No January list because of travelling makes up for a real meaty one this time around. A real nice and varied one too. Everything from early 60s soul, northern soul, ballads and crossover to modern, two step, latin soul to a section of brazilian soul/funk/jazz albums.
PM to reserve!
Some of the highlights below:
Modern soul – indie label 45’s from Executive Jam, Richardi Mac “Told you so”, Larry Connor (“Cupid”) and Chuck Strongs version of “Doin’ it cause it feels good”. Major label greats like Trumains “Ripe for the pickin'” (scarce issue copy with a sublime ballad on the flip), Southside Movement “Do me” and Kalyan on Rca. Albums and 12 inch rarities from California Playboys, Van Jones, Loveman Ronnie Stokes, Rocket and Lou Ragland.
Two step – TW Bankston original US 45, David Oliver 45’s x3 + album and rare/obscure ones from Nu-Cleus, Teac and Citation.
Crossover – Wilson Williams “I can’t get used to losing you”, Lost Generation and Walter Jackson Brunswick double headers and a Sag War Fare reissue.
Northern soul – Ruby Winters “Better”, Contemplations “Alone with no love” (first press that came out two years prior to the Rock Candy release), Barbara & Brenda x2, Teddy & Fingerpoppers on Arctic, Bobby Taylor “Roses”.
Sweet/Group soul – Masters of Soul (“Lovely little Lassie”), New Born Lite, Gloria & Relations, Lady Margo, Pacesetters (“What about me, baby”), Calif. Malibus and forementioned Van Jones album.
Latin soul – just a couple both all rare and great. 45’s from Chollo Riviera and Sunny & Sunlighters (“The one who’s hurtin’ is you”). Albums by Frankie Nieves and Joe Acosta.
Brazilian albums – all classic titles from classic artists as Emilio Santiago, Marcos Valle, Jorge Ben etc
To top it off there’s also a small section of nice and soulful reggae 45’s
And for all of my precious UK customers: Well Brexit finally did happen, the trade agreement however will not change until 2021. To what we will have to see but until then it’s business as usual, no customs duty etc. And for all you others outside the European Union I will of course help to write down values etc.
BR, Karl
Modern Soul & Two Step 45’s
Nu-Cleus – Needing a woman / It’s real love – Ffull Strength / EX / £700 (Killer 2 step backed with a dancer on a seriously rare 45. Dance side is pressed a little bit off centre, same thing with all copies I’ve seen.)
Richardi Mac – Told you so (You could have been mine) – Urban / EX / £500 (Killer midtempo modern. Such a smooth tune! The most sought after release on this cult label.)
Larry Connor – Cupid / Liberate your love – Matrix Magix / VG+ / £400 (Serious NC modern soul rarity. Record has a few marks and plays slightly worse than it looks, especially on the ballad side. Please refer to soundfile below from the actual copy for sale.)
Four Um – Day dreaming – Libra 7 / EX / £250 (Highly sought after cover of the Aretha Franklin tune. The jazzed up Burt B cover on the flip ain’t bad either.)
Trumains – Ripe for the pickin’ / Mr. magic man – Rca / VG / £250 (Modern classic! Very rare issue copy with the superb ballad flip. Vinyl has no scratches but a dull look from a reaction to, likely, PVC. Plays with light background noise, please refer to video below which is taken from the actual 45 for sale.)
Las Vegas Connection – Running back to you / Can’t nobody love me like you do – Hep’ Me / EX / £180 (Superb NOLA double header, uptempo vs midtempo dancers.)
Jackie Ross – Making room for love – Golden Ear / EX / £150 (Super rare version of the Alton McClain song. The semi instrumental version is a killer too, deeeep stuff!)
Al “Man” Muntzie & the Embraceables – Die happy – S.B. Moon / EX / £125 (1976 modern rarity acquired from the artist himself, only copy he had. Written, arranged and produced by Joe Quarterman.)
C.L. Blast – Love don’t feel like love no more / Beautiful lover – Juana / EX / £100 (Modern soul dancefloor filler. Flip is a version of the same song Joe Chapman did.)
Southside Movement – Do me – 20th Century / EX / £90 (Essential modern soul dancefloor tune. Super clean VINYL promo copy complete with company sleeve.)
Teac – Never gonna let you go – Scope / VG+ / £60 (Serious, serious piece of two step. Has it all, soul, beautiful melodies, orchestration and even a spoken telephone conversation. Some light marks, plays ok. Clip below from actual copy for sale.)
B.T. Express – Have some fun / Does it feel good – Columbia / EX / £45 (Two dance sides off the “1980” album which is scarce on 45. Writing on label, both sides have a circled A.)
Carolyn Crawford – I’ll be here for you – Mercury / VG+ / £25 (Looks clean but partially plays with slight, typical styrene noise similar to the copy in the youtube video. Price reduced.)
Ron Shy – Don’t you know (Previously unissued version) – Soul Junction / EX / £30 (Out of print, sold out previously unissued version of this superb modern soul dancer.)
Vaneese & Carolyn – I’m losing you – Polydor / EX / £25 (Their lesser known 45 and a very nice mellow ballad. Small label life on “I’m losing you” side.)
David Oliver – Summer love / I remember you when – Mercury / EX / £5 (Two great, smooth sides. Flipside has a bit label lift around edges plus date written on it.)
Cortez – Girl I been watching you – Tezru / EX / £10 (Classic modern that took a little more than inspiration from Arnold Blairs “Trying to get next to you”. White paper/green text label variation.)
Batteaux – Tell her she’s lovely – Columbia / EX / £10 (White demo of this lovely tune. One that been described as free soul, blue eyed soul, folk soul and two step.)
Contemplations – Alone with no love / Instrumental – Dontee / VG / £300 (First press of this classic dancer re-released as Rock Candy a couple of years later. Record has light marks but plays well.)
Wilson Williams – I can’t get used to losing you – How Big / VG+ / £150 (Superb crossover slowie, such soulful stuff! Flip is gritty midtempo. Vinyl has scuffs but plays clean.)
Ebonies feat. Roy Williams – You got what I want / I’m not asking for much – Midwest / EX / £150 (Very clean copy of this storming group harmony dancer that was played at Stafford. Flip is a nice slowie.)
Bobby Taylor – There are roses somewhere in this world – Sunflower / VG+ / £125 (White demo of this classic 70s NS spin. Record has hairline, not a crack just material imperfection which is common on styrene 45’s.)
Sag War Fare – Don’t be so jive / Girl! You better change – Libra / EX / £120 (Likely the best crossover soul double header around. The 2012 Numero reissue with lookalike labels that is very sought after and only released in a box set.)
Gladys Knight & the Pips – Stop and get a hold of myself / Who knows – Maxx / VG+ / £90 (Killer double header, two great early sides from Gladys and her Pips. A-side is a clean EX but “Who knows” side has an audible scuff towards the end of the track.)
Lost Generation – You only get out of love / Pretty little angel eyes – Brunswick / EX / £70 (White demo of this superb double header. Dancer with a rare groove feel backed with crossover and same song as Jackie Wilson.)
Rhetta Hughes – I can’t stand it under this pressure / You’re doing it with her – Tetragrammaton / VG+ / £45 (Killer crossover backed with a slightly funky dancer which reminds me of Dee Edwards “Why can’t there be love”.).
Impressions – We must be in love / Inner city blues – Buddah / EX / £25 (Cool looking Jamaican press. Two superb classic sides and one that is also quite rare on Usa issue.)
Barbara Hall – You brought it on yourself / Drop my heart off at the door – EMI / VG / £25 (UK copy of this classic Sam Dees penned double header. Vinyl has no scratches but a dull look from a reaction to, likely, PVC. Plays with light background noise)
Mary Wells – Dear lover – Atco / EX / £20 (Lovely early midtempo soul pearl with a Motown styled uptempo flip. Writing on label, “10” with red felt pen.)
Martha & The Vandellas – My baby loves me – Gordy / EX / £6 (Superb midtempo with a more indie Detroit sound than typical Motown. Label has drill hole.)
Sunny & the Sunliners – The one who’s hurtin’ is you – Key-Loc / EX / £250 (Killer texmex soul that is very hard to find especially in clean condition like this one.)
New Born Lite – You sure did mean a lot – Soul Sauce / VG- / £250 (Just awesome, and super rare group harmony. Same label as Egyptians “Thanks to you”. Rough looking copy but decent player, check the clip taken from the copy for sale. Small tear on label.)
Pacesetters – What about me, baby / I’m gonna make it / EX / £200 (Killer double header, midtempo group soul backed with NS dancer. Styrene press which isn’t the best but stll quite ok.)
Calif. Malibus – I stand alone / Love in my life – M&M / EX / £175 (The beautiful theme song for the ugly bare knuckle Fellony Fights! Nice clean copy of this amazing Cali sweet soul classic. Flip is a nice modern dancer that got spins in the UK in 80’s/90’s.)
Masters of Soul – Lovely little Lassie – Duke / EX / £125 (Just amazing group harmony, these guys really were the masters of soul. White promo copy, vinyl.)
Chollo Rivera & Latin Soul Drives – I could never hurt you girl – Cotique / EX / £125 (Superb latin soul slowie. Hard one to find in this clean condition.)
Ambassadors – I really love you / I can’t believe that you love me – Arctic / EX / £75 (Fantastic group soul slowie, classic group and classic label. Flip is faster and also great. Vinyl is clean but label has a touch of light ring wear.)
Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr – You can’t blame me / Your love keeps drawing me closer – Capsoul / EX / £70 (Simply fantastic double header that getting harder and harder to pick up. Discreet stain on label.)
Sir Ted Ford – Right now / I can’t give you up – Diggin’ Deep / EX / £45 (Two nice slowies. One previous unissued side and one previously released one. Fourth release on this Franklin Mint styled limited edition/instant collectors item label. )
Sam Dees – What’s it gonna be / Tag tag – Diggin’ Deep / EX / £45 (Two great sides that never got a release by the time of the recordings. Shortened down 45 edit of the “Show must go on” album track, backed with Sams own version of the Bill Brandon tune. The later was on a Kent boot 45 and the Kent CD “Second to none” before here. )
Sam Dees – Tag tag tag / Your love is like a boomerang – Kent / EX / £15 (Two previously unissued sides off the “Second to none” cd first time on vinyl, unofficial vinyl. Sams own versions of the Bill Brandon and Corey Blake songs.)
Clarendonians – Walking up a one way street – Dragon / EX / £60 (UK original, superb cover of the Willie Tee classic. Reversed labels with pen corrections, and name written on centre of the side with plays the instrumental.)
Chosen Few – Don’t break your promise – Studio One / EX / £20 (Early 1980s Jamaica press with white and black banner label. “Made in Jamaica” rubber stamp.)
Paragons – You mean the world to me / John & Joya – I’ll be lonely – Treasure Isle / EX / £12 (1980s Jamaica press of this nice 1968 rocksteady track.)
Loveman Ronnie Stokes – Touch you again – Philly City / EX/VG / £180 (Powerful dancer with never letting down hi-hats. Custom sleeve is intact but stained.)
Lou Ragland & G.L.O. – Love moods – Casino / EX / £125 (With the superb “Making love”. Original EP with sharp label colors. Label has dedication and is signed by Lou Ragland.)
California Playboys – Trying to become a millionaire – Loadstone / EX/EX / £600 (1976 album filled with modern soul goodies. Solid album with no 45 cuts and standouts in “She’s a real good woman” and “Just say a four letter word”. Very nice and clean copy!)
Van Jones – Time has made me new – Impulse / EX/EX / £450 (Nice very clean copy of this classic rare album title. Musically a mixture between disco and sweet soul, highlights in “Let’s go this go” and “Time has made me new”.)
Rocket – s/t – RFC / EX/EX / £100 (Classic disco title heaving with disco goodies. EX but spot mark on “Here comes my love” that causes 4/5 light clicks. Cover with hype sticker and partially in shrink.)
Frankie Nieves – The terrible… – Speed / EX/EX / £60 (With his great latin soul version of Appreciations “It’s better to cry”. As new mono copy still in shrink wrap.)
Dynamite Brass – s/t – Polydor / VG/EX / £25 (Swedish 1969 release featuring jazzy covers of “Sunny” and “Keep on running”. Record has light marks but plays ok. Soundclips from actual copy for sale.)
Linda Evans – You control me – Ariola / EX/EX / £15 (Nice 1979 album with disco/modern highlights in the title track and in “The last goodbye” and two step in “You got me dreaming”. Cover partially shrink)
David Oliver – Here’s to you – Mercury / EX/EX / £10 (1980 album with two step highlight in “My lady” + a cover of “Love TKO” which gives Teddy a good run. Promo gold stamp on back.)
Chris Hills / Everything is everything – Comin’ outta he ghetto – Embryo / EX/VG+ / £10 (Aka Mad Cliff and a talented song writer. With “If you were mine”. Cover has cut out saw mark.)
Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Lifeline – Polydor / EX/VG+ / £8 (With the disco classic “Running away”. Cover has vintage price sticker from Swedish department store PUB. Cover in nice condition apart from some pronounced wear close to title spine.)
Bloodstone – Party – T-Neck / EX/EX / £8 (Nice 1984 modern soul album with highlights in “Instant love” and “It feels so good (With you)”. Promo stamp on back.)
Chameleon – s/t – Elektra / EX/EX / £6 (With the dancer “Come into my life” and the funky “Game of life”. Label and inner sleeve has rubber stamp with previous owners name and the date he bought the record on. Shame on Jörgen Torstensson for defiling numerous records!)
Switch – Am I still your boyfriend? – Total Experience / EX/EX / £5 (With “Keeping secrets” which still sounds fantastic. Tiny cut out saw mark, cover still in shrink.)
Switch – s/t – Gordy / EX/EX / £5 (Absolutely solid album for two step lovers. With “It’s so real”, “There’ll never be”, “You pulled a switch”, “I wanna be closer” etc. Small cut out saw mark.)
Marcos Valle – Vontade de rever vocé – Som Livre / EX/EX / £90 (Soulful, jazzy 1981 album. With “Nao pode ser qualquer mulher”, “Sei lá”, “A paraiba nao e Chicago” etc. Nice copy complete with insert.)
Serginho Meriti – Bons momentos – Polydor / VG/VG / £90 (Solid brazilian funk/soul album with a lisp. With the classic “Memorias de um neguinho poeta/Neguinho poeta” + “Bons momentos”, ”Tipo help” and more. Both LP and cover just short of VG+, decent player/looker. Label on side 2 has small tear.)
Tim Maia – s/t – Polydor / VG+/VG+ / £60 (Soulful 1980 album which is pretty much solid listening throughout. Record looks a clean EX but pressing is a bit noisy. Cover just shy of EX.)
Emilio Santiago – Mais que um momento – Philips / EX/VG+ / £50 (Classic 1983 title. Cover has one creased corner and seal sticker. With inlay lyric sheet.)
Emilio Santiago – s/t – CID / VG+/VG / £40 (1975 original, with the classics “Bananeira” and “Brother”. Cover is in pretty nice shape but has been reinforced with tape on the opening edge.)
Emilio Santiago – s/t – CID / EX/EX / £35 (1978 second press with alternative light blue cover. With “Bananeira” and “Brother”.)
Dafé – Pra que vou recordar – WB / VG+/VG / £35 (With the mellow “De alegria raiou o dia”. Cover has light general wear, some damage to the title spine and a sticker. Record is clean from scratches but has a little dull look and the pressing is not the best.)
Wando – Gloria a deus no ceu e samba na terra – Beverly / EX/VG / £30 (Original, mixed bag of jazzy samba tunes including a tribute to the mixed art of the dance/fight capoeira. Cover basically VG+ with only discreet wear. Writing on labels.)
Bebeto – Simplesmente Bebeto – Rca / EX/VG+ / £25 (Soulful 1983 album with the title track “Alexandra”, “Luau” and “Essa nega”. Promo copy with insert. Album as new, cover just shy of VG+. )
Marcelo – s/t – EMI / VG/VG / £25 (Vinyl looks pretty clean, decent player. Label has a little H2O damage with tear + rubber stamp. Cover just shy of VG+ with some damage on title spine and lower edge. Back has two small stickers. With inlay lyric sheet.)
Golden Boys – s/t – Odeon / EX/VG- / £25 (With the driving, jazzy dancer “Segura na cintura dela”. Vinyl is clean, label has a couple of tiny X and a rubber stamp. Cover has creasing and tears which have been filled up with matching black felt pen.)
Joey Heatherton When You Call Me Baby - Promo Ex
Super Near Mint 69 Demo 7 Record Richard Mandel Loneli
Hi and welcome to the first K-Mart list of the decade. No January list because of travelling makes up for a real meaty one this time around. A real nice and varied one too. Everything from early 60s soul, northern soul, ballads and crossover to modern, two step, latin soul to a section of brazilian soul/funk/jazz albums.
PM to reserve!
Some of the highlights below:
Modern soul – indie label 45’s from Executive Jam, Richardi Mac “Told you so”, Larry Connor (“Cupid”) and Chuck Strongs version of “Doin’ it cause it feels good”. Major label greats like Trumains “Ripe for the pickin'” (scarce issue copy with a sublime ballad on the flip), Southside Movement “Do me” and Kalyan on Rca. Albums and 12 inch rarities from California Playboys, Van Jones, Loveman Ronnie Stokes, Rocket and Lou Ragland.
Two step – TW Bankston original US 45, David Oliver 45’s x3 + album and rare/obscure ones from Nu-Cleus, Teac and Citation.
Crossover – Wilson Williams “I can’t get used to losing you”, Lost Generation and Walter Jackson Brunswick double headers and a Sag War Fare reissue.
Northern soul – Ruby Winters “Better”, Contemplations “Alone with no love” (first press that came out two years prior to the Rock Candy release), Barbara & Brenda x2, Teddy & Fingerpoppers on Arctic, Bobby Taylor “Roses”.
Sweet/Group soul – Masters of Soul (“Lovely little Lassie”), New Born Lite, Gloria & Relations, Lady Margo, Pacesetters (“What about me, baby”), Calif. Malibus and forementioned Van Jones album.
Latin soul – just a couple both all rare and great. 45’s from Chollo Riviera and Sunny & Sunlighters (“The one who’s hurtin’ is you”). Albums by Frankie Nieves and Joe Acosta.
Brazilian albums – all classic titles from classic artists as Emilio Santiago, Marcos Valle, Jorge Ben etc
To top it off there’s also a small section of nice and soulful reggae 45’s
And for all of my precious UK customers: Well Brexit finally did happen, the trade agreement however will not change until 2021. To what we will have to see but until then it’s business as usual, no customs duty etc. And for all you others outside the European Union I will of course help to write down values etc.
BR, Karl
Modern Soul & Two Step 45’s
Nu-Cleus – Needing a woman / It’s real love – Ffull Strength / EX / £700 (Killer 2 step backed with a dancer on a seriously rare 45. Dance side is pressed a little bit off centre, same thing with all copies I’ve seen.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6D7IHExX8M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOzm_ySLv0I
Ike Strong – Your love keeps me dancing / Boogie land – Mable / EX / £500 (Two killer modern soul/disco dance sides on a seriously hard to find 45.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0A1Rrg9ZAs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbteZT5WPK8
Richardi Mac – Told you so (You could have been mine) – Urban / EX / £500 (Killer midtempo modern. Such a smooth tune! The most sought after release on this cult label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPSV1WtLR4A
Trial and Error feat Rupert Blaize – Thruway – Ramrod / EX / £450 (Big modern soul scene spin of lately, excellent jazzy dancer with a shuffle beat.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLRWYFNsl_U
Executive Jam – I’m into your love – Third Street / EX / £400 (For fierce modern soul dancefloor action.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_Tg3hvsGl8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PP-iE3c5V4
Larry Connor – Cupid / Liberate your love – Matrix Magix / VG+ / £400 (Serious NC modern soul rarity. Record has a few marks and plays slightly worse than it looks, especially on the ballad side. Please refer to soundfile below from the actual copy for sale.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewc0jq3HVuI
East West Band – Read the fine print – Golden Groove / EX / £300 (Very rare bay area dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plkY59_F9rA
Chuck Strong – Doin’ it cause it feels good – Invasion / EX / £250 (Modern soul evergreen, still sounds the business and fills dancefloors.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce_ZEKyu7eY
Four Um – Day dreaming – Libra 7 / EX / £250 (Highly sought after cover of the Aretha Franklin tune. The jazzed up Burt B cover on the flip ain’t bad either.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZLCMjpJz0Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7sa5aRtloc
Trumains – Ripe for the pickin’ / Mr. magic man – Rca / VG / £250 (Modern classic! Very rare issue copy with the superb ballad flip. Vinyl has no scratches but a dull look from a reaction to, likely, PVC. Plays with light background noise, please refer to video below which is taken from the actual 45 for sale.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qW6_gP32AA
Trumains – Love still remains / Sore loser – Rca / EX / £10 (Demo copy with two nice Philly sounding sides. One dancer and one ballad.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rMIEbDY4EM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppHCXI_AD3E
Dawn and Sunset – What is is / Include me – DT&V / EX / £200 (Deep down funky dancefloor tune backed by deep soul.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttSHd8c1szE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RdnRxDcBDE
Las Vegas Connection – Running back to you / Can’t nobody love me like you do – Hep’ Me / EX / £180 (Superb NOLA double header, uptempo vs midtempo dancers.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg4Xwx8MAUM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h00f9DvgRlM
Jackie Ross – Making room for love – Golden Ear / EX / £150 (Super rare version of the Alton McClain song. The semi instrumental version is a killer too, deeeep stuff!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QUyJ8pXzhE
Al “Man” Muntzie & the Embraceables – Die happy – S.B. Moon / EX / £125 (1976 modern rarity acquired from the artist himself, only copy he had. Written, arranged and produced by Joe Quarterman.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w8Pqf9JsWA
Citation – Inspiration of my life – Red Line / EX / £125 (Amazing 1977 group harmony out of Detroit.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq8tuEpeLuY
C.L. Blast – Love don’t feel like love no more / Beautiful lover – Juana / EX / £100 (Modern soul dancefloor filler. Flip is a version of the same song Joe Chapman did.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNqFk6JRlxY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9k-OhKvDqM
Kalyan – Just let me love you #1 more time – Rca / EX / £100 (Scarce issue copy of this superb modern dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWOFoNb_Z4k
Southside Movement – Do me – 20th Century / EX / £90 (Essential modern soul dancefloor tune. Super clean VINYL promo copy complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zczwzrc1iBo
Grayson Street – Medicine man – Houserocker / EX / £90 (Nice, jazzy Cali dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSgUbX3tpjM
Big Dave & the Hot City Band – She gives me what I want when I need it – Glitter Funk / EX / £80 (Nice Pittsburgh modern with a jazz funk feel.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGeQhAV1-gs
Tax Free Band – Paranoid love – Lanor / EX / £70 (Very cool midtempo modern dancer. And one that is getting more and more sought after.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl3uAFTwAm8
T.W. Bankston – You are the icing on my cake – Straight Up / EX / £70 (Essential two step! Picture sleeve is sadly missing.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3913_A9j-0
Teac – Never gonna let you go – Scope / VG+ / £60 (Serious, serious piece of two step. Has it all, soul, beautiful melodies, orchestration and even a spoken telephone conversation. Some light marks, plays ok. Clip below from actual copy for sale.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUR-0NqWB3Y
Big Lee Dowell – What I done wrong – Cannonball / EX / £60 (2016 first press of this popular modern soul dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vatI6vWj0CY
Tony Troutman – What’s the use – Jerri / EX / £50 (Re-issue copy of this firm modern classic.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S4nMPKl5Wc
B.T. Express – Have some fun / Does it feel good – Columbia / EX / £45 (Two dance sides off the “1980” album which is scarce on 45. Writing on label, both sides have a circled A.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-75EVwwzss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci7lsb4sfNw
Carolyn Crawford – I’ll be here for you – Mercury / EX / £45 (Nice soulful midtempo disco/modern. Demo copy with writing on label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XnTSSJLsAU
Carolyn Crawford – I’ll be here for you – Mercury / VG+ / £25 (Looks clean but partially plays with slight, typical styrene noise similar to the copy in the youtube video. Price reduced.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XnTSSJLsAU
B. Hudmon – I could paint a picture – R&B / EX / £35 (Firm 1986 modern soul that was compiled by Goldmine.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-0kItYnaZ8
Ron Shy – Don’t you know (Previously unissued version) – Soul Junction / EX / £30 (Out of print, sold out previously unissued version of this superb modern soul dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNMkMXtbxOI
Vaneese & Carolyn – I’m losing you – Polydor / EX / £25 (Their lesser known 45 and a very nice mellow ballad. Small label life on “I’m losing you” side.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p8-dHMGWLI
David Oliver – Who are you – Mercury / EX / £25 (Original version to this fine stepper.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj6mhNJvedM
David Oliver – Ms – Mercury / EX / £5 (Best version! 2 step heaven.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCNVDEVPVcs
David Oliver – Summer love / I remember you when – Mercury / EX / £5 (Two great, smooth sides. Flipside has a bit label lift around edges plus date written on it.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwr645rWRUc
Tyrone St. German – In a world so cold – Morning Dove / EX / £20 (Awesome 1977 modern soul that would get more spins if it was rare.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGqb55OqkeU
Zoom – Saturday saturday night – Test press / EX / £15 (Awesome party tune! Cool looking test press with handwritten details.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZcWtBOGFOc
Cortez – Girl I been watching you – Tezru / EX / £10 (Classic modern that took a little more than inspiration from Arnold Blairs “Trying to get next to you”. White paper/green text label variation.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf6RTJHnSq0
Batteaux – Tell her she’s lovely – Columbia / EX / £10 (White demo of this lovely tune. One that been described as free soul, blue eyed soul, folk soul and two step.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_gaQs0t4Oo
Luther Vandross – Never too much – Epic / EX / £8 (Classic with is surprisingly tricky to find on 7 inch.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv7y6PKEYms
Arnie’s Love – I’m out of your life – Streetwave / EX/EX / £6 (Clean UK copy complete with pic sleeve. US 7 inch copies are well scarce.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzp1jf3S2b8
Stylistics – Mine all mine – TSOP / EX / £6 (Firm Philly fave, with a two step feel. White demo, comes in company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekcAp5fqx8s
Keith Barrow – You know you wanna be loved – Columbia / EX / £5 (2 step classic, Michael Stokes magic.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6H_dcXEBpE
Sweet Thunder – Baby, I need your love today / I don’t care what you say – Fantasy/Wmot / EX / £5 (Two superb 2 step/mellow groove sides.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFGMEnXrMVY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DKzoIqI8qA
Northern & Crossover Soul 45’s
Contemplations – Alone with no love / Instrumental – Dontee / VG / £300 (First press of this classic dancer re-released as Rock Candy a couple of years later. Record has light marks but plays well.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjcvnDy7NpQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyMaFKVUmZ4
Barbara & Brenda – Don’t wait up for me mama – Dynamo / EX / £225 (White demo of this underrated NS dancer. A total powerhouse!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpGoKaevmjw
Barbara & Brenda – If I’m hurt you’ll feel the pain – Dynamo / EX / £15 (White demo, and another NS winner by this fine duo.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXNpxsEiUco
Wilson Williams – I can’t get used to losing you – How Big / VG+ / £150 (Superb crossover slowie, such soulful stuff! Flip is gritty midtempo. Vinyl has scuffs but plays clean.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILJ4pHZLhXI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NzuIqfi_-U
Ebonies feat. Roy Williams – You got what I want / I’m not asking for much – Midwest / EX / £150 (Very clean copy of this storming group harmony dancer that was played at Stafford. Flip is a nice slowie.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4kbOpFXeiA
Teddy & the Fingerpoppers – Soul groove – Arctic / EX / £150 (Deep dancefloor action! Light blue/blue print label variation.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p240MMpoAY
Ruby Winters – Better – Diamond / EX / £125 (Fabulous allnighter spin, atmospheric midtempo dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3Wwh-45m6g
Bobby Taylor – There are roses somewhere in this world – Sunflower / VG+ / £125 (White demo of this classic 70s NS spin. Record has hairline, not a crack just material imperfection which is common on styrene 45’s.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P56RwvzjUIo
Sag War Fare – Don’t be so jive / Girl! You better change – Libra / EX / £120 (Likely the best crossover soul double header around. The 2012 Numero reissue with lookalike labels that is very sought after and only released in a box set.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnFqbp4uo0I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyjZF1EflRs
Incredibles – There’s nothing else to say – Audio Arts! / EX / £110 (NS evergeen! Blue label/silver text label variation. Label has cut out hole.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1LQzgQmf6I
Gladys Knight & the Pips – Stop and get a hold of myself / Who knows – Maxx / VG+ / £90 (Killer double header, two great early sides from Gladys and her Pips. A-side is a clean EX but “Who knows” side has an audible scuff towards the end of the track.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5LTqiUBUqU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfnnUMvEMEA
Walter Jackson – Let me come back – Brunswick / EX / £80 (Crossover classic! Don’t miss out on the great ballad on the flip.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fZFsNnMxfU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KzrK7W_G74
Lost Generation – You only get out of love / Pretty little angel eyes – Brunswick / EX / £70 (White demo of this superb double header. Dancer with a rare groove feel backed with crossover and same song as Jackie Wilson.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpdFUpWVR_M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DryDSG9v2PI
Edward Brothers – People say but they don’t know / Keep on knocking – Music World / EX / £60 (Two excellent soulful 60’s dancers.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eppUSVlzKMc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoRsuBDlhIU
Virgil Henry – I’ll be true – Colossus / EX / £50 (Clean promo copy of this classy crossover dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MRPl3p1pqc
Rhetta Hughes – I can’t stand it under this pressure / You’re doing it with her – Tetragrammaton / VG+ / £45 (Killer crossover backed with a slightly funky dancer which reminds me of Dee Edwards “Why can’t there be love”.).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRp0rtAdJ1A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otEf9RKfjbk
Margaret Royal – I’ll never go away – Tra-x / EX / £45 (Nice 60’s midtempo later done by One’Sy Mack.) testspela
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI99fHrOlnE
Inovations – Stay on the case – Hit Sound / VG / £30 (Superb Chicago soul and a classic NS spin. Record has plenty of light marks but plays well.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVObyUGfyss
Tony & Lynn – I’m hip to you baby – Blue Rock / VG+ / £25 (Soulful midtempo duet, Van McCoy production. Drill hole and light label wear.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3cQ2J7cG7Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJNmxaugxqs
Impressions – We must be in love / Inner city blues – Buddah / EX / £25 (Cool looking Jamaican press. Two superb classic sides and one that is also quite rare on Usa issue.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXDulTqRwwM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D7dAWNqOWk
Barbara Hall – You brought it on yourself / Drop my heart off at the door – EMI / VG / £25 (UK copy of this classic Sam Dees penned double header. Vinyl has no scratches but a dull look from a reaction to, likely, PVC. Plays with light background noise)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBZ_QuTowHs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CuYElA-uHc
Mary Wells – Dear lover – Atco / EX / £20 (Lovely early midtempo soul pearl with a Motown styled uptempo flip. Writing on label, “10” with red felt pen.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADXbO76YHfo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hucIr47oF1Q
Major Lance – Since I lost my baby’s love – Volt / EX / £20 (Superb 1971 Don Davis/Groovesville dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEvkldsl0II
Louis Curry – A toast to you / I’ll try again tomorrow – M-S / EX / £20 (Classic Detroit double header. Here on the light blue/blue label variation.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbuEy7kWEyU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiUVNcX8SmI
Love, Devotion & Happiness – Joy sweet joy – P.E.U. Jadan / EX / £18 (Yellow label copy of this Tom Tom Washington arranged Chicago obscurity.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOImSkd8Mb8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4UofkUZKCM
Girls – Mark my word / The hurt is still here – Memphis / EX / £15 (Two nice fingersnapping crossover sides.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlYJpF9XxBs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uoe15tz2kJs
Intrigues – Tuck a little love away – YEW / EX / £ 10 (White demo, Temptations sounding 60’s soul.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB-w3p7TNCM
El Count Executives – I want to thank you – Radar / EX / £10 (2017 release with an authentic crossover soul sound.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V6uYpgL8pU
Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band – Express yourself – WB / VG+ / £10 (Funky soul classic.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bv4eRhKNMc
Linda Foreman – Let’s get together – Public / EX / £8 (Nice 60’s femme soul.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tARqyu5y_i8
Martha & The Vandellas – My baby loves me – Gordy / EX / £6 (Superb midtempo with a more indie Detroit sound than typical Motown. Label has drill hole.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcUhznF0_CU
Ballad/Deep/Sweet/Group Harmony 45’s
Sunny & the Sunliners – The one who’s hurtin’ is you – Key-Loc / EX / £250 (Killer texmex soul that is very hard to find especially in clean condition like this one.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyoUge6mNts
Gloria & the Relations – Hook, line and sinker – Bonnie / EX / £250 (Clean copy of this lowrider stunner.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo8zmr9ajF8
New Born Lite – You sure did mean a lot – Soul Sauce / VG- / £250 (Just awesome, and super rare group harmony. Same label as Egyptians “Thanks to you”. Rough looking copy but decent player, check the clip taken from the copy for sale. Small tear on label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX3EZo3_dgA
Pacesetters – What about me, baby / I’m gonna make it / EX / £200 (Killer double header, midtempo group soul backed with NS dancer. Styrene press which isn’t the best but stll quite ok.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nin4DJQPZzg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyXof3DTfwA
Calif. Malibus – I stand alone / Love in my life – M&M / EX / £175 (The beautiful theme song for the ugly bare knuckle Fellony Fights! Nice clean copy of this amazing Cali sweet soul classic. Flip is a nice modern dancer that got spins in the UK in 80’s/90’s.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE1l6Pt1IrY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIean3q9X1Q
Masters of Soul – Lovely little Lassie – Duke / EX / £125 (Just amazing group harmony, these guys really were the masters of soul. White promo copy, vinyl.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwz8aSHFK7U
Chollo Rivera & Latin Soul Drives – I could never hurt you girl – Cotique / EX / £125 (Superb latin soul slowie. Hard one to find in this clean condition.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4rgRZGEq9s
Carlena Weaver – Heart break / Jealously – Audel / EX / £125 (Superb slowie backed with NS dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOqyPF1PbhQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvVo-0I0H6U
Lady Margo – This is my prayer – M.T.H. / EX / £110 (Amazing deep soul that’s getting more and more indemand. Nice clean orange label copy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uojtbei2bW4
Ambassadors – I really love you / I can’t believe that you love me – Arctic / EX / £75 (Fantastic group soul slowie, classic group and classic label. Flip is faster and also great. Vinyl is clean but label has a touch of light ring wear.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS37ViM1zII
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGPEdDjYqdg
Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr – You can’t blame me / Your love keeps drawing me closer – Capsoul / EX / £70 (Simply fantastic double header that getting harder and harder to pick up. Discreet stain on label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZg9S-aV87A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pemDu2VeO0w
Diplomats – I’ve got the kind of love – Dynamo / EX / £50 (Absolutely solid midtempo group harmony.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPflGGQJedA
Sir Ted Ford – Right now / I can’t give you up – Diggin’ Deep / EX / £45 (Two nice slowies. One previous unissued side and one previously released one. Fourth release on this Franklin Mint styled limited edition/instant collectors item label. )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEewIzUNcFY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmZH_zJCCDE
Sam Dees – What’s it gonna be / Tag tag – Diggin’ Deep / EX / £45 (Two great sides that never got a release by the time of the recordings. Shortened down 45 edit of the “Show must go on” album track, backed with Sams own version of the Bill Brandon tune. The later was on a Kent boot 45 and the Kent CD “Second to none” before here. )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7WsNYPmBqk
Sam Dees – Tag tag tag / Your love is like a boomerang – Kent / EX / £15 (Two previously unissued sides off the “Second to none” cd first time on vinyl, unofficial vinyl. Sams own versions of the Bill Brandon and Corey Blake songs.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9FUQUxpuKc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP-PxkKNdNI
Bob & Gene – If this world were mine – Mo Do / EX / £25 (Very soulful slowie from this talented male duo.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz5VnTA_Scg
Chuck Bernard – She already married / My baby – Satellite / EX / £25 (Superb midtempo group, flip more uptempo with a Temptations sound.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uOTwfWgo0o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkkhLHXapwc
Buddy Causey – I had no idea – Quinvy / EX / £20 (Clean copy of this sublime ballad.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm1372HP5Bc
Leon Ware – Girl, girl, girl – Paramount / EX / £15 (Demo copy, lovely ballad by the soul master Leon Ware.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf-4qHiTZNI
Smokey Robinson – Daylight & darkness – Tamla /EX / £5 (Superb ballad from the guy who just turned 80.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV_ohjTZV4A
Rocksteady, Roots & Soulful Reggae 45’s
Doreen Schaffer – We’re all a lone – Studio One / VG+ / £70 (Nice lovers! 70s Jamaica press, vinyl a bit cloudy from press but plays fine)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u1DrYGQJ6Y
Clarendonians – Walking up a one way street – Dragon / EX / £60 (UK original, superb cover of the Willie Tee classic. Reversed labels with pen corrections, and name written on centre of the side with plays the instrumental.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ61j7e_dcc
Chosen Few – Don’t break your promise – Studio One / EX / £20 (Early 1980s Jamaica press with white and black banner label. “Made in Jamaica” rubber stamp.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsxL6x9WxTs
Paragons – You mean the world to me / John & Joya – I’ll be lonely – Treasure Isle / EX / £12 (1980s Jamaica press of this nice 1968 rocksteady track.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb6WnmuKAiI
King Sporty – Thinking of you – Konduko / EX / £10 (Nice modern soul midtempo. Jamaica press, writings on label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrllzJtkBa0
Soul & Disco 12”
Loveman Ronnie Stokes – Touch you again – Philly City / EX/VG / £180 (Powerful dancer with never letting down hi-hats. Custom sleeve is intact but stained.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eda2-NJzts
Lou Ragland & G.L.O. – Love moods – Casino / EX / £125 (With the superb “Making love”. Original EP with sharp label colors. Label has dedication and is signed by Lou Ragland.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZRicrsymHQ
Frank Washington – Ice – Studio II Revue / EX / £80 (USA original of this tough 1983 modern soul cut.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y3GgrHM9ZQ
Circle City Band – Magic – Circle City / EX / £60 (Nice copy of this classic 1983 boogie/disco dancer. What a bassline!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJsx5-88cUY
Manfredo Fest – Jungle kitten – Blue Bird / VG+ / £60 (UK original of this classic jazz funk dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpjiUeBOv-0
Something Unique – This feeling between us / Class action – Sheridan House / EX / £40 (Killer 2 step backed with a midtempo dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtshigpuS6Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFcpeC3fza4
Soul & Disco Albums
California Playboys – Trying to become a millionaire – Loadstone / EX/EX / £600 (1976 album filled with modern soul goodies. Solid album with no 45 cuts and standouts in “She’s a real good woman” and “Just say a four letter word”. Very nice and clean copy!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teaHyfxZApc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zxb8JFzQKg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_n3c25wGMk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3UEKIBA5fI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKMdwhjjHLU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBng204VFdU
Van Jones – Time has made me new – Impulse / EX/EX / £450 (Nice very clean copy of this classic rare album title. Musically a mixture between disco and sweet soul, highlights in “Let’s go this go” and “Time has made me new”.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zi2KL6sipE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXLFq8AZYVQ
Joe Acosta – The power of love – Ghetto / EX/EX / £250 (With the latin soul beauty “I need her”. Super clean copy of this album rarity.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRG9izU-4g0
Rocket – s/t – RFC / EX/EX / £100 (Classic disco title heaving with disco goodies. EX but spot mark on “Here comes my love” that causes 4/5 light clicks. Cover with hype sticker and partially in shrink.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSMwlyuYRIQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElX2YQZ3OLg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXwr2RRdOqI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twQ8tGthJsE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZjK_ZiPfio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT1awg6xB3Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW_OhThbwJ0
Frankie Nieves – The terrible… – Speed / EX/EX / £60 (With his great latin soul version of Appreciations “It’s better to cry”. As new mono copy still in shrink wrap.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akB2W0604TM
Ingram Kingdom – The funk in our music – Excello / EX/EX / £35 (With the superb dancer “What else can I say”.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMFyFkRowqM
Dynamite Brass – s/t – Polydor / VG/EX / £25 (Swedish 1969 release featuring jazzy covers of “Sunny” and “Keep on running”. Record has light marks but plays ok. Soundclips from actual copy for sale.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzhDnMYO2Qg
Linda Evans – You control me – Ariola / EX/EX / £15 (Nice 1979 album with disco/modern highlights in the title track and in “The last goodbye” and two step in “You got me dreaming”. Cover partially shrink)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXV1tEoFyMM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnCwD4fYODc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpElvqYrHfQ
Hunt’s Determination Band – This is determination problems – Earwax / S/S / £15 (Still sealed copy of this funk 1977 album.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7ylrBOLyE
Latimore – Let’s straighten it out – Glades / EX/EX / £15 (Classic! Cover still in shrink, with cut out saw mark.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiwJq5VPtTw
David Oliver – Here’s to you – Mercury / EX/EX / £10 (1980 album with two step highlight in “My lady” + a cover of “Love TKO” which gives Teddy a good run. Promo gold stamp on back.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUlCWNaPDRk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5pop34HvSA
Heinsight – The great white – Churchill / EX/EX / £10 (With “Heartbeat”, one of the best steppers ever.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtI83rkaIu8
Chris Hills / Everything is everything – Comin’ outta he ghetto – Embryo / EX/VG+ / £10 (Aka Mad Cliff and a talented song writer. With “If you were mine”. Cover has cut out saw mark.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlvNIwSSN5w
Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Lifeline – Polydor / EX/VG+ / £8 (With the disco classic “Running away”. Cover has vintage price sticker from Swedish department store PUB. Cover in nice condition apart from some pronounced wear close to title spine.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJK19ra2rsQ
Bloodstone – Party – T-Neck / EX/EX / £8 (Nice 1984 modern soul album with highlights in “Instant love” and “It feels so good (With you)”. Promo stamp on back.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K76wFAytSB0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3jUvsmpnIY
Chameleon – s/t – Elektra / EX/EX / £6 (With the dancer “Come into my life” and the funky “Game of life”. Label and inner sleeve has rubber stamp with previous owners name and the date he bought the record on. Shame on Jörgen Torstensson for defiling numerous records!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuu4VFK-m0k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWBQ_dpmbq4
Lakeside – Keep on moving straight ahead – Solar / EX/EX / £6 (A mixture of good modern and two step gems here. Personal standout in “Be my lady”.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKDbeGOT4Vo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t_uadIFnJk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_YDrGpDfoA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dMnXxA0yRk
Switch – Am I still your boyfriend? – Total Experience / EX/EX / £5 (With “Keeping secrets” which still sounds fantastic. Tiny cut out saw mark, cover still in shrink.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNTvisSRQ5g
Switch – s/t – Gordy / EX/EX / £5 (Absolutely solid album for two step lovers. With “It’s so real”, “There’ll never be”, “You pulled a switch”, “I wanna be closer” etc. Small cut out saw mark.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkT57XEZVcM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLKkkOoszAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8q5bSPkci8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzCFqCUKOXI
Brazilian Soul/Disco/Funk Albums
Marcos Valle – Vontade de rever vocé – Som Livre / EX/EX / £90 (Soulful, jazzy 1981 album. With “Nao pode ser qualquer mulher”, “Sei lá”, “A paraiba nao e Chicago” etc. Nice copy complete with insert.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUWXuzHEn6Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ9D-sW0mFo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEVOgDdfLQ0
Serginho Meriti – Bons momentos – Polydor / VG/VG / £90 (Solid brazilian funk/soul album with a lisp. With the classic “Memorias de um neguinho poeta/Neguinho poeta” + “Bons momentos”, ”Tipo help” and more. Both LP and cover just short of VG+, decent player/looker. Label on side 2 has small tear.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mjU3NnaaWg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxSscofgKC0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPX8vMliJLo
Tim Maia – s/t – Polydor / VG+/VG+ / £60 (Soulful 1980 album which is pretty much solid listening throughout. Record looks a clean EX but pressing is a bit noisy. Cover just shy of EX.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuNGv7RHh7k&list=PLrt7VbxNS8reIIygQmfJP8bO2JyGZgOYL
Emilio Santiago – Mais que um momento – Philips / EX/VG+ / £50 (Classic 1983 title. Cover has one creased corner and seal sticker. With inlay lyric sheet.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78ixTH78qBU
Emilio Santiago – s/t – CID / VG+/VG / £40 (1975 original, with the classics “Bananeira” and “Brother”. Cover is in pretty nice shape but has been reinforced with tape on the opening edge.)
Emilio Santiago – s/t – CID / EX/EX / £35 (1978 second press with alternative light blue cover. With “Bananeira” and “Brother”.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdEOEmxu7K0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLOKdAJEgqQ
Jorge Ben – Bem vinda amizade – Som Livre / EX/EX / £45 (1981 Brazil original in clean condition. Complete with insert.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxLO9VWGGnU
Jorge Ben – Alo alo, como vai? – Som Livre / EX/VG+ / £40 (Original copy in nice condition. Tiny round sticker on cover. With insert.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS4_IWEAjJs&list=PLUHPt54xYw0vq9GJrLG-EXCIRlGTICRCg
Dafé – Pra que vou recordar – WB / VG+/VG / £35 (With the mellow “De alegria raiou o dia”. Cover has light general wear, some damage to the title spine and a sticker. Record is clean from scratches but has a little dull look and the pressing is not the best.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C9KY7SungA
Wando – Gloria a deus no ceu e samba na terra – Beverly / EX/VG / £30 (Original, mixed bag of jazzy samba tunes including a tribute to the mixed art of the dance/fight capoeira. Cover basically VG+ with only discreet wear. Writing on labels.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCkCrP8REzg
Wando – s/t – Beverly / VG+/EX / £10 (1975 original with textured cover and in nice shape. Vinyl has a couple of sleeve marks not affecting play.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw10-SCUaFI
Wando – Ilusao – Beverly / VG+/VG / £8 (Cover in decent shape, some light wear/agening and a 6cm upper seam split. With insert.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNt-IFpLrNo
Bebeto – Simplesmente Bebeto – Rca / EX/VG+ / £25 (Soulful 1983 album with the title track “Alexandra”, “Luau” and “Essa nega”. Promo copy with insert. Album as new, cover just shy of VG+. )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMSp_PBfxec
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceGJ8Et_iZY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8_HBq08P3Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRZLHzHecUQ
Marcelo – s/t – EMI / VG/VG / £25 (Vinyl looks pretty clean, decent player. Label has a little H2O damage with tear + rubber stamp. Cover just shy of VG+ with some damage on title spine and lower edge. Back has two small stickers. With inlay lyric sheet.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=DtdnQL7ctrQ&feature=emb_title
Golden Boys – s/t – Odeon / EX/VG- / £25 (With the driving, jazzy dancer “Segura na cintura dela”. Vinyl is clean, label has a couple of tiny X and a rubber stamp. Cover has creasing and tears which have been filled up with matching black felt pen.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44y_1znnb3A