SOLID "7" COMBO WITH BRASS: Soul Foot Strut * TELCO, Made in Trinidad, strong VG+, 500.- Euro
Unknown and ungoogable island soul 45. This is - of course - a cover of Young Holt Unlimited's immortal "Soulful Strut". Funky and super tight musicianship with this certain tropical feeling to it. Most likely a once in a lifetime chance to own this.
GROVER MITCHELL: What Hurts* VANGUARD, promo, M-, tinyiy edge chip no way near the grooves, 125.- Euro
Len Barry Philadelphia 1971 session and what a cracking slab of 70s Northern Soul Len & studio partner Sherman Marshall created. The only thing "What Hurts" is not to have this in your collection.
ALPERT & SHEENE: Love Is First / Barry's Song * A&S, M-, 100.- Euro
Semi know and great Modern Soul two sider from 1980 in perfect condition. One side is a great dancer with an excellent band backing up a lady singer extraordinaire. Flip it over and we enter two step/mellow groove territory. Two fantastic sides for the price of one.
CURTIS MAYFIELD: Tripping Out * RSO, VG+, 100.- Euro
1980 Curtis Mayfield Modern Soul masterpiece, that sounds awesome played out loud. Mild surface marks on vinyl, not affecting play at all, plays like a minter! As a bonus you get the original jukebox stripe and the birth sleeve of this amazing piece of soulmusic.
BEVERLY & DUANE: You Belong To Me / Love * BROWN BOMBER, strong VG, 60.- Euro
Uplifting 70's Northern Soul backed up by superb Modern Soul dancer on this mystery label out of Detroit, that only released two highly collectable records.
GARLAND GREEN: Don't Let Love Walk Out On Us / Ask Me What You Want * RCA; promo, M-, 40.- Euro
Great 70's dancer by Garland Green with some involvement by Leon Haywood. Super clean promotional copy complete with it's original distribution sleeve.
Leftwing boogie funk from 1985 dealing with Reaganomics. Self produced by Lady D and a nice example of female empowerment in the 80's when Thatcher and Reagan changed politics, on both sides of the Atlantic, towards a neo-liberal conflagration.
JAY DEE BRYANT: Get It (Come On And Get It) / You're Hurting Me * ENJOY, M-, "x" on lbl, 30.- Euro
Hard hitting late 60's funky soul burner backed up by a deep soul hurter of the highest order. The label colour is actually rather orange, not sure why my scanner is playing tricks here.
LEE HARVEY: Prove It / Only True Love * MAGNUM, M-, 30.- Euro
Rare and great westcoast 60's winner in immaculate condition. "Prove It" is a nice, sparse dancer, flip it over for an overlooked soulful midtempo gem.
LENNY O'HENRY: Sweet Young Love * ATCO, promo, M-, 25.- Euro
His 'other' 45 on Atco and not as famous as "Across The Street", but equally good, if not better. Great soulful and sophisticated big city sounds here and you won't find a cleaner copy anywhere.
DIAMOND JOE: Hurry Back To Me / Don't Set Me Back * SANSU, promo, M-, 25.- Euro
One of the finest vocalists coming from the crescent city going by the name of Diamond Joe. The guy is a mystery and little is known except his legacy of seven great 45s with this two Allen Touissant productions are no exception. One side superb uptempo and the flipside has an amazing stop-and-go-arrangement with belting vocals by the man. So much better then most of the four figure rarities.
THE DAYLIGHTERS: For My Baby / Sweeter * TIP TOP, VG+, 25.- Euro
Excellent group soul double sider for the dancefloor out of Chicago on Charles Colbert Tip Top label, which was asubsidiary for Nike. Record would be M-, but has a tiny scattered scractch on side 1, that does not affect play at all.
THE WORDS OF WISDOM AND TRUTH REVUE: Don't Need Your Love / What You Do To Me * CANNONBALL, Mint, factory sealed, 20.- Euro
Brand new and previously unreleased Modern Soul winner with two great sides for you to consider. Only one copy left of the small batch I had. This is of course the Indianapolis group, that recorded one super indemand 45 for the local Lamp label.
GEORGE PORTER'S JOYRIDE: Cissy Strut / Sneaky Freaky * DEESU, M-, minor label flaking on flip, 20.- Euro
Two excellent super tight New Orleans Funk sides, probably unplayed before I lifted the soundfile. George Porter was - of course - the bass player for the Meters.
JOHNNIE TAYLOR: What About my Love * BEVERLY GLEN, M-, 20.- Euro
Modern Soul classic by former Stax artist Johnnie Taylor. This copy is super clean and you need a minty copy of this as it is narrowly pressed and with 5:42 minutes rather long for a 7" record.
THE PRESIDENTS: Gold Walk / I Want My Baby * DE LUXE, VG+, 15.- Euro
Two great sides to chosse from. "Gold Walk" is a superb funky floater with top notch vocals by the Presidents while "I Want my Baby" offers great harmony singing on a more then solid midtempo groove.
BEN E. KING: I Can't Take It Like A Man * MAXWELL, M-, 10.- Euro
Facemelting midtempo 70's soul by one of the great voices of the classic aera. Clean stock, complete with it's original distribution sleeve. Don't sleep on a real soul masterpiece.
WILLIE CLAYTON: It's Time You Made Up Your Mind * PAWN, M-, 10.- Euro
The great Willie Clayton with an Darryl Carter and Don Bryant penned midtempo 70's dancer, produced by Willie Mitchell and - of course - it has the HI-Memphis-sound weitten all over it.
Modern Soul Lc Green What You Been Putting Down Nm 70s
Barbara Cooper Us Demo Whats One More Tear Play Tested Vg
55 Ska Reggae Coxsone 1968 Original The Clarendonians H
To order: PM me . Records will be reserved on a strict first come, first served basis.
New postage rates!
No matter how big your order is, 7.- Euro flat (12.- EuroLPs and 12“ singles) unless you want registered postage!
I recomend registration for all orders over 50.- Euro for additional cost of 3.- Euros.
The list is not really sorted, so you find Funk, next to Northern and R&B next to Modern. Prices are in Euro!!!
Grading: Goldmine grading system - M- / VG++/ VG+ / VG / VG- etc.
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SOLID "7" COMBO WITH BRASS: Soul Foot Strut * TELCO, Made in Trinidad, strong VG+, 500.- Euro
Unknown and ungoogable island soul 45. This is - of course - a cover of Young Holt Unlimited's immortal "Soulful Strut". Funky and super tight musicianship with this certain tropical feeling to it. Most likely a once in a lifetime chance to own this.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/solid7combosoulfoot.mp3
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GROVER MITCHELL: What Hurts* VANGUARD, promo, M-, tinyiy edge chip no way near the grooves, 125.- Euro
Len Barry Philadelphia 1971 session and what a cracking slab of 70s Northern Soul Len & studio partner Sherman Marshall created. The only thing "What Hurts" is not to have this in your collection.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/grovermitchellwhathurts.mp3
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ALPERT & SHEENE: Love Is First / Barry's Song * A&S, M-, 100.- Euro
Semi know and great Modern Soul two sider from 1980 in perfect condition. One side is a great dancer with an excellent band backing up a lady singer extraordinaire. Flip it over and we enter two step/mellow groove territory. Two fantastic sides for the price of one.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/alpertandsheeneloveis.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/alpertandsheenebarrys.mp3
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CURTIS MAYFIELD: Tripping Out * RSO, VG+, 100.- Euro
1980 Curtis Mayfield Modern Soul masterpiece, that sounds awesome played out loud. Mild surface marks on vinyl, not affecting play at all, plays like a minter! As a bonus you get the original jukebox stripe and the birth sleeve of this amazing piece of soulmusic.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/curtiistrippinout.mp3
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BEVERLY & DUANE: You Belong To Me / Love * BROWN BOMBER, strong VG, 60.- Euro
Uplifting 70's Northern Soul backed up by superb Modern Soul dancer on this mystery label out of Detroit, that only released two highly collectable records.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/beverlyandduanyoubelong.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/beverlyandduanelove.mp3
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JOHN WILLIAMS & THE TICK TOCKS: Do Me Like You Do Me / Blues, Tears And Sorrows * SANSU, promo, M-, 60.- Euro
Great uptempo New Orleans Northern Soul backed up by supreme deep tearjerker. Totally clean copy for a nice price, don't sleep!
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/johnwilliamdomelikeyou.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/johnwilliamsbluestea.mp3
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DEBBIE S.: Try My Love * FLAMING ARROW, M-, 50.- Euro
Flawless copy of this exceptional Detroit mellow groover. Super soulful vocals and a dreamy two-step arrangement. Highly recomended!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/debbiestrymy.mp3
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GARLAND GREEN: Don't Let Love Walk Out On Us / Ask Me What You Want * RCA; promo, M-, 40.- Euro
Great 70's dancer by Garland Green with some involvement by Leon Haywood. Super clean promotional copy complete with it's original distribution sleeve.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/garlandgreendontlet.mp3
soundfie 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/garlandgreenaskme.mp3
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LADY 😧 Wall St. * OLIVE BRANCH, M-, 40.- Euro
Leftwing boogie funk from 1985 dealing with Reaganomics. Self produced by Lady D and a nice example of female empowerment in the 80's when Thatcher and Reagan changed politics, on both sides of the Atlantic, towards a neo-liberal conflagration.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ladydwallstreet.mp3
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ARNIE AND HIS SOUL BROTHERS: Tenderloin * EMMES, M-, record store stamp on lbl, 40.- Euro
Rare and obscure mod soul instrumental.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/arnietenderloin.mp3
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LA LA & THE LALARETTS: This Day Is Ours Getin Ready For Freddy * ELPECO, VG++, wol, 40.- Euro
Rare girl group harmony group soul side backed up by a quirky uptempo number. Not an easy one to track down.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/lalaandthethisday.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/lalaandthegettingready.mp3
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DIANE CUNNINGHAM: Someday Baby * FONTANA ACETATE, VG++, 40.- Euro
Delicious Eddie Sullivan written mellow midtempo soul from the streets of Chicago on it's rarerst format; a nice clean acetate!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dianecunninghamsomeday.mp3
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JACKIE VERDELL: Call On Me * CORAL promo, VG++, 35.- Euro
Frantic Northern Soul dancer yet to have it's day, but click the soundfile, it's all there to make a record go big!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jackieverdellcallon.mp3
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N. F. PORTER: Keep On Keeping On * LIZARD, M-, 30.- Euro
Northern Soul classic by N.F. (Nolan) Porter in immaculate shape.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/nfporterkeep.mp3
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JAY DEE BRYANT: Get It (Come On And Get It) / You're Hurting Me * ENJOY, M-, "x" on lbl, 30.- Euro
Hard hitting late 60's funky soul burner backed up by a deep soul hurter of the highest order. The label colour is actually rather orange, not sure why my scanner is playing tricks here.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jaydeebryantgetit.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jaydeebryantyourehurting.mp3
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HOAGY LANDS: Friends And Lovers Don't Go Together * LAURIE, M-, drill hole in label, 30.- Euro
Forgotten 60's dancer, that sounds great today. This nice and clean copy comes complete with it's Laurie distribution sleeve.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/hoagylandsfriends.mp3
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LEE HARVEY: Prove It / Only True Love * MAGNUM, M-, 30.- Euro
Rare and great westcoast 60's winner in immaculate condition. "Prove It" is a nice, sparse dancer, flip it over for an overlooked soulful midtempo gem.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leeharveyproveit.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leeharveyonlytrue.mp3
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LENNY O'HENRY: Across The Street * ATCO, M-, 30.- Euro
Nice clean copy of this amazing Mod/Northern Soul dancer.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/lennyohenryacross.mp3
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LENNY O'HENRY: Sweet Young Love * ATCO, promo, M-, 25.- Euro
His 'other' 45 on Atco and not as famous as "Across The Street", but equally good, if not better. Great soulful and sophisticated big city sounds here and you won't find a cleaner copy anywhere.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/lennyohenrysweet.mp3
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HARVEY SCALES & THE SEVEN SOUNDS: Get Down 1970 / Funky Football * CHESS, M-, 30.- Euro, on hold
Arguably the funkiest record Harvey Scales ever recorded with two hardhitting sides to chosse from.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/harveyscalesgetttdown.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/harveyscaleaffunkyfoot.mp3
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THE CARONATORS: Fairy Tales * CLOCK, VG++, 25.- Euro
Semi known group Northern dancer in nice condition.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/caronatorsfairytale.mp3
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EDDIE FLOYD: Big Bird * STAX, VG, 25.- Euro
Strong VG copy of this action packed Memphis mover. Plays great with the odd click here and there, good for DJing as the saying goes.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/eddiefloydbigbird.mp3
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DIAMOND JOE: Hurry Back To Me / Don't Set Me Back * SANSU, promo, M-, 25.- Euro
One of the finest vocalists coming from the crescent city going by the name of Diamond Joe. The guy is a mystery and little is known except his legacy of seven great 45s with this two Allen Touissant productions are no exception. One side superb uptempo and the flipside has an amazing stop-and-go-arrangement with belting vocals by the man. So much better then most of the four figure rarities.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/diamondjoehurryback.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/diamondjoedontsetme.mp3
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THE DAYLIGHTERS: For My Baby / Sweeter * TIP TOP, VG+, 25.- Euro
Excellent group soul double sider for the dancefloor out of Chicago on Charles Colbert Tip Top label, which was asubsidiary for Nike. Record would be M-, but has a tiny scattered scractch on side 1, that does not affect play at all.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/daylightersformybaby.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/daylighterssweeter.mp3
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THE CARLTONS: Hey, Mr. Lonesome * ARGO promo, M-, date stamp on label, 25.-
Sweet soul masterpiece from 1964 with a cool relaxed atmosphere and fantastic falsetto lead by Larry Bell.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/carltonsheymrlone.mp3
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ALLEN STORY: Why Oh Why / Chubby Chubby * CHECK-MATE, VG+. 25.- Euro
Two gritty Chicago R&B dancers from the vaults of Chess records.
soubdfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/allenstorywhyohwhy.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/allensrorychubby.mp3
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THE WORDS OF WISDOM AND TRUTH REVUE: Don't Need Your Love / What You Do To Me * CANNONBALL, Mint, factory sealed, 20.- Euro
Brand new and previously unreleased Modern Soul winner with two great sides for you to consider. Only one copy left of the small batch I had. This is of course the Indianapolis group, that recorded one super indemand 45 for the local Lamp label.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/wordsofwisdomdontneed.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/wordsofwisdomwhatyoudo.mp3
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GEORGE PORTER'S JOYRIDE: Cissy Strut / Sneaky Freaky * DEESU, M-, minor label flaking on flip, 20.- Euro
Two excellent super tight New Orleans Funk sides, probably unplayed before I lifted the soundfile. George Porter was - of course - the bass player for the Meters.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/georgeportercisssy.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/georgeportersneaky.mp3
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KENNY BALLARD: Mr. Magic * KAPP, promo, M-, 20.- Euro
Great and very underrated record with a more the solid 60's dance beat and super soulful vocals by Kenny Ballard.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/hankballardmrmagic.mp3
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JOHNNIE & JOE: Here We Go, Baby * TUFF, M-, 20.- Euro
Nice male duet with catchy 60's beat and great vocals by these two guys.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/johnnieandjoeherewe.mp3
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TOMMY RIDGLEY: Sometimes You Get It * SANSU, M-, 20.- Euro
1976 soul mover form New Orleans in perfect condition.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tommyridgleysometimes.mp3
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THE T.S.U. TORONADOES: What Good Am I / Getting The Corners * ATLANTIC, VG, sticker on lbl and mild warp nap, 20.- Euro
Nice playing copy, of this amazing slice of late 60's Texas soul backed up by an equally excellent funk intsrumental. A bargain for someone!
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tsutoroswhatgooodami.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tsustorosgettttingthe.mp3
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JOE HAYWOOD: (Play Me) A Cornbread Song * KENT, promo, M-, 20.- Euro
Hard knock Nola funky soul, that always fills the floor, when played out. Shiny and most likely unplayed before I lifted the soundclip.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joehaywoodplayme.mp3
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JOHNNIE TAYLOR: What About my Love * BEVERLY GLEN, M-, 20.- Euro
Modern Soul classic by former Stax artist Johnnie Taylor. This copy is super clean and you need a minty copy of this as it is narrowly pressed and with 5:42 minutes rather long for a 7" record.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/johnnietaylorwhatabout 13.05.32.mp3
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THE SYMPHONICS: Our Love Will Grow / (Bassa-Note) Way Down Low * TRU-LITE, M-, 15.- Euro
Beautiful early group soul from New York backed up by a kind of trashy bossa nova rip-off.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/symphonicsourlove.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/symphonicswaydownlow.mp3
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THE FABULOUS COUNTS: Jan Jan / The Girl From Kenya * MOIRA, M-, 15.- Euro
Two superb Detroit funk sides back to back produced by Popcorn Wylie.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/fabulouscountsjan.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/fabulouscountsgirlf.mp3
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RUDY & JUDY: Baby You Got It * T NECK, M-, 15.- Euro
Great funky soul produced by the Isley Brothers during their best period and an oddity on their T Neck label.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/rudyandjudybabyyou.mp3
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THE PRESIDENTS: Gold Walk / I Want My Baby * DE LUXE, VG+, 15.- Euro
Two great sides to chosse from. "Gold Walk" is a superb funky floater with top notch vocals by the Presidents while "I Want my Baby" offers great harmony singing on a more then solid midtempo groove.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/presidentsgoldwalk.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/presidentsiwantmy.mp3
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THE BLENDTONES: The Slide * SUCCESS, M-, 15.- Euro
Clean copy of this frantic R&B dancer with handclaps and everything a record needs to fill a dancefloor.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/blendtonestheslide.mp3
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CREATIONS: How Sweetly Simple / Lovin' feeling * VIRTUE, M-, 15.- Euro
Philly sweet soul backed up by anice midtempo group soul tune lurking into crossover territory.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/creationshowsweetly.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/creatiosnlovin.mp3
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JACKIE LEE: The Duck / Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide * MIRWOOD, M-, 12.- Euro
Rare purpple styrene pressing of this double sided westcoast banger.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jackieleedotheduck.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jackieleeletyourcon.mp3
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BEN E. KING: I Can't Take It Like A Man * MAXWELL, M-, 10.- Euro
Facemelting midtempo 70's soul by one of the great voices of the classic aera. Clean stock, complete with it's original distribution sleeve. Don't sleep on a real soul masterpiece.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/beneeekingicanttake.mp3
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WILLIE CLAYTON: It's Time You Made Up Your Mind * PAWN, M-, 10.- Euro
The great Willie Clayton with an Darryl Carter and Don Bryant penned midtempo 70's dancer, produced by Willie Mitchell and - of course - it has the HI-Memphis-sound weitten all over it.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/willieclaytonitstime.mp3
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BOBBY BLAND: Gotta Get To Know You * DUKE, sticker on lbl, M-, 10.- Euro
Superb 60's dancer by the ever great Bobby Bland, produced and written by Andre Williams. Nice clean copy with a sweet little sticker on the label.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbyblandgottagettoknow.mp3
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