Im new to Northern Soul and wondered if anyone would suggest any good compilations to start off with.

I have the "In Crowd" box set so any other albums I should get

Thanks

Im new to Northern Soul and wondered if anyone would suggest any good compilations to start off with.

I have the "In Crowd" box set so any other albums I should get

Thanks

Almost anything on Kent & you won't go wrong

The "Allnighter" series on Goldmine features a nice selection of rarer sounds.

"After Hours" series featuring great sides from Atlantic/Warners.

"Talcum Soul" series, cheap as chips these and feature lots of the classics, up to vol 5 now.

And agree with everything on Kent!

Regards

Gordy

welcome to the world's finest music kevin

i would personally suggest the early kent stuff - for dancers only, for dancers also, floorshakers, footstompers - if still available

also go here for sounds (not all northern but 99% are soul, as you'd expect from the name): Soulclub

I have these...great stuff and some of the cuts on these CDs have been discussed on threads here:

Mastercuts Northern Soul

https://www.amazon.com/Mastercuts-Northern-...TF8&s=music

This is Northern Soul...Motown Sound

https://www.amazon.com/This-Northern-Soul-M...TF8&s=music

Soul Galore Northern Soul Classics

https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Galore-60s-Nort...TF8&s=music

Hi Guys, thanks for the welcome. I have been trying to get into Northern Soul Music for a while but cant never find good albums in my Local HMV. Amazon here I come.

So why/how did you all get into the scene?

Im new to Northern Soul and wondered if anyone would suggest any good compilations to start off with.

I have the "In Crowd" box set so any other albums I should get

Thanks

Welcome Kevin. Be prepared for a fantastic journey of discovery that will last your whole life, and quite probably most of your bank balance if you start collecting vinyl.

Edited February 20, 200718 yr by Matt Male

Hi Guys, thanks for the welcome. I have been trying to get into Northern Soul Music for a while but cant never find good albums in my Local HMV. Amazon here I come.

So why/how did you all get into the scene?

Hi Kev

There's a thread started today about how "we" got into the scene - have a look there mate. I think you'll find many many differing answers!!

Both the 'up all night' cd's were excellent

I have been looking at the below as they are pretty cheap. Are they any good?

Edited February 20, 200718 yr by KevinA

welcome to the world's finest music kevin

i would personally suggest the early kent stuff - for dancers only, for dancers also, floorshakers, footstompers - if still available

also go here for sounds (not all northern but 99% are soul, as you'd expect from the name): Soulclub

Absolutely agree Dan. Floorshakers, Foostompers and Brainstormers, you couldn't get a better start.

Wigan casino Story cd's from Goldmine too.

What about the After Hours CD's full of Warner Bros, Loma & Atlantic stuff. If you can get hold of a copy of Dave Flynn's, Sought After Soul 4CD box set, I'd recommend it.

12 posts and no ones slated cd's yet

Am I on the right forum?

Edited February 20, 200718 yr by ScooterNik

Get yourself out and about where they give free CDs out to the first 50/100 etc through the door as they usually have tunes on them that the top DJs are playing at the moment and its a great way for DJs to shoe there collections off too.

i have never had a bad one and not only that you get a great night of soul chucked in too.

Bearsy

Absolutely agree Dan. Floorshakers, Foostompers and Brainstormers, you couldn't get a better start.

Wigan casino Story cd's from Goldmine too.

And the Wigan casino one for the play on Kent.

CD's are a great way to learn tunes, hear new things etc. know a few who got into Northern, started collecting CD's then started to collect their fave tracks on vinyl. That way madness lies!!!! Could do worse than the sounds section here, and with a bit of computer jiggery-pokery, make your own CD's.....

Edited February 20, 200718 yr by Trevski

Hi Guys, thanks for the welcome. I have been trying to get into Northern Soul Music for a while but cant never find good albums in my Local HMV. Amazon here I come.

So why/how did you all get into the scene?

I was always into soul music, but I REALLY got into it after my experience at 2006's SoulTrip in NJ.

All the above suggestions,,sweetie...go with....from there,you will discover all the varying styles within the rare soul genre...however...if you really want to hear a cross section of the finest Northern and a touch of Modern...then you tune into Mark bicknell's soul shack on Sunday nights on Solar Radio..0129 between 8 and 10pm GMT...if you want to experience the Modern side...you can do no worse than Shaun Robbins on Sunday Morning between 10am and noon,,on the same channel..but what ever you choose..i hope you get as much pleasure out of the music as i have done over the last 30+ years babes. Delxx

if you want to experience the Modern side...you can do no worse than Shaun Robbins on Sunday Morning between 10am and noon,,on the same channel Delxx

Or you may also keep in the Northern side . In that case, I'd also recomend the Wigan Casino Story . It was the best way for me to start in the northern world about two years ago. Still a current play in the iPod

CHeers from Mexico

Dante

Edited February 21, 200718 yr by Dante

If you can get hold of a copy of Dave Flynn's, Sought After Soul 4CD box set, I'd recommend it.

Out of curiosity, is this a legit set of CDs, and if so, where can they be obtained?

I remember Dave Flynn at the Dome (oh happy days) and also at These Old Shoes once. A man of good taste and a fine collection.

Absolutely agree Dan. Floorshakers, Foostompers and Brainstormers, you couldn't get a better start.

Wigan casino Story cd's from Goldmine too.

With you all the way

The Golden Torch Story on goldmine is full of classics too.

Well worth a punt if you're just starting off.

Jamie

Im new to Northern Soul

Are you? How new?

Hi Kevin

I am sure others members off here will drop you a cd in the post,its been done for others in the past and then you get some real different stuff to listen too...I will drop you some tunes in the post ..Leave your address on here and i am sure others will do the same...You can keep us all updated as to what kind of sound floats your boat..Simsy and many others have got some really nice mixed cd's...

If deeeeeeeeeeeeeeep disco and all things 70s are your bag then Pete Smith is your man

Any other members up for this...I would have loved to get this kind of help when i started...Hours round Leeds market to come away with Nines Times Out Of Ten

Edited February 21, 200718 yr by little-stevie

Hi Kev

Can highly recommend the Sought after Soul CD which came out a few years ago.. brilliant compilation, there's a couple on Amazon for sale right now..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sought-After-Soul-...TF8&s=music

all the best

Jon

Here's the track listing.. reading through the thread it appears it's already been recommended

1. That's Why I Love You - Professionals (3) 2. Savin' My Lovin' For You - People's Choice 3. Heart Trouble - Parliaments 4. Love Is The Only Solution - Starr, Martha 5. Hey Girl You've Changed - Vondells 6. Can't We Talk It Over - Allen, L. 7. Tough Girl - Arnell, Billy 8. Sleepless Nights - Paris (6) 9. Try My Love - Dodds, Troy 10. Sweet And Lovely - Del-Tours 11. Somebody New - Moore, Danny 12. Make A Change - Rogers, Johnny 13. Silent Treatment - Deamain, Arin 14. I'm Still Yours - Summers, Johnny 15. Where Can My Baby Be - Martells 16. Ain't Gonna Cry No More - Charles, David 17. Don't Forget To Remember - Greater Experience 18. I Lost You - Hollidays 19. I Must Love You - Davis, Melvin 20. You're Welcome - Jackson, June 21. Your Love Is Getting Stronger - Four Voices 22. Somethin's Bad - Nomads (5) 23. Will You Ever Learn - Soul Set 24. Sweet Things - Kennedy, Billy 25. Bari Track - Burdick, Doni 26. Try A Little Harder - Fi Dels 27. Where I'm Not Wanted - Holman, Eddie 28. My Kind Of Woman - Starr, Edwin 29. Shy Guy - Mac, Bobby 30. Quicksand - Osbourne, Kell (1) 31. Don't Do Nothing I Wouldn't Do - Van Dyke, Connie 32. Lookin' For A Woman - Brooks Brothers (1) 33. Those Lonely Nights - Soul Communications 34. I Gotta Good Thing Going - Executive Four 35. Ain't Gonna Do You No Harm - New Wanderers 36. Double Cookin' - Checkerboard Squares 37. Strand - Little Stanley 38. Try It Baby - Tokays 39. He Stole The Love That Was Mine - Mancha, Steve 40. I'll Be On My Way - Bob & Fred

I personally think the kent stuff is second to none. one of my favourites is 'living the nightlife'. it kicks off with 'carlena' & then never lets up. some from the goldmine series would come in handy too, particularly the ones covering the scene's legendary venues, just to get the historical perspective. I would also do it strictly chronologically, starting with the birth of soul cd, by the time you get to the stafford years, you'll have gathered together a truly diverse musical collage of what this scene is all about. as other members have warned you, beware the road to vinyl servitude, once shackled, very few break free... ;-)

good luck!

M

Beware of them cds that are for sale in Asda and petrol stations for 3.99..You will get a very different sound from them ...Good luck with the search,its a great way to go..

Out of curiosity, is this a legit set of CDs, and if so, where can they be obtained?

I remember Dave Flynn at the Dome (oh happy days) and also at These Old Shoes once. A man of good taste and a fine collection.

Geoff see Johns post for availability, can't remember who put it out but I never thought it was anything but legit.Absolute essential CD & brilliant booklet as well

& for the post (tongue in cheek I know) re CDs & moans, I doubt you'd find anybody against listening to CDs at home, it's when you start playing them out as a "CDJ" that the shit will rightly be thrown (part 672) ..............

Hi Kevin

I am sure others members off here will drop you a cd in the post,its been done for others in the past and then you get some real different stuff to listen too...I will drop you some tunes in the post ..Leave your address on here and i am sure others will do the same...You can keep us all updated as to what kind of sound floats your boat..Simsy and many others have got some really nice mixed cd's...

If deeeeeeeeeeeeeeep disco and all things 70s are your bag then Pete Smith is your man

Any other members up for this...I would have loved to get this kind of help when i started...Hours round Leeds market to come away with Nines Times Out Of Ten

Of course! Please PM me with your address!

I personally think the kent stuff is second to none. one of my favourites is 'living the nightlife'. it kicks off with 'carlena' & then never lets up. some from the goldmine series would come in handy too, particularly the ones covering the scene's legendary venues, just to get the historical perspective. I would also do it strictly chronologically, starting with the birth of soul cd, by the time you get to the stafford years, you'll have gathered together a truly diverse musical collage of what this scene is all about. as other members have warned you, beware the road to vinyl servitude, once shackled, very few break free... ;-)

good luck!

M

I saw PLENTY of Kent CDs when I was in NYC recently, but didn't know which ones to get!

Hi Kevin

I am sure others members off here will drop you a cd in the post,its been done for others in the past and then you get some real different stuff to listen too...

I did this last year after asking a similar question and received 1 CD from Nick H .. top man.

my address is ............

Out of curiosity, is this a legit set of CDs, and if so, where can they be obtained?

I remember Dave Flynn at the Dome (oh happy days) and also at These Old Shoes once. A man of good taste and a fine collection.

Geoff see Johns post for availability, can't remember who put it out but I never thought it was anything but legit.Absolute essential CD & brilliant booklet as well

& for the post (tongue in cheek I know) re CDs & moans, I doubt you'd find anybody against listening to CDs at home, it's when you start playing them out as a "CDJ" that the shit will rightly be thrown (part 672) ..............

It was released in 1998 on label called Clubmasters, remember it was advertised at the time in some magazine (think it was Echoes), also had a companion CD of which was modern/funk stuff I think (probably wrong my memory is shot to pieces).

There are 10 tracks on each CD. I've copied the tracklisting from an Ebay listing where it went for just £4.20, bargain (John Manship had it listed for £30 a couple of years back)!

Track listing1. That's Why I Love You - Professionals

2. Savin' My Lovin' For You - People's Choice

3. Heart Trouble - Parliaments

4. Love Is The Only Solution - Starr, Martha

5. Hey Girl You've Changed - Vondells

6. Can't We Talk It Over - Allen, L.

7. Tough Girl - Arnell, Billy

8. Sleepless Nights - Paris

9. Try My Love - Dodds, Troy

10. Sweet And Lovely - Del-Tours

11. Somebody New - Moore, Danny

12. Make A Change - Rogers, Johnny

13. Silent Treatment - Deamain, Arin

14. I'm Still Yours - Summers, Johnny

15. Where Can My Baby Be - Martells

16. Ain't Gonna Cry No More - Charles, David

17. Don't Forget To Remember - Greater Experience

18. I Lost You - Hollidays

19. I Must Love You - Davis, Melvin

20. You're Welcome - Jackson, June

21. Your Love Is Getting Stronger - Four Voices

22. Somethin's Bad - Nomads

23. Will You Ever Learn - Soul Set

24. Sweet Things - Kennedy, Billy

25. Bari Track - Burdick, Doni

26. Try A Little Harder - Fi Dels

27. Where I'm Not Wanted - Holman, Eddie

28. My Kind Of Woman - Starr, Edwin

29. Shy Guy - Mac, Bobby

30. Quicksand - Osbourne, Kell

31. Don't Do Nothing I Wouldn't Do - Van Dyke, Connie

32. Lookin' For A Woman - Brooks Brothers

33. Those Lonely Nights - Soul Communications

34. I Gotta Good Thing Going - Executive Four

35. Ain't Gonna Do You No Harm - New Wanderers

36. Double Cookin' - Checkerboard Squares

37. Strand - Little Stanley

38. Try It Baby - Tokays

39. He Stole The Love That Was Mine - Mancha, Steve

40. I'll Be On My Way - Bob & Fred

Edited February 21, 200718 yr by Supercorsa

Hi Kev

Can highly recommend the Sought after Soul CD which came out a few years ago.. brilliant compilation, there's a couple on Amazon for sale right now..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sought-After-Soul-...TF8&s=music

all the best

Jon

I was very fortunate buying this CD....Virgin had it in a sale for £6.99....couldn't believe that the high quality tracks that are on there...deffo a must for anyone curious about Northern and wanting to widen their knowledge....Little Stevie...9 times out of 10??!! now was that the original version or Shelley Winter's Delxxx

used to have the cd but was nicked when i had the car stolen off my driveway last year, along with about 20 other NS cd's :angry: .. if you see some dodgy geezers driving round essex in a black A4 with Johnny Rogers, the professionals and the like blasting out the CD.. could you please inform the nearest constabulary!

Joking aside, they found the people responsible, although neither the car nor the CD's were ever recovered!!!! i

as Del pointed out, this CD really is the biz, not a duff track on this and a great introduction to Northern

!

they found the people responsible, although neither the car nor the CD's were ever recovered!!!! i

Very similar happened to my Sis Viki a few years ago..they pinched her Volvo right outside our parents house....and like you...she had her Northern tapes as well as her prized Otis Redding one...when the culprits were caught...the police handed back her Northern ones but not the Otis one...The arresting officer turned round to her and said that after giving some of the tapes a listen..he wouldve given them back as well!!!! Delxx

just do what me and my dad do and collect as many of the original songs on cd as possible from cd's that use original recordings and no re-recordings of late 80's and 90's. always look for cheap ones and must have about 50 cd already in a box and keeps growing. but vinyl is a good intrest to us.

my dad said this to me if only all his thousands of pop, rock, normal soul, country, indie, metal, rock 'n' roll, folk etc was all Northern soul original singles he would be a happy man and well that is a dream

Thanks for the information about the CD, I've ordered it from Amazon, got a few tracks, but most aren't in my collection, such as it is.

Hi Kev

Can highly recommend the Sought after Soul CD which came out a few years ago.. brilliant compilation, there's a couple on Amazon for sale right now..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sought-After-Soul-...TF8&s=music

all the best

Jon

Sure I've got this somewhere, the sound quallity is crap if I remember correctly.

I think you will find, with rare soul, that the tunes you enjoy at home, sound completely different when you hear them played out. And vice versa, the tracks you have discounted as not your to taste will jump up and bite you when played out.

CD's are great, but you really need to get out into the atmosphere to truely understand what this music is all about. A lot of tunes sound nothing played at home, but stick em on at 1200 watts in a large dark room filled with like minded souls, and WHOE!!!!!

I think to most people it's like a journey. Most prefer the Motown and more comercial type sound when they first get into "THE MUSIC" but then move on to the harder sound with less production with time.

Welcome to THE scene Kevin.

Phil.

Sure I've got this somewhere, the sound quallity is crap if I remember correctly.

I think you will find, with rare soul, that the tunes you enjoy at home, sound completely different when you hear them played out. And vice versa, the tracks you have discounted as not your to taste will jump up and bite you when played out.

CD's are great, but you really need to get out into the atmosphere to truely understand what this music is all about. A lot of tunes sound nothing played at home, but stick em on at 1200 watts in a large dark room filled with like minded souls, and WHOE!!!!!

I think to most people it's like a journey. Most prefer the Motown and more comercial type sound when they first get into "THE MUSIC" but then move on to the harder sound with less production with time.

Welcome to THE scene Kevin.

Phil.

If i'm not mistaken, the Sound quality on this CD is perfect. You may me thinking of some of the early Goldmine CD's which sound like they were dubbed from the original 45's.

Jon

I have these...great stuff and some of the cuts on these CDs have been discussed on threads here:

Mastercuts Northern Soul

https://www.amazon.com/Mastercuts-Northern-...TF8&s=music

This is Northern Soul...Motown Sound

https://www.amazon.com/This-Northern-Soul-M...TF8&s=music

Soul Galore Northern Soul Classics

https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Galore-60s-Nort...TF8&s=music

Thought this would have sparked outrage on this site..............Badge And Bag Brigade

Keep It Real

If i'm not mistaken, the Sound quality on this CD is perfect. You may me thinking of some of the early Goldmine CD's which sound like they were dubbed from the original 45's.

Jon

Agreed Jon, not played it in a while but memory tells me excellent quality.

Some other cds? well prob best not to say anything

Has anyone heard of these two albums:

Wigan Casino Story

Wigan Casino 30th Anniversary - Richard Sterling Volume 1

If i'm not mistaken, the Sound quality on this CD is perfect. You may me thinking of some of the early Goldmine CD's which sound like they were dubbed from the original 45's.

Jon

Yep, sorry, just put it on. I knew there was something about it, the whole compilation is fine EXCEPT for Kell Osbourne - Quicksand, which sounds as though it was recorded straight of a very rough 45.

Phil.

Yep, sorry, just put it on. I knew there was something about it, the whole compilation is fine EXCEPT for Kell Osbourne - Quicksand, which sounds as though it was recorded straight of a very rough 45.

Phil.

As far as I am aware from what David F told me at the time, it's all legit and re-licensed from Goldmine

Edited February 23, 200718 yr by Jerry Hipkiss

No idea if it is available on CD, but my fave compilation is Capital Soul Casino.

Some great tracks on there, Danny Wagner, Gene McDaniels, Little Anthony to name just 3.

Just a quick thought too. The fantastic limited edition LP - Up All Night, released about 1983, Did anyone ever copy this to CD? I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure it was a moody LP (Werent some of the tracks still covered up?). For me all the tracks still stand the test of time, and I loved the way they split the 60s and 70s. Would have been an awesome set.

If you are just hearing all these tunes for the first time, it would be great to get an update on what compilations you have bought, and what tracks you enjoy the most.

Listening without prejudice is something we all lost the privaledge of doing too long ago.

Edited February 23, 200718 yr by in town Mikey

No idea if it is available on CD, but my fave compilation is Capital Soul Casino.

Some great tracks on there, Danny Wagner, Gene McDaniels, Little Anthony to name just 3.

If you are just hearing all these tunes for the first time, it would be great to get an update on what compilations you have bought, and what tracks you enjoy the most.

Listening without prejudice is something we all lost the privaledge of doing too long ago.

Good choice. Is this the one that originally came out on vinyl LP about 1978/9? It was one of my first introductions to northern. Also contains 'baby mine' 'the end of our love' 'lonely man' etc..? A brilliant album. I've been looking for the vinyl version on ebay. Probably too oldies orientated for a CD release thesedays. I'd like to own the LP though.

I agree about listening without prejudice. I always use the phrase 'new to my ears' if i hear stuff i haven't heard before. I'm still worried to admit i don't know some sounds though, plus i've got a terrible memory for stuff played so i'm constantly hearing things i should remember from twenty odd years ago and think they are new .

Matt

Edited February 23, 200718 yr by Matt Male

If your'e after Goldmine cd's there's a bargain to be had here for somebody.

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...p;rd=1&rd=1

Mickey,I think this is the one you're referring to, bought mine at the 100 club in the early 80's for a tenner..., great lp but sound quality was lacking a bit..

WVON F.M CHICAGO 'ALL NITE LONG'

SIDE 1

WILLIE G & THE STYLES - NO SECOND CHANCE (Deadbeats)

BOBBY JASON - ALL THESE THINGS (William Powell - Heartache Souviners)

JAMES LEWIS _ THAT'S THE WAY (The Q)

PROFESSIONALS - THAT'S WHY I LOVE YOU

COURT DAVIS - THE LOVER WHO LOVES YOU NOT (Try To Think)

SEVEN SOULS - I STILL LOVE YOU

JOHN & THE WIERDEST - CANT GET OVER THESE MEMORIES

TY KARIM - LIGHTEN UP

SIDE 2

CHERYL BERDELL - GIVING IT ALL TO YOU

DOUG PARKINSON - I'LL BE AROUND

JAN JONES - INDEPENDENT WOMAN

CHARLES JOHNSON - NEVER HAD A LOVE SO GOOD

TYRONE BARKLEY - MAN OF VALUE

OTIS CLAY - THE ONLY WAY IS UP

JAMES MACK - OVER THE TOP (Roy Dawson)

Mickey,I think this is the one you're referring to, bought mine at the 100 club in the early 80's for a tenner..., great lp but sound quality was lacking a bit..

WVON F.M CHICAGO 'ALL NITE LONG'

SIDE 1

WILLIE G & THE STYLES - NO SECOND CHANCE (Deadbeats)

BOBBY JASON - ALL THESE THINGS (William Powell - Heartache Souviners)

JAMES LEWIS _ THAT'S THE WAY (The Q)

PROFESSIONALS - THAT'S WHY I LOVE YOU

COURT DAVIS - THE LOVER WHO LOVES YOU NOT (Try To Think)

SEVEN SOULS - I STILL LOVE YOU

JOHN & THE WIERDEST - CANT GET OVER THESE MEMORIES

TY KARIM - LIGHTEN UP

SIDE 2

CHERYL BERDELL - GIVING IT ALL TO YOU

DOUG PARKINSON - I'LL BE AROUND

JAN JONES - INDEPENDENT WOMAN

CHARLES JOHNSON - NEVER HAD A LOVE SO GOOD

TYRONE BARKLEY - MAN OF VALUE

OTIS CLAY - THE ONLY WAY IS UP

JAMES MACK - OVER THE TOP (Roy Dawson)

Thats the fella. Great LP.

Mind you I forgot the Professionals was on there.

Every compilation has to have a weak track hey?

I just wanted to say thanks for bringing the Sought After Soul CD set to my attention. I bought it on Amazon, it arrived Friday and it is great. I knew a lot of the tracks, but I didn't know the titles or artistes, you know what it's like when you are out, can't remember everything played. A great addition to my collection.