THE SIGNIFICANTS: I'm Loving To Hard / One Kindness Deserves Another * ALESVER'S, VG++, 500.- Euro, sold
Sweet / Crossover Soul grail from the sunhine state and for sure a tough pull. Excellent group harmonies on two superb songs. If only the engineer wouldn't be half deaf and had better recording equipment, but all copies sound like they where recorded under a blanket and if you want this, you have to live with the fact, that this is the mother of what they call Lo-Fi-Soul.
THE SOULETTES: Find Somebody New * DUD SOUND, M-, 450.- Euro, sold
Rare sweet Chicago soul on Oscar Coleman's Dud Sound output. Great group harmonies by the girls and so very hard to find, especially in such nice condition. Flip it over for a quirky dancer.
THE SYMPHONICS: Black Gold * AMG, M-, 225.- Euro, sold
Surely one of the rarest records on Cinci/Ohio's AMG (American Mutual Group) output, a label, that was connected to a studio and offered a package deal for recording and pressing a small amount of 45s - a so called pay-to-play-deal. Here we have a superb group soul dancer, that ticks all the boxes. Clean copy, that never ever needs an upgrade.
THE NEW CLARENCE REID: Cadillac Annie / Tired Blood * DEEP CITY, VG++, 200.- Euro
Great and very rare 60's Miami soul on the legendary Deep City outlet. This is the local first press from 1967 before Phil-L.A.-Of-Soul took over for national distribution. Great funky soul for the dancefloor backed up by a mighty fine ballad.
CHARLES FARREN: You've Changed My Whole Life Around * HAWK, VG++, 200.- Euro
Rare Chicago 60's soul mover in it's eyepopping ortiginal distribution sleeve. Nothing you see everyday and if you like underplayed records, here you go with a banging slice of windy-city niceness.
THE CHANDLERS: (Never Before) Your Love Keeps Me Drawing Closer / I Loved You, Girl * BLEU ROSE, VG+++, 150.- Euro
Superb groupsoul dancer from 1969, that's lurking into crossover category backed up by an equally good sweet flipside. Not an easy pull and an all the way quality double header.
NA ALLEN: Thanks For Nothing * ATCO, VG, wol, 100.- Euro, On Hold
Half price for a slightly wounded, but great playing copy of this super soulful 1970 release. Crossover soul never sounded better and a bad kiss of a record - something you need if your ex is someone, you don't like anymore.
FRANKIE ALLEN: Some Time Alone * C.R.S., Promo, VG+, 100.- Euro
Great and very rare Philly Sweet Soul. Vinyl has a non feelable surface mark, that keeps it form being mint. Playgrade is excellent, check the soundbyte!
WILSON PICKETT: Let Me Be Your Boy * VERVE, VG+, drill hole in lbl, 75.- Euro
Vinyl has a kind of spot on the vinyl, that does not affect the soundquality. Actually without this spot this copy would be in VG++ condition. The wicked Pickett right before he became one of soulmusic biggest stars with a pounding uptempo dancer. A record, that almost has a Ska-beat underneath and how nice does it look in it's original Verve distribution sleeve?
MILL EVANS: When I'm Ready * TOU-SEA; promo, sticker on lbl, M-, 75.- Euro
Mislabeled copy, that has a sticker with the correct title on it (see picture). Excellent Chicago soul, that ended up on Marshall Seahorn and AllenToussaint's label in New Orleans. How the hell did that happen? Anyway, great atmospheric 60's dance soul and a favourite of the Northern Soul crowd for good reason. Check the soundbyte for a blast from the past!
LEE McDONALD: Gotta Get Home / Show Me * DEBBIE, M-, 75.- Euro
Outstanding Modern Soul stepper from 1979. Top side is on the rare LP by Lee McDonald as well, but the 7" provides a different mix compared to the LP-take. Flip it over for a beautiful slow jam.
BROWN SUGAR: The Game Is Over / I'm Going Through Changes Now * CAPITOL, promo, M-, label damage, 65.- Euro, sold
Philly 70's soul masterpiece arranged and produced by the great Vince Montana. Two fantastic sides, that stand the test of time. I personally prefer the flipside, but the featured side is the DJ choice for most jocks. Vinyl is extra clean M-, only the labels have some H20-damage.
DELL-VIKINGS: Finger Poppin' Woman * White label test press, strong VG+, 50.- Euro, sold
Probably the rarest format for this excellent 70's dancer by veteran group the Dell-Vikings, who kicked off their career in 1955 and more then 20 years later they still harmonize like they where standing on street corner in Pittsburgh.
FREDDIE SCOTT: (You) Got What I Need * SHOUT, strong VG, drill hole in lbl, 40.,- Euro
Slightly wounded, but great playing, copy of this essential slice of funky soul, that kicks of with a sample of Biz Markie's immortal "Just A Friend". Half price on this as it's just VG, but still more then good for DJing as the saying goes.
THE INTRIGUES: I'm Gonna Love You * YEW; promo, VG+, 40.- Euro, on hold
Way rarer promo copy of this fabulous 60's soul dancer. Some tip-ex on label and slight surface rub marks on vinyl. Soundquality is excellent, check the soundbyte!
MARGIE EVANS: Waterfalls * BUDDAH, promo, M-, 40.- Euro, sold
Mindblowing Mizell-Brothers-production with sultry vocals by Margie Evans. The genius of Larry Mizell is all over this record. If you only buy one record, let it be this one. My favourite record of the list and it's affordable too!
VANEESE & CAROLYN: Let Me In / I'm Losing You * POLYDOR, VG++, 40.- Euro, sold
Rare issue copy of this mighty fine 70's soul two-sider. Top side is a nice funky dancer, while the flip goes for a soulful slower pace. Strange enough, most of the 70's Polydor Issue releases are rare, probably because they where destroyed to make room in their warehouses.
Z.Z. HILL: Don't Make Promises (You Can't Keep) / Set Your Sights Higher * KENT, Promo, VG+, "x" on lbl flipside, 35.- Euro
Z. Z.'s best soul record by far; two magnificiants sides to chose from and the guy recorded a shit load of fine records between 1963 and 1995. "Don't make Promises" shares the same backintrack as Eddie Rey's "I've Got Something Of Value", but "Don't Make Promises" is way better and much cheaper too. This is the rarer promo, the vinyl has light marks and plays excellent.
(JOE) BATAAN: The Bottle / When You're Down (The Funky Mambo) * EPIC, VG+, wol, 15.- Euro, sold
Two great sides on this funky latin double header from the Salsoul vaults. Joe Bataan's take on the Gil Scott-Heron classic is nothing less then a DJ-essential, while the flipside is an overlooked midtempo beauty. You need the issue of this, as the promo copies are on styrene and only the issues are on proper DJ-friendly vinyl.
ANGELA DAVIS & REUBIN FISHER: Time Don't Wait On No One * FLAMING ARROW, M-, 30.- Euro, on hold
To the best of my knowledge this record wasn't in the Flaming Arrow / Crow haul from a few years back and it's a great Detroit crossover mover and despite an obscure live LP from 1986 Angela Davis' duet partner Reuben Fisher is an unknown to the soul collecting world.
ANDREW JEFFERIES: Not Like Just Any Girl / Slipped Into A Groove * QUEEN, M-, 30.- Euro
Two mighty fine 70's soul sides back to back, co-produced by Chicago's Simtec Simmons. It's mastered by "Audio Labs", a company in Chicago, so this is most likely a windy city sound. Not widely known and nothing that you see everyday.
ERNIE SHELBY: Right Here Where You Left Me / Carry Me * POLYDOR, M-, wol, 40.- Euro
Two great sides on this Polydor issue. The flipside "Right Here Where You Left Me" is my personal favouritre from the two, written by George Soule and Terry Woodford and recorded at Quinvy Studios in Sheffield Alabama. "Carry Me" is co-penned by Phillip Mitchell. I scanned the "Carry Me"-side as it has some significant writings on the label, the flipside label is clean.
ERNIE SHELBY: Punish Me / Bend Over Backwards * POLYDOR, M-, mild storage warp, 30.- Euro
Polydor's A&R man for soulmusic definitely had good taste, some great records came out on this major label. Most of them didn't sell at all and are highly collectable these days. Especially the issues, that in many cases have the better track on it then the mono/stereo promos. Here we have an overlooked Muscle Shoals production co-written by Phillip Mitchell (flipside is co-written by George Soule, who also played drums on both sides) and produced by Clayton Ivey and Terry Woodford. Two stunning southern soul sides by a guy, who only released six 45s in his career
THE VANGUARDS: Somebody Please / I Can't Use You Girl * WHIZ, VG to VG+, wol, 25.- Euro
Affordable sweet soul goodie from this Indianapolis based band, who recorded a handful of highly collectable 45s for the Lamp label. Flip it over for a more then decent dancer.
ARTIE CHRISTOPHER: My Baby's Crying / Don't Try It Again * 5-HIGH, VG++, 30.- Euro
A fantastic deep soul record with an equally great uptempo cut on the flip. Let's hear what sir shambling has to say about this record:
"Although he recorded a few 45s under the name “Artie Christopher” I’m 99% sure that this is really Johnny Christopher, the guitarist/songwriter who is best known in soul circles for his work with Chips Moman at his American Studio in Memphis. Christopher’s musical credits are both lengthy and impressive but I want to concentrate here on the soul side of his personality. His initial single under his nom-de-disque included the superb deep soul ballad "My Baby's Crying". This has all the ingredients that I love in this genre – some simple gospel chord changes, fine organ/piano accompaniment, a gently cooing chorus and some rich horns. On top of which “Artie” does a really bang-up job of expressing the emotional angst of his own lyric. Was this cut in Nashville? Or Atlanta – where Johnny came from? I don’t know. The flip – and both sides of the second Atlantic 45 were certainly cut at American."
An action packed funk song about beer, well about 6 beers to be precise! Come on lads, what's not to like and doesn't it look great in it's original diistributionsleeve?
PACE-SETTERS: Push On Jessie Jackson / Freedom And Justice * KENT, M-, 25.- Euro
Funky edged soul with a message, that recently crossed over to more open minded Northern Soul dos. I actually prefer the inbstrumental B-side, but both sides are great and this copy is clean as a whistle.
DIAMOND JOE: The ABC Song / Look Way Back * DEESU, promo, M-, 25.- Euro
Excellent, hard hitting Nola funky soul produced by Allen Touissant and Marshall Sehorn. Diamond Joe recorded some fabulous 60's side for Sansu records and is surely one of the most underrated vocalists from the the Big Easy. I'm down to my last copy of this!
LITTLE ARCHIE: I Am A Carpet / I Need You * DIAL, promo, VG++, 25.- Euro, on hold
Little Archie, who's real name is Archie Himon, only recoded two 45s for Buddy Killen's Dial output and you urgently need both of them. Maximum Soul with a capital "S" here! The featured uptempo sides wakes up the dead and is a call to the dancefloor, flip it over for some really seriou deep soul business.
GEORGE PORTER'S JOYRIDE: Cissy Strut / Sneaky Freaky * DEESU, M-, minor label flaking on flip, minor storage warp, 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.
THE NATURAL FOUR: Why Should We Stop Now / You Did This For Me * ABC, promo, M-, 20.- Euro, on hold
West coast groupsoul double header on a nice clean promo. A more than talented outfit, who first recorded for Boola Boola, then signed with ABC and ended up being under the aegis of Eddie Thomas and Curtis Mayfield and recorded for Curtom records in Chicago.
There are records, that leave a big question mark in my brain. What the f*ck is an "Untouchable Machine Shop"? And how does a name like this can get connected to an extraordinaire free funk track? Anyway, this is a fantastic funk record driven by an unstoppable wah-wah-guitar, heavy beats and raunchy basslines. Clean playing copy with barely noticable surface marks.
THE LIVE EXPERIENCE: Disco Joint * E&B, VG++, wol, 20.- Euro, on hold
Banging club funk tune, that got nothing to do with "disco" as the title might suggest. Underrated and underpriced in my book. File under DJ essentials!
WILLIE WILLIAMS: It Gets In Your Feet (When You Hear The Beat) / Funky Chicken Along With * GAMMA, VG+, 20.- Euro
Decently rare Windy City funk double sider form a guy, who recorded to collectable 45s for ABS in the 60's. This record here is from 1970 and if you like your records funky and raw, you know what to do.
BOBBY WILLIAMS: Keep On Loving Me * SURE-SHOT, VG, 15.- Euro
Great 60's Detroit soul by the "I Only Got Myelf To Blame"-guy. Written by Mack Rice, who was a member of the Falcons and wrote "Mustang Sally" for Wilson Pickett. This is great catchy dancer and a bit underrated in my humble opinion. Vinyl has mild surface marks and plays excellent.
LITTLE JERRY WILLIAMS: I'm The Lover Man / The Push, Push, Push * SOUTHERN SOUND, VG, 15.- Euro
Early release by Jerry Williams, who later morphed into Swamp Dogg and recorded a bunch of great records and is still active today. Two fine 60's dance sides with "I'm The Lover Man" has this certain Northern Soul appeal. Some marks on vinyl, but both sides play well. Priced accordingly...
SPYDER TURNER: You're Good Enough For Me * MGM, VG++, 12.- Euro, sold
Let's be honest, this is better then 95% of all big ticket Northern Soul records. Pounding Detroit 60's soul, that hides away as the flipside of Spyder Turner's only chart succes, a cover of Ben E. King's "Stand By Me".
LEROY HUTSON: Positive Forces / All Because Of You (Instrumental) * ACID JAZZ, M-, 12.- Euro, sold
Two unreleased Leroiy Hutson side on this great Acid Jazz release from a few years back. "Positive Forces" is a longer version then the Curtom relase and "All Because Of You" is the instrumental take.
BOBBY RAYLOV: Mind On The Money * LOVINN, M-, mild label damage, 12.- Euro, on hold
Big Apple 77 blue eyed dancer iin super nice condition. Bobby Raylove wrote this track together with "Laser Love" and "Kitty Wonderful" and even if the music is not to your liking, you need this record for these two names.
THE OTHER BOTHERS: Precious Memories * RENAISSANCE "76", M-, 10.- Euro
Charming Detroit 70's soul. The basic track is recorded in Mono and the synths and the vocals are in Stereo - a weird but wonderful recording technique.
PHILLIP MITCHELL: Turning Over The Ground / Ain't No Love In My Life * HI, promo, VG+/VG, 10.- Euro
Top notch 70's southern soul by gentleman Phillip Mitchell, a guy responisble for so many great songs from the classic aera. Flipside plays with mild crackles, priced accordingly, check the soundfile before placing an order.
To order: PM me . Records will be reserved on a strict first come, first served basis.
No matter how big your order is, 8.- Euro flat 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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THE SIGNIFICANTS: I'm Loving To Hard / One Kindness Deserves Another * ALESVER'S, VG++, 500.- Euro, soldSweet / Crossover Soul grail from the sunhine state and for sure a tough pull. Excellent group harmonies on two superb songs. If only the engineer wouldn't be half deaf and had better recording equipment, but all copies sound like they where recorded under a blanket and if you want this, you have to live with the fact, that this is the mother of what they call Lo-Fi-Soul.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/significnatsimlovingtoo.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/significantsonekindness.mp3
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THE SOULETTES: Find Somebody New * DUD SOUND, M-, 450.- Euro, soldRare sweet Chicago soul on Oscar Coleman's Dud Sound output. Great group harmonies by the girls and so very hard to find, especially in such nice condition. Flip it over for a quirky dancer.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/soulettesfindsomebody.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/soulettesitsalright.mp3
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THE SYMPHONICS: Black Gold * AMG, M-, 225.- Euro, soldSurely one of the rarest records on Cinci/Ohio's AMG (American Mutual Group) output, a label, that was connected to a studio and offered a package deal for recording and pressing a small amount of 45s - a so called pay-to-play-deal. Here we have a superb group soul dancer, that ticks all the boxes. Clean copy, that never ever needs an upgrade.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/symphonicsblackgold.mp3
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THE NEW CLARENCE REID: Cadillac Annie / Tired Blood * DEEP CITY, VG++, 200.- Euro
Great and very rare 60's Miami soul on the legendary Deep City outlet. This is the local first press from 1967 before Phil-L.A.-Of-Soul took over for national distribution. Great funky soul for the dancefloor backed up by a mighty fine ballad.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/clarencereidcadillac.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/clarencereidtired.mp3
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CHARLES FARREN: You've Changed My Whole Life Around * HAWK, VG++, 200.- Euro
Rare Chicago 60's soul mover in it's eyepopping ortiginal distribution sleeve. Nothing you see everyday and if you like underplayed records, here you go with a banging slice of windy-city niceness.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/charlesfarrenyouchanged.mp3
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THE CHANDLERS: (Never Before) Your Love Keeps Me Drawing Closer / I Loved You, Girl * BLEU ROSE, VG+++, 150.- Euro
Superb groupsoul dancer from 1969, that's lurking into crossover category backed up by an equally good sweet flipside. Not an easy pull and an all the way quality double header.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/chandlersyourlovekeeps.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/chandlersilovedyou.mp3
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NA ALLEN: Thanks For Nothing * ATCO, VG, wol, 100.- Euro, On Hold
Half price for a slightly wounded, but great playing copy of this super soulful 1970 release. Crossover soul never sounded better and a bad kiss of a record - something you need if your ex is someone, you don't like anymore.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/naallenthanksfornoth.mp3
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GENERAL CROOK: (Turn On Your Love Light) For Soul Satisfaction * CAPITOL, M-, 100.- Euro, soldSuper clean copy of this amazing late 60's dancer housed in it's original birth sleeve. What a great record!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/generalcrooookturnon.mp3
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FRANKIE ALLEN: Some Time Alone * C.R.S., Promo, VG+, 100.- Euro
Great and very rare Philly Sweet Soul. Vinyl has a non feelable surface mark, that keeps it form being mint. Playgrade is excellent, check the soundbyte!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/frankieallentimealone.mp3
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BABY LEO & THE MISSISSIPPI UPSETTERS: Rich Man * NO LABEL, M-, 75.- Euro, soldQuirky southern funk with amessage on this hard to find private pressed 45. Shiny clean copy, don't sleep!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/babyleorichman.mp3
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GRAND STRAND: Laredo * CREATIVE ARTS, M-, 80.- Euro
Widely unknown funky Modern Soul, that sounds just to good to ignore.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/grandstrandlaredo.mp3
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THE SWINGING ALLUSIONS: Farewell Darling / Prove It * BEE JAY, promo, M-, 75.- Euro, soldTwo great lowrider sweet soul sides on this super clean promo copy.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/swingingallusionsfarewell.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/swingingallusionsproveit.mp3
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WILSON PICKETT: Let Me Be Your Boy * VERVE, VG+, drill hole in lbl, 75.- Euro
Vinyl has a kind of spot on the vinyl, that does not affect the soundquality. Actually without this spot this copy would be in VG++ condition. The wicked Pickett right before he became one of soulmusic biggest stars with a pounding uptempo dancer. A record, that almost has a Ska-beat underneath and how nice does it look in it's original Verve distribution sleeve?
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/wilsonletmebeyourboy.mp3
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MILL EVANS: When I'm Ready * TOU-SEA; promo, sticker on lbl, M-, 75.- Euro
Mislabeled copy, that has a sticker with the correct title on it (see picture). Excellent Chicago soul, that ended up on Marshall Seahorn and AllenToussaint's label in New Orleans. How the hell did that happen? Anyway, great atmospheric 60's dance soul and a favourite of the Northern Soul crowd for good reason. Check the soundbyte for a blast from the past!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/millevanswhenimready.mp3
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LEE McDONALD: Gotta Get Home / Show Me * DEBBIE, M-, 75.- Euro
Outstanding Modern Soul stepper from 1979. Top side is on the rare LP by Lee McDonald as well, but the 7" provides a different mix compared to the LP-take. Flip it over for a beautiful slow jam.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leemcdonaldgottagethome.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leemcdonaldshowme1.mp3
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BROWN SUGAR: The Game Is Over / I'm Going Through Changes Now * CAPITOL, promo, M-, label damage, 65.- Euro, soldPhilly 70's soul masterpiece arranged and produced by the great Vince Montana. Two fantastic sides, that stand the test of time. I personally prefer the flipside, but the featured side is the DJ choice for most jocks. Vinyl is extra clean M-, only the labels have some H20-damage.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/brownsugarthegame1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/brownsugarimgoing1.mp3
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THE VARIATIONS Of LOVE: I'll Always Love You / Reach For The Truth * GOLD PLATE, VG++, 50.- Euro, on hold
Excellent Big Apple sweet soul from 1975.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/variationsofloveillalaways.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/variationsofreachforthe.mp3
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DELL-VIKINGS: Finger Poppin' Woman * White label test press, strong VG+, 50.- Euro, soldProbably the rarest format for this excellent 70's dancer by veteran group the Dell-Vikings, who kicked off their career in 1955 and more then 20 years later they still harmonize like they where standing on street corner in Pittsburgh.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dellvikingsfingerpop.mp3
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ONYX: You Never Fail To Amaze Me * YEW, M-, 50.- Euro, soldSuper clean copy of this amazing fingersnapping 1970's dancer. This is the same group, that recorded "Break It loose" on Nia records.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/onyxyouneverfailto1.mp3
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JEAN WELLS: What Have I Got To Lose * CALLA, M-, 40.- Euro, soldSimply one of the finest soul records under gods sun! A beauty without any doubt.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jeanwellswhathave.mp3
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FREDDIE SCOTT: (You) Got What I Need * SHOUT, strong VG, drill hole in lbl, 40.,- Euro
Slightly wounded, but great playing, copy of this essential slice of funky soul, that kicks of with a sample of Biz Markie's immortal "Just A Friend". Half price on this as it's just VG, but still more then good for DJing as the saying goes.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/freddiescottyougotwhat.mp3
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THE INTRIGUES: I'm Gonna Love You * YEW; promo, VG+, 40.- Euro, on hold
Way rarer promo copy of this fabulous 60's soul dancer. Some tip-ex on label and slight surface rub marks on vinyl. Soundquality is excellent, check the soundbyte!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/intriguesimgonnalove1.mp3
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MARGIE EVANS: Waterfalls * BUDDAH, promo, M-, 40.- Euro, soldMindblowing Mizell-Brothers-production with sultry vocals by Margie Evans. The genius of Larry Mizell is all over this record. If you only buy one record, let it be this one. My favourite record of the list and it's affordable too!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/margieevanswaterfalls.mp3
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VANEESE & CAROLYN: Let Me In / I'm Losing You * POLYDOR, VG++, 40.- Euro, soldRare issue copy of this mighty fine 70's soul two-sider. Top side is a nice funky dancer, while the flip goes for a soulful slower pace. Strange enough, most of the 70's Polydor Issue releases are rare, probably because they where destroyed to make room in their warehouses.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/vaneeseletmein.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/vaneeseimlosingyou.mp3
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THE ORIGINAL BREED: The Prophet / I'm Somebody * KAROL, M-, 40.- Euro, soldClean copy of this superb crossover soul winner with an ovverlooked social aware ballad flipside.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/originalbreedtheprophet.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/originalbreediamsomebody.mp3
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Z.Z. HILL: Don't Make Promises (You Can't Keep) / Set Your Sights Higher * KENT, Promo, VG+, "x" on lbl flipside, 35.- Euro
Z. Z.'s best soul record by far; two magnificiants sides to chose from and the guy recorded a shit load of fine records between 1963 and 1995. "Don't make Promises" shares the same backintrack as Eddie Rey's "I've Got Something Of Value", but "Don't Make Promises" is way better and much cheaper too. This is the rarer promo, the vinyl has light marks and plays excellent.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/zzhilldontmakepromis.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/zzhillsetyoursights.mp3
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TONY OWENS: Woman, I Got To Leave You * SANSU, M-, 40.- Euro, soldGreat New Orleans 70's dancer, way underarretd and something, that would sound great in every Modern room. I'm down to my last copy of this!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tonyowenswomanigotto.mp3
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FRANK EVERETT: Spellbound * BIG SMOKY, wol, VG++, 40.- Euro, sold1977 St. Louis Modern Soul, that ticks all the boxes.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/frankeverettspellbound.mp3
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TRINA THOMAS: Should I Or Shouldn't I / Don't Take My Love * TRI-IT, M-, 35.- Euro, soldRare and great Nashville soul 45 with one superb southern soul ballad backed up by a funky dancer.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/trinathomasshouldi.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/trinathomasdonttake.mp3
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JEFF PERRY: Love Don't Come No Stronger (Your And Mine) * ARISTA, M-, 30.- Euro, on hold
Extra clean copy of this alltime great 70's floorfiller.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jeffperrylovedont12.mp3
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(JOE) BATAAN: Woman Don't Want To Love Me * EPIC, Promo, M-, 30.- Euro
Great Latin tingled funky soul by the mighty Joe Bataan.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joebataanwomandont.mp3
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(JOE) BATAAN: The Bottle / When You're Down (The Funky Mambo) * EPIC, VG+, wol, 15.- Euro, soldTwo great sides on this funky latin double header from the Salsoul vaults. Joe Bataan's take on the Gil Scott-Heron classic is nothing less then a DJ-essential, while the flipside is an overlooked midtempo beauty. You need the issue of this, as the promo copies are on styrene and only the issues are on proper DJ-friendly vinyl.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joebataanthebottle.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joebataanfunkymambo.mp3
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UNITED VOICE BLACK WHITE FAMILY: Make It Last * UNITED VOICE, M-, 30.- Euro
Great early 70's gospel message song with a crossover feel to it.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/unitedvoicemakeit.mp3
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ANGELA DAVIS & REUBIN FISHER: Time Don't Wait On No One * FLAMING ARROW, M-, 30.- Euro, on hold
To the best of my knowledge this record wasn't in the Flaming Arrow / Crow haul from a few years back and it's a great Detroit crossover mover and despite an obscure live LP from 1986 Angela Davis' duet partner Reuben Fisher is an unknown to the soul collecting world.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/angeladavistimedont.mp3
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ANDREW JEFFERIES: Not Like Just Any Girl / Slipped Into A Groove * QUEEN, M-, 30.- Euro
Two mighty fine 70's soul sides back to back, co-produced by Chicago's Simtec Simmons. It's mastered by "Audio Labs", a company in Chicago, so this is most likely a windy city sound. Not widely known and nothing that you see everyday.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/andrewjeffereiesnotlike.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/andrewjefferieslippedinto.mp3
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ERNIE SHELBY: Right Here Where You Left Me / Carry Me * POLYDOR, M-, wol, 40.- Euro
Two great sides on this Polydor issue. The flipside "Right Here Where You Left Me" is my personal favouritre from the two, written by George Soule and Terry Woodford and recorded at Quinvy Studios in Sheffield Alabama. "Carry Me" is co-penned by Phillip Mitchell. I scanned the "Carry Me"-side as it has some significant writings on the label, the flipside label is clean.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ernieshelbyrighthere1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ernieshelbycarryme.mp3
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ERNIE SHELBY: Punish Me / Bend Over Backwards * POLYDOR, M-, mild storage warp, 30.- Euro
Polydor's A&R man for soulmusic definitely had good taste, some great records came out on this major label. Most of them didn't sell at all and are highly collectable these days. Especially the issues, that in many cases have the better track on it then the mono/stereo promos. Here we have an overlooked Muscle Shoals production co-written by Phillip Mitchell (flipside is co-written by George Soule, who also played drums on both sides) and produced by Clayton Ivey and Terry Woodford. Two stunning southern soul sides by a guy, who only released six 45s in his career
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ernieshelbypunishme.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ernieshelbybendover.mp3
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THE VANGUARDS: Somebody Please / I Can't Use You Girl * WHIZ, VG to VG+, wol, 25.- Euro
Affordable sweet soul goodie from this Indianapolis based band, who recorded a handful of highly collectable 45s for the Lamp label. Flip it over for a more then decent dancer.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/vanguardssomebody1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/vanguardsicantuse.mp3
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"LITTLE" JOHNNY BLAIR: Momma's Gone * HOUSE OF THE FOX, VG+, 30.- Euro
Pounding slice of funky edged Northern Soul, action packed, super soulful and so much better than most of the big ticket items. Check the soundbyte!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/littlejohnnyblairmomma1.mp3
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ARTIE CHRISTOPHER: My Baby's Crying / Don't Try It Again * 5-HIGH, VG++, 30.- Euro
A fantastic deep soul record with an equally great uptempo cut on the flip. Let's hear what sir shambling has to say about this record:
"Although he recorded a few 45s under the name “Artie Christopher” I’m 99% sure that this is really Johnny Christopher, the guitarist/songwriter who is best known in soul circles for his work with Chips Moman at his American Studio in Memphis. Christopher’s musical credits are both lengthy and impressive but I want to concentrate here on the soul side of his personality. His initial single under his nom-de-disque included the superb deep soul ballad "My Baby's Crying". This has all the ingredients that I love in this genre – some simple gospel chord changes, fine organ/piano accompaniment, a gently cooing chorus and some rich horns. On top of which “Artie” does a really bang-up job of expressing the emotional angst of his own lyric. Was this cut in Nashville? Or Atlanta – where Johnny came from? I don’t know. The flip – and both sides of the second Atlantic 45 were certainly cut at American."
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/artiechristophermybabyscry.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/artiechristopherdonttry.mp3
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THE APOSTLES: Six Pack * KAPP, VG+, 25.- Euro
An action packed funk song about beer, well about 6 beers to be precise! Come on lads, what's not to like and doesn't it look great in it's original diistributionsleeve?
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/apostlessixpack.mp3
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THE FAME GANG: Spooky / Night Rumble Part II * ATLANTIC, strong VG, wol, 25.- Euro, on hold
Two great atmospheric instrumentals played by the Muscle Shoals studio cats and produced to perfection by Rick Hall.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/famegangspooky.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/famegasngnightrumble.mp3
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JOE SIMON: I Got A Whole Lot Of Lovin' * SOUND STAGE 7, M-, 25.- Euro, soldEyepopping unplayed copy of this excellent late 60's dancer housed in it's original distribution sleeve.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joesimonigotawhole1.mp3
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PACE-SETTERS: Push On Jessie Jackson / Freedom And Justice * KENT, M-, 25.- Euro
Funky edged soul with a message, that recently crossed over to more open minded Northern Soul dos. I actually prefer the inbstrumental B-side, but both sides are great and this copy is clean as a whistle.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pacesetterspushon.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pacesettersfreedomand.mp3
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CHARLES JOHNSON: Take The Time * RICHBURG, M-, 25.- Euro, on hold
Still cheap gospel funk goodie in immaculate condition. I have no idea, if this is the same Charles Johnson as the "Never Had A Love So Good"-guy.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/charlesjohnsontakethe.mp3
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B.B. KING: Heart Beaker PHILIPS, Made in Germany, Vinyl: M- / Sleeve: VG+, 25.- Euro, soldRare german picture sleeve issue of this uptempo R&B dancefoor destroyer.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bbkingheartbreaker1.mp3
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TYRONE ST. GERMAN: In A World So Cold / Don't Cop No Attitude * MORNING DOVE, M-, 25.- Euro
Two classy Oakland/California Modern Soul sides.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tyronestgermaninaworld.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tyronestgermandontcopno1.mp3
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DIAMOND JOE: The ABC Song / Look Way Back * DEESU, promo, M-, 25.- Euro
Excellent, hard hitting Nola funky soul produced by Allen Touissant and Marshall Sehorn. Diamond Joe recorded some fabulous 60's side for Sansu records and is surely one of the most underrated vocalists from the the Big Easy. I'm down to my last copy of this!
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/diamondjoeabcsong.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/diamondjoeelookway.mp3
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LITTLE ARCHIE: I Am A Carpet / I Need You * DIAL, promo, VG++, 25.- Euro, on hold
Little Archie, who's real name is Archie Himon, only recoded two 45s for Buddy Killen's Dial output and you urgently need both of them. Maximum Soul with a capital "S" here! The featured uptempo sides wakes up the dead and is a call to the dancefloor, flip it over for some really seriou deep soul business.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/littlearchieimacarpet.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/littlearchieineedyou.mp3
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CORNELIUS BROTHERS & SISTER ROSE: Too Late To Turn Back Now * UNITED ARTISTS, very strong VG+, 20.- Euro, on hold
1972 midtempo magic and a legendary last hour spin by a family group from California. Beautiful record in it's original company sleeve.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/corneliustoolatetoturn.mp3
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GLORIA TAYLOR: Grounded * SILVER FOX, M-/VG++, drill hole in lbl, 20.- Euro, on hold
Powerhouse female funky soul for the dancefloor.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/gloriataylorgrounded1.mp3
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BRASS COSTRUCTION: Two Timin' Lady * DOCC, promo, VG to VG+, 20.- Euro
Great playing copy of this mighty fine hypnotic midtempo funk.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/brassconstructiontwotimin.mp3
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GEORGE PORTER'S JOYRIDE: Cissy Strut / Sneaky Freaky * DEESU, M-, minor label flaking on flip, minor storage warp, 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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FRANKIE NEWSOM & THE SOUL INVADERS: My Lucky Day * SAGPORT, VG+, 20.- Euro
The first release on Chicago's short lived Sagport output with a catchy feel-good-dancer.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/frankienewsomemylucky.mp3
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THE NATURAL FOUR: Why Should We Stop Now / You Did This For Me * ABC, promo, M-, 20.- Euro, on hold
West coast groupsoul double header on a nice clean promo. A more than talented outfit, who first recorded for Boola Boola, then signed with ABC and ended up being under the aegis of Eddie Thomas and Curtis Mayfield and recorded for Curtom records in Chicago.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/naturalfourwhyshould.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/naturalfouryoudidthis.mp3
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UNTOUCHABLE MACHINE SHOP: Machine Shop * WAVELENGTH, VG+, 20.- Euro, soldThere are records, that leave a big question mark in my brain. What the f*ck is an "Untouchable Machine Shop"? And how does a name like this can get connected to an extraordinaire free funk track? Anyway, this is a fantastic funk record driven by an unstoppable wah-wah-guitar, heavy beats and raunchy basslines. Clean playing copy with barely noticable surface marks.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/untouchablemachmachine.mp3
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THE LIVE EXPERIENCE: Disco Joint * E&B, VG++, wol, 20.- Euro, on hold
Banging club funk tune, that got nothing to do with "disco" as the title might suggest. Underrated and underpriced in my book. File under DJ essentials!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/liveexperiencedisco.mp3
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WILLIE WILLIAMS: It Gets In Your Feet (When You Hear The Beat) / Funky Chicken Along With * GAMMA, VG+, 20.- Euro
Decently rare Windy City funk double sider form a guy, who recorded to collectable 45s for ABS in the 60's. This record here is from 1970 and if you like your records funky and raw, you know what to do.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/williewilliamsitgetsin.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/williewilliamsfunky.mp3
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BOBBY BARNES: I'm A The Crossroads * RAINA, VG++, 20.- Euro
Florida Disco Soul by the mighty Bobby Barnes, who laid down some incredible and highly collectable deep soul records during his career.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbybarnesiamatthe.mp3
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JOE HAYWOOD: (Play Me) A Cornbread Song * KENT, promo, M-, 15.- Euro
Uptempo funky soul banger from this prolific New Orleans singer. Clean promo copy, that looked unplayed before I lifted the soundfile.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joehaywoodcornbread.mp3
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GENE CHANDLER: Nothing Can Stop Me * CONSTELLATION, VG+, 15.- Euro
Curtis Mayfield penned 60's dancer.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/genechandlernothing1.mp3
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LEE WILLIAMS & THE CYMBALS: Get It Together * BLACK CIRCLE, VG++, wol, 15.- Euro
Midtempo groupsoul from the top shelf by Lee Williams, who recorded so many great sides for Carnival records out of New Jersey.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leewilliamsgetittogether12.mp3
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BOBBY WILLIAMS: Keep On Loving Me * SURE-SHOT, VG, 15.- Euro
Great 60's Detroit soul by the "I Only Got Myelf To Blame"-guy. Written by Mack Rice, who was a member of the Falcons and wrote "Mustang Sally" for Wilson Pickett. This is great catchy dancer and a bit underrated in my humble opinion. Vinyl has mild surface marks and plays excellent.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbywilliamskeeponlov.mp3
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DEXTER WANSEL: New Beginning * PHILADEHIA INTERNATIONAL, promo, M-, 15.- Euro
Simply wonderful jazzy stepper and this copy is as clean as it gets.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dexterwanselnewbegin.mp3
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THE DA-KARS: A Shot In The Dark * JOSIE, M-, label tear on flip, 15.- Euro
Cool funky instrumental with sloppy drums, sharp horns and a slick Bert Keyes arrangement.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dakarsashotinthedark.mp3
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JAY DEE BRYANT: Get It / You're Hurting Me * ENJOY, VG+, 15.- Euro
James Brown styled funk backed up by a sinsiter deep soul ballad.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jaydeebryantgetit1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jaydeebryantyourehurt.mp3
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GENE MIDDLETON & THE SOLE SURVIVORS: Stop - Where You Are * D and B, VG++, 15.- Euro
Great slice of 60's Florida soul with a catchy beat and great vocals.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/genemiddletonstopwhere.mp3
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LITTLE JERRY WILLIAMS: I'm The Lover Man / The Push, Push, Push * SOUTHERN SOUND, VG, 15.- Euro
Early release by Jerry Williams, who later morphed into Swamp Dogg and recorded a bunch of great records and is still active today. Two fine 60's dance sides with "I'm The Lover Man" has this certain Northern Soul appeal. Some marks on vinyl, but both sides play well. Priced accordingly...
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/littlejerryimthelover.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/littlejerrypush1.mp3
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SPYDER TURNER: You're Good Enough For Me * MGM, VG++, 12.- Euro, soldLet's be honest, this is better then 95% of all big ticket Northern Soul records. Pounding Detroit 60's soul, that hides away as the flipside of Spyder Turner's only chart succes, a cover of Ben E. King's "Stand By Me".
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/spyderturneryouregoodenough.mp3
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LEROY HUTSON: Positive Forces / All Because Of You (Instrumental) * ACID JAZZ, M-, 12.- Euro, soldTwo unreleased Leroiy Hutson side on this great Acid Jazz release from a few years back. "Positive Forces" is a longer version then the Curtom relase and "All Because Of You" is the instrumental take.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leroyhutsonpositivevibes.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leroyhutsonallbecauseinstr.mp3
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JOHN EDWARDS: Messing Up A Good Thing * AWARE, strong VG+, near VG++, 12.- Euro, on hold
Atlanta Modern Soul from the top shelf. A stunning, super soulful midtempo gem and another proof, that quality soul 45s don't have top break the bank.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/johnedwardsmessingup1.mp3
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BOBBY RAYLOV: Mind On The Money * LOVINN, M-, mild label damage, 12.- Euro, on hold
Big Apple 77 blue eyed dancer iin super nice condition. Bobby Raylove wrote this track together with "Laser Love" and "Kitty Wonderful" and even if the music is not to your liking, you need this record for these two names.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbyraylovemindonthe.mp3
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THE OTHER BOTHERS: Precious Memories * RENAISSANCE "76", M-, 10.- Euro
Charming Detroit 70's soul. The basic track is recorded in Mono and the synths and the vocals are in Stereo - a weird but wonderful recording technique.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/otherbrosprecious.mp3
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PHILLIP MITCHELL: Turning Over The Ground / Ain't No Love In My Life * HI, promo, VG+/VG, 10.- Euro
Top notch 70's southern soul by gentleman Phillip Mitchell, a guy responisble for so many great songs from the classic aera. Flipside plays with mild crackles, priced accordingly, check the soundfile before placing an order.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/phillipmitchellturningover.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/phillipmitchellaintnolove.mp3
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TAMIKO JONES: Ya Ya * A&M, promo, VG++, 10.- Euro
Great funky cover of the Lee Dorsey classic.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tamikojonesyaya.mp3
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PHILLY DEVOTIONS: Hurt So Bad * COLUMBIA; VG++, 10.- Euro
Superb 70's dance cover of the Little Anthony classic.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/phillydevotionshurtsobaad.mp3
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THE SPINNERS: I'll Be Around * ATLANTIC, strong VG+, 10.- Euro, soldMajestic Modern Soul masterpiece produced by Philly legend Thom Bell.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/spinnersillbearound.mp3
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CHOCOLATE MILK: Action Speaks Louder Than Words / Ain't Nothin' But A Thing * RCA, VG++, wol, 10.- Euro, on hold
Great funky 70's Soul produced by New Orleans legends Allen Toussaint and Marshall Sehorn with a killer synth bassline.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/chocolatemilkaction.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/chocolatemilkaintnothing.mp3
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THE CRUISERS: Take A Chance / I Need You So * GAMBLE, M-, drill hole in lbl, 10.- Euro
Excellent Philly groupsoul midpacer on top side backed up by a beautiful ballad.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/cruiserstakeachance.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/cruisersineedyou.mp3
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BEE BEE BUTLER: Walking Slow * SMC, VG+, 10.- Euro, on hold
Great deep soul ballad from somewhere down south.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/beebeebutlerwalking.mp3
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Edited by Docfish