SOUTHERN COMFORT & FRIENDS: It's In My Letter * SUN CITY, VG+, 1800.- Euro
Driving uptempo Modern Soul and a record, that never really reached a wider audience. Probably due to it's rarity with less than 10 copies in collectors hands. It popped up lately on some playlists by the likes of Butch and Mr. Fish. This is a spare copy and I would never give away my mine. A few light marks on vinyl, that doesn't affect play. Trades are welcome on this...
THE REGENTS: What'Cha Gonna Do / I Tried With You * MAD, strong VG, 250.- Euro
Widely unknown Northern Soul double sider with a nice and catchy garage feel to it. Two good sides back to back! Mild surface marks on vinyl, that most dealers would grade VG+.
MAMIE BRADLEY: I Feel Like A Million / The Patty Cake * SUE, VG to VG+, mild warp nap, 75.- Euro, on hold
R&B Northern Soul rarity, recorded in the late 50's and sounding way ahead of it's time. I'm not a big R&B fan, but I really like this one. Flipside is quality as well. Record has a mild warp and surface marks, but plays like a champ and I believe I priced it accordingly - a minter would easily fetch 150!
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.
GENE CHANDLER: There Was A Time * BRUNSWICK, VG+, 50.- Euro
Great funky edged soul dancer by Chicago's native Gene Chandler. Action packed 3 and a half minutes for the DJs out there. Vinyl has mild surface marks and plays without any issues.
CHARLES GRAY with LES WATSON AND THE PANTHERS: Don't Do It / I Found A Love * VILLAGE, VG, wol, 50.- Euro
Rocking early soul from Dallas / Texas and the very first single by local show and soul band Les Watson & The Panthers. Flipside offers a nice take on the Falcons classic "I Found A Love". A hard to find record and a piece of Texas Soul history.
THE PAZANT BROTHERS: Work Song / Juicy Lucy * GWP, promo, VG+, small label tear on flip, 40.- Euro, on hold
This record could not have recorded somewhere else then New Orleans. Sophisticated chaos defines what happens here with a second line beat and honking horns - I guess the musicians had a lot of fun in the studio when recording this. I adore records like this and you should too!
SUADE: Open Up Your Mind (To My Mind) * RED LINE, VG-, wol, 40.- Euro
Detroit 70's midtempo rarity, lurking into sweet soul category. The record plays slightly crackly during the first few bars, but clears up nicely. Great and rare record with some legendary names on the production and songwriting side..
THE ONCOMING TIMES: If You Had my Love / What Is Life Without Love * DUO, VG++, 40.- Euro
Two might fine sides arranged by the great Donny Hathaway. Top side provides a catchyand melodic girlie dancer and the ballad flip ain't too shabby either.
LEE ANDREWS AND THE HEARTS: Quiet As It Kept / You're Taking A Long Time Coming Back * RCA VICTOR, Promo, VG+, 40.- Euro
Doo Wop veterans Lee Andrews with his Hearts provide a great latin influenced dancer on the top side. Flipside goes into slow group soul territory and is very nice on it's own.
THE OHIO PLAYERS: You Don't Mean It / Trespassin' * COMPASS, VG+, 40.- Euro
The original version of "You Don't Mean It" from 1967, that found fame on the Northern scene by Towanda Barnes' performance on A&M. The flipside was covered by the Skullsnaps for their legendary LP on GSF. Light marks on vinyl and the whole thing plays excellent!
EDDIE HOUSTON: I Can't Go Wrong / That's How Much * CAPITOL, Made in France, Vinyl: M- / Sleeve: VG++, 30.- Euro
Fantastic slice of funky R&B on a beautiful looking french artsleeve issue. Top side is an underrated 60's club soul banger, that sounds ace played out loud. Flip it over for a mighty fine deep soul ballad (the actual A-side of this record, but this record will most likely sell for the dance side)
J.B. TROY: Ain't It The Truth * MUSICOR, VG to VG+, drill hole in label, 30.- Euro
Uptempo 60's soul mover written by James Bailey, former member of the Doo-Wop group the Cadillas and later a succesfuk songwriter for the likes of Isaac Hayes, Main Ingredient and many more.
RAY CRUMLEY: All The Way In Love With You * ALARM, M-, 35.- Euro
If quality would be the indication for the price of a record, this baby here would fly out for three figures easily. Ray Crumley was the lead singer for the Solid Gold Revue, who recorded an incredible rare and great LP and he had 3 releases on Alarm records, that are all worth checking out. This is pure dancefloor dynamite, that got ignored by all major jocks for reasons unknown to me. Check the soundbyte!
FREDDIE WILSON: What Would It Be Like * GRANDVILLE, M-, 30.- Euro
Albany/Georgia funky banger from 1972, co-written by Jesse Boone, who recorded some remarkable 45s on Soul-Po-Tion and Albradella records. Super dancefloor filling funky soul with some soulful hollering by Mr. Wilson.
ANGELA DAVIS & REUBIN FISHER: Time Don't Wait On No One * FLAMING ARROW, M-, 30.- Euro
Semi known Detroit crossover goodie on Eugene Davis Flaming Arrow output. And yes, this is the same Angela Davis, who recorded the floorfiller "My Love Is So Strong", her duet partner Reubin Fisher remains a mystery though, I couldn't find out anything about him, except singing on this little gem here.
ELLOIT SMALL: Girls Are Made For Loving * NEW SOUND, VG+, warped plays through with no problems, 30.- Euro
Half price on this rare local first release before Bang took over for national distribution. Record is mildly warped, but plays without extra tracking on both of my turntables.
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."
WOOD BRASS AND STEEL: Hey What's That You Say / A Love Of My Own * ASTROSCOPE, M-, mild warp not affecting play, 30.- Euro
Another original, that the Skull Snaps covered for their legendary GSF LP. "Hey What's That You Say" is the same song as the funk breakbeat classic "It's A New Day. A great slab of funky soul on a subsidiary of All Platinum and not the easiest record to find. Flip it over for a great ballad, way better then some of the big ticket items, that sweet soul collectors throw money at.
A fantastic funk 45 by this London based Band, that formed in 1971. Members of Cymande came from Jamaica, Guyana and St. Vincent and they played a mixture of Funk, Reggae, Soul and African Rhythms. This 45 was taken from their debut LP from 1972 and sold quite well in the USA. Simply a great funky record and so nice to have this on 45!
RICHARD RUSSELL: No Body Can Stop Me / Wish You Were Here * KASHE, M-, 25.- Euro
One of only four releases on New York's Kashe label. Richard Russell was a Cleveland / Ohio native and recorded a handful 45s for different companies. One side uptempo and one side very nice deep soul on this record. Clean vinyl, that plays with slight surface noise due to a mediocre pressing.
AARON NEVILLE: All These Things / She's On My Mind * BELL, promo, M-, 25.- Euro
Nola magic on both sides by the big guy Aaaron Neville, blessed with a voice beyond compare. No, this is not for the dancefloor or something to impress your friends with; it's just mindblowing good soulmusic.
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!
JESSE JOHNSON: Kickin' The Habit / Down The Line * TURF, M-, 25.- Euro
Great funky soul by a Los Angeles based group and a record, that never really took off and remained cheap. Flipside is a great jazzy funk jam credited to Johnson's band the Chocolate Fudge Express.
LOU JOHNSON: Magic Potion / Reach Out For Me * BIG HILL, M-, wol, 25.- Euro
Two great Burt Bacharach/Hal David compositions; one uptempo and one magical midtempo. Lou Johnson definitely was the second best performer of Bacharach songs, closely after Dionne Warwick.
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.
DAMARIS: What About My Love * COLUMBIA; promo, M-, 20.- Euro
Classy take on Johnnie Taylor's immortal "What About My Love" by singer Damaris Carbaugh, who released one LP in the eraly 80's and then turned to gospel. This is punchier and more dancefloor friendly then Johnny Taylor's original and she sure was a great singer!
JAY DEE: Strange Funky Games And Things * WARNER BROTHERS, Made in Germany, M- / M- condition, 20.- Euro
A rare groove classic on a nice looking german art sleeve issue. Produced by Barry White to perfection and this is on thick and great sounding vinyl, not like the US issues, that where pressed on brittle styrene.
MARVIN HOLMES & JUSTICE: Tell The Truth / Summer Of '73 * BROWN DOOR, M-, 20.- Euro
The debut 45 of Marvin Holmes & Justice in Mint shape, whose "You Better Keep Her" is a classic Mecca spin and indemand for decades on the soul scene. Two great sides here, taken from their ultra rare debut LP. Top sides provides a funky 70's mover with soulful vocals and tight backings. Flip it over for an excellent instrumental.
BOBBY BLAND: I'm So Tired / If You Could Just Read My Mind * DUKE, VG+, 20.- Euro, on hold
Everytime I listen to "I'm So Tired" I can't believe what I hear. How can a band be that tight? How can someone sing like Bobby Bland? Why has this record been ignored by soul collectors? Why doesn't it cost 500 bucks? Anyway, this is as good as it gets and the flip is a facemelting ballad, that alone should make you buy this. Vinyl is shiny and clean, but has a surface mark from start to finish; the good news is, that it doesn't sound at all.
VARETTA DILLARD: I'm Gonna Tell My Daddy * GROOVE, VG, 20.- Euro, on hold
Bargain price for a nice playing, but slightly wounded copy of this R&B banger from 1956. The original Groove distribution sleeve has open borders and some writings on it, but still looks super nice after all theses years.
WILLIAM BELL: The Man In The Street * STAX, M-, 15.- Euro, on hold
Extra clean copy of this 1972 slice of social conscious crossover soul. One of the finest records coming from this iconic Memphis label and a must have in my humble opinion.
JIMMY DELPHS: Almost * KAREN, VG to VG-, 15.- Euro
A few crackles during the first few bars, but after a few rotations, the record cleans up nicely. Bargain price for a haunting slice of Detroit 60's dance soul.
CHOCOLATE MILK: Action Speaks Louder Than Words / Ain't Nothin' But A Thing * RCA, VG++, 12.- Euro
Cheap as chips Allen Toussaint 1975 production, that ticks all the boxes. Funky and then some and a record, that deserves way more attention than it's low price tag might suggest.
HOT BUSH Tell Me That You Will * APA, M-, 12.- Euro
Unplayed stock copy o this T.K. distributed Florida 70's soul gem. A stepper of the highest order and cheaper then all the stupid useless reissues flooding the market these days.
DONNY GERARD: He's Always Somewhere Around * GREEDY, M-, 10.- Euro
One of the very best things you can buy for next to nothing. A 70's dancer, that sounds like 3 figures, a label design by an unknown maestro and the song was published by "Joyfully Sad Music" /what a name for a publishing company!), honestly, what more do you want?
ORANGE SUNSHINE: Who's Cheating On Who * PRODIGAL, promo, M-, 10.- Euro
Superb funky cheapo produced by Don Boddie of Boddie records fame. So much better then it's price tag and a proof, that record collecting doesn't have to break the bank.
THE OTHER BOTHERS: Precious Memories * RENASSANCE "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.
WILL HATCHER: What Is Best For Me Is Better For You * SCEPTER, VG++, wol, 10.- Euro
Detroit singer Willie Calvin Hatcher, cousin of Edwin Starr and brother of Roger "Sweetest Girlk In The World" Hatcher on a 70's masterpiece from the endless talent pool of the Motor City. A great record by any means and cheap as chips too.
J. R. BAILEY: After Hours * TOY; VG++, wol, 10.- Euro
Working class 70's soul celebrating the after-work hours and a midtempo gem of the highest order. No idea why an unknown artist used the fattest edding available to show off his talents on the label, but the music is crisp and clear and that's what counts.
Large Joblot 7 Singles 45s Stones Motown Bowie Soul 18k
By The Southern Sounds Of Soul Hear It
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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SOUTHERN COMFORT & FRIENDS: It's In My Letter * SUN CITY, VG+, 1800.- Euro
Driving uptempo Modern Soul and a record, that never really reached a wider audience. Probably due to it's rarity with less than 10 copies in collectors hands. It popped up lately on some playlists by the likes of Butch and Mr. Fish. This is a spare copy and I would never give away my mine. A few light marks on vinyl, that doesn't affect play. Trades are welcome on this...
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/southerncomfortitsinmy.mp3
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THE REGENTS: What'Cha Gonna Do / I Tried With You * MAD, strong VG, 250.- Euro
Widely unknown Northern Soul double sider with a nice and catchy garage feel to it. Two good sides back to back! Mild surface marks on vinyl, that most dealers would grade VG+.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/regentswhatcha.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/regentsitriedwithyou.mp3
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MONROE TAYLOR: Proud Guy / Monkey Jerk * CHESAPEAKE, M-, 80.- Euro, soldTwo great 60's dance sides back to back. Nice clean issue copy, that never needs an upgrade.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/monroetaylorproudguy.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/monroetaylormonkeyjerk.mp3
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MAMIE BRADLEY: I Feel Like A Million / The Patty Cake * SUE, VG to VG+, mild warp nap, 75.- Euro, on hold
R&B Northern Soul rarity, recorded in the late 50's and sounding way ahead of it's time. I'm not a big R&B fan, but I really like this one. Flipside is quality as well. Record has a mild warp and surface marks, but plays like a champ and I believe I priced it accordingly - a minter would easily fetch 150!
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mamiebradleyiffellike.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mamiebradleythepatty.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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GENE CHANDLER: There Was A Time * BRUNSWICK, VG+, 50.- Euro
Great funky edged soul dancer by Chicago's native Gene Chandler. Action packed 3 and a half minutes for the DJs out there. Vinyl has mild surface marks and plays without any issues.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/genechandlertherewasatime.mp3
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CHARLES GRAY with LES WATSON AND THE PANTHERS: Don't Do It / I Found A Love * VILLAGE, VG, wol, 50.- Euro
Rocking early soul from Dallas / Texas and the very first single by local show and soul band Les Watson & The Panthers. Flipside offers a nice take on the Falcons classic "I Found A Love". A hard to find record and a piece of Texas Soul history.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/charlesgreydontdoit.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/charlesgrayifound.mp3
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THE PAZANT BROTHERS: Work Song / Juicy Lucy * GWP, promo, VG+, small label tear on flip, 40.- Euro, on hold
This record could not have recorded somewhere else then New Orleans. Sophisticated chaos defines what happens here with a second line beat and honking horns - I guess the musicians had a lot of fun in the studio when recording this. I adore records like this and you should too!
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pazantbrosworksong.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pazantbrosjuicy.mp3
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SUADE: Open Up Your Mind (To My Mind) * RED LINE, VG-, wol, 40.- Euro
Detroit 70's midtempo rarity, lurking into sweet soul category. The record plays slightly crackly during the first few bars, but clears up nicely. Great and rare record with some legendary names on the production and songwriting side..
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/suaveopenupyour.mp3
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THE ONCOMING TIMES: If You Had my Love / What Is Life Without Love * DUO, VG++, 40.- Euro
Two might fine sides arranged by the great Donny Hathaway. Top side provides a catchyand melodic girlie dancer and the ballad flip ain't too shabby either.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/oncmingtimesifyouhadmy.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/oncomingtimeswhatislife.mp3
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LEE ANDREWS AND THE HEARTS: Quiet As It Kept / You're Taking A Long Time Coming Back * RCA VICTOR, Promo, VG+, 40.- Euro
Doo Wop veterans Lee Andrews with his Hearts provide a great latin influenced dancer on the top side. Flipside goes into slow group soul territory and is very nice on it's own.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leeandrewsquietasitskept.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leeandrewsyouretaking.mp3
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THE OHIO PLAYERS: You Don't Mean It / Trespassin' * COMPASS, VG+, 40.- Euro
The original version of "You Don't Mean It" from 1967, that found fame on the Northern scene by Towanda Barnes' performance on A&M. The flipside was covered by the Skullsnaps for their legendary LP on GSF. Light marks on vinyl and the whole thing plays excellent!
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ohioplayersyoudontmean.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ohioplayerstrespassing.mp3
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MARK MURPHY: Why Don't You Do Right? * RIVERSIDE, VG+, 40.- Euro
Mod Jazz dancer from the top shelf and the best version of this beloved Joe McCoy tune.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/markmurphywhydontyou.mp3
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COKE ESCOVEDO: Make It Sweet * MERCURY, M-, "x" on lbl, 40.- Euro
Nice and clean copy of this stunning funky 70's soul dancer.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/cokeescovedomakeit.mp3
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EDDIE HOUSTON: I Can't Go Wrong / That's How Much * CAPITOL, Made in France, Vinyl: M- / Sleeve: VG++, 30.- Euro
Fantastic slice of funky R&B on a beautiful looking french artsleeve issue. Top side is an underrated 60's club soul banger, that sounds ace played out loud. Flip it over for a mighty fine deep soul ballad (the actual A-side of this record, but this record will most likely sell for the dance side)
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/eddiehoustonicantgowrong.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/eddiehoustonthatshowmuch1.mp3
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N. F. PORTER: Keep On Keeping On * LIZARD, VG+, 30.- Euro, on hold
Northern Soul classic by N.F. (Nolan) Porter in immaculate shape.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/nfporterkeeepon.mp3
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J.B. TROY: Ain't It The Truth * MUSICOR, VG to VG+, drill hole in label, 30.- Euro
Uptempo 60's soul mover written by James Bailey, former member of the Doo-Wop group the Cadillas and later a succesfuk songwriter for the likes of Isaac Hayes, Main Ingredient and many more.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jbtroyaintitthetruth1.mp3
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MARIE FRANKLIN: Bad Bad Woman * WESTBOUND, promo, wol, M-, 30.- Euro
Sister Funk banger on Detroit's legendary Westbound imprint. Heavy writings on Mono side, clean labels on the Stereo side.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mariefranklinbadbad.mp3
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RAY CRUMLEY: All The Way In Love With You * ALARM, M-, 35.- Euro
If quality would be the indication for the price of a record, this baby here would fly out for three figures easily. Ray Crumley was the lead singer for the Solid Gold Revue, who recorded an incredible rare and great LP and he had 3 releases on Alarm records, that are all worth checking out. This is pure dancefloor dynamite, that got ignored by all major jocks for reasons unknown to me. Check the soundbyte!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/raycrumleyallthewayin.mp3
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FREDDIE WILSON: What Would It Be Like * GRANDVILLE, M-, 30.- Euro
Albany/Georgia funky banger from 1972, co-written by Jesse Boone, who recorded some remarkable 45s on Soul-Po-Tion and Albradella records. Super dancefloor filling funky soul with some soulful hollering by Mr. Wilson.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/freddiewilsonwhatwoulditbe.mp3
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ANGELA DAVIS & REUBIN FISHER: Time Don't Wait On No One * FLAMING ARROW, M-, 30.- Euro
Semi known Detroit crossover goodie on Eugene Davis Flaming Arrow output. And yes, this is the same Angela Davis, who recorded the floorfiller "My Love Is So Strong", her duet partner Reubin Fisher remains a mystery though, I couldn't find out anything about him, except singing on this little gem here.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/angeladavistimewaits.mp3
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ELLOIT SMALL: Girls Are Made For Loving * NEW SOUND, VG+, warped plays through with no problems, 30.- Euro
Half price on this rare local first release before Bang took over for national distribution. Record is mildly warped, but plays without extra tracking on both of my turntables.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/Elloitsmallgirlsaremade.mp3
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CORDELLS: You Do A Thing To My Mind * STEEL TOWN SOUND, INC., strong VG, near VG+, mild label damage, 30.- Euro
Frantic 60's uptempo dancer on a tiny Pittsburgh label.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/cordellsyoudoathing1.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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WOOD BRASS AND STEEL: Hey What's That You Say / A Love Of My Own * ASTROSCOPE, M-, mild warp not affecting play, 30.- Euro
Another original, that the Skull Snaps covered for their legendary GSF LP. "Hey What's That You Say" is the same song as the funk breakbeat classic "It's A New Day. A great slab of funky soul on a subsidiary of All Platinum and not the easiest record to find. Flip it over for a great ballad, way better then some of the big ticket items, that sweet soul collectors throw money at.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/woodbrassheywhats.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/woodbrassaloveofmy.mp3
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CYMANDE: The Message * JANUS, VG++, 25.- Euro
A fantastic funk 45 by this London based Band, that formed in 1971. Members of Cymande came from Jamaica, Guyana and St. Vincent and they played a mixture of Funk, Reggae, Soul and African Rhythms. This 45 was taken from their debut LP from 1972 and sold quite well in the USA. Simply a great funky record and so nice to have this on 45!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/cymandemessage.mp3
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RICHARD RUSSELL: No Body Can Stop Me / Wish You Were Here * KASHE, M-, 25.- Euro
One of only four releases on New York's Kashe label. Richard Russell was a Cleveland / Ohio native and recorded a handful 45s for different companies. One side uptempo and one side very nice deep soul on this record. Clean vinyl, that plays with slight surface noise due to a mediocre pressing.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/richardrussellnobody.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/richardrussellwishyouwere.mp3
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STARFIRE: Don't Come Back / Almost Insane * DYNAMIC ARTISTS, VG+, label tear, 20.- Euro
Great boogie funk out of Richmond /Virginia with an ice slow jam on the flip.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/starfiredontcomeback.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/starfirealmostinsane.mp3
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AARON NEVILLE: All These Things / She's On My Mind * BELL, promo, M-, 25.- Euro
Nola magic on both sides by the big guy Aaaron Neville, blessed with a voice beyond compare. No, this is not for the dancefloor or something to impress your friends with; it's just mindblowing good soulmusic.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/aaronnevillealltheseth.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/aaronnevilleshessonmymind.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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JESSE JOHNSON: Kickin' The Habit / Down The Line * TURF, M-, 25.- Euro
Great funky soul by a Los Angeles based group and a record, that never really took off and remained cheap. Flipside is a great jazzy funk jam credited to Johnson's band the Chocolate Fudge Express.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jessejohnsonkickin.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/chocolatefudgedowntheline.mp3
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LOU JOHNSON: Magic Potion / Reach Out For Me * BIG HILL, M-, wol, 25.- Euro
Two great Burt Bacharach/Hal David compositions; one uptempo and one magical midtempo. Lou Johnson definitely was the second best performer of Bacharach songs, closely after Dionne Warwick.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/loujohnsonmagicpotion12.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/loujohnsonreachoutfor.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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DAMARIS: What About My Love * COLUMBIA; promo, M-, 20.- Euro
Classy take on Johnnie Taylor's immortal "What About My Love" by singer Damaris Carbaugh, who released one LP in the eraly 80's and then turned to gospel. This is punchier and more dancefloor friendly then Johnny Taylor's original and she sure was a great singer!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/damariswhataboutmy1.mp3
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JAY DEE: Strange Funky Games And Things * WARNER BROTHERS, Made in Germany, M- / M- condition, 20.- Euro
A rare groove classic on a nice looking german art sleeve issue. Produced by Barry White to perfection and this is on thick and great sounding vinyl, not like the US issues, that where pressed on brittle styrene.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jaydeestrangefunky1.mp3
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MARVIN HOLMES & JUSTICE: Tell The Truth / Summer Of '73 * BROWN DOOR, M-, 20.- Euro
The debut 45 of Marvin Holmes & Justice in Mint shape, whose "You Better Keep Her" is a classic Mecca spin and indemand for decades on the soul scene. Two great sides here, taken from their ultra rare debut LP. Top sides provides a funky 70's mover with soulful vocals and tight backings. Flip it over for an excellent instrumental.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/marvinholmestellthe.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/marvinholmessummerof.mp3
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BOBBY BLAND: I'm So Tired / If You Could Just Read My Mind * DUKE, VG+, 20.- Euro, on hold
Everytime I listen to "I'm So Tired" I can't believe what I hear. How can a band be that tight? How can someone sing like Bobby Bland? Why has this record been ignored by soul collectors? Why doesn't it cost 500 bucks? Anyway, this is as good as it gets and the flip is a facemelting ballad, that alone should make you buy this. Vinyl is shiny and clean, but has a surface mark from start to finish; the good news is, that it doesn't sound at all.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbyblandimsorry.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbyblandifyoucould.mp3
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VARETTA DILLARD: I'm Gonna Tell My Daddy * GROOVE, VG, 20.- Euro, on hold
Bargain price for a nice playing, but slightly wounded copy of this R&B banger from 1956. The original Groove distribution sleeve has open borders and some writings on it, but still looks super nice after all theses years.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/varettadillardimgonnatellmy.mp3
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WILLIAM BELL: The Man In The Street * STAX, M-, 15.- Euro, on hold
Extra clean copy of this 1972 slice of social conscious crossover soul. One of the finest records coming from this iconic Memphis label and a must have in my humble opinion.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/williambellthemaninthe1.mp3
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JACKIE ROSS: New Lover / Jerk And Twine * CHESS, VG++, some label damage, drill hole in lbl, 15.- Euro
Two great Chicago 60's sides back to back.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jackierossnewlover1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jackierossjerkand1.mp3
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MARVIN GAYE: Heavy Love Affair * TAMLA, promo, M-, 15.- Euro
Simply superb early 80's soul by the great Marvin Gaye.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/marvingayeheavylove1.mp3
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JIMMY DELPHS: Almost * KAREN, VG to VG-, 15.- Euro
A few crackles during the first few bars, but after a few rotations, the record cleans up nicely. Bargain price for a haunting slice of Detroit 60's dance soul.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jimmydelphsalmost1.mp3
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RONNIE BAXTER: True Love Is A Stranger * AGON, VG+, 15.- Euro
Under the radar 60's dancer in the style of Doug Banks "I Just Kept on Dancing". A record for the 60's DJ with some imagination.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ronniebaxtertruelove.mp3
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DORIS ALLEN: A Shell Of A Woman * SSS INTERNATIONAL, M-, wol, 12.- Euro, on hold
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dorisallenshellofawoman.mp3
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CHOCOLATE MILK: Action Speaks Louder Than Words / Ain't Nothin' But A Thing * RCA, VG++, 12.- Euro
Cheap as chips Allen Toussaint 1975 production, that ticks all the boxes. Funky and then some and a record, that deserves way more attention than it's low price tag might suggest.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/chocolatemilkaction1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/chocolatemilkaintnothingbut1.mp3
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HOT BUSH Tell Me That You Will * APA, M-, 12.- Euro
Unplayed stock copy o this T.K. distributed Florida 70's soul gem. A stepper of the highest order and cheaper then all the stupid useless reissues flooding the market these days.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/hotbushrtellme.mp3
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DONNY GERARD: He's Always Somewhere Around * GREEDY, M-, 10.- Euro
One of the very best things you can buy for next to nothing. A 70's dancer, that sounds like 3 figures, a label design by an unknown maestro and the song was published by "Joyfully Sad Music" /what a name for a publishing company!), honestly, what more do you want?
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/donnygerardhesalways1.mp3
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ORANGE SUNSHINE: Who's Cheating On Who * PRODIGAL, promo, M-, 10.- Euro
Superb funky cheapo produced by Don Boddie of Boddie records fame. So much better then it's price tag and a proof, that record collecting doesn't have to break the bank.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/orangesunshinewhoscheating.mp3
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SYL JOHNSON: Ode To Soul man / I'll Take Those Skinny Legs * TWINIGHT, M-, 10.- Euro
Two action packed funky soul sides for you to consider.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/syljohnsonodetosoul1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/syljohnsonilltakethose1.mp3
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THE OTHER BOTHERS: Precious Memories * RENASSANCE "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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WILL HATCHER: What Is Best For Me Is Better For You * SCEPTER, VG++, wol, 10.- Euro
Detroit singer Willie Calvin Hatcher, cousin of Edwin Starr and brother of Roger "Sweetest Girlk In The World" Hatcher on a 70's masterpiece from the endless talent pool of the Motor City. A great record by any means and cheap as chips too.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/willhatcherwhatsbest.mp3
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THE SPINNERS: I'll Be Around * ATLANTIC, VG+, 10.- Euro
The epitome of 70's soul and a truly majestic performance by the mighty Spinners.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/spinnersillbearound1.mp3
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J. R. BAILEY: After Hours * TOY; VG++, wol, 10.- Euro
Working class 70's soul celebrating the after-work hours and a midtempo gem of the highest order. No idea why an unknown artist used the fattest edding available to show off his talents on the label, but the music is crisp and clear and that's what counts.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jrbaileyafterhours1.mp3
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FRANKIE KARL & THE DREAMS: Don't Be Afraid * D.C., VG, drill hole in lbl, 10.- Euro
A beautiful sweet harmony soul song with slightly spooky mansplaining lyrics. A few marks on vinyl - priced accordingly.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/frankiekarldontbeafraid1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/frankiekarlimsoglad1.mp3
Edited by Docfish