SOUTH FUNK BLVD.: Skying High (Be Together) / Skying High (Getting Off On Your Loving) * CAPTAIN FUNK, M-, 325.- Euro
Mindblowing good 70's soul dancer, that I first heard at one of the Great Yarmouth weekenders, spun by Arthur Fenn. Some of the members of the TSU Toronadoes where involved in recording this.- Flipside is fantastic as well and lurks slightly into boogie territory. Clean copy, that never needs an upgrade.
THE VOLUMES: My Kind Of Girl / My Road Is The Right Road * INFERNO promo, M-, mild water staiuns on lbl, 100.- Euro
No matter which side you put the needle o, you get the blasting Detroit 60's soul sound, that shaped the Northern Soul scene. Extra clean promo copy arranged by Dennis Coffey and produced by Duke Browner. Motor city sound at it's very best!
JOE MOORE: Hang Right In There * TRU-GLO-TOWN, promo, VG+, 100.- Euro
Powerhouse Chicago Northern Soul dancer. Vinyl would be M-, but it has a small scratch, that causes some clicks during the fade-out at the end of the record.
YOUNGHEARTS: Hey Love / I've Got Dancing Fever * SOULTOWN, VG++, 75.- Euro, on hold
Fantastic cali sweet soul 45 backed up by an 80's boogie funk dancer. The Younghearts formed in 1967 and their first record on Canterbury "Little Togetherness" found fame on the Northern Soul circuit. This is their last release from 1980 before they quit making music and they left the stage with a gem of a record.
JOHN WILLIAMS & THE TICK TOCKS: Do Me Like You Do Me / Blues, Tears And Sorrows * SANSU, promo, M-, 70.- Euro
Bargain price for a legendary New Orleans soul 45. One side provides a top notch 60's dancer, that had plays on the Northern Soul scene. Flipside is one of the finest deep soul ballads recorded in the crescent city.
THE LA RAYS: Yesterday And You / A Woman Like You * ARLEN, M-, 60.- Euro
Rare and great mid-sixties Los Angeles soul dancer with a more than decent flip. This comes in it's original Arlen distribution sleeve and I bet most of you, have never seen one.
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.
MILL EVANS: When I'm Ready * TOU-SEA; promo, M-, 75.- Euro, sold
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!
THE MAYBERRY MOVEMENT: I Think I'm In Love * EVENT, VG++, "x" on lbl, 60.- Euro, sold
The genius of Patrick Adams is written all over this breath taking 1974 production. Sweet strings, banging drums and superb harmony vocals blend together to a perfect record. Soul heaven!
LEE "SHOT" WILLIAMS: You're Welcome To The Club * FEDERAL, promo, VG, 50.- Euro,. sold
Some records just sound better with a drink parked in your hand. This midtempo R&B belter is taylormade for starting your set with. If the off beat horns and the blood-curdling voice of Lee Williams doesn't get you in the mood for a night out, you should visit a doctor. Playing surface has mild marks, not affecting the loud and strong play of this 1964 beauty.
WINFIELD PARKER: Sweet Little Girl * ATCO, M-, wol, 50.- Euro, sold
Great uptempo Northern dancer backed up by a deep ballad with a super nice vibrato guitar. Writings on both sides of the label even more on the flipside.
RUDI STEWART: I Wanna Love You All Over * DELMAR INTERNATIONAL; M-, 40.- Euro
1980 uptempo Modern Soul winner from New York city. Way better than most big ticket items and surely a record, that won't last long in the midprice range.
TOMMY HUNT: Words Can Never Tell It * DYNAMO, promo, wol, VG++, 50.- Euro, sold
Way rarer promo copy of this 60's soul masterpiece by Tommy Hunt. In my book, the best record he ever recorded and a dancefloor favourite whenever a DJ drops this beauty.
DELLA REESE: It Was A Very Good Year * ABC, VG+, 50.- Euro, sold
Mod Jazz 60's belter by quirky voiced Della Reese, who was rather a Jazz singer than a soulgirl, but on this record she let's out all the energy inside her and turns a ballad (think of Frank Sinatra's fabulous version "It Was A Very Good Year") into a dancefloor bomb. A weird and wonderful record with funky drums, an incredible organ and killer vocals.
DELLA REESE: Compared To What * AVCO, VG++, 15.- Euro, sold
Another Jazz Soul dancer by Della Reese, this time she takes a Gene McDaniels composition and puts a heavy beat behind it. Great and cheap late 60's dancer in nice condition.
THE SOUL SET: I Don't Want Her, But I Need Her * JOHNSON, VG++, 40.- Euro
Upotempo, banging 60's dancer from 1968 and the last record The Soul Set released before thgey vanished without a trace. Clean vinyl witrh one cosmetic mark, that doesn't affect play atall.
McKINLEY SANDIFER: Get Up If You Want To Be Somebody * U.S.A., VG+, 40.- Euro
Raw and uncompromising bluesy Funk from the streets of Chicago. Just imagine hearing this in a blues shag on the southside in 1968, when this 45 was released. Where is a time machine, when you need one? Complete with it's original USA-company sleeve.
BUDDY ACE: Pleasing You * PAULA; VG, 40.- Euro, sold
Houston / Texas born guitar player and singer Buddy Ace with his finest soul record. Early 70's crossover delight from the top shelf! This record had a little repair job on it and it's priced accordingly. It had a scratch, that caused a skip, around the 45 second mark. You now hear mild swoosh sounds, but nothing that drives you away from the fabulous music. Check the soundfile before ordering.
SIR WALES WALLACE: Whatever You Want * INNOVATION 2, visually VG, plays great, wol, 40.- Euro
Chicago crossover soul goodie, that ticks all the boxes. Production credits go to Willie Henderson and Carl Davis is one half of the songwriting team. 1975 Chicago soul perfection plaxying surface has surface marks, but plays like a champ.
GIN AND THE GENTS: Teenage National Anthem Boy And Girl / Dreams For Sale * MISS THING, M-, 40.- Euro
Here is a weird, but great record by a group, that later morphed to the Versatile Gents, who had a great record on Linco and then changed their name again to the Vee Gees, best known for their magnificient "Talkin" on Jump Off records. The featured side is superb sweet soul, while the flipside offers a swinging dancer.
CAROLYN SULLIVAN: Dead * PHILIPS, VG+, "x" on lbl, 40.- Euro
Suicide Soul from the pen of Moses Dillard and surely one of the strangest records ever produced in Texas. A slow funky beat underlines Carolyn's death wish, because her lover left her. Deadly and great sounds from deep south.
THE GROUP: Spinning Around * AVALANCHE, VG-, label damage, 30.-
Bargain price for a rare and great falsetto sweet soul ballad from 1973. Please check the soundfile before ordering, it plays with crackles and pops, but still absolutely enjoyable.
DEBBIE TAYLOR: Just Don't Pay / I Don't Wanna Leave You * ARISTA, VG, wol, 35.- Euro
Outstanding Modern Soul dancer on featured side backed up by a facemelting deep soul bomp. The record has mild surface marks and plays with light crackles, especially during the first few bars of either side. Still good for playing out and priced accordingly. A trailblazing double sider
Incredible great jazzy discoish late 70's upbeat dancer by Manfredo Fest, a blind brazilian piano player, who is best known for being a member of Bossa Rio. Record looks clean, but plays with mild crackles in parts, check the soundbyte before ordering.
THE ADMIRATIONS: Don't Leave Me / All For You * ONE-DERFUL, M-, 35.- Euro
Awesome Chicago Northern Soul dancer backed up by an immense group soul midtempo tune. Extra clean copy, that never seen a needle before I lifted the soundfile.
THE CONTRIBUTORS OF SOUL: You Can't Help But Fall In Love * TAD, VG+, residue from removed stickers on lbl, and run-out-grooves 35.- Euro
They indeed contributed to soul with this crossover masterpiece. Perfect harmonies, a floating backing beat and a masterful arrangement by Eddie Silvers add to an almost perfect 1970 record. Some noise towards the end of the record, check the soundbyte before ordering.
Meco Monardo's first record and it's a groovy masterpiece with a mindblowing good arrangement. Meco is best known for his retakes of popular tunes like "Beethoven's fifth Symphony" or the "Star Wars Theme" and turn them into galactic disco funk anthems. This 45 marks his starting point and to my ears, it's a killer. Meco loved to play around with words and the band name Megaton is a conglomerate of the first name of his partner in crime Tony Bongiovi.
WILLIE AND THE MIGHTY MAGNIFICIENTS: Funky (8) Corners Part 1 & 2 * ALL PLATINUM, VG+, 30.- Euro, sold
The poor man's "Ton Of Dynamite" by Frankie Crocker. A Tighten-Up-inspired groove, that leads you straight to the dancefloor. Part 1 has the band talking trash above their track, it's Part 2, the instrumental, that you need for your DJ box. So the second soundfile is it!
JIMMIE "BO" HORNE: If You Want My Love * ALSTON, VG+, 30.- Euro
In my book, the best record on Henry Stone's Alston label, better than the overplayed "I Can't Speak" and it costs a fraction of his Dade release. Clarence Reid, Steve Alaimo and Willie Clarke on the controls. Florida soul to die for!
OTTO DE ROJAS Y LOS ULTRAS 76: Al Ritmo De Bump Bump * RCA; made in Peru, VG-, 30.- Euro
Latin funk bomp only released in Peru. This is of course a cover of "Soulful Strut" by Young Holt Unlimited. Numerous mild scratches on vinyl, due to that some surface noise. But surely a bargain for someone.
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)
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.
WHIRLWIND: Don't Let Him Get The Best Of You * ROULETTE, promo, strong VG+, 30.- Euro
Superb 70's dancer written by Ronald Foster, the producer of Lee McDonald. The only record this group ever recorded. Buy it and you have a complete discography.
WILLIE HARPER: A Certain Girl / I Don't Need You Anymore * TOU-SEA, promo, storage warp, not affecting play, M-, 30.- Euro
Stone mint promo of this mindblowing New Orleans double header and Nola vinyl after Kathrina in great condition is so hard to find. Topside is written by Naomi Neville and has been recorded by Ernie K-Doe as well, but Willie Haper's cut has the guts. Flip it over for a mighty fine ballad.
ARTIE CHRISTOPHER: My Baby's Crying / Don't Try It Again * 5-HIGH, M-, 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."
NOLAN CHANCE: I'll Never Forget You`* THOMAS, promo, VG+, 30.- Euro
Look at the credits on this diamond of a record and you know, you have something special on your decks. Written by Donny Hathaway and Leroy Hutson, produced by Curtis Mayfield and arranged again by Donny Hathaway. And Nolan Chance isn't too shabby either as a singer. This is mindblowing good crossover soul on windy city's recordman Eddie Thomas own labe. Heel is a slice of soulmusic at the peak of it's creativity! Highly recomended.
JOEY GILMORE: Somebody Done Took My Baby And Gone / Do It To Me One More Time * PHIL-L.A. OF SOUL, VG++, mild warp, nap, 30.- Euro
Guitar player and singer Joshua (Joey) Gilmore's debut 45 and nothing short of a masterpiece. A Florida soul floater from 1971 with two remarkable sides to choose from. Top side is crossover heaven, flip it over for a funkier effort. Midprice records like this are the future of the soul scene; affordable, danceable and simply quality.
MARY WELLS: If You Can't Give Her Love (Give Her Up) * REPRISE, promo, VG++, 25.- Euro
Fabulous crossover dancer with Bobby Womack written all over it. It's Bobby's voice speaking the opening words, it's Bobby's unique guitar plaiying and Bobby's production too. Did I already say, that Mary Wells output after Motown is excellent without any exceptions? More name dropping: Phillip Mitchell and Chet Ivey wrote this beauty. A must have in my book. Check the soundbyte!°
LEE WILLIAMS: Since I Fell For You / Chokin' Kind * TEARDOP, VG+, 25.- Euro
1976 Philly soul ballad by Lee Williams, best known for his fantastic records he recorded for Carnival. Flip it over for a funkier effort. This is the first local release without the "J/G" distribution logo on the label.
MANDRILL: Mango Meat * POLYDOR, VG++, 25.- Euro, sold
Latin tingled funk bomb from Mandrill, that sounds just incredible played out loud. A record that Cut Chemist used to play in his funk sets and it was sampled by De La Soul if memory strikes me right.
SELENO CLARKE: Memphis Boogaloo / Soulful Drop * M.O.C., promo, M-, 20.- Euro
Great little funky Memphis double header adapting the New York Boogaloo style and filling it up with some southern soul licks. Two great instro sides for you to consider.
RAY CRUMLEY: All The Way In Love With You * MAGNET, Made in Germany, Vinyl: M- / Sleeve: VG+, sticker and writings on sleeve, 20.- Euro
German art sleeve issue of this magnificient 70's dancer by Ray Crumley, lead singer of the Solid Gold Revue, who recorded an extremeley great and rare LP and an indemand 45. This 45 came out on thge Shreveport / Louisiana label Alarm in the US and god knows how this ended up being licensed to a Kraut label in germany.
BOBBY BENNETT: Big New York / Baby, Try Me * LONDON, made in Germany, Vinyl: M- / VG to VG+, stamp on lbl, 20.- Euro
Two driving 60's dance sides on this hard to come by german picture sleeve issue. Originally released on Phil-L.A.-Of-Soul in 1969 and good know why the german London A&R guys thought, there's a market for this in Krautland. Of course there wasn't and it sold next to nothing in the late 60's. Anyway, nice looking and even better sounding artefact from the past.
LEON HAYWOOD: It's Got To Be Mellow * DECCA; VG++, 25.- Euro
Late 60's midtempo sound, that some call crossover and some Northern, who cares? It's simply great danceable soulmusic from the top shelf for the price of a few pints at the pub.
TOMMY BRYANT: I Wanna Come Home To You Baby * T NECK, promo, VG+, 25.- Euro
Overlooked Northern dancer on the Isley Brothers label. Just very few cosmetical blemishes on the vinyl, sounds fantastic and looks very nice in it's original distribution sleeve.
EDDIE BO: You Are Going To Be Somebodys Fool Too * NOLA; M-, 25.- Euro
Edwin Bocage alias Eddie Bo, better know for his mindboggling funk sides from the 70's, with a superb 60's soul mover. Pure New Orleans class on extra clean wax. Don't sleep!
FLOATERS AND SHU-GA: For Your Love * FEE, VG++ very close to M-, 20.- Euro
Detroit stepper of the highest order and cheap too. The label design alone is worth the asking price, but this is no art exhibtion here; it's in the grooves that counts and to my ears, this sounds brillinat.
TOM AND JERROO: (Papa Chew) Do The Boo-Ga-Loo * JERRY-O, VG++, 20.- Euro
A fun record and one of the many attempts of label owner Jerry O to create a dance craze. How to dance to this properly is shown on this adorable youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EA7ggRdmsY
SAM BAKER: I'm Number One / I Believe In You * SOUND STAGE 7, M-, 20.- Euro
Mighty fine 60's uptempo dancer backed up by facemelting deeps soul cut. Jackson Mississippi born Sam Baker fuels his gospel schooled voice with heartfelt lyrics and natural timing. I always thought he sounds like a gritty Clyde McPhatter and that's surely big compliment.
THE JOHNNY OTIS SHOW: Country Girl * KENT, M-, 15.- Euro
Raw funky late 60's groover by Johnny Otis and his bunch of great musicians. This is the first record where Johnny's son Shuggie Otis is featured as a guitar player. Shuggie later recorded some legendary sides for Epic records.
THE MAD LADS: Whatever Hurts You / No Time Is Better Than Right Now * VOLT, VG++, some label damage, 20.- Euro
Sweet soul magic by the mighty Mad Lads. So much soul on these two Memphis sides and another proff, that top quality soul doesn't have to break the bank.
Mighty fine Chicago mid-sixties group soul dancer on George & Earnest Leaners One-Der-Ful/M-Pac! outlet. Eric Leaner, the son of Earnest, is now licensing unissued and rare stuff from the Vaults of the labels to Secret Stash records in Minneapolis.
LEROY RANDOLPH: Good To The Last Drop * SPRING, M-, 15.- Euro
Extra clean copy, housed in it's original company sleeve, of this great uptempo early 70's dancer, that sounds rather like late 60's to me. Groovy to the max and Leroy surely sings his heart out here!
Two stepper from 1981 produced by Clarence Reid and another proof, that quality doesn't have to break the bank. Clean copy in it's original distribution sleeve.
THE SPINNERS: It's A Shame * V.I.P., M-, 15.- Euro, sold
A Motown classic up for grabs in extra clean condition. Sampled by Salt & Peppa when I was a youngster and this record never fails to make me praise the greatness of soulmusic. The guitar intro is nothing less than iconic, the vocals are heavenly and the arrangement by Paul Riser is outsatnding. Steve Wonder produced this and if the sales phrase "every home should own a copy" ever made sense, it's with this record.
MARVIN GAYE: You're The Man * TAMLA, M-, 15.- Euro
Non-LP-track by Marvin Gaye, who recorded this funky soul masterpiece with members of Bohannon's band in 1972. The record didn't have much success and Gaye canceled the plan to make a whole LP as a follow-up of his million seller "What's Going On". This is actually the only 45, that was released in it's time, from what most Gaye devotees called Marvin's lost album. Marvin Gayes anger with the political system shines through every line of this record, but in the end one must admit, that he just didn't like to pay taxes (who does?) and to call this attitude rebellious is slightly pathetic. He later on waved America goodbye due to endless conflicts with the taxman and moved to Belgium. Long background story for a record, that is simply mindblowing in my book.
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.
JAMES DUNCAN: You've Gotta Be Strong / All Goodbyes Ain't Gone * FEDERAL, M-, 15.- Euro
Banging raw funk on the top side and a nice little shuffler on the flip. A superb and very underrated 45 in my book and still on the affordable side of things.
CODY BLACK: Going, Going, Gone / Enp Up Lovin * RAM-BROCK, M-, 15.- Euro
Born in Cincinnati/Ohio, but his career really took off, when he moved to Detroit as youngster. This is Cody Black's most succesfull release from 1967 and this might fine disc provides two blasting dance sides from the Motor City.
MARGIE HENDRIX: Don't Destroy Me / Jim Dandy * SOUND STAGE 7, VG+, 15.- Euro, sold
Gritty southern soul two-sider with a Joshie Jo Armstead song on featured side, that was originally written for Carol Jones on Mutt. Flip it over for a funky retake of LaVerne Baker's immortal "Jim Dandy".
WILLIE GAUFF & THE LOVE BROTHERS: Communicate Not Hate * EUREKA; M-, 12.- Euro
Nice and extra clean copy of this funky Cali disc. Guitar driven funky soul with banging drums and Willie Gauff (what a name!) screams his heart out to get his message to you.
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.
THE ISLEY BROTHERS: Between The Sheets * TNeck, VG++, 10.- Euro
Mellow boogie, bedrooom soul, one of the most sampled grooves ever... whatever you say about this, it's an infectious groover by the Isleys and always nice to have the original.
MARY WELLS: (Hey You) Set My Soul On Fire / Coming Home * ATCO, VG+, drill hole in lbl, 10.- Euro, sold
Post Motown Mary Wells record that ticks all the boxes. Mary collaborated with Bobby Womack's brother Cecil on both sides and the ycreated two mindblowing 60's dance sides. Cheap as chips and top quality, what more do you want?
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?
This group recorded the highly collectable "Let There Be Spice" on the tax scam subsidiary label TSG. Both labels, TSG and LPG where owned by the notorious gangster Lloyd Price, who used the music business in parts for washing his dirty money. Abnyway, this is a nice and cheap ballad, the vinyl is clean and the sound incredible. What's not to like for 10.- Euro?
THE MARK IV: Honey I Still Love You * NATION-WIDE, VG++, 10.- Euro
Funny to call a label Nation-Wide and then license it to Mercury to get a nation wide distribution. Anyway, this is the first local issue of this fine ballad and they later on recorded two immense Modern Soul anthems: "Signs Of A Dying Love" and "If You Can't Tell Me Something Good".
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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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SOUTH FUNK BLVD.: Skying High (Be Together) / Skying High (Getting Off On Your Loving) * CAPTAIN FUNK, M-, 325.- Euro
Mindblowing good 70's soul dancer, that I first heard at one of the Great Yarmouth weekenders, spun by Arthur Fenn. Some of the members of the TSU Toronadoes where involved in recording this.- Flipside is fantastic as well and lurks slightly into boogie territory. Clean copy, that never needs an upgrade.
soundfile 1: http:// https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/southfunkbetogether1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/southfunkskyinhigh1.mp3
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LITTLE BOB: I Got Loaded / Nobody But You * LA LOUISIANNE, promo, VG+, 150.- Euro
Indemand New Orleans 60's soul dancer about getting drunk. Flip it over for an excellent cover of a Dee Clark tune.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/littlebobigotloaded.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/littlebobnobodybutyou.mp3
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THE VOLUMES: My Kind Of Girl / My Road Is The Right Road * INFERNO promo, M-, mild water staiuns on lbl, 100.- Euro
No matter which side you put the needle o, you get the blasting Detroit 60's soul sound, that shaped the Northern Soul scene. Extra clean promo copy arranged by Dennis Coffey and produced by Duke Browner. Motor city sound at it's very best!
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/volumesmykindof1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/volumesmyroad1.mp3
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JOE MOORE: Hang Right In There * TRU-GLO-TOWN, promo, VG+, 100.- Euro
Powerhouse Chicago Northern Soul dancer. Vinyl would be M-, but it has a small scratch, that causes some clicks during the fade-out at the end of the record.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joemoorehangrightin.mp3
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YOUNGHEARTS: Hey Love / I've Got Dancing Fever * SOULTOWN, VG++, 75.- Euro, on hold
Fantastic cali sweet soul 45 backed up by an 80's boogie funk dancer. The Younghearts formed in 1967 and their first record on Canterbury "Little Togetherness" found fame on the Northern Soul circuit. This is their last release from 1980 before they quit making music and they left the stage with a gem of a record.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/youngheartsheylove1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/youngheartsibvegot.mp3
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THE INVITATIONS: Look On The Good Side * SILVER BLUE, promo, VG++, 75.- Euro, soldNice clean copy of this excellent 70's dancefloor winner. Arranged and produced by Bobby Martin in Philadelphia. Simply superb!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/invitationslookonthegood1.mp3
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ALLSPICE: Slipped Away * AT-HOME, promo, VG+, 75.- Euro
Sophisticated Wayne Henderson production with ethereal vocals and a bassline to die for. 70's dance soul never sounded better.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/allspiceslipped.mp3
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THE VEL TONES: I Do / Darling * GOLDWAX, M-, drill hole in lbl, 75.- Euro
A Memphis 60's group soul rarity on Quinton Claunch's legendary Goldwax output. Extra clean vinyl and surely a thing of beauty.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/veltonesido.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/veltonesdarling.mp3
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JOHN WILLIAMS & THE TICK TOCKS: Do Me Like You Do Me / Blues, Tears And Sorrows * SANSU, promo, M-, 70.- Euro
Bargain price for a legendary New Orleans soul 45. One side provides a top notch 60's dancer, that had plays on the Northern Soul scene. Flipside is one of the finest deep soul ballads recorded in the crescent city.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/johnwilliamsdome1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/johnwilliamsblues1.mp3
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DEON JACKSON: That's What You Do To Me * CARLA, promo VG to VG+, 60.- Euro, soldBanging Detroit Mike Terry 60's production, that never fails to get the floor moving.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/deonjacksonthatswhat.mp3
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THE LA RAYS: Yesterday And You / A Woman Like You * ARLEN, M-, 60.- Euro
Rare and great mid-sixties Los Angeles soul dancer with a more than decent flip. This comes in it's original Arlen distribution sleeve and I bet most of you, have never seen one.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/laraysyesterdayand.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/laraysawoman.mp3
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FABULOUS PEPS: She's Going To Leave You / The Love I Have For You * GE GEE, VG++, "x" on lbl, two small label tears on flipside, 50.- Euro
Great mid-sixties Detroit dancer produced by the mighty Don Davis backed up by a nice ballad. Not an easy pull these days in nice condition.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/fabulouspepsshegonna.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/fabulouspepsthislove.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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MILL EVANS: When I'm Ready * TOU-SEA; promo, M-, 75.- Euro, soldExcellent 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/millevanswhenimready1.mp3
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THE MAYBERRY MOVEMENT: I Think I'm In Love * EVENT, VG++, "x" on lbl, 60.- Euro, soldThe genius of Patrick Adams is written all over this breath taking 1974 production. Sweet strings, banging drums and superb harmony vocals blend together to a perfect record. Soul heaven!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mayberyymovementithinkim.mp3
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LEE "SHOT" WILLIAMS: You're Welcome To The Club * FEDERAL, promo, VG, 50.- Euro,. soldSome records just sound better with a drink parked in your hand. This midtempo R&B belter is taylormade for starting your set with. If the off beat horns and the blood-curdling voice of Lee Williams doesn't get you in the mood for a night out, you should visit a doctor. Playing surface has mild marks, not affecting the loud and strong play of this 1964 beauty.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leeshotwilliamsyourewelcome.mp3
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WINFIELD PARKER: Sweet Little Girl * ATCO, M-, wol, 50.- Euro, soldGreat uptempo Northern dancer backed up by a deep ballad with a super nice vibrato guitar. Writings on both sides of the label even more on the flipside.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/winfieldparkersweet.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/winfieldparkerwhatdoyou.mp3
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RUDI STEWART: I Wanna Love You All Over * DELMAR INTERNATIONAL; M-, 40.- Euro
1980 uptempo Modern Soul winner from New York city. Way better than most big ticket items and surely a record, that won't last long in the midprice range.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/rudistewartiwannalove.mp3
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TOMMY HUNT: Words Can Never Tell It * DYNAMO, promo, wol, VG++, 50.- Euro, soldWay rarer promo copy of this 60's soul masterpiece by Tommy Hunt. In my book, the best record he ever recorded and a dancefloor favourite whenever a DJ drops this beauty.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tommyhuntwordscannever.mp3
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DELLA REESE: It Was A Very Good Year * ABC, VG+, 50.- Euro, soldMod Jazz 60's belter by quirky voiced Della Reese, who was rather a Jazz singer than a soulgirl, but on this record she let's out all the energy inside her and turns a ballad (think of Frank Sinatra's fabulous version "It Was A Very Good Year") into a dancefloor bomb. A weird and wonderful record with funky drums, an incredible organ and killer vocals.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dellareeseitwasaverygood.mp3
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DELLA REESE: Compared To What * AVCO, VG++, 15.- Euro, soldAnother Jazz Soul dancer by Della Reese, this time she takes a Gene McDaniels composition and puts a heavy beat behind it. Great and cheap late 60's dancer in nice condition.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dellareesecomparedto.mp3
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THE SOUL SET: I Don't Want Her, But I Need Her * JOHNSON, VG++, 40.- Euro
Upotempo, banging 60's dancer from 1968 and the last record The Soul Set released before thgey vanished without a trace. Clean vinyl witrh one cosmetic mark, that doesn't affect play atall.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/soulsetidontwanther.mp3
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McKINLEY SANDIFER: Get Up If You Want To Be Somebody * U.S.A., VG+, 40.- Euro
Raw and uncompromising bluesy Funk from the streets of Chicago. Just imagine hearing this in a blues shag on the southside in 1968, when this 45 was released. Where is a time machine, when you need one? Complete with it's original USA-company sleeve.
soundfile: http:// Datei Datum Aktion mckinleysandifergetup.mp3 https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mckinleysandifergetup.mp3
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BUDDY ACE: Pleasing You * PAULA; VG, 40.- Euro, soldHouston / Texas born guitar player and singer Buddy Ace with his finest soul record. Early 70's crossover delight from the top shelf! This record had a little repair job on it and it's priced accordingly. It had a scratch, that caused a skip, around the 45 second mark. You now hear mild swoosh sounds, but nothing that drives you away from the fabulous music. Check the soundfile before ordering.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/buddyacepleasingyou.mp3
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L.J. REYNOLDS: Intruder / Call On Me * MAINSTREAM, M-, 40.- Euro
Hard hitting funky edged soul for all of you, who like their soul on the rougher side of things. Flip it over for a bluesy deep soul cut.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ljreynoldsintruder.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ljreynoldscallonme.mp3
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SIR WALES WALLACE: Whatever You Want * INNOVATION 2, visually VG, plays great, wol, 40.- Euro
Chicago crossover soul goodie, that ticks all the boxes. Production credits go to Willie Henderson and Carl Davis is one half of the songwriting team. 1975 Chicago soul perfection plaxying surface has surface marks, but plays like a champ.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/waleswallacewhatever.mp3
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GIN AND THE GENTS: Teenage National Anthem Boy And Girl / Dreams For Sale * MISS THING, M-, 40.- Euro
Here is a weird, but great record by a group, that later morphed to the Versatile Gents, who had a great record on Linco and then changed their name again to the Vee Gees, best known for their magnificient "Talkin" on Jump Off records. The featured side is superb sweet soul, while the flipside offers a swinging dancer.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ginandtheteenage.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ginandthedreams.mp3
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CAROLYN SULLIVAN: Dead * PHILIPS, VG+, "x" on lbl, 40.- Euro
Suicide Soul from the pen of Moses Dillard and surely one of the strangest records ever produced in Texas. A slow funky beat underlines Carolyn's death wish, because her lover left her. Deadly and great sounds from deep south.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/carolynsullivandead1.mp3
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THE GROUP: Spinning Around * AVALANCHE, VG-, label damage, 30.-
Bargain price for a rare and great falsetto sweet soul ballad from 1973. Please check the soundfile before ordering, it plays with crackles and pops, but still absolutely enjoyable.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/groupspinningaround.mp3
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DEBBIE TAYLOR: Just Don't Pay / I Don't Wanna Leave You * ARISTA, VG, wol, 35.- Euro
Outstanding Modern Soul dancer on featured side backed up by a facemelting deep soul bomp. The record has mild surface marks and plays with light crackles, especially during the first few bars of either side. Still good for playing out and priced accordingly. A trailblazing double sider
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/debbietaylorjustdontpay.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/debbietayloridontwanna1.mp3
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MANFREDO FEST: Jungle Kitten * TABU, promo, VG+, 35.- Euro, soldIncredible great jazzy discoish late 70's upbeat dancer by Manfredo Fest, a blind brazilian piano player, who is best known for being a member of Bossa Rio. Record looks clean, but plays with mild crackles in parts, check the soundbyte before ordering.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/manfredofestjunglekitten.mp3
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THE ADMIRATIONS: Don't Leave Me / All For You * ONE-DERFUL, M-, 35.- Euro
Awesome Chicago Northern Soul dancer backed up by an immense group soul midtempo tune. Extra clean copy, that never seen a needle before I lifted the soundfile.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/admirationsdontleave.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/admirationsallforyou.mp3
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THE CONTRIBUTORS OF SOUL: You Can't Help But Fall In Love * TAD, VG+, residue from removed stickers on lbl, and run-out-grooves 35.- Euro
They indeed contributed to soul with this crossover masterpiece. Perfect harmonies, a floating backing beat and a masterful arrangement by Eddie Silvers add to an almost perfect 1970 record. Some noise towards the end of the record, check the soundbyte before ordering.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/contributorsofsoulyoucant.mp3
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MEGATON: Diggin' * DCA, M-, 30.- Euro
Meco Monardo's first record and it's a groovy masterpiece with a mindblowing good arrangement. Meco is best known for his retakes of popular tunes like "Beethoven's fifth Symphony" or the "Star Wars Theme" and turn them into galactic disco funk anthems. This 45 marks his starting point and to my ears, it's a killer. Meco loved to play around with words and the band name Megaton is a conglomerate of the first name of his partner in crime Tony Bongiovi.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/megatondiggin.mp3
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WILLIE AND THE MIGHTY MAGNIFICIENTS: Funky (8) Corners Part 1 & 2 * ALL PLATINUM, VG+, 30.- Euro, soldThe poor man's "Ton Of Dynamite" by Frankie Crocker. A Tighten-Up-inspired groove, that leads you straight to the dancefloor. Part 1 has the band talking trash above their track, it's Part 2, the instrumental, that you need for your DJ box. So the second soundfile is it!
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/funky8corners1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/funky8corners2.mp3
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JIMMIE "BO" HORNE: If You Want My Love * ALSTON, VG+, 30.- Euro
In my book, the best record on Henry Stone's Alston label, better than the overplayed "I Can't Speak" and it costs a fraction of his Dade release. Clarence Reid, Steve Alaimo and Willie Clarke on the controls. Florida soul to die for!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jimmybohorneifyouwant.mp3
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OTTO DE ROJAS Y LOS ULTRAS 76: Al Ritmo De Bump Bump * RCA; made in Peru, VG-, 30.- Euro
Latin funk bomp only released in Peru. This is of course a cover of "Soulful Strut" by Young Holt Unlimited. Numerous mild scratches on vinyl, due to that some surface noise. But surely a bargain for someone.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/Ottobumbump.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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RONNIE TAYLOR: I Can't Take It * NASSAU, M-/VG++, 30.- Euro
Hard hitting uptempo 60's soul mover out of Columbus / Ohio. One for a DJ with some imagination.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ronnietayloricanttakeit.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/unitedvoicemakeitlast.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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WHIRLWIND: Don't Let Him Get The Best Of You * ROULETTE, promo, strong VG+, 30.- Euro
Superb 70's dancer written by Ronald Foster, the producer of Lee McDonald. The only record this group ever recorded. Buy it and you have a complete discography.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/whirlwinddontlethim.mp3
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UNCLE REMUS: Number One * SANSU, M-, 30.- Euro
Nice New Orleans soulful funky boogie dancer in beautiful shape.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/uncleremusno11.mp3
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BILLY JENKINS: Mr. Naylor * FLAMBO, M-, 30.- Euro
A lengthy intro leads you stright to a nice soulful bayou funk track. Great record and pretty obscure too.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/billyjenkinssmrnaylor.mp3
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WILLIE HARPER: A Certain Girl / I Don't Need You Anymore * TOU-SEA, promo, storage warp, not affecting play, M-, 30.- Euro
Stone mint promo of this mindblowing New Orleans double header and Nola vinyl after Kathrina in great condition is so hard to find. Topside is written by Naomi Neville and has been recorded by Ernie K-Doe as well, but Willie Haper's cut has the guts. Flip it over for a mighty fine ballad.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/willieharperacertaingirl.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/willieharperidontneed1.mp3
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JOHNNY SCOTT: Hide & Seek With Me * PORTRA, M-, 30.- Euro
Cool Memphis 60's soul double sider. One side for the dancefloor, flip it over for a great down- to midtempo groove.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/johnnyscotthideandseek.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/johnnyscottwontyou.mp3
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ARTIE CHRISTOPHER: My Baby's Crying / Don't Try It Again * 5-HIGH, M-, 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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THESE GENTS: Yesterday Standing By * SOULVATION ARMY; M-, 25.- Euro
Fantastic sweet group soul and still cheap. Much better than most 3 figure records from the same genre. Extra clean copy, that never needs an upgrade.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/thesegentsyesterday12.mp3
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ATG: Dancin' Lady * SANSU, M-, mild dish warp not affecting play at all, 30.- Euro
Excellent early 80's dancer from the vaults of New Orleans Sansu label
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/atgdancinlady1.mp3
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NOLAN CHANCE: I'll Never Forget You`* THOMAS, promo, VG+, 30.- Euro
Look at the credits on this diamond of a record and you know, you have something special on your decks. Written by Donny Hathaway and Leroy Hutson, produced by Curtis Mayfield and arranged again by Donny Hathaway. And Nolan Chance isn't too shabby either as a singer. This is mindblowing good crossover soul on windy city's recordman Eddie Thomas own labe. Heel is a slice of soulmusic at the peak of it's creativity! Highly recomended.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/nolanchanceillnever.mp3
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JOEY GILMORE: Somebody Done Took My Baby And Gone / Do It To Me One More Time * PHIL-L.A. OF SOUL, VG++, mild warp, nap, 30.- Euro
Guitar player and singer Joshua (Joey) Gilmore's debut 45 and nothing short of a masterpiece. A Florida soul floater from 1971 with two remarkable sides to choose from. Top side is crossover heaven, flip it over for a funkier effort. Midprice records like this are the future of the soul scene; affordable, danceable and simply quality.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joeygilmoresomebody1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joeygilmoredoittome1.mp3
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MARY WELLS: If You Can't Give Her Love (Give Her Up) * REPRISE, promo, VG++, 25.- Euro
Fabulous crossover dancer with Bobby Womack written all over it. It's Bobby's voice speaking the opening words, it's Bobby's unique guitar plaiying and Bobby's production too. Did I already say, that Mary Wells output after Motown is excellent without any exceptions? More name dropping: Phillip Mitchell and Chet Ivey wrote this beauty. A must have in my book. Check the soundbyte!°
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/marywellsifyoucant.mp3
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LEE WILLIAMS: Since I Fell For You / Chokin' Kind * TEARDOP, VG+, 25.- Euro
1976 Philly soul ballad by Lee Williams, best known for his fantastic records he recorded for Carnival. Flip it over for a funkier effort. This is the first local release without the "J/G" distribution logo on the label.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leewilliamssinceifell.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leewilliamschokin.mp3
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BONNIE & LEE: The Way I Feel About You * FAIRMOUNT, promo, VG++, close to M-, 20.- Euro
Catchy 60's dancer and the rarer promo too. Check the soundbyte!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bonnieandleethewayifeel1.mp3
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MANDRILL: Mango Meat * POLYDOR, VG++, 25.- Euro, soldLatin tingled funk bomb from Mandrill, that sounds just incredible played out loud. A record that Cut Chemist used to play in his funk sets and it was sampled by De La Soul if memory strikes me right.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mandrillmangomeat1.mp3
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SELENO CLARKE: Memphis Boogaloo / Soulful Drop * M.O.C., promo, M-, 20.- Euro
Great little funky Memphis double header adapting the New York Boogaloo style and filling it up with some southern soul licks. Two great instro sides for you to consider.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/selenoclarkememphis.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/selenoclarkesoulful.mp3
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RAY CRUMLEY: All The Way In Love With You * MAGNET, Made in Germany, Vinyl: M- / Sleeve: VG+, sticker and writings on sleeve, 20.- Euro
German art sleeve issue of this magnificient 70's dancer by Ray Crumley, lead singer of the Solid Gold Revue, who recorded an extremeley great and rare LP and an indemand 45. This 45 came out on thge Shreveport / Louisiana label Alarm in the US and god knows how this ended up being licensed to a Kraut label in germany.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/raycrumleyalltheway123.mp3
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CWCP: You Blew My Mind * DAN JOHN, VG, 20.- Euro
Great early 80's smooth stepper. Plays witrh mild crackles during playback, check the soundbyte before ordering.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/cwcpyoublewmy.mp3
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THE INCREDIBLES: I Can't Get Over Losing Your Love * AUDIO ARTS, M-, 20.- Euro
Excellent slice of 60's Northern Group Soul in perfect shape.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/incrediblesicantgetover.mp3
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BOBBY BENNETT: Big New York / Baby, Try Me * LONDON, made in Germany, Vinyl: M- / VG to VG+, stamp on lbl, 20.- Euro
Two driving 60's dance sides on this hard to come by german picture sleeve issue. Originally released on Phil-L.A.-Of-Soul in 1969 and good know why the german London A&R guys thought, there's a market for this in Krautland. Of course there wasn't and it sold next to nothing in the late 60's. Anyway, nice looking and even better sounding artefact from the past.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbybennettbignewyork1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbybennettbabytryme1.mp3
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LEON HAYWOOD: It's Got To Be Mellow * DECCA; VG++, 25.- Euro
Late 60's midtempo sound, that some call crossover and some Northern, who cares? It's simply great danceable soulmusic from the top shelf for the price of a few pints at the pub.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leonhaywoodmellow1.mp3
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TOMMY BRYANT: I Wanna Come Home To You Baby * T NECK, promo, VG+, 25.- Euro
Overlooked Northern dancer on the Isley Brothers label. Just very few cosmetical blemishes on the vinyl, sounds fantastic and looks very nice in it's original distribution sleeve.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tommybryantiwnnacome.mp3
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TONY OWENS: (When You're Wrong) You Got To Pay The Price * LISTENING POST, M-, 20.- Euro, soldNice clean copy of this indemand New Orleans crossover dancer from 1973.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tonyowenspaytheprice1.mp3
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EDDIE BO: You Are Going To Be Somebodys Fool Too * NOLA; M-, 25.- Euro
Edwin Bocage alias Eddie Bo, better know for his mindboggling funk sides from the 70's, with a superb 60's soul mover. Pure New Orleans class on extra clean wax. Don't sleep!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/eddieboyouaregoing.mp3
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SPENCE JAMES: I Won't Be Back * CIRCLE, VG+, wol, 20.- Euro
Knock out semi know R&B dancer, that sounds way better then 25.- Euro to my ears.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/spencejamesiwontbeback.mp3
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SIMMIE & THE DYNAMICS: Don't Make Me Burn * BELLA, VG+, 20.- Euro
Obscure southern funk with some production involvement by George Perkins. Obscure record and totally on the spot!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/simmiedontmakemeburn.mp3
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FLOATERS AND SHU-GA: For Your Love * FEE, VG++ very close to M-, 20.- Euro
Detroit stepper of the highest order and cheap too. The label design alone is worth the asking price, but this is no art exhibtion here; it's in the grooves that counts and to my ears, this sounds brillinat.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/floatersandsugaforyour.mp3
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TOM AND JERROO: (Papa Chew) Do The Boo-Ga-Loo * JERRY-O, VG++, 20.- Euro
A fun record and one of the many attempts of label owner Jerry O to create a dance craze. How to dance to this properly is shown on this adorable youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EA7ggRdmsY
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tomanjerroopapachew.mp3
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SAM BAKER: I'm Number One / I Believe In You * SOUND STAGE 7, M-, 20.- Euro
Mighty fine 60's uptempo dancer backed up by facemelting deeps soul cut. Jackson Mississippi born Sam Baker fuels his gospel schooled voice with heartfelt lyrics and natural timing. I always thought he sounds like a gritty Clyde McPhatter and that's surely big compliment.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/sambakerimnumberone.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/sambakeribelievein.mp3
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MARV JOHNSON: I'm Not A Plaything / Why Do You Want To Let Me Go * GORDY, VG+, drill hole in lbl, 15.- Euro
1965 Motown double sider by R&B veteran Marv Johnson.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/marvjohnsonplaything.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/marvjohnsonwhydoyou.mp3
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THE RIGHT COMBINATION: How Can Your Heart Be Free / Everything I Do * SOH, VG+, 15.- Euro
Two great mid 70's Memphis group soul sides on the Gene "Bowlegs" Miller production. One side uptempo and one side for a rainy sunday afternoon.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/rightcombinationhowcan.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/rightcombinationeverythingido.mp3
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THE JOHNNY OTIS SHOW: Country Girl * KENT, M-, 15.- Euro
Raw funky late 60's groover by Johnny Otis and his bunch of great musicians. This is the first record where Johnny's son Shuggie Otis is featured as a guitar player. Shuggie later recorded some legendary sides for Epic records.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/johnnyotiscountrygirl.mp3
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THE MAD LADS: Whatever Hurts You / No Time Is Better Than Right Now * VOLT, VG++, some label damage, 20.- Euro
Sweet soul magic by the mighty Mad Lads. So much soul on these two Memphis sides and another proff, that top quality soul doesn't have to break the bank.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/madladswhatever1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/madladsnotimeisbetter.mp3
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ACCENTS: New Girl * M-PAC, M-, 20.- Euro
Mighty fine Chicago mid-sixties group soul dancer on George & Earnest Leaners One-Der-Ful/M-Pac! outlet. Eric Leaner, the son of Earnest, is now licensing unissued and rare stuff from the Vaults of the labels to Secret Stash records in Minneapolis.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/accentsnewgirl.mp3
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MOON PEOPLE: Land Of Love * SPEED, VG+, small warp, not affecting play, 20.- Euro
Funky latin soul instrumental, that sounds just right for troday's more open minded scene.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/moonpeoplelandoflove12.mp3
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PAT LUNDY: Party Music * VIGOR, M-, 20.- Euro, soldBig Apple 70's dancer of the highest order. Ignore the title "Party Music", this is fantastic and sophisticated dancefloor friendly soulmusic.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/patlundyparty.mp3
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LEROY RANDOLPH: Good To The Last Drop * SPRING, M-, 15.- Euro
Extra clean copy, housed in it's original company sleeve, of this great uptempo early 70's dancer, that sounds rather like late 60's to me. Groovy to the max and Leroy surely sings his heart out here!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leroyrandolphgoodtothe.mp3
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MEL HUESTON: Time And Patience / Double Confusion * CHANSON, M-, 15.- Euro
Immense very soulful funk double sider from Toledo / Ohio.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/melhuestontimeand.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/melhuestondoubleconf.mp3
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STARFIRE: Don't Come Back / Almost Insane * DYNAMIC ARTISTS, VG+, label tear, 15.- 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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BRIEF ENCOUNTER: I'm So Satisfied / Don't Let Them Tell You * SEVENTY-SEVEN, M-, 20.- Euro
Two fantastic 70's sides by a band completely unable to make a bad record. These two songs are 7" only and are not on their rare LP.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/briefencounterimsosatis.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/briefencounterdontletthem.mp3
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SUNDRAY TUCKER: If It Was Me * TK, M-, 15.- Euro
Two stepper from 1981 produced by Clarence Reid and another proof, that quality doesn't have to break the bank. Clean copy in it's original distribution sleeve.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/sundraytuckerifitwas.mp3
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B. W: SOULS: Marvins Groove * ROUND, M-, 15.- Euro
Awesome west coast funk with a slick groove and some incredible open drum breaks.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bwsoulsmarvins.mp3
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THE SPINNERS: It's A Shame * V.I.P., M-, 15.- Euro, soldA Motown classic up for grabs in extra clean condition. Sampled by Salt & Peppa when I was a youngster and this record never fails to make me praise the greatness of soulmusic. The guitar intro is nothing less than iconic, the vocals are heavenly and the arrangement by Paul Riser is outsatnding. Steve Wonder produced this and if the sales phrase "every home should own a copy" ever made sense, it's with this record.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/spinnersitsashame1234.mp3
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MARVIN GAYE: You're The Man * TAMLA, M-, 15.- Euro
Non-LP-track by Marvin Gaye, who recorded this funky soul masterpiece with members of Bohannon's band in 1972. The record didn't have much success and Gaye canceled the plan to make a whole LP as a follow-up of his million seller "What's Going On". This is actually the only 45, that was released in it's time, from what most Gaye devotees called Marvin's lost album. Marvin Gayes anger with the political system shines through every line of this record, but in the end one must admit, that he just didn't like to pay taxes (who does?) and to call this attitude rebellious is slightly pathetic. He later on waved America goodbye due to endless conflicts with the taxman and moved to Belgium. Long background story for a record, that is simply mindblowing in my book.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/marvinyouretheman.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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JAMES DUNCAN: You've Gotta Be Strong / All Goodbyes Ain't Gone * FEDERAL, M-, 15.- Euro
Banging raw funk on the top side and a nice little shuffler on the flip. A superb and very underrated 45 in my book and still on the affordable side of things.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jamesduncanyouvegottabe.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jamesduncanallgodbyes.mp3
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CODY BLACK: Going, Going, Gone / Enp Up Lovin * RAM-BROCK, M-, 15.- Euro
Born in Cincinnati/Ohio, but his career really took off, when he moved to Detroit as youngster. This is Cody Black's most succesfull release from 1967 and this might fine disc provides two blasting dance sides from the Motor City.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/codyblackgoing.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/codyblackendup.mp3
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BOBBY COPNEY: Love Au-Go-Go * TUFF, VG+, some label stains, 15.- Euro
The most Detroit sounding New York record i'm aware of. Superb spooky 60's soul dancer, that shoulkd go massive in a better world.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbycopneyloveaugogo1.mp3
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SMOKE: Have I Really Lost You * J.BRIDGE, M- / VG+, 15.- Euro
Crossover group soul from Kansas City, thatb ticks all the boxes. A fantastic record and surprisingly still cheap.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/smokehaveireally.mp3
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MARGIE HENDRIX: Don't Destroy Me / Jim Dandy * SOUND STAGE 7, VG+, 15.- Euro, soldGritty southern soul two-sider with a Joshie Jo Armstead song on featured side, that was originally written for Carol Jones on Mutt. Flip it over for a funky retake of LaVerne Baker's immortal "Jim Dandy".
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/margiehendrixdontdestroy.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/margiehendrixjimdandy.mp3
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EDDIE HOLLAND: Candy To Me * MOTOWN, VG++, drill hole in lbl, 15.- Euro, sold1964 Holland-Dozier-Holland production and what a nice shuffling handclapper this is. Motor City history for the price of Pizza.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/eddiehollandcandy.mp3
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GENE CHANDLER: (I'm Just A) Fool For You It A Shame / Buddy Ain't It A Shame * CONSTELLATION, M-, 15.- Euro
Two great Chicago 60's dance sides for you to consider.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/genechandlerfoolforyou1.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/genechandleraintitashame.mp3
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HARRY DEAL & THE GALAXIES: Fonky, Fonky * ECLIPSE, M-, 12.- Euro
Slick funk instrumnetal hidden away on the B-side of a mediocre ballad.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/harrydealfonky.mp3
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WILLIE GAUFF & THE LOVE BROTHERS: Communicate Not Hate * EUREKA; M-, 12.- Euro
Nice and extra clean copy of this funky Cali disc. Guitar driven funky soul with banging drums and Willie Gauff (what a name!) screams his heart out to get his message to you.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/williegauffcommunicate.mp3
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AARON NEVILLE: A Hard Nut To Crack * PARLO, M-, 12.- Euro
Super nice 670's soul dancer by New Orleans' golden voice "Art" Aaron Neville.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/aaronnevillehardnutto12.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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THE ISLEY BROTHERS: Between The Sheets * TNeck, VG++, 10.- Euro
Mellow boogie, bedrooom soul, one of the most sampled grooves ever... whatever you say about this, it's an infectious groover by the Isleys and always nice to have the original.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/isleysbetweenthe.mp3
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MARY WELLS: (Hey You) Set My Soul On Fire / Coming Home * ATCO, VG+, drill hole in lbl, 10.- Euro, soldPost Motown Mary Wells record that ticks all the boxes. Mary collaborated with Bobby Womack's brother Cecil on both sides and the ycreated two mindblowing 60's dance sides. Cheap as chips and top quality, what more do you want?
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/marywellsmysoulsonfire.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/marywellscominghome.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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SPICE: Everything Is You * LPG, M-, 10.- Euro
This group recorded the highly collectable "Let There Be Spice" on the tax scam subsidiary label TSG. Both labels, TSG and LPG where owned by the notorious gangster Lloyd Price, who used the music business in parts for washing his dirty money. Abnyway, this is a nice and cheap ballad, the vinyl is clean and the sound incredible. What's not to like for 10.- Euro?
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/spiceeverything.mp3
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JACKIE PAINE: Go Go Train * JET STREAM, M-, 10.- Euro
Romping, stomping 60's soul mover from Louisian, produced Huey P. Meaux for "Crazy Cajun" productions. Cheap as chips and groovy as f*ck.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jackiepaynegogotrain.mp3
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THE MARK IV: Honey I Still Love You * NATION-WIDE, VG++, 10.- Euro
Funny to call a label Nation-Wide and then license it to Mercury to get a nation wide distribution. Anyway, this is the first local issue of this fine ballad and they later on recorded two immense Modern Soul anthems: "Signs Of A Dying Love" and "If You Can't Tell Me Something Good".
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/markivhoneyistill.mp3
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ISLEY BROTHERS: Behind A Painted Smile * TAMLA MOTOWN, made in Germany, Vinyl: M- / Sleeve: VG+, 10.- Euro, soldGerman picture sleeve issue of this great Motown 60's dancer on thick vinyl and in great shape!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/isleysbehindapainted.mp3
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Edited by Docfish