Barbara St Clair - Teacherman / Jekyll & Hyde- Crosseyed Bear / EX / £800 (Atmospheric modern dancer, rare 1976 NY indie. Flip is much better than the title suggest.)
Love Affair - I can’t stop loving you / To make you love me - UA / EX / £450 (Dreamy slowie with a mellow groove feel. Only found on the rare issue copies. Flip is more of the same making it a solid double header.)
Alpert & Sheene - Love is first / Barry’s song - A&S / EX / £100 (Very obscure 1980 modern soul release. Signed dedication on the “Barry’s song” side.)
Tal Armstrong - You've got so much feeling - Love / EX / £90 (Evergreen modern soul/two step classic. And do play part 2 which is the superior side to my ears.)
C.J. & Co - Let them talk / Joe Matthews - What every little girl needs - Diggin’ Deep / EX / £85 (First time on vinyl for these two fine Westbound recorded sides.)
Teddy Pendergrass - You can’t hide from yourself - PIR / EX/EX / £60 (Superb PIR classic and a bonafide dancefloor filler. Dutch press complete with pic sleeve, not on a Usa 7 inch.)
Little Anthony & the Imperials - I don’t have time to worry - Avco / EX / £10 (Thom Bell produced Philly soul gem, such a beauty! Complete with company sleeve.)
Wizdom - I’m so in love with you / Love was really meant for you - Drive / EX / £600 (Vinyl white demo copy, amazing modern soul with a equally good two step flip.)
Muscle Shoals Horns - Addicted to your love - Ariola / EX / £90 (Superb 2 step/rare groove, on 45 only available as the b-side on the scarce issue copies.)
Jeannie Reynolds - The fruit song - Casablanca / EX / £60 (Immaculate classic, and which is hard to find on 7 inch. 45 version is shorter edit than the soundclip below.)
Jerline & Friends - Joy trip - Street Soul / EX / £40 (Simply amazing and previously unissued Chicago 2 step. From the talented team Lucky Cordell/Jerline Shelton.)
Lost Generation - Your mission (If you decide to accept it) - Innovation II / EX / £35 (Fantastic Lowrell Simon production, and now a classic 2 step track.)
Kelly & Soul Explosions - Talking about my baby’s love / Got a gig on my back - Dynamite / EX / £1700 (Outstanding crossover rarity out of Virginia. Flip is deep funk.)
Laureda Holloway - Show me - Kool Music / EX / £1300 (Special record here, super rare and super good crossover out of Oakland, California. With funky flip. Price reduced by £200 from last list.)
Mighty Lovers - Ain’t gonna run no more / (She keeps) Driving me out of my mind - Soulhawk / EX / £800 (Just amazing Popcorn Wylie production and one that gotten a real cult status over the last few years. Flip is more traditional NS sharing backing with New Holidays “My baby ain’t no plaything”.)
John Edwards - The look on your face / It’s those little things that count - Bell / EX / £350 (To me the best version of this fantastic song, really takes off mid way. Flip is a superb version of the song also done by Artistics and by Mel & Tim. Demo copy, pressed slight off centre.)
Shuggie Otis - Strawberry letter 23 - Epic / VG+/EX / £80 (Classic! Rare French press with full album length version, Usa one has a short edit. 45 has some staining which doesn’t affect play)
Invitations - They say the girl’s crazy - Silver Blue / EX / £15 (Rarer white demo of this classy midtempo dancer featuring Lew Kirtons beautiful vocals.)
George Hobson - Let it be real - Sound City / VG+ / £1600 (Classic rare soul dancer, such a beauty! DJ copy, flipside has x on label. Plays fantastic, vinyl reveals some light marks when in proper lightning.)
Appreciations - I can't hide it / No, no, no - Aware / VG+ / £1200 (Classic Detroit rarity and a wonderful double header. Dancer b/w group ballad. Label has a little bit of label wear, vinyl some fine marks. Plays great.)
Willie Kendrick - What’s that on your finger / Change your ways - Rca Victor / EX / £500 (White demo, one of the best NS double headers around. Elegant midtempo backed with a powerful and gritty dancer.)
Conquistadors - Lonely was I / Sadness and madness - Signett / VG+ / £450 (Rare and absolutely lovely Chicago double header. “Lonely was I” side has some scuffs which are not affecting play.)
Judy Clay - Haven’t got what it takes / The way you look tonight - Scepter / EX / £350 (White demo of this fine rarity. Van McCoy beat ballad backed fine ballad version of the Dorothy Fields penned classic. Tiny sticker which says “35” on label.)
Tammy Brooks - Home to my baby / Harry Gates - Love will find a way - Kent / EX / £150 (The 100 club 45th Anniversary 45. Two excellent previously unissued sides from Eddie Singleton and Tony Hester respectively.)
Irma Thomas - Take a look / What are you trying to do - Imperial / EX / £90 (White demo of this lovely double header, beat ballad b/w midtempo dancer.)
Marvin Gaye - Little darling, I need you - Tamla / VG+ / £10 (One of his best early cuts, superb midtempo NS styled dancer. Globes design, bb hole through label.)
Race-Class & Power - The search is over - Tobacand / VG+ / £700 (Amazing group ballad out of Richmond, Virginia. With funky flip. Vinyl has a slight warp not affecting play. Re-listed from earlier list due to time waster, don’ be that guy please!)
Helene Smith - True love don’t grow on trees / Sure thing - Deep City / VG- / £125 (Two amazing Florida deep soul sides. Record has plenty of marks and scuffs. Decent player, check the soundfile below taken from the actual record for sale.)
Walter Scott & The Kapers - I want to thank you - Ivanhoe / EX / £25 (Great group, and on an aptly named label as you get jousting on the mind from the intro horns..)
PM to order!
Modern Soul 45’s
Innersection - I’m in debt to you / Let me love yuh - Group 5 / EX / £900 (Clean white demo of one of the finest modern soul double headers ever.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0micFtgBFOo&ab_channel=Soultwinz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umLfGvnL5x4&ab_channel=SOULBISCUITS
Barbara St Clair - Teacherman / Jekyll & Hyde- Crosseyed Bear / EX / £800 (Atmospheric modern dancer, rare 1976 NY indie. Flip is much better than the title suggest.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2_lrDxFyEA&ab_channel=Soultwinz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8lQlZ_Ude4&ab_channel=davidpinches(davepinch1)
Ramsey & Company - Love call / Leg grease - Ramco / EX / £800 (Nice clean copy of this beyond fine modern soul club spins.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvoDecIUA8g&ab_channel=AntonyRosano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onJUykeBMks&ab_channel=idéefixe
Vann & Reggie - I’m falling in love / If this ain’t love - Brilliant Minds / EX / £600 (Very rare and very good Reginald Garland double header.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HophLrWJ_iM&ab_channel=gustoo121
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQE4AzZhk88&ab_channel=ETERNALFUNK
Willie Tee - Concentrate / Get up - Gatur / EX / £500 (Rare 1980 original of this superb double sider.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm5QCXhG7fc&ab_channel=funklovR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZXumUjDpuo&ab_channel=RareSoulFunk
Love Affair - I can’t stop loving you / To make you love me - UA / EX / £450 (Dreamy slowie with a mellow groove feel. Only found on the rare issue copies. Flip is more of the same making it a solid double header.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLK-buM6a6Q&ab_channel=BrianPinches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfrE7GndE9M&ab_channel=BrianPinches
Norman Connors - Be there in the morning - Arista / EX / £125 (Superb modern soul only found as 7 inch on the rare issue copies.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF4HcnWZetE&ab_channel=NormanConnors-Topic
Alpert & Sheene - Love is first / Barry’s song - A&S / EX / £100 (Very obscure 1980 modern soul release. Signed dedication on the “Barry’s song” side.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoLiFMttsek&ab_channel=DaveyBoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2X8WhwxG6Q&ab_channel=ÜllarSiir
Jewel Bass - Let your love rain down on me - Malaco / EX / £100 (Nice clean DJ copy ofd this fine modern soul winner.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbFit9O1dbM&ab_channel=JewelBass-Topic
Tal Armstrong - You've got so much feeling - Love / EX / £90 (Evergreen modern soul/two step classic. And do play part 2 which is the superior side to my ears.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs5K_opftac&ab_channel=melvinclapton
Laurence Armour - You're a winner / Throw the guns in the river - Karmoura / EX / £90 (Memphis modern soul double header from the “The doctor” guy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ924Rj2_BA&ab_channel=JaneLott-Wilson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrqtVoBgY8A&ab_channel=Soultwinz
C.J. & Co - Let them talk / Joe Matthews - What every little girl needs - Diggin’ Deep / EX / £85 (First time on vinyl for these two fine Westbound recorded sides.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEzlqGlErGg&ab_channel=AndersJansson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrmUtwRRaMc&ab_channel=JeremyCole
Ronn Matlock - You got the best of me / Let me dance - Cotillion / EX / £75 (Two great modern soul cuts off his fantastic “Love city” album.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJx3ip6X65Q&ab_channel=Soultwinz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB79Vk-gOIQ&ab_channel=RonnMatlock-Topic
Teddy Pendergrass - You can’t hide from yourself - PIR / EX/EX / £60 (Superb PIR classic and a bonafide dancefloor filler. Dutch press complete with pic sleeve, not on a Usa 7 inch.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_4oPZCnsNE&ab_channel=ΜανοςΑ
Anthony White - Hey baby - PIR / VG+ / £60 (Rare issue copy of this superb modern soul classic. Record has a few very light marks, plays great)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0unV1KRM2c&ab_channel=SOULBISCUITS
Sam Dees & Bettye Swann - Just as sure - Big Tree / EX / £60 (Clean copy of this classic modern spin, with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMNtCEe0134&ab_channel=Soulhawk
Brothers by Choice - She puts the ease back into easy - Ala / EX / £30 (White demo of this classic modern soul spin.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IedhKMO59Q&ab_channel=SOULBISCUITS
Glenn Jones - I am somebody - Rca / EX / £25 (Classic boogie off his rare mini LP. Promo vinyl copy with lyric sheet.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifvA2GZCoKM&ab_channel=GlennJones-Topic
Little Anthony & the Imperials - I don’t have time to worry - Avco / EX / £10 (Thom Bell produced Philly soul gem, such a beauty! Complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR3xzzKDAS0&ab_channel=CottersSoulLounge
5th Dimension - No love in the room - Arista / EX / £10 (Classy modern soul floater sound. Clean copy complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpgDuLsdMW0&ab_channel=Soulhawk
Beverly & Duane - Take a ride / It’s gonna be alright - Ariola / EX / £10 (Two superb sides of their iconic 1978 self titled album.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFzO55GyjdE&ab_channel=Beverly%26Duane-Topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbsXeLFfRpI&ab_channel=Beverly%26Duane-Topic
Solaris - You and me - Dana / EX / £8 (Blue label copy of this modern soul gem.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgIv2Ft-Ihw&ab_channel=raresoulie
Dorothy Moore - Girl overboard - Malaco / EX / £8 (Superb floater, nice on 7 inch!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgfsOMKlx-A&ab_channel=aahhsoul
Luther Ingram - Trying to find my love - Koko / EX / £8 (Super soulful midtempo modern and one that sounds fantastic out loud on the dancefloor.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuXR4o5_SrU&ab_channel=modernsoulclassics
Active Force - Give me your love - A&M / EX / £8 (Vinyl UK copy of this 1983 club/boogie classic.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r67EGKQ9U9c&ab_channel=1mistaGROOVE
David Ruffin & Eddie Kendrick - I couldn’t believe it - Rca / EX / £8 (Superb 1987 modern dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1o3D15wBoI&ab_channel=CharlieB
David Ruffin - I get excited - WB / EX / £6 (Superb modern and one of the standouts from his 1979 “So soon we change” album.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2YAyQ6V0Xg&ab_channel=DavidRuffin-Topic
Manhattans - Crazy / Love is gonna find you - Columbia / EX / £5 (Great 1983 double header, modern midtempo b/w stepper. Small writing on label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO7gERVhDmQ&ab_channel=TheManhattansVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okeqAj6PewE&ab_channel=TheManhattans-Topic
Two Step 45’s
Wizdom - I’m so in love with you / Love was really meant for you - Drive / EX / £600 (Vinyl white demo copy, amazing modern soul with a equally good two step flip.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAxMd8LE_Lk&ab_channel=Gerisoul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElKvaAn_H0o&ab_channel=Soultwinz
Muscle Shoals Horns - Addicted to your love - Ariola / EX / £90 (Superb 2 step/rare groove, on 45 only available as the b-side on the scarce issue copies.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6-_dmMozb4&ab_channel=MuscleShoalsHorns-Topic
Jeannie Reynolds - The fruit song - Casablanca / EX / £60 (Immaculate classic, and which is hard to find on 7 inch. 45 version is shorter edit than the soundclip below.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWYbbxDWbzk&ab_channel=JeannieReynolds-Topic
Jerline & Friends - Joy trip - Street Soul / EX / £40 (Simply amazing and previously unissued Chicago 2 step. From the talented team Lucky Cordell/Jerline Shelton.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8fxsp455kY&ab_channel=undergroundhouse
Lost Generation - Your mission (If you decide to accept it) - Innovation II / EX / £35 (Fantastic Lowrell Simon production, and now a classic 2 step track.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3JoicW-WQo&ab_channel=BreakoutSoulClub
Ollie Nightingale - I’m in love - Pathfinder / EX / £25 (Firm fave here, super soulful 1978 two stepper.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o9nd3WA3Xs&ab_channel=foreal
Krystol - Same place, same time - Epic / EX / £18 (White demo of this true two step winner.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIE5Zj9Gn6g&ab_channel=Krystol-Topic
Retta Young - Really, really - All Platinum / EX / £15 (Sassy 1978 stepper, and a real money saver compared to the album it’s featured on.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOHay4_yPt0&ab_channel=TheRAREGROOVEMAN
Narada Michael Walden - Delightful - Atlantic / EX / £12 (His best! Amazing little two stepper.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPgnhqf1yOo&ab_channel=NaradaMichaelWalden-Topic
Sho Nuff - Just to love someone like you - Malaco / EX / £12 (Absolutely beautiful mellow groove, standout off their “Stand up for love” album.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_upPEwFxIQ&ab_channel=Shonuff-Topic
Les McCann - If there’s anything better than love - A&M / EX / £6 (Killer stepper co written with Leon Ware. White demo complete with company sleeve.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RecQhNVDIhA&ab_channel=SenseiSample
Krystal - False alarm - Magic Touch / EX / £6 (Must have for the 2 step collector, just so soulful. Red/white label design)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIoC9Zv7iWs&ab_channel=DeepSoul64
Shotgun - Love attack - Abc / EX / £5 (Great 2 step off their “Good, bad & Funky” album.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usJvBNNNs9I&ab_channel=Disco.Funk.Soul.Smooth.Gospel70's%2680's
Jacksons - Blues away - Epic/PIR / EX / £5 (Their best IMO, fantastic 2 step.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ublNKuq2Zg0&ab_channel=TheJacksonsVEVO
Chanson - Did you ever - Ariola / EX / £5 (Essential two step!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9GKfHp-ifI&ab_channel=Chanson-Topic
Chanson - Take all the time you need - Ariola / EX / £5 (Even more essential two step! One of the best. Flipside has writing)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GNgh9OUj7U&ab_channel=Chanson-Topic
Lakeside - I can’t get you out of my head - Solar / EX / £5 (Good 1979 two stepper. Neat writing on label).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRYcHbDipMY&ab_channel=GrandMasterGuess
Carl Carlton - This feeling’s rated x-tra - 20th Century / EX / £5 (Two step evergreen!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jF1kL3NKYg&ab_channel=SOULBISCUITS
Crossover Soul 45’s
Kelly & Soul Explosions - Talking about my baby’s love / Got a gig on my back - Dynamite / EX / £1700 (Outstanding crossover rarity out of Virginia. Flip is deep funk.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENGJ2aIZ-mU&ab_channel=SoulGaloreMemories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZgB3Yde0I8&ab_channel=HEAVYWEIGHTFUNK45s
Laureda Holloway - Show me - Kool Music / EX / £1300 (Special record here, super rare and super good crossover out of Oakland, California. With funky flip. Price reduced by £200 from last list.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpaukGi3IHQ&ab_channel=JohnManshipRareSoul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_JsuM12hdE&ab_channel=JohnManshipRareSoul
Mighty Lovers - Ain’t gonna run no more / (She keeps) Driving me out of my mind - Soulhawk / EX / £800 (Just amazing Popcorn Wylie production and one that gotten a real cult status over the last few years. Flip is more traditional NS sharing backing with New Holidays “My baby ain’t no plaything”.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__P0yJBkZ_Y&ab_channel=Limu013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVPOnqiZVoo&ab_channel=Satenga
Purple Snow - Down by the river - Saquarious / EX / £500 (Great piece of psych funk/soul out of Detroit, on a very rare 45.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gYV_jDtiGM&ab_channel=crotchbat
John Edwards - The look on your face / It’s those little things that count - Bell / EX / £350 (To me the best version of this fantastic song, really takes off mid way. Flip is a superb version of the song also done by Artistics and by Mel & Tim. Demo copy, pressed slight off centre.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwgh1AG-hqs&ab_channel=JohnEdwards-Topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbYnAkDEA5g&ab_channel=JohnEdwards-Topic
Catherine Young - Just because you're a lover - Michelene / EX / £150 (Rare and great crossover, far better version of Soop & Co.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eciPuGsFdAA&ab_channel=dogstoat
Gladys Knight & the Pips - No one could love you more - Tamla Motown / EX / £150 (UK original of this superb floorfiller. No Usa release on 45.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnGavsKcANs&ab_channel=soulsue
Cal Bright - My love is good for you baby - Azetta / EX / £110 (Beautiful xover slowie out of NYC. Labels has a written A and B respectively)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgP8zoQ-ZLs&ab_channel=JaneLott-Wilson
Shuggie Otis - Strawberry letter 23 - Epic / VG+/EX / £80 (Classic! Rare French press with full album length version, Usa one has a short edit. 45 has some staining which doesn’t affect play)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbhIZe3smr0&ab_channel=ShuggieOtisVEVO
O’Jays - Just to be with you girl - Little Star / EX / £80 (Superb take on the Bobby Dukes/Elements tune.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9OBgV17eMQ&ab_channel=TheO'Jays-Topic
Magnetics - Wasting time - J-V / EX / £80 (Superb crossover from the same group who had the rare Sable releases.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPRxyimU1iY&ab_channel=Soulhawk
Jimmy Jones - I’m so glad I got you / Do what comes natural - Deke / EX / £75 (Strong Chicago soul double header.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5wb0bsoAZU&ab_channel=ujimawanduta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmVucTjB2IY&ab_channel=Musicdawn45's
Betty Lavette - You’ll wake up wiser - Atco / EX / £35 (Best version by a mile, crossover soul heaven.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcrIo7mB8sQ&ab_channel=gaynormartin
Invitations - They say the girl’s crazy - Silver Blue / EX / £15 (Rarer white demo of this classy midtempo dancer featuring Lew Kirtons beautiful vocals.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzUZH9oW6Mk&ab_channel=Soulhawk
Barbara Lewis - Thankful for what I got - Atlantic / VG+ / £12 (Fantastic 1968 release. BB hole through label)
Barbara Lewis - Thankful for what I got (youtube.com)
Lee “Shot” Williams - You are my dream - Sussex / VG+ / £12 (Superb crossover cheapie.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ_G8jnSlv0&ab_channel=Lee"Shot"Williams-Topic
Chi-Lites - Love uprising - Brunswick / EX / £6 (Amazing Chicago crossover soul.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE3ezivqMII&ab_channel=pieroangelo2
Jesse James - Believe in me baby - 20th Century / EX / £6 (Superb 1967 Vietnam protest themed soul.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g80PVBEUbxY&ab_channel=kevfox
Northern Soul 45’s
George Hobson - Let it be real - Sound City / VG+ / £1600 (Classic rare soul dancer, such a beauty! DJ copy, flipside has x on label. Plays fantastic, vinyl reveals some light marks when in proper lightning.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0AiieK9JiU&ab_channel=brico
Appreciations - I can't hide it / No, no, no - Aware / VG+ / £1200 (Classic Detroit rarity and a wonderful double header. Dancer b/w group ballad. Label has a little bit of label wear, vinyl some fine marks. Plays great.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQN6v8N0qwU&ab_channel=brico
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvZ8BwZQygE&ab_channel=Soultwinz
Willie Kendrick - What’s that on your finger / Change your ways - Rca Victor / EX / £500 (White demo, one of the best NS double headers around. Elegant midtempo backed with a powerful and gritty dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mETw45D_hsw&ab_channel=brico
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x0liQY7sgY&ab_channel=brico
Conquistadors - Lonely was I / Sadness and madness - Signett / VG+ / £450 (Rare and absolutely lovely Chicago double header. “Lonely was I” side has some scuffs which are not affecting play.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3LvfpGdVeI&ab_channel=NigelParker-Soul%26Blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMm-U1MYuF4&ab_channel=DustyologistII
Montereys - It hurts me so - Arwin / EX / £400 (Promo copy of this rare blue eyed dancer, superb allnighter sound!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1EH_9y1Rlk&ab_channel=EastLAGuy
Judy Clay - Haven’t got what it takes / The way you look tonight - Scepter / EX / £350 (White demo of this fine rarity. Van McCoy beat ballad backed fine ballad version of the Dorothy Fields penned classic. Tiny sticker which says “35” on label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz6t11X6Bso&ab_channel=Soulhawk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnd6TF3kuFI&ab_channel=OfficialJudyClayChannel
Tammy Brooks - Home to my baby / Harry Gates - Love will find a way - Kent / EX / £150 (The 100 club 45th Anniversary 45. Two excellent previously unissued sides from Eddie Singleton and Tony Hester respectively.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpC8KDe_nlY&ab_channel=StuartRoss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D12-2Ik2j58&ab_channel=CottersSoulLounge
Irma Thomas - Take a look / What are you trying to do - Imperial / EX / £90 (White demo of this lovely double header, beat ballad b/w midtempo dancer.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh7jdCxxzxM&ab_channel=BladeSteve2007
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIlw6I20FZI&ab_channel=PeteGriffin
Eddie Holman - I surrender / I love you - Abc / EX / £90 (Clean vinyl copy of this immense NS classic. Don’t miss out on the superb ballad flip.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnJeZlzfA9k&ab_channel=cadlagh1BillKealy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb5GIBmkBY0&ab_channel=Soulhawk
Jimmy Raye - Philly dog around the world - KKC / EX / £25 (NS classic! Not the original, the light blue early 70’s pressing of it.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMEnvgrzmto&ab_channel=NorthernSoulSongsDocumentariesandmusic
Marvin Gaye - Little darling, I need you - Tamla / VG+ / £10 (One of his best early cuts, superb midtempo NS styled dancer. Globes design, bb hole through label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJSQ-N18d-4&ab_channel=gaynormartin
Ballad/Deep/Sweet/Group Harmony 45’s
Race-Class & Power - The search is over - Tobacand / VG+ / £700 (Amazing group ballad out of Richmond, Virginia. With funky flip. Vinyl has a slight warp not affecting play. Re-listed from earlier list due to time waster, don’ be that guy please!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uft0m8Wj1Uw&ab_channel=davidcapone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4KNoWq9S5k&ab_channel=He'sAllRight(A.Bushman)%2FCommonwealthRecords
Smoke Sugar Company - The girl I can't forget / It’s been so long - Teri De / EX / £250 (Outstanding Len Jewell production, group soul perfection.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w83myaLIa94&ab_channel=mmmm13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW55a1lZZwI&ab_channel=mmmm13
Cynthia Sheeler - I love you more than words can say / Every little bit hurts - JB's / EX / £250 (Simply amazing ballad, flip ain’t bad either.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2OFcdZ8-XA&ab_channel=mrcisco13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTqN-9Wbn-A&ab_channel=nicknicola
Ripples - Cowgirls to boys - Apache / EX / £200 (Killer version of the Intruders song.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sseD3OIBEfQ&ab_channel=froz1
Spice - Reach out (I’ll be there) - Cle An Thair / EX / £200 (Superb ballad take on the H-D-H classic. Just beautiful!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9n9LDVId9U&ab_channel=LilDarling
Althea Spencer - Bitter tears / Make me - AV International / EX / £150 (Way deep deep soul double header)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_21QqRCSPM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_X0xJ6KBd0&ab_channel=VinyleArchéologie
Jimmy Hudson - I the poor / Dead in the middle - Cle An Thair / EX / £150 (Very rare Chicago deep soul, with a gritty uptempo song on the flip.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfRsHMm_oCg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ1WBKDeGJY&ab_channel=wado52
Helene Smith - True love don’t grow on trees / Sure thing - Deep City / VG- / £125 (Two amazing Florida deep soul sides. Record has plenty of marks and scuffs. Decent player, check the soundfile below taken from the actual record for sale.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNmwUlDdoek&ab_channel=K-Mart
Josephine Taylor - I’ve made up my mind / Is it worth a chance - Twinight / EX / £90 (Two superb sides, deep vs uptempo. BB hole through label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4wGqayo_hg&ab_channel=TheVintageSoulMachine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_JooDD3hEs&ab_channel=deeby001
Walter Scott & The Kapers - I want to thank you - Ivanhoe / EX / £25 (Great group, and on an aptly named label as you get jousting on the mind from the intro horns..)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyRFLtthfbE&ab_channel=nyronut
Jackie Ross - Need your love so bad - U.S.A. / VG+ / £6 (Great Chicago deep soul slowie. Flipside has small writing on label.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m7ComupyBs&ab_channel=JackieRoss-Topic
Sweet Charles - Dedicated to the one I love - People / EX / £6 (White demo, lovely ballad off his “For sweet people from” LP.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g3hZQvPdJg&ab_channel=TheRAREGROOVEMAN
Sleepy King - Still my sweetheart - Awake / EX / £5 (Beautiful deep soul cheapie out of NYC.)