The Artistics - This Heart Of Mine / I’ll Come Running
OKEH issue copy inc sleeve VG++ ( plays EX)
£75
Most of these are trashed!! This copy has superficial very light surface marks and just a light bit of label rub wear so I’d put a conservative VG++ to EX on it. I’ve played it in headphones and it plays EX+ to M-. Okeh sleeve too (a bit warn).
Norma Mendoza The Girl On The Beach / Incredible Decca DJ promo £20
Very cool café jazz. A side VG+ and plays EX, B Side looks G grade as has an area of marks that don't affect play. B side plays strong VG+ Very Good Plus (VG+)
Mary Wells / You Lost The Sweetest Boy / What's Easy For Two Is So Hard For One
U.K. STATESIDE red/white promo £45
Visually VG but plays great - VG++ player. Label has a sticker mark that has been expertly recoloured (see pics). No centre. Looking great in original logo matching company sleeve (sleeve taped).
Two great Motown sides here on the original first release with ‘Sweetest Boy’ on the A side
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The Artistics - This Heart Of Mine / I’ll Come Running
OKEH issue copy inc sleeve VG++ ( plays EX)
£75
Most of these are trashed!! This copy has superficial very light surface marks and just a light bit of label rub wear so I’d put a conservative VG++ to EX on it. I’ve played it in headphones and it plays EX+ to M-. Okeh sleeve too (a bit warn).
‘This Heart’ is a strong northern soul dancer.
https://youtu.be/433nN9OfI58?si=Ht-qcdOZDcK5ZpCg
‘Running’ isn’t bad either!!!
https://youtu.be/3H5oHytJxsU?si=5gE53KP6gDDnKd_c
Jokers Y-ilde Very Special Love
GOLD SPILL VG £100
Vinyl has some marks. Plays strong with the occasional pop and background crackle. Nothing major - no sustained ticks or anything nasty.
This a semi - known monster stepper - I found two copies in the 90’s.
Check out the video. I can’t believe there is a recording of the band (miming but still!!!).
https://youtu.be/uoQ4nLBjF9w?si=msX_nhBLWglKoFfh
Norma Mendoza The Girl On The Beach / Incredible Decca DJ promo £20
Very cool café jazz. A side VG+ and plays EX, B Side looks G grade as has an area of marks that don't affect play. B side plays strong VG+ Very Good Plus (VG+)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IDBDW_0pHwA
Mary Wells / You Lost The Sweetest Boy / What's Easy For Two Is So Hard For One
U.K. STATESIDE red/white promo £45
Visually VG but plays great - VG++ player. Label has a sticker mark that has been expertly recoloured (see pics). No centre. Looking great in original logo matching company sleeve (sleeve taped).
Two great Motown sides here on the original first release with ‘Sweetest Boy’ on the A side
https://youtu.be/6TkmnDwzG8I
https://youtu.be/2Da_LTzKy2I
The Uniques - I'll Do Anything / Go On and Leave
Paula wdj EX £25
I grade this as EX (light surface marks only). ‘X’ on label. Looking great in original logo matching PAULA company sleeve
Superb uplifting dancer
https://youtu.be/9GMSK-lMF5c
Backed with a northern stomper
https://youtu.be/xjjOxXndl3o?si=Rg0wTXILBvBwmljv
Freda Payne - We’ve Got To Find A Way Back To Love
INVICTUS EX £35
One small paper mark - plays EX
All the hallmarks of a great mid-tempo dancer penned and produced by Holland-Dozier-Holland
https://youtu.be/aVHUejxrMRE?si=13WMYAHTnfp2PXIp
Art Wilson - I Know We Can Make It / Unbelievable
ALEXANDER ST. EX £25
‘I know’ is a very nice mid-tempo
https://youtu.be/qB7c5ksDzaQ?si=EqSl1U_MPCgpWCh8
‘Unbelievable’ is a stepper/ mid-tempo
https://youtu.be/etxxUk2Jdk4?si=uRtrnLfvdKLn7FDZ
Barbara Lewis - Thankful for what I’ve Got ATLANTIC ORIGINAL M- £25
Vinyl is pretty much perfect. Tremendous femme crossover dancer. Here on a rare Canadian release
https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=tFeosPZjFPWNzEmh&v=dwV44YpHmxQ&feature=youtu.be