Hi everyone!
I’m currently seeking label scans for my forthcoming book, and I could really use your help!

What’s the book about?
In short, the book explores how soul music gave power and voice to the African American struggle for civil rights and identity. It focuses on politically charged 45s from the 1960s and ’70s, highlighting how the lyrics reflected the diverse challenges Black Americans faced during pivotal moments in history.

Ideal scan specifications:

• US labels only

• Clean labels with no writing or stickers

• Minimum resolution: 1000x1000 pixels

• 300 dpi

• TIF format preferred, or uncompressed JPG

• 1-inch black vinyl border around the label

• Horizontally aligned (label centered)

If you don’t have access to a scanner, you can also use your phone camera. Just place the phone on a steady, flat surface and use the highest resolution setting.

If you’re able to contribute any relevant label scans, please send me a PM. Your support means a lot! I’m happy to offer £10 per scan to compensate you for your time.

Kind regards,

Tommy

Labels needed:

• Benton, Brook – Soul Santa (Cotillion)

• Ballard, Hank – How You Gonna Get Respect (When You Haven't Cut Your Process Yet) (King) [Yellow issue, or the blue version with clearly readable text]

• Bevel, Charles – Black Santa Claus (A&M)

• Bricerest, Sonny – I Am Ashamed Of You (Azetta)

• Brown, Otis & The Delights – Southside Chicago (Ole)

• Charles, Sonny – Welfare Man (A&M)

• Cornish, Chuck – A Tribute To Mohammed Ali (White Cliffs)

• Cornish, Chuck – Blue Eye Brother And Soul Get Along (Part I) (SSS)

• Grannum, Al – Why Is It? (A & G)

• Heat, August – He's A Black Man Pt. 1 (Tarx)

• Holcolm, Manuel & His Band – This Generation Pt. 1 (Diamond Jim)

• Joycelyn – Soldier In Saigon Part One (Knite Life)

• Lee, Tommy & The Autogra – Wake Up Young People (Tri-Spade)

• McDaniels, Eugene – Tell Me Mr. President (Atlantic)

• Nash, Johnny – Deep In The Heart Of Harlem (Groove)

• Paul, Billy – People Power (PIR)

• Poets, The – Soul Brothers Holiday (Veep) [Yellow issue]

• Rawls, Lou – The Politician (MGM)

• Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway – Be Real Black For Me (Atlantic)

• Rogers, Willie – Wake Up (Ronn) [Ronn issue]

• Sidney, Count & His Dukes – Soul Christmas (Goldband)

• Simone, Nina – Why? (The King Of Love Is Dead) (RCA)

• Sly & The Family Stone – Underdog (Epic) [Yellow issue]

• Starr, Edwin – Stop The War Now (Gordy) [Big font]

• Syreeta – Black Maybe (MoWest)

Hi everyone!

I know scanning or photographing labels takes time and effort, and I really appreciate those of you who’ve helped already. I'm almost there — I just need a few final scans (see list below) to complete my book.

I’d be incredibly grateful for your help. I'm more than happy to pay £10 per label for the trouble, and of course you’ll receive a credit in the book.

If you have any of these and can assist, please send me a PM!

Thank you so much 🙏
Best,

Tommy

List:
Benton, Brook – Soul Santa (Cotillion)

Bevel, Charles – Black Santa Claus (A&M)

Bricerest, Sonny – I Am Ashamed Of You (Azetta)

Charles, Sonny – Welfare Man (A&M)

Cornish, Chuck – Blue Eye Brother And Soul Get Along (Part I) (SSS)

Grannum, Al – Why Is It? (A & G)

Heat, August – He's A Black Man Pt. 1 (Tarx)

Holcolm, Manuel & His Band – This Generation Pt. 1 (Diamond Jim)

Joycelyn – Soldier In Saigon Part One (Knite Life)

Lee, Tommy & The Autogra – Wake Up Young People (Tri-Spade)

McDaniels, Eugene – Tell Me Mr. President (Atlantic)

Nash, Johnny – Deep In The Heart Of Harlem (Groove)

Paul, Billy – People Power (PIR)

Poets, The – Soul Brothers Holiday (Veep) [Yellow issue]

Rawls, Lou – The Politician (MGM) [Big font if possible]

Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway – Be Real Black For Me (Atlantic)

Rogers, Willie – Wake Up (Ronn) [Ronn issue]

Sidney, Count & His Dukes – Soul Christmas (Goldband)

Simone, Nina – Why? (The King Of Love Is Dead) (RCA)

Sly & The Family Stone – Underdog (Epic) [Yellow issue]