Up for grabs, nearly half a century of Motown stable doubles, white label promos. Take some time out to remind yourself 0f the sheer brilliance of Hitsville USA, captured in this juicy list of tracks. Universally the most aired Soul output for most of the 60’s.
As ever sound files and additional images available on request, please PM to ask any questions or reserve.
1) Barrett Strong – Yes, no, maybe so / You knows what to do – Anna 1116 Ex £15
(Berry and Smokey composition, backed by the Rayver Voices, thought they were Rayber? 23.12 date on label in red chinograph pencil)
2) Contours – Shake Sherry – Gordy 7012 Ex+ £20
(Audition copy. One sided demo, with name on label and not for sale penned out)
3) Contours – Can you do it – Gordy 7029 M- £25
(Disc Jockey Advance Sample. Much like “Do you love me”, spoken intro launches into a full-on belter. 3 small kisses on top label, 1 on flip. Beautiful copy)
4) Martha & Vandellas – In my lonely room – Gordy 7031 Ex £30
(Audition Copy. The girls are in the habit by this stage, with yet another ridiculously engrossing dancer. 2 felt tip lines on top label, and tiny edge wave that DNAP. The vinyl however looks great and a superb Ex+ player)
5) Temptations – Why do you wanna make me blue – Gordy 7035 M- £50
(Audition copy. The Temps at their best)
6) Martha & Vandellas – Nowhere to run – Gordy 7039 M- £40
(Audition copy. Monumental track used in the outrageously good Robin Williams movie masterpiece ‘Good morning, Vietnam’. 2Xol)
7) Kim Weston – Helpless / Same – Gordy 7050 M- £60
(Promotional copy. Anthem and clean as a whistle)
8) Martha & Vandellas – What am I going to do without your love / Same – Gordy 7053 Ex+ £20
(D.J. Copy. 3 years on from ‘Lonely Room’ above, and boy have they matured, slowed slightly with almost a crossover feel)
9) Martha & Vandellas – Jimmy Mack / Same – Gordy 7058 M- £25
(Promotional copy. Still not 100% sure if it is the Soul artist or DJ they refer to)
10) Rita Wright – I can’t give back the love I feel for you – Gordy 7064 M- £15
(D.J. copy. Syreeta of course, guided by Ashford, Simpson and Holland, WOW!)
(Promotional copy. Lovely crossover dancer in Mono / Stereo)
13) Eddie Holland – Baby shake / Brenda – Motown 1043 WD £20
(Disc Jockey Advance Sample. 2 X on shake side)
14) Supremes – A breath taking, first sight soul shaking, one night love making, next day heart breaking guy – Motown 1044 WD £50
(Disc Jockey Advance Sample. The rarer long title. Vinyl copy. 3 or E in red felt tip on top side)
15) Mary Wells – My guy – Motown 1056 Ex- £20
(Audition copy. The Motown map design has become increasingly and surprisingly hard to find. This is being released back into the wild due to finally finding an upgrade. Red Xol, sticker damage to label, w-4 penned on each side. Few light marks, plays nice and clean)
16) Mary Wells – My guy – Motown 1056 Ex £10
(One of Raymona Gordy’s infamous 5000, pressed to cover costs of the new Jobete office in New York. Drill hole)
17) Supremes – Stop! In the name of love – Motown 1074 M- £30
(Audition copy. Anthem from the favoured Motown girl group. Gorgeous map design, single sided, ZTSC stamped. Some small writing on label)
18) Four Tops – Ask the lonely / Where did you go – Motown 1073 WD M- £90
(Promotional copy. Apex double header on the much rarer west coast Monarch pressing. Another example of buying without looking what I already had! I don’t use NM, but its pristine, bar the Xol)
19) Tammi Terrell – I can’t believe you love me – Motown 1073 M- £40
(Promotional copy. Taken too young, superb talent so no surprise Marvin was the other half of duets. Beautiful on the rarer west coast Monarch pressing, and yes, yet again, another example of buying without looking what I already had! Pristine bar the red line under the title, which is exactly the same on my keep copy, can’t split them apart!)
20) Barbara McNair – Everything is good about you / Same – Motown 1099 M- £40
(Promotional copy. So clean, so precise, so simple, what an artist. Lovely copy)
21) Four Tops – 7 rooms of gloom – Motown 1110 M- £15
(Audition copy. A tune that rings a change in the Tops style, moving away from commercial 60’s to crossover. Map design)
22) Diana Ross & Supremes & Temptations – I’ll try something new / Same – Motown 1142 M- £25
(Promotional copy. Wonderful take on the Miracles with the Temps providing the ultimate backing experience. So cool on Red vinyl. Light edge wave DNAP)
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23) David Ruffin – I’ve lost everything I’ve ever loved / Same– Motown 1149 M- £15
(Promotional copy. A magician at work, awesome voice and pillar of the Motown community)
24) Supremes – Up the ladder to the roof – Motown 1162 M- £5
(D.J. copy. Frank Wilson production on this fab little tune. Unfortunately, it has a slight warp, but it plays through superbly with no effect on play)
25) Shorty Long – It’s a crying shame – Soul 35005 M- £60
(DJ copy. If it weren’t for my west coast pressing, I wouldn’t give this up, possibly the rarest format with ‘type face printed label, which I’ve never seen used on another Motown label)
26) Hit Pack – Never say no to your baby – Soul 30510 Ex £50
(Nice demo to have on Motown’s ’Soul’ subsidiary. 2 xol and small 13 penned on)
27) Jr. Walker & All Stars – (I’m a) Road runner / Same – Soul 35015 Ex £25
(Promotional copy. The boss of instrumentals, one of the best)
28) Shorty Long – Function at the junction / Same – Soul 35021 Ex £25
(Promotional. Funky edged dancer that filled many a floor. Very nice copy)
29) Velvelettes – These things will keep me loving you / Same – Soul 35025 WD M- £125
(D.J. copy. Stunning tune, boxed logo, yet another I have 2 of)
30) Velvelettes – These things will keep me loving you / Same – Soul 35025 WD M- £150
(DJ copy. Stunning tune, rarest format, west coast Monarch pressing, yet another I have 2 of)
(Promotional copy. Red vinyl has jewel like aura about it)
43) Smokey Robinson & Miracles – Abraham, Martin and John / Same – Tamla 54184 M- £15
(Promotional. almost solemn start, but kicks into life with an emotional connection to key figures in the civil rights movements. Hats off to you Sirs. A brilliant tune. Very minor edge lift, that DNAP)
44) Velvelettes – Needle in a haystack –V.I.P. 25007 Ex+ £35
(Disc Jockey copy. Superb group, another anthem. 2 Xol
45) Velvelettes – He was really sayin’ something – V.I.P. 25013 Ex+ £30
(Disc Jockey copy. Another corker by these girls. Xol and feint line through label midway)
46) Chris Clark – Do right baby do right – V.I.P. 25031 M- £30
(Promotional copy. Outstanding artist for the label. Date on top label)
47) Chris Clark – I want to go back there again – V.I.P. 25041 M- £50
(Promotional copy. Not only a coloured stock label variation, tis a rare west coast Monarch pressing and pristine, never sold on DISCOGs)
48) Hitsville USA – Greetings to Tamla Motown Appreciation Society 45 Ex+ £25
(White label special, gifted to the UK crowd back in the day. Combination of monologues by staff and songs by artists. Very collectable and historic disc from Motown, very minor edge lift)
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Little Richard Ooh My Soul True Fine Mama Ps Rr Rb 1958
Up for grabs, nearly half a century of Motown stable doubles, white label promos. Take some time out to remind yourself 0f the sheer brilliance of Hitsville USA, captured in this juicy list of tracks. Universally the most aired Soul output for most of the 60’s.
As ever sound files and additional images available on request, please PM to ask any questions or reserve.
1) Barrett Strong – Yes, no, maybe so / You knows what to do – Anna 1116 Ex £15
(Berry and Smokey composition, backed by the Rayver Voices, thought they were Rayber? 23.12 date on label in red chinograph pencil)
2) Contours – Shake Sherry – Gordy 7012 Ex+ £20
(Audition copy. One sided demo, with name on label and not for sale penned out)
3) Contours – Can you do it – Gordy 7029 M- £25
(Disc Jockey Advance Sample. Much like “Do you love me”, spoken intro launches into a full-on belter. 3 small kisses on top label, 1 on flip. Beautiful copy)
4) Martha & Vandellas – In my lonely room – Gordy 7031 Ex £30
(Audition Copy. The girls are in the habit by this stage, with yet another ridiculously engrossing dancer. 2 felt tip lines on top label, and tiny edge wave that DNAP. The vinyl however looks great and a superb Ex+ player)
5) Temptations – Why do you wanna make me blue – Gordy 7035 M- £50
(Audition copy. The Temps at their best)
6) Martha & Vandellas – Nowhere to run – Gordy 7039 M- £40
(Audition copy. Monumental track used in the outrageously good Robin Williams movie masterpiece ‘Good morning, Vietnam’. 2Xol)
7) Kim Weston – Helpless / Same – Gordy 7050 M- £60
(Promotional copy. Anthem and clean as a whistle)
8) Martha & Vandellas – What am I going to do without your love / Same – Gordy 7053 Ex+ £20
(D.J. Copy. 3 years on from ‘Lonely Room’ above, and boy have they matured, slowed slightly with almost a crossover feel)
9) Martha & Vandellas – Jimmy Mack / Same – Gordy 7058 M- £25
(Promotional copy. Still not 100% sure if it is the Soul artist or DJ they refer to)
10) Rita Wright – I can’t give back the love I feel for you – Gordy 7064 M- £15
(D.J. copy. Syreeta of course, guided by Ashford, Simpson and Holland, WOW!)
11) Temptations – Runaway child, running wild – Gordy 7084 Vg+ £5
(Audition Copy. Funky edge outing for the Temps. Few marks, some light feedback hence price)
12) Eric & Vikings – I’m truly yours – Gordy 7132 M- £20
(Promotional copy. Lovely crossover dancer in Mono / Stereo)
13) Eddie Holland – Baby shake / Brenda – Motown 1043 WD £20
(Disc Jockey Advance Sample. 2 X on shake side)
14) Supremes – A breath taking, first sight soul shaking, one night love making, next day heart breaking guy – Motown 1044 WD £50
(Disc Jockey Advance Sample. The rarer long title. Vinyl copy. 3 or E in red felt tip on top side)
15) Mary Wells – My guy – Motown 1056 Ex- £20
(Audition copy. The Motown map design has become increasingly and surprisingly hard to find. This is being released back into the wild due to finally finding an upgrade. Red Xol, sticker damage to label, w-4 penned on each side. Few light marks, plays nice and clean)
16) Mary Wells – My guy – Motown 1056 Ex £10
(One of Raymona Gordy’s infamous 5000, pressed to cover costs of the new Jobete office in New York. Drill hole)
17) Supremes – Stop! In the name of love – Motown 1074 M- £30
(Audition copy. Anthem from the favoured Motown girl group. Gorgeous map design, single sided, ZTSC stamped. Some small writing on label)
18) Four Tops – Ask the lonely / Where did you go – Motown 1073 WD M- £90
(Promotional copy. Apex double header on the much rarer west coast Monarch pressing. Another example of buying without looking what I already had! I don’t use NM, but its pristine, bar the Xol)
19) Tammi Terrell – I can’t believe you love me – Motown 1073 M- £40
(Promotional copy. Taken too young, superb talent so no surprise Marvin was the other half of duets. Beautiful on the rarer west coast Monarch pressing, and yes, yet again, another example of buying without looking what I already had! Pristine bar the red line under the title, which is exactly the same on my keep copy, can’t split them apart!)
20) Barbara McNair – Everything is good about you / Same – Motown 1099 M- £40
(Promotional copy. So clean, so precise, so simple, what an artist. Lovely copy)
21) Four Tops – 7 rooms of gloom – Motown 1110 M- £15
(Audition copy. A tune that rings a change in the Tops style, moving away from commercial 60’s to crossover. Map design)
22) Diana Ross & Supremes & Temptations – I’ll try something new / Same – Motown 1142 M- £25
(Promotional copy. Wonderful take on the Miracles with the Temps providing the ultimate backing experience. So cool on Red vinyl. Light edge wave DNAP)
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23) David Ruffin – I’ve lost everything I’ve ever loved / Same– Motown 1149 M- £15
(Promotional copy. A magician at work, awesome voice and pillar of the Motown community)
24) Supremes – Up the ladder to the roof – Motown 1162 M- £5
(D.J. copy. Frank Wilson production on this fab little tune. Unfortunately, it has a slight warp, but it plays through superbly with no effect on play)
25) Shorty Long – It’s a crying shame – Soul 35005 M- £60
(DJ copy. If it weren’t for my west coast pressing, I wouldn’t give this up, possibly the rarest format with ‘type face printed label, which I’ve never seen used on another Motown label)
26) Hit Pack – Never say no to your baby – Soul 30510 Ex £50
(Nice demo to have on Motown’s ’Soul’ subsidiary. 2 xol and small 13 penned on)
27) Jr. Walker & All Stars – (I’m a) Road runner / Same – Soul 35015 Ex £25
(Promotional copy. The boss of instrumentals, one of the best)
28) Shorty Long – Function at the junction / Same – Soul 35021 Ex £25
(Promotional. Funky edged dancer that filled many a floor. Very nice copy)
29) Velvelettes – These things will keep me loving you / Same – Soul 35025 WD M- £125
(D.J. copy. Stunning tune, boxed logo, yet another I have 2 of)
30) Velvelettes – These things will keep me loving you / Same – Soul 35025 WD M- £150
(DJ copy. Stunning tune, rarest format, west coast Monarch pressing, yet another I have 2 of)
31) Gladys Knight & Pips – Everybody needs love – Soul 35034 M-£20
(D.J. copy. Mid-tempo magic)
32) Monitors – Step by step (hand in hand) / same – Soul 35049 M- £15
(Promotional copy. Catchy tune, pulling on the black civil rights movement, great stuff. Immaculate copy)
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33) Jr. Walker & All Stars – Gotta hold on to this feeling – Soul 35070 M- £20
(Promotional copy. Under the radar and gaining attention)
34) Miracles – Ain’t it baby – Tamla 54036 WD Ex £25
(Disc Jockey Advance Sample. 2 XOL, date 1961 penned on. Early mono release, lined Tamla design. Not a million miles away from ‘Shop Around’)
35) Miracles – I’ll try something new – Tamla 54059 Ex £25
(Single sided demo. West coast styrene)
36) Miracles – I can take a hint – Tamla 54078 Ex+ £25
(Audition copy. So reliable, early 2 sider, one up beat, one medium paced)
37) Miracles - Ooo baby baby / All that’s good – Tamla 54113 WD Ex+ £25
(Audition Copy. Exquisite, epitomizes all their beat ballad paced tracks and one I have found hard to come by. Red X on top label, vinyl very nice)
38) Miracles – My girl has gone / Since you won my heart – Tamla 54123 M- £15
(Audition Copy. I bet this is unknown to many on the scene, outstanding under the radar mid-tempo, Smokey does it again. 2 red Xol)
39) Marvin Gaye – Little darling (I need you) / Same – Tamla 54138 M- £60
(Audition Copy. Brilliant number, so infectious and catchy)
40) Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell – Ain’t no mountain high enough – Tamla 54149 M- £100
(Promotional copy. One of the most sought-after titles on all the labels, awesome dancer. Won’t say NM so its condition, condition, condition)
41) Isley Brothers – All because I love you / Same – Tamla 54175 Ex £10
(Promotional copy. Apart from the Andantes the most underrated Motown collective)
42) Smokey Robinson & Miracles – Doggone right – Tamla 54183 M- £20
(Promotional copy. Red vinyl has jewel like aura about it)
43) Smokey Robinson & Miracles – Abraham, Martin and John / Same – Tamla 54184 M- £15
(Promotional. almost solemn start, but kicks into life with an emotional connection to key figures in the civil rights movements. Hats off to you Sirs. A brilliant tune. Very minor edge lift, that DNAP)
44) Velvelettes – Needle in a haystack –V.I.P. 25007 Ex+ £35
(Disc Jockey copy. Superb group, another anthem. 2 Xol
45) Velvelettes – He was really sayin’ something – V.I.P. 25013 Ex+ £30
(Disc Jockey copy. Another corker by these girls. Xol and feint line through label midway)
46) Chris Clark – Do right baby do right – V.I.P. 25031 M- £30
(Promotional copy. Outstanding artist for the label. Date on top label)
47) Chris Clark – I want to go back there again – V.I.P. 25041 M- £50
(Promotional copy. Not only a coloured stock label variation, tis a rare west coast Monarch pressing and pristine, never sold on DISCOGs)
48) Hitsville USA – Greetings to Tamla Motown Appreciation Society 45 Ex+ £25
(White label special, gifted to the UK crowd back in the day. Combination of monologues by staff and songs by artists. Very collectable and historic disc from Motown, very minor edge lift)
PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer.
Postage:
£3.50 – 1st Class (Insured to £20 only, buyers choice)
£5.60 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150)
£9.85 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750)
Overseas on request
Cheers, Lee