Wondering what are the best LP/albums featuring LP only northern soul tracks?

I'll start with Hesitations - Soul superman LP

Edited May 28May 28 by SHEFFSOUL

8 minutes ago, Benji said:

Sorry, it didn't. From what I remember it never came out in the US (and probably would have been on Le Cam anyway). Pic shows german Vibraton release. it also came out in numerous continental countries on different labels from what I recall.

German yes, i have this..was JV's copy when he sold up about 5 years ago. As for their 7's, most came out on Charay

I don’t think this big production northern soul track ever got the credit it deserved

Freda Payne - “You never should have loved me” off her MGM LP ‘How Do You Say I Don't Love You Anymore’.

On 01/06/2025 at 09:56, Mal C said:

The Ojays - Love Slipped Through My Fingers / Pickwick Lp, and I think '16 greatest hits' on trip, anyhow LP only on first Viynl release.

Clifford Binns - 'I'm Human Too', Carrie 'Reissue' Lp that came out in the 8ts.

RE

On 01/06/2025 at 09:56, Mal C said:

The Ojays - Love Slipped Through My Fingers / Pickwick Lp, and I think '16 greatest hits' on trip, anyhow LP only on first Viynl release.

Is this getting confused with The Ohio Players LP ‘Superpack’ on TRIP. This includes ‘Love Slipped Through My Fingers’

Another overlooked one

Thelma Houston LP ‘same’ which includes the LP only ‘Nothing left to give’. Never quite worked out why the track listing on the USA release of the same LP excluded this track!!!

Edited June 2Jun 2 by Paul Capon

And LP only The Ripple Blast Singers LP ‘Funny Girl a la Soul’ which includes ‘Sadie Sadie’. You have to be very careful when buying a copy tho’ as there are two versions of Sadie - a slow version and a fast version. Both releases have exactly same cover and label - one character difference on the run out grooves is the only way to visually tell!! THIS IS THE FAST VERSION

46 minutes ago, Paul Capon said:

And LP only The Ripple Blast Singers LP ‘Funny Girl a la Soul’ which includes ‘Sadie Sadie’. You have to be very careful when buying a copy tho’ as there are two versions of Sadie - a slow version and a fast version. Both releases have exactly same cover and label - one character difference on the run out grooves is the only way to visually tell!! THIS IS THE FAST VERSION

Been featured on fb by Mr. Dewhirst about 3 weeks ago, and yes..2 releases of the album with differing rpms, ordered a ' fast ' one from abroad recently, been played before quite a long 5ime ago now but, still going to be an unknown to the vast majority i think?....so much to be said for lp tracks!

1 hour ago, Paul Capon said:

And LP only The Ripple Blast Singers LP ‘Funny Girl a la Soul’ which includes ‘Sadie Sadie’. You have to be very careful when buying a copy tho’ as there are two versions of Sadie - a slow version and a fast version. Both releases have exactly same cover and label - one character difference on the run out grooves is the only way to visually tell!! THIS IS THE FAST VERSION

18 minutes ago, Agentsmith said:

Been featured on fb by Mr. Dewhirst about 3 weeks ago, and yes..2 releases of the album with differing rpms, ordered a ' fast ' one from abroad recently, been played before quite a long 5ime ago now but, still going to be an unknown to the vast majority i think?....so much to be said for lp tracks!

From Freddie Hughes - Send My Baby Back LP on Wand ….

Williams & Watson -Takin ‘ No Chances (vocal to “ South Like West “ ) only on the Okeh album

1 hour ago, Eddie Hubbard said:

Williams & Watson -Takin ‘ No Chances (vocal to “ South Like West “ ) only on the Okeh album

Original take of Love Is A Funny Thing ( John Wesley-Melic ) Ain't Gonna Move is good as well. Not a duff track on the album.

Not seen this on a 45, quality record!

3 hours ago, Eddie Hubbard said:

Williams & Watson -Takin ‘ No Chances (vocal to “ South Like West “ ) only on the Okeh album

Some of the tracIs that are on 45 are different takes

2 hours ago, Stevecee said:

Not seen this on a 45, quality record!

Used to get a lot of spins, i remember from almost 30 years ago at least, truth be told probably well before that too...a great tune that maybe been largely forgotten because of the fact it's lp only.

2 hours ago, Stevecee said:

Not seen this on a 45, quality record!

Besides..it has that undeniable Stax ' sound ' about it, even given the full orchestration....the company was still holding to it's rnb orientated roots and ethic even as late as 69.

7 minutes ago, De-to said:

Had a TMG UK 45 release in '73 , LP first but not exclusively LP only.

47 minutes ago, Woodbutcher said:

Had a TMG UK 45 release in '73 , LP first but not exclusively LP only.

The lp version of course, is the full length version ( well...on the Starline Budget lp it is )

Karl elluded to different versions on singles as opposed to lp cuts.

The Exits " Gotta Have Money " is longer on the Guiness album, with extra verses

Bobby Freeman's " I'll Never Fall In Love Again " is a totally different version on lp as opposed to single.

Willie Hutch from Fully Exposed

Again Willie Hutch from Fully Exposed

Another great LP track 😀

13 minutes ago, Natalie89 said:

Another great LP track 😀

A great

13 minutes ago, Natalie89 said:

Another great LP track 😀

A great track from a great LP with no duds, still playing this LP after owning since buying it from Soul Bowl.

On 02/06/2025 at 12:22, Chalky said:

Slipped on. Being The Man That I Am is also very good an

Are the vocals' by Towanda Barnes on that LP?

This has been released on P-vine PLP9002

& then there's the female version.

This version blows Bill Coday out of the park

for those who like brit soul this album by Harlem Jonn's Reshuffle

Harlem Jonns Reshuffle - MY ELUSIVE DREAMS - Blue Eyed Soul.wmv

contains MED and back drivin beat plus a host of soul covers..shows a photo of the band onstage at Wigan { casino} during the 1960's

Edited June 5Jun 5 by SHEFFSOUL

The Hesitations-We can do it- "Born Free" LP

The whole LP is incredible

Kev

On 03/06/2025 at 16:15, Johnlloyd said:

Again Willie Hutch from Fully Exposed

Another good version of this by The Miracles album only

Edited June 5Jun 5 by Stateside
Incorrect insert

The best version

One of many great tracks

Rita Graham without her Tiaras. The single is a boot I think.

Anthony White - Stop and Think It Over

Album only very rarely heard out

Chalky beat me to the Marvin Gaye "It's a Bitter Pill to Swallow" track from MPG...but side 2 of that album is basically ALL great mid- to uptempo tracks unreleased on 45. "It Don't Take Much to Keep Me" and "Try My True Love" are other standouts.

The Metros

Same band, same album:

On 05/06/2025 at 14:30, Stateside said:

The best version

The lp came out here on both Mojo and Djm. In the states, Upfront and Canyon

another Bluesy one, but really good

Edwin Starr and Blinky We'll Find A Way from

Edwin Starr and Blinky We'll Find A Way from Just We Two LP. Like Chuck Jacksons Ain't No Sun and Gladys Knight Stranger all championed by Chris King at Hinkley in the 80s from LPs.

4 minutes ago, Local said:

AKA The Blue Sharks. The same cut but louder and minus the crowd noise version on this UK LP...

Edited June 10Jun 10 by Soul-slider

Right Track - Wishing On A Star & Destination Unlimited

Although not a traditional "Soul" group - This track has the "Northern Soul" factor

On 31/05/2025 at 13:38, Hambostein said:

This track would have gone down well back in my youth, not too sure if it's ever been played out though
LP only as far as I'm aware ....

I've played it out a couple of times in recent years, few folk asked me about it.

Edited June 12Jun 12 by Geeselad

On 10/06/2025 at 20:13, Local said:

Right Track - Wishing On A Star & Destination Unlimited

That's ace, love it

On 10/06/2025 at 19:53, Local said:

Brilliant

Think this is a different cut from the single on gamble, it's hard to tell this is stereo , the 45 mono and it's an extra 15 seconds or so longer.

Edited June 12Jun 12 by Geeselad