Looking for any recommendations of northern and crossover cheapies to broaden my horizons?

This is great Crossover Record, I believe you can get a copy for around £20 pretty easy.

Come at Rumours tomorrow I usually play several including new releases

this is northern

one of the best

Depends what to you is a cheapie, here's a few that are definitely cheap, might broaden your horizon away from out and out Northern in some cases , bit of a mix of styles, I'll put the tin hat on

The Platters Don't Hear,Speak ,See no Evil

Ronnie Dyson We can make It Last Forever /A Little Love great twofer

Donnie Elbert This Feeling of Losing you

Rachel Maxaan All of this and Nothing

The C.O.D's I'm a Good Guy

Smith and the Honey Badgers Nothing lasts Forever

Harold Melvin Reaching for the world

Fantastic four As long as i live

Cheryl Hunter Make Good Love To Me

The Platters Devri

Jive Five Cryin Like a Baby/ You'll Fall In love

The Nite-Lighters Cherish Every Precious Moment fab instrumental

Bobby Byrd and Vicki Anderson Here Is My Everything

Hope you find something that floats your boat

5 hours ago, Olivernyikos said:

This is great Crossover Record, I believe you can get a copy for around £20 pretty easy.

that is very spooky. i've been researching this, and nearly have it tied up for a post soon.

2 goodies and cheap as chips, i would say though choose your own path, i can't say why i like 1 rec and not another, atb

These three Timothy Wilsons on Buddah.

"Just Another Guy" on a string.

"Pigtails" in her hair.

"Loving You"

They don't go for a lot of money, but brilliant records!💫

Edited July 20Jul 20 by Solidsoul

You could listen to Chris Anderson , Dab of Soul , listeners choices "All Under A Tenner " posted in soul media , 8/7/25 last week .

On 17/07/2025 at 13:49, Kenb said:

that is very spooky. i've been researching this, and nearly have it tied up for a post soon.

you can read about Stage IV at Northern Connections #40 just published on here.

Possiblity two perfect examples if you don't know either, cheap and definitely in the northern/ crossover ball park

6 hours ago, Geeselad said:

Possiblity two perfect examples

The Sensations a great double sider and a nice recommendation, Manhattans, one that had slipped from the memory, cheers.

Couple cheapies from me more modern sounding;

Edited July 20Jul 20 by John Siret
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Well worth checking out the thread on New Releases too, which is another topic in this 'All About the Soul' forum.

Loads of variety on there, ranging from stuff that fits very comfortably with the description Northern & Crossover, but plenty more beyond that. So if you're looking to broaden your horizons, once you've worked your way through all of the excellent suggestions above, there's plenty more already posted on that thread!

In fact the most recent 2 put up on there that I just listened to today are right in that N&C vein; The Womack Sisters and The Altons, so maybe work backwards on the thread as you'll be going from the most up to date releases that you can probably pick up for around £10 (Simply Soul has The Womack Sisters for £9 for example).

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Here's another that cropped up in me yed. Not sure how easy to find but should still be relatively cheap

https://youtu.be/eIZGYfD3r-U?si=6nbVXaOlTf6aW4Wz

Edited July 21Jul 21 by Geeselad

ZZ Hill "You Just Cheat And Lie" Kent. Great record and usually a reasonable price!

Been getting some brilliant suggestions! Thank you

This is a jolly instrumental,probably a bit too poppy but some great sax playing, I like it anyways. Postage costs more than the record.

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiWSjBZPtws&si=5rFmC7q-NYcbCFGt

"Hey Babe"- The Joneses- Mercury.

Great 70's soulful dancer from Lee Valentine. VMP. Still a low price for an original.

Imagine if this was very, very rare and Mr Soul Sam was playing it! They would be all after it!😊

Edited July 23Jul 23 by Solidsoul

Best 20 quid you'll ever spend!

On 17/07/2025 at 09:26, Charlottie01 said:

Looking for any recommendations of northern and crossover cheapies to broaden my horizons?

I have a great collection of x-over chipies, can send you a list and give you a price for the lot.

Cheers!!

Hi look for a natural four love is so wonderful on Buddha records also on British

This tune is superb

Best regards ady

Cheapie on Laurie from a legend and another cheapie Bobby Hutton

Edited July 24Jul 24 by washlively

Killer intro on this cheapie

And if you like Motown cheapies try this

This is cheaper than a coffee and always sounds great. Same as 'running back and forth' by Edwin Starr - two classic cheapies that go down well anywhere!

Jerry Butler - One night Affair

One of the best cheapest records money can buy ... Has everything ☺️ still sounds fantastic

NEVER HITS MORE THAN A TENNER MAYBE WORTH GETTING THE LP THOUGH NOT ONE BAD TRACK ON IT

Edited Saturday at 12:385 days by Steviehay

Try Little sherman and the mod swingers the price of love abc records

Edited Saturday at 12:555 days by Adydj

Another great cheapie 🎵🎶❤️

Edited Saturday at 18:034 days by Natalie89

I am really enjoying this particular 'thread/ topic=0)' . It's great checking out the tunes & comments. Loving peoples insights & the Enjoy of sharing Info . Magic!!!!!!!!!!!!!=0) A Big Thank You to One & All!!!!!!!!!!!=0)

Top quality 70's record from the famous Gwen Owens💫

Another little cheapie for today 🙂🎵🎶 probably get one for about £20 or less

The term under played and overlooked springs to mind

Cleveland Robinson

Edited Sunday at 18:353 days by Gaz T
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I love this, never understood why it’s so cheap , great record

Everyone should have a copy of this soulful banger, great dancer

Another good cheap Bobby Jones record

This is a great double sided overlooked Chicago tune on the fantastic Midas label

The flip side is also really nice

The Controllers - The People Want music - Juana

Something that I've never played in many years that came random play on my Itunes recently.

Memories of downstairs at Bradford Queens Hall early 90's. Still get it for a fiver.