The Micronites – I'm coming home / (I go a woman) Let me tell you – Touché 2012
Excellent and feverishly sought-after Alabama Northern dancer. Doesn't pop up on playlists very often, mainly due to sheer rarity. Another version of the same song was released on the Sharp label, but the Touché version is a better recording and the one to have if you plan on playing out.
Visual grade: Strong VG+, tiny warp NAP
€2000
The Majestics – (I love her so much) It hurts me / Girl of my dreams – Linda 121
Classic Northern that will always pack the floor. Nice copy, very clean player.
Visual grade: Strong VG+, minor warp NAP
€800
Wendy Rene – After laughter / What will tomorrow bring – Stax 154 DJ Copy
No introduction needed on this ultimate RZA dagger ballad. Got one way back when from Pure Soul in Hamburg but finally decided to let it go, knowing very well that seller's remorse will ensue. In case you were wondering: yes it's the vinyl issue.
Visual grade: VG+, minor warp NAP
€400
Cross Bronx Expressway – Help your brothers / Cross Bronx Expressway – Zell's 148
Crossover funk winner with an incredible instrumental flip. Pressed off-center will need to be slightly adjusted in order to play in key.
Visual grade: Strong VG+
€375
Shirley Butler – Please stop what you're doing to me / I can't get you off my mind – Lu Juan 102
Rare as hen's teeth Texas soulful R&B. Shirley was a truly remarkable vocalist with a soulful, yet super dynamic and powerful tone. In spite of her obvious talent her output is limited to a couple of local 45s, including a couple ballads that are worth checking out as well.
Visual grade: VG+, minor warp NAP
€300
The Pace Makers – Take off / Travelin' time – Clock 2000
Rare mod boogaloo surf instrumental on the short-lived label that also put out the Nu Luv's 45. Comes in the even rarer matching company sleeve.
Visual grade: M-, minor warp NAP
€200
Klymax – Get up and jam / You and I – Talstar 0001
Super rare and SICK Florida boogie jam backed with a jazz-edged Rhodes ballad for the heads. Only recorded auction result was a VG- copy that went for $500+. I was lucky enough to stumble on the remaining stock of this together with David Haffner. He sold out all his copies in 48 hours so this is gonna be your last chance to get one at this price.
Visual grade: M-, moderate storage warp NAP
€180
Mike Terry and The V.I.P.'s – I don't love you anymore / Hackin' – Ultimate 69-52
Beautiful mid-tempo blue-eyed soul. Only release by the St Louis outfit, not to be confused with the Detroit legend. Beautiful mid-tempo blue-eyed soul
Visual grade: VG
€175
Frankie & The Damons – Here comes my baby / Everybody's time – JCP 1031
Slightly lesser known, and probably rarest release from the legendary Raleigh, NC band. Uplifting uptempo mover with a garage edge.
Visual grade: M-
€175
Edee Leatherwood – Make it last / When he calls me – Chi Heat 102
Rare first label release of this top stepper. Remarkably clean copy.
Visual grade: M-
€175
Just Luv – Valley of hate / Good good lovin' – M-S 216
Super cool Nam themed Detroit garage. Beautiful copy.
Visual grade: M-
€160
Lee Calvin – You got me / Easy, easy – Sansu 463 DJ Copy
Somewhat overlooked Nola double-sider with a R&B-tinged mover on the plug side, back-up with a super soulful mid-tempo jam. Flip side is visually strong VG but plays nicely.
Visual grade: VG+
€120
Geraldine Curry And The Heart-Stoppers – You're so wonderful / No matters how hard I try – London House 656
Uplifting crossover from New Jersey with a quality ballad flip.
Visual grade: M-, medium storage warp NAP
€120
Nanette – What a way to go / same – Quintana Roo 596
Stunning stepper with jazzy vocals on the rare private issue.
Visual grade: EX, medium storage warp NAP
€100
Larry Williams – I'd rather fight than switch / This old heart – Okeh 4-7259
Funky and rather bangin' sixties soul with a crisp open break during the intro. Has the tendency to be pretty beat when found in the wild but this is the cleanest one I've ever been able to offer.
Visual grade: EX, minor warp NAP
€80
Jeanette Williams – All of a sudden / Mr. Soft Touch – Back Beat 568
Stompin' Northern 45. Quite a few surface marks, including a couple of feelers, but retains full dynamics.
Visual grade: G+, moderate warp NAP
€80
Tiny Weeks – I really dig my music / same – 25th 1937
Oddball late 70s uptempo modern disco from North Carolina.
Visual grade: EX
€70
The Fiats – Before I walk out the door / Speak words of love – Universal 45-5003
Obscure early Detroit soul with echoes from the doo wop era.
Visual grade: Strong VG, minor warp NAP
€70
The Chimes – The beginning of my life / Coming changes – Down To earth 72
Brilliant, yet affordable Chicago anthem. Clean surface, slight hazing NAP. Has a rolling storage warp not affecting play even at low tracking weight.
Visual grade: EX, medium storage warp NAP
€60
The Singing Five Stars – Help me carry on / Gospel train – SFS 1172
Incredible private South Carolina gospel harmonies. Raw press but a very enjoyable listen, courtesy of a remarkably dynamic mid-range.
Visual grade: VG-, moderate warp NAP
€60
Rev. T.L. Barrett – Lord's prayer / Said it long time ago – Gospel Roots 2103
Killer mid-tempo modern gospel jam in pristine condition.
Visual grade: M-, moderate warp NAP
€55
Mick Masters – Whole wide world / No sad violins – Dra 316
Scarce Teen 45 with popcorn appeal if appropriately pitched down. Copies pop up once in every 5 years or so. A rare opportunity to score a clean copy.
Visual grade: EX
€55
The Siamese Twins – We are workers for the Lord / Your mother – Twins 100
Cool oddball gospel by Siamese twins Yvonne and Yvette. Later re-issued on Norton with more info on their remarkable life story. Worth checking out!
Visual grade: EX
€50
Dee Dee Sharp – The bottle or me / You're gonna miss me (when I'm gone) – Gamble 4005
Late sixties Philly sound. Issue copy with the deep ballad flip.
Visual grade: M-
€45
Stamma Haughton – Reggae jam party / Version – Marston 1000
Bangin' Florida Digi 45. I had some stock of this a couple years back and thought I'd sold out but had this one misfiled. So don't sleep if you missed it first time around.
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The Micronites – I'm coming home / (I go a woman) Let me tell you – Touché 2012
Excellent and feverishly sought-after Alabama Northern dancer. Doesn't pop up on playlists very often, mainly due to sheer rarity. Another version of the same song was released on the Sharp label, but the Touché version is a better recording and the one to have if you plan on playing out.
Visual grade: Strong VG+, tiny warp NAP
€2000
The Majestics – (I love her so much) It hurts me / Girl of my dreams – Linda 121
Classic Northern that will always pack the floor. Nice copy, very clean player.
Visual grade: Strong VG+, minor warp NAP
€800
Wendy Rene – After laughter / What will tomorrow bring – Stax 154 DJ Copy
No introduction needed on this ultimate RZA dagger ballad. Got one way back when from Pure Soul in Hamburg but finally decided to let it go, knowing very well that seller's remorse will ensue. In case you were wondering: yes it's the vinyl issue.
Visual grade: VG+, minor warp NAP
€400
Cross Bronx Expressway – Help your brothers / Cross Bronx Expressway – Zell's 148
Crossover funk winner with an incredible instrumental flip. Pressed off-center will need to be slightly adjusted in order to play in key.
Visual grade: Strong VG+
€375
Shirley Butler – Please stop what you're doing to me / I can't get you off my mind – Lu Juan 102
Rare as hen's teeth Texas soulful R&B. Shirley was a truly remarkable vocalist with a soulful, yet super dynamic and powerful tone. In spite of her obvious talent her output is limited to a couple of local 45s, including a couple ballads that are worth checking out as well.
Visual grade: VG+, minor warp NAP
€300
The Pace Makers – Take off / Travelin' time – Clock 2000
Rare mod boogaloo surf instrumental on the short-lived label that also put out the Nu Luv's 45. Comes in the even rarer matching company sleeve.
Visual grade: M-, minor warp NAP
€200
Klymax – Get up and jam / You and I – Talstar 0001
Super rare and SICK Florida boogie jam backed with a jazz-edged Rhodes ballad for the heads. Only recorded auction result was a VG- copy that went for $500+. I was lucky enough to stumble on the remaining stock of this together with David Haffner. He sold out all his copies in 48 hours so this is gonna be your last chance to get one at this price.
Visual grade: M-, moderate storage warp NAP
€180
Mike Terry and The V.I.P.'s – I don't love you anymore / Hackin' – Ultimate 69-52
Beautiful mid-tempo blue-eyed soul. Only release by the St Louis outfit, not to be confused with the Detroit legend. Beautiful mid-tempo blue-eyed soul
Visual grade: VG
€175
Frankie & The Damons – Here comes my baby / Everybody's time – JCP 1031
Slightly lesser known, and probably rarest release from the legendary Raleigh, NC band. Uplifting uptempo mover with a garage edge.
Visual grade: M-
€175
Edee Leatherwood – Make it last / When he calls me – Chi Heat 102
Rare first label release of this top stepper. Remarkably clean copy.
Visual grade: M-
€175
Just Luv – Valley of hate / Good good lovin' – M-S 216
Super cool Nam themed Detroit garage. Beautiful copy.
Visual grade: M-
€160
Lee Calvin – You got me / Easy, easy – Sansu 463 DJ Copy
Somewhat overlooked Nola double-sider with a R&B-tinged mover on the plug side, back-up with a super soulful mid-tempo jam. Flip side is visually strong VG but plays nicely.
Visual grade: VG+
€120
Geraldine Curry And The Heart-Stoppers – You're so wonderful / No matters how hard I try – London House 656
Uplifting crossover from New Jersey with a quality ballad flip.
Visual grade: M-, medium storage warp NAP
€120
Nanette – What a way to go / same – Quintana Roo 596
Stunning stepper with jazzy vocals on the rare private issue.
Visual grade: EX, medium storage warp NAP
€100
Larry Williams – I'd rather fight than switch / This old heart – Okeh 4-7259
Funky and rather bangin' sixties soul with a crisp open break during the intro. Has the tendency to be pretty beat when found in the wild but this is the cleanest one I've ever been able to offer.
Visual grade: EX, minor warp NAP
€80
Jeanette Williams – All of a sudden / Mr. Soft Touch – Back Beat 568
Stompin' Northern 45. Quite a few surface marks, including a couple of feelers, but retains full dynamics.
Visual grade: G+, moderate warp NAP
€80
Tiny Weeks – I really dig my music / same – 25th 1937
Oddball late 70s uptempo modern disco from North Carolina.
Visual grade: EX
€70
The Fiats – Before I walk out the door / Speak words of love – Universal 45-5003
Obscure early Detroit soul with echoes from the doo wop era.
Visual grade: Strong VG, minor warp NAP
€70
The Chimes – The beginning of my life / Coming changes – Down To earth 72
Brilliant, yet affordable Chicago anthem. Clean surface, slight hazing NAP. Has a rolling storage warp not affecting play even at low tracking weight.
Visual grade: EX, medium storage warp NAP
€60
The Singing Five Stars – Help me carry on / Gospel train – SFS 1172
Incredible private South Carolina gospel harmonies. Raw press but a very enjoyable listen, courtesy of a remarkably dynamic mid-range.
Visual grade: VG-, moderate warp NAP
€60
Rev. T.L. Barrett – Lord's prayer / Said it long time ago – Gospel Roots 2103
Killer mid-tempo modern gospel jam in pristine condition.
Visual grade: M-, moderate warp NAP
€55
Mick Masters – Whole wide world / No sad violins – Dra 316
Scarce Teen 45 with popcorn appeal if appropriately pitched down. Copies pop up once in every 5 years or so. A rare opportunity to score a clean copy.
Visual grade: EX
€55
The Siamese Twins – We are workers for the Lord / Your mother – Twins 100
Cool oddball gospel by Siamese twins Yvonne and Yvette. Later re-issued on Norton with more info on their remarkable life story. Worth checking out!
Visual grade: EX
€50
Dee Dee Sharp – The bottle or me / You're gonna miss me (when I'm gone) – Gamble 4005
Late sixties Philly sound. Issue copy with the deep ballad flip.
Visual grade: M-
€45
Stamma Haughton – Reggae jam party / Version – Marston 1000
Bangin' Florida Digi 45. I had some stock of this a couple years back and thought I'd sold out but had this one misfiled. So don't sleep if you missed it first time around.
Visual grade: M-
€35