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Reductions across the board. As ever, sound files available on request. PM to ask any questions or reserve. Ella Washington - Bye, bye baby - Atlantic 2382 Demo M- £40 Dee-Dee Sharp - Deep dark secret - Cameo 335 Ex+ £100 Joe Tex - Old time lover - Dial 3020 Promo Ex+ £85 Dorothy Prince - Seek and you'll find - M-Pac! 7206 DJ M- £30 Mark V Unlimited - Gone - Sagport 203 M- £50 Ann Sexton - You’ve been gone too long - Seventy Seven 104 M- £70 (Last of 3 copies, this one plays with a slight wobble, hence price, but I have a cheap turntable so it may play better on decent decks, quibble free returns) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £1.25 - 1st Class Regular £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

Mary Love - Born to live with heartache - Elco 444 M- £400 now 350 HOLD (Rock solid West Coast crossover, established artist so not surprising, may only be better known amongst x-over aficionados, tiny label and rare release. youtube not this copy, mine plays top notch) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

Quartet of winners up for grabs, happy to provide sound files, which can be easily uploaded via messaging, question or reserve by PM Dee-Dee Sharp - Deep dark secret - Cameo 335 Ex+ £120 (Powerhouse dancer that’ll leave you gasping for breath, full of brass and sass. Vinyl plays M-, has a couple of pressing dimples that don’t affect play at all) Joe Tex - Old time lover - Dial 3020 Promo Ex+ £100 (One of those big production oldies that should be in every box, superb vocals on classy arrangement, harder on the Demo) Kelly Garrett - Loves the only answer - Smash 2195 Ex+ £220 SOLD (Another belt’s and brace’s dancer, the stocker maybe harder to find. Light label wear and drill hole, plays brill) Ann Sexton - You’ve been gone too long - Seventy Seven 104 M- £130 (Sold my Impel copy at Newbury for £50, 15 years before they showed in quantity, I missed a ZERO off the price tag and Soul Sam snuck in. Quality crossover that normally comes in beat up condition, but here’s a prime condition copy) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

Ever popular floor filler in absolutely stunning condition. Marie Knight - That's no way to treat a girl - Musicor 1106 WD NM £400 SOLD Photo not for sale, just a reminder of a great artist. Happy to take paypal by gift or 4% please, or send details for bank transfer. Postage is £7.25 for special delivery, fully insured. Overseas on request.

Something for all tastes and wallets in this weekend's selection. As ever, sound files available on request. PM to ask any questions or reserve. Ella Washington - Bye, bye baby - Atlantic 2382 D M- £50 (National release after Octavia, hard on Demo) Dee Dee Sharp - What kind of lady = BYG 006 M- £50 (French vinyl copy, far better production that US copies, with Picture Sleeve in Ex) Jannie Williams - I've been true - Golden Eagle 102 Ex+ £150 Exceptionals - Unlucky girl - GRT 48 WD M- £45 Dorothy Prince - Seek and you'll find - M-Pac! 7206 DJ M- £35 Jimmy Helms - That's the way it is - Oracle 1003 M- £50 (DJ stamp on label) Ronnie Walker - You're the one - Philips 40501 Ex £35 (Sticker residue on label) Kenny Carter - Don't go - RCA 8970 Ex £25 (Stock copy) Mark V Unlimited - Gone - Sagport 203 M- £60 Ann Sexton - You've been gone too long - Seventy Seven 104 Ex+ £125 Persians - That girl of mine -- Sir-Rah 501 WD M- £60 (Infinitely harder Detroit Demo) Ben Atkins & Nomads - Come on over - Youngstown 1001 Ex £100 (Sticker on label) The Brothers - Secret place - Zanzee 112 M- £20 PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £1.25 - Regular 1st Class £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

Everyone a winner, read, digest and weep if you lose out, some great tunes here As ever, sound files and images available on request. PM to ask any questions or reserve. Celebrities - You don't tell the truth - Boss 502 M- £250 (Great group dancer, normally comes with reversed labels, these are the right way round and the 45 is immaculate) Dee-Dee Sharp - Deep dark secret - Cameo 335 Ex+ £120 (Powerhouse dancer that’ll leave you gasping for breath, full of brass and sass. Vinyl plays M-, 3 pressed in bubbles that don’t affect play) Joe Tex - Old time lover - Dial 3020 Promo Ex+ £100 (One of those big voiced oldies that should be in every box, nice on the harder Demo) Mary Love - Born to live with heartache - Elco 444 M- £400 (Rock solid West Coast crossover, established artist so not surprising, may only be better known amongst x-over aficionados, tiny label and rare release) Sugar N' Spice - Lucky we - Lira 777 M- £150 (Ohio rarity, not well known at all, but nevertheless a smashing little dancer in need of a break) Marie Knight - That's no way to treat a girl - Musicor 1106 WD NM £450 (Oh yes and like Dee-Dee Sharp earlier, this is a full on, in your face pulsating floor filler still that raises the hair on the back of the neck, IMMACULATE) Masters of Houston - Love, love, love - Ovide 232 M- £85 (There’s a rough diamond edge you get with the Texas output, this up-beat dancer is one of the rarer label releases, in great condition too) Kelly Garrett - Loves the only answer - Smash 2195 Ex+ £220 (Another belt’s and brace’s dancer, the stocker maybe harder to find. Light label wear and drill hole) Ann Sexton – You’ve been gone too long – Seventy Seven 104 M- £150 (Sold my Impel copy at Newbury for £50, 15 years before they showed in quantity, I missed a ZERO off the price tag and Soul Sam snuck in. Quality crossover that normally comes in beat up condition, but here’s a prime condition copy) Rose Battiste - I can't leave you - Thelma 102 Ex+ £150 (With the girls featuring heavily in this section, here’s another house hold name, great Detroit, don’t be put off by the X and DJ Stamp on white label, the vinyl is M-, plays beautifully) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

I know mate That's the trouble though, I'll probably never get to the bottom of it, but that's why the other topic about Cappy is going, he may have more to add. ATB, Lee

That's the point though, its been established its not a Motown / Jobete acetate from file or for publishers! What it is, is a metal acetate that plays the track described, and all I'm trying to do is learn more about it, nothing dodgy about that LOL I'm not sure why the 2nd hole is cut in, maybe they are used to lock the disc down when pressing the track. I guess we don't see these holes as there is normally a label covering them up. Flip is "Satintones - My beloved" but scratched out.

David, thank you, I had seen that, one of the few references I'd managed to get a lot from. Cheers, Lee

I think I'd seen those acetate listings and noted no reference to this group and track, part of why I'm interested really. If an acetate was referenced or even better an image was available at least I'd have something to compare it to, that said I am not in any way suggesting this is Jobete, Robb's been very clear on what defines Jobete, but the embossed text, as hard as is it is to make out, is a professional job and it leads me to think it was being used as the forerunner in a project not as a keepsake. I've seen plenty of those test presses and white label demos with other artists and titles being offered up, but I can't remember or find any reference to this group and title anywhere in one of those formats.

Mike, thank for this, who knows what it might chuck up. Lee

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Robb is Keith Hughes on here? Do you have a contact? The previous owner has confirmed there was never a label on the acetate, which is what helped me, painfully, conclude it wasn't from the Motown files. Remember, this has a track on the flip which has been scratched out and marked DISCARD. On the surface of the centre as I had explained to you there is some embossed text, which I have been able to make out in the right light. I am guessing that the writing was the template text they wanted on a printed label.I can work out that it is an unreleased Satintones track. Also there were 4 individual acetates bought from Cappy on that day in 77, each had a side marked DISCARD. I am trying to work why these were in existence, my thoughts are, and its bolstered by the embossed text, which on one side says "Unissued Motown", on the same position on the other side it says "Motown Logo". It's as if its there's an intent to produce 45's, EP or LP with unissued Motown on, presumably for public sale. It seems also that there was a selection process going on with at least 2 side from 8 known that were marked DISCARD. This unissued material did come to fruition of course but you confirmed master tapes were used, not an acetate. So why this acetate and if there's a mention of Motown Logo on the embossed text could this be a sign of approval from Motown or a reminder of copyright? I presume any use of Motown material would need their sign off. It's all guess work, hence bringing it to the attention of others on here to fill in any blanks. Regards, Lee

Cheers Robb, since I was in touch with you I have had a number of conversations with collectors stateside who visited his shop and these fairs. He was according to them the source of a lot of stock.

Cheers Frankie, Cheers, so he hadn't shut down, but he was selling through other outlets - record fairs. Sound like he'd become a bit suspicious and shut himself away a bit.

That's what it's all about, sharing a bit of knowledge

I have an acetate with an unissued Motown track on it. It came from someone who has kept it in his personal collection since the late 70's who picked it up from Cappy (Detroit Record Store owner) at a Record Fair. I am trying to establish its provenance. To do this I think I need to tap into a Motown acetate expert or near as. Before you direct me to Robb K I have already spoken to Robb. He has been unvelievably helpful, and honest. We have established its propbably not a Motown acetate from file. Whilst I accept Robb's knowledge and assessment, there is still a huge question about the acetates origins and purpose. What I do know is the track involved has appeared on 2 compilation LPs, one that Robb was involved in "From the Vaults" in 1979, the other by the BBC - Radioplay LP and not for public release, at least the first used Master Tape according to Robb. I don't understand the CD production process, I assume they could be recorded from acetate, tapes or vinyl sources. I'm left with a metal acetate with the Spinners - What more can a boy ask for - recorded in 66, and a history that predates 77, but apparently only discovered in 79 when the comp LP was released. Can anyone help or point me in th right direction. Cheers, Lee

Can anyone tell me if Cappy of Cappy's Record Store in Detroit is still about. From what I understand his store was probably in excistence from the late 50's to late 70's, I think he had lots of stock after closure that he sold at early format record fairs. I have no idea if Cappy is still with us, I hope he is, if he is making contact would be great, any help here much appreciated. I am in contact with some lucky collectors who used his store and saw him at the record fairs in the late 70's, they've been helpful with recollections, but what I'm really trying to establish is did he have close contact with the Motown set up? The picture I am building is he may have been an influential figure, clearly as a Detriot based store owner he would have been in prime position to sell, promote or distribute Motowns output, but I'm keen to know if he had any inside role or links with the Motown set up? Looking forward to hearing from anyone. Cheers, Lee

Just the one for this evening and a nice rarity it is too. Sound files available on request. PM to ask any questions or reserve. I'm out for a couple of hours so bear with me. Ellusions - You didn't have to leave - Lamon 2004 Ex- £575 (Exquisite 1965 North Carolina group Soul, features not only smooth vocals but a fantastic sax break, original of course, minor ring wear and some light surface marks, but a great copy and still plenty of room for this at venues) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Thanks, Lee

Need to make some quick sales to bring in a want, so tempting you with reduced prices, but they won't stay this way long. Added a couple too! I won't re-post label scans as they appear elsewhere in sales, as eve though sound files available on request. PM to ask any questions or reserve. Celebrities - You don't tell the truth - Boss M- £275 £250 (Top condition on this group soul dancer, near mint and right labels on right sides, you won't find a better copy) Ray Jiminez - Leave her alone / I'll keep on loving you - Columbia 44287 WD NM £300 £275 (2 delicious portions of crossover for your platter, the challenge is on to find a better copy and 2 lusher (new word alert) sides back to back) Mary Love - Born to live with heartache - Elco 444 M- £450 £400 (The insatiable Mary Love", funky edged sister soul winner from 71, very hard to find tiny Sacramento label) Rose Battiste - I can't leave you - Thelma Ex+ £175 £150 (DJ Stamp on white label, classic Detroit) New additions: Richard Caiton - I see love girl in your eyes - Caiburt Ex £250 SOLD (Beautiful laid back crossover, what a top artist too. The vinyl has an edge warp, but plays through without the need to add weight, sticker residue on label) Colette Kelly - City of fools - Volt 4018 WD M- £150 SOLD (One of the hottest tracks around) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Thanks, Lee

Another clutch of great tunes, 60's this time, maybe breaking into 70! no time to think about it.............. As ever, sound files and available on request as PM to ask any questions or reserve. Ambassadors - I need someone - Uptown WD Ex- £160 SOLD (Visual grade due to light scuffs plays up-tempo dancer in clear M-) Celebrities - You don't tell the truth - Boss M- £275 (Top condition on this group soul dancer, near mint and right labels right side) Cliff Nobles - Your love is all I need - Atlantic 2380 Dj M £100 HOLD (Seems harder to find than his biggie on Atlantic, near mint 60's dancer on red and white promo) Gillettes - Same identical thing - J&S 1391 M- £200 HOLD (I know this is on plenty of want's lists, and I saw a copy go for £260, if I'm way off the mark I'm happy to be told, otherwise it will fly. A single pop on the run before intro, but can easily be cued) Joe Tex - Old time lover - Dial 3020 Dj M- £100 (Harder and more attractive promo) Jimmy Helms - That’s the way it is - Oracle 1003 Ex £50 (Reviewed by Bearsy recently, cracking dancer) Kenny Carter - Don’t go - RCA Ex £40 (Nice stock copy, label looks worse than it is under light of the scanner) Marlena Shaw - California soul - Cadet 5656 Dj M- £75 SOLD (Sublime 45, I can just imagine driving route 66 with this playing) Miracles - Going to a go-go - Tamla 60267 Little LP Ex £40 (Ex picture cover with a split in the bottom seam) Rose Battiste - I can't leave you - Thelma Ex+ £175 (DJ Stamp on white label) Volcanos - Gotta be a false alarm - Harthon Ex+ £175 SOLD (Stamped original Philly, I'm checking the new book to see its there) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £1.25 - Regular First Class £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Thanks, Lee

Chasing a copy of: Spinners - Sweet thing - Motown WD US in M- Cheers, Lee

Crossing over with some turntable killers, even the cheapies aren't out of place in such elite company. As ever, sound files available on request. PM to ask any questions or reserve. CONDITION, CONDITION, CONDITION Mary Love - Born to live with heartache - Elco 444 M- £450 (Presumably the Modern "Mary Love", funky edged winner from 71, very hard to find tiny Sacramento label) Exceptionals - Unlucky girl - GRT48 WD M- £50 (Quite literally exceptional mid-tempo crossover and in mint as well, rarest format for this release on a Canadian demo) Continental Four - The way I love you - Jay Walking 009 M- £25 SOLD (Bigger than big production, silky vocals and catchy harmonies, minor wear on the centre label edge) Guitar Ray - You're gonna wreck my life - Shagg 711 M- £700 SOLD (Awesome crossover on this New Orleans trophy label, most I've seen are used, this plays through beautifully, the minus in mint comes from a bit of wear on the centre label edge) Ray Jiminez - Leave her alone / I'll keep on loving you - Columbia 44287 WD NM £300 (2 delicious portions of crossover for your platter, the challenge is on to find a better copy and 2 lusher (new word alert) sides back to back) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

Sold items removed and leftovers reduced, some good prices here especially for condition, I've seen many of these prices achieved for Vg to Vg+ copies! Happy to provide a sound file where needed, PM any questions or to reserve. Celebrities - You didn't tell the truth - Boss 501 M- £300 now ££275 (Seen a couple at this price with reversed labels, this stunning Detroit dancer has the labels the right way round and in TIP-TOP shape too) Temptations - Beauty is only skin deep - Gordy 7055 WD M- £25 SOLD (These Motown stable white demos are a thing of beauty, duplicate copy hence the sale of this all time classic) Exceptionals - Unlucky girl - GRT 48 WD M- £70 now £60 (Quite literally exceptional mid-tempo crossover and in mint as well, rarest format for this release on a Canadian demo) Sugar N' Spice - Lucky we - Lira 777 M- £200 now £175 (Never shows up, completely elusive Ohio based duo, what a dancer, a hidden gem on a rare and obscure label that will surely take off in the right hands) Sidney Barnes - You'll always be in style - Red Bird 10039 WD M- £200 now £175 SOLD (Top artist, great label, stunning track, all the ingredients for all time monster, top end copy) Mark V Unlimited - Gone - Sagport 203 M- £80 now £70 (In-demand at the moment, funky edged northern dance floor filler, mid-tempo on the flip) Rose Battiste - I can't leave you - Thelma 102 WD M- £200 now £175 (The "sweetheart darling" of Detroit, stunning vocals on this early Thelma outing, can't be easy to pick up in mint, red XOL, DJ stamp and very minor ring wear more visible on the scan than in the hand) The Brothers - Secret place - Zanzee 112 Ex £25 (Under the radar crossover winner, as refreshing as the stunning label! This is brilliant and completely overlooked) PayPal as friends or add 4% Please Postage: £1.25 - 1st Class £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee