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The following for Sale……… PM or e-mail to benray@sky.com Paypal by GIFT please Postage: £1.20 - 1st Class £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.15 - Special Delivery Overseas on request Will add sound files and scans this evening Ray Lewis — Too sweet to be lonely / Sitting at home with my baby — D’ar 101 M- £75 ON HOLD (Superb pair of crossover winners, assume that “Too sweet” by the Internationals on the same label was the cover version as this is the earlier release. Artistic peach coloured label, not the plain black) Lee Shot Williams — Love now pay later — Gamma 101 M- £175 June Jackson — Its what's underneath that counts — Imperial 66185 Dj M- £60 Rose Battiste — Come back in a hurry — Revilot 206 M- £50 Four Sonics — Where are you — Triple B 0002 M- £25

I have copy of Linda Jones on UK WB coming to me for sale later this week, happy to give you first shout? Regards, Lee

The following for Sale Postage: 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special PM or e-mail to benray@sky.com Paypal by GIFT please Sound file and scan on request Richie Kay - It's all over - Gama 675 M- £100 Volumes - That same old feeling / The trouble I've seen - Impact 1017 WDJ M- £175 (x on trouble label) Paramounts - Under your spell - Magnum 722 M- £100 HOLD (stone mint copy) Richard Temple - That Beatin' rhythm - Mirwood 5532 WDJ Ex £250 HOLD (Both labels have a small blue felt tip X, vinyl is mint minus to look at bar a scuff on the top side, hence the Excellent grading, plays through fine, ”H” machine stamped original) Masters of Soul - Do you really love me - Ovide 241 M- £60 Fabulous Apollos - Some good in everything bad - Valtone 105 M- £60 HOLD

The following for sale Postage by special delivery with full insurance included PM or e-mail to benray@sky.com Paypal by GIFT please Tobi Legend — Time will pass you by — Mala 591 Vg++ visually / plays Ex OFFERS Rare BLUE STOCK copy, the molded label is still pristine in terms of the visual quality of text, the top side does have a date 2/66 and the figure ½ followed by 4 unreadable letters written in red marker, no visual distraction in my mind, no drill hole. The vinyl is Vg++ to look at under light but plays a loud and clear Ex or better throughout, there are only occasional little pops through the track, please check the sound file. John Manship sold one Vg+ plays M- in January this year at £1069 and another M- 18 months before at £1370, both had drill holes on the run out edge. Looking at his descriptions this is equally as good in terms of a desirable 45 that looks good and plays well. To be honest I don’t expect this copy to make that sort of money, but I do have to start somewhere so its £650 to kick it off. I will update the post as often as I can to show the high bid. To keep it sensible any bid increments over the highest offer as I post them must be a minimum of £25. Bidders can ask to be kept informed by PM when/if they are outbid. Like any auction, bid what its worth to you. I will not identify anyone who bids, nor will I name the winner or disclose the winning bid unless indicated OK by the winner. I would like to wrap up a sale and have it in the post on Friday morning this week before I head off on a trip. The deadline is 8pm BST on Thursday 5th June. All that said, if I receive an offer I can’t resist that hits a set sale price I have in mind I reserve the right to withdraw it. Bid in confidence, I’ve been around for years and plenty will vouch for me and my grading, satisfaction always guaranteed. Happy to take any questions, Lee Time will pass you by.mp3

The following for Sale Postage: 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special PM Paypal by GIFT please Sound file and scan below Richard Temple — That beatin’ rhythm — Mirwood 5532 WDJ Ex £300 Mirwood DEMO, the best format to collect this superb West Coast label on. Both labels have a small blue felt tip X and the white label is off white. The vinyl is mint minus to look at bar a scuff on the top side, hence the Excellent grading. The track plays very well and only has the faintest of murmurs as it passes through the scuff, otherwise loud and clear and a deep rich gloss on both sides. ”H” and embossed “S” machine stamped original. That beatin ryhthm.mp3

Sold a Jannie Williams for 50 a few weeks ago, and I'm sure I never lost out, I suspect someone wanted this one really badly and I can't work out why? it's a mediocre tune.

The following for Sale Postage: 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special PM Paypal by GIFT please Marvin Gaye — Let your conscience be your guide — Tamla 54041 WDJ M- £175 Marvin’s first on the label and a very rare lined white demo. I have come across this released in 3 USA label formats, the usual yellow lined stock copy, an unusual copy with “conscience” on yellow stock label with the flip “never let you go” on a white demo label, this appears to be sold as a demo copy, probably accounting for why you only see the flip label advertised when seller’s state it’s a demo copy. THIS IS the true white demo release with white labels on both sides, very hard to find and presumably a must for Motown collectors, and it’s in tip top condition for such an early label number. Sound file on request.

I'm interested to know why there are 2 label designs for Richard Temple's - Beatin' Rhythm - Mirwood. The variations appear on both demo and issue labels and occurs on other Mirwood releases. I know that an issue and demo on opposite label designs still have the same machine stamped H in the run out. Is it something to do with West and East coast pressings and is any particular format rarer than the others? Any advice greatly appreciated, Cheers, Lee

The following for sale Postage: 1.40 1st class, 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special PM or e-mail to benray@sky.com Paypal by GIFT please Thanks for looking, Lee Elites - You'll break two hearts - ABC 10460 WDJ M- £30 Marvelles - Go and have yourself a ball - Angie 1005 M- £15 Demetriss Tapp - What kind of girl - Brunswick 55264 M- £20 Canadian Thee Midnighters - Evil one - Chattahoochee 684 M- £20 Scott Brothers - Letter from my baby - Comet 2513 WDJ Ex £15 Danelle Darris - Don't love me and leave me - Commerce 5020 M- £50 Little Willie John - Let them talk — Delta 3092 M- £15 Canadian Entertainers IIII - People don't look no more - Dore 749 DJ M- £20 Entertainers IV - Getting back in circulation - Dore 770 Ex £50 Professor Shake Em Up - Why you wanna leave me - Double L 178 Ex £25 La Shell & Shelletts - You better check yourself - Eagle 101 M- £20 HOLD Lonnie Duvall - Cigarettes - HIP 104 DJ M- £40 Royal Jokers - Nickel, 3 dimes, 5 quarters - Keldon 322 M- £50 Little Willie John - It only hurts a little while - King 5870 M- £40 HOLD Untouchables - Raisin' sugar cane - Madison 147 M- £35 Three Jades - Show me your way - Maurci 103 Ex £60 (Labels right way round) Variations - Yesterday is gone - Okeh 7324 WDJ M- £25 Bud Harper - Mr. Soul - Peacock 1939 DJ Ex £25 Linda Carr - In my life - Ranwood 806 M- £15 Boss Four - Walkin' by - RIM 2025 M- £40 Dave Blocker - Nothing's gonna change me - Robere 100 M- £60 Big Maybelle - I can't wait any longer - Rojac 115 WDJ M- £60 Lela Martin - My man he's a lovin' man - Stigers 1103 M- £40 Kim Weston - I'm still loving you - Tamla 54110 M- dh £60 Curtis Blandon - I need you - Tower 355 WDJ M- £20 Four Larks - Another Chance - Tower 364 WDJ M- £15 Lena & Deltanetts - Turn around baby - Uptown 721 Ex+ £85

Robb, superb feedback, really appreciate it, the more I look the more I think Richard has a point. I'll dig out the original and compare it. Regards, Lee

Gerri, thanks, that certainly rings the bell, the car probably gives it away as well. Much appreciated, Lee

I have had these 2 60's Soul Artist photo's for some years know and seem to have lost the Artists details. I keep thinking I should know group in the car as the guy in the middle is nearly ringing a bell Can anyone help me identify the 2 male groups pictured? Cheers, Lee Unknown 1.pdf

The following for Sale There are some stunning tracks here, All in superb condition Postage: 1.40 1st class, 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special PM Paypal by GIFT please Enchanters - I should be loving you - Delta Ltd 156 DJ M- £80 I should be loving you.mp3 Skip Jackson & Shantons - I'm on to you girl - Dot-Mar 324 M- £175 Im on to you girl.mp3 Four Darlings - Baby, you're love is amazing / Give me love - Forte 1105 M- £125 Baby youre love is amazing.mp3 Shadows - My love has gone - Golden Sound 2001 M- £150 My love has gone.mp3 Briggette Koberly - Don't love me and leave me - Naptown 902 M- £100 (just a little pressing bubble in the track that pops lightly once) Dont love me and leave me.mp3 Dave Blocker - Nothings gonna change me - Robere 100 M- £75 temp3 21.mp3 Phonetics - Don't let love get you down / What good (am I without you) - Trudel 1012 WDJ M- £250 temp3 23.mp3 Merle Spears & Treats - I want to know - Whit 711 M- £60 SOLD I want to know.mp3

The following for Sale Postage: 1.40 1st class, 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special Sound files on request PM or e-mail to benray@sky.com Paypal by GIFT please Rudy Mockabee - Sweet thing - Atco 6721 WDJ M- £65 SOLD Erma Franklin - Whispers / I get the sweetest feeling - Brunswick 55430 M- £60 SOLD Skip Jackson & Shantons — I’m on to you girl — Dot-Mar 324 M- xol £175 Dorothy Williams - The well's gone dry - Goldwax 115 Ex £85 SOLD Bunny Paul - I'm hooked - Gordy 7017 M- £30 (Interesting PROMOTION COPY on an Issue Label) Alder Ray - My heart is in danger - Minit 32005 DJ M- £60 SOLD Monzas — You know you turn me on — Moon 7330 M- £100 SOLD Barbara McNair - You're gonna love my baby - Motown 1087 M- £125 Major Lance — Gotta get away — Okeh 7223 WDJ M- £30 Darrell Banks — Somebody (somewhere) needs you — Revilot 203 WDJ Ex+ £50 SOLD Persians — That girl of mine — SIR-RAH 501 WDJ M- £60 Lena & Delanetts - Turn around baby - Uptown 721 Ex+ £85 (Sticker residue on label) Ambers — I love you baby — Verve 10436 Ex+ dh £75 SOLD Billy Harner — Got to check you out — V-Tone 1003 M- £125 SOLD Maxine Brown - Let me give you my lovin' - Wand 1128 M- £30 SOLD

The following for sale Postage: 1.40 1st class, 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special Sound files on request PM or e-mail to benray@sky.com Paypal by GIFT please Ike Strong — I owe my life to you — Bama 001 M- £60 SOLD Sidney Joe Qualls — Run to me — Dakar 4546 M- £40 Bay Brothers — What does it take (to win your love) — Millenium 11810 DJ M- £60 JR Bailey — The eyes don’t know the feeling — RCA 10799 M- £60 Garland Green — Ask me for what you want — RCA 10889 DJ M- £40 Minits - Still a part of me - Sounds of Memphis 706 Ex- £120 SOLD Mel & Tim - Forever and a day - Stax 0224 M- £40 SOLD

The following for Sale Postage: 1.40 1st class, 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special Scans and sound files on request PM or e-mail to benray@sky.com Paypal by GIFT please Shirley Karol — Just to make you happy — Dakar 1449 M- £85 SOLD (Final reduction on this winner) Skip Jackson & Shantons — I’m on to you girl — Dot-Mar 324 M- xol £175 (Oh yes) Kenny Lynch — Movin’ away — HMV 1604 G&W Demo M- £125 HOLD (Bought this on SS last week, having thought hard about this fantastic 45 it doesn't quite fit in with my collection (US) so up for sale, beautiful copy) Alder Ray - My heart is in danger - Minit 32005 DJ M- £75 (Sublime down-tempo on the flip, stunning vocals on both sides that expose a real talent) CL & Pictures — Baby not now — Monument 958 M- £150 SOLD (Resurgence, so popular at the moment after getting spins) Major Lance — Gotta get away — Okeh 7223 WDJ M- £30 (Pristine copy) Darrell Banks — Somebody (somewhere) needs you — Revilot 203 WDJ Ex+ £65 (White demo, always collectable on the Revilots, Ric-Tic's etc, faintest ring wear) Persians — That girl of mine — SIR-RAH 501 WDJ M- £75 (Another collectable Detroit white demo in top shape) Tommie Young — Hit and run lover — Soul Power 110 WDJ M- £75 SOLD (Mottled label, vinyl tip top) 3 Degrees — Are you satisfied — Swan 4267 WDJ £75 SOLD (Edgy femme group dancer) Ambers — I love you baby — Verve 10436 ex+ dh £75 Billy Harner — Got to check you out — V-Tone 1003 M- £125

The Invincibles - Can't No One Man - Ciray Ex £150.00 (Brilliant Group Northern double sider, labels reversed which I’m positive all copies are) Nope, I sold a copy a few weeks ago, labels match tracks, someone at the plant got there before the glue set!

The following for sale Postage: 1.40 1st class, 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special PM or e-mail to benray@sky.com Paypal by GIFT please Thanks for looking, Lee Elites - You'll break two hearts - ABC 10460 WDJ M- £30 Marvelles - Go and have yourself a ball - Angie 1005 M- £15 Demetriss Tapp - What kind of girl - Brunswick 55264 M- £25 Canadian Thee Midnighters - Evil one - Chattahoochee 684 M- £25 Scott Brothers - Letter from my baby - Comet 2513 WDJ Ex £20 Danelle Darris - Don't love me and leave me - Commerce 5020 M- £50 Little Willie John - Let them talk - Decca 32200 M- £20 Canadian Entertainers IIII - People don't look no more - Dore 749 DJ M- £20 Entertainers IV - Getting back in circulation - Dore 770 Ex £60 Professor Shake Em Up - Why you wanna leave me - Double L 178 Ex £35 La Shell & Shelletts - You better check yourself - Eagle 101 M- £25 Lonnie Duvall - Cigarettes - HIP 104 DJ M- £40 Royal Jokers - Nickel, 3 dimes, 5 quarters - Keldon 322 M- £50 Little Willie John - It only hurts a little while - King 5870 M- £50 Untouchables - Raisin' sugar cane - Madison 147 M- £40 Three Jades - Show me your way - Maurci 103 Ex £60 (Labels right way round) Fascinations - Say it isn't so - Mayfield 7711 M- £20 SOLD Variations - Yesterday is gone - Okeh 7324 WDJ M- £30 Bud Harper - Mr. Soul - Peacock 1939 DJ Ex £30 Linda Carr - In my life - Ranwood 806 M- £20 Boss Four - Walkin' by - RIM 2025 M- £45 Dave Blocker - Nothing's gonna change me - Robere 100 M- £60 Big Maybelle - I can't wait any longer - Rojac 115 WDJ M- £75 Royalettes - River of tears - Roulette 4768 M- £35 Lela Martin - My man he's a lovin' man - Stigers 1103 M- £50 Kim Weston - I'm still loving you - Tamla 54110 M- dh £75 Curtis Blandon - I need you - Tower 355 WDJ M- £25 Four Larks - Another Chance - Tower 364 WDJ M- £20 Lena & Delanetts - Turn around baby - Uptown 721 Ex + £85 Maxine Brown - Let me give you my lovin' - Wand 1128 M- £40

Never seen a demo, but I understand there are 2 red copies, I had one some years ago which was dark red label and heavy vinyl original, lighter red label may be a 2nd issue? Lee

I haven't seen it but I guess it will be all ears

The following for sale Postage: 1.40 1st class, 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special Sound files on request PM or e-mail to benray@sky.com Paypal by GIFT please Thanks for looking, Lee Rudy Mockabee - Sweet thing - Atco 6721 WDJ M- £75 Erma Franklin - Whispers / I get the sweetest feeling - Brunswick 55430 M- £75 (Beautiful STOCK copy) Dorothy Williams - The well's gone dry - Goldwax 115 Ex 100 Barbara McNair - You're gonna love my baby - Motown 1087 M- £125 Tommy Young - Hit and run lover - Soul Power 110 M- £75 (Slightly off white label compared to other copies I have had, M- though) Barbara Lynn - I’m a good woman - Tribe 8316 Dj M- £75 SOLD Lena & Delanetts - Turn around baby - Uptown 721 Ex+ £85 (Sticker residue on label) Ambers - I love you baby - Verve 10436 Ex+ dh £75 Maxine Brown - Let me give you my lovin' - Wand 1128 M- £40

The following for sale Postage: 1.40 1st class, 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special Scans and sound files on request PM or e-mail to benray@sky.com Paypal by GIFT please Ike Strong — I owe my life to you — Bama 101 M- £75 (2 nice sides on this 70’s southern soul 45) Reggie Garner — Hot line — Capitol 3173 M- £20 (Golden oldie) Shirley Karol — Just to make you happy — Dakar 1449 M- £100 (Great looking stock copy, horn laden backing, sassy femme soul) Sidney Joe Qualls — Run to me — Dakar 4546 M- £50 (Crossover dancer) Bunny Paul — I’m hooked — Gordy 7017 Promo M- £40 (Early Gordy number, harder to find Promo copy, must be a filler for Motown completists) Bay Brothers — What does it take (to win your love) — Millenium 11810 DJ M- £75 (Glorious 70’s dance floor filler) Major Lance — You gotta get away — Okeh 7223 WDJ M £30 (Pristine copy, as with the majority of the Major’s tracks, latin influenced backing) Matt Lucas — You gotta love — Quality 2129 M- £20 (Canadian label issue, smooth mid-tempo with all with heavy Detroit links, Lucas on vocals, Tony Hestor penned, Ollie McLaughlin produced) JR Bailey — The eyes don’t know the feeling — RCA 10799 M- £75 (Black Stock copy, carries a “Not For Sale” sticker, 70’s mid tempo) Garland Green — Ask me for what you want — RCA 10889 DJ M- £50 (One of the scene’s stand out artists, 70’s mid tempo, copy sold just a few posts ago)

The following for sale Postage: 1.40 1st class, 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special Scans and sound files on request PM or e-mail to benray@sky.com Paypal by GIFT please Enchanters IV - Getting back into circulation - Dore 770 Ex £75 La Shell & Shelletts - You better check yourself - Eagle 101 M- £50 Untouchables - Raisin' sugar cane - Madison 147 M- £50 Three Jades - Show me your way - Maurci 103 Ex £60 (Labels right way round) Variations - Yesterday is gone - Okeh 7324 WDJ M- £30 Boss Four - Walkin' by - RIM 2025 M- £45 Dave Blocker - Nothing's gonna change me - Robere 100 M- £75 Big Maybelle - I can't wait any longer - Rojac 115 WDJ M- £75 Royalettes - River of tears - Roulette 4768 M- £35 Lela Martin - My man he's a lovin' man - Stigers 1103 M- £75 Kim Weston - I'm still loving you - Tamla 54110 M- dh £75 Lena & Delanetts - Turn around baby - Uptown 721 Ex + £100

Sorry chaps I was trying to cut and past prices in and clearly missed changing this one, all because the pound sign doesn't show on my key board. The Tan Geers should be 375. Sincere apologies. Regards, Lee

The following for sale Postage: 1.40 1st class, 2.50 recorded or 6.95 special Scans and sound files on request PM or e-mail to benray@sky.com Paypal by GIFT please Rudy Mockabee - Sweet thing - Atco 6721 Wdj M- £85 Another one off the Van McCoy conveyor belt. Monzas — You know you turn me on — Moon 7330 M- £125 Popular outing for these guys. Neil Reed - Not as beautiful as you / Gonna find a way (to get you back) - Music Now 2879 Vg++ £100 SOLD Outstanding Detroit mid-tempo on both sides, the vinyl has some light scuffs but it plays through loud and clear on both sides. Tan Geers - Let my heart and soul be free / What's the use of me trying - Okeh 7319 Wdj Ex £375 SOLD (Top dollar double sider, late label number on the catalogue, some minor marks, plays through loud and clear, probably M- on "Let my heart", some minor label staining in places, nothing to write home about. Minits - Still a part of me - Sounds of Memphis 706 Ex- £150 Irresistible femme crossover. Bobby Shannon — I Get My Groove / You’re an uplift - Tomar M- £175 SOLD Stunning crossover on both sides, flip is graded Ex, not as easy to turn up as you would think, scanning with this colour not great!