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Hello and welcome to the May 2018 list! Quite a strong one this time as well with some real nice and rarely offered 45’s in all sections. For instance there’s quite a few classic Chicago soul 45 collectibles, all in stunning condition. Last but not least we have one 12 inch and a few carefully selected albums. PM to order please! If you are going to the Stockholm Soul Weekender just let me know and you can pick up the records there. BR, Karl Northern Soul & Crossover 45’s Clarence Townsend – I found a new love – Clara / VG+ / £1100 (Classic NS rarity, such a lovely energetic dancer. Pure allnighter feel. Record has light mark but plays loud and strong. Label some spots, still look neat.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDxlcucdlT4 Delegates of Soul – I’ll come running back / What a lucky guy I am – Uplook / EX / £750 (Super clean copy of this allnighter monster. Don’t miss the lovely midtempo flipside.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EplNdPSh_30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGXQPw0JzAQ Barrino Brothers – Just a mistake / I’ll take my flowers right now – CB / EX / £700 (Super clean copy of this killer Detroit rarity! Two superb feel good dancers with funky drums.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDeadr1XhSo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ve11h5FEco La Reine La Mar – That’s not the way to love – Cloud / EX / £275 (Superb atmospheric NS dancer. “Mama I don’t wanna” side has programming sticker and circled title. Apart from that a super clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGGrYzcGDS0 Icemen – It’s time you knew / It’s gonna take a lot – Ole-9 / EX / £275 (Stomping group harmony NS dancer. Written by Eddie Singleton of Shine fame. Flipside is a real nice ballad. Record is warped but plays fine. Same copy as on last list but priced lowered with £75.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7LZLn6y5Ko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAUocSFLmtI Snapper – I was just passing through (Your neighborhood) – Nation-Wide / EX / £250 (Superb 1972 crossover with a long spoken intro before it turns into a lovely Jerry Butler-ish tune. *Knock, knock* “Who is it?”, “It’s me, Snapper”. Version of the track on the rare George Scott Maple LP.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZjX2OQdfHA Cleveland Robinson – Somebody to love / Boy – Nosnibor 1012 / EX / £250 (Monster crossover dancer, the later version which shares the same backing as “I got yours, you got mine” off his rare LP. “Boy” is also a later version with some lovely congas high in the mix. A rare one and yet to have it’s day.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51shucIuC7k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG_5N26eGT8 Jean Carter – Like one / That boy ain’t no good – Decca / EX / £225 (Pink demo of this stomping NS classic! Flipside is a great midtempo sound. Vinyl is absolutely clean but please note the pressing of this is not of the highest quality. Still sounds loud and clear should be added.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2PFjW1QTy4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVOXdVHtxgo Carstairs – It really hurts me girl – Red Coach / EX / £200 (White demo Sterling stamped original of this iconic masterpiece. As new copy!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFliAI4lINA Roe-O-Tation – Special category / Old love – Gerim / EX / £160 (Very special Chicago crossover soul just gaining in reputation and featuring some amazing harmonizing. Nice clean copy but “Special category” side has a little sticker smudge in the runout.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrvqaGT2ylo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMdlR7HvHvY Pace Setters – Victim of loneliness / My ship is coming in (Tomorrow) – Mica / EX / £160 (Two lovely sides of Chicago group soul, “My ship…” side is being a Vietnam protest song.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2lRj1BaD2c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IKNfgLxopw Marva Whitney – Giving up on love / This is my quest – T-Neck / EX / £150 (Killer double header, funky soul dance track backed with dramatic, marvelous midtempo crossover. Clean copy of the rarer and far more desirable vinyl copy here. Tiny punch hole through label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY9kIXIcAKs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGY7BUukNAg Jon Lucien – Would you believe in me – Rca / EX/VG+ / £150 (Promo only 1973 7 inch EP with four tracks off his Rashida LP, “Kuenda”, “Lady love”, “Love everlasting” and his classic dancer “Would you believe in me”. Complete with pic sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPJqBmBylcA Clydie King – Soft and gentle ways – Imperial / EX / £150 (Promo copy of this atmospheric NS midtempo dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYCrio49U8U Lee Fields – Tyra’s song / You’re my weakness – A&T / EX / £125 (Lovely dancer sharing the same backing with his “Take me back”. Lou Rawls/James Brown styled slowie on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsH6wykNOik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMc8lh4R3e4 Fugitives – Good lovin’ if you can get it / Love come down – Sandman / EX / £110 (Rare, classy and lovely girl group Chicago dancer. Great flipside as well.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbRmYVGlmOw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdasifc-rco Monique – No body’s baby / Truth – Maurci / EX / £100 (Early Ashford Simpson penned crossover soul fave. Flip is overlooked and great, lowrider type of sound. Record is clean but has pressing dimples, these do not affect play.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3BF5f7xqgY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No2_SW26nqw Supurbs – Only for lovers / You don’t care – Alteen / EX / £100 (Killer Chicago double header, dancer backed with a killer lowrider type of slowie. Very clean copy, light blue label variation.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Yy-SCkLrE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKwwashZNsE Sheryl Swope – Can’t get him off my mind / How you feel – Duo / EX / £100 (Just lovely energetic Chicago uptempo soul dancer. Very clean copy, usually seen more or less beat up.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVSd_66ByYo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv-ax_9vwj4 Masters of Soul – Do you really love me? / By the time I get to Phoenix – Ovide / EX / £100 (Amazing crossover backed with a super soulful version of “By the time I get to Phoenix”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnKlr704e8c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_lE4i1wFNg Intertains – Glad I found you / Need your love (Right now) – Uptown / EX / £100 (Very clean black stock copy of this excellent NS group soul double header.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L_YX7X8nJQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT7f2nj3zGo Sweethearts – No more tear – Kent / EX / £90 (Clean promo copy of this great West Coast 60’s dancer. Flip is lovely too.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBp6AD1U94E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk5TuxbEphM Johnny Nash – I’m movin’ on – Warner Bros / EX / £90 (Classic R&B/NS dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD9911ijaRY Smoke Sugar Company – Save a little love for a rainy day – Teri De / EX / £90 (Light blue first press of this excellent feel good crossover tune.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6ZvUOlxySU Modern Redcaps – Never too young (To fall in love) – Swan / EX / £70 (Issue copy mix of this fantastic, stomping NS dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JB4Y8ogyJM Chocolate Syrup – You’re off an runnin / All I ever do is dream about you – Ira / EX / £70 (Excellent 1971 group soul dancer out of New Jersey. Flip is an excellent slowie. LJ Reynolds was in this group before joining the Dramatics.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77v9cbqOK_8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-siWBjeKT3M Shirelles – Let’s give each other love – Rca / EX / £70 (Rare and great midtempo crossover dancer sharing the backing with Shirley Alstons solo effort “Can’t stop singing”. Promo copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUSSZHO-zFQ Silent Majority – Something new about you – Hot Wax / EX / £70 (Very rare vinyl issue copy of this superb Ronald Dunbar production. Usually seen on styrene issue or styrene demo.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szZ68L4OlCo Servicemen – I’ll stop loving you – Grapevine 2000 / EX / £70 (Previously unissued NS winner that finally got a release on this indemand 45 in 2003. Flip is “Sweet magic” which did get a release by the time of the recording.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxYQrm_cUto Kelly Bros. – Crystal blue persuasion – Excello / EX / £60 (Feel good classic! DJ copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJVbUs3YenI Berry Street Station – Soul over easy – LeCam / EX / £50 (Note to the NS oldies collector: Impress your friends with this very rare alternative release of the Sons of Moses “Soul symphony” instrumental.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eIkrx5-tFA Patrinell Staten – Little love affair – Sepia / EX / £45 (2004 lookalike Light in the Attic reissue of this Seattle mega rarity. Pure allnighter sound!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpqQvrn3jRM Four Sonics Plus One – Tell me you’re mine – Sidra / EX / £45 (Classic and great Detroit NS styled dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Q4I07mcZk L.J. Reynolds – All I need – Black-Lady / EX / £40 (1972 solo effort before joining the Dramatics. Cover of the Temptations song. Here on the rarer label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8taNSiFCfk Ginger Thompson – Boy watcher – 1-2-3 / EX / £40 (Charming girl version of the O’Kaysions hit. Familiar but perhaps also forgotten for many through the inclusion on a 1980’s Kent compilation. The “Walk on by” cover on the flip ain’t bad either. This side has tiny writing, “Boy watcher” side is clean.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViHXSrr6ozE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b3hvKL_87I Class-Set – My style / Julie – Mod-Art / EX / £40 (Two cool sides off their rare album.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oAhACNoEN0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvy2ZSGMxR0 Eric & the Vikings – It’s too much for a man to take too long / same – Gordy / EX / £40 (White demo of this classy midtempo dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NcmIl-NdsY Soul Brothers Six – I’ll be loving you – Atlantic / EX / £40 (Classic that still sounds great! Nice copy complete with company sleeve. “Some kind of wonderful” side has “$1” rubber stamp) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zejNA1Yq69Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MouM59AbnE Precisions – If this is love (I’d rather be lonely) – Drew / EX / £35 (Clean copy of this NS oldie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1P5JGOQdeg Leon Thomas – Just in time to see the sun – Flying Dutchman / EX / £35 (White demo of this lovely jazzy xover dancer. Underrated and still largely under the radar that should take off in price once better known.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc66g-N2IHs Monzas – Hey! I know you – Pacific / EX / £25 (Light blue label variation of this fine midtempo group sound. First label before Wand.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4ZQDnDmpgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFWKKY0S2wI Tommy Yates – Darling, something’s gotta give – Verve / EX / £25 (Promo copy of this early Tommy Tate 45. Firm midtempo crossover.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlYjojS6ngs Ethics – Look at me now / Think about tomorrow – Vent / EX / £15 (Lovely Philly soul cheapie. Label number label variation.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSFFhcPFrv0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74sN-RE0pmw Kim Weston – It should have been me – Tamla / EX / £15 (Superb early soul sound. Cool looking white demo copy, date written on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igGYlm0I4s8 Sharpees – Tired of being lonely – One-Derful / EX / £12 (Lovely Chicago cheapie. Punch hole through label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eHY_z4TFaE Art Gentry – This is my chance / Shirley Brown – Even if the signs are wrong – Kent Select / EX / £10 (Two amazing never-released-at-the-time A-Bet sides. One crossover dancer, flip being my pick, superb crossover soul with an almost two step feel.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxbQepHwvio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-nJHuhQf4A Modern Soul & Two Step 45’s Reason Why – Step inside my world / So long letter – Polydor / EX / £650 (One of the rarest and best Polydor 45’s. Two magic modern soul sides penned by Willie Hutch with “Step inside my world” only being available on issue copies.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBcHQQr9hZg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJplU6dY8hE B.B.P. (Business Before Pleasure) – (I’m in) The prime of love / Funk you – Stang / EX / £650 (Awesome modern soul with a young Melissa Morgan singing. Flip is more funky and also a winner. White demo copy, both sides of the label has marker pen scribbles.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwHEy4MuHOk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OtF8BSwSHE Reachers – I just want to do my own thing / Reach on back – Magic Disc / EX / £400 (Nice clean copy of this classic modern soul sound that just seem to gain more and more in popularity. Flip is a overlooked funky disco track with crashing drums.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pP-j5PRuzk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY-NhYdPmWE Major Thomas – And you know’ it / Wake up crying – Lion’s / VG+ / £200 (Killer boogie! So rare. Label has been signed by artist. Record has some light marks, plays well but not perfect.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBEYr1P3v8M Saturn Symphony Orchestra – Capricorn flight / Sugar dreams – Fraternity / EX / £175 (Killer remake of “Space funk”, flip is more of the same.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsQ2yqzVswo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlYd0pclAxc Eboney Essence – Let me in / Unsatisfied man – Goodie Train / EX / £175 (Two great takes of the Jean Battle tunes. One dancer, one deep soul ballad.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmhPsdrvlig Chocolate Buttermilk Band – Can’t let go / Ain’t no way – CBM / EX / £175 (Deep boogie dancer backed with an intense slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-5QcfoHh9Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxoG-cyVEGo Al Hudson & Soul Partners – I’m about lovin’ you / Almost ain’t good enough – Atco / EX / £150 (Rare and popular issue only modern soul dancer, backed with a epic slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU56r7pGvsw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_uIgRCX0TI Kyonz Howard – Goin’ away – Christie / EX / £100 (Rare soulful boogie indie and a good one! Killer basslines.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77oIOuwLZN0 Holidays – Gettin kind of serious / Inst – Marathon / EX / £100 (Very rare first version of this truly epic 2 stepper! Apart from being another version this one is credited to Holidays instead of Holiday and the semi instrumental flipside is real nice too. The way more commonly seen re-make has another flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyG8wd9MPsI Four Below Zero – My baby’s got E.S.P. – Roulette / EX / £80 (DJ copy of this classic modern soul/proto disco dancer. Signed Patrick Adams, of course. This version is a bit more polished than the P&P one. Clean copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R9bsxCQV1Q Galaxy – Self made man – Saturn / EX / £75 (Super deep and soulful instrumental. Rare one especially on this logo design label variation. Usually turns up double listing the poor “Mandingo warrior” side. Label has tear and small rubber stamp from previous owner, says “D.J. Glennzo”. FU DJ Glennzo.) https://youtu.be/BOzwkDMSDYc?t=165 Tony Gregory – You lift me from the ground – Tee Gee EX / £70 (Great modern dancer from Jamaica. Tiny writing on both sides of the label, say “FUNK” on one side and “SOUL” on one side. There’s also a “Made in Jamaica” stamp, labels still looks neat.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqwHu5u59Lo Randy Brown – I’m always in the mood – Parachute / EX / £70 (Feel good modern classic which is rare on 45 being the b-side on issue copies and not on demos.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Q7iS9gNo0 Peggy Scott – Things have more meaning now – Old Town / EX / £60 (Personal fave! Superb atmospheric floater type of modern dancer. Promo copy, never seen an issue of this.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbxfhP8HOZ4 Innervision – Gotta find a way to get back home / I just want to love you – Ariola America / EX / £60 (Two great modern soul sides, uptempo dancer backed with midtempo floater type of sound. Rare issue copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBD6GpTQhvM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHFIOpWgXow Symbol 8 – Call on me / I thought you wanted to dance – Shock / EX / £60 (Funky modern double sider of the highest quality. “Call on me” is not available on the Midtown release nor on the Shock demo copies.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwYJ4ZddLCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoMqconV26U Timeless Legend – I was born to love you – Dawn-Lite/P-Vine / EX / £60 (Classic! High quality japanese reissue with lookalike labels.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NBF_-IGJgs Janette Renee – Whats on your mind / I’m gonna be your lover – Sheridan House / EX / £50 (Soulful building dancer on this cult label. Boogie business on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXwFYnMWfTk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCJSe5V-0vo Dionne Warwicke – You’re gonna need me / (I’m) Just being myself – WB / VG+ / £50 (Two classic H-D-H + Popcorn Wylie sides of amazing quality. Record just shy of EX, YGNM side plays well and IJBM side with some faint occasional crackle. Still a real nice copy. Palm boulevard label design.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYDtnEt0UQU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY5C7BURnxQ Windy City – We party heavy up in heah / Good guys don’t always win – Innovation II / EX / £50 (White demo of this essential double header, a breezy dancer backed with a version of the Sam Dees song.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0Qq6l3UY0Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSfbWPe5ewE Pulse – Sunshine – Street Soul / EX / £45 (A MJ Soul classic! First time on 45 on this since long out of print and indemand reissue.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1OqqgJllsA True Image – I’m not over you yet – Grapevine 2000 / EX / £40 (Reissue of this classic modern rarity. With the bonus of a previously unissed extended version.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZQhQ1eAWek Demetrius (Dee Harvey) – Make it easy on yourself / William Bollinger – Your arms around him – [no label] / EX / £40 (Two previously unissued sides from the Sounds of Memphis label. First time on 45, real nice soulful boogie backed with deep soul.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13ugfDrML44 Norma Jenkins – Can you imagine that – Desert Moon / EX / £25 (Mecca classic and a recent Butch spin. Minty grey label vinyl copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AQfKYcA82Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BzNKTflUhM Innervision – Honey baby (Be mine) – Private Stock / EX / £10 (Classic modern soul dancer! Stock copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7h9xGVUmlY Garland Green – I’ve quit running the streets – Expansion / EX / £8 (First time on 45 on this 2016 Expansion release. Modern soul classic initially on his “Love is what we came here for” LP. ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymzky1om5LI Ballad/Deep/Sweet/Group Harmony 45’s Darling Dears – I don’t think I’ll ever love another / And I love you – Flower City / EX / £575 (Nice clean original copy of this basement ballad double header. Same copy as last list but slashed £75 off the price here.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAgo7X2atXo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d1ZebeXDZ0 Betty Wright – Paralyzed – Deep City / EX / £350 (Early Betty Wright killer, superb slowie with a lowrider feel.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REqvUw2obNo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jU15E7Elm8 Soft Touch – Look up, look down / Plenty action- Sundance / EX / £250 (Classic funk, sweet soul flipside setup. And what a sweet soul track!! Vinyl is very clean but the funk side plays with a little static. Likely gonna disappear with a few more plays or a deep clean.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVxPkBrMoeU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWt1RSZ8bDk Willis Johnson & the JM’s Funk Factory – Tell me – Saluda / EX / £150 (Rare South Carolina sweet soul winner. Tiny label tear, still looks great and clean apart from that.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKQ8nLIPNV0 Specials – You stood me up / Everybody say yea- Satch / EX / £120 (Classy Chicago double header, one group ballad and one dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLf-62FPkyw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAceIzPj5h0 Ronnie Walker – Really, really love you – Philips / EX / £100 (Sugar sweet sweet soul classic! Clean copy complete with company sleeve. Label has bb hole.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXzzTDocYZ4 Allison & Calvin Turner – Yeah, memories – Checker / EX / £90 (Perhaps the Turner Brothers best 45, just an amazing ballad. Clean issue copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykx-WTy5EvY Family Connection – This time / Lost her love – Jabali / EX / £90 (Clean original copy of this amazing sweet soul double header.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvKeeH7V4dY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INitZRLY7RM Chester Randle’s Soul Sender’s – Why did I let you go – Anla / EX / £80 (Charming basement styled slowie with hard drums. Funky uptempo flip with an Archie Bell/TSU Toronades feel.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZl1mmQoXOo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg7owT0kGbA Milton Floyd – I’m a shadow / Anyway I can – RIM / EX / £75 (Sweet soul masterpiece backed with a fast funky dancer. Vintage price sticker on label that looks like it can be easily removed.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32_cUGL12mA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOgT_AEtjHY Hands of Time – This love for real / I’ll never forget you – Inner City / EX / £70 (Yellow label copy of this classic Leroy Hutson penned double header. Two dreamy sides of the highest quality.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9vPBCg8Y9M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzmw4oFxoPc Jimmy Braswell – Time waits for no man / This time it’s got to be for real – Jar-Val / EX / £60 (Two sides for the mature soul listener on a obscure Macon, Georgia 45. One slow side, one midtempo crossover.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahsltWx8Nf8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4jTzf13dc4 Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr – You can’t blame me / Your love keeps drawing me closer – Capsoul / EX / £60 (Super clean copy of this amazing group soul double header.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YPehAj8JJU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEWssQlpIBA Eula Cooper – I need you more / Mr. Henry – Note / VG+ / £50 (Amazing soulful slowie out of Muscle Shoals. Record has some very light marks, plays well.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKQ9uoxhPsc Billy Guy – Hug one another – All Platinum / EX / £50 (Killer slowie from the former Coasters member. Slight funky feel and with some psych elements in the form of fuzz guitar and breaks. Blank b-side, great using when setting the counter balance on your turntable.:)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bujvz0r7W5k Exceptionals – What about me / Unlucky girl – GRT / EX / £50 (Killer sweet soul backed with a nice midtempo crossover track. Different and IMO better mix to the Way Out release.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9xoCGwVOMc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDe1C5cfwSI Pretenders – Hearts were made to love / For the rest of my days – Carnival / VG / £45 (Intense and highly recommended group soul double header. One of their rarer 45’s. Record has no visual scratches etc but a matte finish. Plays with a very slight static background noise, still sound ok.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5meLYIitfBs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLuCLouMDlo Diabolics – Key to your heart – Sundance / EX / £40 (Great sweet soul somewhat overshadowed by the Soft Touch 45 on the same label. Funky flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rOr__Obz8E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN1tTz-22wI Answers to Love – Try my love / It was real – Lion / VG / £35 (Rare issue copy with the issue only “Try love”. Two fab sweet soul sides! Record has many light marks, “Try my love” side plays overall well but the flip has a little crackle in places.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSVIzEH3Yd4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XlRSoKipNw Natural Experience – Hide and seek – BL&J / EX / £25 (Superb and classic sounding sweet soul ballad. DJ copy complete with IRDA distribution sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k1FAjXeFtA Timmy Willis – Easy as saying 1-2-3 – Jubilee / EX / £12 (Great looking white demo of this intense deep soul cut that featured on the Dave Godin Deep Soul Treasure comp.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM8eMvzFqb4 Soul/Boogie 12” Garfield Fleming – Don’t sent me away – Becket / VG+ / £110 (Modern soul classic! And a total evergreen, never seem to get old. Extended 12 inch mix with killer intro, much prefer this version to the 45 one. Promo copy complete with company sleeve. Record has some light sleeve marks not affecting play.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzDXIrf_vGo Soul Albums Tony Fox – The beginning – Blaster / EX/EX / £200 (Classic rare soul album title including the awesome dancers “Let, let love, and be love” and “I wanna get next to you”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvcbHYSnZuU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmAE4UQK5YA Little Janice – Today’s youth – Pzazz / EX/EX / £175 (Rare one! Unfortunately something of a one tracker but what a track! “Since you’ve been gone” is just so good! Nice, clean copy with cover still in shrink.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds56r853lDw Joann Garrett – Just a taste – Chess / EX/EX / £85 (Overall nice Chicago soul album but the big standout for me is the crazy good “It’s no secret”, a real wow track.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCBjbVUL6qA Reggie S – Give me back some lovin’ – Shasa / EX / £45 (Superb 1983 Orlando, Florida release. Killer modern soul indie with personal standouts being the firm two stepper ”Where’s your love”. Boogie lovers will get theirs in “Holdin’ on”, “Are you ready for me”, the title track and more. Second press with printed inlay rather than real cover.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfj7R_cY1Kw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvLr82dVx94 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRToPEHXPGE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKNvbUYOL4o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7v3ZXnUGdA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl_178_oByw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v8JZ0t07L4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muLRF8tZvxQ Impressions – The young mods’ forgotten story – Curtom / EX/EX / £35 (Nice copy of their classic 1969 album. Solid listening throughout, as expected.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–wgHJfGCns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i2gJau5fwk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7WEignY2-A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1bVy2xEFkY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_9Xy2JF1vo Roshell Anderson – Introducing – Sunburst / EX/EX / £25 (With the insanely good, and quirky slowie “I’m pushing on” which just builds and builds. The perfect 3am music. Same company as Melvin Bliss. Cover still in shrink, cut corner.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OleeeyI4OeE Chocolate Milk – s/t – Rca / EX/VG+ / £15 (With the full length version of “How about love”, essential for all lovers of 2 step. Cover has faint ring wear.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5GeYmNL2ZY Philippé Wynne – Wynne jammin’ – Uncle Jam / EX/EX / £8 (With the killer “Hotel eternity”, love this one so much. “You gotta take chances” is fantastic too. Superb copy in shrink, complete with lyric inner sheet.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMXGkXR4OoE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT2sJHKJFcw

As for runout grooves, A-side of mine has "A-2001" and "10698" and B-side has "A. 2002" (dot is higher up) and "10699". This copy was found before 2006 (and in the Memphis area) and should deffo be an original.

No idea, getting confusing! My friend has a reissue of the "Cry love" with thin text, will ask for a pic.

The other title but "Cry love" looks the same.

Both of these are the originals... Compare the smallest text to the one I posted earlier. Much thinner and crisper on the reissue, you can clearly see it's laser printed.

Track list: Jewels – Opportunity – Dimension Soul-Teasers – On a hot summer day in the big city – Joker Patience Valentine – Walking up to a dream – Trush Barbara Jean English – Comin’ or goin – Alithia Cookie Woodson – I’ll be true – Colossus Touch of Class – Love me baby – Renfro Carmelita – Rose bud – Carmen Carol Anderson – Sad girl – Fee Ginie Lynn – In love – Misty Kimrah Ladies Band – Thinking of you – Earth Wind Jean Shy – What can I do I’m so in love with – Fantasy Mary Clark – You got your hold on me – La Shawn Soulettes – Find somebody new – Dud Sound Otisettes – In your arms I’m gonna stay – Jonco California Girls – Your love puzzles me – Doorway Sweet Breeze – Slow change-up – Willpower Fuzz – Leave it all behind me – Calla Dee Dee Sharp – My best friend’s man – Atco Liz Lands – Don’t shut me out – One-Derful Betty Fikes & the Passions – I can’t lie to my heart – Southbound YBS – I could love but one boy – Ariola Vessie Simmons – Better-to bend than break – Simco Sophisticates – Caged bird – Janus Bernadette Bascom – I don’t wanna lose you – Solidarity

Thanks Carl! Sent you a PM mgriff.

PM to reserve! Northern Soul, Crossover & Funk 45’s Voltaire’s - My, my, my baby / Movin’ movin’ on - Bacone / EX / £450 (Superb classic group harmony NS dancer. Flipside is more of the same.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO05AAD14BE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsaOgteioKw Icemen - It’s time you knew / It’s gonna take a lot - Ole-9 / EX / £350 (Stomping group harmony NS dancer. Written by Eddie Singleton of Shine fame. Flipside is a real nice ballad. Record is warped but plays fine.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7LZLn6y5Ko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAUocSFLmtI Leonard Adair - That smile upon your face - Stage Production / VG / £350 (All-time Chicago great, super deep crossover. Record has light marks but plays more or less clean.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H65DgE_pYC0 Minits - Still a part of me - MGM Sounds of Memphis / EX £250 (Feelgood crossover classic that needs no introduction. Pristine vinyl white demo copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iocm_k_rqkw Bonnevilles - Play it cool / I’ll be right there - Now / EX / £250 (Simply amazing group soul double header, one midtempo one slower. Huge demand for this rare Washington, DC release. Nice clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WRluEnpMYk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc5lNtovcp0 Perfections - Girl you better hurry / Get on down - Tri-City / VG+ / £250 (Lovely Detroit double header with some serious group harmonies. Vinyl has a few light marks and scuffs on both sides but plays well.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEgVmzCchgo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2dCYYImTdA Continental Showstoppers - Never set me free / Not too young - Seventy 7 / EX / £250 (Killer midtempo dancer backed with a storming version of the Jackie Beaver song.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFwcWfzXzwk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48rRUoSeB4A Count Yates - Cruising - New Bag / EX / £250 (Rare and fabulous crossover dancer that sounds like a mix between Aaron Neville and Willie Tee. Tape swapper sound from me early 2000’s, unknown then and still a lesser known but should have it’s day soon. Promo copy.) https://www.mixcloud.com/CarlHedberg/spring-fever-warm-up-mix-for-stockholm-soul-weekender-2018/ (9:38 in) Melvin Bliss – Synthetic substitution / Reward – Sunburst / EX / £220 (Funky soul classic. Here on the more sought after vinyl issue, logo copy. “Synthetic substitution” side has x on label, flipside some more writing.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDHwtC5iv1U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYqvIFPkWjg Victoria Williams & J.B. Ledbetter - Show some sign / We’re so satisfied - Verve / EX / £180 (Driving NS dancer with a hint of R&B feel. DJ copy and comes In company sleeve, flipside has writing on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRUXg1PLUig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsCwwVIrq1I Ebonies feat. Roy Williams - You got what I want / I’m not asking for much - Midwest / EX / £175 (Storming group harmony crossover dancer. Former Keb Darge Chandlers cover up the youtube clip informs us. Flip is a nice slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4kbOpFXeiA Creations - A dream / Footsteps - Zodiac / VG+ / £150 (Essential Detroit crossover! Best version to me. Flipside ain’t bad either. Logo copy, “A dream” side is EX and flip has some light sleeve marks not affecting play.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFAHxZTsoDY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG61FSTtX5E Impalas - Speed up - Capitol / EX / £140 (Demo copy and my preferred version of this lovely congas fuelled crossover dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oDVnPqSkKA Johnny K - I got bills to pay / I’m afraid of the dark - Drive / EX / £125 (Two excellent sides of funky Miami soul. Label has tiny bit of general wear plus bb hole.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz55vjIz1yk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIq_TjaQghc Prophecy - Rain in my life - All Platinum / EX / £100 (Amazing atmospheric crossover, with Lou Courtney on vocals.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3rxTy9fafc Freddie Hughes & the Chevelles - I just found out / I’ve got my own mind - Janus / EX / £70 (Such a beauty, flip ain’t bad either.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loZ6iSOBaTE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5XHsS66_dk Eddie Holman - She’s wanted (In three states) / M.R.S. Band - Sunset on ridge - Grapevine 2000 / EX / £60 (Superb demo take on the Larry Clinton classic. Sold for way more on Discogs.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-btE79pKBTk Al Williams - Try them - Grapevine 2000 / EX / £40 (Previously unissued, and fantastic La Beat recording. One of the best things to come out both on Grapevine 2000 and on La Beat, such a killer NS dancer. Long out of print and big demand.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYH7BTtsbaM Satisfactions - One light two lights / Turn back the tears - Lionel / EX / £12 (Essential cheapie for all lovers of crossover. Sounds as fresh now as when I first heard it. The creepy lyrics offers a laugh too, and the flip is almost as good as well. Company sleeve is a bit battered.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxzPBO3aQr4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvT1rc3X66s Emotions - So I can love you - Volt / EX / £10 (Vinyl copy of this ultra classy crossover cut.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r8n64Oq8h4 Esquires - You’ve got the power / No doubt about it - Wand / EX / £6 (Lovely cheapie from the falsetto masters. Nice clean copy complete with company sleeve. Only flaw is a cut out hole through the label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdgu3ylueds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT1WPn7jPj0 Modern Soul 45’s Special Touch - Shakin’ your body / Love that’s for real - Brackett / EX / £500 (Dead rare and killer double header. Though boogie dancer with amazing synths backed with an absolutely solid two stepper.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7jK46odC6o (45 version is 4:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3MKT9MZjf0 Gil Scott-Heron – When you are who you are / Lady Day and John Coltrane – Philips / EX / £300 (UK only 45 for “When you are who you are”, and flip is as good. Rare and highly sought after! Tiny warp not affecting play.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7YqQIO9UAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aRNUsmfeck Future 2000 - Good things - Rota / EX / £225 (Classic NYC feel good modern soul from Tony Aitken and his group.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9kdkdf2Go0 New Horizon - True love Pt. 1 / Pt. 2 - Adella / EX / £200 (Interesting and rather great little 45 from 1977. Part one starts out mellow with an earthy almost folky vibe and then builds and builds. Part two is done building, it’s a real deep disco jam. Just wish it was a 12 inch with the whole thing! Tiny label damage on edge.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6puNWm9UzRw Topaz - Without you I’m through - Rca / EX / £150 (Superb, lush 1977 midtempo modern soul. One of the hardest issue only major releases and not on any album.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09Hr2jXUCds Neo Experience - Human - Sahara / EX / £150 (Popular modern soul dance take on the Tommy Hunt song. Desert label design label variation. Rare Philly indie, flip is a nice ballad.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBd3t40gB3M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckqac2hSnME Flipside - Havin’ a party - Flipside / EX / £150 (Killer modern soul dancer which were reissued a couple of years ago.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvx_sFAae2A Sly, Slick & Wicked - Ready for you / Sho’ nuff - People / EX / £100 (Classic on it’s most desirable form - purple vinyl issue copy. Killer midtempo modern soul backed with their epic and slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cMaw3MXmKo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOhi5yWa_8M Bobby Patterson - I’m in love with you - Jetstar / EX / £100 (Lovely feelgood George Jackson penned midtempo dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKuJtgSEPMw Pretenders - A broken heart cries / John Edwards - How can I go on without you - Kent Select / EX/EX / £100 (Two real gems that was never released at the time of recordings. 2006 release that is since long is sold out and deleted and now heavily indemand selling for more than the asked price on Discogs.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYMoCUEN1XI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48x2GjtERUc Marvin Gaye - Where are we going? - Motown / EX/EX / £70 (2016 Japanese release that was limited to 500 copies. Sold out instantly and now very hard to find. Only way to get this on 45, fantastic and never released by the time of it’s recording. Flipside is Donald Byrd and his version of the same song.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56AgF4gSSZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTFFt8bimp4 Dottie Pearson - A house made of love / Bring it over baby - Grapevine 2000 / EX / £70 (Previously unreleased modern soul gems that finally got a release in 2004 on this 45. Indemand and since long out of print.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o6IEAqwYTI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF4yz2grfOM Melvin Davis - You made me over - Invictus / EX / £60 (Promo copy of this modern soul classic that never grows old. Flipside has date and radio station stamp.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiBomGHg2_U Debbie Taylor - Just don’t pay / I don’t wanna leave you - Arista / EX / £50 (Lovely modern soul double header! Nice clean copy complete with company sleeve. White label variation.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LUCqV_fe4c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGIygLsHKJY Four Wonders - Just looking for my love - Solid Foundation / EX / £50 (Promo copy of this great Cleveland modern dancer. Stereo side has two X and a B written on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA9_UA_9Z-M Windy City - We party heavy up in heah / Good guys don’t always win - Innovation II / EX / £50 (White demo of this essential double header, a breezy dancer backed with a version of the Sam Dees song.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0Qq6l3UY0Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSfbWPe5ewE Windy City - Hey its over / If by chance - Warner Bros / EX / £45 (Just lovely 1974 soul pearl which is issue only on the national release. Flip is a great subtle ballad.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbW3KRbV9-M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKBGRBgJLOs Butch & the Newports – Out of my hands / I’m only a man – Black Rock / VG / £45 (Fantastic atmospheric crossover backed with feelgood dancer. Oliver Cheathams first group. Label has some wear and marks, vinyl has plenty of marks but plays decent with only minor crackles.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIsmS5uhuGM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YddidTv17xo Darrow Fletcher – No limit / What good am I without you – Kent Select / EX/EX / £45 (Previously unissued version of the well covered “No limit”, and easily the best version. A good few of his mid 70’s recordings for Crossover records were pure gold. Highly sought after and since long sold out 2012 release. With his NS classic on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDXkKrWoKhQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY9aAc-Z6qM Main Ingredient - Instant love / Let me prove my love to you - Rca / EX / £35 (Lovely feelgood modern soul dancer. Flip is a real nice JR Bailey written ballad which was sampled for Alicia Keys. Date written on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpTexYLeFHw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yskneKJFaSk Margie Joseph - Come on back to me lover - Atlantic / EX / £35 (Johnny Bristol penned modern soul classic that still sounds the business. Rarer issue copy with “He came into my life” on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY7lAVWGK48 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAImfDc4lYw Armenta & Majik - I wanna be with you - Savoir Faire / EX/EX / £20 (Tough 1983 boogie which is really rare on US 7”. This is the Scandinavian copy complete with pic sleeve, same as the one in the video below.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boMYLFnEwiQ Dynamics - We found love - Columbia / EX / £15 (Lovely floater, same sided demo copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDbxH8-p3Vs Barrett Strong - Surrender - Capitol / VG+ / £15 (Demo copy of this stunning modern dancer. Mono side is clean but stereo side has a small mark causing a few soft ticks.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ3EDTVm8uI Love Committee - Am I wasting time - Ariola America / EX / £12 (Lovely modern dancer, Philly soul magic. Number written on both sides of the label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4LY5Znzvrg Ron Shy - Don’t they know - Soul Junction / EX / £12 (Sold out reissue from 2015 with a previously unissued version on the flip. Killer modern soul dancer!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRgrNZUpHIk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNMkMXtbxOI Innervision - Honey baby (Be mine) - Private Stock / EX / £10 (Nice crisp stock copy complete with company sleeve. Classic modern soul dancer!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7h9xGVUmlY L.V. Johnson - I love you, I want you, I need you / I don’t really care - ICA / EX / £10 (Killer midtempo modern dancer backed with an even better two step track.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-kcAEcD6CQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5QrrC5K7Gw Little Anthony - Your love - Songbird / EX / £8 (Deep midtempo modern/2 step dancer with a tough bass break. Not the same track as his one on PCM Records.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocOkT-I4-Pk Betty Everett - Keep it up - Fantasy / EX / £6 (Superb dancer with a rare groove feel. Promo copy with date written on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmxDKjMl9ZE Stirling Silver - Sunshine (When I got you) - Columbia / EX / £6 (Rarer issue of this under the radar midtempo modern that should go big, such a nice midtempo dancer. Promo stamp on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSDhlF1i54Y Intruders - A nice girl like you - TSOP / EX / £6 (Promo copy of this nice modern classic.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6J5WQaKCS4 Love Committee - Darling come back home - TSOP / EX / £6 (Superb version of the Eddie Kendricks song.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5DIv7e-6CU Michael Henderson - Take me I’m yours - Buddah / EX / £6 (Modern classic! 45 version is superior to the album one. White demo.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua7KGT7XS5k Holland-Dozier - Why can’t we be lovers - Invictus / EX / £6 (Classic! Clean copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD6fphEzlsM Two Step 45’s J-Phakta - Is it love - Symian / EX / £550 (Ultra rare and ultra good 1987 Memphis indie, one of the ultimate two step collector pieces. I have just upgraded with a copy with the picture sleeve, I found this one locally in River Records in Memphis around ten years ago. Label has writing, looks like a dedication from group member Kenny Johnson. Vinyl is super clean apart from a slight warp not affecting play.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKA1JMIzzxA Brief Encounter - Human / Total satisfaction - Sound Plus / EX / £225 (White demo of this classic two step double header. You come for the “Human” side and stays for the “Total satisfaction” one.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjYdC60zuI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt2mvfh_1oc Motha’s Funkk - We’ve got love - Street Star / EX / £225 (Unique sounding Arkansas release with some killer grooves and group harmonies.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXI9HjrRgIc Jungle Rock - Life is a gamble - Its A Thang / EX / £75 (Amazing mellow groove type of slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th9v-B0fWbE Holiday - Getting kind of serious - Marathon / EX / £50 (One of my fave songs, just melt inside everytime I hear this. The later more common but better version here, label has a 50 cent stamp.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNicsaQ2xy4 Full Speed - It must be love - Real Thing / VG+ / £25 (Stunning femme soul mellow groove. Personal fave, just so soulful. Red label/blue logo label variation.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWzReWG_33g Lamont Johnson - Masta luva - Tabu / EX / £20 (White demo of this tough two stepper.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1qApo46Eb0 Caprells - What you need baby - Ariola America / EX / £15 (White demo of this 2 step all timer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3RN6aLJ9Pw Serenade - La la for love / I like the little boy in you - Phoenix EX / £12 (Two epic Clarence Johnson productions, two step deluxe! Two pen marks on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZNGW7H23dI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1xsSJclkzs Ann Peebles feat Donald Bryant - Mon belle amour / Hi / EX / £10 (Two step classic, as good as they come!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufPKi9anJco Soul Survivors - City of brotherly love - TSOP / EX / £8 (Rare groove classic, did I hear someone say reeewiiiiiind?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIe4sRLvUdU Meters - Be my lady - WB / EX / £8 (Smoooth two step classic. Promo copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWIqgKoMp0o Gene Van Buren - You’ve got me here I want you - Tamla / EX £6 (White demo of this top class stepper.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRjw9bM_r8Y Direct Current - When its love - TEC / EX / £6 (Nice clean copy of this smooooth classic.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJkzsKQIwc0 Bobby Williams - You need love like I do - R&R / EX / £6 (Vinyl copy of this classic cut.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PiejiG-buI Checkmates Ltd - Make love to your mind - Greedy / EX / £5 (Deep and dirty version of the Bill Withers song. With more than a hint of two step feel. Vinyl copy, flipside has writing on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUXRwLB2fOE Bonnie Pointer - I wanna make it (In your world) - Motown / VG+ / £5 (Untypical sound, absolutely superb soul with a folky feel and a two step beat.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbM8hpaHpQ8 B.A.D. - Stay awhile - Sinban / EX / £5 (Essential two step with a great dance beat. Two X on label. No soundfile just buy it blind and you won’t be disappointed!) Ballad/Deep/Sweet/Group Harmony 45’s Darling Dears - I don’t think I’ll ever love another / And I love you - Flower City / EX / £650 (Nice clean original copy of this basement ballad double header. Rare and indemand!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAgo7X2atXo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d1ZebeXDZ0 Little Melvin & the Boleros - I’m in love (Yes I am) / Jealous lover - Valarie / EX / £450 (Amazing sweet soul backed with a great crossover dancer. Super nice clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8oJUi2qNlk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzovmH_c8_c Unlimited Four - True love is hard to find (I believe in you) / Somebody help, please - Chanson / EX / £330 (Huge demand for this killer lowrider type of slowie. Flip is a gritty dancer who has fans as well. Tiny pen scribbling on the ballad side label, apart from that a super clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9EcsrOeKCo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgOH3DoF9Fo Gloria & the Relations - Hook line and sinker - Bonnie / EX / £225 (Heavy indemand for this amazing lowrider type of ballad. Tiny tear on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo8zmr9ajF8 Charley Wynn - It’s you I love / Action time - Jim Gem / EX / £225 (Rare, excellent and powerful deep soul backed with a gritty dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw8hUpN1aM0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag5pHFYwGg4 Thomas Sisters - Hey pretty boy - Sassy / EX/EX / £225 (Lovely harmonies on this gospel feel slowie, super soulful! Clean copy complete with pic sleeve. Sold for £250 on Discogs last year.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbXlJ5gPW6M Atlantis - So sad, so long - A Tribute to Atlantis / EX / £225 (Nice clean copy of this absolutely superb Ohio ballad with a mellow groove feel. Epic stuff!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyEqdDG3eYQ Harrison & the Majestic Kind - Tearing me up inside - Coin / EX / £175 (Simply amazing Chicago group harmony cut, such a beauty. First label before Twinight. Label has a little wear and a round white sticker.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DomVhD6rI5Y Talisman – Shady side of town / Running from the devil – Head Hunters / EX / £160 (Lovely group harmony sound with a funky flip. Current indemander, nice clean flat copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRJtw1WqQhQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of72xwoxH_c Gene Middleton - When a boy becomes a man / You need love - D and B / EX / £100 (Excellent deep soul on a rare Tampa Florida release.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTyPI_KJaNY Mike & the Censations - There is nothing I can do about it - Highland / EX / £70 (Nice clean copy of this essential group soul anthem. His best! With quirky lyrics to go with it. Dance flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ9aWyblplQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMl8KiKRCxk Mike & the Censations - Gonna try to get you back - Revue / EX / £15 (Mike James Kirkland quality slowie. Promo copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZQkEchvbJw Mike & the Censations - You’re living a lie - Revue / EX / £12 (More Mike James Kirkland quality.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsJNh2uETb0 Mike & the Censations - Victim of circumstance - Highland / EX / £12 (Even more Mike James Kirkland quality.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOn3gM0-za8 Otisettes – Sitting alone (In my lonely room) – Epic / EX / £60 (Orange label copy of this killer dreamy feel ballad. Only tucked away at the b-side of the scarce issue copies, demos came without this side.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af-e54KaeIk John Gary Williams - In love with you - Stax / EX / £60 (Lovely and tricky to find ballad. Clean vinyl copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ImdHlWsnIU Bull & the El Capalara’s - No sign of sadness - Bell / EX / £60 (Rarer issue copy of this real nice lowrider type of slowie. Cut out hole in run out groove, not near the playing grooves.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrVKUusxOSc Equations - Oh, you sweet darling / Have faith - All Platinum / EX / £50 (Two lovely group harmony ballads. Label has very light ring wear) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7J-dQ9kvR4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA2RXq8QEdk New Experience – It doesn’t seem so long ago – Ariola America / EX / £40 (Amazing sweet soul ballad, rare one that only came out on the b-side of the issue copies.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J--svF0TayE Pretenders - I call it love - Carnival / VG+ £30 (Carnival 550 group harmony version with Carnival Kings “Feelin’ good” on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yskN2ojCCb8 Wallace Brothers - Line between love and hate - Sims / VG+ / £30 (Classic deep soul. Vinyl has a few small dimples which is not affecting play.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9frCwrbraSA Manhattans - Follow your heart - Carnival / EX / £20 (Amazing 1965 group harmony effort from this highly talented group.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3A2elFBhKM Manhattans - Give him up - Deluxe / EX / £6 (Excellent George Kerr production that was also made by Whatnauts on the GSF label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls_R21w_KxU Ray Gant & Arabian Knights – Don’t leave me baby – Jay-Walking / EX / £20 (Super soulful, and to my ears superior version to the Maxine Brown track released on the Epic label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW6pz3Eyov8 Four Mints - You’re my desire / You want to come back - Capsoul EX / £15 (Amazing group harmony slowie backed with a midtempo dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3DAZLD7U3g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr5dHNi41gk Four Mints - No longer - Loren/Numero / EX / £6 (Previously unissued gem, as good as the best cuts off their album.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtW-bzSGMJw Bump & the Soul Stompers - I can remember / Standing on the outside - Damon / EX / £10 (Two previously unissued sides on a Numero 2013 release. Crossover heaven backed with a lowrider type of sound.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nVL4DdM0lo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSeH8G16TV4 Knight Bros. - Temptation ‘bout to get me - Checker / EX / £8 (Classic Chicago slowie, such a great one. Later label design.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv8Jqu1eDwU Village Choir - Talk to me sometimes / The switch - SCM / EX / £8 (First label of this sublime slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VTe8Z0TEew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94_g8ghsMuI Billy Harner - Fool me - Open / EX / £6 (Lovely cheapie somewhere in beat ballad meats lowrider territory. Logo label design like the one in the youtube clip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcexvRqvhLg Soul/Disco 12” Ty Karim & George Griffin - Keep on doin’ whatcha’ doin’ / Catch action - Sheridan House / EX / £100 (Classic two step backed with a nice boogie dancer. First label before Kon-kord.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOShSnodo1A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9Gim-rVfio Clausel - Let me love you - Up Right / EX / £100 (Killer modern soul! On the full lenght 12 inch version which is far inferior to the 7 edit which just ends when things starts to be real good. Original stock copy with Masterdisk runout stamp.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHEY5pK_1T0 Rov Vé - Gotta go by what you tell me - Home of the Brave / EX / £12 (Modern soul pearl, version of the Ron Keith track.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQuc4fiWfW0 Howard Johnson - Keepin’ love new - A&M / EX / £10 (USA white promo copy of this modern soul masterpiece. 3:47 and 4:05 versions.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONx0VM4N_Gg James Simpson Band Penetration - Can’t get over you - Penco / EX / £8 (Lovely sweet soul ballad on a obscure New York release.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESVlYnq68dI Bobby Womack - How could you break my heart / Give it up / The roots in me - Arista / EX / £8 (1987 UK 12 incher with these three great tracks off his 1979 “Roads of life” album.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjl7cZ5DjD4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_qp6_ueLWs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H42Ckqlj8bs Gene Chandler - Make the living worthwhile - Chi Sound / EX / £6 (One of the best tracks of the era, just amazing especially the production on this full 6:10 disco mix. Just takes off halfway through. BPM programming stickers on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-tfQbUF4Ww Margaret Reynolds - One into one - Moby Dick / EX/EX / £6 (Killer slowie with a two step feel! Complete with printed sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwawmnmhREg Eramus Hall - Will you love me? - Capitol EX / £6 (Killer rare groove and a real money saver compared to the album. Gold promo stamp on company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTmkluncKno Soul Albums Lovelites – With love from – Uni / EX/EX / £220 (Essential soul album with solid listening from start to finish. Cover still in shrink but has cut out hole.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ4wG01wIgg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdyhbCzJfM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcEeR-Gf55g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfI2djiNoQE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD5lpscIZe8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOUNP3wBSZM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bldR7LnegME https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBIOOj2Nkto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhrfwaOFiLQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm8rB1ApZmE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ZvlvtMDc8 Whatnauts - Introducing the - Stang / EX/EX / £110 (Lovely album with quite a few great group harmony cuts. “She’s gone to another”, “What’s left to give” and a bunch more.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJXIGOizJsE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moiDguGyxQY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNJ4iGfkZBI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCmP8lc07Tg Whatnauts - Reaching for the stars - Stang / EX/EX / £70 (Killer album filled to the brim with great group harmony cuts, NS dancers and the occasional funky tune. As new copy apart from a tiny tear on back.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tWOFIlPJA4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh9EtJhaxrY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7YEeyzqeAk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0YVbPYL_bo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jocpPa2C824 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oyz9f1SxFg Logg - s/t - Salsoul / EX/EX / £70 (Classic Leroy Burgess disco LP. Every track is a winner, “I know you will”, “(You’ve got) That something”, “Something else” etc) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0aRq1qbq78 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4diJvdAQJsc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHPXCeru0MA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxZFGkzclk0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk2frn04KX8 Chosen Few - Taking all the love I can - Maple / EX/VG+ / £70 (Essential LP for all lovers of crossover soul. Title track, “Birth of a playboy”, “I caught you cheating”, “I can take no chances” and especially “Something bad” are all great. Last song mentioned is a much better version here than on the rare Blue Rock 45 credited to The Adventurers. Cover is clean apart from a tiny tear on front and initials written on back.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_lidkBvr_4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsJMPbWLSVw Continental Four - Dream world - Jay-Walking / EX/EX / £70 (Very clean white promo copy of this classic sweet soul album. Standouts in "How can I pretend", "I don't have you" and "Nite moods".) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dyiBQ5F488 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGMu20kmxFs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEoRHfW0lwM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BggqD2AaqKA Jaedes - s/t - Athena / EX/EX / £70 (Very nice album with nice crossover cuts like “Uh, uh, what did I do”, “Teach me (A lesson in love)”, “We’re gonna build a love together”, “I’ll be back on my feet again”, “Big surprise” and a cover of “Color him father”. Cover has tiny cut out hole.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6INX9iNp44 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwa5KsDdHOY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A2NtqRIHbc Willie Hutch - Soul portrait - Rca / EX/EX / £70 (First solo album, and first album for this soul great. With “Ain’t gonna stop”, “Lucky to be loved”, “A love that’s worth having” and more. Tiny cut corner.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8DApKAgjkk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijk8ElKkKDo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKRdavTDqTs Ann Sexton – The beginning – Sound Stage 7 / EX/EX / £50 (Legendary album! Filled to the brim with great cuts, one of the few 70’s soul albums that is a solid listening throughout. Cover has cut out corner.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRpE-YTqjHE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jSx0pDKSfg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsKj4c9bqY8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQKLej2q1g4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsG-blGEQK0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMIHKi_nfmU Bobby Taylor - Taylor made soul - Gordy / EX/EX / £50 (Classic Motown LP with a few real nice LP only cuts. “Don’t be afraid”, “Little Miss Sweetness”, “Oh I’ve been blesse’d” and more. Vinyl is clean but cover has a cut corner and a hint of ring wear.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci4CRN5JZEQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNRtZUUJgaA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaPgFQ_U4yQ Reginald Forch & Jesse Harrison - s/t - Crazy Cajun / EX/EX / £45 (Obscure 1978 release with the superb “There ain’t nothing wrong with me” plus the nice “Make life beautiful”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM1nocImdXU Aretha Franklin - Spirit in the dark - Atlantic / EX/EX / £40 (Classic LP, from a rare soul perspective the most interesting cut is her great take of “Oh no not my baby”. Very nice clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MnkP-5XevI Impressions - The young mods forgotten story - Curtom / EX/X / £35 (Clean first press of this 1969 classic.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWznCmn4yVQ Zingara - s/t - Wheel / EX/EX / £35 (Killer from Lamont Dozier, with the dancer “Haunted house” and “I surrender” plus great slow tracks in “Love’s calling” and “You sho’ know how to love me”. Cut out hole through cover, other than that a very nice and clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAwkD_rpBWw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8bKTVJFWJI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS7rA7SPhIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJAEtS4eItc Ronn Matlock - Love city - Cotillion / EX/EX / £30 (Absolutely essential album for all lovers of modern soul. “I can’t forget about you”, “Feeling something”, “Take me to the top”, “You got the best of me” and more. Cover still in shrink, cut out saw mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYBM-7gp0gA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW8yYHguia8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YSYmFf7K68 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpq6dTtqL8Q Garland Green - Jealous kind of fella - Uni EX/EX / £30 (Together with the Lovelites LP on the same label two of the best and most even quality 1960’s soul albums. Solid listening throughout! Cover has cut out hole.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfWU6c_dK8s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3jcM4_9bkY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-0B_BW1PF8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4AtF6fPsyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyn0BwFOF-o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMWOumpS03k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMC_SMRp170 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3_fKyXnpDc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ1npH4EcdU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vewyKa5hc4 Leroy Hutson - II - Curtom / EX/EX / £30 (Classic almost legendary album. Solid listening throughout and with tracks like “I think I’m falling in love” and “Don’t it make you feel good”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NEZA42juDc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FITV-9lndc8 Jae Mason - Tender man - Buddah / EX/EX / £30 (Nice modern soul album with pearls such “Cloud of sunshine” and “Woman”. Cut out saw mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8zmNFQtM1k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rckUCfcNJKI O’Jays/Moments - O’Jays meets the Moments - s/t - Stang / EX/EX / £25 (Clash of the titans, before they both reached more wide fame. Moments are my winners here with “Sugar sugar” and “Ride your pony” but O’Jays is featured with the great crossover dancer “Be my girl”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7HYtaLOtaA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNUFpjBEPUc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYKp_MZ9eww Curtis Mayfield - Something to believe in - RSO/Curtom / EX/EX / £25 (1980 top LP with a more clubby sound in “Never stop loving me”, “Tripping out” and “Love me, love me now”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCR6ecWb064 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeEmtFT2PN4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm0HzUURaPU Main Ingredient - I only have eyes for you - Rca / EX/EX / £25 (“Evening of love” essential LP only modern dancer. Sure to fill any dancefloor, it’s just like cheating.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RBDlPVPxNE Sharon Ridley - Full moon - Tabu / EX/EX / £20 (Full version of her classic “Changin’”. White demo copy with programming sticker on album back. B-side has some age staining.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOQfbf0uZ58 Z.Z. Hill - Keep on lovin’ you - UA / EX/VG+ / £15 (With his epic version of “That ain’t the way you make love”, which contrary to popular belief is not about anal sex. Cover just shy of EX with a hint of ring wear and cut corner.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hPf0Sg8vD8 Prince Phillip Mitchell - Make it good - Atlantic / EX/EX / £15 (Superb modern soul album with standouts being “You’re all I go in the world”, “One on one” + the title track. Tiny tear on cover.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6hubZQbfNI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6hubZQbfNI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwQTpgSxTfg C.M. Lord - s/t - Capitol / EX/EX / £12 (With the great “Oh mama”, a real builder.As new copy in shrink.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzUgJu3-YZk Archie Bell & the Drells - Where will you go when the party’s over - PIR / EX/VG+ / £12 (“Don’t let love get you down” and the title track is classics and the standouts. White promo copy and gold promo stamp on back cover and programming sticker on front. Track listing on back has pen markings.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7KlmiVO7fI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzS32qPvRpg Walter Heath - You know you’re wrong don’t you brother - Buddah / EX / £8 (1975 album with the folky title track and the floater “Put your love in my hands”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsMKGcvsHsM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE60_9W87vg Alfonzo Surrett - Comin’ out - Mca / EX/EX / £6 (Including the modern soul LP only dancefloor slayer “Gimmie your love”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZLNg6ZayiA Teddy Pendergrass - Heaven only knows - PIR / EX/EX / £6 (With the fantastic title track, a modern soul dance delight and one of my fave Philly soul dancers ever. Never on 45.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K50O0PRL9fk Paul Kelly - Hooked, hogtied & collared - WB / EX/EX / £6 (With the great LP only modern dancer “You make me tremble”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjkP1X_kgAo Soul albums, 2 step special! Hi-Five - The other side of us - Titlewave / EX/EX / £50 (“Let’s go all the way”!! + modern dancer “All I need”. Complete with insert.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRqqoHjpNQo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD2TdsqWbBo Duncans - Gonna stay in love - Malaco / EX/EX / £25 (“Let me be” + the disco dancer “Too damn hot”. Gold promo stamp on back.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq6lUA2q3Rw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8xZJn3LjKU Rhyze - To the top - 20th Century / EX/EX / £20 (“What can I do about this feeling” plus modern dancer “Bizzaar”. Large marker writing on cover, a name written with an elegant swag.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8LVPAag2E8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sxgCjb9sG8 Reflections - Love on delivery - Capitol / EX/EX / £15 (“She’s my summer breeze” JR Bailey/Ken Williams classic, just fantastic. Cover has cut out hole.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_07eRtx_4OU Passion - s/t - Prelude / EX/EX / £15 (“Midnight lovers”) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t8tuJStSdc Side Effect - Portraits - Elektra / EX/EX / £12 (“I can’t play” + “Midnight lovers”. White promo, cover has gold promo stamp.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2wAXDqPbZU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg8BTMRBmAA Heinsight - The great white - Churchill / EX/EX / £12 (“Heartbeat”) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hv8SnQlRAc Esther Williams - Inside of me - Rca / EX/EX / £10 (“Ready for love”!! Gold promo stamp on back cover.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju6Me0BwtOo Shirley Brown - For the real feeling - Stax / EX/EX / £8 (“Love starved”, such a killer. Gold promo stamp on back.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fPxMSt7B3o Keni Burke - s/t - Dark Horse / EX/EX / £8 (“It’s the last time”, amazing!! Cover still in shrink, cut out saw mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmjRs7iLByQ Mystique - s/t - Curtom / EX/EX / £8 (“Fill me up”. Cut out saw mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJo9JNi2xKk Patryce “Choc’let” Banks - She’s back and ready - T-Electric / EX/EX / £6 (“I’m in love”. Cover still in shrink, tiny cut out saw mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usx1ifZLgdM Peabo Bryson - Turn the hands of time - Capitol / EX/EX / £6 (“I’ve been down” + modern soul dancer “Why don’t you make up your mind”. One slightly bumped corner.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGV2o9Nn1-g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5UmhvvlFkM Cuba Gooding - Love dancer - Motown / EX/EX / £6 (“I’m yours now” - feelgood!! Cut corner and vintage price tag on sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FCWO7XIteE Brainstorm - Funky entertainment - Tabu / EX/EX / £6 (“You put a charge in my life”) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StDU5uTTUN0 Lonnie Jordan - The affair - Boadwalk / EX/EX / £6 (“The affair”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k-xJgZ5WTg Lovesmith - s/t - Motown / EX/EX / £6 (“Shame on you”. Small sticker on cover.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGEjMKlTplo Brook Benton - Soft - Olde World / EX/EX / £6 (Title track is simply amazing.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggGgIkEtzmA Slick - Go for it - Fantasy / EX/EX / £6 (“Tramp”!!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWcqtOJj45M William Salter - It is so beautiful to be - Marlin / EX/EX / £6 (“You got style”. Small cut out.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TzY3zmV5xc Goodie - Call me - Total Experience / EX/EX / £6 (“You and I”) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GL-0PPy1ug

Easiest way is to check the smallest fonts, the producer credits. If they are very crisp and thin it's the reissue. Pic here showing the original: https://www.discogs.com/The-Sweet-Innocent-and-The-Memphis-Mustangs-Cry-Love/release/10432657 This is a reissue (their other 45 here but you can spot the difference, was made at the same time as the "Cry love" reissue): https://www.discogs.com/Sweet-Innocent-and-The-Memphis-Mustangs-Memphis-Mustangs-Express-Your-Love/release/4579306

PM to reserve. Ships from Sweden, insured post is £15. Victoria Williams & J.B. Ledbetter - Show some sign / We’re so satisfied - Verve / EX / £180 (Driving NS dancer with a hint of R&B feel. DJ copy and comes In company sleeve, flipside has writing on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRUXg1PLUig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsCwwVIrq1I Clarence Murray - Let’s get on with it / Dancing to the beat - SSS International / EX / £175 (Rarer stock copy with two stomping sides. Demos double sides “Let’s get on with it”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U7k2jgFngM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5cJ9S-HSwc Albert Washington - I’m the man / These arms of mine - Fraternity / EX / £125 (Stomping NS dancer backed with deep soul, a cover of the Otis Redding tune.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUg3Bkjk770 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rewF8ThIRmU

Just uploaded a third volume in my classic modern soul selections. Previous one touched on Philly soul, this one is fully dedicated to that. Free Spirit / Love You Just As Long As I Can (Chess 2154) Ronnie Dyson / Cup (Runneth Over) (Columbia 3-10211) Philadelphia Flyers / Run and Hide (Casablanca 826) Tapestry / It's Not the World That's Messed Up (Capitol 4295) Philly Devotions / I Was a Lonely Man (Columbia 3-10143) Finishing Touch / Second Best (Is Never Enough) (Philly Groove 201) Tymes / Love's Illusion (RCA 10862) Philadelphia Story / Gotta Get Back (H&L 4679) Ronnie Walker / Magic's In the Air (Event 225) Ghetto Children / Rat-a-tat-tat (Columbia 4-45771) Fantastic Johnny C / Waitin' For the Rain (Phil-L.A. Of Soul 361) Philly Devotions / Hurt So Bad (Columbia Disco Series 207) J's / When Did You Stop (Dante 966) Ambitions / When The Fuel Runs Out (Firefly 519) Ebonys / Do You Like the Way I Love (PIR 3514) Bingo / We Can't Get Enough (Silver Blue 803) Billy Proctor & Love System / Keeping Up With the Joneses (Epic 8-50160) Philly Devotions / Isn't It A Dream Come Through (Columbia 3-10462) Previous volumes:

PM TO RESERVE! Dear All, A slightly smaller list this time around than I had planned and wished for courtesy of PostNord, the Swedish Post. With their new import duty rules and dead slow handling being in effect since the first of March they are currently holding around fifteen of my parcels in customs and are letting almost nothing through. Hopefully they can speed up their process shortly but if you are living outside of the European Union and sending any records to Sweden you can help with marking them as gift and declare value under 500 SEK. If sent that way by a non company it should get through quicker (as for now all are just sitting though). Please note this is only for incoming post outside of the EU, luckily they are still very swift sending out international post. I had one parcel last week reaching UK and the recipient in two days for instance. I might send out a March 2018 list part two if the records I’m awaiting reaches me shortly, if not they will appear on another monthly list by the end of April. Only 45’s this time around and look carefully for some great and rare titles! Kind Regards, Karl Northern Soul, Crossover & Funky 45’s Sonics – Find myself another girl – Valmon / VG+ / £700 (Very rare, very soulful texmex soul. One for the dancefloor. Label has a promo stamp, record has some insignificant light marks, plays well.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEFIW4aWQtY Sonny Til – I gave it all up / No not her – Clown / EX / £350 (Classic crossover dancer. Don’t miss out on the great deep soul flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7QYOFrHP7M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_i2UiUmg9A Stimulation – Can you dig where I’m coming from / Magic touch of your love – Hi-Stepping / EX / £200 (Super clean copy of this excellent crossover double header.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO-iypx8jA4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcElvK_HxrM Donnell Brown – Too late to cry / With love we’ll make it – Brown & Brown / VG / £180 (Plain label version of this highly regarded crossover double header. With more sparse production and no horns on “Too late to cry” side. Record has light marks but plays well.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUUAuef1-34 Changing Scene – Magic love / Is your hand (Where it’s at) – Co-Town / VG+ / £160 (Group harmony crossover soul of the highest quality. With funky flip. Vinyl basically EX but has a small amount of very light crackling the first few seconds. Like the copy in the youtube vid.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ5Tb0QmywE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zng0RYJ93gs Al Williams – The other side of your love – Crajon / EX / £120 (Minty fresh copy of this sublime crossover indemander.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbgG3Ze4iGE Hesitations – Is this the way to treat a girl / Yes I’m ready – GWP / EX / £100 (Ultra soulful crossover dancer backed with a nice group take on the Barbara Mason classic.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7FBrXlC740 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GhISC2Le5w Brewster Crew – I’m one who know / Outta my life – Lifeline / EX / £90 (Classic, atmospheric and fantastic Detroit crossover dancer. Flip is a overlooked slowie. Nice clean copy, usually seen beat up.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1vXt9D37qs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMnFXUeyC1M Carl Temple – Soul day theme – Brighter World / EX / £90 (Killer crossover dancer out of Detroit.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsb9dW4M5rU Joy Lovejoy – In orbit – Checker / EX / £80 (1967 original of this NS evergreen. BB hole through label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ku48a5hiro Serena Johnson – All work & no play – Big 2 / EX / £65 (Crossover version and an absolute classic now.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr4njYMFFIk Ray Batts – Love me / Don’t take my dreams – Eales / EX / £65 (Real nice 1977 midtempo crossover with flute and some great guitar play. Funky soul on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9hqwxDDVGg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoDKKFnobq0 Johnny September – Tripping back to reality / It’s that time of year – K&K / EX / £50 (Very rare funky Chicago soul. Flip is nice too.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ91eEQH_is George Perkins – I’m so glad you’re mine – Royal Shield / EX / £45 (Classic crossover, and one of the greatest label designs ever. Pressed ever so slight off centre.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NMhLhRGess Themes – Do yourself a favor / Pentagons – Gonna wait for you – Kent / EX / £6 (Previously unissued midtempo NS gem, backed with a released and well known NS dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcB-ZuQs2O4 Modern Soul 45’s Straight Jacket – The greatest part of loving / Fun – Showboat / EX / £250 (Highly indemand 1980 Detroit modern soul dancer. Reminds me of the Brief Encounter cuts on Music Town.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAuCmab6-qo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9mVUdt6zF0 E.J. Rice – Will you be coming back – Platinum / EX / £175 (Nice clean copy of this classic feel good Cali modern soul dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQjsN00nLWY Ron Henderson & Choice of Colour – Gemini lady / Goodbye my love – Choice Cut / EX / £150 (Black label second press on this modern soul evergreen. Flip is a real nice but overlooked ballad.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t17fZOMfp_4 Scacy & the Sound Service – Sunshine – Scacy / EX / £110 (Excellent funky disco. Rare Washington DC indie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHHaSqcPg5E Leo’s Sunshipp – Give me the sunshine – Lion’s / EX / £100 (Long/short alternative 45 only version of their classic. Nice clean minty copy, very rare one that is usually seen beat up.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_fHkM3t9AA Jocko – I’m gettin’ over – Kama Sutra / EX / £80 (Promo copy of this lovely modern soul dancer. One label side has a small stamp, other side is clean.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC3PpGE5j0s Exportations – I want you – Vir-Ro / VG / £70 (Well playing VG copy of this classic Detroit modern dancer. “Find another day” side has large felt pen writing.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGbh7RAi1iI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mCBXgRPPrU Lee Morris – I have love for you – Starville / EX / £60 (Atmospheric midtempo Chicago modern soul on the same label as Mister. This one reminds me of James Bootie Tuten “This is a love affair”. Blue print on white label variation.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SCWKxYbdPM Four Sonics – If it wasn’t for my baby – JMC / EX / £60 (Excellent modern dancer that are now rarely seen.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuVzourPsf4 True Image – Come what may – Wass / EX / £50 (Their slow, awesome duet version of this lovely modern dancer. Rare one!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9beZSriaL7I Jeff Perry – Love don’t come no stronger / I’ve got to see you right away – Arista / VG+ / £40 (Vinyl UK copy of this classic double header.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FAilvwy21s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26gspIFUY_0 Jeff Perry – Love don’t come no stronger / I’ve got to see you right away – Arista / EX £35 (US copy of this classic double header.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FAilvwy21s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26gspIFUY_0 Ballads – Butterfli – Balja / EX / £30 (Atmospheric 1975 Bay Area modern soul, also came out on a different version on the Music City label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5_n2_pYWlA Manuel – We got to make it happen – Source / VG+ / £30 (Atmospheric midtempo modern. Vinyl is clean but has a small mark causing a couple of very faint ticks.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUNxWmfhiCQ Margie Evans – Waterfalls – Buddah / EX / £20 (Promo copy of this Larry Mizell masterpiece production. Atmosphere and then some!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p7yAXMeyq8 Five Special – The more I get to know you – T.E.A.I. / EX / £18 (Part 1 and 2 of this slick modern soul dancer. First label before Mercury.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYTh4vkatAg Jackie Ross – Atomic love – Golden Ear / EX / £15 (Killer Chicago modern soul. This is the shorter version with “If it was me” on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izmLm5S6TMA Mighty Pope – Tower of strength / Heaven on the seventh floor – Private Stock / EX / £8 (As new copy complete with company sleeve. Sam Dees written 1977 midtempo goodie backed with a feelgood modern dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNXbPwRGNU8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=314E7Kc6DIY Brown Sugar – Lay some lovin’ on me – Capitol / EX / £8 (Clean issue copy complete with company sleeve. Two nice modern soul sides!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu0FA2B3y3w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en-_BlyO5KY Rick James – Fool on the street – Gordy / EX / £6 (Clean vinyl copy of this solid modern soul dancer. Found a couple of more copies.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKXo0oJvCiE Commodores – Cebu – Motown / EX / £5 (Classic spacy disco instrumental. “Fancy dancer” on flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtZFr7oR4t4 Two Step & Mellow Groove 45’s Jeffrey Sears & the Sound Persuasion Band – Deli que – Black Seed / EX / £120 (Absolute killer, lo fi two step soul at it’s finest. Label has writing, two tiny X and the word “Slow”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inQ9L-Xq-TE Epicenter feat. Sandra Feva – You can’t come up in here no more – Arsis / EX / £60 (Rare first label of this amazing two stepper featuring the fantastic vocals of Sandra Feva.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ2KBd_OMOw Fritz – Love, how is love – Spurtree I’National Sound / EX / £45 (Classic two step on a obscure Newark N.J. indie label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFdvc8VDKiE Jeff Lorber Fusion – Think back and remember – Arista / EX / £45 (Classic two step that is well rare on 45. Especially on a issue copy like this.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9BVxybiSZk Isley, Jasper, Isley – Serve you right – CBS Associated / EX / £8 (Super tough 1984 stepper that comes highly recommended.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOBevZ_A4kM ADC Band – Everyday – Cotillion / EX / £6 (4:35 version of this killer two stepper found on their “Renaissance” album.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbrDh4JgclI Brass Construction – E.T.C. – Liberty / EX / £6 (Amazing semi instrumental two step, a firm favorite! Nice clean copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vm_EdNPT54 Kinsmann Dazz – I might as well forget about loving you – 20th Century / EX / £6 (Solid stepper off their self titled 1978 LP. Promo copy complete with company sleeve, vinyl too.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLX9IkPBL74 Fatback Band – If that’s the way you want it – Spring / VG+ / £5 (Solid stepper off their 1976 “Night fever” LP. Record has pressing lines, plays well.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VswZqzE6mrk Ballad/Deep/Sweet/Group Harmony 45’s Otisettes – In your arms I’m gonna’ stay / Your kiss (Is fading away) – Jonco / EX / £200 (The much rarer of their two killer lowrider styled 45’s. Flip is more of the same and fantastic track as well. Shuggie Otis production. Promo copy. Vinyl is clean but has a tiny tiny mark on the a-side creating a couple of soft ticks.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcOO-k4fWUA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF2R5VuLJog Forture & J. Brinson – True love / Hipster – Interstate / VG+ / £120 (Very rare and real nice deep soul with funky flip. Record basically EX with a couple of light marks, plays well. Clip has actual copy for sale.) https://soundcloud.com/karl-marthon-1/c-forture-j-brinson-true-love-hipster-interstate Basic Sounds of Pittsburgh – Lonely little girl / Down beat – Baso / VG+ / £100 (One side fab sweet, one side driving deep funk. Vinyl is clean apart from a tiny mark on ballad side creating a few light pops. Soundclip on this side from the actual copy for sale.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iX9JcLSS5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ0jFkexsbE Highlighters – Have a little faith – Lulu / EX / £100 (Amazing Indianapolis group harmony. Yellow label copy with a couple of tiny stains.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIug6lMHB-M Gene & Eddie – Darling I love you – Ru-Jac / EX / £90 (Killer deep soul duo with an amazing intro. Real hard to find in clean condition.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XxdTSgAl8A Two Things In One – Close the door – Music City / EX / £80 (Amazing ultra soulful slowie on the famous Berkeley label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpOxtQnLA6c Sharen Clark & the Product of Time – I’m not afraid of love – Yodi / VG / £35 (First label of this immense deep soul ballad. Record has light marks but plays ok with only a little faint crackle. Label has writing.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2dV-hC-M04 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRnRk-GFxE8 Vernon Steve Weakley – Is it love or is it lust – V.S.W. / EX / £25 (Vernon Steve is trying to get an answer for this eternal question on this super nice and somewhat quirky slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU5f1_EF4QQ Fabulous Traits – Lonely man / Love is strange – Tele-Phonic / EX / £15 (Killer lowrider type of group harmony ballad, the guitar and strings together with the vocals makes this a real standout. Flip is a funky NS dancer which have some fans.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o6vbf80wHE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKnrxfXjnig

A few for sale, PM to reserve. Paypal payments accepted. As gift for over £150 (or add 4% to cover fees). Northern, Crossover and Modern Soul 45’s Bill Coday – A man can’t be a man – Epic / EX / £200 (Classic modern soul dancer only available on the rare issue copies. Nice clean copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAABYnhfm4U Bobby King – If you don’t want my love – WB / EX / £160 (Major major label rarity here! Tucked away on the flipside of issue copies, thought to be an album only cut for long.Killer modern soul dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUxUOrwnDFA Turner Bros. – Let’s go fishing / Running in the rain – MB / EX / £165 (Lovely clean copy of this great double sider. One side ultra soulful crossover, one superb atmospheric instrumental dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ldzi0-RAWo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY88qhjI3gA Joe Valentine – I lost the only love I had – Val /EX / £100 (Classic crossover dancer! Dark red original copy. The deep soul flip is sadly pressed off centre and plays with a little wobbly sound, dancer side is centered and plays great.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alpxeEq5YtM Violinaires – I’m not worried / Tell me how long – Jewel / EX / £85 (Popular soulful gospel soul dancer, flip is more of the same and equally good. Flipside has a few small stains.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSZKR7xLjEQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_bKc1jAUzY Dorothy Morrison – I can’t go on without you – Brown Door / EX / £85 (Classic atmospheric LA modern dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFPiqvFpaW4 Ray Batts – Love me / Don’t take my dreams – Eales / EX / £60 (Real nice 1977 midtempo crossover. with flute and some great guitar play. Funky soul on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9hqwxDDVGg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoDKKFnobq0 Jack Montgomery – Beauty isn’t born – Auston’s / EX / £60 (Classic Detroit crossover slowie that comes highly recommended.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si_pCp9mKOc Faith Band – Ridin high – Village / EX / £50 (Very obscure 1976 blue eyed Indianapolis dancer which reminds me of Force “Holy Moses”. Pen mark on flipside. The band also had a couple of albums but this track is 45 only and rare.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epYq3mbnlBs Tommy Keith – Loving you comes easy – Vibration / EX / £40 (1978 atmospheric modern soul dancer. Writing on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVtwdFRKUvk Barbara Acklin – Am I the same girl – Brunswick / EX / £35 (Timeless classic that still sounds fresh and lovely. Clean copy complete with company sleeve, BB hole through label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZzIl25d6_0 Ronnie McNeir – It won’t be long (When we’re all gone) – Motown / EX / £35 (Another winner by this fab artist, this one is lesser known too and rare one found on the issues only. Vinyl copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbtZ3jZHz1U Les McCann – Sad little girl / Corey Glover – Little girl – White label / EX / £20 (Bootleg coupling LP only 60’s dancer and a 1998 CD album cut which sounds like Al Green. Large center.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOj_DapMUSs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH8QA1SNH30 Barbara Mason – Ain’t got nobody / Oh, how it hurts – Arctic / EX / £6 (Philly soul evergreens!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wvu5sEkQRk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X_anVJVbeY Empulse – Don’t let this world turn you cold / Anytime – Midwest Intl EX / £6 (Solid stepper cheapie out of Detroit. Flip is a nice boogie track.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoZdIVrgMJA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEiKavzBm5g Fatback – I found lovin’ – Master Mix / EX/EX / £5 (LP plus dub versions on this UK press of this club classic.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kWyEGJPHHE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQLi62DF9jI Garland Green – Come through me / Millie Jackson – House for sale – Kent / EX / £5 (Two great sides, the previously unissued crossover dancer from Garland Green and the Millie Jackson NS scene hit.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfb9s7w3fCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EklUUvsDwZk David Morris Jr. – Jack in the box – Buddah / EX / £5 (1976 Philly classic which still sounds great.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4phBUJ_9Rg Angelo Bond – Reach for the moon – Abc / EX / £5 (Vinyl copy of this lovely McKinley Jackson pearl. Publisher details has ben circled with thin ball point pen.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAxgLD3SUXs Imaginations – Love diet – 20th Century / EX / £5 (Lovely falsetto lead modern dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lyq9W7SJwYw Ballad/Deep/Sweet/Group Harmony 45’s Rick St. John – One heart hurting / You got to fall in love Part three – Independent / VG+ / £250 (Very rare sweet soul gem, killer stuff! Decent dancer on the flip. Record visually just shy of EX with some light marks, plays great.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gonuA_-6xEg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8L5RmW5yQs Delvons – Girls get ready (Here we come) – Pato / EX (w/ warp) / £80 (Real nice group harmonies once you get pass the intro which uses a tad too much organ for my taste. Rare 1974 release. Record has a warp which is not sharp so it plays nicely along my Technics 1210/Shure M44G with 1,5g tracking. £500 at the raresoulman.co.uk website.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LOQSEdJx7Y Web – The same old me – GES / EX / £70 (Nice clean copy of this rare, pleading slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ald2rt17bos Dee Clark – In these very tender moments – Columbia / EX / £30 (White demo of this lovely folky feel slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4LwqkmQ2hE Bobby Oroza – This love – Stylart / EX / £20 (DJ copy of this popular 2016 lowrider taylor made.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTCiU5sI1Zo Emanuel Laskey – Remember me always / Part 2 – Stag / EX / £10 (Lovely Detroit slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWek7f_ZRQc Soul & Boogie 12” Jay Player – Love is the answer – Bevnik / EX / £170 (Sunset label original first press of this superb 1982 modern soul dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z9obEKAupo Sam Butler – I can’ get over (Loving you) – SRI / EX / £170 (Classic and smooth modern soul with a two step feel. White label DJ copy, original with the “Mastered by Capitol” stamp in the run out, most copies of this you see is the bootleg.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj9KTV6yMTA M.V.P. – She’s naive – Master-Trak / EX / £110 (As new copy of this soulful boogie banger.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw39byi5ACg Skip Mahoney – Janice / Don’t stop now – Salsoul / EX/VG+ / £85 (White demo copy of this classic, complete with company sleeve with title sticker. Cover just shy of EX with a tiny bit of general wear.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEBt5URP8_Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg4-E2bxhGU Terry Callier – I don’t want to see myself (Without you) – Erect / EX/EX / £60 (Classic 1982 release and still unique in it’s kind. Huge demand again!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiUjSElgoPk Truth – What direction / Thank you girl for hanging on – Philly Groove / EX / £60 (Superb Philly double header, a real good jazzy slowie and a uptempo feelgood typical Philly dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXfPUG4OVHg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE_9W_148wk Frankie Lee – I am love – California Gold / EX / £20 (Tough midtempo modern, works well in a two step set too.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15VTTftuIHE

Al Danner and Luther 45's on hold.

A couple for sale, PM to reserve. Paypal payments accepted, as gift if over £150 total. Shiping is £5 regular and £15 tracked/insured. Al Danner - You are my happiness / Hiding in darkness - Juca / EX / £350 (Superb crossover dancer that reminds me of Doc Peabody. Flip is excellent deep soul.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsQ9QIzY2U8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4fCKpvTkm8 Stimulation - Can you dig where I’m coming from / Magic touch of your love - Hi-Stepping / EX / £200 (Super clean copy of this excellent crossover double header.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO-iypx8jA4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcElvK_HxrM Luther - Don't wanna be a fool - Cotillion / EX / £160 (Classic that needs no introduction. Always been real hard to find on 7 inch. Pristine copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJg-gzLLU7s Al Williams - The other side of your love - Crajon / EX / £120 (Minty fresh copy of this sublime crossover indemander.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbgG3Ze4iGE Joy Lovejoy - In orbit - Checker / EX / £80 (1967 original of this NS evergreen. BB hole through label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ku48a5hiro Johnny September - Tripping back to reality / It’s that time of year - K&K / EX / £50 (Very rare funky Chicago soul. Flip is nice too.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ91eEQH_is

But is it a school boy record son??

I have a nice bunch of sweet/group/deep soul 45's for sale. PM to reserve, first come first serve. Paypal payments accepted, as gift for orders £150 and over. Lee Williams & Cymbal’s – A girl from a country town / I’m just a teenager – Rapda / EX / £170 (Very popular 45 and rightly so, with two killer crossover sides. Plain label design without the sack, super clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VdPNQMwl6g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvqAUPk_nCk Robert Evans – You can’t stop me from loving you – Trevia / EX / £125 (Nice clean copy of this lowrider scene fave.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETMPUGs4IhQ Sky’s the Limit Band – Heroes and fighters – Marjon International / EX / £100 (Odd but lovely group soul pearl on the same label as Maurice Moore. Ultra soulful stuff!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCBckk12izo Odds Against Tomorrow – Point of no return – Sweet As / VG+ / £100 (High quality Youngstown Ohio sweet soul rarity. Vinyl has some light marks, label a neat star written with ballpoint pen. Plays well but not perfect, some very light crackles in places.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYJdwk7tPy0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1XLfaIXvnk Delvons – Girls get ready (Here we come) – Pato / EX (w/ warp) / £90 (Real nice group harmonies once you get pass the intro which uses a tad too much organ for my taste. Rare 1974 release. Record has a warp which is not sharp so it plays nicely along my Technics 1210/Shure M44G with 1,5g tracking. £500 at the raresoulman.co.uk website.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LOQSEdJx7Y Masters of Houston – Please wait for me (My darling) – Ovide / EX / £90 (1968 debut for these awesome balladiers who later was known as the Masters of Soul. Clean copy and scarce on first label!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OabZw84Ebh4 Masters of Soul – Please wait for me (My darling) – Capitol / EX / £30 (See above, this is a demo copy complete with company sleeve and has the b-side “Love loves love” as well.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OabZw84Ebh4 Spidells – Don’t you forget that you’re my baby / If it ain’t one thing – Coral / EX / £70 (Lowrider style slowie backed with a NS dancer. Yellow promo, dancer side has two tiny X on label, ballad side has tiny “W7” written on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO6tJm8QTEU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsc1kWrno0s Communicators & Black Experiences Band – One chance – Turbo / EX / £65 (One of my fave group ballads, rare 1974 release. BB hole through label, clean copy apart from that.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ycspluysbM T.S.U. Toronadoes – You’re mine / Back after the news – Ovide / EX / £60 (Clean copy of this killer ballad, just one of few greats from this classic group. Flipside is a nice instrumental, label on this side has been pressed on with a line.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzmp_pd9cU4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5jS_nNt1H4 Bobby D. Husband – Don’t lose faith (in love) – Mid-Way / EX / £60 (Killer lo-fi slowie with a slightly jazzy/funky feel. Rare Detroit release. Vinyl is clean but please note the pressing is not the best.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWFZ85D_r20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEBi-OxoFKY Decisions – You look like an angel – Sussex / EX / £60 (Very rare stock copy of this excellent slow group harmony. Nice super clean vinyl copy too. Uptempo flip. This is the same group who have the two very sought after York releases.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RXJMCi3n_k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kuxo6HJyV0c Three Reasons – Take me back – Carnival / EX / £60 (Superb group harmony, the really let go towards the end.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9bRIdWMniU Freddie Waters – Love is a strange thing – Ref-O-Ree / EX / £40 (Great group harmony, Freddie with an to me unknown backing group.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VCt4DGptU4 Don Hollinger – Let him go – Mercede / EX / £40 (Amazing 1972 Florida deep soul ballad. Small warp, plays well.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3MpWjP3lmE Bob & Gene – Don’t leave me / I gotta find a way – Modo / EX / £35 (Great ballad backed with great crossover.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx989uFiSso https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48p3uoRbeyA Festivals – You’ve got the makings of a lover – Smash / VG+ / £35 (Goose bumps inflicting group harmony. Both sides of the label has partial stickers on label. Record has some light scattered marks which can be heard a little in the first part of the songs with some light crackles. Nothing serious and still very enjoyable.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6vVtKIHCmQ Nue Spectrum – Just a little love (Goes a long way) – Flo-Jay / EX / £35 (Rare Compton, California sweet soul ballad. Nice clean copy!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nejjm0K_7n4 Masqueraders – Let’s face the facts / I don’t want nobody to lead me on – Wand / VG+ / £30 (Intense deep soul backed with uptempo song. Same superb looking vinyl white demo copy as pictured in the videos below. Record just shy of EX with a few inaudible and light marks.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKtKpyqaIak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtGf9aoyRxY Black & Blue – Of all the hearts – Game / EX / £30 (Lovely crossover version of the song also done by the Deceptions, Peace Justice & Equality and by Danny Gold.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5YZLKxQ6_o Walter Jackson – It’s an uphill climb to the bottom – OKeh / VG / £30 (Epic beat ballad! Looks VG, plays EX.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE0a3fdZvgs Members of the Staff – Stop the bells / I wanna thank you – Evejim / EX / £25 (Super atmospheric and classic sweet soul, flip is a decent dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJROGAhGYa0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZEwuQ5rOBE Jato Vondel – Small token of my love / We’ll join together – Gregory / VG / £25 (Sweet soul classic with a truly epic sound. Vinyl has light marks but it plays more or less clean. Flipside a little worse but still ok.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50-AO_UjH48 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxSLUgI9fPc End Results – Reminiscing – Motion City / EX / £20 (Killer slowie. One label side has small writing, flipside has DJ stamp.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5TZrnoILrA George Kerr – Sunday – All Platinum / EX / £15 (Essential! One of the best slowies that came out on the label. Four X on flipside label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9uacsX_r5Q Dynamic Beltones – I need your love – Solar / EX / £10 (Classic sweet soul ballad. Jersey City label, not the LA one with major distribution.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f32D54B0uBc Fred Johnson – Full time dream – Capri / EX / £6 (Gold label copy of this dreamy Mod-Art style ballad, essential stuff! Small tear on “Full time dream” label side and a price sticker on the flip. Flipside ain’t too bad either.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99pUuCEHjdU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi7Buk7bsR4

One of those I need! Styrene issue is fine too.

I collect major label issue copies. Some issue copies are vinyl too so that's another bonus.

Thanks for listening guys!

PM if you have a well playing VG+ or better for sale. BR, Karl

Track List: Denise Chandler – Yes, I’m ready – Lock Barbara Mason – Your old flame Buddah Margie Evans – You’re doing it – UA Ann Peebles – When I’m in your arms – Hi Charlene P.M. – Loving you – F-W Centaura – I need love – Spiral Stargard – Just one love – WB Margaret Reynolds – One into one – Moby Dick Shirley Walton – The one you can’t have all by yourself – Enterprise Helena Hollins – The China doll – Stonegood Carol Anderson – Tomorrow is not a promise – Soul ‘O’ Sonic Johnnie Hoyle – What about me – Raybo Fabulous Flares – Ain’t no big thing – Hit Joann Garrett – It’s no secret – Chess Confidentials – Does he really love you – Masterpiece Otisettes – Sitting alone – Epic Sweet & Innocent – Cry love – Active Fascinations – I can’t stay away from you – Mayfield Little Foxes – So glad your love don’t change – OKeh Brenda Holloway – We’ll keep on rolling – White label Marvelettes – The boy from crosstown – White label Doris Troy – He don’t belong to you – Atlantic Spanky Wilson – The last day of summer – Mothers Vicki Anderson – What the world needs now is love – King Previous mixes: Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3

PM to reserve!Home Dear All, Hope you are doing good. Here’s a rather meaty February sales list for your perusal! 45’s, LP’s, 12″ you name it. All are offered on a first come first serve basis and a lot of titles sells in minutes after the list gone live. Kind Regards, Karl Modern Soul 45’s Sam Laster – I still love ya / Writing you a letter – Laster Sound’s / EX / £750 (Super rare Oklahoma modern soul 45 with a lovely falsetto lead. One side a great dancer with a killer break, flipside is a real good slowie. As new copy but the label unfortunately received the Soul Bowl treatment, that is has the address scratched out.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c80FzTcH87A Bill Coday – A man can’t be a man – Epic / EX / £220 (Classic modern soul dancer only available on the rare issue copies. Nice clean copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAABYnhfm4U Eddie Banks – Moving in the right direction / I made change – Explosion / EX / £175 (Very rare 1976 Memphis modern soul dancer. Right use for funking down your modern soul set, or souling up your deep funk set. Flip is slightly more funky where Eddie is joined by Martha Jordan.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt5P23mcc3Y Bobby King – If you don’t want my love – WB / EX / £175 (Major major label rarity here! Tucked away on the flipside of issue copies, thought to be an album only cut for long.Killer modern soul dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUxUOrwnDFA Frank J. Garcia, Jr. – No I don’t really want it – Astro Chemistry / EX / £150 (Sublime 1974 release recorded in the H-D-H studios in Detroit. Very rare 45, especially as a super clean copy like this.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1g99MhroIQ 7 Days Unlimited – Trying Pt. 1 / Pt. 2 – Big Town / EX / £150 (Two fantastic sides with the part 2 being slightly better IMO. This Cali group only had 3 45’s all of which are highly collectible. ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eqMf8h3RR4 True Image feat. Clarence Mann – Come what may – Flower’s / VG+ / £150 (The rarest and most sought after version of this superb atmospheric modern dancer. With a super soulful break that breaks out from the monotony of the other versions. Record just shy of EX with some light marks, plays well overall but if you listen closely you can hear a crackle or two in places.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1bq3sLOuEY Rideout – Someone special – Hot Licks / EX / £150 (Classic modern dancer from Len Rideout who had a small string of great releases.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ5HMKbHQpk Teddy Pendergrass – You can’t hide from yourself – PIR / EX/EX / £100 (Awesome and classic modern soul/disco dancer. Rare Dutch only 45, with picture sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_4oPZCnsNE Arnie’s Love – I’m out of your life – Radar / EX / £100 (Crazy demand for this US 45 of this classic modern dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loXGI3HTohI Dorothy Morrison – I can’t go on without you – Brown Door / EX / £95 (Classic atmospheric LA modern dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFPiqvFpaW4 Randy Brown – I’m always in the mood / I’d rather hurt myself – Parachute / VG+ / £95 (Modern classic that needs no introduction. Killer issue only dancer. Record has a few light marks, plays well. Comes in company sleeve, and don’t miss the superb ballad flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8dBXeAgP3Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8wvfq7_2mU Gerald Brown – I’m gonna wear a smile – Fraternity / EX / £75 (Rare 1981 Cincinatti, Ohio modern soul dancer with ballad flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR0Sa4XIuxQ Faith Band – Ridin high – Village / EX / £60 (Very obscure 1976 blue eyed Indianapolis dancer which reminds me of Force “Holy Moses”. Pen mark on flipside. The band also had a couple of albums but this track is 45 only and rare.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epYq3mbnlBs Arthur Airgood & Midnight Blue – Love is a burning feeling – Elms / EX / £50 (Rare and nice blue eyed modern dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZbXF5VpPdQ Tommy Keith – Loving you comes easy – Vibration / EX / £50 (1978 atmospheric modern soul dancer. Writing on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVtwdFRKUvk Ronnie McNeir – It won’t be long (When we’re all gone) – Motown / EX / £45 (Another winner by this fab artist, this one is lesser known too and rare one found on the issues only. Vinyl copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbtZ3jZHz1U Ike White – Changin’ times – LA Intl / EX / £45 (Black promo copy of this lovely 1977 slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKiCDdq2bIc Chuck Jackson – Take off your make-up – ABC / EX / £45 (White vinyl demo of this killer version of the Lamont Dozier track. 45 only, comes in company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bmiso_u8xg Hart & Grant – Only you – Metro Sound / EX / £40 (Very rare midtempo modern from the Canadian duo who gave us the amazing two stepper “Stuck on a feeling”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVKJbS8BzjA Pure Gold – Who loves you better / Move your sexy body – Capitol / EX / £30 (Rare issue only modern, two of the best cuts off their self titled album. Clean copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wtIpz05oZw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ZgqEdY9nY Ronnie Love – Nothing to it / Let’s make love – Almeria / EX / £30 (Two sides of perfect NYC proto disco. Pink issue copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLVitZy2sK0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m36rzPrV8J0 Oscar Perry – He sent me you – Mercury / EX / £25 (Red issue copy complete with company sleeve. Classic over/modern!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghj9TYpNvs0 Charles Allen – We’ve go love – Greedy / EX / £25 (Vinyl copy of this killer modern soul dancer! So much better version here than the earlier one on EJA.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-ileLC4pvk Ultra High Frequency – Incompatible – Wand / EX / £25 (Perfect 1973 modern dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWGIx1H5PuA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf9QlULYag4 Ultra High Frequency – Incompatible – Wand / VG+ / £20 (Perfect 1973 modern dancer. Tiny bit of crackle in the intro, looks fine.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWGIx1H5PuA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf9QlULYag4 Mandrill – Feeling good – Arista / VG+ / £25 (Rare issue only 45 for this classic jazz funk/modern dancer. Flipside has X on label. Record has some scuffs which do not affect play.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnwaRL2sD-E Barrett Strong – Is it true – Capitol / EX / £20 (Floor filling modern soul dancer from this veteran. Star written on label, comes in company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz50F5nhICI Sir Wales Wallace – What ever you want – Innovation 2 / EX / £20 (Modern soul evergreen!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx2Jh7k9iBs Delphonics – I don’t care what people say / Don’t throw it away – Arista / EX / £20 (Issue only modern soul dancer. Flip is a nice sweet soul ballad, the kind of stuff the group is known for. Clean copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfjePruwTW8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDCILPaTOpw Silk – I can’t stop (Turning you on) – PIR / VG / £15 (Classic and absolutely lovely modern soul dancer from the group that was previously named Ujima. Record has wear but plays ok with the occasional crackle/light pop.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNhIXZPnIX8 Mike Jemison – You’ll never get my love – Lake / EX / £15 (Lovely and classic modern soul dancer which still sounds fresh. Needs to be heard out on a good sound system for the intro itself.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4GTUhFhVsc Cheryl Fox – Early morning man – GCS / EX / £10 (Highly recommended atmospheric modern soul with a hint of disco, perfect for taking down your disco sets with) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DKlAMHnX8o Jones Girls – You don’t love me no more – Paramount / EX / £10 (Promo copy of this overlooked early release by the Jones Girls. Lovely stuff!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7NcFZTQFA4 Little Milton – Survivors of love – Mier / EX / £8 (Essential cheapie! Killer midtempo modern soul which was later done by Al Hudson.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5N-8yiHXfQ https://www.mixcloud.com/karlmarthon/the-classic-modern-soul-mix/ (Mix where I used it as an ender) Harvey Mason – Till you take my love – Arista / EX / £8 (Classic modern soul dancer with vocals from Merry Clayton. Clean issue copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_0T5syBwrM Imaginations – Love diet – 20th Century / EX / £6 (Lovely falsetto lead modern dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lyq9W7SJwYw Lou Rawls – See you when I git there – PIR / EX / £6 (White vinyl demo of this excellent Philly classic.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8EGp2yRbFs Rick James – Fool on the street – Gordy / EX / £6 (Clean vinyl copy of this solid modern soul dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKXo0oJvCiE David Morris Jr. – Jack in the box – Buddah / EX / £6 (1976 Philly classic which still sounds great.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4phBUJ_9Rg Angelo Bond – Reach for the moon – Abc / EX / £6 (Vinyl copy of this lovely McKinley Jackson pearl. Publisher details has ben circled with thin ball point pen.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAxgLD3SUXs Kim English – Simply grateful – Susu / EX / £5 (2002 modern soul dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXBzBVdegZQ Impact – Rainy days, stormy nights Part 1 / Part 2 – Fantasy / EX / £5 (Lovely Philly dancer and a personal fave.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPRkwLuF9Fg Fatback – I found lovin’ – Master Mix / EX/EX / £5 (LP plus dub versions on this UK press of this club classic.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kWyEGJPHHE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQLi62DF9jI Two Step/Mellow Groove 45’s 7 Miles High – She’s gone away / Do it to you – Gerim / EX / £120 (Epic, and essential Chicago two stepper. Boogie flip ain’t bad either.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OcTApV_JAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw6vDsBEtIo Muscle Shoals Horns – Addicted to your love – Ariola America / EX / £90 (Killer rare groove/2 step which is well hard to find on 7 inch. Reversed labels.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jQZMhe8IsA Tal Armstrong – You’ve got so much feeling (In your love) – Love / EX / £90 (Classic that never grows old. Be sure to play the Part 2 which is even better with the spoken intro. B-side has a small label tears.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNbX1ucNKvc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N3cbhfQH-Q Barons – We should be together / That’s how love is – Gamma / EX / £80 (Magnificent stepper backed with a beautiful slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfYgrbmlLcE King Saul – Baby it’s you – GCS / EX / £60 (Easily best and likely rarest release on this Memphis modern soul label. Amazing two step!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Ct9d4V3vw Passion – Midnight lovers – Prelude / EX / £50 (Lovely classic which always been tricky to find on 7 inch.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t8tuJStSdc Holiday – Getting kind of serious – Marathon / EX / £45 (The more common, but better later version. Essential two step! Flipside has 50 cent stamp.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNicsaQ2xy4 Variations – I can show you – Salsoul / EX / £40 (Quite rare on 45, quite fantastic two step.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HwU2aHx1pE Jeannie Reynolds – The fruit song – Casablanca / EX / £35 (Vinyl promo copy of this classic rare groove/2 stepper. Not easy to find on 7 inch and especially not on vinyl.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc5SxD5EQDA (45 has a 4:14 edited version) Ken Williams – Sweet music, soft lights and you – Cream / EX / £25 (Lovely mellow groover, original version to the more well known duet version by Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes. With more of a hint of Marvin Gaye and silky sultry backing.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS1sSaZsSig James Nelson – Mellow, mellow me – Teri De / VG / £25 (2 step/mellow groove classic, such a warm wonderful sound! Vinyl looks clean but there’s a heat damage first 20 seconds or so creating a gently swoosh. Still enjoyable. Promo copy with mono/stereo sides.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGb6EKhvlVA Roy Ayers – Programmed for love – Columbia / EX / £20 (1985 rare groove slayer, two step delight!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YTgDQXxYmE Cortez – Girl I been watching you – TezRu / EX / £10 (Classic 1990 modern release inspired of Arnold Blair. Gold label copy, by far the rarest label variation.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4lg1WuZBV8 Kleeer – Kleeer sailin’ – Atlantic / EX / £8 (One of the best 2 steppers ever, with a solid dance beat too.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4IIEaWFko8 Empulse – Don’t let this world turn you cold / Anytime – Midwest Intl EX / £8 (Solid stepper cheapie out of Detroit. Flip is a nice boogie track.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoZdIVrgMJA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEiKavzBm5g Funky Communication Committee – Baby I want you – Free Flight / EX / £5 (Clean copy of this classic blue eyed stepper.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S18PlHO6APg Bar-Kays – Anticipation – Mercury / EX / £5 (Lovely two step from 1982.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGXH0qL5HCs Bar-Kays – Summer of our love – Mercury / EX / £5 (Might be my fave of their wide array of two steppers.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxvNpeVxB1g Northern Soul & Crossover 45’s Hytones – Bigger and better / I’ve got my baby – A-Bet / EX / £550 (Classic and great midtempo NS dancer. Don’t miss out on the superb lowrider slowie on the flip. Nice clean copy apart from a small label tear.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EvhW12AiE4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVa5JcTw2Fk Roger Hatcher – Sweetest girl in the world / I’m gonna dedicate my song to you – Excello / EX / £225 (Great and classic NS midtempo dancer. Flip is a real nice slower sound. Small writing on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI7bGdAzogQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1520NpKJsu4 Shelley Fisher – Girl, I love you / Outside of Memphis – Dalya / EX / £200 (Superb crossover dancer maybe more known from Garland Green cover. Flip is real nice too. Two tiny marks on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWG3yDuiXG4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV-cXerasrk Lee Williams & Cymbal’s – A girl from a country town / I’m just a teenager – Rapda / EX / £180 (Very popular 45 and rightly so, with two killer crossover sides. Plain label design without the sack, super clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VdPNQMwl6g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvqAUPk_nCk Lee Williams & Cymbals – I need you baby / Shing-a-ling U.S.A. – Carnival / EX / £30 (Another soulful winner by this talented outfit, this one has more than a ring of Impressions to it.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guHsk04863A Turner Bros. – Let’s go fishing / Running in the rain – MB / EX / £175 (Lovely clean copy of this great double sider. One side ultra soulful crossover, one superb atmospheric instrumental dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ldzi0-RAWo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY88qhjI3gA Soul-Teasers – On a hot summer day in the city – Joker / EX / £150 (Lovely girlie soul dancer. Easily the best version, Ricardo King and the instrumental Autographs version as nothing here. Flip doesn’t have anything on Mary Wells though but is a nice version nevertheless.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSELOJY6C9k J.J. Barnes – Snow flakes / Got to get rid of you – Volt / EX / £125 (Clean white demo of this classic Detroit double header. Timeless music!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyAYtxUmUZw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STxmY–2Spg Joe Valentine – I lost the only love I had – Val /EX / £120 (Classic crossover dancer! Dark red original copy. The deep soul flip is sadly pressed off centre and plays with a little wobbly sound, dancer side is centered and plays great.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alpxeEq5YtM Violinaires – I’m not worried / Tell me how long – Jewel / EX / £100 (Popular soulful gospel soul dancer, flip is more of the same and equally good. Flipside has a few small stains.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSZKR7xLjEQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_bKc1jAUzY Ted Ford – I can’t give you up – Budd / EX / £90 (Pleading midtempo crossover, great stuff!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmZH_zJCCDE Kirk Taylor – I’m the one that needs you – K.T. / EX / £90 (Plodding crossover version with a slight southern feel. Nice clean DJ copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WRFo-UoOdA Ethics – I want my baby back – Vent / EX / £90 (Nice clean issue copy of this feelgood crossover dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-siLYbgUl6w Dee Irwin & Mamie Galore – I didn’t wanna do it, but I did – Imperial / EX / £90 (Clean demo copy of this sleeper. Killer crossover soul with hip hop drums. Destined for big things once it gets more widely known.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlK_NqSnuUE Garland Green – Come through me / Junior McCants – Try me for your new love – Kent / EX / £80 (21st Kent Anniversary 45, previously unissued crossover coupled with one of the rarest and best NS dancers. Two essential sides!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EklUUvsDwZk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhLtkT5lV4g Pat Livingston – You bet I would (If I could) / Inst – Money / EX / £75 (Super soulful dreamy crossover, a personal fave.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nI4sIxN8A8 Pat Clayton – Someone else’s turn / You’ve got to share – Silver Tip / EX / £70 (Very clean copy of these two nice finger snapping NS dancers.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj55sMhJYWk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2ygLaCBBJ8 Big Jim’s Border Crossing – Love built on a strong foundation / You’re good for me girl – Zanzee / EX / £70 (Killer crossover double header from dream duo JR Bailey/Ken Williams.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG090_okmYY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62C7cWlwVYo Ray Batts – Love me / Don’t take my dreams – Eales / EX / £75 (Real nice 1977 midtempo crossover. with flute and some great guitar play. Funky soul on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9hqwxDDVGg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoDKKFnobq0 Jack Montgomery – Beauty isn’t born – Auston’s / EX / £70 (Classic Detroit crossover slowie that comes highly recommended.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si_pCp9mKOc Zilla Mayes – All I want is you / I love you still – Tou-Sea / EX / £65 (Two extremely good sides, one leaning towards crossover soul, the slower flip to deep soul. Pristine white demo copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_wk-Y66Qn0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWDb8P0MUOc Maxine Weldon – I want Sunday back again – Monument / VG+ / £60 (The released version of the previously unreleased Bettye Swann biggie. Very rare stock copy, never seen another. Copy has a pressing mark which creates a couple of soft pops price reduced. Complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwwA-TJ17kY Cruisers – Mink and sable mable / Picture us – Gamble / VG / £60 (White demo of this fantastic crossover dancer now finally getting big. Flip is a nice sweet soul ballad. Vinyl has some scuffs and light marks, dancer side plays well but the ballad flip has some occasional light surface noise. Label on ballad side has a small stain from removed sticker.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6djQRpDJpu0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb1c8Ge3R6I Larry Sanders – This is my prayer / This world – Sound of Soul / EX / £60 (The best tracks of his Stranger/Prophet of Soul LP. Essential!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f58r1-yt5uQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RfcyYgCDcU Marva W. Taylor – Nothing I’d rather be than your weakness – Forte / EX / £50 (Classic crossover from the artist better known as Marva Whitney. So soulful!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNICOootiQM Maxine Brown – It’s torture / I got love – Kent / EX / £50 (1985 Kent 45 featuring two superb previously unissued 60’s dancers.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AHw0776h_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZCd-a9Lu-Q Carla Thomas – I’ll never stop loving you / I play for keeps – Kent / EX / £50 (Two killer sides from Rufus’ daughter. One previously unissued and one previous LP only, both again both simply beautiful.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmgSxBEIr7s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYCRI5bXzno Voice Masters – If a woman catches a fool / You’ve hurt me baby – Bamboo / EX / £45 (Nice copy of this classic double header that usually turns up beat up.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9yxlX47Z6I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL3Rj9epr3c Linnie Walker – Darn well / People let me know – Amtonac / EX / £45 (Two sides of funky folky soul) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxXzv0Z83ro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54omSQ563rY Bobby Womack & Brotherhood – Home is where the heart is – Columbia / EX / £45 (Clean white demo of this iconic dancer, comes in company sleeve too.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhZj0OZdElA South – Daybreaks – A&M / EX / £40 (White demo of this nice folky crossover dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQac3JBw8zw Hot Chocolate – We had true love – Coco / EX / £40 (Excellent midtempo crossover off their very rare album. Funk flip. Scarce issue copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWSSmbrqPls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU6kaQTKe2s Barbara Acklin – Am I the same girl – Brunswick / EX / £40 (Timeless classic that still sounds fresh and lovely. Clean copy complete with company sleeve, BB hole through label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZzIl25d6_0 Elements – Just to be with you – Saru / EX / £40 (Perhaps the best version of the Bobby Dukes/O’Jays song. Superb crossover dancer. Price reduced due to a rather long scratch on the far less interesting “Son in law” side which creates pops.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rAyEMAqXWU Pat & Pam – I’m the one who loves you / I love you yes I do – Out Own / EX / £40 (Two highly recommended Chicago crossover sides. I just love this sound! White demo copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LywUGGOssEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCGNiTWRzA4 Denise Chandler – Yes I’m ready / You’ve hurt me now – Lock / EX / £25 (Killer version of the Barbara Mason classic. I used this one as the intro for my latest mix. Flip ain’t bad either.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUVzdgIpiHo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pZHjVGQqUo Les McCann – Sad little girl / Corey Glover – Little girl – White label / EX / £25 (Bootleg coupling LP only 60’s dancer and a 1998 CD album cut which sounds like Al Green. Large center.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOj_DapMUSs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH8QA1SNH30 Emanuel Laskey – Remember me always / Part 2 – Stag / EX / £15 (Lovely Detroit slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWek7f_ZRQc Betty Everett – Prophecy – Sound Stage 7 / EX / £15 (Dancer version of the superb Lamont Dozier tune.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eAeSl0NecU Thornton Sisters – Big city boy – Bobsan / VG+ / £15 (White demo copy of charming girl group NS dancer. Vinyl has light marks but it plays well.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtJA7aMVNJw Leon Haywood – You know what / You and your moody ways – Evejim / EX / £12 (Excellent crossover backed with a catchy dancer. First label before Atlantic.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSZRS6wnCpE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybJ5C-9ohfo Beverley Hills – I don’t care anymore – Air Play / EX / £8 (Highly recommended version of the Doris Duke track, soul with a story!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fGEPSlrRqc Barbara Mason – Ain’t got nobody / Oh, how it hurts – Arctic / EX / £8 (Philly soul evergreens!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wvu5sEkQRk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X_anVJVbeY Garland Green – Come through me / Millie Jackson – House for sale – Kent / EX / £6 (Two great sides, the previously unissued crossover dancer from Garland Green and the Millie Jackson NS scene hit.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfb9s7w3fCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EklUUvsDwZk Cliff Nobles – Love is all right / the horse – Phil LA of Soul / EX / £5 (Classic cheapie that’s always nice to hear out on the club. Styrene copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un08pHWuwDQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwwyc_ZMPrI Ballad/Deep/Sweet/Group Harmony 45’s Little Mickey & the Sticks of Dynamite/the Dynamites – I’m so lonely / Disco party – Pounds / EX/VG+ / £400 (Super rare Cordele, Georgia release. Group is called “The Sticks of Dynamite” on the picture sleeve, and as “The Dynamite” on label. One side is a lowrider type slowie, the other side pretty poor party funk. With the picture sleeve unlike the couple of copies that sold through eBay, and the vinyl here is clean too.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o-BwsCqwsc Deceptions – Of all the hearts / People – Brooks / EX / £400 (Clean copy of this the most indemand as well as rarest version of the Danny Gold song. Pressed slightly off centre but plays well.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GjwuhMoi-g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Z0-x-kCWg Betty Wright – Paralyzed – Deep City / EX / £300 (Early Betty Wright killer, superb slowie with a lowrider feel. Flipside label has a mark from removed sticker.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REqvUw2obNo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jU15E7Elm8 Rick St. John – One heart hurting / You got to fall in love Part three – Independent / VG+ / £300 (Very rare sweet soul gem, killer stuff! Decent dancer on the flip. Record visually just shy of EX with some light marks, plays great.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gonuA_-6xEg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8L5RmW5yQs Ordells – Sippin’ a cup of coffee – Dionn / EX / £200 (Clean original of this classic lowrider oldie. Deeeeep!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAyZ4ct5IVo Inclinations – I’m gonna make love last this time / The harder we try – Janus / EX / £200 (White vinyl demo of this heavy indemand double header. And rightly so, both sides are amazing. Last few eBay copies sold for more.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWLU_K0VI6o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QDEEOtapp8 Topics – I don’t have to cry / So fine – Carnival / EX / £150 (Rare promo copy original of this fine 1966 group soul harmony cut. Usually seen on bootleg. I think it’s this fine groups first release. Flip is decent northern soul.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H8d878O3h0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_LDMiqVuCg Rock Candy – I don’t think I’ll ever love another / Alone with no love – Dontee / VG+ / £150 (Rare white demo of this popular double header. One lowrider classic, the original to Darling Dears with less boom crashing drums, and one NS Mecca era classic. Vinyl looks pretty clean but ballad side has a some light crackles in the intro, dance flip plays clean. Labels has ring wear, tiny bit on the dancer side and moderate on the ballad one.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6m3XW5Jr4M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLhzlX1UScg Talisman – Shady side of town / Running from the devil – Head Hunters / EX / £140 (Lovely group harmony sound with a funky flip. Current indemander. Record has a rather large warp but it’s not sharp so plays without problem.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRJtw1WqQhQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of72xwoxH_c Steve Parks – Still thinking of you – Reynolds / EX / £125 (Essential Bay Area ballad with a unique sound.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRaOKDd8HGU Soul Majestic’s – I done told you baby – Chicago Music Bag / EX / £120 (Rarest label for this alltime great.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5m0gXGl5hU Flairs – Where you live / You got to steal it – Rap / EX / £110 (One of the best Chicago group harmony cuts I’ve heard. Peculiar lyrics.. Flip is classic northern soul.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Jfza0cntQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzAMuCFL4Pg Depths of Love – I just can’t find a love – Sage / EX / £100 (Amazing sweet soul by unknown female group. Clean vinyl but please note the pressing is not a high quality job.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ucvpgB2J1Y Delvons – Girls get ready (Here we come) – Pato / EX (w/ warp) / £100 (Real nice group harmonies once you get pass the intro which uses a tad too much organ for my taste. Rare 1974 release. Record has a warp which is not sharp so it plays nicely along my Technics 1210/Shure M44G with 1,5g tracking. £500 at the raresoulman.co.uk website.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LOQSEdJx7Y Harlem Meat Company – I’m not gonna be anybody’s fool – Cash / EX / £90 (Rarer yellow label 45 of this Chicago killer. Group soul harmony at it’s best.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmd39vmZNcc Web – The same old me – GES / EX / £80 (Nice clean copy of this rare, pleading slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ald2rt17bos Spidells – Don’t you forget that you’re my baby / If it ain’t one thing – Coral / EX / £80 (Lowrider style slowie backed with a NS dancer. Yellow promo, dancer side has two tiny X on label, ballad side has tiny “W7” written on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO6tJm8QTEU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsc1kWrno0s Moses Dillard & Text Town Display – I’ve got to find a way – Curtom / EX / £75 (Cult artist, cult 45. Watch out for the hip hop drums.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A97FVcuV5Oo Decisions – You look like an angel – Sussex / EX / £70 (Very rare stock copy of this excellent slow group harmony. Nice super clean vinyl copy too. Uptempo flip. This is the same group who have the two very sought after York releases.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RXJMCi3n_k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kuxo6HJyV0c Gloria Taylor – Deep inside of you – Columbia / EX / £50 (Stunning slowie from the ever great Gloria Ann Taylor. Clean white demo vinyl copy in company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI4eeaK3lPA Dynamic Five – Lover’s lullabye – United Artists / EX / £50 (White/yellow demo copy of this iconic sweet soul ballad, best track from their ultra rare album.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQobqNR3b8U Brothers of Soul – Can’t get you off my mind / Hurry, don’t linger – Boo / EX / £50 (Two lovely sides of Detroit group soul. Fred Bridges RIP.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bxk4k9sRak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nolnw0USfZ0 Brothers of Soul – I guess that don’t make me a loser / Hurry, don’t linger – Boo / EX / £30 (Two lovely sides of Detroit group soul. Fred Bridges RIP. Styrene copy with two bb holes through the label, apart from that a nice clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acrD-Beb5mQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nolnw0USfZ0 Exceptionals – What about me / Unlucky girl – GRT / EX / £45 (Killer sweet soul backed with a nice midtempo crossover track. White demo.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9xoCGwVOMc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDe1C5cfwSI Freddie Waters – Love is a strange thing – Ref-O-Ree / EX / £45 (Great group harmony, Freddie with an to me unknown backing group.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VCt4DGptU4 Nue Spectrum – Just a little love (Goes a long way) – Flo-Jay / EX / £40 (Rare Compton, California sweet soul ballad. Nice clean copy!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nejjm0K_7n4 New Experience – It doesn’t seem so long ago – Ariola America / EX / £40 (Amazing sweet soul ballad, rare one that only came out on the b-side of the issue copies.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J–svF0TayE Freddie North – Oh lord, what are you doing to me – A-Bet / VG+ / £40 (Lovely version, for your dramatic needs. DJ copy, labels has a little bit of edge wear from H2O contact.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2Lzs5Twy7w Vegas – I need your love – Cle An Thair / EX / £40 (Clean copy of this sweet soul indemander.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wyRJfn602M Dee Clark – In these very tender moments – Columbia / EX / £35 (White demo of this lovely folky feel slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4LwqkmQ2hE Duke Turner – Give me some sugar baby / Part 2 – Spinning Top / EX / £35 (Highly recommended first label of this spaced out ballad, and more importantly is you get the even better Part 2 here. Pure Mod-Art style Chicago soul!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHfd4hrpC58 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNTZ0DWVFKY Black & Blue – Of all the hearts – Game / EX / £35 (Lovely crossover version of the song also done by the Deceptions, Peace Justice & Equality and by Danny Gold.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5YZLKxQ6_o Little Johnny Truitt – That’s what love will do – A-Bet / EX / £35 (Very nice deep soul ballad backed by a decent midtempo effort. Promo copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvYC8Bs_S3s Dee & Don – How much it hurts me – A-Bet / EX / £30 (Lovely deep soul duet backed with gritty midtempo. Promo copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39EDf9nZzK8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pDzojEo6Rk Bobby Oroza – This love – Stylart / EX / £30 (DJ copy of this popular 2016 lowrider taylor made.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTCiU5sI1Zo Top Shelf – Give it up – Calla / EX / £30 (Classic group harmony ballad, here on the lesser seen Calla release.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bIHj2PBNOw Members of the Staff – Stop the bells / I wanna thank you – Evejim / EX / £30 (Super atmospheric and classic sweet soul, flip is a decent dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJROGAhGYa0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZEwuQ5rOBE Symphonics – Boy (Please help me) / It’s gonna be real hard – Abc / EX / £25 (White demo copy, two excellent slow sides of girly soul. Complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMBIkLU21Og Rozetta Johnson – Mine was real – Clintone / VG+ / £18 (White demo of this classic crossover soul cut. Vinyl has a few light marks, “Mine was real” side plays well, flipside with the occasional light crackle.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEgonBHKJuM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEYwGF4LyqQ Notations – Just you and me / I’ve been tryin’ – Twinight / EX / £15 (Clean copy of this fine Chicago group harmony double sider.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xQQr4YfaMg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0lGHFhxFMc Radiations – Love be not a stranger – Valise / VG+ / £15 (Very nice group soul harmonies on this obscure sweet soul ballad. Vinyl looks clean but the pressing is a little bit crackly hence the VG+ grading.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3NXhVSXhLE James T – Beggin’ / Time heals all pain – Reid’s World / EX / £10 (Superb 1977 deep soul on Clarence Reid private label. Flip is a nice midtempo modern instrumental.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJNEkLBiXyk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5VMPr2R8Qw Margie Alexander – What’cha tryin’ to do to me / Gotta get a hold on me – Chi-Sound/UA / EX / £10 (Lovely slowie backed with disco. Disco label side has small sticker. ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbj-DofwDAQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0xE6dwDRrE Family Circle – Stop turn around – Calla / EX / £8 (Promo copy of this excellent group harmony ballad. Decent dancer on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6T-AvQUg4g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOS2ra9u85o Fred Johnson – Full time dream – Capri / EX / £8 (Gold label copy of this dreamy Mod-Art style ballad, essential stuff! Small tear on “Full time dream” label side and a price sticker on the flip. Flipside ain’t too bad either.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99pUuCEHjdU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi7Buk7bsR4 Soul & Boogie 12” Jay Player – Love is the answer – Bevnik / EX / £200 (Sunset label original first press of this superb 1982 modern soul dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z9obEKAupo Sam Butler – I can’ get over (Loving you) – SRI / EX / £200 (Classic and smooth modern soul with a two step feel. White label DJ copy, original with the “Mastered by Capitol” stamp in the run out, most copies of this you see is the bootleg.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj9KTV6yMTA M.V.P. – She’s naive – Master-Trak / EX / £125 (As new copy of this soulful boogie banger.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw39byi5ACg Charles Summerville – I’m gonna dial this number – Chas / VG / £100 (One of the best mid 1980’s ballads I’ve heard, just stunning. Super rare Flint, Michigan modern soul. Record is signed by the artist, who also boasts to sing and play all instruments on the label. Record has marks and it plays with occasional background crackles, my old copy as I just upgraded with a cleaner one.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeBjx2beqqs Skip Mahoney – Janice / Don’t stop now – Salsoul / EX/VG+ / £100 (White demo copy of this classic, complete with company sleeve with title sticker. Cover just shy of EX with a tiny bit of general wear.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEBt5URP8_Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg4-E2bxhGU Terry Callier – I don’t want to see myself (Without you) – Erect / EX/EX / £70 (Classic 1982 release and still unique in it’s kind. Huge demand again!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiUjSElgoPk Truth – What direction / Thank you girl for hanging on – Philly Groove / EX / £70 (Superb Philly double header, a real good jazzy slowie and a uptempo feelgood typical Philly dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXfPUG4OVHg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE_9W_148wk Cash – Hot thang / I know you care – Casbar / EX / £45 (Reissue of the indemand boogie dancer, instrumental and vocal versions. But also holds the previously unissued “I know you care”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W33VVNKkGME https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMIOLtdT1sw Frankie Lee – I am love – California Gold / EX / £30 (Tough midtempo modern, works well in a two step set too.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15VTTftuIHE Lew Kirton – Heaven in the afternoon – T.K. Disco / EX/VG+ / £30 (Classic modern soul from the Invitations lead singer. Vinyl is clean but company sleeve has ring wear and weaker end of VG+.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWI9iMkwI_g Albums Topics – Wanted live by million girls – NCS / EX/VG+ / £500 (Lovely album here! Modern dancers in “Keep dancin’”, “Man” and “Rose”, awesome sweet soul in “Choice of a million girls”. Vinyl is clean but has a very slight warp not affecting play. Cover is overall very nice but there’s some very light wear to the edges and back has a couple of small stains. Back has been signed by the artist.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dmVczk-3Yo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdepLN-LkhI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQchOOOl0zA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_-dtrwJCcU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8LJnduddJw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6um0YcwmVgo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ojG0Jf8arg Ambassadors – Soul summit – Arctic / EX/NM / £300 (Classic rare soul album filled to the brim with great group soul cuts in all tempos. Truly as new copy here, no flaws.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUsTuJgA1gI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS37ViM1zII https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81NnSzMhhD4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS5k-EIumM0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeJFQNGlss8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqVlzprCq-Y Lovelites – With love from – Uni / EX/VG+ / £200 (Essential soul album with solid listening from start to finish. Vinyl is super clean, cover just shy of EX with just a hint of ring wear.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ4wG01wIgg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdyhbCzJfM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcEeR-Gf55g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfI2djiNoQE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD5lpscIZe8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOUNP3wBSZM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bldR7LnegME https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBIOOj2Nkto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhrfwaOFiLQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm8rB1ApZmE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ZvlvtMDc8 Tommy Tate – Hold on – Vivid/Malaco / EX/EX / £160 (1979 japanese only LP with the previously unissued monsters “I can’t do enough for you baby” and “Do you think there’s a chance”. As new copy complete with insert.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfMov9pieZs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZadZQfr29c V/A – Brief Encounter with sweet soul music – P-Vine / EX/EX / £150 (Japanese compilation from 1988 which holds a bunch of great tracks from Brief Encounter, Allison, Imperial Wonder and Continental Showstoppers. Main interest comes from the incredible ballad “Where will I go” by Brief Encounter which was previously unreleased before appearing here. Complete with insert and OBI. OBI has been opened and has wrinkles on back.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6VolP_GCPI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppeVSfY1e5M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjYdC60zuI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wR7esv9Sfw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzZqtKLyABU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48rRUoSeB4A For full track list: https://www.discogs.com/Various-Brief-Encounter-With-Sweet-Soul-Music/release/1894032 Garnet Mimms – As long as I have you – United Artists / EX/EX / £90 (Great early soul LP. The whole album is nice listening throughout with dancer standouts being the title track, “There goes my baby” and “Tell me baby”. Super clean/minty mono copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc2y9X08tN8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0npYXCzvL0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gsIyb_LnGE Four Mints – Gently down your stream – Capsoul / EX/NM / £90 (Green/white label copy of this classic rare soul album. Filled with group soul goodies such as “Why did I go” and “You’re my desire”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBHxHPBiKj4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNSi7en7G-4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gIJwTCdKdA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIcLlQtgGKE Peace, Justice and Equality – It’s time – Stone Gold / EX/EX / £60 (Rare soul album featuring to me the best version of essential mellow groove cut “Of all the hearts”. Don’t miss out the sublime sweet soul cuts in the title track and in “I done you wrong”. As new condition apart from a light scuff on a-side which is not affecting play.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd-E_mr2oz0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW2qZaoWUFk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuIDRza2hoc Garland Green – Spring sides – Kent / EX/EX / £45 (1990 compilation featuring both released and previously unissued stuff. Previously unissued standouts in “Come through me”, “Just what the doctor ordered” and a spoken intro take of “Just loving you” which just crushes the released 45 version.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EklUUvsDwZk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvXIw7iMIVk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B10gsi4eaaQ Larry Saunders – The prophet of soul – Soul International / EX/VG / £40 (Essential album! Solid listening throughout with personal standouts in “This world”, “This is my prayer” and “Darling I love you”. This album came out three times, first with plain sleeve on the Sound of Soul label. Then remixed versions on Soul International entitled “Stranger” then here as “The prophet of soul”. Vinyl is clean, sleeve looks good but has partial upper seam split and a cut out saw mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTMQJeihX-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huqxk3_iWbs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TMHTtv-Tao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0ukEC77MTM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXSJiDhRzGs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVjOxBJKmRY Mildred Clark & the Melody-Aires – 2000 years – ABC / EX/EX / £30 (With the classy modern/gospel dancer “Keep trying”. Nice clean copy with sleeve still in shrink.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j79S6V3_65s Exportations – Meet the Exportations – United Artists / EX/VG+ / £12 (With the killer LP only track “Fell in love too late”. A dancer for grown ups. Cut corner, sleeve also has part split on lower mid seam.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFLx9IwvsKU Prince Charles & the City Beat Band – Gang War – Greyhound / EX/EX / £8 (Includes the killer two stepper “Passion”. Clean copy, french press.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osKmQnq4CfQ Chairmen of the Board – In session – Invictus / VG+/EX / £8 (Their second LP. Filled with hits like “Everything’s Tuesday” but the main thing with this LP to me is the album only killer “All we need is understanding” that will freshen up any DJ set. Set that intro on repeat! Vinyl is clean apart from a couple of inaudible scuffs on b-side.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSXsXSic_ug Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes – Royal rappin’s – Polydor / VG+/VG+ / £5 (With their LP only cover of “Sweet music, soft lights, and you”, two step/rare groove delight! LP has a few sleeve marks but plays well. Cover has a couple of creases.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vj2YOl92gs