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Chapter excerpt from House of Broken Hearts covering the story of Frank Howard and the Commanders now up on the site at A Nickel And A Nail. Follow the link: https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/blogs/news/the-frank-howard-and-the-commanders-story-e-mark-windle

Latest issue #99 now out and available from A Nickel And A Nail, follow the link https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/fanzines-magazines/products/soul-up-north-issue-99-autumn-2018

As well as soul and scene related literature A Nickel And A Nail sells LPs - Steve Mancha and JJ Barnes, Jerry Butler, Dee Dee Warwick and much more...have a browse at this link https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/soul-lps

Sheet music, mainly 1960s for sale at A Nickel And A Nail: Deon Jackson, Barbara Mason, Aretha, Jerry Butler, Righteous Brothers and more. Link here: https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/sheet-music-memorabilia

Birlinn / Polygon do the hardbacks initially, then usually switch to paperback at 4-6 months.

HARLEM 69: Selling like hotcakes, get your copy of Stuart Cosgrove's final instalment in the soul trilogy at A Nickel And A Nail. We also still have copies of Stuart’s Memphis 68 if you need to catch up, and Young Soul Rebels too! Link here https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/harlem-69-the-future-of-soul-stuart-cosgrove

Benny Latimore - It was so nice while it lasted / There she is. This is the French Atlantic release of his Dade 45. Nice track and interesting format too, complete with picture cover. £20 free post U.K., for Europe £6 and elsewhere £12

When I interviewed Novas Nine for my first book they mentioned being miffed at their deal with ABC

Pre-owned but pretty much spotless record box for all your 8-10 inch acetate needs (or even 78s if that’s your bag!). Holds approx 80 - 100 dependant on how you store em. Also included 20 crispy clean cardboard sleeves and 20 paper sleeves, and the Johnny Taylor acetate !!! What more do you want ! £30 all in with post in U.K. bit extra for abroad. Keys also included.

Part 3 of this chapter excerpt from House of Broken Hearts just posted up, available via this link at A Nickel And A Nail https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/blogs/news/breakaway-the-valentines-ann-sexton-and-the-closure-of-sound-stage-7-part-3-e-mark-windle Cheers Mark.

I have both of John's volumes in stock at A Nickel And A Nail if anyone needs a copy / copies.

Just arrrived from the publishers at A Nickel And A Nail - Stuart Cosgrove’s eagerly awaited final instalment of his soul trilogy. Order now at the following link https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/harlem-69-the-future-of-soul-stuart-cosgrove

Boatload of copies just arrived from the publishers at A Nickel And A Nail. Order link below https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/harlem-69-the-future-of-soul-stuart-cosgrove

LP here £15 on my website, mate: https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/soul-lps/products/ruben-howell-same

Wasn't the primary intention, just sharing the story but thanks all the same! If anyone missed the first part here's the link: https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/blogs/news/youre-the-dream-roscoe-shelton-and-jr-enterprises-sound-stage-7-part-one-mark-windle

More on Sound Stage 7 now up on the website tonight at A Nickel And A Nail. Joe Simon, Jackey Beavers and Sam Baker... https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/blogs/news/number-one-joe-simon-jackey-beavers-and-sam-baker-sound-stage-7-part-2-e-mark-windle

On what presumed basis Russ? Smash closed it’s doors in 1970, so licencing would have had to be via Universal (who took on Polygram / Mercury, Smash bring a Mercury subsidiary ).

Sound Stage 7 chapter excerpt from House of Broken Hearts here on the site: https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/blogs/news/youre-the-dream-roscoe-shelton-and-jr-enterprises-sound-stage-7-part-one-mark-windle

Still a couple left if anybody wants one.

The long awaited final instalment...out in 3 weeks... pre-order this weekend to take advantage of our 10% deal (discount code HARLEM) - quote code at checkout, applies to this and any other book title / vinyl on the site To order Harlem 69: https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/harlem-69-the-future-of-soul-stuart-cosgrove Home page / new books: https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books

Tonight’s offering....Roy Hamilton - Don’t come cryin’ to me - Epic ex plus picture cover. The superb and clear precursor to his RCA sides. Nice collectors item.too. £25 plus post £3 UK £6 Europe £10 elsewhere. PayPal only please.

Latest deal at A Nickel And A Nail, the next 3 orders of Steve Guarnori's excellent reference book Scepter Wand Forever get one of these European release Chuck Jackson / Maxine Brown picture cover 45s as a freebie. Be quick, when they are gone, they are gone! Follow the order link https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/scepter-wand-forever-steve-guarnori

The story of Bob Marshall & the Crystals from Rhythm Message up on the blog section at A Nickel and A Nail https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/blogs/news/you-got-me-crying-the-story-of-bob-marshall-and-the-crystals-e-mark-windle

Some nice pic cover 45 bits: Italian HMV - “I don’t need no doctor” ex £20 Portugal EP “Together again” Incs “Just about to lose your clown” ex £20 Ray Charles at Newport EP UK London - Atlantic ex £15 Ray Charles “Hide nor hair” EP France ABC ex £20 Postage £3 UK, £8 Europe and £12 elsewhere

Sam Baker - I’m number one German Monument with picture cover. Vinyl excellent condition and cover as shown. Beautiful collectors item £20 plus postage £3 UK, £8 Europe £10 elsewhere