Dave Thorley

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk Another busy week putting stuff up on the site. 45's, LP's and 12" this week. Northern, Funk, Modern and Boogie, lots of lovely sound files. Plus for those of you that missed it last week a few rare un-released studio acetates. So something for everyone, including....... 45's - Elegants, King Tutt, Hard Cover, Madeline & The Monitcellos, Old (M) Pressions, Seminoles, Tyrone Barclay, Virgil Griffin, Sugar & Sweet.12" - Brothers Vibe, I.T., Michael Raye & Concept, Panache, Paul Thomas, Preps feat. David M., Sam Dees, Family AffairLP's - Anacostia, Coke Escovedo, Main Ingredient, New Directions, WitnessStudio Discs - Carol Anderson, Charles IV, RotationsAnd loads more....... 'From the hard to find, to the just plain good' Thanks for looking, hope you find something you like. Dave & Malayka

Which could mean the backing was by The T.S.U.'s

Must have been Mr Plumb, wasn't me. Very popular tune at Stafford. Dave

Hi All As part of our move we opening boxes not seen for over 2 years, loads of rare 12", LP's and CD's going up daily. www.topdogrecords.co.uk But here are a few gems for you and a chance to own some real soul music history. Carol Anderson-Down and out-GM Studio Disc £900 10" disc This came from Detroit everyman Ernest Kelly who worked closely with Carol most of her musical career. Due to her fairly young death, the number of her recording are not that great, but in a short time she recorded some cool material. This is an un-released track on a GM Studio disc, recorded in the 70/71. Stunning midtempo crossover magic!!!!!!!!!! Carol-Anderson-Down-Out.mp3 Charles IV-The girl next door-Capitol Studio Disc £1000 8" disc Have had this for over 20 years, played it out from time to time always to great aclaim. Un-released group harmony, midtempo, Killer 60's group dancer Charles IV-Girl next door.mp3 Rotations-When she slowly slipped away/We want freedom-Blank Studio Disc £500 12" disc This came from the master file of producer Manny Campbell. The recording on this disc is brighter than the disc we put out, due to it being taken from the master tape some 30 years ago, when the tapes were new. Two legendary group harmony, crossover sides on one disc. Rotations-When he slowly moves away from you.mp3 Rotations-We want freedom.mp3 I've had great joy from these discs, here a chance for someone else to enjoy then PM me, Email davethorley@aol.com or cell 07971 141858

Cock up see other post Dave

Hi All Just got these back in trades, so here's your chance to grab a couple of corkers. Both sound recordings were made using a Technics 1210 with a Staton head, so good replecation. Jock Mitchell-Not a chance in a million/I got to know-Impact 1023 £450 (Used but not abused, strong VG+) Brand New-Thousand years/Party time-Du Vern F 4176 £500 (Classic modern one side, great funk flip) PM me, Email davethorley@aol.com or phone 07971 141858 Also........ Now that we have moved we have started loading the contents of loads of boxes we have not seen for over 2 years. So we are loading new stuff every day at the moment, In there apart from some nice 45's are some very rare 12" and CD's, plus some cool LP's. Including....... 45's - , 7 Miles High, Mahana, Curtis Robinson, Chico Barbara & Junior, Bill Wright, Intrepids, Marquee Revue, J T Brown, Tom Brock, Tommy Soul, Sir George 12" - Rich Mix, Rodney Stepp, Valley Boiz, X's III, Yours Truly, Willie Clayton, Roney Canada, Circle City Band LP's - Anacostia, Mary Wells (Rare 600 series), Willis Dempo, O'Jay's (Minit), Smith Connection, Spanky Wilson, New Direction, Meters, Nights CD's - Tyronza, D.J. Rogers Jr., Wilton Lombard, Crosswinds, Charles Mintz (new modern CD single), N.O.T.P. Thanks for looking Dave

Hi Guys www.topdogrecords.co.uk Now that we have moved we have started loading the contents of loads of boxes we have not seen for over 2 years. So we are loading new stuff every day at the moment, In there apart from some nice 45's are some very rare 12" and CD's, plus some cool LP's. Including....... 45's - , 7 Miles High, Mahana, Curtis Robinson, Chico Barbara & Junior, Bill Wright, Intrepids, Marquee Revue, J T Brown, Tom Brock, Tommy Soul, Sir George12" - Rich Mix, Rodney Stepp, Valley Boiz, X's III, Yours Truly, Willie Clayton, Roney Canada, Circle City BandLP's - Anacostia, Mary Wells (Rare 600 series), Willis Dempo, O'Jay's (Minit), Smith Connection, Spanky Wilson, New Direction, Meters, NightsCD's - Tyronza, D.J. Rogers Jr., Wilton Lombard, Crosswinds, Charles Mintz (new modern CD single), N.O.T.P.Load more going up over the next few days, Hope you find something you like,. Dave & Malayka

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk As part of our move we have found some boxes with some great things in, so a nice site update, some cool 45's and albums and a few boxes of cd's we forgot we had, that include some very rare titles, that we may never find again. So as always loads of sound files and a nice selection of northern, modern, boogie, swingbeat, funk, gospel, R&B and even some rare Hip Hop, including...... 45's - Mahana, Curtis Robinson, Bill Wright, Intrepids, Marquee Revue, Tom Brock, Tommy SoulLP's - O'Jay's (Minit), Smith Connection, New Direction, Meters, NightsCD's - Tyronza, D.J. Rogers Jr., Wilton Lombard, Crosswinds, Charles Mintz (new modern CD single), N.O.T.P. Thanks for looking and hope you find something you like. Dave and Malayka

At least Ebay have removed the strike, but I am still $200 odd out of pocket and he doesn't reply to my emails. Dave

Morning all you monday morning peeps, put this up over the weekend Dave

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk Another big site update, cool northern, funk, modern and boogie 45's, a few nice LP's and some killer 12". 'From the hard to find, to the just plain good' Including 45's - Jimmy & Vella Cameron, B.M.U., Dynamics, Bill Spoon, The Girls, Jo Ann Garrett, Bill Williams and Billeo, Ed Henry 12's - (The Holy Grail Of Detroit 12's) C. J. Surge, LeBoiz, Clausell, Tony Womack LP's - Timeless Legend, Bloodstone, Luther, Rance Allen Group, Richard Popcorn Wylie Hope you find something you like Dave & Malayka

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk "From the hard to find, too the just plain good" Another week and a whole bunch of nice new arrivals, and a site update. As always something for everyone, Northern Classics, some lesser known, great Boogie, cool modern, some killer funk and even a few Gospel gems. Including......... Beverly Ann, Silky Hargraves, Charles L. Patton, Carstairs, Brooklinn, Bill Coday, Younghearts, Antonio, Maxine Crayton, Marva Hicks, Life, John Edwards, Johnny Scott, World Wonders and many more. Hope you find something you like Thanks for looking Dave & Malayka

Morning to all arriving at work this morning, put this up over the weekend Dave

A real shame Richard has been a powerhouse on radion for many years. Radio Hallam Radio Red Rose Jazz FM (NW) Smooth FM (NW) Think thats the order of the stations he has been on. Knowing Richard he will bounce back with something. Dave

Check out People's Records (Brad Hales) on Woodward Avenue and the Record Graveyard in Hamtramck. Either will point you in the direction of the other. Sunday morning head for the flea market in Royal Oak, but you'll need to be early, lots of record hounds there. Dave. PS just found the address of The Graveyard 10201 Joseph Campau St Hamtramck, MI 48212

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk Just put up a whole bunch of nice modern soul and boogie tune 'From the hard to find, to the just plain good' something for everyones pocket. Plus some cool Northern, Funk and Gospel, all with sound clips. Including Brooklyn Express, Maxine Crayton, Ruby Andrews, Freedom, Brand New, Premium, Johnny Wyatt, 24 Karat Gold, Benny Spellman, Mumy and so many more. Hope you find something you like, thanks for looking. Dave & Malayka

Now there's an idea Bob

Cheers, I did a search couldn't find anything. So looks like the tracks were recorded the year before and 'At Broadway' didn't make it to the LP. Thanks Dave

Thanks for that, Just listened to it, to see if it is an alternative title. They cleary sing 'Reach for the sky' and never once sing 'I can touch the sky', so I am guessing it is a different track. Dave

Hi Guys Just got a 12" studio disc through with 4 tracks on. Dated 1977, it has Billy Griffin on vocals and is very much in the style of 'City Of Angles' LP. Need to know if any or all of these came out as singles or lp tracks. If anyones interested will put up sound files later. 'I can't stand it' 'At Broadway' 'Sad rain' 'Reach for the sky' Thanks Dave

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk Been so busy this week putting things up, that we have a second update, put up a bunch of left field 45 things, Boogie, Modern, Crossover, Gospel and a few more classic northern. Plus loads of new sound files, been through the site trying to fill in some of the sound file gaps, if there is anything you want to that doesn't have a sound file let us know. Anyway some of the new additions inc............ Blue Green, Bill Spoon, Cyre, Natural Resourses, T S U's, Lynda Seals, Kola and Klass, Gospel Southernaires Hope you find something you like Dave & Malayka

Hi All Thanks for everyone's help, we now have a very happy man in Atlanta. Dave

Thanks to all that moved in for the kill so quick yesterday, we have also added some more today. Thanks Dave

Hi All Need a good sound file of this for a friend in the U.S. Email me it at davethorley@aol.com Thanks in advance Dave

Speak to Chris King in the UK he has a pressing plant, good quality, or Archers in Detroit still at it and at good prices, will ship to UK. Dave