Baz Atkinson

Incredible record imho , so hard to turn up records of this quality these days. It’s an exspensive record now, wonder what the flip was like , if anyone knows kindly post a clip up. Oh lordey Brilliant !!!

Great read this nowt new but the scene is pretty dominated by DJs playing same stuff on repeat and playing same venues buying flavour of the month hot box specials . There is no upfront scene now apart from one or two last outposts where figures compared to say 10 to 15 years ago are very poor. Smaller collectors clubs are more common now it’s a backlash to venues playing and paying Mates rates . Many DJs would amputate their left nut to DJ these days at bigger venues that’s one of the reasons records are not been discovered . Playing safe is the devils brew ,it stifles creativity which saddens me because the British Rare Soul Scene was once the envy of every other country. I hope one day a real rare soul venue up north appears again in the vein of the Wilton where collect tors play and encourage each other sadly we had that and lost it due to cynicism and again poor attendances . The sweet scene now delivers obscure unknown and underplayed soul but because it has zero dance appeal it’s over looked and good dos are few and far between .

PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK ON SAFE ARRIVAL OF RECORD> PayPal as a gift £3,50 UK Recorded-World ask for rates. The Chimes -The Beginning of my life -Down to Earth EX no Introduction on this monster now having its day £100 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPsaevcM07I Nate Adams _im gonna be good/why has it Atlantic Demo Ex 2 incredible sides northern soul and deep soul biggie £80 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw5m66SHQyI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0VVbG9W6ks Marva Whitney -We need more/Daddy dont know-Forte NM Two rasping sides ready for take off play loud £50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE9DyTd-I-s&t=26s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3Cg47_aw7A THIS WEEKS TIP The Notations -I cant stop/Im still here -Twininght -EX 2 SOLD Of the very best imho will shoot to 3 figures soon £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQvBdsb5UxI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MISa_IvEfCg Ann Peebles -Slipped Tripped/99ilbs -Hi Records vg++ SOLD 2 great edgy soul records amazed its still here £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzlzoeYA3Lg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv8TcSOZ4f0 The Dells -Inspiration -Cadet ex lovely ballad on flip £15 SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTuQFP5dVJs AAron Neville -Ape man/forever more -Safari Nm will be The best £10 ever spend brill 2 sider have a listen £10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRGWINaXiE4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSU3JbmJawQ Jackie Wilson -I still love you -Brunswick ex £10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj2u2YsA5Kw The Magictones -Great day -Ram Brock Ex £10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ9atL-Jt6E

PayPal as a gift £3.50 UK Recorded -World ask for rates. PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK ON SAFE ARRIVAL OF RECORD> The Jets -Everthing I do/I was born with it -Port Demo £50 Rarely turns up now 2 fab sides lovely demo strong vg++ listen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srt297A3s-I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM-5_SLK52Y Marva Whitney -Daddy Dont know about sugar bear/We need more -Forte NM 2 Absolute killas,massive flipside potential Sista Moover a snip £60 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imK-l72LSow The Main Events -Dont Leave/Girl I want you to remember -Miracle Mile NM £35 What a version with supa soulful spin on the label to own nice folks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bhWxERG2Uc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJRaOkIVFAc THIS WEEKS TIP Is a brilliant down home gritty killa with supa soulful flip NM £25 Bobby Stevens -All going down together -Rustic Records https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A90WeeNfZuU Peggy Gains -Sweet Way Of Living/Just to satisfy my Baby-Reforee NM One double sider that should be 3 figures will be soon £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaO9UmEEnDI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DngYXA3MUPM The Masqueraders -I aint gonna stop /Im just an average guy-AGP NM No introduction just 2 incredible sides that are getting elusive £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOHVWY2rbo4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7rO2NwaoPg The Dells -Inspiration -Cadet ex lovely on the issue folks £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTuQFP5dVJs Jimmy David Ruffin -Stepin on a dream/when love hand -Soul Ex great cut £10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3iBPYbsTcM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HDc5ggKau4

PayPal as a gift £3.50 UK Recorded -World ask for rates -Some nice records here folks priced to sell.Have a listen !! PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK> Bernard Smith +Jokers Wild=Gotta be a reason-Groove instru flip out out by family now very elusive and NM £100 SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhczkaDnZMg George Benson -My Womens Good to me -A+M EX delectable xover still to have its day just incredibly soulful £40 SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsrl9Hq6Oo Bands of Gold -Its over -Smash Demo Ex Thumping garage soul SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C31Re2T0CY&t=95s Marvin Gaye + Tammi Terrell -California Soul -Tamla EX just pure in every sense and a fab copy must are knackered £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khv3Q5AuhgU THIS WEEKS TIP William Bell + Mavis Staples -Loves sweet sensation/strung out -Stax Demo EX powerhouse demo of a fantastic double sider £25 SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccXMhn3LQtc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRLQjqZvTFo Carolyn Franklin -Chain Reaction -RCA Demo Ex lovely sister funk bomb with loads of legs an absolute must if you collect RCA £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSYSvno0e5o Big Apple Brass -My Home -Royal Flush ex great cut imho £40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkNBN4ACm3A&t=18s Fantastic 4-Pin Point it down/I feel like im falling in love -Soul vg+ for value for money it does not get any better 2 incredible sides https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZGra-XNHWs&t=29s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2LvsrUyz98 9th Creation -why not today -Prelude ex lovely cut folks £10 SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn7xmEd_2uE

Nice batch of affordable 45s PayPal as a gift £3.50 Recorded Delivery,World ask for rates. Have a listen folks. PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK. Lennie Satin -Homebound/Somebody help me-Flo EX Great double sided magic pounding magic and mid tempo cool flip £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_qXQnU33Ds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uagPp1mNZ5Q Lou Courtney -you cab give your love to me -Verve Demo vg+ have a listen to the clip Tour de force northern soul deal at this £60SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16G2zgTyIjY Nancy Wilcox /Foxfire feat Johnny Adams -More than a memory /a star in the ghetto -Kent 36th cheap as chips NM but quality £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIyH6RWa-mE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjUsRm3t4Lo TNT Band -The Meditation -Cotique vg+ great folks dried up wol SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSkaVY4BR2k £20 This Weeks Tip -Incredible seventies soul 3 copies all will go all Hunts Determination -Shes on my mind -Earwax EX £10 SOLD x 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9XffQVP7XI Paul Kirk _On the road to love /Get your own-Pompeii Demo NM bueatiful demo backed with great funk bomb quality for nowt £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ3Q2GH93Hw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaL9VNqlBEw Gene Marshall -Say Mr Pusherman -Preview Ex obscure leftfiled moover really worth a punt and rare £40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_RQ6HsttmM Eric and the Vikings -Vibrations/Get off the streets-Soulhawk ex lovely copy of crossover perfection with funk burner quality £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRV9gLUHqPA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDleWvK8Uso Billy Keene =Somebody Please -Dottie Ex absolute lovely lilting xover needs a good run out a great 45 for nothing £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-t6Pr5-yCw

Great set fab to see some new releases also standing next to sone stone cold classics . There’s records on here I’ve had for over 30 years great to see sone of the slower stuff getting dues !

Love the record but it does not touch their cheap one on DJO this is pure mid tempo magic . Maybe wont be so cheap soon lol

PayPal as a gift £3.50 UK Recorded -world ask for rates.PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK. The Chances -It takes more than love alone/one more chance -Bea Baby NM 2 absolute crackers still under the radar one cracking northern dancer with brilliant haunting mid tempo flip £45 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q6MZ6uuVB4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOZ6RrJb4Sk Tommy Kieth -I need you more than ever -Branding Iron Ex supreme sweet xover gem from the Brother of love lead a real soul blast completely under the radar and well gone imho £40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mTG7yMQKGQ Eric and the Vikings -Vibrations/Get off the streets-Soulhawk ex lovely copy of crossover perfection with funk burner quality £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRV9gLUHqPA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDleWvK8Uso The next 3 are £20 each folks total quality soul records imho Posse -Take somebody like you/feel like giving up- VIP ex vinyl slight label damage 2 stunning awesome soul records https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLv0dVI94e8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XfH-yktkAo Bobbi + Michi The Sound of Soul-Hey girl i still love him -Josie vg+ gritty intro then plays fine awesome mid tempo 45 lovely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKUsCCkUwbg Sisters Love -This time tomorrow/I know you love me -Manchild 2 great sunday soul burners just perfect for the slow and low crowd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSGrzcyBI2o EX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpJ0JiTsTJo The Next 3 are £10 each and awesome soul 45s imho Linda Jones -Not on the outside/Things ive been through -Turbo 2 of the best 45s ever imho 3 copies folks all will fly out EX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp-yFdChT3E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN_hjaHhKMc Jackie Wilson -I still love you -Brunswick ex fab 45 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yF5oUx-030 Floaters + Shu Ga -for your love -Fee bargain folks 2 copies EX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS0X5PrIrEM

PayPal as a gift Friends/Family £3.50 UK Recorded -World ask for rates.Sound from disc unless obvious.Please leave feedback . Johnny Moore -Lonely Heart in the city/Thats what you said -Blue Rock Ex to NM immaculate copy Double sided quality £45 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3jRBgck1rs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWiIk9u_-MI Eric and the Vikings -Vibrations/Get off the streets-Soulhawk ex lovely copy of crossover perfection with funk burner quality £40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRV9gLUHqPA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDleWvK8Uso The Visitors -Im in danger/Untill you came along -Bashie vg+ plays superb flip side sweet classic Danger awesome 45 nice £40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2mTh24SC5I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xSIh4NggwQ Bands of Gold -its over -Smash Demo NM last week for this killa priced to sell smasher of a 45 still legs galore imho £50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C31Re2T0CY&t=4s Willie Amos Hunt -Would you believe -Camp wol vg+ a rare UK copy no centre but a fraction of the price get it folks £40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eM3lYaWngA Jesse Fisher -Dont cheat on me -Way Out Demo NM one of the ultimate slow and low cuts imho just incredibly soulful £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr6Oi2xeBEw THE NEXT 3 Are all £10 each all EX Weapons of Peace -This lifes about to get me down-Playboy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM287E0gdjg Shawne Jackson -Just as bad as you -Playboy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O06XcAt_sGs Eric Dennis -The next best thing -/too many love pains -P Cola https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou890QHmpks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apv_FcL16l8

Would of been the Orwell for me pal but after getting the virus last year and seeing on Facebook the amount that have picked it up again (yep) I’m keeping myself in doors as the weather bites etc . Five years is some time away Mal be interesting to get your thoughts if you get out again . Still plenty of quality about but I know for a fact the numbers are down on most so called up front dos or should I say events with progressive music policy . Its great that the Haydock Park event has sold out and rightly so imho !

There’s congestion on congestion and folks still not venturing out , leaving a barrage of venues with terrible numbers not to mention mediocre music policy ? It has not been a scene for a very long time imho.

Loved the place, right up there with the best venues ever imho. You could always come back with a long list of wants every time you went . It was ran by proper soul people who cared and gave collectors there dues also . How many venues can you say that about now? Back in the day everyone wanted to play there, it was a hard dance floor to master but that summed it up for me, people would talk about the music more than dance at times . Someone said it gave collectors a chance to DJ with big names NAH it gave DJs the chance to play with Big Collectors, Nuff Said !

PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK ON SAFE ARRIVAL OF 45. PayPal as a gift £3.50 UK Recorded -World ask for rates. Cash Mc Call-Im in danger -Checker ex powerhouse record not easily available anymore folks getting elusive priced to sell £45 SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuNQoZh34Zo Prince Ellis -Gotta get myself together/Sugar Love =Ellis NM great under the radar double sider not too shabby imho great £50 SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rKFOjZxZ8g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSTfIvEHAoo Harold Burrage -Got to find a way -M Pac EX hard soul at its best a record ive always championed just pure gritty soul all gone now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0cEea6QL5k £30 The Bands of Gold -Its over -Smash Demo Ex raucious under the radar Garage soul infectious record needs a run out imho £80 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C31Re2T0CY Judy Clay -Since you came along/Johnnie Taylor -Please let me in Kent 20th and without a doubt one of the best releases £60 NM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAW-j7RSCEE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2fgaT23JOA The Magnificents -I can fly/Lorraine Chandler -ease my mind -Kent 38th NM 2 killas quality control outstanding imho incredible £40 SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-sPGbXyg1Ahttps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ__ENuLUCg SOLD Fantastic 4 -Pin Point it down/I feel like im falling in love -Soul vg+ plays fine marks etc but good to go -JUST AWESOME Bargain £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZGra-XNHWs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2LvsrUyz98 Billy Keene =Somebody Please -Dottie Ex absolute lovely lilting xover needs a good run out a great 45 for nothing £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-t6Pr5-yCw Big Apple Brass -My World -Royal Flush ex absolute bargain £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkNBN4ACm3A&t=3s

Yeah picked mine up bout 10 years ago from Anoraks Corner when he found a few in Japan . Seem to turn up in small batches then disappear again .

No mention JP Robinson for over £1100 a record that rarely turns up now .

Please LEAVE FEEDBACK on safe arrival of 45. PayPal friends/family condition stated UK Recorded £3.50 Special on request -Sound added from My Channel unless stated. The Bands of Gold -Its over -Smash Demo Ex raucious under the radar Garage soul infectious record needs a run out imho £100 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C31Re2T0CY Judy Clay -Since you came along/Johnnie Taylor -Please let me in Kent 20th and without a doubt one of the best releases £70 NM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAW-j7RSCEE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2fgaT23JOA The Magnificents -I can fly/Lorraine Chandler -ease my mind -Kent 38th NM 2 killas quality control outstanding imho incredible £40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-sPGbXyg1Ahttps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ__ENuLUCg Lou Courtney -You can give your love to me -Verve Demo screamer of the highest order amazed its still here at this price £70 vg+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16G2zgTyIjY THIS WEEKS TIP Billy Keene =Somebody Please -Dottie Ex absolute lovely lilting xover needs a good run out a great 45 for nothing £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-t6Pr5-yCw Masqueraders -Aint gonna stop /Im just an average guy=AGP 2 of the best a record that has the lot both sides drying up £25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7rO2NwaoPg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7rO2NwaoPg Fantastic 4 -Pin Point it down/I feel like im falling in love -Soul vg+ plays fine marks etc but good to go -JUST AWESOME £25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZGra-XNHWs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2LvsrUyz98 Topics -Try a little love -Heavy Duty vg+ ish noise on intro just a brilliant under rated record with sweet flip cheap wol £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSW9WsS1fWQ&t=31s Sam Hawkins _hold on baby -Blue Cat used vg plays great £10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um2I5Uv-aAE

La Shawn Collins very surprised and Rueben I actually think the issue is harder ? I thought Gwen might hit the magic £10k mark and Freddie Houston demo a tad surprised at but there again I ain’t seen many at all ?

Please Leave Feedback On Safe Arrival of 45. PayPal as a gift folks or Bank Transfer £3.50 UK Recorded,Special for items over £100 is £8 UK World ask for rates .Listen to clips. Masters of Houston -Please wait for me -Ovide Ex to NM immaculate cut one of the hardest on this awesome logo,sweet soul killa with dancer flip so hard to get now £300 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISUd3EosaNc&t=5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stfb3GaXw0E&t=5s Lou Courtney -You can give your love to me -Verve vg+ plays fine incredible cut loud uptempo dancer only one on gogs that is 3 times this price the demo is tough to get imho BARGAIN £80 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16G2zgTyIjY Vicki Anderson -Wide awake in a dream -De Lux NM copy of what is a incredible slice of soul music lovely copy £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm_N_j_-yGI Gene Marshall -Say Mr Pusher man - Preview Ex Genuine rarity bit potential sounds awesome loud someone take a chance £50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_RQ6HsttmM THIS WEEKS TIP Ray Pettis -Together Forever -Dee Dee NM AWESOME XOVER if rare a million quid soul in huge abundance the dogs bollox £20 SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5pSPMAMaCY Ann Peebles -Slipped tripped and fell in love/99lbs -Hi 2 incredible dance floor winners of the highest order a bargain folks vg+ £35 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXzhBgdo9oo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd13J3VqQSI David Ruffin -Dont stop loving me -Each day is a lifetime -Motown NM 2 of the greatest records ever made 3 copies £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpeM7Q5AObA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MW2NM2R1ms Fontella Bass -Lucky in Love -Checker EX this record is simply delectable has real legs get it played loud its a winner £20 SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaWYxEkhCO0 Laura Green -Memories and Souveniers -Capitol Ex £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK8iPISZX8k

PayPal as a gift folks or bank transfer -postage £9 Special or £3.50 UK Recorded - Dwight Franklin -Foxie Lila /Come on home NM copy of this record that now is way gone fab copy £250

Please leave feedback on safe arrival of 45. PayPal as a gift £3.50 UK Recorded -World ask for rates. Have a listen folks condition stated most from MY You Tube. Jay and Techniques -Dancing Mood -Smash Demo NM Dance Floor Bomb loads of legs this one killa tune lovely rare demo £150 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brPOFRon3RM Barbara Mason -Bobby Is My Baby -Arctic vg++ Just a great cut £40 SOLD SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eljiCszax-8 Johnny Williams -Your love controls my world/Just a little misunderstanding -Big tip 2 killa sides lovely rare demo £35 SOLD SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evL2RXsRQjY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufBst3_q5Cg American Gypsy -10.000 Miles -Chess This weeks tip awesome record still a little under the radar 2 copies to go both NM £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCnUe03czU0 Ann Peebles -Slipped Tripped fell in love /99LBS -Hi vg+ 2 killa sides found another few copies folks dance floor dynamite £35 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXzhBgdo9oo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv8TcSOZ4f0 Johnny + Expressions -Boys + Girls Together -Josie Demo NM fab record loads of miles in it yet immaculate demo £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqkEKa5qy0w The Sisters Love-This time tomorrow/I know you love me -Manchild EX 2 delectable sides just right for today £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSGrzcyBI2o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpJ0JiTsTJo The Notations -I Cant stop/A New Day -Twinight ( a record that has dried up utterly fab xover so under rated both sides are A+ EX £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeIklcFaByw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2UVikBTJvE The Charades =Dreaming up a world of fantasy -Eifel EX £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfVpVQ4R3eM

When I started buying records late 1978 I bought certain labels like Ric Tic etc because there were supa cheap and full of quality etc . Right the way through to the early nineties a lot of people on the scene were not too obsessed with out and out rarity but just quality . Nice stuff demanded decent prices but the price was never in the spotlight like it is now . Three reasons have amplified this the first been the for Millionaires Only Cds and the Rare of the Rare dos which basically said these records are dog rare and worth xxxx etc . The real irony of this was first these records were mainly played at the casino from 78 and the market was still finding its feet in that marketplace at the time regarding price , I saw records quoted for silly prices then that I was still picking up relatively competitively, my mates were also . The third is auctions and social media taking the music to a different geographic, backed by media spotlight and the romance attached to owning the next big thing . I collect what I like but a scene that has punters paying inordinate money for The Aquamen etc has to be seriously missing the point . That is 95 per cent of black music is still under £10 and awe inspiring if you question this go out and buy anything by say the Soul Children On Stax and compare it to Bill Bush . If you have an once of soul you will get it ?

If it relates to all genres why do we have Modern Soul , Motown ,Deep Soul, Sweet Soul/ Lowrider / Funky Soul / Xover Soul and so on and so forth . It’s the northern soul crowd that have defined these not Paul Daniels lol 😂. Trying telling the average man/women on the street what it is I bet you get your Ps and Qs wrong . Walk past a normal pub and see a sign saying Northern Soul @ Motown then go in and listen to the biggest load of shite ever played . No wonder the scene tried to classify and diversify the music the word is a bigger embarrassment than Last nights coronation street ?