Manfromsoul45s

This weeks show has just been uploaded to the Mixcloud. 2 Hours of completely uninterrupted great soul music. Hope you enjoy... LISTEN HERE

Was very sad to hear of the passing of Jim Wensiora. I got to know Jim initially through Dave Raistrick, who had spoken about him and that he had accumulated a very impressive collection, and he had convinced him to DJ at Rock City. I think most had a certain impression of what he might be like as most of it was pure rumour and speculation, so I was impressed when I met him as he was such an easy going and humble guy who just seemed to really be into the music and collecting. He was a reluctant DJ and seemed overwhelmed by it but soon got into his stride. The thing that struck me was that when I DJ’d after him at Rock City, he just wanted to go through your box and ask about the things he didn’t know and compliment you on the things he had, liked or wanted which was a good trait in anyone's mind. We once took each other’s record box home by mistake (both the same looking box) and when I realised and called him, we were happy to let each other go through them and tape what we wanted. From then on, we became good friends and travelled together a few times to all-nighters and had a good laugh with him on the way. He was a reluctant, but fantastic DJ and had he continued to collect and DJ I do believe that he could have given anyone a run for their money behind the decks and it’s great testament to him that a lot of his play list went onto be massive records, not just in his hands, but the people that bought them from his collection when he sold up. I hadn’t seen him in along time, but when I wished him Happy Birthday on FB, I did get a “thank you” from him on a few occasions. Here’s a selection of records he championed and one’s he played as well, and I just hope I have done him a little justice. R.I.P. Jimmy xx LISTEN HERE

Exceptions, Thirteenth Amendments, Promatics & Gentlemen Four SOLD.

The Promatics - I Think I'm Gonna Let You Go - (Brown Door) Condition - VG (better than VG) Still a decent playable copy Has a few pops and was professionally cleaned by Yann @ Vinyl Rescue. Very rare 45 by any standard. £1000.00 The Exceptions - Baby, You Know I Need You - (Impact Acetate) Condition - VG++ The unissued and far superior version. Great double sider. £1000.00 The Gentlemen Four - You Can't Keep A Good Man Down - (Wand) Condition - EX (Nice clean copy) £1000.00 The Soulettes - Bring Your Fine Self Home - (Scope) Condition - VG to VG+ (Closer to VG+) Plays really nice Fantastic Double Sider... £1500.00 Thirteenth Amendments - Got To Be Love - (News Maker) Condition - EX (Close to NM) Old Dean Anderson C/U. Still very rare. £400.00

Just uploaded Wednesday's show to my Mixcloud channel. Hope you enjoy... LISTEN HERE

Wednesday's show is now available on my Mixcloud channel. Hope you enjoy. Two hours of great eclectic soul music. Classic Northern soul, crossover soul and new releases, plus everything in between on 45 and LP. LISTEN HERE

Manfromsoul April New Additions. Some great titles including: The Sequins - Try My Love Living Color - Thanks The Lord For Love Gino Washington - Oh Not Me Universal Minds - A Chance At Love Chazz - Gonna Make Her Mine The Unknowns - Please Don't Go The Class-Set - My Style Pete Warner - I Just Wanna Spend My Life With You Ron Van Horn - We've Just Got To Get It Together And More... CHECK OUT THE NEW ADDITIONS HERE

This weeks Show is now available on my Mixcloud channel. Hope you enjoy. Soul Searching With "Kitch" on Soul City Radio (26-03-2025). LISTEN HERE

SOLD

The Shametts - Don't Waste Your Time - Gold Dust Condition - VG to VG+ (far closer to VG+ that Vg and plays really well) A still very rare record that does not come around very often at all. Proper old style girl group Northern Soul. YouTube video is of the actual 45 for sale. £1000.00

Mark Wes - I Need You - Roc-Ker B/W - I Love You Condition - VG+ (Has mostly very light marks) Insanely rare Philly soul, produced by George Kerr. Never ever comes up for sale and not seen another issue copy for over 20 years. Could be absolutely massive!! £1000.00 The Coasters - Crazy Baby - Atco Condition - EX ( A hair off NM) £350.00 Yvonne & The Violets - Cross My Heart - Barry Condition - VG+ (Has some vinyl bubbles but they don't seem to affect the overall playability) £200.00 Larry Atkins - Lighten Up - Highland B/W - Ain't That Love Enough Condition - VG+ £350.00 The Performers - Little Angel - Sir Graham Condition - EX £250.00 Lonzine Cannon - Quit While I'm Ahead - Phillips Condition - VG to VG+ (Has a few light marks) £130.00 Ozz & His Sperlings - Somebody To Love - MIOB Condition - NM £80.00

Soul Searching With "Kitch" on Soul City Radio (19-03-2025) Last night show is now available on my Mixcloud channel. Lot's of great music, plus a tribute to one of the DJ's of the Stafford era. Hope you enjoy.. LISTEN HERE

It certainly did. This is the first legit 7" viny; release

This weeks edition of "Soul Searching" on Soul City Radio is now available on Mixcloud. Hope you enjoy... LISTEN HERE

AUCTION ENDS 6pm MONDAY 3rd MARCH

Manfromsoul March New Additions Some great titles including: Mark Wes - "I Need You" Herbert Hunter - "I Was Born To Love You" Kurt Harris - "Emporer Of My Baby's Heart" Larry Atkins - "Lighten Up" Dusty Wilson - "Can't Do Without You" The Coasters - "Crazy Baby" Harvey & The Seven Sounds - "Glamour Girl" Garnet Mimms - "Looking For You" Traditions - "My Life With You" and much more..... CHECK OUT THE NEW ADDITIONS HERE

Soul Searching With "Kitch" on Soul City Radio (26-02-2025) So, another month is drawing to a close and we have sadly seen the loss of some giants in soul music. I shall be paying tribute to some of these tonight, plus lot's of great music. Welcome to a weekly show on Soul City Radio focusing on 60s, 70s and 80s soul and beyond. Classic Northern and Modern soul with a splash of Obscure tunes , plus new releases from independent soul labels. LISTEN HERE

Eddie Billups - Ask My Heart - (Peachtree) B/W - Soldiers Prayer condition - VG+ ( a very strong and clean VG+) The video/audio file is of the actual 45 up for auction. This 45 very rarely makes it out of the very lucky few peoples collections so it's a opportunity to own this iconic and very rare and sublime soul 45. Peachtree Records founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1967 by William Bell and this 1967 Release has always remained rare after its debut spin some years ago. AUCTION DETAILS: CHECK OUT THE AUCTION HERE PLEASE NOTE: AUCTION PAYMENT MUST BE AGREED WITHIN 24hrs OF THE END OF THE AUCTION. Check out the Manfromsoul Rare vinyl auction. Be sure to check the closing date and time for each record to ensure you don’t miss out on the best bids. Our auction has an emphasis on the rarely seen 45s and Lp's. The condition and authenticity of all the records in our auction section are always carefully hand picked to ensure quality and rarity. Also check out our latest soul additions. If you have not already registered on the website when you bid on the item it will prompt you to register. REMEMBER: YOUR BID IS WHAT YOU WANT TO PAY. NO BIDDING UP, JUST A STRAIGHT UP BID. I am happy to take emailed bids, but not in the last few hours to save any confusion. Any questions or issues please contact me via the website.

I've uploaded this weeks show to Mixcloud. I hope you enjoy it. Soul Searching With "Kitch" on Soul City Radio (19-02-2025) Valentine's day has been and gone, but we are still sharing the love with Alan "Kitch" Kitchener Soul City Radio. Welcome to a weekly show on Soul City Radio focusing on 60s, 70s and 80s soul and beyond. Classic Northern and Modern soul with a splash of Obscure tunes , plus new releases from independent soul labels. LISTEN HERE

Manfromsoul Mid Feb 45 Additions Some cracking titles including: Willie Tee - First Taste of Hurt Gary Haines - Keep On Going Ruby Andrews - Just Loving You Susan Barrett - What's It Gonna Be Showmen - I Love Will Grow Bobbi Row- Why'd You Put It On Me Michael & Raymond - Man Without A Woman The Performers - Little Angel and many more.... CHECK OUT THE NEW ADDITIONS HERE

Uploaded Wednesday's show. Some great tracks including one from the forthcoming Kent CD (Soul Harmony) plus new releases from Soul Junction & Soul Direction. Hope you enjoy it.... LISTEN HERE

The People's Choice - Savin' All My Lovin' For You - Palmer Condition - EX (Close to NM) Stunning copy of this massive Northern Soul Classic. £950.00 The Whispers - The Dip - Dore Condition - NM £125.00 Frank Howard & The Commanders - I'm So Glad - Barry Condition -VG++ (WOL) £225.00 Tomorrow's Men - Who's That Lady - Congress Condition - NM £150.00 Art Freeman - Slippin' Around With You - Fame Condition - EX (a smidge off NM) Very rare white promo copy £200.00 The Boss Four - Walkin' By - Rim Condition - VG++ £100.00

Soul Searching With "Kitch" on Soul City Radio (29-01-2025) Chase the last of the January Blues Away with Alan "Kitch" Kitchener Soul City Radio LISTEN HERE

Just uploaded the latest "Soul Searching" radio show from Soul City Radio. A Top of The World Stafford special. Check it out here.. LISTEN HERE