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A very Special Edition Release from Soul Direction and Melvin Davis. LIMITED TO APPROX 100+ COPIES. AVAILABLE TO ORDER FROM FRIDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 5pm. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRODUCT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON THE SITE AT PRESENT. THANK YOU. As many of you will recall, few months back we at Soul Direction, with help from Jim O’Hara, negotiated a deal to release a fully licenced 45 of Melvin Davis’s previously unissued “I’m That One That Loves You” a track that Melvin wrote but was never legally released. All proceeds from the release went direct to Melvin himself to assist with his ongoing medical bills. Melvin was blown away by the support shown from the release and was extremely grateful for the contributions made by Soul Direction via the Detroit soul fans who purchased the 45. These funds & the contributions from the “GoFundMe” page previously set up were appreciated more than you could know and helped Melvin cover many of his treatment costs through an extremely tough time financially, which I am sure most of our soul friends in the USA will understand, showing just how lucky we are to have a funded health system here in the UK. Since the release, I have spoken to Melvin on many occasions and got to know him a little better, and whilst he is now in a much better place, the treatment involved can be long and expensive and it must be hard enough staying positive when facing these constant medical costs. Jim and I have been aware of this for some time, and we have been looking for a way to help Melvin a little more, and hopefully can do this now. Whilst the initial release was a huge success for Soul Direction, and sold out within a few days, we constantly get asked for copies, which got us thinking of an idea to fulfil the requests and help Melvin at the same time. So rather than just press more of the same copies, a direction we would not take, we wanted to be able to offer something a little different and Jim and I have hopefully came up with, what we think is the perfect solution. Soul Direction have commissioned a Limited Red Vinyl Edition of the release. This will have a unique logo showing the “Limited Edition” version, both on the front cover and the labels. There will be approx. 100 copies (give or take a couple of extras the pressing plant may supply). These will retail at £30ea. We think that is a fair price for something that will be a true collector’s item and, as before, all proceeds will go directly to Melvin to help with his ongoing medical situation. Buying this release means you get to help a true Detroit Legend through a tough time, and also get the Detroit masterpiece ‘I’m The One That Loves You’ on a limited-edition showpiece single. This track will not be release again through Soul Direction We want to limit these to one per customer which gives more people the chance to own one and I certainly hope you will treasure it as much as we do. These will go on sale Friday 23rd Feb at 5pm. Thank you once again for your support Alan, Jim, Jordan Wilson for the artwork and of course Melvin Davis (The Detroit Soul Ambassador)

Thanks Jordan. Hopefully people see that, but reading Norman's messages make it all worthwhile.

Marie Knight - That's No Way To Treat a Girl - Musicor W/D Cond: VG Although this has a lot of marks, they are very light marks and it does play incredibly well against the visual look. Still a nice playable copy - £350

The 1977 Wee Album “You Can Fly on My Aeroplane” on Owl, has always been a holy grail in LP collecting with some stunning tracks contained within its grooves. None more so that “Try Me”, so when the 45 was discovered, it wasn’t long before it became a true modern soul anthem in clubs across the country and beyond. Norman Whiteside was the main man in the journey of this Ohio group and many years later when his music was re-discovered by Rob Sevier at Numero, additional tracks were added to the catalogue from the vaults and the rest as they say is history. Having owned both albums, it was a “No Brainer” for me to lay down “Try to Tell You How I Feel” & “We Could Get It Together” onto a Soul Direction 7”. LP’s and downloads are a great media for music, but there is still something special about a 7” 45rpm vinyl record. I had messaged Norman once we were close to pressing the record and like most things, they get lost in the world of spam folders, so another message prompted a response, and what a wonderful response it was. Norman was very happy with the result and the overall finished product and was happy that his music is still giving joy to soul fans around the globe. I sent him some copies of the release and he promptly sent me photos of him with the picture sleeve in hand. In his own words “Trying to Tell You Just How I Feel was my second favourite song on the album. Find Me, Love Me was my first favourite. I appreciate that people like you are keeping my music alive”. Norman has a CD of some of his more recent work and sent me a copy.. Hopefully things are moving forward with Numero on a second album project, and he deserves nothing less. A real gentleman whose kind words make it all worthwhile. Thank You Norman Whiteside and Wee. xxx Get you copy here and show the love.

Yes it is a 7" Bell sound Acetate. It's in my collection.

Manfromsoul New Year Album Update. Lots of titles starting at £5. See the additions by clicking here

Gwen Owens - I Lost A Good Thing - Velgo - SOLD

The Matadors - Say Yes Baby - Chavis - SOLD

Freddie Clemons - I'd Do Anything - Mil-Yon - £500.00 Condition - VG+ (A few light marks but overall nice) Rocking horse rare chicago soul. The only copy we have ever seen and such a powerhouse mid tempo stunner. This can only increase in price given it's rarity and could be a monster record. The Matadors - Say Yes Baby - Chavis - £550.00 Condition - EX (Close to NM) Former Rob Marriott/Keb Play that has stayed elusive and still a fave here. Lovely condition. Gwen Owens - I Lost A Good Thing - Velgo - £150.00 Condition - VG+ (Has one scracth that causes a few light clicks at the start but otherwise a nice copy. Rare West Coast Styrene Copy. A recent copy sold on a well known UK auction site and according to them it is by far the rarest way to own a copy!!! The Knights & Arthur - Do You - Gamble - £100.00 Condition - VG+ Always a strange release for Gamble. Very under the radar but a nice double sider. New Love Ltd - One Man At A Time - Arco - £200.00 Condition - VG Superb Georgia soul from 1977. Very obscure and very rare. Needs a play.

Two crackers for sale. Chuck Holiday - Just Can't Trust Nobody - Gloria VG++ to EX £4k SOLD The Superbs - Wind in My Sails - Dore Strong EX £4k Both really nice copies. Bank transfer or Paypal F&F. PM is interested. Thanks for looking.

Hi Everyone, We have added a few new shows and have some more to be added very soon. There is also a huge back catalogue of Shows to listen to. LISTEN HERE Thanks for looking.

Now Sold

Clara Hardy - I dream of you - (Tuna) Spotless copy. £700 + Postage

Manfromsoul December Update Some cracking 45s including: Jesse Davis – “Gonna Hang On In There” Ronnie West – “Lil’ Woman” Charlene & The Soul Serenaders – “Can You Win” Charles Johnson – “Never Had A Love So Good” Jimmie Ellis – “Happy To Be” Freddie Terrell – “Why Not Me” Freddie Clemons – “I’d Do Anything” And many more… VIEW THE UPDATE HERE

Both now sold

Both are a strong VG+ and play nicely. Payment by paypal F&F or bank transfer. The Delreys Incorporated - "Destination Unknown" - Tampete - £1000 Anita Anderson - "Little Bit Longer - Contact" - £1000

I've heard that version and the buyer paid a pretty high sum for it.

Mine came from you and Butch around the Stafford Era

I have a Blue Label Copy and as stated before, this is what is really known as a true rarity when it comes down to it. Not one you ever see and has remained that way for many years.

New Love Ltd - One Man At A Time - Arco - £300.00 Condition - VG Superb Georgia soul from 1977. Very obscure and very rare. Odia Coates - Make It Up To Me Baby – Buddah - £275.00 Condition - NM (Styrene Copy) Fantastic Modern/Crossover soul that never comes up for sale. Flaming Emeralds - Have Some Everybody – FEE - £250.00 Condition - EX (Pretty Much NM) The Sapphires - Gonna Be A Big Thing – ABC - £220.00 Condition - VG+ (Has a small pressing flaw and a tiny Blob of vinyl which causes a couple of clicks right near the end but otherwise a nice copy. Has a few marks on the B side). RARE November 1965 West Coast press General Assembly - Sensitive Mind - Desiree' - £200.00 Condition - VG (Plays well and not a bad VG. The flip side has a lot of marks) Scotty Williams - Fear - Mona Lee - £150.00 Condition - VG to VG+ (Has quite a few light marks and is probably VG+ but plays really well and a very conserative grading)

Manfromsoul September Update. Some cracking tunes including: The Nu-Rons - All My Life Anderson Brothers - I Can See Him Loving You The Huns Review - Don't Make Me Love You Patti Austin - (I've Given) All My Love Frankie and Johnny - I'll Hold You Gil Scott-Heron - Lady Day and John Coltrane Flaming Emeralds - Have Some Everybody General Assembly - Sensitive Mind Billy Keene - Wishing & Hoping And many more... CLICK HERE FOR TO SEE THE NEW ADDITIONS

Innocent Bystanders - Frantic Escape - Atlantic - £50.00 Condition - EX (So close to NM). Marva Whitney - What Do I Have To Do - King - £40.00 Condition - VG ( A few marks and scuffs, but plays well). The Present - Many's The Slip Twixt The Cup and The Lip - Phillips - £50.00 Condition - VG+ ( A strong VG+). Mary Davis - Danger! (Playboy At Work) - Conclave - £80.00 Condition - VG+ (Has a few light marks but overall a nice copy) The Sweet Three - I Would If I Could - Cameo Parkway - £30.00 Condition - VG+ ( Has a few of light marks but plays very well)

Check out Dave Thorley's Crossing the Tracks Morning Show tomorrow and hear the first play from the new Soul Direction Release due out very soon!!!

A special Mention to Mike at Soul Source and Andy "Tat's Taylor & Cliff Steele at Creative Soul Records for donating the profits from the sale of this release to Melvin via Soul Direction. Thank you so much xxx

Melvin Poster Winners. Thanks to everyone who purchased the Melvin Davis Release. Below are the winners of the 5 signed posters from our random draw. STEVEN PISARSKI (Michigan) Paul Webb (Cambridge) Fred Fowler (Nottinghamshire) Kevin Spittle (Runcorn) Alan Sadler (Aberdeen) These will be posted out today and hopefully we will do the "Signed TP's" later in the month. Thank you.