JOE TORQUAY Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Imperial C's Someone Tell Her My wearisome craving for a top-flight vocal-group Northern Soul Grail is finally quenched! One of my all-time favourite tunes, epitomizing the power a record can have over you. So stand-out, it ignites hair-bristling goose-pimples down my neck as those “street-Corner” vocals fuse and ride over a intentionally sparse backing track. The simplistic arrangement is perfectly pitched to allow those emotional harmonies to bleed. So very Soulful, unpretentious and emotional. Even if this 45 was not Unicorn-Rare it would still sit at the top of my treasured 45s list. Hits every Northern Soul G-Spot.. making ownership imperative… Well let’s be Frank…when exactly are we gonna witness another copy in Mint - condition? Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 2,518.00 Billy Keene Wishing And Hoping C/w Cross My Heart This week’s lower valued NS offering for those of you who have children to feed; is a listing that every time we add it to our website, it flies out the door within hours or days. The Los Angeles summer of 1968, again witnessed the incredibly hard working Mr. Arthur Wright in the studio, his expertise yet again crafting, not one, but two sides of delicious Northern Soul. Typical “Wright-Horns” and “Whacking Piano Notes” produce another compelling NS dancer that is currently very-wanted, but flipping it over brings a real-treat as the pace drops but the potency doesn’t. Billy Keene serving up a pleading mid-paced wall-of-soul enriched by cooing girls turning up the volume answering Billy Keene’s ever increasingly pleas of despair. This copy is flawless - instead of the “not being quick enough” disappointment of missing a copy - this relative “cheapie” can be yours in a few weeks time.. just make sure you attend Wednesday 15th. Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 212.00 Lil Major Williams Girl (you're So Sweet You're So Fine) C/w Girl Don't Leave Me The very pinnacle of 80s Soulful Dance - they just don’t come any better than this! Not matter which side you drop the needle on… I’m sitting here in dazed trance somewhere between wanting to embarrass myself by doing the around the desk “Office Dance” or chilling in the bath with a New World Red! The coercive arrangement triggers the you straight into “dance” mode but in contrast the sexy Saxophone and silky trumpet solo, lulls you into rare soul “Dreamsville” - what a combination - this is genius at work.. Flip it over..and we are treated to NS Nirvana yet again; as the “Texas” in Mr. Williams seeps out, his beseeching vocal pleads and begs his girl not to go..the instrumental break gives you pause from his pain…but not for long “Dear Major I’m Gone” “And I’m Gone For Good” Love Katherine a vision of Major sinking to his knees ..imploring “Girl, Don’t Leave Me - I Love You So….. If you are not driven to pawning all the wife’s jewellery for ownership..you have no business calling yourself a “Soul Collector”… Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 2,017.00 West Wing West Wing This highly sought after 1975 Barry White Sweet Soul experiment that sold virtually nothing is on offer today - STILL SEALED! Cocooned for 40 years unopened and perfect. A group with huge experience behind them as The Remarkables of Audio Arts fame revamp their image but stay true to the harmonizing vocals that made Mickey Vance Wilson, Thomas Anderson & Horace Coleman’s reputation. Please note: as this rare album is sealed, the sparse soundfile has been lifted from a file of a 2008 opened copy we sold - we advise a browse for “West Wing” material through YouTube to fully appreciate this 1 x 45 1 x album only group’s talent. Note; Absolutely NONE of the 8 tracks ever reached 45 release! Soul as Sweet as it gets - guided by of of the “Greats” of music…Barry White.. and the only way to hear this music in full is to own the very elusive album… Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 152.00 Sisters Love I'm Learning To Trust My Man UK ONLY! and starting to receive a robust Northern Soul renaissance. 1973 100% Los Angeles conceived Soul-dance tune, that Motown in their wisdom never issued in the USA. British Mowest EMI executives on the other hand were constantly experimenting outside the box with their choices for 7” release, British Mowest 3009 was it’s birth. Sheffield visionary DJ John Vincent started featuring this slice of Soul Sister defiance almost as a “new”release at the legendary Friday nights “Samantha’s Club”. Sparking instant lift off, that spread through to Cleethorpes Pier,. Wigan Casino, Blackppol Mecca such was the demand for this now deleted 45, prompted UK EMI to re-issued it, on UK Tamla Motown TMG1002 two years later. Today to be able to offer a truly impeccable original 1973 original inside it’s birth sleeve and looking unplayed - is a small triumph, as NS demand is bubblin’ up and no doubt you TMG perfectionists will have their interest piqued also. Click the soundfile and get a taste of early 70s L.A. and what happens when the likes of Pam Sawyer, Gloria Jones, Gene Page & Hal Davis hook up together…. Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 133.00 Lonzine Cannon Quit While I'm Ahead C/w Cold At Night Underlining the saying “The Good Die Young” Van McCoy gave the USA Soul Music more contributions than almost anyone during his all too brief life. Songs that varied from love song, Northern Soul Stompers and memorable disco. This 1962 New York creation panders to “Girl Attitude” as Luchi De Jesus picks the perfect vocal to smash out those defiant lyrics. Her previous memories of the guy who wants her back - forces Lonzine to ignore her heart and “Quit While I’m Ahead” Of yes, this thumping mid-range flawless WHITE PROMO offers up Northern Soul rattling with attitude and self assurance! Leaving you wondering how a man could write such vivid lyrics portraying a girl’s scars. Van McCoy could do it.. So now imagine what Mr. McCoy’s contribution would have been, if in 1979 he wasn’t taken by an unexpected heart attack at the tender age of 39. Now we can only wonder at this man’s gifts… Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 224.00 Kim Weston I'm Still Loving You We were getting a little concerned at the TMG drought - it’s been what seems an age since we’ve been able to list a TMG tantalizer in a condition level that pulls all the TMG upgraders into the game. Before you today is a totally flawless 1965 Northern Soul classic that is particularly problematic to secure in near new condition. One of the obvious reasons being a lifetime of NS requests, after all it’s recognized as one of Motown’s leading Northern Soul contributions. Immaculate labels, vinyl only reveals the slightest sleeve contact blemish or two in strong light..snugly hugging the wavy-top original Tamla Motown orange jacket. It’s a beauty folks..and I can’t remember when I met a cleaner copy.. Fastidious TMG trawlers - look no further. Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 396.00 Little Willie Littlefield Baby Shame C/w Mistreated This weeks R&B enticer is a 1957 San Francisco R&B rarity on the legendary RHYTHM Records label. Mr. Littlefield’s notably gnarled vocal whips up a storm through an energetic “jump” production. Rattling piano thumps out the beat, wild guitar picking drives through the bridges to an almighty sax-break that elevates this already impressive shaker into greatness. That saxophonist is crazed as he blows up a storm, then Little Willie glides back in the session. LOVE IT! Flip it over - for a somber slab of Bay Area Blues.. same backing musicians add to melancholy atmosphere, even to Sax-man keeps to his funeral march instructions to allow a clearly gifted guitarist to go it solo… Two stand-out examples of late 50s Blues from this highly regarded indie label that Bob Geddins and Don Barksdale did so much to establish as one of the world’s most respected street-level “Black Music” labels. Listening evokes visions of dimly lit, smoke cloud enveloped Clubs and a good time add by all - today I envisage a Northern Soul R&B crowd emulating those times nearly 60 years since.. Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 74.00 Richard Temple That Beatin' Rhythm C/w Could It Be If I was asked, what was this highly regarded labels rarest PROMO copy, I’d have to guess.. in fact it’s not something I’ve ever given any serious thought to, until now. Thank heavens for our 15 year old database that tracks every listing and sale we have ever done. So imagine my surprise to find we have only ever had this one copy in that time. Surely an anomaly, maybe copies just haven’t come our way? So we did a little search; No “Discogs” listing for a PROMO, no copies on GEMM or Musicstack. Only one copy revealed on CollectorsFrenzy in far less than Mint - condition. A good old faithful “Popsike” revealing fully 11 Mirwood WHITE DEMO’s to only 4 Jay Boy 31 DEMO’s. I’m as surprised as you - you just gotta love the internet and the evidence it supplies… This our solitary DEMO is Mint - and the data from the Record-Selling-World suggests it is much rarer than I first imagined; and we would certainly auction the extremely elusive Mirwood White Demo in MINT - condition, for sure. A guess built on this evidence would suggest the many of you who collect this highly-respected label, will most likely not have the DEMO filed in their run, especially in flawless vinyl & label condition! The Legendary CATACOMBS CLUB of WOLVERHAMPTON # 1 anthem! in it’s rarest format?….surely not! Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 109.00 Jesse Thomas Bases Are Loaded C/w Should I Pay Dues New Orleans finest come together to craft PROPER NORTHERN SOUL. Earl King Johnson writes, Wardell Querergue arranges and Theus Braden produces what can only be described as “Bangin” Northern Soul. From the very first note this ruthless production thumps out honkin’ horns, squealing girls all marry to carry a matured by life vocal. All the potential for a 4 figure price tag, if more than just the hierarchy of “Lifeline” All Nighters and the like, were behind it.. Another immense dancer - suffering a little from it’s own rarity - an ideal candidate for the aspiring NS Jock who wants to spin tunes very few others own. Deep Soul collectors will adore the heavyhearted flipside..which showcases Jesse’s vocal in it’s true light. Vinyl is immaculate, as is the a-side label - minuscule water tinge on flipside label (see scan) For those of you wondering about rarity - this is our FIRST copy in 25 years.. Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 265.00 Sam & Kitty I've Got Something Good A listing for the many of you who collect the Top 500 Northern Soul classics in their very rarest format - here’s one that you rarely witness. West Coast PROMO press of Prestatyn Weekender’s most-requested spin. I guess on first hearing Sam & Kitty had the same effect as it had on me…total disbelief as the needle dropped on it as I exited the “Selct-A-Disc” cellar. Nearly broke my neck scrambling back down the precipitous stairs to find out what the hell had just hit my 18 year old ears. I imagine it’s unprecedented Weekender exposure was caused by the punters wanting to experience their initial euphoria of the first hearing.. Anyhow, IT’S A MONSTER CLASSIC in a form that cannot be confused with any of the vinyl counterfeits, in a label design that stands out above all other variations. You want the classics, you want them rare and looking gorgeous.. do not pass by - this variation you just don’t see - especially in flawless condition. Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 311.00 Little Tommy Baby Can't You See Oh Mr. Wiggles you gave Northern Soul some beauties to consider didn’t you! This extremely sought-after Richmond, Virginia stopmper has never ever “bootlegged”, one of those rare examples of Northern Soul that has spent it’s whole life in a USA collection side-stepping any Northern Soul Jock or collector wear and tear. The vinyl is in blinding condition, as you’s expect from a filed copy, you could not imagine finer, mirror finish vinyl. Only the 2 Radio Station guidance X’s on the label are it’s only flaw. We feel no need to describe the effect it has on the Northern Soul club crowd…we’ve all been caught in that avalanche of bodies dashing for a little dance-floor elbowroom, as Tommy takes off.. It’s all about - Condition, Condition, Condition! Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 957.00 Day-tons I've Got To Tell You About It Part 1 & 2 As good as it gets! As Rare As It Can Be!! As Sweet Of Honey!! Total Soul Excellence!! Take a listen to this exquisite harmony ballad from the streets of Washington, D.C. and prepare to be very, very impressed. Sung with all the expertise you’d expect from a Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff guided session or a Marvin Gaye commanded “Originals” Motown recording. This production shimmers with precisely conducted vocals and subtle instrumentation finally decorated with a thoroughly seductive sax break. CLASS! real CLASS! and so freaking RARE! act accordingly.. if your a collector of real-soul! Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 107.00 Sapphires Gotta Have Your Love C/w Gee I'm Sorry Baby In 2014 to find a British STOCK copy of this Northern Soul anthem in eye-popping condition is an inescapable pulse quickening experience. All old school Soul Boys would kill for a Red & White promo, most of us will die with touching one. But with the as elusive STOCK copy, it is all about condition. Even a lightly used and treasured copy is very rare. But a coming to the market of a lifetime filed and coveted copy is beyond-rare. We all know and love this masterclass in Philadelphia Girl Group Northern Soul it is after all a cornerstone of our scene, that in this astonishing flawless condition, is universally considered a British Grail. Please excuse my condition fetish but vinyl and labels this standard just turns me on… Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 334.00 Bobby Guitar Bennett You Did It Again C/w Evol (love Spelled Backwards) We were going to set sale this outstanding piece of 60s Philly but a few factors stopped us -.. Only available as the STOCK copy (and so seldom seen) Never ever received a re-issue of any denomination So similar to Harold Melvin’s “Get Out” only this discs elusivity has prevented it rising to the ranks of “Timeless Classic” Even though the vinyl has a minuscule very-edge run-in wobble NOT AFFECTING PLAY playing surface is Mint - and the label has a couple of h2o droplet stains (see scan) we felt it turns up so infrequently, “Auction” was still the only route. So, take a listen to the consistency of the Philadelphia doyen of the studios Robert L. Martin, as he captures that “Get Out” atmosphere and betters it with a real-deal slab of Northern Soul. Bobby growls his way through a storm of horns and guitar slaps… serving you with an irresistible dancer. Potent, relentless and oh so memorable.. Put “Get Out” away - play ‘em this piece of Philadelphia - so very much better.. and so hard to acquire.. Just assessed the tiny edge-lift again ..I think, I’m being a little OED. Sorry, this item has already been won! The winning bid was £ 273.00
Winsford Soul Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Sister love £133 c,mon give me a break. Who pays these prices. Steve 2
Swifty Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Now I never comment on this thread as I don't know naff all compared to most on here but Billy Keene WTF ? 1
Len Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Well done John, some nice sales there Len Edited October 15, 2014 by LEN 2
Wiganer1 Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 billy keene is brilliant and should be a monster oldie! 1
Winsford Soul Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 billy keene is brilliant and should be a monster oldie! Mark I thought it was. Hope your well. Steve
Jim G Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Sister love £133 c,mon give me a break. Who pays these prices. Steve I bought one last week for £23, mint and a Demo as well. I know it ain't worth much more, but even I was surprised at £133...
Popular Post Pete S Posted October 15, 2014 Popular Post Posted October 15, 2014 I sold Sisters Love on Mowest, on here, 2 weeks ago, for £15, or was it £20. I listed it three times before it sold. I would like to nominate that, and Richard Temple (Jayboy demo worth £25) for comedy sale of the day. 8
Sutty Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) West Wing LP, Mint copy on discogs for ages, still there at £75, because it's over-priced and never sold for more than £30 tops. There really are some nutcases out there! LOL Edited October 15, 2014 by Sutty
Guest Aaron Darcy Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Well done John, some nice sales there Len creeping again Len
Guest Aaron Darcy Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 billy keene is brilliant and should be a monster oldie! That monster oldie should be no more than £75 pounds
Len Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) "creeping again Len" -------------------------- Edited October 16, 2014 by LEN 1
Dave Pinch Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 That lil major Williams went for a lot even tho copies come on eBay quite often... Although it was a good copy
Wiganer1 Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Mark I thought it was. Hope your well. Steve yeah gr8 mate 1
Podge Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 He bought out the book that opened up the floodgates for the prices we once knew to escalate to silly levels , now he gives us a double whammy by having auctions that are beyond belief Well done to the businessman Manship, it is how he makes his living,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, but really ? who the hell is paying these prices ?????? 1
Corbett80 Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 Bobby Guitar Bennet was a good price i thought, in terms of how much soul you're getting for your bucks. 1
Guest gordon russell Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 I sold Sisters Love on Mowest, on here, 2 weeks ago, for £15, or was it £20. I listed it three times before it sold. I would like to nominate that, and Richard Temple (Jayboy demo worth £25) for comedy sale of the day. Pete thats where you,re going wrong.....don,t sell a tune til john has one for auction.......then bingo!!
Guest gordon russell Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 so what is a saphires w/d worth gthyl and eo ???
Guest Aaron Darcy Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Well done John, some nice sales there Len Are you on commission from JM
Len Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Na, I'm just being nice. People should try it sometime - It's contagious! Len P.s - Or maybe a little ironic from time to time Edited October 19, 2014 by LEN
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