Huge saleslist Northern, Modern, R&B, Funk with MP3

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To order: PM me . Records will be reserved on a strict first come, first served basis.

New postage rates!
No matter how big your order is, 7.- Euro flat unless you want registered postage!

I recomend registration for all orders over 50.- Euro for additional cost of 3.- Euros.

The list is not really sorted, so you find Funk, next to Northern and R&B next to Modern. Prices are in Euro!!!

Grading: Goldmine grading system - M- / VG++/ VG+ / VG / VG- etc.

HARD DRIVERS featuring VIVIAN LEE: Since I Was A Little Girl * HAWES, strong VG, mild warp not affecting play, 250.- Euro
Uptempo no-nonsense funky Modern Soul banger.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/vivianleesince.mp3

FRANK J. GARCIA: No I Don't Really Want It * ASTRO CHEMSITY, VG to VG+, 125.- Euro
Funky Detroit falsetto soul rarity from 1974, that rarely pops up for sale. A punchy, heavy on the drums,  production and weird but wonderful vocals by Signor Garcia. Record plays with mild crackles during the first few rotations and cleans up nicely afterwards.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/frankjgarcianoidontreally.mp3

SAM REESE: From Friday Evening Til Saturday Night * TRIODE, M-, 100.- Euro, on hold
Talking about underplayed soul 45s, this New York release never really recieved any wider recognition, mostly because it's so very hard to find. But click the soundfule and you hear a perfect nighter record, a flowing joyus soulful uptempo groove with great vocals by a guy, who entered a recording studio only once in his life and that's when this hidden gem was recorded.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/samreesefromfri.mp3

JAMES MC CLEESE: A Million Tears * MARCO, promo, M-, wol, 80,- Euro
Popcorn Soul dancer with an action packed guiro (a brazilian percussion instrument) driving the beat forward. Soulful pleading vocals By James Mc Cleese, who recorded just two 45s for the tiny New York label Marco. A rather special sound here and something you will most likely not see for sale anytime soon.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jamesmccleeseamillion.mp3

SUGAR: I Want You Girl / Most Importnat Thing * TRUE SOUL, VG+, 75.- Euro
Rare and great Little Rock / Arkansas sweet soul with a sparse arrangement and great vocals.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/sugariwantyougir.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/sugarmostimportant.mp3

RENEE PERRI: I Aim To Please * SOULVILLE, M-, 75.- Euro
An uptempo call to the dancefloor with a brassy powerhouse productions and great vocals. Plenty of dancefloor potential in this one!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/reneeperriiaimtoplease.mp3

THE LITTLE WOODEN SOUL-DIERS: Little Wooden Soldier * PAM-O, M-, 75.- Euro
Hard to find and semi-known westcoast midtempo beauty in beautiful shape.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/littlewoodensouldiers.mp3

CLASS ACT featuring RITA: Life's Too Short * RI-BOB, VG++, 75.- Euro, on hold
Classy, semi known Modern Soul dancer.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/classactlifestooshort.mp3

FILLY: Never Want To Let You Go * SUNNY, strong VG, 60.- Euro, on hold
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/fillyneverwantt.mp3

JIMMY GILFORD: I Wanna Be Your Baby / Heartbreaker * SOLID HIT, promo, M-, 60.- Euro
Stone mint promo copy of this immense Detroit deep soul ballad, that came out on Wheelsville as well, but with a slightly different mix.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jimmygilfordiwannabe.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jimmygilfordheartbreaker.mp3

O'NEAL AND THE DEAN BROTHERS: Don't Give Up * DESIGNER, M-, 60.- Euro
Sizzling hot, deep and rough edged Memphis gospel funk from 1972, that sounds awesome played out on a big system. Not well known either, don't sleep on this!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/onealandthedeandontgive.mp3

LITTLE ANTHONY: Love's The Only Way To Survive * SONG BIRD, VG++, wol, 60.- Euro
One to drop, when the roof is on fire in the Modern room. The Little Anthony LP with this track on is fairly easy to find, but the 45 was promo only and is a real toughy to acquire.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/littleanthonylovestheonly.mp3

JANET HELMS: I Love, I Love You Baby / Sad Sad Lover * STONE GROOVE, promo, M-, 60.- Euro
Rare jazzy soul shuffler out of Washington D.C., that never pops up for sale. This copy is stone mint and her only 45 as far as I know.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/janethelmsilove.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/janethelmssadsad.mp3

CREATION: I'm So Lonely / Something Tellin' Me * PROLIFIC, M-, 60.- Euro
Staggering sweet soul backed up by a clubby funk tune.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/creationimsolonely.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/creationsomething.mp3

OTTO DE ROJAS Y LOS ULTRAS 76: Al Ritmo Del Bump-Bump * RCA, Made in Peru, strong VG, 50.- Euro
Mindblwoing funky latin soul bomp only released in Peru and it has this certain, dancefloorpleasing "tighten up"-feel. If they don't dance to this, they dance to nothing.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ottoderojasalritmo.mp3

JIMETTE & CO.: Me And My Lady * KADER, M-, "x" on label, 50- Euro
Semi known funky disco Soul from 1977.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jimettemeandmylady.mp3

SHON: Depend On Me * PEP RIC, VG, 50.- Euro
Rare stepper! The record has a few light marks, that causes light noise in parts, but plays fine for DJing purpose.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/shonyoucandepend.mp3

PRESTON PETERS: Get Back In The Alley / If You Knew * MARKHAP, promo, VG++, "x" on lbl, 50.- Euro, on hold
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/prestonpetersgetbackinthe.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/prestonpetersifyouknew.mp3

JOHNNY & JACKEY: So Disappointing * TRI-PHI, VG++, 50.- Euro
Detroit R&B club soul spin with some amzing funky guitar work.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/johnnyandjackeysodisap.mp3

"SINGING" SAMMY WARD: That Child Is Really Wild * TAMLA, M-, 50.- Euro
Nice clean Tamla stripes copy of this blasting R&B dancer, written by Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/singingsammythatchild.mp3

THE LARKS: Fabulous Cars and Diamond Rings * CROSS FIRE, M-, 50.- Euro
1962 transitional soul from Philadelphia, that should appeal to sweet group soul fans and to Doo-Wop-collectors alike. A record, that rarely comes to market in this nice condition.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/larksfabulouscars.mp3

JAY RHYTHM: Wouldn't It Be A Pleasure / Soul Emotions * LEO, M-, 40.- Euro
J.J. Barnes penned Detroit double header. Two incredible storming Northern Soul sides, if you ever need to reset your benchmark, what great quality tunes are still waiting for some turntable action, this record is a fantastic measure.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jayrhythmwouldntitb.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jarhythmsoulem.mp3

STAFF & MANAGEMENT: Fresh Dirt * KAIMOTION, VG+, 40.- Euro
Uptempo deep funk bomb, that rarely pops up for sale.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/staffandmanagementfresh.mp3

ROY HIGHTOWER: False Advertising * NUMBER ONE, M-, 40.- Euro
Chicago funky soul tune, that rarely comes to market.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/royhightowerfalse.mp3

AL JONES: Only Love Can Save Me Now / I'm Gonna Love You * AMY promo, VG+, wol, 40.- Euro
One time Mecca spin with an immaculate George Kerr production and a mindblowing arrangement by Richard Tee; just wait till the beat kicks... flip it over for a great overlooked shuffling dancer.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/aljonesonlylovecan.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/aljonesimgonnalove.mp3

PATTY LIVINGSTON: I'Ve Got My Baby / Playin' With Fire * DIMENSION promo, minimal wol on lbl flip, VG++, 40.- Euro
Two great sides to choose from. Top sides offers some soulful Northern while the flip goes deep down into popcorn territory.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pattylivingstonivegotmy.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pattylivingstonplayinwith.mp3

OTIS LEAVILL: Jane Girl / Don't Let Me Down * LIMELIGHT, VG+, 40.- Euro
Seldom seen for sale and two mindboggling good sides to chose from. Top sides offers flawless raw 60's uptempo soul while the flipside has a more melodic approach and should work fine in the right venue with a brave DJ behind it. Comes with it's original company sleeve.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/otisleavilljanegirl.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/otisleavilldontletme.mp3

THE TWILIGHTS: Shipwreck * HARTHON, VG++, wol, 40.- Euro
A rare early sweet soul record, that borrows heavy from The Flamingos smash "I Only Have Eyes For You" with some really desperate vocals, that end up in bloodcurdling screams by the leadsinger (check the soundfile to the bitter end!). This is of course the Philly label, that released so many great sides by the likes of Herb Johnson, Larry Clinton and The United Four.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/twilightsshipwreck.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/twilightsforthefirst.mp3

THE VIBRATIONS: Finding Out The Hard Way * EPIC, Made in Netherlands, Vinyl: VG* / Sleeve: VG, 35.- Euro
Eyecatching picture sleeve issue from the Netherlands of this super nice Okeh group soul dancer.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/vibrationsfindingout.mp3

JAMES ROBINS: I'll Be There * FEDERAL, VG++, 35.- Euro
Cool early to mid-sixties R&Bish soul with fantastic lead vocals and a stripped down arrangement.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jamesrobinsillbethere.mp3

HI-LITES: I'm So Jealous / The Mix Mix Song * DARAN, M-, 35.- Euro
These are in fact Eugene Record and the Chi-Lites before they changed their name. The Daran release is the first local issue before it was distributed nationwide on the Mercury subsidiary Blue Rock.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/hilitesimsojealous.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/hilitesthemixmix.mp3

THE MATADORS: You'd Be Crying Too * KEITH promo, Vg++, 35.- Euro, on hold
Great midtempo early soul mover produced by Eddie Singleton.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/matadorsyoudbecry.mp3

HERMAN H. HARPER II: Headed For The Streets * LOADSTONE, M-, 35.- Euro
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/hermanharperheadedfo.mp3

JIMMY HICKS: Tell Her That I Love You / Mr. Big Stuff * BIG DEAL, M-, 35.- Euro
Wonderful mix of ‘Groovin’ ’ and ‘Can I Change My Mind’ on this super clean New Orleans disc. The Flipside is an answer song to Jean Knight's ‘Mr Big Stuff’ and offers some mighty fine crescent city funk.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jimmyhickstellherthat.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jimmyhicksmrbisgstuff.mp3

LITTLE CARL CARLTON: Competition Ain't Nothing * BACK BEAT, M-, wol, 30.- Euro
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/littlecarlcompetition.mp3

JOHNNIE MAE MATTHEWS: The Headshrinker * SUE, strong VG, wol, 30.- Euro
Cool Detroit R&B by big voiced Jonnie Mae Matthews. Light marks only, the record plays superb, check the soundbyte!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/johnniemaematthewshead.mp3

ELMORE MORRIS: Before I Turned My Back On You / It Seemed Like Heaven To Me * CRACKERJACK, VG++, 30.- Euro
Hard as nails midsixties R&B mover with raunchy vocals backed up by a great popcorn tune.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/elmoremorrisbeforeiturned.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/elmoremorrisitseemed.mp3

SCOTT BROS.: We Like Girls / Magic Wand * ZACHRON, M-, 30.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/scottbroswelikegirls.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/scottbrosmagic.mp3

SEBASTIAN: Living In Depression * BROWN DOG promo, M-, 30.- Euro
Banging funk with breaks and things from a guy who obviously wasn't in a good mood while recording this.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/sebastianlivingin.mp3

MIKE JEMISON: You'll Never Get My Love * LAKE, M-, 30.- Euro
Richard Searling's old "Men On The Moon" Cover-up and an amazing slice of Detroit 70's dance soul.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mikejemisonyounevergetm.mp3

LALO SCHIFFRIN: Rollercoaster * CTI promo, M-, 30.- Euro
Adventurous discoish soundtrack sounds by the man and 100% dancefloor friendly. Something for a DJ with some imagination!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/laloschiffrinrolercoaster.mp3

PEARLEAN GRAY: Don't Rush Me * DCP, VG++, almost M-, 30.- Euro
Pearlean Gray's second 45 and she only recorded three 45s in her short secular career. Pearlean Gray came from Hartford/CT and she was a talented singer with a lovely tone and a straight forward way to sing her material. This is just simple and plain good 60's soulmusic with no effects, tricks or affectation.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pearleangraydontrush.mp3

TIMOTHY WILSON: Got To Find A New Love / Baby Baby Please * BUDDAH, VG++, 30.- Euro
Two contrasting, but equally fantastic sides to chose from. Dancefloor pleasing real soul on the featured side, that got overshadowed by his Sky Disc and Veep releases. Flip it over for one of the sweetest ballads you ever wish to be in your collection.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/timothywilsongottofind.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/timothywilsonbabybaby.mp3

THE DYNAMICS: What Would I Do / Ain't No Love At All * COTILLION, VG++ drill hole in lbl, 25.- Euro
If sweet group soul is your bag, don't look any further. The featured side provides one of the finest ballads ever recorded and - no surprise - this is on many wantlists from the westcoast lowriders. Flip it over for an excellent crossover soul mover, that falls in the category "underplayed and undervalued". Two great sides, that are still affordable.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dynmaicswhatwouldido.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dynamicsaintnoloveat.mp3

BOBBY BLAND: I'm So Tired / If You Could Just Read My Mind * DUKE, M-, tiny label tear, 25.- Euro, on hold
Awesome funky 70's soul by the velvet voice man with one of the finest deep soul flips known to man. A record of epic proportions!
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbyblandimsotired.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbyblandifyoucouldju.mp3

LEON HAYWOOD: It's Got To Be Mellow * DECCA, M-, drill hole in lbl, 25.- Euro
Super clean copy of this immense late 60's crossover styled dancer.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/leonhaywooditsgottobe.mp3

EMANUEL LASKY: Crazy / Welfare Cheese * THELMA, M- "x" on lbl, sticker residue on lbl, 25.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/emanuellaskycrazy.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/emanuellaskywelfare.mp3

THE GLORIES: I Stand Accused (Of Loving You) * DATE, M-, 25.- Euro
Clean copy in it's original distribution sleeve of this awesome 60's dancer.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/gloriesistandaccused.mp3

COOKIE SCOTT: Your Love It Won Me Over / Funny Changes * ORR, M-, 25.- Euro
Frantic and then some girlie soul written by Texas' jack-of-all-trades Greg Perry, with this extra thing, what they call „the funky edge“.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/cookiescottyourloveitwon.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/cookiescottfunnychanges.mp3

NOLAN CHANCE: I'll Never Forget You / I'm Loving Nothing * THOMAS; M-, drill hole in labl, 25.- Euro
Read the fine print on the label and you know, you have something special in your hands; produced by Curtis Mayfield, written by Donny Hathaway and Leroy Hutson. No further salestalk needed….
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/nolanchanceillneverf.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/nolanchanceimlovin.mp3

EXECUTIVE SUITE: When The Fuel Runs Out * BABYLON, M-, 20.- Euro
Picture sleeve issue of this amazing Philly 70's soul floorshaker with some involevment by Bunny Sigler. In fact it's not really a sleeve, it's just a printed piece of paper, but anyway, you never see this record nowadays complete with the sleeve.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/executivesuitewhenthe.mp3

PATTI & THE LOVELITES: Love Bandit / I'm The One That You Need * COTILLION, M-, 20.- Euro
Awesome early 70's mover backed up by a heartfelt ballad recorded in muscle shoals / Alabama. This is of course windy city's unsung talent Patti Hamilton, who had a distinctive tone in her voice full of teenage desire. Patti grew up in the Altgeld Gardens project on the southside of Chicago and recorded some of the finest girl group sounds, that ever hit the airwaves.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pattiandlovebandit.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/pattiandimtheone.mp3

CORY BRAVERMAN: I Saw The Light * PHANTOM, VG++, 20.- Euro
If you ask me, what my alltime favouriteb popsong is I will definietly say Todd Rundgren's "I Saw The Light". Well this is the 70's soul version of this songwriting masterpiece and it sounds tremendous!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/corybravermanisawthelight.mp3

THE SHARPEES: I've Got A Secret * ONE-DERFUL, M-, 20.- Euro
Extra clean copy of this amazing Chicago soul dancer from 1963, that sounds three years ahead of it's time.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/sharpeesivegotase.mp3

THE BISHOPS: Out Of Sight * CAPITOL, M-, 20.- Euro
Nice slice of blue eyed Northern Soul on this super clean disc.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bishopsoutofsight.mp3

DANNY BELL: You're Wrong About Me / Call On Me * DOWN TO EARTH, M-, 20.- Euro
Flawless, sweet crossover soul with a stunning Burgess Gardner production. Chicago of course and the sweet soul flip ain't to shabby either.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dannybellyourewron.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dannybellcallonme.mp3

THE PERSIANS: Here It Comes / I Don't Know How (To Fall Out Of Love) * GWP, M-, drill hole in label, 20.- Euro
Cheap and cheerful sweet group soul produced by George Kerr and written by Ray Dahrouge. The flipside is most likely what it sells for and provides a super soulful crossover floater with superb harmonies and once again a top notch George Kerr production.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/persianshereitcomes.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/persiansidontknow.mp3

JOE HAYWOOD: I Would If I Could / Warm And Tender Love * WHITE CLIFFS; M-, 20.- Euro
Simmering hot New Orleans R&B shaker backed up with a deep and moody Percy Sledge cover, that knocks me off my feet with it's desperate vocals and it's subtle and sparse arrangement.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joehaywoodiwouldifi.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/joehaywoodwarmand.mp3

DIAMOND JOE: Hurry Back To Me / Don't Set Me Back * SANSU, promo, M-, 20.- Euro
One side superb uptempo and the flipside has an amazing stop-and-go-arrangement with belting vocals by the man. So much better then most of the four figure rarities.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/diamondjoehurryback.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/diamondjoedontsetme.mp3

MIKE JAMES KIRKLAND: Got To Do It Right / Oh Me Oh My (I'm A Fool For You) * YAZOO, M-, 20.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mikejamesgottodoit.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mikejamesohmeohmy.mp3

RONNY SHANNON: One Way Street * STON-ROC, M-, mild warp, not affecting play, 20.- Euro
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/ronnyshannononeway.mp3

SOMERSET: Do Me Baby, Do Me * DAZIA, VG++, 20.- Euro
Excellent and affordable boogie Modern Soul from 1982.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/somersetdomebaby.mp3

DAMARIS: What About My Love * COLUMBIA, promo, M-, 20.- Euro
Supernice take on Johnny Taylor's Modern Soul classic "What About My Love".
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/damariswhataboutmy.mp3

MERRY CLAYTON: Emotion * MCA, M-, 20.- Euro
Incredible good cover of Webster Lewis' "Give Me Some Emotion" by Merry Clayton, who's claim to fame was being the voice on the Roling Stones hit "Gimme Shelter", while her solo-output, as good as it is, was constantly ignored.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/maryclaytonemotions.mp3

BOBBY PATTERSON: My Thing Is Your Thing (Come Get It) * JETSTAR, M-, sticker on lbl, 20.- Euro
Thumping, uptempo Texas funk with a cute sticker on the label ;-)
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbypattersonmything.mp3

KIM WESTON: I Got What You Need / Someone Like You MGM, Vinyl: M- / Sleeve: VG+, drill hole in sleeve and lbl, 20.- Euro
Picture sleeve issue of this action packed 60's dancer with a smooth midtempo flip.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/kimwestonigotwhat.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/kimwestonsomeonelike.mp3

THE EIGHT MINUTES: Looking For A Brand New Game / Find The One Who Loves You * PERCEPTION, M-, "x" on lbl, 20.- Euro
Great 70's soul dancer by a bunch of kiddies arranged and produced by the one and only Patrick Adams. Flipside is nice sweet soul.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/eightminuteslookingfor.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/eightminutesfindtheone.mp3

TINA BRITT: The Real Thing * EASTERN, M-, 20.- Euro
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tinabrittrealthing.mp3

TY HUNTER: Lonely Baby * CHECKMATE, M-, 20.- Euro
Rare first label release (before Chess) of this awesome, atmospheric early Chicago 60's soul midtempo gem.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/tyhunterlonelybaby.mp3

THE QUALITY CONTROLS: Grapevine * SURE-SHOT, promo, M-, sticker on lbl, 20.- Euro
The wicked character, Andre Williams, strikes again with a joke pointed at Motown and Berry Gordy. To call a studio band "Quality Controls", refering to Motown's legendary meetings where Gordy and his stuff decided what came out on his label and to cover Marvin Gaye's classic, means nothing less, that Andre Williams settled a score with Gordy by releasing this. The sticker with a gun carrying chicken on the label comes without any extra costs, that's how generous I am!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/qualitycontrolsgrapevine.mp3

CLAUDELL McKELL: Experince Is The Best Teacher * BRANDING IRON, M-, 20.- Euro
Great and underrated Northern Soul dancer on Jesse James label out of Philadelphia.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/claudellmckellexperience.mp3

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Welcome To The World * PHOENIX, M-, label discoloration on flipisde, 20.- Euro
Awesone funky soul on the much rarer local first label before Phil-L.A--Of-Soul took over.
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/greatexpectationswelcome.mp3

AFRICAN MUSIC MACHINE: Mr. Brown / Camel Time * SOUL POWER, M-, 20.- Euro
Nola funkateers African Music Machine take a bow towards James Brown on this crazy good funk double header. File under DJ essentials!
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/africanmusicmachinemrbro.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/africanmusicmachinecamelt.mp3

AFRICAN MUSIC MACHINE: The Dapp / Never Name A Baby (Before It's Born) * SOUL POWER, M-, 15.- Euro
Tropical funk sounds from New Orleans tight as f*ck and this copy is in immaculate shape.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/africanmusicmachinethedap.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/africanmusicmachinenevernam.mp3

DIANE JENKINS: Sweet Wine, Music, And My Imagination * CREATIVE FUNK, M-, 15.- Euro
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/dianejenkinssweetwine.mp3

YOUNG HEARTS: Sweet Soul Shakin' / Girls * MINIT, VG++, 15.- Euro
If there's ever something like a perfect soul record, this little baby comes close to this benchmark. The opening track of the Young Hearts rare album is an effortless group soul dancer with everything in the right place. The flip offers a superb ballad. State of the art soul music!
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/youngheartssweetsoul.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/youngheartsgirls.mp3

J.J. BARNES: Poor Unfortunate Me * RING, M-, 15.- Euro
Low budget mid-sixties Detroit magic with that distinctive motor city sound. Shiny and clean copy here!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/jjbarnespoorunfortun.mp3

MASTERS OF SOUL: Should I Just Read The Signs / I Hate You In (In The Daytime And Love You At Night) * DUKE, M-, 15.- Euro
Houston / Texas group soul ballad, that ticks all the boxes. Stunning sweet soul from the spoken word intro till the run-out-grooves. As good as the sweet side as bad is the funk-rock flip, but I'm sure someone will call this psych funk and gets a lot of money for it.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mastersofshouldijustrea.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/mastersofihateyou.mp3

THE SUMMITS: It Takes Two / Let Me Love You Again * DC INTERNATIONAL, M-, 12.- Euro
Excellent 70's dancer, that Marco Santucci used to drop in his eclectic sets and a proof, that a record doesn't have to be super rare or pricy to fill a floor. Flip it over for an excellent sweet soul ballad. Highly recomended two-sider!
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/summitsittakestwo.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/summitsletmelove.mp3

BATAAN: When You're Down (Funky Mambo) / The Bottle * SALSOUL promo, M-, 12.- Euro
Joe Bataan, the latin soul master, on this excellent slice of midtempo funky soul packed with percussion breaks and on top you get a superb instrumental version of Gil Scott Heron's "The Bottle" on the flip.
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bataanwhenyouredown.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bataanthebottle.mp3

BOBBY BYRD: Never Get Enough / Sayin' It And Doin' It Are Two Different Things * BROWNSTONE, M-, 12.- Euro
soundfile 1: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbybyrdnevergetenoug.mp3
soundfile 2: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bobbybyrdsayinit.mp3

BIG JOE TURNER: 10-20-25-30 * KENT, VG+, 12.- Euro
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/bigjoeturner1020.mp3

ARETHA FRANKLIN: Rocksteady * ATLANTIC, M-, 12.- Euro
While Mrs. Franklin tends to be a bit too artistic sometimes with her god given voice, she brings a nice floating vocal performance here on a super funky beat, that makes this an instant dancefloor winner. Check out the incredible break at 2:30!
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/aretharocksteady.mp3

THE IMPRESSIONS: First Impression * CURTOM, M-, 10.- Euro
soundfile: https://hamburgcitysoul.com/upload/impressionsfirstimpression.mp3

 

 

Edited March 4, 2018 by docfish