Karlm Posted April 26, 2018 Posted April 26, 2018 PM to reserve! Northern Soul, Crossover & Funk 45’s Voltaire’s - My, my, my baby / Movin’ movin’ on - Bacone / EX / £450 (Superb classic group harmony NS dancer. Flipside is more of the same.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO05AAD14BE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsaOgteioKw Icemen - It’s time you knew / It’s gonna take a lot - Ole-9 / EX / £350 (Stomping group harmony NS dancer. Written by Eddie Singleton of Shine fame. Flipside is a real nice ballad. Record is warped but plays fine.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7LZLn6y5Ko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAUocSFLmtI Leonard Adair - That smile upon your face - Stage Production / VG / £350 (All-time Chicago great, super deep crossover. Record has light marks but plays more or less clean.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H65DgE_pYC0 Minits - Still a part of me - MGM Sounds of Memphis / EX £250 (Feelgood crossover classic that needs no introduction. Pristine vinyl white demo copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iocm_k_rqkw Bonnevilles - Play it cool / I’ll be right there - Now / EX / £250 (Simply amazing group soul double header, one midtempo one slower. Huge demand for this rare Washington, DC release. Nice clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WRluEnpMYk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc5lNtovcp0 Perfections - Girl you better hurry / Get on down - Tri-City / VG+ / £250 (Lovely Detroit double header with some serious group harmonies. Vinyl has a few light marks and scuffs on both sides but plays well.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEgVmzCchgo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2dCYYImTdA Continental Showstoppers - Never set me free / Not too young - Seventy 7 / EX / £250 (Killer midtempo dancer backed with a storming version of the Jackie Beaver song.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFwcWfzXzwk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48rRUoSeB4A Count Yates - Cruising - New Bag / EX / £250 (Rare and fabulous crossover dancer that sounds like a mix between Aaron Neville and Willie Tee. Tape swapper sound from me early 2000’s, unknown then and still a lesser known but should have it’s day soon. Promo copy.) https://www.mixcloud.com/CarlHedberg/spring-fever-warm-up-mix-for-stockholm-soul-weekender-2018/ (9:38 in) Melvin Bliss – Synthetic substitution / Reward – Sunburst / EX / £220 (Funky soul classic. Here on the more sought after vinyl issue, logo copy. “Synthetic substitution” side has x on label, flipside some more writing.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDHwtC5iv1U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYqvIFPkWjg Victoria Williams & J.B. Ledbetter - Show some sign / We’re so satisfied - Verve / EX / £180 (Driving NS dancer with a hint of R&B feel. DJ copy and comes In company sleeve, flipside has writing on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRUXg1PLUig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsCwwVIrq1I Ebonies feat. Roy Williams - You got what I want / I’m not asking for much - Midwest / EX / £175 (Storming group harmony crossover dancer. Former Keb Darge Chandlers cover up the youtube clip informs us. Flip is a nice slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4kbOpFXeiA Creations - A dream / Footsteps - Zodiac / VG+ / £150 (Essential Detroit crossover! Best version to me. Flipside ain’t bad either. Logo copy, “A dream” side is EX and flip has some light sleeve marks not affecting play.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFAHxZTsoDY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG61FSTtX5E Impalas - Speed up - Capitol / EX / £140 (Demo copy and my preferred version of this lovely congas fuelled crossover dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oDVnPqSkKA Johnny K - I got bills to pay / I’m afraid of the dark - Drive / EX / £125 (Two excellent sides of funky Miami soul. Label has tiny bit of general wear plus bb hole.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz55vjIz1yk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIq_TjaQghc Prophecy - Rain in my life - All Platinum / EX / £100 (Amazing atmospheric crossover, with Lou Courtney on vocals.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3rxTy9fafc Freddie Hughes & the Chevelles - I just found out / I’ve got my own mind - Janus / EX / £70 (Such a beauty, flip ain’t bad either.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loZ6iSOBaTE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5XHsS66_dk Eddie Holman - She’s wanted (In three states) / M.R.S. Band - Sunset on ridge - Grapevine 2000 / EX / £60 (Superb demo take on the Larry Clinton classic. Sold for way more on Discogs.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-btE79pKBTk Al Williams - Try them - Grapevine 2000 / EX / £40 (Previously unissued, and fantastic La Beat recording. One of the best things to come out both on Grapevine 2000 and on La Beat, such a killer NS dancer. Long out of print and big demand.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYH7BTtsbaM Satisfactions - One light two lights / Turn back the tears - Lionel / EX / £12 (Essential cheapie for all lovers of crossover. Sounds as fresh now as when I first heard it. The creepy lyrics offers a laugh too, and the flip is almost as good as well. Company sleeve is a bit battered.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxzPBO3aQr4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvT1rc3X66s Emotions - So I can love you - Volt / EX / £10 (Vinyl copy of this ultra classy crossover cut.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r8n64Oq8h4 Esquires - You’ve got the power / No doubt about it - Wand / EX / £6 (Lovely cheapie from the falsetto masters. Nice clean copy complete with company sleeve. Only flaw is a cut out hole through the label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdgu3ylueds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT1WPn7jPj0 Modern Soul 45’s Special Touch - Shakin’ your body / Love that’s for real - Brackett / EX / £500 (Dead rare and killer double header. Though boogie dancer with amazing synths backed with an absolutely solid two stepper.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7jK46odC6o (45 version is 4:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3MKT9MZjf0 Gil Scott-Heron – When you are who you are / Lady Day and John Coltrane – Philips / EX / £300 (UK only 45 for “When you are who you are”, and flip is as good. Rare and highly sought after! Tiny warp not affecting play.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7YqQIO9UAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aRNUsmfeck Future 2000 - Good things - Rota / EX / £225 (Classic NYC feel good modern soul from Tony Aitken and his group.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9kdkdf2Go0 New Horizon - True love Pt. 1 / Pt. 2 - Adella / EX / £200 (Interesting and rather great little 45 from 1977. Part one starts out mellow with an earthy almost folky vibe and then builds and builds. Part two is done building, it’s a real deep disco jam. Just wish it was a 12 inch with the whole thing! Tiny label damage on edge.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6puNWm9UzRw Topaz - Without you I’m through - Rca / EX / £150 (Superb, lush 1977 midtempo modern soul. One of the hardest issue only major releases and not on any album.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09Hr2jXUCds Neo Experience - Human - Sahara / EX / £150 (Popular modern soul dance take on the Tommy Hunt song. Desert label design label variation. Rare Philly indie, flip is a nice ballad.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBd3t40gB3M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckqac2hSnME Flipside - Havin’ a party - Flipside / EX / £150 (Killer modern soul dancer which were reissued a couple of years ago.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvx_sFAae2A Sly, Slick & Wicked - Ready for you / Sho’ nuff - People / EX / £100 (Classic on it’s most desirable form - purple vinyl issue copy. Killer midtempo modern soul backed with their epic and slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cMaw3MXmKo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOhi5yWa_8M Bobby Patterson - I’m in love with you - Jetstar / EX / £100 (Lovely feelgood George Jackson penned midtempo dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKuJtgSEPMw Pretenders - A broken heart cries / John Edwards - How can I go on without you - Kent Select / EX/EX / £100 (Two real gems that was never released at the time of recordings. 2006 release that is since long is sold out and deleted and now heavily indemand selling for more than the asked price on Discogs.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYMoCUEN1XI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48x2GjtERUc Marvin Gaye - Where are we going? - Motown / EX/EX / £70 (2016 Japanese release that was limited to 500 copies. Sold out instantly and now very hard to find. Only way to get this on 45, fantastic and never released by the time of it’s recording. Flipside is Donald Byrd and his version of the same song.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56AgF4gSSZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTFFt8bimp4 Dottie Pearson - A house made of love / Bring it over baby - Grapevine 2000 / EX / £70 (Previously unreleased modern soul gems that finally got a release in 2004 on this 45. Indemand and since long out of print.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o6IEAqwYTI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF4yz2grfOM Melvin Davis - You made me over - Invictus / EX / £60 (Promo copy of this modern soul classic that never grows old. Flipside has date and radio station stamp.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiBomGHg2_U Debbie Taylor - Just don’t pay / I don’t wanna leave you - Arista / EX / £50 (Lovely modern soul double header! Nice clean copy complete with company sleeve. White label variation.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LUCqV_fe4c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGIygLsHKJY Four Wonders - Just looking for my love - Solid Foundation / EX / £50 (Promo copy of this great Cleveland modern dancer. Stereo side has two X and a B written on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA9_UA_9Z-M Windy City - We party heavy up in heah / Good guys don’t always win - Innovation II / EX / £50 (White demo of this essential double header, a breezy dancer backed with a version of the Sam Dees song.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0Qq6l3UY0Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSfbWPe5ewE Windy City - Hey its over / If by chance - Warner Bros / EX / £45 (Just lovely 1974 soul pearl which is issue only on the national release. Flip is a great subtle ballad.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbW3KRbV9-M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKBGRBgJLOs Butch & the Newports – Out of my hands / I’m only a man – Black Rock / VG / £45 (Fantastic atmospheric crossover backed with feelgood dancer. Oliver Cheathams first group. Label has some wear and marks, vinyl has plenty of marks but plays decent with only minor crackles.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIsmS5uhuGM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YddidTv17xo Darrow Fletcher – No limit / What good am I without you – Kent Select / EX/EX / £45 (Previously unissued version of the well covered “No limit”, and easily the best version. A good few of his mid 70’s recordings for Crossover records were pure gold. Highly sought after and since long sold out 2012 release. With his NS classic on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDXkKrWoKhQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY9aAc-Z6qM Main Ingredient - Instant love / Let me prove my love to you - Rca / EX / £35 (Lovely feelgood modern soul dancer. Flip is a real nice JR Bailey written ballad which was sampled for Alicia Keys. Date written on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpTexYLeFHw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yskneKJFaSk Margie Joseph - Come on back to me lover - Atlantic / EX / £35 (Johnny Bristol penned modern soul classic that still sounds the business. Rarer issue copy with “He came into my life” on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY7lAVWGK48 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAImfDc4lYw Armenta & Majik - I wanna be with you - Savoir Faire / EX/EX / £20 (Tough 1983 boogie which is really rare on US 7”. This is the Scandinavian copy complete with pic sleeve, same as the one in the video below.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boMYLFnEwiQ Dynamics - We found love - Columbia / EX / £15 (Lovely floater, same sided demo copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDbxH8-p3Vs Barrett Strong - Surrender - Capitol / VG+ / £15 (Demo copy of this stunning modern dancer. Mono side is clean but stereo side has a small mark causing a few soft ticks.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ3EDTVm8uI Love Committee - Am I wasting time - Ariola America / EX / £12 (Lovely modern dancer, Philly soul magic. Number written on both sides of the label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4LY5Znzvrg Ron Shy - Don’t they know - Soul Junction / EX / £12 (Sold out reissue from 2015 with a previously unissued version on the flip. Killer modern soul dancer!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRgrNZUpHIk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNMkMXtbxOI Innervision - Honey baby (Be mine) - Private Stock / EX / £10 (Nice crisp stock copy complete with company sleeve. Classic modern soul dancer!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7h9xGVUmlY L.V. Johnson - I love you, I want you, I need you / I don’t really care - ICA / EX / £10 (Killer midtempo modern dancer backed with an even better two step track.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-kcAEcD6CQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5QrrC5K7Gw Little Anthony - Your love - Songbird / EX / £8 (Deep midtempo modern/2 step dancer with a tough bass break. Not the same track as his one on PCM Records.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocOkT-I4-Pk Betty Everett - Keep it up - Fantasy / EX / £6 (Superb dancer with a rare groove feel. Promo copy with date written on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmxDKjMl9ZE Stirling Silver - Sunshine (When I got you) - Columbia / EX / £6 (Rarer issue of this under the radar midtempo modern that should go big, such a nice midtempo dancer. Promo stamp on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSDhlF1i54Y Intruders - A nice girl like you - TSOP / EX / £6 (Promo copy of this nice modern classic.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6J5WQaKCS4 Love Committee - Darling come back home - TSOP / EX / £6 (Superb version of the Eddie Kendricks song.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5DIv7e-6CU Michael Henderson - Take me I’m yours - Buddah / EX / £6 (Modern classic! 45 version is superior to the album one. White demo.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua7KGT7XS5k Holland-Dozier - Why can’t we be lovers - Invictus / EX / £6 (Classic! Clean copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD6fphEzlsM Two Step 45’s J-Phakta - Is it love - Symian / EX / £550 (Ultra rare and ultra good 1987 Memphis indie, one of the ultimate two step collector pieces. I have just upgraded with a copy with the picture sleeve, I found this one locally in River Records in Memphis around ten years ago. Label has writing, looks like a dedication from group member Kenny Johnson. Vinyl is super clean apart from a slight warp not affecting play.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKA1JMIzzxA Brief Encounter - Human / Total satisfaction - Sound Plus / EX / £225 (White demo of this classic two step double header. You come for the “Human” side and stays for the “Total satisfaction” one.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjYdC60zuI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt2mvfh_1oc Motha’s Funkk - We’ve got love - Street Star / EX / £225 (Unique sounding Arkansas release with some killer grooves and group harmonies.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXI9HjrRgIc Jungle Rock - Life is a gamble - Its A Thang / EX / £75 (Amazing mellow groove type of slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th9v-B0fWbE Holiday - Getting kind of serious - Marathon / EX / £50 (One of my fave songs, just melt inside everytime I hear this. The later more common but better version here, label has a 50 cent stamp.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNicsaQ2xy4 Full Speed - It must be love - Real Thing / VG+ / £25 (Stunning femme soul mellow groove. Personal fave, just so soulful. Red label/blue logo label variation.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWzReWG_33g Lamont Johnson - Masta luva - Tabu / EX / £20 (White demo of this tough two stepper.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1qApo46Eb0 Caprells - What you need baby - Ariola America / EX / £15 (White demo of this 2 step all timer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3RN6aLJ9Pw Serenade - La la for love / I like the little boy in you - Phoenix EX / £12 (Two epic Clarence Johnson productions, two step deluxe! Two pen marks on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZNGW7H23dI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1xsSJclkzs Ann Peebles feat Donald Bryant - Mon belle amour / Hi / EX / £10 (Two step classic, as good as they come!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufPKi9anJco Soul Survivors - City of brotherly love - TSOP / EX / £8 (Rare groove classic, did I hear someone say reeewiiiiiind?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIe4sRLvUdU Meters - Be my lady - WB / EX / £8 (Smoooth two step classic. Promo copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWIqgKoMp0o Gene Van Buren - You’ve got me here I want you - Tamla / EX £6 (White demo of this top class stepper.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRjw9bM_r8Y Direct Current - When its love - TEC / EX / £6 (Nice clean copy of this smooooth classic.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJkzsKQIwc0 Bobby Williams - You need love like I do - R&R / EX / £6 (Vinyl copy of this classic cut.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PiejiG-buI Checkmates Ltd - Make love to your mind - Greedy / EX / £5 (Deep and dirty version of the Bill Withers song. With more than a hint of two step feel. Vinyl copy, flipside has writing on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUXRwLB2fOE Bonnie Pointer - I wanna make it (In your world) - Motown / VG+ / £5 (Untypical sound, absolutely superb soul with a folky feel and a two step beat.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbM8hpaHpQ8 B.A.D. - Stay awhile - Sinban / EX / £5 (Essential two step with a great dance beat. Two X on label. No soundfile just buy it blind and you won’t be disappointed!) Ballad/Deep/Sweet/Group Harmony 45’s Darling Dears - I don’t think I’ll ever love another / And I love you - Flower City / EX / £650 (Nice clean original copy of this basement ballad double header. Rare and indemand!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAgo7X2atXo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d1ZebeXDZ0 Little Melvin & the Boleros - I’m in love (Yes I am) / Jealous lover - Valarie / EX / £450 (Amazing sweet soul backed with a great crossover dancer. Super nice clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8oJUi2qNlk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzovmH_c8_c Unlimited Four - True love is hard to find (I believe in you) / Somebody help, please - Chanson / EX / £330 (Huge demand for this killer lowrider type of slowie. Flip is a gritty dancer who has fans as well. Tiny pen scribbling on the ballad side label, apart from that a super clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9EcsrOeKCo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgOH3DoF9Fo Gloria & the Relations - Hook line and sinker - Bonnie / EX / £225 (Heavy indemand for this amazing lowrider type of ballad. Tiny tear on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo8zmr9ajF8 Charley Wynn - It’s you I love / Action time - Jim Gem / EX / £225 (Rare, excellent and powerful deep soul backed with a gritty dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw8hUpN1aM0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag5pHFYwGg4 Thomas Sisters - Hey pretty boy - Sassy / EX/EX / £225 (Lovely harmonies on this gospel feel slowie, super soulful! Clean copy complete with pic sleeve. Sold for £250 on Discogs last year.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbXlJ5gPW6M Atlantis - So sad, so long - A Tribute to Atlantis / EX / £225 (Nice clean copy of this absolutely superb Ohio ballad with a mellow groove feel. Epic stuff!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyEqdDG3eYQ Harrison & the Majestic Kind - Tearing me up inside - Coin / EX / £175 (Simply amazing Chicago group harmony cut, such a beauty. First label before Twinight. Label has a little wear and a round white sticker.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DomVhD6rI5Y Talisman – Shady side of town / Running from the devil – Head Hunters / EX / £160 (Lovely group harmony sound with a funky flip. Current indemander, nice clean flat copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRJtw1WqQhQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of72xwoxH_c Gene Middleton - When a boy becomes a man / You need love - D and B / EX / £100 (Excellent deep soul on a rare Tampa Florida release.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTyPI_KJaNY Mike & the Censations - There is nothing I can do about it - Highland / EX / £70 (Nice clean copy of this essential group soul anthem. His best! With quirky lyrics to go with it. Dance flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ9aWyblplQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMl8KiKRCxk Mike & the Censations - Gonna try to get you back - Revue / EX / £15 (Mike James Kirkland quality slowie. Promo copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZQkEchvbJw Mike & the Censations - You’re living a lie - Revue / EX / £12 (More Mike James Kirkland quality.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsJNh2uETb0 Mike & the Censations - Victim of circumstance - Highland / EX / £12 (Even more Mike James Kirkland quality.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOn3gM0-za8 Otisettes – Sitting alone (In my lonely room) – Epic / EX / £60 (Orange label copy of this killer dreamy feel ballad. Only tucked away at the b-side of the scarce issue copies, demos came without this side.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af-e54KaeIk John Gary Williams - In love with you - Stax / EX / £60 (Lovely and tricky to find ballad. Clean vinyl copy complete with company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ImdHlWsnIU Bull & the El Capalara’s - No sign of sadness - Bell / EX / £60 (Rarer issue copy of this real nice lowrider type of slowie. Cut out hole in run out groove, not near the playing grooves.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrVKUusxOSc Equations - Oh, you sweet darling / Have faith - All Platinum / EX / £50 (Two lovely group harmony ballads. Label has very light ring wear) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7J-dQ9kvR4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA2RXq8QEdk New Experience – It doesn’t seem so long ago – Ariola America / EX / £40 (Amazing sweet soul ballad, rare one that only came out on the b-side of the issue copies.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J--svF0TayE Pretenders - I call it love - Carnival / VG+ £30 (Carnival 550 group harmony version with Carnival Kings “Feelin’ good” on the flip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yskN2ojCCb8 Wallace Brothers - Line between love and hate - Sims / VG+ / £30 (Classic deep soul. Vinyl has a few small dimples which is not affecting play.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9frCwrbraSA Manhattans - Follow your heart - Carnival / EX / £20 (Amazing 1965 group harmony effort from this highly talented group.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3A2elFBhKM Manhattans - Give him up - Deluxe / EX / £6 (Excellent George Kerr production that was also made by Whatnauts on the GSF label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls_R21w_KxU Ray Gant & Arabian Knights – Don’t leave me baby – Jay-Walking / EX / £20 (Super soulful, and to my ears superior version to the Maxine Brown track released on the Epic label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW6pz3Eyov8 Four Mints - You’re my desire / You want to come back - Capsoul EX / £15 (Amazing group harmony slowie backed with a midtempo dancer.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3DAZLD7U3g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr5dHNi41gk Four Mints - No longer - Loren/Numero / EX / £6 (Previously unissued gem, as good as the best cuts off their album.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtW-bzSGMJw Bump & the Soul Stompers - I can remember / Standing on the outside - Damon / EX / £10 (Two previously unissued sides on a Numero 2013 release. Crossover heaven backed with a lowrider type of sound.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nVL4DdM0lo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSeH8G16TV4 Knight Bros. - Temptation ‘bout to get me - Checker / EX / £8 (Classic Chicago slowie, such a great one. Later label design.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv8Jqu1eDwU Village Choir - Talk to me sometimes / The switch - SCM / EX / £8 (First label of this sublime slowie.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VTe8Z0TEew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94_g8ghsMuI Billy Harner - Fool me - Open / EX / £6 (Lovely cheapie somewhere in beat ballad meats lowrider territory. Logo label design like the one in the youtube clip.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcexvRqvhLg Soul/Disco 12” Ty Karim & George Griffin - Keep on doin’ whatcha’ doin’ / Catch action - Sheridan House / EX / £100 (Classic two step backed with a nice boogie dancer. First label before Kon-kord.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOShSnodo1A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9Gim-rVfio Clausel - Let me love you - Up Right / EX / £100 (Killer modern soul! On the full lenght 12 inch version which is far inferior to the 7 edit which just ends when things starts to be real good. Original stock copy with Masterdisk runout stamp.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHEY5pK_1T0 Rov Vé - Gotta go by what you tell me - Home of the Brave / EX / £12 (Modern soul pearl, version of the Ron Keith track.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQuc4fiWfW0 Howard Johnson - Keepin’ love new - A&M / EX / £10 (USA white promo copy of this modern soul masterpiece. 3:47 and 4:05 versions.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONx0VM4N_Gg James Simpson Band Penetration - Can’t get over you - Penco / EX / £8 (Lovely sweet soul ballad on a obscure New York release.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESVlYnq68dI Bobby Womack - How could you break my heart / Give it up / The roots in me - Arista / EX / £8 (1987 UK 12 incher with these three great tracks off his 1979 “Roads of life” album.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjl7cZ5DjD4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_qp6_ueLWs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H42Ckqlj8bs Gene Chandler - Make the living worthwhile - Chi Sound / EX / £6 (One of the best tracks of the era, just amazing especially the production on this full 6:10 disco mix. Just takes off halfway through. BPM programming stickers on label.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-tfQbUF4Ww Margaret Reynolds - One into one - Moby Dick / EX/EX / £6 (Killer slowie with a two step feel! Complete with printed sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwawmnmhREg Eramus Hall - Will you love me? - Capitol EX / £6 (Killer rare groove and a real money saver compared to the album. Gold promo stamp on company sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTmkluncKno Soul Albums Lovelites – With love from – Uni / EX/EX / £220 (Essential soul album with solid listening from start to finish. Cover still in shrink but has cut out hole.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ4wG01wIgg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdyhbCzJfM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcEeR-Gf55g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfI2djiNoQE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD5lpscIZe8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOUNP3wBSZM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bldR7LnegME https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBIOOj2Nkto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhrfwaOFiLQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm8rB1ApZmE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ZvlvtMDc8 Whatnauts - Introducing the - Stang / EX/EX / £110 (Lovely album with quite a few great group harmony cuts. “She’s gone to another”, “What’s left to give” and a bunch more.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJXIGOizJsE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moiDguGyxQY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNJ4iGfkZBI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCmP8lc07Tg Whatnauts - Reaching for the stars - Stang / EX/EX / £70 (Killer album filled to the brim with great group harmony cuts, NS dancers and the occasional funky tune. As new copy apart from a tiny tear on back.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tWOFIlPJA4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh9EtJhaxrY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7YEeyzqeAk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0YVbPYL_bo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jocpPa2C824 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oyz9f1SxFg Logg - s/t - Salsoul / EX/EX / £70 (Classic Leroy Burgess disco LP. Every track is a winner, “I know you will”, “(You’ve got) That something”, “Something else” etc) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0aRq1qbq78 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4diJvdAQJsc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHPXCeru0MA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxZFGkzclk0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk2frn04KX8 Chosen Few - Taking all the love I can - Maple / EX/VG+ / £70 (Essential LP for all lovers of crossover soul. Title track, “Birth of a playboy”, “I caught you cheating”, “I can take no chances” and especially “Something bad” are all great. Last song mentioned is a much better version here than on the rare Blue Rock 45 credited to The Adventurers. Cover is clean apart from a tiny tear on front and initials written on back.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_lidkBvr_4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsJMPbWLSVw Continental Four - Dream world - Jay-Walking / EX/EX / £70 (Very clean white promo copy of this classic sweet soul album. Standouts in "How can I pretend", "I don't have you" and "Nite moods".) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dyiBQ5F488 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGMu20kmxFs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEoRHfW0lwM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BggqD2AaqKA Jaedes - s/t - Athena / EX/EX / £70 (Very nice album with nice crossover cuts like “Uh, uh, what did I do”, “Teach me (A lesson in love)”, “We’re gonna build a love together”, “I’ll be back on my feet again”, “Big surprise” and a cover of “Color him father”. Cover has tiny cut out hole.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6INX9iNp44 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwa5KsDdHOY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A2NtqRIHbc Willie Hutch - Soul portrait - Rca / EX/EX / £70 (First solo album, and first album for this soul great. With “Ain’t gonna stop”, “Lucky to be loved”, “A love that’s worth having” and more. Tiny cut corner.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8DApKAgjkk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijk8ElKkKDo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKRdavTDqTs Ann Sexton – The beginning – Sound Stage 7 / EX/EX / £50 (Legendary album! Filled to the brim with great cuts, one of the few 70’s soul albums that is a solid listening throughout. Cover has cut out corner.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRpE-YTqjHE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jSx0pDKSfg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsKj4c9bqY8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQKLej2q1g4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsG-blGEQK0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMIHKi_nfmU Bobby Taylor - Taylor made soul - Gordy / EX/EX / £50 (Classic Motown LP with a few real nice LP only cuts. “Don’t be afraid”, “Little Miss Sweetness”, “Oh I’ve been blesse’d” and more. Vinyl is clean but cover has a cut corner and a hint of ring wear.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci4CRN5JZEQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNRtZUUJgaA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaPgFQ_U4yQ Reginald Forch & Jesse Harrison - s/t - Crazy Cajun / EX/EX / £45 (Obscure 1978 release with the superb “There ain’t nothing wrong with me” plus the nice “Make life beautiful”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM1nocImdXU Aretha Franklin - Spirit in the dark - Atlantic / EX/EX / £40 (Classic LP, from a rare soul perspective the most interesting cut is her great take of “Oh no not my baby”. Very nice clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MnkP-5XevI Impressions - The young mods forgotten story - Curtom / EX/X / £35 (Clean first press of this 1969 classic.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWznCmn4yVQ Zingara - s/t - Wheel / EX/EX / £35 (Killer from Lamont Dozier, with the dancer “Haunted house” and “I surrender” plus great slow tracks in “Love’s calling” and “You sho’ know how to love me”. Cut out hole through cover, other than that a very nice and clean copy.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAwkD_rpBWw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8bKTVJFWJI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS7rA7SPhIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJAEtS4eItc Ronn Matlock - Love city - Cotillion / EX/EX / £30 (Absolutely essential album for all lovers of modern soul. “I can’t forget about you”, “Feeling something”, “Take me to the top”, “You got the best of me” and more. Cover still in shrink, cut out saw mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYBM-7gp0gA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW8yYHguia8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YSYmFf7K68 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpq6dTtqL8Q Garland Green - Jealous kind of fella - Uni EX/EX / £30 (Together with the Lovelites LP on the same label two of the best and most even quality 1960’s soul albums. Solid listening throughout! Cover has cut out hole.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfWU6c_dK8s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3jcM4_9bkY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-0B_BW1PF8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4AtF6fPsyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyn0BwFOF-o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMWOumpS03k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMC_SMRp170 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3_fKyXnpDc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ1npH4EcdU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vewyKa5hc4 Leroy Hutson - II - Curtom / EX/EX / £30 (Classic almost legendary album. Solid listening throughout and with tracks like “I think I’m falling in love” and “Don’t it make you feel good”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NEZA42juDc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FITV-9lndc8 Jae Mason - Tender man - Buddah / EX/EX / £30 (Nice modern soul album with pearls such “Cloud of sunshine” and “Woman”. Cut out saw mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8zmNFQtM1k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rckUCfcNJKI O’Jays/Moments - O’Jays meets the Moments - s/t - Stang / EX/EX / £25 (Clash of the titans, before they both reached more wide fame. Moments are my winners here with “Sugar sugar” and “Ride your pony” but O’Jays is featured with the great crossover dancer “Be my girl”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7HYtaLOtaA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNUFpjBEPUc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYKp_MZ9eww Curtis Mayfield - Something to believe in - RSO/Curtom / EX/EX / £25 (1980 top LP with a more clubby sound in “Never stop loving me”, “Tripping out” and “Love me, love me now”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCR6ecWb064 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeEmtFT2PN4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm0HzUURaPU Main Ingredient - I only have eyes for you - Rca / EX/EX / £25 (“Evening of love” essential LP only modern dancer. Sure to fill any dancefloor, it’s just like cheating.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RBDlPVPxNE Sharon Ridley - Full moon - Tabu / EX/EX / £20 (Full version of her classic “Changin’”. White demo copy with programming sticker on album back. B-side has some age staining.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOQfbf0uZ58 Z.Z. Hill - Keep on lovin’ you - UA / EX/VG+ / £15 (With his epic version of “That ain’t the way you make love”, which contrary to popular belief is not about anal sex. Cover just shy of EX with a hint of ring wear and cut corner.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hPf0Sg8vD8 Prince Phillip Mitchell - Make it good - Atlantic / EX/EX / £15 (Superb modern soul album with standouts being “You’re all I go in the world”, “One on one” + the title track. Tiny tear on cover.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6hubZQbfNI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6hubZQbfNI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwQTpgSxTfg C.M. Lord - s/t - Capitol / EX/EX / £12 (With the great “Oh mama”, a real builder.As new copy in shrink.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzUgJu3-YZk Archie Bell & the Drells - Where will you go when the party’s over - PIR / EX/VG+ / £12 (“Don’t let love get you down” and the title track is classics and the standouts. White promo copy and gold promo stamp on back cover and programming sticker on front. Track listing on back has pen markings.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7KlmiVO7fI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzS32qPvRpg Walter Heath - You know you’re wrong don’t you brother - Buddah / EX / £8 (1975 album with the folky title track and the floater “Put your love in my hands”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsMKGcvsHsM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE60_9W87vg Alfonzo Surrett - Comin’ out - Mca / EX/EX / £6 (Including the modern soul LP only dancefloor slayer “Gimmie your love”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZLNg6ZayiA Teddy Pendergrass - Heaven only knows - PIR / EX/EX / £6 (With the fantastic title track, a modern soul dance delight and one of my fave Philly soul dancers ever. Never on 45.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K50O0PRL9fk Paul Kelly - Hooked, hogtied & collared - WB / EX/EX / £6 (With the great LP only modern dancer “You make me tremble”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjkP1X_kgAo Soul albums, 2 step special! Hi-Five - The other side of us - Titlewave / EX/EX / £50 (“Let’s go all the way”!! + modern dancer “All I need”. Complete with insert.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRqqoHjpNQo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD2TdsqWbBo Duncans - Gonna stay in love - Malaco / EX/EX / £25 (“Let me be” + the disco dancer “Too damn hot”. Gold promo stamp on back.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq6lUA2q3Rw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8xZJn3LjKU Rhyze - To the top - 20th Century / EX/EX / £20 (“What can I do about this feeling” plus modern dancer “Bizzaar”. Large marker writing on cover, a name written with an elegant swag.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8LVPAag2E8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sxgCjb9sG8 Reflections - Love on delivery - Capitol / EX/EX / £15 (“She’s my summer breeze” JR Bailey/Ken Williams classic, just fantastic. Cover has cut out hole.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_07eRtx_4OU Passion - s/t - Prelude / EX/EX / £15 (“Midnight lovers”) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t8tuJStSdc Side Effect - Portraits - Elektra / EX/EX / £12 (“I can’t play” + “Midnight lovers”. White promo, cover has gold promo stamp.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2wAXDqPbZU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg8BTMRBmAA Heinsight - The great white - Churchill / EX/EX / £12 (“Heartbeat”) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hv8SnQlRAc Esther Williams - Inside of me - Rca / EX/EX / £10 (“Ready for love”!! Gold promo stamp on back cover.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju6Me0BwtOo Shirley Brown - For the real feeling - Stax / EX/EX / £8 (“Love starved”, such a killer. Gold promo stamp on back.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fPxMSt7B3o Keni Burke - s/t - Dark Horse / EX/EX / £8 (“It’s the last time”, amazing!! Cover still in shrink, cut out saw mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmjRs7iLByQ Mystique - s/t - Curtom / EX/EX / £8 (“Fill me up”. Cut out saw mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJo9JNi2xKk Patryce “Choc’let” Banks - She’s back and ready - T-Electric / EX/EX / £6 (“I’m in love”. Cover still in shrink, tiny cut out saw mark.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usx1ifZLgdM Peabo Bryson - Turn the hands of time - Capitol / EX/EX / £6 (“I’ve been down” + modern soul dancer “Why don’t you make up your mind”. One slightly bumped corner.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGV2o9Nn1-g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5UmhvvlFkM Cuba Gooding - Love dancer - Motown / EX/EX / £6 (“I’m yours now” - feelgood!! Cut corner and vintage price tag on sleeve.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FCWO7XIteE Brainstorm - Funky entertainment - Tabu / EX/EX / £6 (“You put a charge in my life”) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StDU5uTTUN0 Lonnie Jordan - The affair - Boadwalk / EX/EX / £6 (“The affair”.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k-xJgZ5WTg Lovesmith - s/t - Motown / EX/EX / £6 (“Shame on you”. Small sticker on cover.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGEjMKlTplo Brook Benton - Soft - Olde World / EX/EX / £6 (Title track is simply amazing.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggGgIkEtzmA Slick - Go for it - Fantasy / EX/EX / £6 (“Tramp”!!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWcqtOJj45M William Salter - It is so beautiful to be - Marlin / EX/EX / £6 (“You got style”. Small cut out.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TzY3zmV5xc Goodie - Call me - Total Experience / EX/EX / £6 (“You and I”) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GL-0PPy1ug
Recommended Posts
Use the site PM (personal message) system for any trading discussion
Get involved with Soul Source
Add your comments now
Join Soul Source
A free & easy soul music affair!
Join Soul Source now!Log in to Soul Source
Jump right back in!
Log in now!