Big list, some rarities and desirable cheap bits

Liljimmycrank · May 15, 2022

Nice list of rare and not so rare items, and many reluctant sales. These are listed on a few groups, and it will be strictly first come first served.
I've recorded actual sound files as a mix onto sound cloud, with images below of labels and tried to as best possible describe description where any flaws exist.
Postage is extra - please let me know where youre located on enquiry. PayPal is f&f is ideal, but you're uncomfortable with that we can work something out.
PM's please.

Thanks
Azza

MIXED FEELINGS - SHA LA LA
UNITED (DEMO), VG++
£2300.....SOLD!!
Absolute MONSTER sound and superb rare 70s slice!! Not much more to say really.

THE RAPPERS UNLIMITED - NIGHTTIME PLAYTHING
RAP, EX
£120.....SOLD!!
Still a bit under the radar, catchy 70s soul dancer with plenty of potential.

HOUSTON OUTLAWS - AIN'T NO TELLING
WESTBOUND (DEMO), VG++
£525.....SOLD!!
Ever popular dance floor dynamite. Playing surface is really clean. Label tear on the b-side hence the grade (see picture). Listed for £1k elsewhere!!

MCKINLEY MITCHELL - PARTY ACROSS THE HALL
BLACK BEAUTY, EX
£75
Chugging dancer that fits well in many sets. Plenty in it for the dance floor and that driving beat makes it a great tempo changer choice.

THE FESTIVALS - HEY GIRL
BLUE ROCK (DEMO), VG+
£150
Stalwart northern soul, with a not too shabby flip.

THE LEDGERS - EXAGGERATE
PUBLIC, VG
Offers over £1200
Very rare, unknown and fantastic uptempo northern soul that's been getting plays from the likes of Henning Borm at European weekenders. I could well be underpriced this one, but limited view on value so just balanced condition and gut feel. Bound for big things me thinks.

RUBY WINTERS - BETTER
DIAMOND, VG-
£65.....SOLD!!
Another classic on the list. Not in the best shape, but a strong production enables this to still have good sound fidelity. Check the clip.

HARRISON JONES - ON THAT OTHER SHORE
FAMILY, EX
£520
Rare gospel modern soul that seems to be quite in demand. If you don't know it, have a listen and get it bought!

THE TECHNIQUES - DISCO JUNGLE / BRIGHTER DAYS
TECHNIQUES, EX
£275
Two sided winner with totally contrasting styles. An in your face banger backed with a down tempo group soul number. Been selling recently for more than this so a bargain for someone.

A GOOD BLUES BAND - DISCO BLUES
LAUDERDALE INT'L MUSIC, VG++
£60
Burst onto the funky soul scene over a decade ago and still a popular spin in the rare rooms.

LAMAR THOMAS - YOU BEEN GRAZIN' / BLIND LOVE
THE-O-CENTRIC, EX
£40.....ON HOLD!
This one is only going one way in terms of demand and price. Double sider but its the "grazing" side that's gaining heat at the moment, getting plays on both sides of the pond.

UNDERGROUND EXPRESS - NEVER FOUND A GIRL / A MAN'S TEMPTATION
U.G.E, VG++
£1000
Superb double sider. The 'NFAL' seems to be where the action has been for the last few years; moody funky soul that builds brilliantly for the dancers. The flip is more of a northern sound that shouldn't be overlooked.
A few superficial marks keeping this below EX, but a really nice copy and seen listed much higher price wise.

DORANDO PULLIAM - HOW I GOT OVER
OCAMPO, EX
£500
Atmospheric and raw dancer, that just builds and builds. Still plenty of legs in this fine slab of soul

WAYNE CARTER - PETER IN OR OUT
MOOTREYS, VG+
£175
Play surface if spotless, but I noticed what looks like a crack approx 4mm in length on the run in groove. Doesn't go through on both sides, and gets nowhere near the play grooves so NAP; it's hardly noticeable but wanted to call it out. Price reflective of this.
Absolute banger!!

THE RANCE ALLEN GROUP - STAY WITH ME
JAI ALAI, EX+
£30.....SOLD!!
Fairly recent release that's double this price everywhere else, and long since sold out from source.

TYRONE BARKLEY - MAN OF VALUE
MIDSONG, VG++
£30
Stone cold classic. Suffers from the dish effect that majority copies seem to have, but playing surface is clean.

LOU COURTNEY - I DONT NEED NOBODY ELSE
EPIC (DEMO), VG
£15
This man didn't make a bad record, and this is probably his most famous.
Every home should have one!

SHIRLEY FINNEY - EVERY DAY PEOPLE
JAS, EX-
£50.....SOLD!!
Recognisable son, but not many know this version. Uptempo powerhouse of a version that could do with some airtime.

TOMMY RAY TUCKER - SWEET TALK
CHALLENGE (DEMO), EX
£20
Pounding rhythm and soul for not a lot of dosh, should appeal to various audiences. Wonderfully clean copy, ever so slight lift on the slipmat.

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