TOP Royal Rarities - Coronation Selection

[Peter Richer]

All with a REGAL CONNECTION: in the artist name, title or label. All records available at time of uploading. All are USA originals unless stated.

 

PM, e-mail, text, WhatsApp all OK. Ordering by phone is quickest: 07903-229367. (NB: please do not place detailed ordering information on the thread.) Thanks.

 

 

MILLIONAIRES - You’ve Got To Love Your Baby - Castle (M-) £200

… [excellent male group vocal dancer; Smokey Robinson style ballad flip]

 

ELLINGTONS - Destined To Become A Loser - Castle (Ex) £400

… [rare original, Wigan biggie; slight ring wear]

 

PAT and the NEUROTICS - I Like The Way You Do Your Thing - Crown (M-) £350 SOLD

… [superb femme ‘niter’ sound; Alabama rarity]

 

REGINAS - He’s a wild one - Deblyn (M-, xol) £500 SOLD

… [extremely rare former 100 Club spin; girl group stomper]

 

KURT HARRIS - Emperor Of My Baby’s Heart - Diamond DJ (M-) £700

… [stunning copy; floor-filler]

 

LITTLE JUNIOR PARKER - Wondering - Duke (Ex) £15

… [tremendous driving R&B; great blues flip]

 

RHONDA DAVIS - Can You Remember - Duke DJ (Ex, wol) £550

… [super-classy crossover floor-filler from 1972]

 

MALIBUS - I Just Can’t Stand It - Duke (Ex+) £25

… [very fine Texas northern from 1970]

 

BOBBY BLAND - Yum Yum Tree - Duke (Ex) £12

… [smooth and powerful dancer, evergreen performer, slight label tear on flip ]

 

JADES - L-O-V-E- I Love You - Imperial DJ (M-) £60

… [gorgeous girl group mid-tempo, promo on a black label; slight ring wear ]

 

SAM E SOLO - Love Is Not A Game - Imperial (Ex) £30

… [lovely mid-tempo; very slight wear on label]

 

O’JAYS - I’ll Never Let You Go - Imperial (Ex) £20

… [typical excellence from these guys]

 

QUOTATIONS - Havin’ A Good Time - Imperial DJ (Ex) £15

… [infectious feelgood uptempo, Bob Relf and Willie Hutch composition]

 

CHARLES SPURLING - Mr Cool - King (Ex-) £8

… [smooth and classy, as always from ‘King’ Charles Spurling; total bargain]

 

CHARLES SPURLING - Popcorn Charlie / Buddy Boy - King (M-) £12

… [as above, with sublime deep flip]

 

MARVA WHITNEY - Ball Of Fire / It’s My Thing - King (Vg) £15

… [uptempo take on Connie Austin, brilliant vocals, funk flip; this copy plays really well with a few light pops; surprisingly tough to find in great condition]

 

CONNIE AUSTIN - She Made A Mistake / Ball Of Fire - King (Ex-, wol) £475

… [storming funky northern with incredible ballad take of Marva’s gem on flip; rare blue issue]

 

JIMMY BRASWELL - Your Love Is Out Of Reach / I Can’t Give You My Heart - King (M-) £100

… [great mid-tempo with wonderful deep soul on flip; beautiful copy, rare black issue]

 

MASQUERADERS - I Got The Power - La Beat (M-) £400

… [amazing copy, as near as damn-it mint]

 

FLAME N KING - Ho Happy Day - NYCS (M-) £450

… [glorious copy!]

 

ROYAL ESQUIRES - Ain’t Gonna Run - Prix (M-) £450

… [massively in-demand regal gem]

 

JOE KING - Speak On Up - Prix (M-) £50

… [soulful 1970 crossover; very slight edge warp, nap]

 

MARY JOHNSON - These Tears - Queen (Ex+) £250

… [great R&B mover; very rare on this label, especially as a mauve issue!]

 

B J THOMAS - I Don’t Have A Mind Of My Own - Scepter (Ex+) £15

… [brill blue-eyed stomper; slight wear on label]

 

SHIRELLES - Wait Till I Give The Signal - Scepter (Ex) £25

… [super stylish stunner, a ‘Bunky’s Pick’, felt tip wol otherwise would be £35, bargain]

 

FOUR LARKS - Groovin’ At The Go-Go / I Still Love You - Tower (M-) £275

… [double-sided classic!]

 

VOWS - Tell Me - VIP (Ex+) £150

… [stunningly good; part of the king of all labels (Motown), with those northern soul princes Morris Chestnut singing and Frank Wilson writing]

 

 

 

**Also, see previous lists, many records still available: 

 

 

Top northern selection:

 

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/440606-top-northern-selection/#comment-100186650

 

 

 

Top big-ticket:

 

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/440316-top-big-ticket-selection/#comment-100186100

 

 

 

Condition is as stated. If you need further clarification on anything please call; or alternatively e-mail (richerpj@yahoo.com) or PM.

 

Payment preferred by bank transfer, cheque or cash. I can also accept PayPal sent to richerpj@yahoo.com , but will need to charge fees (add 4% to final total), or send as gift (f&f).

 

Postage: £4.00 for recorded, £9.00 special delivery (or at cost, by arrangement, for overseas).

 

Peter Richer, 9 Beech Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 6XS

 

07903-22936

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 24, 2023 by Peter Richer
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