Diggin' Dave 45s - December 45s List

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DIGGIN' DAVE 45s - DECEMBER 2024 SALES LIST

Full list with sound and photos can be checked here: https://mailchi.mp/dafed8c0856e/1nc6s8682q-18093928?e=b19fe3e169

 

Al Bird – Swinging on the Watergate / Everybody's talking – Free Way 711

Completely unknown, jaw-dropping flute funk breaks, which, judging by the theme, was recorded around 1972. Has a minor edge chip that goes nowhere near the run-in grooves.

Visual grade: Strong VG, minor edge chip

€1500

 

Danny Maddie – I'll cry no more / I love you, yes I do – Jin 45-601

Pretty recent Louisiana discovery that has been firing up Northern and R&B dance floors. The stock has evaporated quite fast for obvious reasons and this is my last copy. Known to be a bubbly pressing but plays without issues.

Visual grade: EX

€700

 

The Nassauvians – Communication / Don't let me down – Flamingo 9237

Coveted psych garage 45 from the Bahamian band. The flipside is a pretty cool take on the Beatles tune.

Visual grade: Strong VG+, minor warp NAP

€600

 

Samuella Williams – I'm tired of stealing your love / Ah-JunKie man – Top's 0001

Monster femme ballad from Alabama with a funk flip. Warp causes some needle wobble but plays through without any issues at 2g tonearm weight.

Visual grade: VG, major warp NAP

€550

 

Steve Colt – Hey girl how ya gonna act – Big Beat 1001

Peak time funky Northern freight train with demand firmly on the rise.

Visual grade: VG to VG+

€550

 

Lloyd Nolan – I don't know about you / Tusi-tusi-ou-wa-wee – King 45-5680

In-demand popcorn R&B dancer.

Visual grade: VG

€500

 

The Gatur's – Yeah you're right you know you're right / A hunk of funk – Gatur 555

Atmospheric semi-instrumental New Orleans Northern dancer. Labels are reversed.

Visual grade: VG+

€375

 

Little Bob – Look out Mr. Heartaches / We're in love – La Louisianne 8091

Top drawer mid-tempo Louisiana soulful R&B.

Visual grade: M-

€300

 

James Knight and The Butlers – Baby please pretty please / Space guitar – Cat 249

Miami crossover sound with the Reid / Clarke quality stamp all over it. Plays excellent.

Visual grade: VG, moderate warp NAP

€250

 

The Stridells – The power to dream / Stick-em up kind of lovin' – Morgan 369

Private late 60s harmony ballad. Looks pretty much unplayed but this is a styrene only press, which is audible during the harmony parts. I've heard the same issue on another clean copy so may be inherent to the pressing. Beautiful tune though!

Visual grade: EX

€200

 

Birmingham Traveleers – Call me, answer / I'm saved – No label

Private gospel funk killer that has recently been reissued on Cultures of Soul.

Visual grade: VG+

€200

 

Just Us – Even Ceasar cried mamma / Land of illusion and weird / I can fly – Bouusiphone 1092

Sick Scottish garage psych that was released on the Moroccan Boussiphone label. This label usually focused on local folklore sounds, so how this ended up on there remains a total mystery. The sleeve is total baller obviously.

Visual grade: EX

€150

 

Earl Connelly King – Don't take it so hard / How can I let you go – Everest 19430

Big room popcorn R&B. Promo only and a bugger to track down.

Visual grade: Strong VG

€150

 

Larry Sanders – In my house / Lila – Ro-La 16438

Sooooo good outsider modern that was never known to exist until a couple popped up a year or two back.

Visual grade: M-

€150

 

Pat Lucky – You sure can lie – Sutra Records Acetate

One sided acetate featuring the A-side of the record that was later paired with 'Earthquake' on Sue.

Visual grade: Strong VG

€150

 

The Gospel Imperials – Call on Jesus / I've got to hold out – Sound of Birmingham 81-1

Rare as hen's teeth, infectious sister gospel funk from Alabama.

Visual grade: VG+, moderate warp NAP

€150

 

The Bishop – Roll over Beethoven / Folsom prison blues – Lou-Neita 0211

Rare Georgia mod funk 45 with a heavy hitting and partly open drum during the breakdown.

Visual grade: VG

€125

 

Sammy Jones – Nothing can change this love / Tennessee waltz – Hull 1203

Gritty and deep ballad. Last release on this New York imprint that's more known for its doo-wop and group soul releases. Bargain!

Visual grade: VG+

€125

 

Skull Snaps – Didn't I do it to you (mono/stereo) – GSF 6896 DJ Copy

Second single taken from the legendary album. Short edge warp produces a swoosh during run-in but evaporates just as the music kicks in.

Visual grade: VG+, short edge warp

€120

 

Ben Atkins & The Nomads – I'll step aside / It would take a miracle – Statue 7001

Rather excellent deep soul / popcorn by one of the most underrated voices to ever grace the Muscle Shoals studios. Couple superficial marks but plays strong.

Visual grade: VG

€100

 

Dusty Springfield – Haunted / Nothing is forever – Atlantic 45-2825

Classic DJ spin in excellent nick.

Visual grade: EX, moderate warp NAP

€100

 

Tradewinds – Jive samba Pt I/II – Chance 101

Instrumental Mod dancer on the rarer issue without the artist credits.

Visual grade: Strong VG+

€100

 

Ray J – Right place wrong time / Instrumental – Hep' Me 111

Funky New Orleans soul that was released just before he started raisin' hell with Norma Jean.

Visual grade: EX

€85

 

The Niteriders – Come get these memories / That almost was me – Niterider 1001

Private blue-eyed, and more dance floor oriented, version of the Martha & The Vandellas cut.

Visual grade: EX, minor warp NAP. B-side has a sticker on label.

€80

 

Ray Pollard -Wanderlust / This is no laughing matter – Decca 32189 DJ Copy

Mid-tempo northern dancer. Not as well known as The Drifter but definitely worth checking out.

Visual grade: Strong VG+

€80

 

Greylan Williams and The Hustlers – My girl / A tribute to a king – Soul Revue 80617

Raw and honest private version that sits at the exact opposite of the musical spectrum from the Motown sound on the original. The origins of this one are unknown but has a vague island feel to me.

Visual grade: VG, moderate warp NAP

€75

 

Chris Kenner – Stretch my hand to you / Shoo rah – Instant 11-2124

Eddie Bo arranged New Orleans soul and a true hidden gem on the label.

Visual grade: VG to VG+, moderate warp NAP

€75

 

Ken Ealy – Am I just a fool / Sweet is the wine – Judnell 1972

Semi-known Texas crossover.

Visual grade: Strong VG+, moderate warp NAP

€65

 

Robin Wilson – Better use your head / Walk away – A&M 1054

Northern oldie on a clean rarer issue copy.

Visual grade: M-, minor dish warp NAP

€60

 

Connoissurs- Count Macabre / The vamp – M-P

Horror Louisiana mod R&B. Lots of small marks and one deeper one but benefits from a strong press.

Visual grade: G

€55

 

The Good Guys – I love you baby / Dom-de-dom – San-Dee 1006

Philly 60s northern with a doo-wop flip.

Visual grade; EX, minor warp NAP

€55

 

Cut Glass – The monkey time / Any day now – Cut Glass 5-75

This was a blind buy for the compelling pic sleeve and Monkey Time version, but the classy popcon flip turned out to be the real gem on here. Still pretty much unknown at this point but the potential is definitely there.

Visual grade: Strong VG+, sleeve VG

€50

 

Betty Harris – Ride your pony / Trouble with my lover – Sansu 480

Classic Nola funk banger. Some marks but the pressing is strong so definitely good enough for playing out.

Visual grade: VG, minor warp NAP

€50

 

The Spirit of West Point – I won't be back / Jesus never fails me – Designer 7065

Style Wooten produced 70s black gospel harmonies.

Visual grade: EX, minor warp NAP

€40

 

Thelma Jones – Move up a little higher / How I got over – Kevin 5004

Deep gospel and the only known 45 to exist on the label apart from the Jobettes.

Visual grade: VG+ to EX

€40

 

L.V. Johnson – I don't really care / I love you, I want you, I need you – ICA 027

Essential Chicago stepper by Elmore James' nephew. Sampled by Dilla on Airworks.

Visual grade: EX, minor warp NAP

€35

 

Big Bud Harper – Never let me go / I've just got to forget you – Harlem 117

Texas deep soul ballad, backup by OS Grant and The Downbeats.

Visual grade: VG

€30