Felix Harris, World Column, Sounds of Zodiac and many more!

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Diggin' Dave 45s List - February 2025

Full list with sound and scans can be viewed here: https://mailchi.mp/ce482b11aef7/1nc6s8682q-18095172?e=ca86488052

 

Felix Harris – Walkin' in the night / Blueberry hill – Counterpoint 3766

Elusive Ohio 45 and a monster spin for the lucky few that own a copy. Condition bordering on VG+ and plays like a champ.

Visual grade: Strong VG

€1250

 

 

Sounds of Zodiac – She knows I love her / Rat Race – Carrie 600

Brittle crossover harmonies for the true heads. Demo only and a tough one to track down.

Visual grade: M-, moderate warp NAP

€500

 

 

Revelation Funk – Elastic lover / Bear funk – Gold Plate 1013

Game over Ohio ballad that was laying dormant on the flip of a cool laidback funk jam for years, but cat's of the bag by now of course.

Visual grade: EX

€400

 

 

The World Column – So is the sun / It's not right – Tower 510

Pounding Northern classic in super clean shape.

Visual grade: M-

€250

 

 

 

The Bobbettes – I've gotta face the world / Having fun – RCA 47-8832

Super clean copy of this Northern double-sider. Probably most well-known for the A side stormer, but the mighty fine R&B edged dancer is where it's at for me. Has a small amount of label discoloration on Having Fun side

Visual grade: M-, tiny warp

€200

 

 

The Diamonettes – Don't be surprised / Rules are made to be broken – Alston 45-4590 DJ Copy

Top drawer ballad on this stone mint demo copy in its original sleve.

Visual grade: M-

€175

 

The Coronadas – You can do me some good / I'm sold on your love – Bright Star 45-157

Chicago ballad and a perfect alldayer sound. Deceptively rare issue copy.

Visual grade: EX

€175

 

 

Jimmey 'Soul' Clark – Sweet darlin / Stop that girl – Soulhawk 001

Classic Detroit sound on the PopcornWylie owned label.

Visual grade: VG+

€140

 

Liz Damon's Orient Express – Woota (Feelin' good) / Crazy mixed up girl – Doncey 501

Sun soaked semi-instrumental funk 45 that was the result of an impromtu recording session in LA during a 1978 tour with the band.

Visual grade: EX, minor warp NAP

€120

 

 

Tito Ramos – Big T / Did anyone – Cotique 240 DJ Copy

Atmospheric boogaloo funk with a dope ballad flip.

Visual grade: Strong VG+, minor short warp NAP

€120

 

 

Little Richie – One bo-dillion years / I catch myself crying – Sound Stage 7 SS45-2567 DJ Copy

Driving Northern dancer with a deep soul ballad flip

Visual grade: EX, minor warp NAP

€120

 

 

Bobby Reed – You are / I'm not coming back – Clay Town 17700

Local DC issue before it got picked up by Brunswick for national distribution. Both sides are worth checking out.

Visual grade: Strong VG+

€100

 

 

Clara Walker & The Gospel Redeemers – Say it loud / Open up your heart – Soul Music Co 590

Wailin' femme gospel funk from the Bronx. Found a small stack some years back, kept the cleanest one but pulled it out of the collection during a recent trim. Will probably end back up there if it doesn't sell from the list.

Visual grade: VG+

€75

 

The Para-Monts – Come go with me / I don't wanna lose you – Ole' 101

Bangin' Chicago dancer with a ballad flip on the sought-after Otis Brown label. Lots of marks but benefits from a strong press. Ballad predictably plays with more noise but clears up once it gets going.

Visual grade G+

€75

 

The Soul Merchants – Tender-loving-care / Talking about you girl – Tri-City 319

Uplifting early crossover double-sider from Michigan (although the flip has a distinct Chicago feel)

Visual grade: M-, minor warp NAP

€75

 

Flame N' King – Big bad shingaling / Only time can tell – Raines 2072

East coast b-boy funk breaks. Plays well above grade.

Visual grade: VG-

€70

 

Minnie Riperton – Les fleur /Oh! By the way – GRT 42 DJ Copy

Classic cut from the album on a baller white demo.

Visual grade: VG+

€70

 

Ike & Tina Turner – Can't chance a break up / Stagger Lee and Billy – Sue 139

Northern / R&B dancer. Looks unplayed but has some label wear on both sides.

Visual grade: M-

€65

 

Billy Jones and The Stars – Sh's comin' home / Look out – Imperial 5C 006-24450

Strong personal fave ballad that only exists on this Dutch press. No pic sleeve on this copy unfortunately, center pressed out and plays slightly off-center, not affecting play. Visually a pretty strong VG and an enjoyable listen.

Visual grade: VG, minor warp

€60

 

Bub Jordan – That's what I'll do / Guess who – Buccaneer 501

Uplifting Jackson, Mississippi teen rarity to chase away the winter blues.

Visual grade: Strong VG

€60

 

The Tridels – Land of love / Image of my love – San-Dee 1009

Uptempo Philly doo wop. Clean OG copy.

Visual grade: EX, moderate warp NAP

€50

 

Ed Robinson – Temptation's 'bout to get me / Face it – Atco 45-6812 DJ Copy

Beautiful early 70s version of the Knight Brothers tune

Visual grade: EX, moderate warp NAP

€50

 

The Dynels – C'mon little darlin' / Just a face in the crowd – Natural 7001 DJ Copy

LA female group soul cut with Oma Heard on lead. Bangs pretty hard.

Visual grade: Strong VG+, minor warp NAP

€40

 

Margie Hendrix – Restless / On the right track – Mercury 72701

Powerful funky edged dancer with a blistering flip.

Visual grade: EX

€35

 

Jair Rodriguez – Camara...ê / Triste madrugada – Philips 365.217

Awesome Samba dancer with open drums

Visual grade: VG, minor warp NAP

€35

 

The Channels – You can count on me / Old Chinatown – Groove 58-0061 DJ Copy

Cheap but great sixties harmonies with a transitional doo wop soul flip. Popcorn spin as well when appropriately pitched.

Visual grade: EX

€25

 

Full list with sound and scans can be viewed here: https://mailchi.mp/ce482b11aef7/1nc6s8682q-18095172?e=ca86488052