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.
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.
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Diggin' Dave 45s List - February 2025
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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