Artistics, Jokers Y-lide, Mary Wells red/white, Freda Payne

[Paul Capon]

Sales today and a couple of price drops 

The Artistics - This Heart Of Mine / I’ll Come Running

OKEH issue copy inc sleeve VG++ ( plays EX)

£75

Most of these are trashed!!  This copy has superficial very light surface marks and just a light bit of label rub wear so I’d put a conservative VG++ to EX on it. I’ve played it in headphones and it plays EX+ to M-. Okeh sleeve too (a bit warn).

‘This Heart’ is a strong northern soul dancer. 

https://youtu.be/433nN9OfI58?si=Ht-qcdOZDcK5ZpCg

‘Running’ isn’t bad either!!!

https://youtu.be/3H5oHytJxsU?si=5gE53KP6gDDnKd_c

 

Jokers Y-ilde        Very Special Love  

GOLD SPILL VG            £100     

Vinyl has some marks. Plays strong with the occasional pop and background crackle. Nothing major - no sustained ticks or anything nasty.      

This a semi - known monster stepper - I found two copies in the 90’s. 

Check out the video. I can’t believe there is a recording of the band (miming but still!!!).

https://youtu.be/uoQ4nLBjF9w?si=msX_nhBLWglKoFfh

   

Norma Mendoza     The Girl On The Beach / Incredible  Decca DJ promo  £20  

Very cool café jazz. A side VG+ and plays EX, B Side looks G grade as has an area of marks that don't affect play. B side plays strong VG+           Very Good Plus (VG+)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IDBDW_0pHwA

 

Mary Wells / You Lost The Sweetest Boy / What's Easy For Two Is So Hard For One

U.K. STATESIDE red/white promo £45

Visually VG but plays great - VG++ player. Label has a sticker mark that has been expertly recoloured (see pics). No centre. Looking great in original logo matching company sleeve (sleeve taped).

Two great Motown sides here on the original first release with ‘Sweetest Boy’ on the A side

https://youtu.be/6TkmnDwzG8I

https://youtu.be/2Da_LTzKy2I

 

The Uniques - I'll Do Anything / Go On and Leave

Paula wdj EX £25

I grade this as EX (light surface marks only). ‘X’ on label. Looking great in original logo matching PAULA company sleeve 

Superb uplifting dancer 

https://youtu.be/9GMSK-lMF5c

Backed with a northern stomper

https://youtu.be/xjjOxXndl3o?si=Rg0wTXILBvBwmljv

 

Freda Payne - We’ve Got To Find A Way Back To Love

INVICTUS  EX £35

One small paper mark - plays EX

All the hallmarks of a great mid-tempo dancer penned and produced by Holland-Dozier-Holland

https://youtu.be/aVHUejxrMRE?si=13WMYAHTnfp2PXIp

 

Art Wilson - I Know We Can Make It / Unbelievable 

ALEXANDER ST.    EX £25

‘I know’ is a very nice mid-tempo

https://youtu.be/qB7c5ksDzaQ?si=EqSl1U_MPCgpWCh8

‘Unbelievable’ is a stepper/ mid-tempo

https://youtu.be/etxxUk2Jdk4?si=uRtrnLfvdKLn7FDZ

 

Barbara Lewis - Thankful for what I’ve Got ATLANTIC ORIGINAL M- £25

Vinyl is pretty much perfect. Tremendous femme crossover dancer. Here on a rare Canadian release

https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=tFeosPZjFPWNzEmh&v=dwV44YpHmxQ&feature=youtu.be