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Magnificent example of west coast Northern Soul, with 2 great sides for double bubble. Happy to send more images or the sound files. PM any questions or to reserve. Ruby – Feminine ingenuity / Deceived – Gold Token 100 M- £1350 Everything about this Californian double sider screams class, the artists name with seductive undertones, 2 glorious higher pitched but smooth vocals and a brilliant label design drenched in gold and adorned with four leaf clovers. Whoever gets this, your luck will definitely be in! It’s a rare opportunity to box a spotless high-fidelity copy from a very discreet label catalogue that shares one of 3 slots with Verma Lewis and Sarah James. Ruby was Ruby S. Johnson for real but used the alias Ruby Jean for releases on Monster Masters and SBK, and Ruby Sherry for the ‘feminine ingenuity’ cut on the Take 6 label which sports a different flip to Gold Token. I did wonder if Ruby had to adopt various names to avoid any copyright associated with Ruby Johnson of Neb’s and Volt fame. Beautiful copy, both sides immaculate, just a couple of light marks on each label from handling and storage. PayPal by friends or add 4% please, or I can send bank details. Insured postage included. Ta, Lee

Here’s a handful of less prominent but great Northern tunes from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer catalogue. Happy to supply additional images, or sound files. PM any questions or to reserve. Marlina Mars – Put my love on strike – MGM 13482 Promo Vg+ £25 (Lovely girly upbeat dancer. Light marks on top side but plays great, flip is Vg and not so good. Drill hole) Ritchie Adams – Better off without you – MGM 13629 Ex £25 (Teddy Randazzo influenced big city beat ballad that builds and builds in drama, a stark contrast for the guy that gave us ‘I can’t escape you’. Seems to be gaining some attention. Couple of pressing bubbles that DNAP) Johnny Nash – I’m so glad you’re my baby – MGM 13805 Promo Ex+ £80 (Classy rich vocals from Johnny on this timeless Northern dancer, finger popping, toe tapping, head nodding, feet shuffling brilliance) Johnny Nash – I’m so glad you’re my baby – MGM 13805 M- £60 (Ditto above, but a cool black stocker with rainbow logo. Drill hole) Partnership – Not for love nor money / Baby, if I had you – MGM 13854 M- £30 (Up-tempo male group dancer, full of harmonies. Drill hole) Formations – Lonely voice of love – MGM 13963 M- £40 (Misleading operatic intro launches into a fabulous male group dancer, full of harmonies, what a track. Beautiful gold and sky-blue stock copy) PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £3.50 – 1st Class (Insured to £20 only, buyers choice) £4.60 – 1st Class Signed for (Insured to £20 only, buyer’s choice) £5.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) No overseas on these sorry! Cheers, Lee

One of the Finest What can I say, other than the fabulous Jackie Wilson has one of the best voices you’ll ever hear so all 3 of these 45s are gonna host stunning tunes. All double siders, although I am fibbing a bit, ‘This love is real’ is same on both sides (mono / stereo) but they are equally as good, so it’s a double sider . Lets not forget he was a top entertainer with surprising skills, like Boxing, in which he earned Golden Gloves. Promos are harder to find, and all spares, otherwise they'd be staying put. *** If you fancy all 3 they can go for £60 *** ON HOLD Happy to send additional images, or sound files. PM any questions or to reserve. Jackie Wilson – The who who song / Since you showed me how to be happy – Brunswick 55354 Yellow Promo Ex+ £30 (X on flip) Jackie Wilson – I get the sweetest feeling / Nothing but heart aches – Brunswick 55381 Yellow Promo Ex+ £25 (Very short edge wave, DNAP) Jackie Wilson – This love is real / Same – Brunswick 55443 Blue Promo Ex+ £20 (Small sticker residue on flip label, no tears) PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £3.50 – 1st Class <250g (Insured to £20 only, buyers choice) £4.60 – 1st Class Signed for <250g (Insured to £20 only, buyer’s choice) £5.30 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour <750g (Insured to £150) No overseas on these sorry Cheers, Lee

Couple of cracking West Coast 45s still up for grabs. Happy to send a sound files for Pentagons. PM to ask any questions or reserve. Gene Townsel – I’m walking away / There’s no use hiding – Balance Town 138 Ex+ £800 Outstanding modern come crossover soul that I first learnt about when Darryn Kerr let the cat out the bag, but it lingered in the back of my mind before my interest was sparked whilst listening to Carl Hedberg’s brilliant Stockholm Weekender set. Both sides are great, but its ‘Walking’ that wins it for me with an almost melancholic vocal recounting a relationship break up, fabulous lyrics on a gorgeous down turning then uplifting tempo, before an atmospheric end. Dancefloor perfection to my ears. What a twofer, the flip side is a cracking tune too. A rare original 45 Gene Townsel - I'm walking away.mp3 Gene Townsel - There's no use hiding.mp3 Pentagons – Gonna wait for you – Sutter 100 M- £300 Brilliant west coast dancer, full of upfront and brassy male harmonies from start to finish. These guys could possibly be the most understated group on the scene, choosing to change the group name more often than most artists moved managers and labels, performing as the Chesterfields with ‘You walked away’ and the more recent discovery ‘Think it over’, 21st Century on the local Noel and nationally distributed Dot labels, then the Themes on Minit who were ‘All bent out of shape’, and just when you think they might have retired, the Soul Patrol on Highland. Boy, these lads left a legacy to be proud of. The 45s in great shape. PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £9.85 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

Got quite a few, over a hundred I think

Tempests – Would you believe – Smash 67098 (St) Ex- / Ex £200 These Carolina boys couldn’t have earnt much doing what they did, the money had to be shared between at least 10 in the band, jeez that’s some split, before you get to the manager and crew. And to think 1 of the 10 was there purely for the 10 second flute solo in ‘Would you believe’ and ‘I don’t want to lose her’… LOL. All joking aside, there’s not a not a bad track on this slab of vinyl. What this ensemble did, was leave a fantastic legacy of mid-tempo dance floor winners compiled in 40 minutes of joy on one single and so collectable album. From the off, the tempo and style is set by ‘Would you believe’, followed by a great cover of one of the most recorded soul tunes in history ‘Ain't no big thing’, then there’s the monster unreleased on 45 ‘Someday’, a mix of melancholy vocals from the lead Hazel Martin punctuated by upbeat horns that Guy Hennigan reputedly broke to the masses. Then there’s the superb ‘What you gonna do’ with the unmistakable lead vocalist laid bare. My only observation, which might be the equivalent of a complaint is they left out the fabulous ‘Out of my life’ which for me is a gap in the compilation, especially when they put 5 tracks on one side and 6 on the other. Good news though, you can pick it up on 45 for 20-30 quid. Cover is Ex- has a small crease bottom left, dh top right with some staple holes, general light wear. Couple of light marks on vinyl. Ex all round. PayPal by friends, or add 4% please, or I can send bank details. Postage: UK Tracked and Signed - £7.00 (Insured up to £150) Special Delivery - £9.85 No overseas, sorry! Cheers, Lee

Came from a Pal in Canada along with a few others many years ago. Not the usual publicity shot, but its cool to be able to put a face to his work.

Okeh, Okeh, Okeh, here’s a few cheaper but great tunes off this fine label and its huge Northern content. 2 Walter Jacksons in here that are off the scale beat ballads, superb tunes and harder on white demo. Happy to supply additional images, and I can provide sound files again having resolved the tech! PM any questions or to reserve. . Walter Jackson – I’ll keep on trying – Okeh 7229 WD M- £25 Vibrations – Finding out the hard way – Okeh 7230 WD M- £20 Azie Mortimer – You can’t take it away – Okeh 7336 WD M- £25 Walter Jackson – Its an uphill climb to the bottom – Okeh 7247 WD M- £75 Walter Jackson – After you there can be nothing – Okeh 7256 WD M- £60 Vibrations – Soul a go-go – Okeh 7257 WD M- £25 PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

Just the one lovely New York dancer in top condition. PM any questions or to reserve. Hollywood Flames – Dance senorita – Symbol 211 WD M- £300 This up-tempo group floor filler has all the hallmarks of quality, a Sue Records subsidiary, with involvement from Juggy (Henry Murray Jr.), J.J. Jackson and the superstar that is Sideny Barnes. Lined white demo format. PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) buyers risk £9.85 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

3 lovely white demos, each in top condition. PM any questions or to reserve. George Carrow – Angel baby (You don’t even love me) – Columbia 44161 WD M- £60 (I read this was recommended to a buyer by Dave Godin in 1971, proving that good records, whether they are rare or not stand the test of time on the scene. Mis-titled first press demo, should have been ‘Don't you ever leave me’) Jimmy Norman – Family Tree – Mercury 72658 WD M- £125 (Big names always give us big tunes, Johnny Brantley and Otis Blackwell working with Jimmy to serve up this punchy soul burner) Showmen – Our love will grow / You’re everything – Swan 4219 WD M- £200 (Impossible to pick one side over the other, both are so good. Norman Johnson pretty much at the helm for this superb group. Lovely copy) PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) buyers risk £9.85 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

Another fine release from the irresistible force that is the Amy-Mala-Bell trio. PM any questions or to reserve. Mickey Denton – Now I’m Mr Blue – Amy 902 Promo M- £200 Not so common mid-tempo shuffler guided by Bobby ‘Duke’ Browner. Ignore the dust it comes in fantastic condition! PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.30 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) buyer’s risk £9.85 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

Male group belter from LA. PM any questions or to reserve. Pentagons – Gonna wait for you – Sutter 100 M- £325 Brilliant up-tempo dancer, full of upfront and brassy male harmonies from start to finish. These guys could possibly be the most understated group on the scene, choosing to change the group name more often than most artists moved managers and labels, performing as the Chesterfields with ‘You walked away’ and the more recent discovery ‘Think it over’, 21st Century on the local Noel and nationally distributed Dot labels, then the Themes on Minit who were ‘All bent out of shape’, and just when you think they might have retired, the Soul Patrol on Highland. Boy, these lads left a legacy to be proud of. The 45s in great shape. PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.30 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) buyer’s risk £9.85 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

Awesome and timeless New York double sider. PM any questions or to reserve. Jack Montgomery – My dear beloved / Do you believe it – Scepter 12152 M- £300 Heavily influenced by Detroit’s Don Mancha, both of Jacks vocals capture the essence of Motor City soul cloaked in Big Apple finery. Rarer mis-titled release, tiny drill hole on run out at label edge, DNAP, and the slightest hint of wear on labels. PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.30 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) buyer’s risk £9.85 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

Fantastic major label double sider in top condition. PM any questions or to reserve. Chubby & Turnpikes – I didn’t try / I know the inside story– Capitol 5840 M- £250 PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.30 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) buyer’s risk £9.85 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

Just the one lovely Detroit dancer in top condition. PM any questions or to reserve. Strides – I can get along – M-S 202 WD M- £225 PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) buyers risk £9.85 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750) Overseas on request . Cheers, Lee

A great bunch of tunes up for grabs, right across the board, includes some great double siders for double bubble! Happy to send additional images, however PC isn’t picking up my deck at present so can’t record tracks, but guarantee they play as described. PM any questions or to reserve. Mickey Denton – Now I’m Mr Blue – Amy 902 Promo M- £225 (Mid-tempo shuffler guided by Bobby ‘Duke’ Browner. Condition, condition, condition!) Gene Townsel – I’m walking away – Balance Town 138 M- £1000 (Outstanding modern come crossover soul. Both sides are great, but its ‘Walking’ that wins it for me. What a twofer, and a very rare original 45) Chubby & Turnpikes – I didn’t try / I know the inside story– Capitol 5840 M- £275 (Doesn’t matter what side you spin, both are floor pleasers, brilliantly cohesive group harmonies right from off, captivating top-quality tunes. Went on to assume the family name in the form of Tavares of course) Eyes of Blue – Heart trouble – Deram 85001 Promo M- £75 (Smart little take of the Parliaments version on Golden World. Beautiful copy) Tari Stevens – False alarm – Fairmount 1001 DJ Ex+ £175 (Classic girly Northern, not often seen Philly dancer on either label imprint from the Cameo Parkway stable) Joe Simon – I see your face – Hush 101 Mint £75 (One of the more prolific soul artists on the Northern scene. Emerging from the challenging Louisiana roots to gather all the skills needed to sing, write and produce8. Sprightly little west coast dancer in spotless condition) Jimmy Norman – Family Tree – Mercury 72658 WD M- £150 (Big names always give us big tunes, Johnny Brantley and Otis Blackwell working with Jimmy to serve up this punchy soul burner) Johnny Nash – I’m so glad you’re my baby – MGM 13805 Promo Ex+ £100 (Classy rich vocals from Johnny on this timeless Northern dancer, finger popping, toe tapping, head nodding, feet shuffling brilliance) Johnny Nash – I’m so glad you’re my baby – MGM 13805 M- dh £75 (Ditto above, but a cool black stocker with rainbow logo) Strides – I can't get along – M-S 202 WD M- £250 (Punchy, vibrant, catchy Detroit dancer on a lovely clean white demo) Jack Montgomery – My dear beloved / Do you believe it – Scepter 12152 M- £300 (Born ‘Marvin Tyrone Jones’, Jack was given his stage name by Don Mancha, and the influence didn’t stop there, Jacks vocal style and delivery is as Detroit as I’ve heard, so why Scepter for these 2 tracks when they could’ve been the first on Don’s ‘Groove City’ label. Easy to see the potential in hindsight! Rarer mis-titled release, tiny drill hole on run out at lable edge, DNAP) Pentagons – Gonna wait for you – Sutter 100 M- £350 (Grabs you right at the intro, upbeat male harmonies launching into a classic 1964 west coast dancer. These guys are probably the most unrecognised group on the scene, choosing to change the group name more often than most artists moved managers and labels, performing as the Chesterfields ‘You walked away’ & the more recent discovery ‘Think it over’, 21st Century on Noel / Dot, Themes on Minit and Soul Patrol on Highland. Boy these were good) Showmen – Our love will grow / You’re everything – Swan 4219 WD M- £225 (Yet another double sider, that does your brain in picking the best side to play. Both are so good, choosing is like splitting hairs. Lovely copy) Sam Fletcher – I’d think it over – Tollie 9012 Ex dh £375 (Wow, such a moody intro, you just know he’s got a sulk on. Senses are heightened by the orchestral like deep punchy backing, just about all the big sounds in there. Brilliant vocals, fabulous oldie) Marv Johnson – Come on and stop – United Artists 617 Ex+ £100 (Strong hint of Latin on this pulsating Northern floor filler) Marva Josie – Don’t – United Artists 888 Ex+ £450 (Ever popular, big-voiced femme dancer, what a voice. So hard to find on a rarer black stock copy in any condition and this is in great shape) Magicians – Is it all gone – Villa 704 M- £150 (Superb west coast soul group, one of several out of the brilliant ‘Villa’ stable. Lovely copy, condition, condition, condition) PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) £9.85 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750) £12.85 – Special Delivery (Insured to £1000) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

Stumbled across this guy posting up a couple of label scans of the Andantes on the Chic-a-go label. Might support some the questions in this string

At the beginning of January, I listed a virtually complete set of Ric-Tic 45s, comprising of white demos, blue disc jockey and company affixed demonstration sticker copies that became a labour of love for an astute and avid collector. Here’s what’s left after a number of sales posts. I’ll add photos later today, but all can be found on my name or Ric Tic using the page's search function. Unfortunately, a PC breakdown in early Dec is preventing me making sound files, but I can assure you all play as graded. PM any questions or to reserve. 101 – Freddie Gorman – In a bad way / There can be too much – Compressed Logo – M- £40 101 – Freddie Gorman – In a bad way / There can be too much – Bold Logo – M-£50 102 – Freddie Gorman – Take me back / Can’t get it out of my mind – Compressed Logo – M- £60 102 – Freddie Gorman – Take me back / Can’t get it out of my mind – Expanded Logo – Ex £60 102 – Freddie Gorman – Take me back / Can’t get it out of my mind – Expanded Logo, Blue Label, Demo Sticker – M- £50 103 – Edwin Starr – Agent double-OO-soul / Single Sided – Bold Logo, Radio Station Catalogue Sticker over logo, covers first R) – M- £350 103 – Edwin Starr – Agent double-OO-soul / Single Sided – Bold Logo – Vg visual plays Ex £250 103 – Edwin Starr – Agent double-OO-soul / Inst – Bold Logo, Yellow Label, Demo Sticker – Ex £60 *** 104 to 119 are all Bold Ric-Tic Logo unless noted *** 104 – San Remo Golden Strings – Hungry for love / All turned on – M- £25 106 – J.J. Barnes – Please let me in / I think I found a love – Red Label, Demo Sticker – M- £75 107 – Edwin Starr – Backstreet / Instrumental – Ex due to visible scuff, DNAP – Ex £70 109 – Edwin Starr – Stop her on sight / Same – Ex+ £45 109x – Edwin Starr – Scott’s on swingers / Same – M- £450 110 – J.J. Barnes – Real humdinger / I ain’t gonna do it – Bold Logo, expanded bold title – M- £85 111 – Laura Lee – To win your heart / So will I – Minor bubbling label, common with some copies – M- £125 114 – Edwin Starr – Headline news / Harlem – Ex+ £35 114 – Edwin Starr – Headline news / Harlem – M- £40 115 – J.J. Barnes – Don’t bring me bad news / Day tripper – M- £25 116 – San Remo Golden Strings – International love theme / Quanto sei bella – Ex+ £25 117 – J.J. Barnes – Deeper in love / Say it – M- £30 118 – Edwin Starr – Girls are getting prettier / It’s my turn now – M- £25 *** 129 to 144 are all Disc Jockey copies on the white label with black circled logo unless noted *** 130 – Fantastic Four – As long as I live / To share your love – Normal text – Ex+ £25 133 – Al Kent – Finders keepers / Ooh! pretty lady – M- £40 134 – Fantastic Four – As long as the feeling is there / Goddess of love – Moderate edge lift, DNAP – M- £20 135 – Detroit Emeralds – Show time / Inst – Sticker on label – Ex+ £15 136 – Fantastic Four – Love is a many splendored thing / Goddess of love – Ex+ £15 137 – Fantastic Four – No love like your love / Man in love – M- £15 140 – Flaming Embers – Bless you / Same – Ex+ £15 144 – Fantastic Four – I love you madly / Inst – M- £25 ‘Demo Sticker’ refers to the sticker affixed by the company or distributor with text “For Demonstration Use Only Not For Sale”. There are 45s with ink stamps and catalogue stickers deemed to be demos for Radio Stations. PayPal by friends or add 4% please, alternatively I can send Bank details. Postage: £3.50 – 1st Class <250g (Insured to £20 only, buyers choice) £4.60 – 1st Class Signed for <250g (Insured to £20 only, buyer’s choice) £5.30 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour <750g (Insured to £150) £9.35 – Special Delivery <500g (Fully insured up to £750) Overseas on request. Cheers, Lee

A posse of Detroit heroes riding into town, all on the collectable Ric-Tic label, see images and descriptions. Happy to send additional images, however PC isn’t picking up my deck at present so can’t record tracks, but guarantee they are as described, PM any questions or to reserve. 1) Edwin Starr – Agent double-OO-soul / Inst – 103 Ex £60 (Bold Logo, Yellow Label, Demo Sticker affixed by the company) 2) J.J. Barnes – Please let me in / I think I found a love – 106 M- £75 (Red Label, Demo Sticker affixed by the company) 3) Edwin Starr – Back street / Instrumental – 107 Ex £70 (Ex due to visible scuff, DNAP, otherwise M-) 4) Edwin Starr – Stop her on sight (S.O.S.) – 109 Ex+ £45 5) J.J. Barnes – Real humdinger / I ain’t gonna do it – M- £75 (Bold Logo, expanded bold title, couple of light scuffs DNAP) 6) Edwin Starr – Headline news / Harlem – 114 Ex+ £35 7) J.J. Barnes – Don’t bring me bad news / Day tripper – 115 M- £25 J.J. Barnes – Deeper in love / Say it – 117 M- £30 9) Edwin Starr – Girls are getting prettier / It’s my turn now – 118 M- £25 10) Al Kent – Finders keepers / Ooh! pretty lady – 133 M- £40 PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.30 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

A great bunch of tunes up for grabs, right across the board, includes some great double siders for double bubble! Happy to send additional images, however PC isn’t picking up my deck at present so can’t record tracks, but guarantee they are as described, PM any questions or to reserve. . Gene Townsel – I’m walking away / There’s no use hiding – Balance Town 138 Ex+ £1000 (Outstanding modern come crossover soul. Both sides are great, but its ‘Walking’ that wins it for. What a twofer, and a very rare original 45) Evie Sands – Picture me gone – Cameo 413 M- £50 (Quintessential femme northern dancer, such an uplifting track. On the beautifully designed red and black label with brooch. Drill hole) Eyes of Blue - Heart trouble – Deram 85001 Promo M- £75 (Smart little take of the Parliaments version on Golden World. Beautiful copy) Len Jewell – Bettin’ on love – Fontana 1599 WD M- £600 (Oozes class, stunning copy) Liz Lands – Midnight Johnny – Gordy 7030 Promo Ex £80 (A lovely purple label copy on a hard west coast promo) Soul Twins – Quick change artist / Give the man a chance – Karen WD M- £325 (Class powerhouse Northern on the top side, slick mid-tempo dancer on the flip, what a twofer, how can you go wrong!) Carol Anderson – It shouldn’t happen to a dog / Holding on – Mid-Town 270 Ex+ £100 (Pair of classy femme mid-tempo crossover tunes from the girl that gave us ‘Taking my mind off love’ and ‘Sad girl’) Showmen – Our love will grow / You’re everything – Swan 4219 WD M- £250 (Yet another double sider that picking the best side is just splitting hairs. Lovely copy) Soundbreakers – Trying to get back to you – Symbol WD M- 220 £100 (Catchy dancer out of Sue Records stable, sublime vocal lead and a mix of male and girl backing, lovely stuff and probably under the radar. 2XOL) Marv Johnson – Come on and stop – UA 617 Ex+ £100 (Strong hint of Latin on this pulsating Northern floor filler. Gorgeous on Black Stock copy) Marva Josie – Don’t / I love New York – UA 888 Ex+ £500 (Ever popular, big-voiced femme dancer, what a voice. So hard to find on a Black Stock copy in any condition and this is in great shape) George Jackson – I found what I wanted – Verve 10658 E+ £80 (Such an understated crossover track) Magicians – Is it all gone – Villa 704 M- £125 (Superb west coast soul group, one of several out of the brilliant ‘Villa’ stable. Lovely copy, condition, condition, condition) Elvin Spencer - Lift this hurt - Winner 0742 M- £80 (Great crossover, minor edge lift does not affect play) . PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) £9.35 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

Fine selection of white demos out of Detroit up for grabs, all on the world famous Ric-Tic label, Rose is particularly hard to find, see images. Happy to send additional images, however PC isn’t picking up my deck at present so can’t record tracks, but guarantee they are as described, PM any questions or to reserve. 1) Edwin Starr – Agent double-OO-soul / Single Sided – 103 M- £350 (Bold Logo, Radio Station catalogue sticker over logo, covers first R) 2) Edwin Starr – Agent double-OO-soul / Single Sided –– 103 Vg £250 (Bold Logo, although graded Vg visually, it plays Ex) 3) Rose Batiste – That’s what he told me / Holding hands – 105 Ex+ £600 (Where are you going to find this fantabulous double sider on a white label nowadays? Stunning!) 4) Edwin Starr – Backstreet / Instrumental – 107 Ex £70 (Graded Ex visually due to visible scuff, DNAP) 5) Edwin Starr – Stop her on sight / Same – 109 Ex+ £45 6) Edwin Starr – Scott’s on swingers / Same – 109x M- £450 7) J.J. Barnes – Real humdinger / I ain’t gonna do it – 110 M- £75 (Bold Logo, compressed title) J.J. Barnes – Real humdinger / I ain’t gonna do it – M- £85 (Bold Logo, expanded bold title, couple of light scuffs DNAP) 9) Laura Lee – To win your heart / So will I – 111 M- £125 (Minor bubbling under label, no dramas, common with some copies) PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) £9.35 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

A dozen Detroit group 45s up for grabs, all on the Ric-Tic label, some rarer that others, see images. Happy to send additional images, however PC isn’t picking up my deck at present so can’t record tracks, but guarantee they are as described, PM any questions or to reserve. 1) San Remo Golden Strings – Hungry for love / All turned on – 104 M- £25 2) San Remo Golden Strings – I’m satisfied / Blueberry hill – 108 Ex £20 3) San Remo Golden Strings – Festival time / Joy road – 112 M- £60 (Minor bubbling label, 2 Red X top label) 4) San Remo Golden Strings – International love theme / Quanto sei bella – 116 Ex+ £25 5) Flaming Embers – She’s a real live wire / Let’s have a love in (Inst) – 129 M- £25 6) Flaming Embers – Let’s have a love in / Hey mama – 132 M- £25 (2 biro Xs on flip label) 7) Flaming Embers – Bless you / (Inst) –140 Ex+ £15 (Top side shows mild discolouration on portion of label. Flip is credited to Al Kent) 8- Flaming Embers – Just like children / Tell it like it is – 145 M- £25 9) Detroit Emeralds – Show time / Inst – 135 M- £20 10) Detroit Emeralds – Show time / Inst – 135 Ex+ £15 (Sticker top on label) 11) Detroit Emeralds – Shades down / Ode to billy joe – 138 M- £15 12) Detroit Emeralds – I’ll keep on coming back / Take me the way I am – 141 Ex- £15 (Red X on ‘Take me’ label. Visually Ex-, plays Ex+) PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £4.60 – 1st Class Signed For (Insured to £20 only, buyer’s choice) £5.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

Handful of Fantastic Four 45s up for grabs, all on the Ric-Tic label, and variants in some way or another, see images. Happy to send additional images, however PC isn’t picking up my deck at present so can’t record tracks, but guarantee they are as described, PM any questions or to reserve. 1) Fantastic Four – Ain’t love wonderful / The world is a stage – 122 Ex- / M- £75 (Disc Jockey copy, blue label, gold circled logo, light scuffs on ‘Ain’t Love’, isolated light pops, not to the detriment of excellent playback) 2) Fantastic Four – Ain’t love wonderful / The world is a stage – 122 Ex £50 (White label, no Ric Tic logo! Light ring wear on label) 3) Fantastic Four – Ain’t love wonderful / The world is a stage – 122 Ex £40 (No Disc Jockey text, blue label, gold circled logo, however there is a promotional ‘Play This Side’ ink stamp on ‘Ain’t’, WKDW Radio Station catalogue sticker over logo) 4) Fantastic Four – You gave me something / Romeo and Juliet – 128 Ex £40 (No Disc Jockey text, blue label, gold circled logo, WKDW Radio Station catalogue sticker over logo. Light marks, visually Ex-plays Ex+) 5) Fantastic Four – As long as I live / To share your love – 130 Ex £30 (Disc Jockey copy, white label, black circled logo, bold text, small writing on flip) 6) Fantastic Four – As long as I live / To share your love – 130 Ex+ £25 (Disc Jockey copy, white label, black circled logo, regular text, small writing on flip) 7) Fantastic Four – As long as the feeling is there / Goddess of love – 134 M- £20 (Disc Jockey copy, white label, black circled logo, regular text, moderate edge lift, DNAP) Fantastic Four – Love is a many splendored thing / Goddess of love – 136 Ex+ £15 (Disc Jockey copy, white label, black circled logo, regular text) 9) Fantastic Four – No love like your love / Man in love – 137 M- £15 (Disc Jockey copy, white label, black circled logo, regular text) 10) – Fantastic Four – Win or lose / I’ve got to have you – 139 Ex+ £15 (Disc Jockey copy, white label, black circled logo, regular text) 11) – Fantastic Four – I love you madly / Inst – 144 M- £25 (Disc Jockey copy, white label, black circled logo, regular text) PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. Postage: £5.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) Overseas on request Cheers, Lee

Handful of Edwin Starr, the ‘Soul Master’ 45s up for grabs, all on the Ric-Tic label, and variants in some way or another, see images. . Happy to send additional images, however PC isn’t picking up my deck at present so can’t record tracks, but guarantee they are as described, PM any questions or to reserve, but bear in mind I’m out at the footy tonight so will pick messages up in order they arrive soon as I can! . 1) Edwin Starr – Agent double-OO-soul – 103 M- £350 (Single Sided, Bold Logo, Radio Station Catalogue Sticker over logo, covers first R) 2) Edwin Starr – Agent double-OO-soul – 103 Vg £250 (Single Sided – Bold Logo – Vg visually but plays a nice clear Ex) 3) 103 – Edwin Starr – Agent double-OO-soul – Ex £60 (Bold Logo, Yellow Label, Demo Sticker) 4) 107 – Edwin Starr – Backstreet / Instrumental – Ex – Ex £70 (Visible scuff, DNAP, so graded visual Ex but plays M-) 5) 109 – Edwin Starr – Stop her on sight / Same – Ex+ £45 (Bold logo) 6) 109x – Edwin Starr – Scott’s on swingers / Same – M- £450 (Bold logo) 7) 114 – Edwin Starr – Headline news / Harlem – Ex+ £35 (Bold logo, feintest ringwear) 114 – Edwin Starr – Headline news / Harlem – M- £40 (Bold logo, same as above clean labels) 9) 118 – Edwin Starr – Girls are getting prettier / It’s my turn now – M- £25 (Bold logo) . PayPal by friends please or add 4%, or bank transfer. . Postage: £5.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour (Insured to £150) £9.35 – Special Delivery (Insured to £750) Overseas on request . Cheers, Lee