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PM to ask any questions or reserve. Dean Parrish – Bricks, broken bottles and sticks – Musicor 1099 £120 (Stunning looking stock copy of this collectable oldie, but whilst it plays through mint minus and looks very clean with a deep lustre it has a hairline pressure crack from the lead in on the run out to a cm from the run in. It’s very tight and plays through superbly. Barely visible on the scan from the R in Musicor to halfway between 1 to 2 o’clock, just needs to be handled with care, but don't they all. Sound File on request) PayPal as friends or add 4% please, bank transfer on request. Postage: Special Delivery included. Overseas on Request. Cheers, Lee

Here’s a rare one up for offers….. Please message any questions or offers, I will close on Monday 13 February 2017, at 8pm, but it’s fair to say I may accept an offer I can’t refuse in between! Sandi & Matues – The World – Matues 100 DJ Ex+ Very, very rare sister soul/funk, brilliantly crafted subtle lead vocal and edgy backing girl, bit of a red riding hood versus big bad wolf thing going on with catchy jazz funk rollercoaster ride blowin' behind, superb, and so punchy its gonna knock the stuffing out of those dancers that try to keep up! I grade this rarity conservatively, which for a long while only resided with Keb Darge. Only 4 show up on Popsike, 3 DJ copies and 1 stock. Graded Ex+, plays beautifully, no writing on label, just very feint ring wear. The only thing I need to add is this small private Florida press has a tight centre so a selection of spindles may be required! Minimum offer £2500 for this stunner. Green labels, mmm….. just something about them and not enough around! Short sound clip here: Sandi & Matues.mp3 PayPal by gift or add 4% please, bank transfer on request. Cheers, Lee

A trio that crosses the board, sassy girls, crossover and funky edged killers. As ever, sound files available on request. PM to ask any questions or reserve. Emanuel Laskey – Just the way (I want her to be) / Right on (wit’ it) – Music Now 2880 M- £150 HOLD (Stunning double sider from one of the biggest artists on the scene, crossover gem backed with a superb funk edge) Crystals featuring La La Brooks – I got a man / Are you trying to get rid of me baby – United Artists 994 M- £400 (Fabulous double sider, and there’s a bit of menace on both sides from this normally passive Spector outfit. I remember having to work hard to sell a demo 10 years ago, how times have changed with the demo flying out for 275-300. So what for a rare as hen’s teeth black stock copy, virtually unheard of? Don’t worry about the label scans, they show up all the white bits under intense light, to the naked eye the labels are gorgeous and it plays smooth as silk. Rex Garvin & Mighty Cravers – You don’t need no help – WSJ 103 Ex+ £150 SOLD (From what I can work out this was played by Mr Searling at Wigan, remained hard to find in original Bell Sound stamped ever since, doesn’t often come to the market place and when it does, not in such great condition, marked down from M- due to a couple of very minor lines, but plays M-) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery (My preferred option, fully insured for 45’s over £50 unless you take responsibility?) Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

A small selection of tuneage up for grabs As ever, sound files available on request. PM to ask any questions or reserve. Uptights – Shy guy – Columbia 44243 WD M- £150 (Superb girl group dancer, been in vogue since its release in 67 and why not given Richard Tee’s involvement, interesting to see Doris Willingham on the credits) Dorothy Prince - Seek and you’ll find - M-Pac! 2098 DJ M- £25 SOLD (Classy vocals setting the standard for this superb label) Lorraine Chandler – What can I do / Tell me your mine – RCA 8810 WD M- £125 SOLD (Glorious double sider, Pied Piper at the top of their game, lovely clean copy) Jr. Walker & All Stars – How sweet it is – Soul 35024 M- £20 (Horns, horns, horns, and party atmosphere on the floor filler, lilac logo) Fantastics – Me & you / Have a little faith – Sound Stage Seven 2565 M- £175 HOLD (2 stunning group soul dancers, “me & you” upbeat and “have a little faith” more mid-tempo and harmonies, brilliant both sides, minor ring wear on label, always visible on the black labels) Richard Brown - Sweet & kind - Steeltown 686 M- (Pure class, can’t recommend this highly enough) Ike & Tina Turner – Dust my broom – Tangerine 967 WD M- £100 HOLD (Rarest white demo release on the first issue label, powerhouse dancer, set the scene for years to come) Chris Clark - Love's gone bad - VIP 25038 Promo M- £60 (Stunning coloured WEST COAST PROMO, Motown labels invariably rarer on the west coast variant) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

A little over 2 hours for this one to run, closing tonight at 8pm, As ever I’m happy to send sound files, Please message any questions or offers, Eddie Campbell – Contagious love – Artco 103 M- Fabulous mid-tempo on this undeniably rare label out of the Cactus State. Eddie, the other half of Ernie oozes vocal mastery over a pulsating arrangement laced with killer horns. Ernie Johnson, the Traditions are impossible to find and even Dyke and Blazers shows rarely. Beautiful copy with only “A” on the top side label. Min Offer was £1250, top offer is currently £1600 Note: If you are thinking of joining late please bear in mind I will only get in about 7.50pm so catching up with you may be around deadline time. PayPal by gift or add 4% please, bank transfer on request. Always well wrapped and labelled. Fully insured postage included Cheers, Lee

Sandi & Matues - The world - Matues I know the funky edged gem has be pressed on the Jazzman label but does anyone know if there is a lookalike green label release of the original? Cheers, Lee.

A quartet of vinyl supplements to boost the old soul energy, 1 up for offers and 3 for set sale, As ever I’m happy to send sound files, Please message any questions, reservations or offers, Eddie will close Thursday 26 January at 8pm, but it’s fair to say I may accept an offer I can’t refuse in between! Eddie Campbell – Contagious love – Artco 103 M- OFFERS (Fabulous mid-tempo on this undeniably rare label out of the Cactus State. Eddie, the other half of Ernie oozes vocal mastery over a pulsating arrangement laced with killer horns. Ernie Johnson, the Traditions are impossible to find and even Dyke and Blazers shows rarely. Beautiful copy with only “A” on top side label. Min Offer £1250) Little Eddie Taylor – I had a good time – Peacock 1949 DJ M- £650 (Effortless Northern dancer embraces slick R&B, and the vocals are made even better by the fact he was a guitarist. Hard to find in top end condition and only notable blemishes are light wear on the label and “DJ not for Sale” blanked out by marker pen, otherwise a spotless player). Cold Four – Love and care – Drells 889 M- £200 HOLD (Archie Bell’s band the Drells own label, and another compelling example of the depth of Texan Soul that's still out there to to be plucked from obscurity. This may sit in the shadow of the rarer than rare “Sugar Bear” release on the same label, but this is brilliantly crafted crossover and one not to be missed, as it isn't as common as thought!) Fantastic Four – (I‘m gonna) Live up to what she thinks – Ric-Tic 119 WD Ex+ £120 HOLD (Hall of fame Detroit outfit that just couldn’t stop knocking out stunning tunes, this Ric-Tic DEMO is surely one for the completest and DJ’s alike. Just a shade off M-) PayPal by gift or add 4% please, bank transfer on request. Always well wrapped and labelled. Postage: £7.25 Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

Just 2 for today, a couple of special ones though, offered up as usual due to sourcing a higher priority want. Graded conservatively, and I will be dismayed if they don’t sell for their condition alone. I have provided scans and sound files for these. Any questions or to reserve please PM. CONDITION, CONDITION, CONDITION Chandlers – Your love makes me lonely – Col-Soul 1152 M- £600 (Needs no introduction, simply CLASS. When I picked this up in Dec off Mr Dennison I thought it was the keeper, but the appearance of a completely unexpected long term want leads to a quick exit under my last in first out rule. I’ve had a couple, and would expect to land one again, but not in such lovely condition, it’s pristine label and vinyl, only a feint edge lift that does not affect play in any way. Defines clean as a whistle) Chandlers - Your love makes me lonely.mp3 Little Eddie Taylor – I had a good time – Peacock 1949 DJ M- £650 (Might I remind you this is a top quality Northern R&B dancer built on an effortless yet smouldering vocal with petite girly backing. Another difficult 45 to find, normally comes beaten up too. Whilst there is some mild wear on the top label and “DJ Not for Sale” has been blacked out, the vinyl is immaculate and plays near mint, can’t be many like that?) Little Eddie Taylor - I had a good time.mp3 PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £8.25 - Special Delivery up to 1000 Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

Completely missed this, absolutely shocked to hear Steve has gone. I thought his recent sales where to pay for an all time biggie, it appears he may have had another motive. An acquaintance for over 20 years of buying and selling between one another, in the early days when everyone picked up a phone rather than PM to crack a deal he was an absolute joy to talk to, knowledgeable, honest and funny, what a loss this is. Thinking of Steve's family, God bless you. Lee

Here’s a mix of nice affordables to warm up a winters day, As ever, sound files available on request, PM to ask any questions or reserve. Exceptionals – Unlucky Girl – GRT 48 WD M- £30 (Glorious crossover) Sugar N’ Spice – Lucky we – Lira 777 M- £125 SOLD (Obscure Ohio dancer) Johnny Dynamite – The night the angels cried – Minaret 141 WD M- £125 HOLD (Vinyl format ORIGINAL, gorgeous) Dorothy Prince – Seek and you’ll find – M-Pac! 2098 DJ M- £25 (Classy vocals setting the standard for this superb label) Jimmy Helms - That’s the way it is – Oracle 1003 M- £30 SOLD (Upbeat 60’s dancer) Jimmy Helms – That’s the way it is – Oracle 1003 WD Ex £40 SOLD (Couple of light marks on an otherwise sparkling harder DEMO) Naturals – Don’t just stand there – Path 5563 M- £300 (May not be well known, this Rare philly dancer seems to be quite obscure, Xol)Naturals – Don’t just stand there – Path 5563 M- £250 SOLD (Philly dancer appears in JM’s rarest of the rare, Xol) Celestrals – Chain reaction / Keep your hands off my baby – RCA 9016 WD M- £30 HOLD (Minor ring wear on “Chain” label, super double sider) Darrell Banks – Somebody (somewhere) needs you – Revilot 203 WD M- £125 HOLD (A must have demo on this label) Show Stoppers – Ain’t nothin’ but a house party / What can a man do – Show Time 101 WD M- £15 HOLD (Minor ring wear on both labels, vinyl great) Richard Brown – Sweet and kind – Steeltown 686 M- £40 (Pure class) Chris Clark - Love's gone bad - VIP 25038 Promo M- £60 (Stunning coloured WEST COAST PROMO, Motown labels invariably rarer on the west coast variant) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £1.25 - 1st Class regular £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

Here’s a handful to get my new year rolling. Thought long and hard about what I might need to let go to keep the wheel churning, so here goes... As ever, sound files available on request, PM to ask any questions or reserve. Grey Imprint – Do you get the message – Clear Hill 102 M- £2000 SOLD (Monster Northern with a funk edge built on great lyrics. Purchased in Nov 16 from a top UK DJ, only to pull a bigger want in the same week, one or the other has to go? so here it is. Looks and plays like a dream with the mildest edge lift on rotation, DNAP. Not messing with offers, what I paid is what I set the sale for) Rotations – (Put a dime) on D-9 – Frantic 200 Vg++ £700 dh HOLD (Fabulous Philly dancer, graded to accommodate a scuff on the vinyl, which plays through with 2-3 light pops in the early part of track. With this in mind I have graded conservatively. I saw a Vg++ copy from Germany went through Ebay last week at £1,070 and reading his description I would guess this is about the same condition) Majestics – (I love her so much) it hurts me – Linda 121 Ex £450 HOLD (Latin edged dancer, full of spectacular horns and high adrenaline vocals. Yellow demos priced all over at £400-500, this is the PLUM stock copy and much harder to source) Naturals – Don’t just stand there – Path 5563 M- £300 (May not be well known as this Rare Philly dancer seems to be quite obscure, Xol) Little Eddie Taylor – I had a good time – Peacock 1949 DJ M- £650 (Effortless Northern meets slick R&B, made even better by the fact he was a guitarist. Hard to find in top end condition and only notable blemishes are light wear on the label and “DJ not for Sale” blanked out by marker) Billie Kennedy – Sweet things – Thelma 109 WD M- £400 HOLD (The rarest format, a white demo with Billie printed, not Billy, that said the “IE” has been written over by a penned “Y” and there are 2 A’s on top label. “Groovy generation” on the flip of this household Detroit release of course. Condition, condition, condition) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £7.25 - Special Delivery up to 500 £8.25 - Special Delivery up to 1000 Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

I was just checking in to see what other gems had sold today and see his whole inventory is down!

I see another De-Lites sold, but hey good news the tiger baubles have gone too! Lot of 6 Matching Orange and Black Tiger striped Christmas Tree Ornaments $29.99 Buy It Now

I was gonna draw attention to it as well, a copy of De-Lites - Cuppy listed and another SOLD, how many copies of that just lying around! Its a tell tale sign using a scan from popsike of previous sales. I contacted the seller and asked him to post actual photos, to be fair he replied straight away, His post said PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTO'S FOR A BETTER AND MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION! I said - How can that be done if the pictures aren't that of the actual item? Same for the Sam Williams and Willie Hutch (which is also sold along with Pepp). He told me he would do that after he went to the house at the lake to collect the 45's................................ if you ask me CAUTION KEEP CLEAR

Have a pre-Christmas nibble from this platter of tasty Soul As ever, sound files available on request, PM to ask any questions or reserve. Kissi Jacobs – Let it be him – Blackjack 1404 M- £50 ON HOLD (Lilting mid-tempo vocals on this prestigious Philly label, an uplifting tune, which is referenced in my great “There’s that beat!” guide to The Philly Sound, both highly recommended) Johnny Dynamite – The night the angels cried – Minaret 141 WD M- £150 (One of my first encounters with Northern on a compilation tape, this oldie has remained hard to find in ORIGINAL vinyl format, gorgeous) Celestrals – Chain reaction / Keep your hands off my baby – RCA 9016 WD M- £40 (2 great sides, upbeat dancers, minor ring wear on “Chain” label) Richard Marks - Love is gone / Don't take it out on me - Shout 249 Promo M- £275 SOLD (2 fabulous crossover sides, both distinct in their own way, what appears to be the popular side “Love is gone” reminds me of Matt Brown’s - Sweet thing - JarVal, but my 60’s taste leans toward the excellent “Don’t take it out on me”) Cleveland Martin & Soul Sets - I don't want to slip away - Single B 120 M- £140 SOLD (Giving up my keep box copy of this superb mid-tempo Odell Bailey and Dave Hamilton produced crossover dancer, rarely seen for sale) Chris Clark - Love's gone bad - VIP 25038 Promo M- £75 (Ms Clark absolutely bosses this fantastic dancer. Stunning coloured WEST COAST PROMO, I literally had to toss a coin to decide whether this or my white promo that went, fantastic condition) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

Sold a copy 7-8 years ago haven't seen another since...............!

Hi Andy, With so much crap going on in the world I like to help where I can, as it's not a charity and there is no need to donate cash or blood..... I'd like to GIVE the following re-issues, boots, pressings (call them what you will) to help get your mate make more positive steps. Happy to despatch any / all if he needs them, free of charge including post. Regards, Lee Millionaires - You've got to love your baby - Castle 101 M- Ellingtons - Destined to become a loser - Castle 102 M- Billy Watkins - Ice-man - Era 3183 M- Ohio Players - Stop lying to yourself - Jo-Mar 1029 M- Al Kent - The way you've been acting lately - Ric-Tic Demo 123 M-

Strange choice that the title of the Blue Rock release is "Tea House" yet the 2 presses either side, this acetate and Mercury release use the full title. Didn't think the Blue Rock recording was noisy either, sounded great to me. Tea House.mp3

Seven little tricksters up for grabs! As ever, sound files available on request. PM to ask any questions or reserve. VINYL - CONDITION, CONDITION, CONDITION Shirley Ellis – Soul time – Columbia 44021 WD M- £80 SOLD (Hard red print demo of this classic anthem, driving 2-4-6-8...22 beat, fantastic condition vinyl, just 2 spots of minor wear on label) Hesitations – Is this the way to treat a girl – GWP 504 M- £80 SOLD (High calibre crossover straight outta Lushville, feintest ring wear) Johnny Dynamite – The night the angels cried – Minaret 141 WD M- £150 (One of my first encounters with Northern on a compilation tape, this oldie has remained hard to find in original vinyl format, gorgeous) Ikettes – What’cha gonna do – Phi-Dan 5009 Promo M- £75 SOLD (Nothing Spectorish about this catchy femme group dancer, perfect dance floor filler) Don Ray – Born a loser – RCA 9438 M- £325 SOLD (Plenty of interest last week in my Michael & Raymond stocker and pound for pound this is just as hard to come by, but wait, it’s an absolutely spotless copy, even harder in this condition, it’s bound to be missing from many RCA stock collections) Sammy Ward – Bread winner – Soul 35004 WD M- £60 SOLD (Stunning bluesy vocals on this early Motown stable release, beautiful WEST COAST release, not the regular Soul logo output) J.J. Barnes – Got to get rid of you / Snow flakes – Volt 4027 WD M- £75 SOLD (2 stunning crossover sides from this Detroit stalwart) PayPal as friends or add 4% please, bank transfer on request Postage: £2.50 - 1st Class Signed For £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

Spot on, was only gonna tell the buyer, but you're right its a smashing flip.

A very big want has just come up for me, so I am letting some of my more recent buys go because I’m not emotionally attached yet and a couple that I’d earmarked for sales anyway. As ever, sound files available on request. PM to ask any questions or reserve. Jades – Hotter than fire – Cherry Red 144 M- £250 SOLD Much rarer than thought, pristine player. Fiestas – Think smart – Old Town 1178 WD M- £325 SOLD Fabulous copy of this group soul classic. Michael & Raymond – Man without a woman – RCA 9244 M- £350 SOLD Rare BLACK stock copy, more Pied Piper brilliance, a must for any stock collection. Ray Pollard – The Drifter – United Artists 916 M- £400 SOLD Picked up only 2 days ago, nowt wrong at all, just found myself needing to raise cash for a serious want, so last in first out! Happy to accept PayPal as friends or add 4% please, alternatively I can provide details for bank transfer. Postage: £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee

Big want has just come up for me so sadly this beaut goes up for offers. Very rare monster oldie in its' rarest format - RED STOCK, this New Orleans masterpiece is in fabulous condition. Just a nearly invisible X on label. Willie Tee - Please don't go - Nola 737 M- I will let it run until Monday 28 Nov 16, ending at 8pm, unless of course I get an offer I can't refuse. Minimum £600. SOLD Sound file on request. Happy to accept paypal by friends or add 4% please, or I can send details for bank transfer? Postage: £7.25 for Special Delivery Overseas on request. Cheers, Lee

Apologies I forgot to add to Soul Source earlier................ Up for Offers and closing tonight (Sunday 20 November at 8pm), but it’s fair to say I may accept an offer I can’t refuse in between! Please message any questions or offers, Fully insured next day delivery included, always well wrapped and labelled, PayPal by gift or add 4% please, bank transfer on request. Cheers, Lee Rita Doryse – Wait till then – Ru-Jac 1016 M- Min Offer £500 – Current Top is £550 (Rufus Mitchell’s vast Baltimore label was propped up by the likes of Winfield Parker, Gene & Eddie and Fred Martin’s Review, but filled in with some seriously hard to find releases, the Caressors, Sir Joe and the obscure Mask Man & the Cap-Tans, so why not after such a long-standing existence wouldn’t a label like this still throw up relatively unknown tracks to be championed. This is a 45 I have heard talked about for many years, but no one in the conversation ever owned a copy. Small edge fault, no effect on run in, light ring wear) Wait til then.mp3

As ever I’m happy to send sound file. Please message any questions or to reserve. Fully insured next day delivery included, always well wrapped and labelled. PayPal by gift or add 4% please, bank transfer on request. Cheers, Lee Enjoyables – Shame – Shrine 118 M- £1250 (Gazing into any sky blue Shrine label with its epitaph to JFK is just a part of the hypnotic sensation that I associate with this short lived but enigmatic Thomas Circle set up. The job that Eddie and Miss Ray, Warren, Kidd and Bass amongst others did to create this magical collective of talent and musical output is inspiring, and against a backdrop of political, social and business pressure - remarkable. I gave up my pristine Les Chansonettes and first Cautions years ago, stupidly overlooked Eddie Daye several times, missed out on Shirley Edwards and DC Blossoms for a few dollars when the pound was strong. Might be letting this go, but still in that trance!)

Just the one tonight Sound file on request Message to reserve or ask any questions Jay Traynor - Up and over - ABC 10845 WD Vg+ £300 (Talented vocalist with a trio of group's, but this 1966 solo recording is probably his most sought after Northern outing, Wigan was built for this type of oldie, clean lyrics, angelic girly backing and a horn laced arrangement that floats along on up and down emotions. Bell Sound stamped vinyl original, slightly grubby labels, and despite a bit of crackle on the intro it plays loud and clear) PayPal as friends or add 4% please Postage: £7.25 - Special Delivery Overseas on Request Cheers, Lee