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Another 6 months has passed so might as well try again with this one....... 7 miles per hour band - playing your games *ideally with Latin freak on the other side but not fussy PM me with price and condition Thanks Azza

As a relatively young person on the so called scene (soon to be 33), I've read all the views on here. Most are reasonable and fair, and I'd agree with a lot of them. There does though seem to be a lot of bias in the writing of them towards the UK. I guess that's because people talk/type as they see it from their experiences....... The (soul) scene today is absolutely globall. Big in Japan, massive is Europe, a revival going on in the states, EX pats doing their thing in Australia, south East Asia etc. In all these parts of the world, the scene takes on different forms whether it be popular bar gigs, organised events as here in the UK. Whether it be oldies, rare soul, modern etc, or all under one roof. Fact is, the scene is not as it was in the 70's. It wasn't the same as the 70's even in the 80's. Things evolve, change, take different forms. Will there be a soul scene in 20yrs? Absolutely. Will it look like it does today? No, thank God - change is needed in anything in life to keep things fresh and attractive. Will the UK scene be the same as it is today? No, time has told us that's unlikely. People will sadly pass on, as will their records and knowledge BUT the music lives on, it's just that good. The passion of collectors will never die off, even if facets of the social scene we know today aren't recognisable, whatever that may be viewed as in the eyes of the beholder.

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A few crossover 45's to go. Postage extra, clips for reference. BARRY SCRUGGS - AFTER ALL EATON, VG+, £120 plays great, wol. THE CAESARS - GIRL I MISS YOU LANIE, VG++, £250 a few paper scuffs buy plays superb. I do have an mp3 on file somewhere on my laptop if needed. JEAN BATTLE - I'VE GOT TO COME IN CLINTONE, VG+, £40 !!ON HOLD!! bit of ringwear on label, plays loud and solid, cheap SWEET PEARL - YOU MEAN EVERYTHING TO ME LEOPARD HEAD, VG, £125 !!SOLD!! has a few noticeable marks that cause a faint click on rotation. Not overpowering. LITTLE RON JOHNSON - I KEEP TELLING YOU HARD TIMES, VG-, £65 !!ON HOLD!! still plays well despite lots of marks. Bit of background noise.

CURTIS LIGGINS - WHAT IT IS KAYCEE SOUL, EX £300 plus postage

Understandable Ady, no offence taken and thanks for the interest.

Are you wanting to buy it Ady? If not, I don't know why you would comment in that way on my sales thread. My selling integrity should hopefully speak for itself with past sales, however for clarity to everyone else......this is an original. I'm not in the business of ripping people off

Got a spare of this on the elusive 7" format. Recently put out on a 12" with some great additional mixes and they've now sold out too! BIG LEE DOWELL - WHAT I DONE WRONG CANNONBALL, EX+ (never seen a needle), £70 plus postage Postage to UK £2.50 first class recorded, £4 standard or £8 registered to Europe.

I think henning might have a copy for sale mate Azza

A few LP's for sale, postage extra..... PERVIS LEE - HIMSELF - £215 SOLD!!!! Features the excellent 'you don't care' on the rarer private release version. Vinyl is Ex-, bit dusty and odd Mark but tracks play excellent. Sleeve has small splits top and bottom edge (central). MARTHA BASS - RESCUE ME - £125 SOLD!!! Rare gospel LP on Checker, featuring lp only 'since I've been born again' plus a couple of other good dancers. Vinyl in VG++ condition with a few marks but play quality is great. Sleep in top notch condition RHETTA HUGHES - RELIGHT MY FIRE - £40 SOLD!!! Packed with top sounds like 'cried myself to sleep', 'doing it with her' etc. This is the rarer PROMO too! Vinyl is VG+ with quite a few marks across the tracks but all sounds play spot on. Bit of WOL. Sleeve has small 1inch split on top edge, central

SUGAR HILL - SLOW DOWN WASHINGTON, EX (yellow label), £100 SOLD!! Free standard post on this one anywhere in the world. Great funky soul/modern winner, two top sides. Clip for ref only https://youtu.be/qPfhen0kMxs

Three prophets, Step by step ON HOLD

LAWRENCE & ARABIANS - COINCIDENCE HEM, EX, £50 BARRY SCRUGGS - AFTER ALL, EATON, VG+, £140 (bit of wol, not very visible as dark label and dark pen) STEP BY STEP - I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE IN THE BAND, ZAFIRO, VG++, £120 (with pic sleeve) THREE PROPHETS - I THINK I REALLY LOVE YOU, TOGETHER, EX, £115.....bargain!! Postage extra, paypal f&f if possible preferred, message me to reserve or comment on here. Azza

Not booted. Owned both issue and demo in the past (just issue now) so can't compare plastic material used unfortunately

RARE!! 12" orig of this modern soul/disco monster up for offers KING TUTT - YOU GOT ME HUNG UP FUN CITY, VG++ Offers - min bid £750 The rare 12" of this modern classic. Definite original, has the white labels stuck over the incorrectly pressed reversed yellow labels, as with most copies when they surface for sale. My sound recording gear is failing me at the mo but can play it over the phone or send video via whatsapp etc, just ask. Free postage anywhere in the world, fully insured. Paypal fees at 4% or pay friends and family if you feel comfortable doing so. PM me if interested or reply here. Thanks Azza

He claims it to be an original when I asked if it was a bootleg or original. we know it's a boot, but shows he's selling to deceive. I have asked for the matrix numbers, and if he replies, will ask him about his second copy.

THE ICEMEN - ITS TIME YOU KNEW OLE-9, EX, £325 Bargain!! Quality rare northern soul, on Tim Brown list at 500 not long ago and flew out on rare45.com list recently. Superb condition!! clip for reference only

Got this fantastic crossover winner for sale at a great price given top condition. postage extra. PM me if interested, Azza THREE PROPHETS - I THINK I REALLY LOVE YOU TOGETHER, EX, £185 Think this is the demo although doesn't say so on label. It's the white not blue label anyway. sublime crossover winner

Something for everyone in here, a great mix of rare and not so rare, hopefully priced to appeal to all pockets. Postage extra (£1.50, £2.50 or £7 UK), and (£4.50 or £8 EU). Further a field, just ask. Paypal marked as F&F preferred if possible but other options available. PM me if interested. YouTube clips just for reference. These are listed in other groups at same time so first come first served. Cheers Azza FABULISTICS - NOTHING BUT DETERMINATION GREAT POTENTIAL, EX, £80 SOLD! Been selling for much more in last year or so. Mispressed label as "fabalistics". RE-VELLS - I WANT A NEW LOVE TRENT TOWN, EX-, £550 Absolute Banger, end of! LAWRENCE & ARABIANS - COINCIDENCE HEM, EX, £65 Much harder of the two labels and rarely seen in great condition, powerhouse northern soul THREE PROPHETS - I THINK I REALLY LOVE YOU TOGETHER, EX, £200 White (demo?) label of this sublime crossover winner CONTRIBUTORS OF SOUL - WE CAN GET IT ON LATER ON TAD, VG+, £45 Bargain for this funky soul moody dancer in first label. Growing in popularity ALICE CLARK - YOU GOT A DEAL RAINY DAY, EX-, £30 Great uptempo cheapie. Don't know it? Have a listen..... STEP BY STEP - I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE IN THE BAND ZAFIRO, EX, £145 Spanish only 45, comes with pic sleeve. Rare modern dancer CAFFEY BROTHERS - MAKE ME OVER AURA, EX, £215 Gospel funk soul dancer that's hitting the mark for many right now CURTIS DAVIS - TELL ME RONNIE, EX-, £65 Super mid tempo 60's soul BARBARA MASON - YOU BETTER STOP ARCTIC......demo VG+ £185, OR, issue VG £125 SOLD Don't need both so just letting one of these classic crossover beauties go. Both play above grade, as do all arctic records for that matter! EBONY DIAMONDS - I'M SO LUCKY EDI, EX, £20 Recently discovery put out by super disco edits as a limited release. Have a spare, ones a keeper! Awesome modern. THE VARIATIONS - I WANNA TAKE YOU UPTOWN RIGHT-ON, VG++, £200 Funky northern powerhouse that's been played at the up front nighters in recent years THE ICEMEN - ITS TIME YOU KNEW OLE-9, EX, £340 Quality rare northern soul, on Tim Brown list at 500 not long ago and flew out on rare45.com list recently. Bargain, and great condition!! OLD M PRESSIONS - RIGHT ON BROOKS BROTHERS, EX, £30 SOLD! Bought this as a relatively new discovery some years ago and stayed rare until a recent batch find. Top 70's sound! VERNON GARRETT - WE PEOPLE IN THE GHETTO KAPP, EX, £40 Funky double sider in top condition THE ROCKMASTERS - RAINING TEARDROPS ROMULUS, VG, £165 Stunning 60's northern group soul, plays better than grade GARY FERGUSON - COME SEE ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTER MOTHERS, EX, £45 Uptempo soul dancer, been getting plenty of airtime SUNNY & THE SUNLINERS - IM NO STRANGER KEY-LOC, EX, £40 SOLD! Staple 70's crossover winner from this high calibre group, every home should have one. WALTER HAMILTON - NOBODY BUT ME HI-Q, EX, £20 Pound for pound this is best tune of the list. Backed with moody funk instrumental

When running That Driving Beat, every Dj got the same amount of pay (£50) no matter who you were. The attraction of an opportunity to play to a knowledge crowd, good club, open policy and the freedom that every guest Dj was offered was seen by a challenge to most. Money didn't seen to be an issue drawing in top guests/those who got a better payday usually elsewhere. if people travelled further, they'd get a contribution to travel costs or a hotel paid for if they wanted. i put beer on ice behind the decks for the dj's which cuts the cost of their night down. had European guests on many occasions. I pay for their flights an accommodation but they don't get paid (they don't go wanting though and barely spend a bean, especially if staying at my house)! its the promoters job to pay dj's regardless if attendance. If you can't stomach a loss, don't promote. To be fair, that's one (not the only) reason I stopped doing driving beat.......don't have as deeper pockets these days to cover the occasions when you have lower attended nights due to growing family, and not prepared to compromise on principles.

Postage £2.50 1st recorded or £7.50 special delivery (UK). Only special is fully covered on value of this one. EU - £4.50 standard, £8 registered and insured. paypal (friends and family preferred) or other options available. PM if interested, cheers Azza Lovely copy of this outstanding rare northern 45. YouTube clip just for reference. THE ICEMEN - IT'S TIME YOU KNEW / IT's GONNA TAKE ALOT OLE-9 EX £350

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Half a dozen crossover/70's gems for sale. Clips for ref only. Postage extra PM to reserve. Azza THREE PROPHETS - I THINK I REALLY LOVE YOU TOGETHER (demo), EX, £225 https://youtu.be/ejXPa61B-VE ROCKMASTERS - RAINING TEARDROPS ROMULUS, VG, £175 https://youtu.be/VPMTdtaX5VQ WILD HONEY - I CANT GO ON HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL, EX, £140 SOLD! https://youtu.be/wH5DftTAOFM STEP BY STEP - I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE IN THE BAND ZAFIRO, EX, £160 https://youtu.be/kTot_7LivvM BILL MURPHY - AINT NO BIG THING MARTIN, EX-, £80 SOLD! https://youtu.be/HMGCyk4EEow CHOICE OF COLOUR - YOUR LOVE APT, VG+, £190 SOLD! https://youtu.be/rTYpAqC1xIk

Something for everyone in here. YouTube slips for reference. Postage extra, Paypal (as FF if poss, otherwise +2%). PM or reply to reserve. first come first served as these are listed elsewhere........ VERNON GARRETT - WE PEOPLE IN THR GHETTO Kapp, EX, £40 https://youtu.be/O0UAi4woeiw MISTY MOORE - LITTLE THINGS Pzazz, EX, £130 https://youtu.be/KN0doWV9Z1I CHAUMONTS - LOVE IS THE THING Bay Sound, EX, £90 SOLD! https://youtu.be/sZHzX9ZTXSM SUNDAYS CHILD - WHAT ARE YOU THINKING Reprise DEMO, EX, £40 SOLD! https://youtu.be/1T7BjuQlpSA RAY BARRETTO - TOGETHER Fania, EX-, £100 (or demo at VG+ for £90) SOLD! https://youtu.be/vb3Rqub4ZqU MARK IV - SIGNS OF A DYING LOVE OTB, EX, £230 SOLD! https://youtu.be/c7Fpf8bKI9Q BILL MURPHY - AINT NO BIG THING Martin, EX-, £80 https://youtu.be/K_ZAVtBuwhU STEP BY STEP - I ALWAYS WABTED TO BE IN THE BAND Zafiro (Pic Sleeve), EX, £165 https://youtu.be/kTot_7LivvM FANTASTIC MAINSTREAM - LETS BE FRIENDS Las Vegas, VG+, £80 SOLD! https://youtu.be/eo3bFVZIbmY CHOICE OF COLOUR - YOUR LOVE APT, VG+ (wol), £230 https://youtu.be/rTYpAqC1xIk WILD HONEY - I CANT GO ON Houston International, EX, £140 https://youtu.be/wH5DftTAOFM CONTRIBUTORS OF SOUL - WE CAN GET IT ON LATER ON TAD, EX, £45 https://youtu.be/ThiyRstZCHQ MARLENA SHAW - CALIFORNIA SOUL Cadet, EX, £50 SOLD! https://youtu.be/kC2QK6KHnEA

PM'd you on the Mark IV