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Continuing what's probably the biggest collection of original 60s soul memorabilia presented for set-sale in the UK, here are some more examples here of this week's additions at A Nickel And A Nail of original soul related music industry memorabilia from the 60s to early 70s. Soul / R&B artists performance contracts, to press releases, programme flyers and original concert programmes are currently being offered for sale. This is your chance to own some unique pieces of history on a set-sale forum. Updates and additions made daily! To see the full memorabilia sales section with sample images, prices and ordering go to https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/memorabilia Some examples added over the last few days are listed below, and much more on the website. If interested in purchasing order direct via the site, or PM me here. Roscoe Shelton (Sound Stage 7) - original 1966 performance contract (Howard Theater, Washington D.C.). From the Walden Artists and Promotions estate. Performance booking contract (AGVA # 96106) for a series of My-June 1966 appearances at the Howard Theater, Washington DC . Outlines the artist fees, deposit, terms and conditions, and rehearsal times. The appearance is during the peak of his Sound Stage 7 career, and dated the same year as his "Soul in His Music, Music In His Soul" LP for the Nashville label, and of his recording of "As Soon As Darkness Falls". This item consists of the original contract, an office carbon copy, two riders referring to limitations placed on the artist for appearances elsewhere during the contract period, and a third rider confirming the deposit requirement and venue / dates. The documents are in very good condition, in all a well preserved package. Jimmy Hughes (Fame Records) - original 1966 performance contract (Most Club, Pompano Beach, Florida). From the Walden Artists and Promotions estate. Performance booking contract for a January 1966 appearance at the Most Club, Pompano Beach, Florida. Outlines the artist fees, deposit, terms and conditions, and rehearsal times. The contract represents the time when Jimmy Hughes was under Rick Hall at Muscle Shoals, and three months prior to the release of "Neighbor, neighbour" on Hall's FAME label, which reached #4 in the R&B charts. Mel and Tim (Stax) - original performance contract (Dallas, Texas). From the Walden Artists and Promotions / Paragon estate. Contract (AGVA registration # BC 53421) for an appearance by Mel and Tim at the State fair Coliseum, Dallas, Texas. Performance date June 1973. Package consists of original contract and a deposit rider, outlining fees, deposit, venue details and terms and conditions. The contract date coincides with their second recording year at Stax, when they were actively releasing 45s. FOR MORE INFO AND ITEMS FOR SET SALE FOLLOW LINK https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/memorabilia

60s soul sales Postage UK £3, Europe £7, elsewhere £10. Paypal please. Irma Thomas – Don’t mess with my man – Ron ex £25 Kelly Brothers – Sound of a cryin’ man – Excello ex £10 Modern Redcaps – never too young to fall in love – Swan does have a single scratch, but does not affect play, otherwise a nice looking copy £60 James Carr – Coming back to me baby – Goldwax ex £20 Gino Washington – I’m aware of your love affair / The story of a woman – Bailey ex £20 J.J. Barnes – One more time – Scepter ex £20 Wilson Pickett – Midnight mover / Shes looking good – Japanese Atlantic with pic cover ex £15 Bobby Bland – You’re all I need – Duke ex £10 Bob and Earl – Harlem Shuffle – UK Jayboy ex actually this plays the Earl Nelson uptempo version from his (well Jackie Lee’s, but you know what I mean) LP, fab! £20

60S SOUL/R&B LIST Postage UK £3. Europe £7, Elsewhere £14. Paypal only please The Neptunes - House of heartaches – Instant ex £20 Don and Juan – What I really meant to say – Big Top (pen mark on label) ex vinyl £20 Jackie Wilson – I believe I’ll live on – Brunswick ex £15 Peggy Gaines – Playboy – Hit vg+ £10 Billy Stewart – Sitting in the park + 3 – UK Chess EP (no pic cover) vg + £10 Slim Harpo – Baby scratch my back / I’m gonna miss you – Excello vg+ label pretty grubby, vinyl fine £10 Jimmy McCracklin – Think / Steppin’ up in class – Imperial vg+ to ex, with company sleeve £10

Some more examples here of this week's additions at A Nickel And A Nail of original soul related music industry memorabilia from the 60s to early 70s. Soul / R&B artists performance contracts, to press releases, programme flyers and original concert programmes are currently being offered for sale. This is your chance to own some unique pieces of history on a set-sale forum. Updates and additions made daily! To see the full memorabilia sales section with sample images, prices and ordering go to https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/memorabilia Some examples added over the last few days are listed below, and much more on the website. If interested in purchasing order direct via the site, or PM me here. Kelly Brothers (Sims / Excello) - original 1967 performance contract (Lexington, North Carolina). From the Waldon Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. An original performance booking contract (AGVA reg #107404) for an appearance by the Kelly Brothers at a venue in Lexington, North Carolina. Performance date May 1967. Details of show times, fees, terms and conditions, and deposit requirements are referenced. This contract is from the Kelly Brothers' recording period within a year of the release of "Crying Days Are Over" for Sims. The date of the performance marks the transition between their last recording for Sims (two months previous) and their first Excello release in June 1967. Betty Wright - original 1972 performance contract (Elks Club, Louisville, Kentucky). From the Waldon Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. An original performance booking contract (AGVA # BC 33913 ) for an appearance by Betty Wright at the Elks Club, Louisville, Kentucky. Performance date February 1972. Details of venue location, rehearsal and show times, fees, terms and conditions, and deposit requirements are referenced. The document derives from the middle of her period with Alston label, within a year or so of "Clean Up Woman" and "I'm Gettin' Tired Baby". The contract package contains the orginal contract, four office carbon copies and four deposit riders. Eddie Floyd - original Christmas Day 1966 performance contract (Durham, North Carolina). From the Walden Artists and Promotions / Paragon estate. Contract (reg. # 106780) for an appearance by Eddie Floyd at the Durham Civic Center, Durham, North Carolina. Performance date Christmas Day, 1966. Package consists of original contract outlining fees, deposit, venue details and terms and conditions.

Soul / R&B 45s Postage UK £3, Europe £6, elsewhere £10. Payment via Paypal please Little Milton – Driftin’ drifter – Checker ex £15 one of his best ! Leroy Jones – Hey girl – Hit ex great version £10 Tony Clarke – The Entertainer / This heart of mine – Canadian Chess ex £15 Mitty Collier – I’d like to change places – Peachtree ex £20 different cut / mix and superior to later version Jimmy McCracklin – The walk – Checker vg plus £20 Al TNT Braggs – Home in that rock – Peacock ex £10 Little Milton – Blind man – Checker ex £10 Jan Bradley – I’m over you – Chess vg plus £10

Postage UK £3, Europe £6, elsewhere £10. Payment via Paypal please. JG Lewis – What am I gonna do – IX Chains ex £10 Archie Bell and the Drells – You never know what’s on a woman’s mind / Ain’t nothing for a man in love – Glades ex £15 two great sides Lenny Welch – Just what I need = Big Apple ex £10 Otis Clay – Messing with my mind – Echo (blue) ex £10 The Nights – Let there be love / Country girl – Little Star ex £5 Omni – Keys to the city – Fountain ex £10 Bobby Womack – Nobody wants you when you’re down and out – UK UA ex £10 Bobby Womack – I can understand it – UK UA ex £10 Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose – I’m so glad – UA vg+ £5 Ann Peebles – I didn’t take your man – Hi ex £10 fab!

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60s soul / R&B PACK: £35 plus post. All US / UK originals except where stated. Postage UK £3, Europe £7, elsewhere £10. Paypal please. Real bargain this, easily less than half price compared to individual listings. Johnnie and Joe – You said it and don’t forget it / Across the sea – Chess with company sleeve ex Billy Stewart – Sitting in the park + 3 – UK Chess EP (no pic cover) vg to vg + The Tams – Find another love – General American ex The Drifters – Up in the streets of Harlem – Atlantic Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell – What you gave me / How you gonna keep me – Tamla Jackie Ross – Honey dear / We can do it – Chess with company sleeve ex Charles Sheffield – It’s your voodoo working – Excello reissue ex Little Milton – Who’s cheating who / Ain’t no big deal on you – Checker with company sleeve ex

Some more examples here of this week's additions at A Nickel And A Nail of original soul related music industry memorabilia from the 60s to early 70s. Soul / R&B artists performance contracts, to press releases, programme flyers and original concert programmes are currently being offered for sale. This is your chance to own some unique pieces of history on a set-sale forum. Updates and additions made daily! To see the full memorabilia sales section with sample images, prices and ordering go to https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/memorabilia Some examples added over the last few days are listed below, and much more on the website. If interested in purchasing order direct via the site, or PM me here. Bettye Swann and band - original performance contract signed by artist (Pensacola, Florida). From the Walden Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. Performance booking contract for Bettye Swann, for a January 1973 appearance at Abe's 506 Club, Pensacola, Florida. Outlines the artist fees, deposit, terms and conditions. The contract represents the time when she recorded for Atlantic, and also around the time when her Money 45s were picked up by Nashville's Abet for re-release. This package contains the original contract and a rider for deposit. Both pages signed by the artist. Otis Clay - original performance contract signed by artist (National Guard Armory, Georgia). From the Waldon Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. An original performance booking contract (AGVA #BC 43248) for an appearance by Otis Clay at the National Guard Armory in Georgia . Performance date March 1973. Details of show times, fees, terms and conditions, and deposit requirements are referenced. This contract is from Clay's period at Hi records in Memphis, and when he appeared on Soul Train. The document is in very good condition, and consists of the original top copy, three office carbon copies, and three riders describing deposit and times. All documents are signed by the artist himself. Clarence Carter - original 1972 performance contract (Peacock Lounge, Goldsboro, North Carolina). From the Walden Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. Performance booking contract for Clarence Carter, for a July 1972 appearance at The Peacock Lounge, Goldsboro, North Carolina. Outlines the artist fees, deposit, terms and conditions. The date of the performance falls just after his last release for Atlantic. Signed on behalf of Clarence Carter by Rogers Redding (Otis Redding's brother) who was part of the staff at Paragon at the time. This package contains the original contract, three office carbon copies and three and three rider copies for deposit. The Four Tops - UK Concert Souvenir (1974). A 16-page illustrated concert souvenir from the Four Tops' UK tour, during their post Motown, Dunhill-ABC period.

Soul sales Postage UK £3, Europe £6, elsewhere £10. Payment via Paypal please. Irma Thomas – Don’t mess with my man – Ron ex £30 Soul Brothers Six – I’ll be loving you / Some kind of wonderful – Atlantic vg few scratches / marks but plays much better than visual grade! £20 Lou Johnson – Unsatisfied – Big Top ex £30 Jimmy McCracklin – Get together – Minit ex £20 Unlimited Four – Calling / I wanna be happy – Chanson ex £20 Jackie Ross – Selfish one – Chess ex £15 The Avons – Tell me baby (who would I be) – Ref-o-ree ex £20 Lenny O’Henry – Across the street – Atco vg plays fine £20

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Postage UK £3, Europe £6, elsewhere £10. Payment via Paypal please. William Bell – Born under a bad sign – Stax ex £15 with company sleeve The Shirelles – Look away – Scepter ex with company sleeve £20 superb SOLD James Carr – Coming back to me baby – UK Stateside vg numerous marks but none deep on Coming back side and plays well £15 otherwise nice collectors format. The O’Jays – Think it over / Lipstick traces – Imperial vg+ £10 Ovations – You had your choice / I’m living good – Goldwax ex £10 Danny Wagner – Harlem Shuffle – Imperial audition / promo copy ex £15 Barabara Lynn – You better stop – Jamie vg++ £10 Jackie Ross – Take me for a little while / Honey dear -Chess drill hole, company sleeve ex £10 Dobie Gray – See you at the go-go / Walk with love – Charger ex £10

Some more examples here of this week's additions at A Nickel And A Nail of original soul related music industry memorabilia from the 60s to early 70s. Soul / R&B artists performance contracts, to press releases, programme flyers and original concert programmes are currently being offered for sale. This is your chance to own some unique pieces of history on a set-sale forum. Updates and additions made daily! To see the full memorabilia sales section with sample images, prices and ordering go to https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/memorabilia Some examples added this week are listed below, and much more on the website. If interested in purchasing order direct via the site, or PM me here. Jimmy Hughes - original 1966 performance contract (Club Bali, Ocalla, Florida). From the Walden Artists and Promotions estate. Performance booking contract for a January 1966 appearance at theClub Bali, Ocalla, Florida. Outlines the artist fees, deposit, terms and conditions, and rehearsal times. The contract represents the time when Jimmy Hughes was under Rick Hall at Muscle Shoals, and within a couple of months prior to the release of "Neighbor, neighbour" on Hall's FAME label, which reached #4 in the R&B charts. Arthur Conley - original 1970 performance contract (The Palladium, Atlanta, Georgia). From the Waldon Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. An original performance booking contract (AGVA # 171XX) for an appearance by Arthur Conley at the Palladium, Atlanta, Georgia. Performance date June 1970 (amendments made as shown to venue and dates). Details of venue locations, rehearsal and show times, fees, terms and conditions, and deposit requirements are referenced. Tyrone Davis - original performance contract, signed by artist (Wilmer's Park, Maryland). From the Waldon Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. An original performance booking contract (AGVA # BC 33568) for an appearance by Tyrone Davis at Wilmer's Park, in the town of Brandywine (yes!), Maryland. Performance date July 1972. Details of show times, fees, terms and conditions, and deposit requirements are referenced. Signed by the artist. This contract is from Davis' recording period at Dakar.

Soul/R&B sale Postage UK £3, Europe £6, elsewhere £10. Payment via Paypal please. Geraldine Hunt – I let myself go / Wished I had listened – Checker WD vg++ £15 Sammy Fox – Monkey time – Hit ex £10 great lesser known version! The Tams – Find another love – General American ex £10 Bobby Bland – Gotta get to know you – Duke ex £15 Little Milton – let’s get together / I’ll always love you – Checker ex with company sleeve £10 Radiants – Voice your choice – Chess label wear, vinyl ex £10 Dusty Springfield – Whats it gonna be / Small town girl – Philips ex with company sleeve £15 Little Milton – I’m mighty grateful / When does heartache end – Checker £10 Billy Stewart – Look back and smile / Secret love – Chess vg plays OK £5

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SOUL/R&B sales Postage UK £3, Europe £6, elsewhere £10. Payment via Paypal please. The Five Cs – Love is a tricky thing / If you’re looking for a man – Goldwax ex £15 The Corvells – the Joke’s on me – CUB label worn vinyl ex £15 Ty Hunter – Love walked right out on me / Am I losing you – Chess ex harder label format £20 Little Milton – let’s get together / I’ll always love you – Checker ex with company sleeve £10 PW Cannon – Hanging out my tears to dry – Hickory demo vg+ with company sleeve £10 Joe Simon – Long hot summer – Sound Stage 7 ex £10 Jackie Wilson – Sweetest feeling / Nothing but heartaches – Brunswick vg+ £10 Beverly Bremers – Get smart girl / Don’t say you don’t remember – Scepter ex £10

With hardback first edition ‘68 US copies of Black Panther Eldridge Cleaver’s “Soul on Ice” going for $100-300, here’s a cheaper alternative... UK first edition hardback 1969 for £30 in excellent condition (bar a minor bit of age related wear to the dust jacket). You’ll struggle I think to find early copies as cheap as this. Oh yeah, Angela Davis just come in too, £15. Double trouble! PM me if interested.

Postage UK £3, Europe £6, elsewhere £10. Payment via Paypal please Bobby Womack – Daylight – UA ex £10 Sammie Relford – Breaking ice on love / Hey love / Hook me up – Izipho Soul Records ex £10 SOLD The Sentiments – She won’t be gone long – Transistor Sound (Gold letter format) ex £15 Saun and Starr – Hot Shot / Gonna make time – Daptone ex £15 El Count Executives – I want to thank you (vocal) / Inst. - Radar Records ex £15 The Dip – Sure don’t miss you / Inst. – Colemine ex £10 SOLD Herby Brown – One more broken heart / grand larceny – Izipho Soul Records (reissue / remaster of super rare 80s Blue Ash release) ex £10 Between The Two – Take a little time / My next step – Right Combination ex £10

Soul / R&B 45s Postage UK £3, Europe £6, elsewhere £10. Payment via Paypal please Walter Jackson – One heart lonely – Okeh ex 15 Solomon Burke – Save it – Atlantic ex 15 Bobby Bland – Gotta get to know you – Duke ex 15 Earl Gaines – It’s worth anything – HBR vg plus 10 The Magic Tones – Together we shall overcome / It’s better to love – Mah’s ex 15 Al TNT Braggs – I’m a good man / Like what you do to me – Peacock ex 10 Little Milton – So blue – Checker ex 10 Jimmy Hughes – Shot of rhythm and blues / Worship the ground you walk on – Fame ex 10 Little Milton – Just a little bit - Checker ex 10

Soul / R&B 45s Postage UK £3, Europe £6, elsewhere £10. Payment via Paypal please Little Milton – Driftin’ drifter – Checker ex £15 one of his best ! Leroy Jones – Hey girl – Hit ex great version £10 Tony Clarke – The Entertainer / This heart of mine – Canadian Chess ex £15 Mitty Collier – I’d like to change places – Peachtree ex £20 different cut / mix and superior to later version Jimmy McCracklin – The walk – Checker vg plus £20 Al TNT Braggs – Home in that rock – Peacock ex £10 Little Milton – Blind man – Checker ex £10 Jan Bradley – I’m over you – Chess vg plus £10

Some more examples here of this week's additions at A Nickel And A Nail of original soul related music industry memorabilia from the 60s to early 70s. Soul / R&B artists performance contracts, to press releases, programme flyers and original concert programmes are currently being offered for sale. This is your chance to own some unique pieces of history on a set-sale forum. Updates and additions made daily! To see the full memorabilia sales section with sample images, prices and ordering go to https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/memorabilia Some examples added this week are listed below, and much more on the website. If interested in purchasing order direct via the site, or PM me here. Joe Simon - original 1966 performance contract (Macon, Georgia venue) From the Walden Artists and Promotions / Paragon estate. Contract (AGVA reg. # 96256) for an appearance by Joe Simon at an undisclosed Macon, Georgia venue ("to be arranged" at time of booking). Performance date June 1966 (two shows). Package consists of original contract outlining fees, deposit, venue details and terms and conditions. The contract date coincides with Joe Simon's tenure at the Nashville label Sound Stage 7, within months either side of the releases of "Travelin' Man" and "The Girl's Alright With Me". Johnnie Taylor - original 1967 performance contract (Club Bali, Ocalla, Florida) From the Waldon Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. An original performance booking contract (AGVA #107235) for an appearance by Johnnie Taylor at the Club Bali, Ocalla, Florida. Performance date May 1967. Details of venue location, rehearsal and show times, fees, terms and conditions, and deposit requirements are referenced. This contract is from Johnnie's early Stax period when his 45 releases were particularly prolific. Candi Staton - original performance contract (Columbus Memorial Stadium, Columbus, Georgia) From the Waldon Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. An original performance booking contract (AGVA # BC 52469) for an appearance by Candi Staton at Columbus Memorial Stadium, Columbus, Georgia. Performance date April 1973. Details of venue location, rehearsal and show times, fees, terms and conditions, and deposit requirements are referenced. The package consists of the original contract, and a rider with details of deposit and show times. Both documents are signed by the artist.

SOUL45 sales Postage UK £3, Europe £6, elsewhere £10. Payment via Paypal please Bobby Moore and the Rhythm Aces – I wanna be your man – Checker ex £15 King Williams – Patience baby / Fight for your girl – MGM vg+ £10 Kelly Brothers – It wasn’t for your love / Haven’t I been good to you – Excello ex £10 Charlie Cole Brown Black – I just can’t get over you – Jewel ex £15 Roddie Joy – Walkin’ back – Parkway with company sleeve ex £15 Mitty Collier – For my man / help me – Chess ex with company sleeve £10 Fred Hughes – Baby don’t go / Love is ending – Cadet ex £5

Postage UK £4, Europe £8, elsewhere £14. Payment via Paypal please Z.Z. Hill - Greatest Hits - (US) Kent. £35 Vinyl ex, cover ex. Side 1: Happiness is all I need, Hey little girl, Someone to love, You don't love me, If I could do it all over, Everybody has to cry. Side 2: That's it, What more, Oh darling, Have mercy someone, I found a love, Set your sights higher. The Shirelles - Spontaneous Combustion (live at Columbia University NYC) - Scepter £30 Vinyl ex, cover seam split on edge. Side 1: Mama said, Baby it's you, I can't get no satisfaction, Knock on wood, Boys. Side 2: Tonight's the night, Last minute miracle (“dubbed” as live – well will raise a few eyebrows over the decks anyway! ), No doubt about it, What I'd say, I got you (I feel good), When the saints go marching in. Timi Yuro - What's A Matter Baby - (UK) Sunset. £15 Vinyl condition excellent, cover as shown. Side 1: What's a matter baby, I ain't gonna cry no more, Insult to injury, Confessin' (that I love you), There goes my heart, Fever. Side 2: Should I ever love again , If you gotta make a fool of somebody, I'd fight the world, That's right walk on by, Stardust, Leavin' on your mind Various Artists - Just A Little Bit Of Soul - UK RCA Intl. £15 Vinyl ex, minor cover creasing Side 1: Steve Colt and the 45s - Just a little bit of soul, Johnny Nash - I'm leaving, Rick Lancelot - Nobody wants to hear nobody's troubles, Willie Kendrick - Change your ways, Benny Gordon and the Soul Brothers - A kiss to build a dream on, Larry Cappel - River of soul. Side 2: Wilson Brothers - Soul town, The Insiders - I'm better off without you, The Exciters - Blowing up my mind, Zerben Hicks and the Dynamics - Lights out, Sam cooke - Shake, Rose Valentine - When the heartaches end. Sonny Til and the Orioles - Modern Sounds of the Orioles - UK Summit/ Egmont (1962). £20 Cover ex, vinyl ex. Side 1: Too Soon to Know, In the Chapel in the Moonlight, Secret Love, I miss you so, Back to the Chapel Again, Hey! Little Woman Side 2: Don't Tell Her What Happened To Me, Don't Mess Around With My Love, Write and Tell Me Why, What Are You Doing New Years Eve, Write And Tell Me Why, The Wobble, Lonely Christmas Frank Dell (Guinness), Check Jackson (Wand) and Vibrations (Okeh) - Sold

Postage UK £3, Europe £6, elsewhere £10. Payment via Paypal please. Ketty Lester – Please don’t cry anymore – RCA Victor demo ex £40 superb George Goodman and the headliners – So tired – Val ex £15 Joe Simon – Long hot summer – Sound Stage 7 ex £10 Harold Burrage – Got to find a way /How you fix your mouth – M-Pac ex £10 Major Lance – Follow the leader / Since you been gone – Dakar ex £10 Betty Taylor – You’re a winner / I’m going home – Nola vg (scratch to intro of winner) £10 Righteous Brothers – Bring your love to me – Moonglow ex £10 Jimmy Hughes – Loving physician – FAME ex £10 Bobby Bland – Call on me – Duke ex £10