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Likely the Polydor Canada got the releases directly through their Polydor regular channel USA offices.

That white label styrene promo looks like the yellow one with white instead of yellow paper label. Run out matrix should tell if it's that or not. Although it's my gut feeling that they are the same.

Yes and originals on vinyl and yellow boot on styrene.

Thanks for that interesting link. But that not exhaustive cataloging presents mostly european recordings previously released in europe on some Polydor or subs labels. Only the Carolines there on Roulette is not that and could match the Polydor series of American production by mid 1966 to other labels before Polydor records constitutes itself.

So Claus Ogerman's Ilios and Glamorous Productions where recorded in the USA for the Polydor group as a co-production venture. But by then Polydor in the USA was not established as a record company yet. Tony Middleton's previous M-G-M release 'to the end of the earth' from April 1966 was evidently not registered under such Claus Ogerman's Publishing copyright's company that was not settled yet. Explaining why they had to lease these venture productions post 1966 to third party labels. Explaining this sole's Tony Middleton and Claus Ogerman's recording released by October 1966. Strange as it seems for the American market such 'bizarre' (Polydor Series) credentia on an Amy recordl didn't mean much as it does for us in Europe used to associate Polydor as a self standing label on its own for what it is.

Only noticed now that 'Paris Blues' has that (Polydor Series) quote under the title and artist's credit. But what's that all about ? Or what's that supposed to address ? His predating release 'to the end of the earth' on USA M-G-M was indeed released in the UK on Polydor due to the license deal between M-G-M USA and Polydor UK. Then this following release of his with 'Paris Blues' on Mala USA featuring this (Polydor Series) annotation was also then released in Canada but on Polydor (evidently). What's the deal with that (Polydor Series) annotation on the Mala 45 ? Is there a specific tale about these two Tony Middleton's Claus Ogerman productions and Polydor ? Or is it a German thing (like Polydor was originally like Claus was) that resurged back there in the USA with these Tony Middleton's sessions under Ogerman's production ?

Re-Play for deeper insight... Fred 'Sticks' Bridges... double O soul, never in a million years... No wonder I always loved those

Was this a common flaw from the Diamond pressing runs ? .My Kurt Harris 'Emperor's' from the same pressing plant (3 involved for the Kurt Harris and 2 at least for this Larry Hale) has the same missing print flaw on it's 'Go On' side...

Great composition ! LOL

Yes it was (I wasn't aware of it either) but was that a product of the post Y2K resurrection revival ? See the pics above. The one on the right is a vinyl bootleg.

This one in 2022

Both Shrine sides were productions released on Jet Set.

A late November 1968 M-G-M British only release for this Jerry Ross production with that group on the real 'A' side and likely an instrumental studio take filler oddly titled 'Bok to Bach' (British accent tongue in cheek) for the flip. But was that really a Jerry Ross or maybe a UK product... The Father's Angels was never released stateside on Heritage but its 'A' side was Jerry Ross Philly recording. Like his previous Showstoppers 'Eeny Meeny' also released on M-G-M two month earlier and that "opened" the British M-G-M doors in hope for more Mr. Ross "million" sellers...

The Odd and Wonderfull 'wall of sound' of Big Don's Rebellion filling in the room toped by an ecstatic singer counting its blessings punctuating the inevitable evidence of the inconceivable reality that ; 'It Was True' Huh - breathe... Music, lyrics, atmosphere the whole drama shebang on a still lovely VG++ (going through EX) label and playing copy. Unusual yet iconic Northern Soul record that over the years would prove less rare than it sounded at first. Thanks for that but never the less a must own. With a more than deserving flip side for those with adventurous taste or daring to break the Dee-Jay norm with its most enthusiastic 'Smokin' title flip side for a double treat. Spare copy let go. ethon it was true.mp3

What bootleg ? I only now see the vinyl one. Easy then because the original is styrene. Original stuck on label on styrene and bootleg molded in vinyl label

Only had an Australian Astor label and a Caribbean Pye permutation.

Was only replying to 'Still Diggin' wanting the thread not to go all over the place implying that with only American artists or recordings (although not specified) getting only a UK release this would help to concentrate on such collection of UK 7" items staying focus on Northern Soul and not going into Carribean (UK) acts or whatever... But then not being able to mention Jackie Edwards 'I feel so bad' for example then. Although I am sure that many would disagree to revoke the record from this tread. And although no matter how this soul less record IMO is from a Jamaican singer recorded in the UK I can't deny it is a high prized UK Northern Soul classic record none the less. So if Northern Soul was Black American Soul music based or proclaiming to be it was also about made with a lot of other things. Still is. Leaving many outside records dealers in a daze as to what Northern Soul was / is as those UK wants lists sent everywhere are clearly not black soul music only orientated. There I was only teasing 'Still Diggin'. Anyway the OP didn't mention the origin of the artists or of the recording sessions even. Focusing only on "Northern Soul" (that could include a lot of things, right ?) UK 7" records without no other form of original physical existence. With that in mind I believe it leaves enough room to gather enough valid entries while remaining strict on the criteria.

As Levi Jackson only on UK. But it got a French, Australian and Jamaican release credited as Solomon King.

I'd seriously doubt that as it's not the hardest one to come by. Although not the commonest one either. And I've seen few over the years in almost Mint condition. But it's a 'popular' one so indeed it maybe only missed selection...

No Neither

And this is exactly what Northern Soul is also made off ; from the best to the worst...

After a very clean looking and playing copy white promo copy. PM me if you have that to let go off. Thanks

Yes that lead... Ernie & Ed. 'indication' on Jay Boy Ray Merrell 'tears of joy' on Jay Boy The Bob and Earl band 'dance little girl' on Jay Boy Tom Greene 'endless confusion' on Action

Feel So Bad Jackie Edwards came out on a French EP on Vogue even though it's an alternate take with extra female choruses. So after consideration on such critical matter the UK Island is indeed a sole UK release. And this French EP a contender for a future thread on here for such sole French Northern Soul 45 listing...

Double check of the second first or middle names... Not bad OK. Thanks for link too George. After one week without further better leads on here or elsewhere for that matter I've decided to award this most complete yet not definitive 'answer' if ever. Allowing somehow to confirm the two differently named band as one no matter the slight formations continuous formations.