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  1. Jack Ashford Just Productions - CDKEND 447 Personally I hate recycling! paper in this bin, garden waste in that bin etc etc ......but back in Detroit in the late sixties Jack Ashford was the top man when it came to the recycling of band tracks, many rescued from the recently defunct Pied Piper production set up. Backing tracks previously used for the likes of the Hesitations, September Jones & the incredibly talented Lorraine Chandler were sweetened, remixed & furnished with fresh lyrics before being shopped to the many Detroit independent labels such as Sepia, Premium Stuff & Inter/Soul all in there own way trying to become the next Hitsville. Kent recently acquired the output of the legendary Just Productions a set up comprising of Jack Ashford, Shelley Haimes and label owner Andrew Harris. This partnership of Detroit movers and shakers was formed following the demise of the Pied Piper productions team. Let's look at some of the included output , starting with what can only be described has a "floor shaking power house" of Eddie Parker's - I'm Gone! these days to acquire an original 1968 copy on the Awake imprint would set you back in the region of a cool 5k such is the demand for this piece of floor filling class, interestingly this was recycled from one of the Hesitations long players on Kapp " that's what love is"(I had always wrongly assumed it had been Eddie Parker's version that was cut first) other landmarks in rare soul circles include Eddie Parker's 1970 recording of "Love You Baby" it's interesting to read that original Promo copies had been sent to the UK on release by none other than "Funk Brother" Mr Jack Ashford himself to plug his latest offering. With artists such as the Four Sonics, Sandra Richardson & Billy Sha-Rae featured & all of course presented in what has become a market leading level of audio quality. Of course not all of Just Productions output were stompers this collection also includes a number of class mid tempo shufflers and deep soul winners some with a little west coast sophistication added for good measure, on a personal note I was delighted to see the inclusion of Softouch's "After you give your all" (Prodigal 618) for no other reason that anyone bumping into Preston Cyberman Gaz Kellet during the late eighties would of likely had a copy of the said record thrust into there face followed by a detailed description of why this disc should be purchased ASAP & promptly inserted in there own collection, incidentally the flip on the rare stock copy "Say that you love me boy" is superb. Extensive in depth sleeve notes from Ady Croasdell with some interesting documents and label shots and I would guess just the paperwork alone for a project such has this would be a real headache! Mainly due to the overlapping of compositions & productions credits with the related Pied Piper stable, and although a couple of the songs will have graced product from elsewhere? You can rest assured this is THE fully licensed and legitimate package from the original masters and when you add to this the previously unissued material it certainly compliments what is a recommended purchase and therefore deserves its 4 star rating **** Paul Johnson March 2016 1 I'm Gone Eddie Parker 2 Sweet Baby Al Gardner 3 Do It (instrumental) Johnny Griffith 4 Lets Do It Again Billy Sha-Rae 5 Where Are You The Four Sonics 6 Love You Baby Eddie Parker 7 Stay Here With Me Sandra Richardson 8 Paybacks A Drag The Smith Brothers 9 Body Chains Eddie Parker 10 I'll Fly To Your Open Arms Jack Ashford 11 After You Give Your All Softouch 12 There Can Be A Better Way The Smith Brothers 13 Crying Clown Billy Sha-Rae 14 Don't Take Your Love The Magnificents 15 But If You Must Go Eddie Parker 16 Don't Leave Me Baby Ray Gant & The Arabian Knights 17 I Can't Stand It Al Gardner 18 Tell Me You're Mine The Four Sonics - Plus One 19 I Need You're Love Lee Rodgers 20 Do The Choo Choo (vocal) Jack Ashford & The Sound Of New Detroit 21 Did She Do It To You Ray Gant & Unknown Female (previously unissued) 22 The Ring Sandra Richardson (previously unissued version) 23 Don't Worry The Smith Brothers (previously unissued) 24 Deserted Garden Sandra Richardson (previously unissued) Video Preview More info via http://acerecords.co.uk/jack-ashford-just-productions
  2. A look at yet another 'just' released this week album from Kent Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
  3. One from me that sort of typifies the genre' Darrel Banks - I'm the one who loves you - Stax?
  4. Mack Starr - Down by the waterhole - Chene M- £70 SOLD Channel 3 - The sweetest thing - Dakar W.DJ M- £180 Brown Sugar - The game is over - Capitol W.DJ M- £50 Hoagy Lands - The next in line - Laurie Vg+ £50 SOLD Eddie Parker - Love you baby - Ashford (small Archer stamped) Vg+ £50 HOLD The Hit Pack - Never say no to your baby - Soul Vg+ £30 Al Kent - The way you've been acting lately - Ric Tic M- £40 David Martin - You're Mighty Right - Rekord Vg+ £45 Jean Wells - What have I got to lose - Calla VG+ £25 Del Royals - Man of Value - Mercury w/demo VG + £25 Vivian Copeland - He knows my key D'ORO EX £25 Patti & the Emblems - You took advantage of a good thing - Herald Ex £25 Barbara Mason - Ain't got nobody - Artic VG+ £15 Chuck Jackson - I only get this feeling ABC w/demo Stereo/ Mono Ex+ £20 Ronnie Dyson - Lady in Red - Columbia w/demo Ex £25 Ron & the Embracers - You came into my heart- Spectrum Ex £100 Lucky Laws - Who is she - One-derful M £30 The Emotions - Somebody New - Twin Stacks w/demo Ex+ £25 Harold Andrews - Since I talk to my baby- HLS w/demo VG £30 Mel Vena Allen - The bigger your heart - Salvador Ex £60 PM or text 07834740792 to reserve Payment by PayPal, Cheque or cash at your risk! Money Back if not Happy no probs....... Regards Triode Normal Postage charges for 7" singles 1st Class recorded delivery is now £2.50 For one record with no extra charge for 2 additional items. Special delivery is £7 Overseas : Europe is £3.50 airmail £9 registered post
  5. love just about all their output but my faves are "Where can I find her" & "Lady in Blue"(previously unissued from a Sequel box set).......superb group! Triode
  6. Rick out of interest approx how many would Global of pressed of a typical release? any truth in the story of a UK Peachtree label?
  7. U.S.A. Northern Originals! Mack Starr - Down by the waterhole - Chene M- £75 Channel 3 - The sweetest thing - Dakar W.DJ M- £180 JJ Barnes - Real Humdinger - Ric Tic RARE W.DJ Vg+WOL £60 Brown Sugar - The game is over - Capitol W.DJ M- £70 Hoagy Lands - The next in line - Laurie Vg+ £50 Eddie Parker - Love you baby - Ashford (Archer stamped) Vg+ £50 The Hit Pack - Never say no to your baby - Soul Vg+ £35 Al Kent - The way you've been acting lately - Ric Tic M- £40 David Martin - You're Mighty Right - Rekord Vg+ £50 British Northern Originals! Bobby Freeman - C'Mon and swim - PYE Int Vg £35 Jackie Deshannon - Find me love - Liberty Vg+ £35 The Soulful Strings - Burning Spear - Chess Vg+ £40 PM to reserve ALL above include signed for UK postage money back returns ...No probs! Cheers Paul
  8. For sale a red & white Atlantic DJ copy Innocent Bystanders. - "Frantic Escape" Absolutely one of the very best Detroit Instrumentals ever!..............a brilliant piece of Richard "popcorn" Wylie genius £40 including UK signed for postage condition M- pm to reserve, payment by PayPal, transfer or cheque
  9. Hi Glen hope your well, I suggest you try Mace on here, I'm certain he had one at Lowton in his sales box. ATB Paul
  10. Good point Mick it could well be 8" though there is no mention in the description......
  11. Sound file on eBay sounds spot on to me & very clear, but a few things would concern me a) the small centre hole b) the large run in groove c) the size of the label in proportion to the disk if you compare it to Andy's disk d) the copy Richard has/had was completely different from memory in that the writing was a thick marker type pen it may well be be totally legit but I would advise a little caution.
  12. A couple of SAS of GB bits including a playlist
  13. Excellent release always liked the Instrumental (even if the editing on the grapevine album was shocking) & can't believe this vocal was not played with the other Betty Boo tracks?
  14. Very sad news indeed R.I.P. Mr Clay.
  15. Ted, can you confirm letters under the label? In the area of the c & t in the word production of your scan? just to prove I'm not imagining this.............. Weird how things like this stick in the brain. regards
  16. Doesn't the original have "raised" letters underneath the label ? similar to the epitome of sound, could be a quick way of spotting the boot.
  17. "Originals of the following 45's wanted to make 2106 a far happier place for all concerned :-)" Steve 2106 ? have you been drinking by any chance!!! Or perhaps your in no hurry to get these gems A.T.B. For 2016 x
  18. Looking for a copy of Big & the Evolution on Stomp Town Records if anyone wants to sell or trade a copy of this please PM me with price & condition many thanks Triode
  19. Bloody Hell! Never knew it existed on a original Dub always thought it to be unissued tape then the RCA acetate that Richard used to play, Mark is it the same take? always had a soft spot for all things Harthon they to me had there own sound with clear crisp production on top of a deep bass backbeat thanks for posting made my day triode
  20. David Ruffin You can come running back to me Rick James Fool on the street Bottom & Co. Gonna find a true love
  21. My copy came from Stuart Brackenbridge (ex Mr M's the Soul Twins & a very nice fella) @ Wigan Tiffs one memorable night along with Yvonne Baker Issue!, Johnny Caswell Issue, Joe Mathews Issue a few years later sold the Eula Cooper to Rod Shard & Dave Withers only to buy it back 2 or 3 days later!! can't imagine parting with it again....


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