Rare Toones

RARE TOONES – RARE SALES DEC 4TH UK Grading Scale: M- / E+ / E / E- UK Postage: Special Delivery £11.50 International Postage: Tracked & Signed £20.00 Payment: PayPal (f&f), Bank Transfer, Cheque, Cash E-mail: raretoones@gmail.com Tel: 07951 600068 . Here we have 3 classic northern soul rarities. As usual, it's first come, first serve. Good Luck!! SENSATIONS - DEMANDING MAN - WAY OUT (E-) £1,000 SOLD This classic rarity always hits the mark, an uptempo group monster which seldom comes up for sale nowadays, with most Its a rare one. This copy has some marks to vinyl but retains gloss and plays through loud and strong with no issues, at £2k in M- condition, here's your chance to acquire it at a bargain price. TY KARIM - YOU JUST DON'T KNOW - ROMARK (M-) £2,000 ON HOLD WOW! A stunning mid-tempo dancer, and oh so popular that it was bootlegged and also released on Kent a few years back. This is the super rare original on Romark in perfect M- condition. The piano intro is instantly recognisable and has become a dance floor magnet. An absolute classic rarity in perfect condition. FIVE CHANCES - STRANGER I LOVE YOU B/W I'M GONNA MISS YOU (E) £1,500 SOLD Has to rank among the very best in 60's mid-tempo harmony northern . This 45 exploded onto the scene almost 20 years ago and has remained illusive and rare. The owners of Finch records were tracked down some years ago and amongst their residual stock only 2 copies were found, hence why most of the copies of this rarity were found in the wild. Both sides are sublime dancers with a huge following and always in-demand. This is copy has a few marks and spots on vinyl, but overall a very acceptable copy in E condition.

RARE TOONES – RARE SALES NOV 24th UK Grading Scale: M- / E+ / E / E- UK Postage: Special Delivery £11.50 International Postage: Tracked & Signed £20.00 Payment: PayPal (f&f), Bank Transfer, Cheque, Cash E-mail: raretoones@gmail.com Tel: 07951 600068 . Here we have 3 classic northern soul rarities. As usual, it's first come, first serve. Good Luck!! L. ALLEN - CAN'T WE TALK IT OVER - GREEN DOLPHIN (E+) £1,100 One of the many discoveries by that dynamic duo Arthur Fenn and Dave Raistrick in the early 80's. Out of Pittsburgh this wonderful dancer hit the scene with a wallop. This copy has some marks to label, but the vinyl is in pristine M- condition, hence the E+ grading. UTOPIAS - GIRLS ARE AGAINST ME - LASALLE (M-) £4,000 A 'rarest of the rare' mid-tempo dancer, loved by dancers as it sweeps you up to heaven in a floating dream. One for the 'never to be parted' box. Simply gorgeous in beautiful condition. Super Rare. EPSILONS - MIND IN A BIND - HEM (M-) £800 This amazing release has been overlooked for so long standing in the shadow of the Cashmeres, but every bit as good and possibly just as rare. Mid-tempo Shrine influenced northern soul at it's very best. One you just don't see for sale anymore. This copy is in perfect M- condition.

RARE TOONES – RARE SALES NOV 17th UK Grading Scale: M- / E+ / E / E- UK Postage: Special Delivery £11.50 International Postage: Tracked & Signed £20.00 Payment: PayPal (f&f), Bank Transfer, Cheque, Cash E-mail: raretoones@gmail.com Tel: 07951 600068 . Here we have 3 classic northern soul rarities. As usual, it's first come, first serve. Good Luck!! SHAMETTS - DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME - GOLD DUST (M-) £2,200 In the late 70's this record was one of the biggest records on the northern soul scene, ranked among the best 'girlie dancers' ever to echo in many of the great hallowed halls of the time. Has remained rare and hardly ever comes up for sale. This copy is in stunning condition. Play it out and witness instant dance floor affection. ARIN DEMAIN - SILENT TREATMENT - BLUE STAR (E+/M-) £2,800 A heavyweight oldie in northern soul collecting. This record was one of the great cover-ups in the late Wigan era aka 'Not another Day'. It's unmistakeable intro alone, just calls you to the dancefloor, its pleading lyrics and engulfing arrangements renders you lost in the moment. A gorgeous copy. Very Rare. COLT 45's - LADY LADY - JERRY (M-) £1,000 Sophisticated uptempo rarity of pedigree and brilliant dancer. Increasing popularity and in-demand. One of my personal favs and set to rise rapidly in value. Lovely copy and a great price, grab it while you can.

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RARE TOONES – RARE AUCTION - ENDS 7PM GMT 11th NOV 2024 UK Grading Scale: M- / E+ / E / E- UK Postage: Special Delivery £11.50 International Postage: Tracked & Signed £20.00 Payment: PayPal (f&f), Bank Transfer, Cheque, Cash E-mail: raretoones@gmail.com Tel: 07951 600068 . Offers are invited on these two extremely rare northern soul 45's. Never before offered for sale on public auction. Good luck SOUND FILES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. TRADES WELCOME - Here's how it works. Before you bid, send trade list with condition. By return, we send back trade-in value on each item. Trades-ins are accepted against all items over £2,000. Each trade-in item must carry a value of at least 10% of your bid price, total trade-in's upto 50% of your bid price (upto 5 items). Trade-ins must be agreed before you submit your bid. THE PRECISIONS - SUGAR AIN'T SWEET - DREW (E+) OIRO £10,000 WOW!!! Now let's get serious. You are looking at one of the all time rarest original northern soul 45's in existence. Rumoured to have to have been pulled from release due to a pressing fault causing a skip. We can categorically confirm that that such urban myths are not the case. This E+ copy, by far the best copy of the two, possibly three copies known to exist, plays beautifully from start to finish, clear and bright in every sense. This record is classic dead centre uptempo Detroit northern of the highest quality. An iconic piece, rank confidently in the top 3 of impossible to obtain, and this is the copy to acquire being gorgeous in condition. guarantied exclusivity and kudos all the way, and unlike Frank Wilson, its not overplayed , how could it be, no one has it. The flip is a haunting mid-tempo number echoing a mood similar to another of their releases 'Such Misery', popular in the late Wigan era. The chance of ever seeing this piece available again are remote. THE BEE JAYS - TOO FOND OF YOU B/W HOW DO YOU FEEL - J-V (E+) OIRO £5,000 One of the few great and hardly known mid/uptempo group northern 45's. If you like the Magnetics, you're gonna love this one. A storming double header of gigantic proportions. Out of Morristown, Pensilvania comes this amazing release, it's full on northern with harmonies and breaks galore. It's remained rare and I know of only one other copy. In the right hands this is a future monster and destined for greatness. A victim of its own rarity, this killer two-sider is set and ready to go big, a floorpacker in the waiting. If you know this 45, then you will be in no doubt of it's class and rarity. Top drawer and once again, when have you ever seen one for sale. This copy is a strong E+. JAY BEES - HOW DO YOU FEEL - JV.wav

RARE TOONES – LIST 16 UK Grading Scale: M- / E+ / E / E- UK Postage: Special Delivery £8.50 International Postage: Tracked & Signed £15.00 Payment: PayPal (f&f), Bank Transfer, Cheque, Cash E-mail: raretoones@gmail.com Tel: 07951 600068 These 5 need no commentary, First come first serve. There's a couple on here which you may never see again. GOOD LUCK! . ANTHONY & DELSONICS - EVERYTIME - EMERGE (E) £1,750 THE PHONETICS - JUST A BOYS DREAM - TRUDEL £3,500 DENNIS EDWARDS - JONNIE ON THE SPOT - INTERNATIONAL SOULSVILLE (E+) - MIN BID £5,000 VICKIE BAINES - COUNTRY GIRL - PARKWAY - IMPOSSIBLY RARE MINT STOCK COPY - £3,000 ON SOLD LOCATIONS - MISTER DIAMOND MAN - RONPAUL (E) - £2,500 SOLD

RARE TOONES – LIST 15 Grading Scale: M- / VG+ / VG / VG- UK Postage: Special Delivery £8.50 International Postage: Tracked & Signed £15.00 Payment: PayPal (f&f), Bank Transfer, Cheque, Cash E-mail: raretoones@gmail.com Tel: 07951 600068 Three amazing rare soul 45's in beautiful condition. WOW!!!.... ... here you go, check out scans. Have included www.youtube.com links to tracks, in case you need them. All 3 items are in lovely clean condition. Don't sleep, these are gonna fly! . . THE PROFS - LOOK AT YOU / THERE WAS A WOMAN - CURR (M-/VG++) £3,500 A heavy weight rarity here and hardly ever offered for sale. Two awesome group northern sides fast becoming a classic. THE ULTIMATES - THAT'S WHY I LOVE YOU / GOTTA GET OUT - VALENTINE (VG++) £3,000 One of the most wanted low-rider 45's on the planet. But wait! Flip it over and you have hidden, a totally under the radar sister funk driven uptempo dancer. Covered at Burnley many years ago as The Fabuletts. Super Rare. JIMMY BURNS - CAN'T GET OVER / WHERE DOES THAT LEAVE ME - DISPO - (VG+) £2,000 Almost totally overlooked is this very rare brilliant Chicago release from Jimmy Burns. Perfect 70's crossover dancer.

LAST FEW COPIES.... virtually sold out, PM if you'd like to reserve one. It's a rare release, when they're gone they're gone! “FREEDOM IS A LONELY RIDE” We can all use a little freedom At least that’s what you said Miles and miles and miles of empty Highway Stretching out ahead Now I’m free You released me from your spell And I’m free But as far as I can tell Being free That’s not what I wanted to feel Deep down inside Yeah, for me… I don’t need your freedom Freedom’s a lonely ride Now this old ride is rollin’ And I guess I’m behind the wheel Miles and miles and miles to go baby I just don’t know how to feel But I’m free And only time will tell That I am free Still, this hurts like hell Being free That’s not what I wanted to feel Not there by your side Yeah, for me… I don’t need your freedom Freedom’s a lonely ride (Inst) Being free No that’s not what I wanted to feel Cause of my pride Yeah, for me… I don’t need your freedom Freedom’s a lonely ride

RARE TOONES – LIST 15 Grading Scale: M- / VG+ / VG / VG- UK Postage: Special Delivery £8.50 International Postage: Tracked & Signed £15.00 Payment: PayPal (f&f), Bank Transfer, Cheque, Cash E-mail: raretoones@gmail.com Tel: 07951 600068 Four mouth watering and seldom seen rare soul 45's in stunning condition. WOW!!!.... ... here you go, check out scans. Have included www.youtube.com links to tracks, in case you need them. Both items are in top drawer condition. THE VONDELLS - HEY GIRL YOU'VE CHANGED - AIRTOWN (M-/VG++) £3,000 HOLD Up-tempo group harmony northern soul all the way here. Infectious dancer with driving organ breaks which sets dance floors alight. Incredibly rare and never seen for sale. This is a stunningly beautiful copy, no upgrades required. https://youtu.be/0F_92MWUaIsGEORGE GEORGE KIRBY - WHAT CAN I DO. - CADET - (M-/VG++) £600 SOLD Monster of a record here with George searching for a way to avoid inevitable heartbreak. As soulful as it gets. This record has proved to be one of the rarer releases on this famed label. A lovely clean copy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3C_463zgGY THE DC MAGNATONES - DOES SHE LOVE ME - DC MAGNETONES - (VG+) £3,500 HOLD Out of the capital city comes this impossibly rare mid-tempo masterpiece. A dancers delight, with high kudos guaranteed. Some usual light wear to label and wax, plays wonderfully. https://youtu.be/7UWkCX4vXas BIG BO & ARROWS (featuring THE FOUR M'S) - I'VE GOT TO GO - GAY SHEL (M-) £4,000 Mid-tempo magic and a truly 'Rarest of the Rare' 45. Hardly anyone has this elusive and highly sought after 45. Virtually unknown to most dancers and venues. Condition is top notch. https://youtu.be/22Nwm058PXU .

RARE TOONES – LIST 13 Grading Scale: M- / VG+ / VG / VG- UK Postage: Special Delivery £8.50 International Postage: Tracked & Signed £15.00 Payment: PayPal (f&f), Bank Transfer, Cheque, Cash E-mail: raretoones@gmail.com Tel: 07951 600068 Having had so many requests for these two 45's. We have decided to invite offers for either or both of these extremely rare original 45's. 'Open to Offers' close at Sunday 16th at 5pm GMT, unless sold prior. Here you go, check out scans. Have included www.youtube.com links to tracks, in case you need them. Both items are in top drawer condition. THE PRECISIONS - MY SENSE OF DIRECTION - HEN-MAR (M-) Hot as they come, this has to be one of the landmark funky soul 45's over the past 15 years. Originally covered up by Mark Dobson as 'The Four Perfections' I believe. Has never turned up and remained ridiculously rare despite being known by some collecting hounds for some 30 years. The flip is a killer sweet soul number, with a cult following in the USA and Japan. THE FOUR ADANTES - HIPPER THAN ME - MODO (M-/VG++) This 45 has proved elusive for many a collector for decades. Easily the rarest 45 on the label. Drop the needle and almost instantly that MoDo pedigree blasts through into a gorgeous rift filled dancer which has Bob & Gene written all over it. Interest in this 45 has reached fever point over recent months. Here is an opportunity to acquire it in beautiful condition. .

RARE TOONES – LIST 12 All of these 45’S are available on a first come, first serve basis. Happy Hunting! Grading Scale: M- / VG+ / VG / VG- UK Postage: Special Delivery £8.50 International Postage: Tracked & Signed £15.00 Payment: PayPal (f&f), Bank Transfer, Cheque, Cash E-mail: raretoones@gmail.com Tel: 07951 600068 . THE CELEBRITIES - I CHOOSE YOU - BOSS VG+ £3,000 A beautiful copy of this monster all-nighter sound. Full on group northern dancer of the highest order. Vinyl almost M- all but the faintest of marks, labels are clean and undamaged save two x's. MANHATTANS - ALL I WANT IS YOUR LOVE - CARNIVAL VG/VG+ £25 As good as it gets and one of the best doubleheaders around. Dead centre 'full on' group northern with a gorgeous group soul flip. A strong VG with a few marks. Plays loud and clear. EARL DUFF - THIS LITTLE GIRL OF MINE - CEE DEE M- £30 An uncommon record, just waiting to go. Rarely found in the wild and vanishing fast. Killer late 60's crossover with early funky modern vibes, harmonies, breaks, it got the lot really. ACOUSTICS - LIVING IN HARD TIMES - CHERRY BLOSSOM M- £75 Rare original 1st label press. Came to us directly from Max Kidd, along with a few other interesting test pressings and acetates. Awesome 70's dancer which sounds just perfect for todays dance floors. SHADES OF JADE - WHY DOES IT FEEL SO RIGHT - DORE VG/VG+ £450 A very rare release on this iconic label, killer dancer. Label has some marks, vinyl is VG+ with gloss. Plays loud and strong. A hard one. LITTLE JOHNNY HAMILTON - OH HOW I LOVE YOU - DORE VG+ £1,000 Rare, great and always in-demand. Lovely clean copy of this all-time classic. VIVIAN COPELAND - OH NO NOT MY BABY - D'ORO M- £75 Another cracking toone, which is becoming increasingly hard to find. GERALDINE JONES - BABY I'M LEAVING YOU - EASTERN M- £25 Powerful RnB edged northern dancer. Nice. THE UTOPIAS - GIRLS ARE AGAINST ME - LA'SALLE VG+/M- £6,000 FloorPacker! Sweet mid-tempo magic at it's very best. This elusive rarity is offered here in stunning VG+/M- condition, a beauty to behold and an absolute joy to dance to. WILLIE TEE - PLEASE DON'T GO - NOLE (Promo) VG+ £2,000 One of his rarest and best 45's. Wanted on several scenes with the incredible 'My Heart Remembers' on the flip, a knee dropping sweet ballad of gigantic proportions. A solid clean VG+ copy with some slight marks and discolouration to label. ROCKY GIL & BISHOPS - ITS NOT THE END - TEARDROP VG+ £450 ON HOLD Rare Texas release and one of the very best on the label. Uptempo harmonies with horns and breaks. Hidden on the flip is a stunning sweet group soul ballad. Perfect labels, vinyl would be M-, save a few light marks. A lovely clean copy. RIGHT COMBINATION - SAVE YOUR LOVE FOR ME - TRC VG+ £180 Under the radar, driving funky modern. Rare Memphis release. Bags of head room and potential in this record. GENE MIDDLETON - YOU CAN GET IT NOW - SOUL TOWN VG+ £275 Deep Southern influenced quality mid-tempo dancer, with aching deep number on the flip. SENSATIONS - DEMANDING MAN - WAY OUT VG £1,800 Storming northern rarity, with an overlooked strong raw edged dancer on flip. Labels perfectly are undamaged with usual wear stains, Vinyl has numerous surface marks, plays loud and strong. A solid keeper until a minter comes along. THATS ALL FOLKS!! .

His name is David Flynn, goes under the name of Anoraks Corner, you'll find him on Facebook.Used to live & DJ in London at Notradame,Dome etc.A terrific guy and knows the Jap scene inside out. Hit him up, I'm sure he'll give you the load down. Have fun.

SEVEN FROM HEAVEN A few jawdropping original rare soul 45s here. Scans below, all in E or above condition. PM, call or text to reserve. UK Postage: Special Delivery £8.50 International Postage: Tracked & Signed £14.00 Payment: PayPal (F&F), Bank Transfer E-mail: raretoones@gmail.com Tel: +44 (0) 7951 600068 BLENDELLS on DONTEE (E copy) £3,000 (some marks to label and vinyl. JIMMY MACK on PALMER (E copy) £2,000 (some marks to label and vinyl) BOLD BREED (MOOD FOR LOVE) on BOLD BREED (E+ Copy) £1,800 DEBONAIRES ON SOUL CLICK (M copy) £1,000 LIMITATIONS on BACONE (M copy) £1,000 SOUL BROTHER SIX on LYNDELL (E+ Copy) £1,000 (a very rare white promo!, Some marks to label) MARTINIQUES on ME-O (E Copy) £2,800 (again, impossible rare white promo, I've never seen another. some marks on vinyl and some light water stains to label)