Baz Atkinson

It is incredibly sad news he was such a decent humble man. He had huge knowledge of all things soulful and and was so unassuming, my condolences to his family and to his many friends many of which he made at the Wilton Ballroom. R.i.P Dave Box.

Drop me a PM -Thousands sold on Facebook,next day delivery ,condition stated,I always dispatch recorded with next day delivery. Sales (priced to sell ) PayPal as a gift £2.50 UK Recorded -World £9 to sign/£5 standard Have a listen !!The Artistics -This heart of mine -Okeh -would be ex but some tiny light marks a very strong vg+ plays perfect £70 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=433nN9OfI58 The Ethics -Look at me now /tomorrow -Vent ex to nm £35 SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYTL85bnsKs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74sN-RE0pmw stunner ! Eddie Purrell -The spoiler -Volt NM stunning copy £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs0dlBc3BuA J J Barnes -Evidence/ill keep coming back -Buddah ex £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiXmIRxoi98 cracker ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQVmwt3NqnQ fab cut ! AAron Neville -Ape Man -Safari demo woosh love it £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRGWINaXiE4 Herman Griffin -are you for me or against me -Magic Touch nm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alfJYZYpD-M £12.50 will not get a better cheap 45 just brilliant !!

I have enjoyed reading this, bit like soul source was 10 years ago with a bit passion expressed etc to me that is the crux of the problem.To me the scene sadly lacks some of the characters that "wore their heart on their sleeve" and had the thirst to get out and about and more importantly be receptive to new sounds.It seems to me people are so desperate to DJ (which lets face it only a a good handful have done it over the years with grace and vigour) that their miss the point entirely ie go out with lifelong friends get off ya bollox and have a cracking time.The scene has become a parody of itself with insane prices being paid for mediocre records ie trends not quality -pats on the back and you do my do ill do yours and the creme de la resistance MORE DJS AT DOS THAN ACTUAL PUNTERS. All this mixed with age as Dave rightly points out and a flagging upfront scene (chalky hits the nail on the head)which features the same djs most of the time adds to a real feeling that perhaps the best days are gone.I agree that their are some great niche dos out there playing lovely sweet and deep soul and long may that side of it continue "but believe me its not as good as been absolutely in the zone,dancing to the Barons of Soul or Jesse James love is alright completely and utterly mullered lol,to me that is the essence of it and sadly people would rather put a picture of themselves on facebook stood over dj decks than actually support the very limited dos that are still trying at least to play lesser known stuff.

New Batch folks-PayPal as a gift -£2.50 UK Recorded -World £9 or £5 special on request -Have a little listen !! Drop me a PM -next day delivery and full returns if not happy.The Masqueraders -how big is big/please take me back -Bell demo NM 2 bell sound stamp bueatiful xover anthem +flip £65https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X6MCZywOAc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxeVpmYXfXg Nolan Chance -Ill never forget you/im loving nothing -Thomas DEMO NM incredible double sider in fab knick £40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egWjx-BjEL8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4tBjOrOsAg Clarence Reid -Along came a women -Taystar NM £10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIGhutrfbUQ GET IT White Family Band -Little bit smarter/hey miss America -Duke demo nm 2 incredible sides xover and sweet nice record £40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O38VzHh48E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7br9pgHUYOA incredible. Willie Hatcher -Head over heels/whos got a women King Demo strong vg+ 2 sec his on head side a snip at £22.50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obkNFG2i03U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Tjw4vKKZs Lattimore Brown -So says my heart -Sound Stage 7 DEMO vg+ Strong copy few light marks etc a nice rare demo £45https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qb7dDAiUTE Deal.Eddie Parker -Cant you see /choo choo -Jaywalking Demo NM 2 absolute killas imho a must for the funky side £25https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8Uu0s8Tf8 The Family Circle -Hope you really love me/love makes -Sky Disc EX 2 great cuts x Sam play back in day etc £20 THE FOLLOWING ARE £10 EACH OR £50 FOR THE EIGHT !! Tyrone Davis -Good company/confessing -Hit sound EX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfl56Pf2Czo James Brown -Hustle -Dead on it -Polydoor EX wosssh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZePxnIZybI The Persians -too much pride/thats if you want me too-ABC ex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-tKCX6a52k killa flip also Superior Movement -For you -CIM DEMO EX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgQp6DzAc9Y Magic Tones -its better /together we shall -Mahs EX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_-gW6aJSeM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toHhjAbveHI Gerri hall -Mr Blues -Atco - EX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_tqGXo0mOY Rudy Love -Aint nothing spooky -Calla ex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNbqdxa7KTY Touch of Class -IM IN HEAVEN -Midland demo ex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g58KMdaeCro

Drop me a PM folks -next day delivery always send recorded-thousands sold on facebook strict grading NM EX VG+ VG +G PM for postage special or first class recorded ! The Traits -too good to be true/gotta keep my cool -Garrison EX rare first issue on the much harder orange Garrison £175https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9ocVZsMvkI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2u8KEFLSI Lattimore Brown -So says my heart -Sound Stage 7 DEMO vg+ Strong copy few light marks etc a nice rare demo £70https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qb7dDAiUTE Willie Hatcher -Head over heels/whos got a women King Demo strong vg+ 2 sec his on head side a snip at £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obkNFG2i03U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Tjw4vKKZs The Girls -Hurts still here/mark my word-Memphis vg+ lovely play copy of this bueatiful double sided xover cut £25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlYJpF9XxBs wol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnM9gHmVz-I Joe Wilson -sweetness -Dynamo EX tip from me killa £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07HRDWsTOxIP.J -Tender loving care -Tamla demo vg+ coffee stain one side https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmitU8cZc5M £15 Willaim Bell -Mavis Staples -Loves sweet sensation/ -Stax EX another tip for £15 bloody incredible record imho £15 sold sold sold sold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBCm1uPxQYc

Very sad news,he was full of life along with Gary Welsh I looked forward to his tapes in the late eighties always educating me with his elegant taste and crushing wit.I used to chuckle when I would get a tape with all the killa recent 12inch soul cuts he would rave about on the Budweiser Showdown logo etc,in return I would send him a 90 minutes of in your face sixties soul which never ever went unappreciated. Condolences to his family and close friends a true giant of the heart has left us this week.

I use soul source grading back on soul source after break regular seller facebook etc. Drop me a pm.Next day delivery full refund if not satisfied. NEW BATCH -Have a listen -PayPal as a gift £2.50 UK Recorded World £9 to sign/£5 standard. Special on request. The Carbo Brothers -What can I give her -Cenco vg+ strong player Hank +Claude rarity on highly collectable logo £150 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtJkbL5Clb0 The Visitors -What about me/my love is ready -Tangerine EX incredible 2 sider northern soul and crossover perfection £100 also got a vg plus for 80 plays perfect ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfKCQHcFqH8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg_v4q6kOF4 Ray Lewis -Too sweet to be lonely/sitting at home -Dar EX 2 absolute killas and a tough one also sweet killa £125 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnlwtn1ZDZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pA9MwQsZZM The Soultones -You and me baby/I want what I want -Valise EX incredible northern banger and sweet killa EX £40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTQC7DFRf9c the flipside is an absolute killa folks no soudclip on youtube. Leon Collins -I just wanna say i love you -Elf demo EX £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfTxZ9EbHqA Fab xover. Superlatives-dont walk away/i dont know how -Dynamics strong vg+to ex on this double sided killa nice on dynamics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjJ_8XnKZak £22.50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJQvnOnLxn0 The Magic Tones -its better/together we shall overcome -Mahs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toHhjAbveHI EX £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1n6FPf0Ap8 The Intriques -in a moment -Yew strong vg+ plays perfect lovely philly soul should be spun a million times £12.50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWHwBgnHvVk

I use soul source grading -drop me a pm regular seller facebook (thousands sold ) etc next day delivery send recorded.PayPal as a gift £2.50 UK Recorded -World £9 to sign/£5 standard. Ray Lewis -too sweet to be lonely/sitting at home -Dar EX nice price on this killa 2 incredible sides remained tough a snip compared to disgogs etc. £130https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnlwtn1ZDZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pA9MwQsZZM Superlatives -Lonely in a crowd/dont walk away -Dynamics vg+ both essential strong play copy wol,nice on this logo,great timeless record. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ0zNlokE38 £25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJQvnOnLxn0 Gene Chandler -here comes the tears -Costellation Demo EX Stunning record imho got a few with wol EX VINYL £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEPLQdF5RkI Etta James -The love of my man -Chess EX fab sister funker needs a few spins imho. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaDL1mocidg £15 Consumer Rapport -love brings tears -Wing and Prayer EX few light marks -killa modern soul not too easy no soundclip remained elusive etc £30 The Platters-hear speak see no evil -Musicor EX another Detroit killa just dont make records like this anymore £17.50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BODLS27ecgQ The Intriques -in a moment -Yew strong vg+ plays perfect lovely philly soul should be spun a million times £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWHwBgnHvVk The Poets -A sure thing/so you -Symbol EX to NM lovely demo for the cost of a pint and pizza group soul quality £12.50https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNdq1sPb7Uc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRMtYdxthYs Bobby Wade -Blind over you -De Lux NM incredible cut got a handful in Vegas years back stunning demo -one for the sweet collectors £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ6dawu9rko Carla Thomas -Pick up the pieces /seperation Stax nm 2 incredible sides got a white one one of the best by her https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I807EE73snA £10https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QW9eG-Qlag

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I use Soul Source grading etc. More Sales PayPal as a gift £2.50 UK Recorded- World£9-Standard £5 Have a listen !!Harold Hutton -Lucky Boy/I had a good thing. Checker ex to nm fab copy and hard on the demo old school classic £80 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpJX7iyPfvQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGCxqByjVXw The Soul Attractions -I forgot -Chawa NM get it now folks while its reasonable the sweet market is exploding £25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhzdryxbVhE The Internationals -Push button love/give a dam -Dar NM 2 bloody great sides one funky smasher other sweet killa £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBjkiFusJ-I sweet soul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx12a0lJWrY Brothers of Love -Check my love/You changed me-Blue Rock demo/wonderful xover and a funky flip a winner vg+ £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG0p8bjehAs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtDWonqjL08 Alvin Cash -Keep on dancing -Toddlin Town EX £20 bloody fab cut strong tip from me reminds me of dancing mood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTtKopprSWE Voices of East Harlem -Can you feel it -Just Sunshine EX lovely cut for the price fabulous xover still here £25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UUyYemSwK4 Tyrone Davis -I wanna be good company -Hit Sound EX Crazy price for a fab double sider with great deep flip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfl56Pf2Czo £15

Just remembered another David Morrisey the English Actor. Was driving to train one day and he was on radio 2 spinning some of his fav tunes my jaw dropped when he played the Just Brothers on Empire things will be better ! Not forgetting Mark E Smith out the Fall RIP who sang about his mates coming down off the gear after the casino and topped the indie charts for over 2 years with lie dream of a casino soul .

Yeah deffo mate another using a different name !

Eh up mate Marc Limar never mind the buzzcocks shooting stars etc, regular visitor to US Record Fairs and collector !

Wow long running thread Frank Warren boxing promoter and east end wide boy buys regular under a alias loves his sixties okeh stuff etc,Alan Hanson has a large rare soul collection,Pic here of Marc Limar at the Austen Fair Texas snapping up loads of interesting stuff and having great banter with the US dealers.At the end of the day vinyl horders may gravitate towards the music via other means than northern dos,loads of US Collectors have come via the sweet/lowrider scene and now buy lots of northern thats a fact as I sell loads to the sweet guys and girls on facebook. There are numerous rockabilly and garage collectors buying the Duke/Peacock stuff and early R/B Popcorn etc.Its a broad church and not always northern soul although as mentioned a lot of the collectors/celebrities owe their "dues in one way or another "to the Northern Soul Scene and many more have jumped on becauseits good to wear baggies at fashion shows lol.

Todays Sales -PayPal as a gift £2.50 UK Recorded World £9 unless standard requested which is £5 Have a listen. I use the sites grading system.Barry Coleman + Hector Riviera Orch -Drown my heart -Barry the track plays loud with a few light clicks towards end and a tiny bit noise you can play it out loud and it drowns etc I would grade it vg but only by site IT PLAYS STRONG £150 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPvSnAeI7mo not my clipC Alexander +Natural 3 -Something special/Pay them no mind -Guyden EX few light marks 2 incredible sides imho but equal merit one incredible xover other lowrider killa got mine on Leo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ecTEJHajPI £25https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z4gkX3A0ts Tyrone Davis -I wanna be good company/Im confessing -Hit Sound EX lovely cut one great dancer tother deep killa £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfl56Pf2Czo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAP-eumqAnk The Main Events -Girl I want you to remember -UA demo EX lovely collectors lowrider cut 2 copies folks on demo £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dNQqKlQYk8 Floaters +Shu ga -for your love -Fee records EX lovely stepper really grows on you imho nice logo to nail £7.50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS0X5PrIrEM Premium -isnt life wonderful/im gonna make you feel-Soulin EX 2 wonderful sweet lilters needs some interest £17.50

He was a lovely man -unassuming and decent he will be sorely missed. RIP Mark.

MORE SALES FOLKS -PayPal as a gift £2.50 UK Recorded (special on request) £9 abroad unless standard requested. I use Soul Source grading also.Harold Melvin -Get out/you may not love me-Landa DEMO lovely demo in EX knick plays perfect quite tough now £200 SOLD SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCO1gkAFDIw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8TvvJihlfo stunner !Premium -isnt life wonderful/im gonna make you feel-Soulin EX 2 wonderful sweet lilters needs some interest £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax0e0Cn6LN0 Bobby Williams -sad song/try love -Sure Shot EX £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kQQDP2XKGY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UNaGdA_8C0 King Diamond -a message to a black women -Power House vg+ a killa imho got a mint one few spins now a top soul 45 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B6ZdYat35c £25 The Summits -It takes two/let me love you again -DC int EX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU6WbUJWgw0 £7.50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RluZHhJVrV0 Jean and the Darlings -how can you mistreat -Volt vg plays fine a great dancer needs a few spins etc priced to sell £7.50 SOLD SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwoRpuLwz2M Steve Mancha -storyteller/i wont love you -Groovesville VG+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZamvHEMzEf4 £7.50 SOLD SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7EFD8el_wA BRILLIANT Living Color -thank the lord for love -Chicago Sounds £7.50 NM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIFJTOI3I4Y

BIG LIST FOLKS -PayPal as a gift £2.50 UK Recorded -World £9 to track unless standard requested. HAVE A LISTENThe Ballads -Baby im for real/dizzy world-Kimberly EX lovely sweet rarity two incredible sides getting tough now £60 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srgpeZLvF9E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRcFQ52uJB0 The Vanguards-cant use you girl/somebody please Whiz EX two incredible cuts another killa that is disapearing £25 sold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CAafa9aSh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5OhGu1kYVA The Summits -It takes two/let me love you again -DC int EX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU6WbUJWgw0 £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RluZHhJVrV0 Billy Easton -why cant this be time/i was a fool-Dispo EX £25 bought it and have it two incredible cuts imho needs spins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0oGnvOnS-4 The Kelly Brothers -It takes you -Excello EX spare copy of this great cut sounds like frederick hymes backing etc nice £15 sold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_WwmvkxgRc John Rootman Henry-say it -Amber ex fab modern cut £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iO4h7Mf2Co The Caesars-La La i love you/get yourself together-Lanie ex the copy to bag 2 top sides out of St Louis half the book £50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3wDiT3EcqY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3wDiT3EcqY The Magnificent 7 -never will I /oh baby baby -Dial EX would be nm but slight mark on never -tough on black BARGAIN £50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYL4ie2a9sI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4FSoZ2TNRA sweet soul Jean and the Darlings -how can you mistreat -Volt vg plays fine a great dancer needs a few spins etc priced to sell £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwoRpuLwz2M Steve Mancha -storyteller/i wont love you -Groovesville VG+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZamvHEMzEf4 £10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7EFD8el_wA BRILLIANTLiving Color -thank the lord for love -Chicago Sounds £10 NM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIFJTOI3I4Y Moses -Sweetest Love - Pure Silk EX 3 COPIES TIP !!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiQ4nHi2RuQ £7.50

Just back posting sales on here folks -SOLD on other forums for years etc ! BARGAIN DAY-PayPal as a gift £2.50 UK Recorded -World £9 unless standard at own risk -HAVE A LISTEN !!!!The Caesars-La La i love you/get yourself together-Lanie ex the copy to bag 2 top sides out of St Louis half the book £50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3wDiT3EcqY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3wDiT3EcqY The Magnificent 7 -never will I /oh baby baby -Dial EX would be nm but slight mark on never -tough on black BARGAIN £50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYL4ie2a9sI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4FSoZ2TNRA sweet soul The Three Pieces -I need you girl -Fantasy -£20 a record I touted for years nice demo tremendous cut ex to nm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1QhRrh1REg Steve Mancha -storyteller/i wont love you -Groovesville VG+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZamvHEMzEf4 £10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7EFD8el_wA BRILLIANT Living Color -thank the lord for love -Chicago Sounds £10 NM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIFJTOI3I4Y Mike + Censations -Baby what your gonna do about it/dont sell your soul Highland EX two stunners-got demos £10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYTCN9TgLug https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veD_2Y4sMNQ killa

I Have seen a few Sandra Richardsons on the bay etc for £25 id say snap them up I have got 3 recently for under £50 and I am well pleased its only a matter of time that there thin out -as quality always outs !!!

The Caesars-La La i love you/get yourself together-Lanie ex the copy to bag 2 incredible sides out of St Louis £80 The Magnificent 7 -never will I /oh baby baby -Dial EX woud be nm but slight mark on never -tough on black £65 The Three Pieces -I need you girl -Fantasy -£30 a record I touted for years nice demo tremendous cut ex The Montclairs -more than ever/prelude to a heartbreak -Paula DEMO again 2 incredible sides in ex lovely demo £20 Steve Mancha -storyteller/i wont love you -Groovesville VG+ Gene and Eddie -Sweet little girl -its so hard -Ru Jac 2 great sides out of virtue studios Baltimore bloody fab for £20 vg+ The Premiers -better off now/shes always there -King nm touted this cut for years two incredible tracks 2 copies £15 Living Color -thank the lord for love -Chicago Sounds £12.50 NM Mike + Censations -Baby what your gonna do about it/dont sell your soul Highland EX two stunners-got demos £10 23 hrs PayPal as a gift £2.50 UK Recorded,World £9 unless standard LISTEN

The fact that Saru was Clevelands second most successful Indepandant logo behind Way-Out surely should of warranted better research ? Any mention of the logos owners Chuck Brown and Frank keys? No mention of Lou Ragland who went on to become the vice president of Saru . It took me the best part of 35 years to complete this logo and I feel a little let down not by the release but by the information ? Any mention of Lou getting the O Jays signed he worked for them prior to them signing in 1971 and was the driving force behind shattered man etc. Lou also played percussion for the Elements. Philadelphia International records after 71 meant this logos great work was wound down for various reasons namely talent train etc Bobby Dukes,Bobby Massey etc followed sharply.

I need my baby was a late casino spin covered as Mel Brit, memory bit foggy but don’t think it was covered for long. Was always a tough one to get mint imho but as said lots of knackered ones have turned up over the years. Cant say if it was a John Anderson find but certainly in with that batch of killas that got spun late 79 !

The Dells At Trentham Gardens was an incredible experience some doubt as to whether there would get over as Marvin Junior was poorly. Probably the highlight for me when there sang give my baby a standing ovation the windows nearly went out words just failed me ! Eddie Parker and Lorraine Chandler the night before there played Stafford at Darlington was fantastic also and not forgetting Edwin Start at the casino, such a under rated performer !

I am looking forward to this book immensely that period from late 78 till 81 was with out doubt a golden period for rare soul music. George Kirby Paris Moses Dillard Al Williams Billy Hambrick etc , it will be hopefully a wonderful insight into a period that gave the rare soul scene a different flavour.