Martint

Ernie Marbray has always been sought after by US group collectors for the other side. I used to play this at these old shoes when we first started up about 5 years ago and as far as I was able to ascertain at that time, it was a cheapie and I was led to understand that it was in the ten quid kind of range. Seems that either someone has been 'tipping' it, or it has taken off big time somewhere or other! Great record though, but I am very suprised to see it going for that kind of money! it's a maaaaad soul world!!! Martin Soul-a-Go-Go

Not sure exactly what you mean by "current state of" ... perhaps if you can give more info on what you are looking to get out of an email discussion list, then it will be easier to offer suggestions. There are plenty of them. regards Martin

New list now online with realaudio section for every track.... https://www.soul-a-go-go.demon.co.uk/saleslistnov.html listen before you buy. Martin

to sign up for my records for sale list please send a blank email to: soulagogorecords-subscribe@topica.com New list out in a few weeks. Some nice 45s! Mainly northern originals, plus some mod/hammond/latin. You only need to sign up once to receive future lists. The soulagogorecords list is hosted by topica and is not used to send anything else at all apart from occasional records lists (one every two months or so), so you won't be bombarded with emails. cheers Martin https://www.soul-a-go-go.com

No David isnt guesting unfortunately, but he is available for you to pass on your warmest regards and/or abuse in his perspex cage just a double decks length away from the River Bar, Tower Bridge Road, London Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

Dear all Following another tremendous night at the beginning of September, Soul in the City is back for another northern soul session at the wonderful Nylon, 1 Addle Street, EC2 tomorrow night. Usual details: 6.30pm-12.00am; entry is FREE before... Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

Full list here; Click here Records as listed have a 10% Gemm surcharge included. If you wish to pay me directly by cheque and not via gemm (who process credit cards online)- deduct 10% from the listed price, and email me at martin@soul-a-go-go.demon.co.uk for payment details and confirmation of availability. Thanks for looking! Martin

The organisers of a huge party to celebrate the 40th birthday of Ben Sherman are looking for some northern soul dancers for their event on 17/9/03 to be held near Kings Cross, London in the evening. Basically, they are looking for around 20 dancers (male and female) to start the night off from around 7.30pm-9pm, either on the stage or the dance floor, while Norman Jay plays his Northern Soul set. Obviously dancers will be allowed to pop off for a beer but essentially, they are looking for volunteers to dance throughout his 90 minute set (timings are approx right now and are subject to change). They are going to have live DJs and bands playing (including The Specials, Norman Jay and others). They will also have Mods on scooters and huge plasma screens for the screening of a specially made movie, fish and chips and real ale for all the guests (free of course) and a birthday surprise moment! There will be no formal payment but of course you will be welcome to stay on at the party for free food and drink, to watch the bands, meet celebrities and soak up the atmosphere! It MIGHT also be possible for some free shirts to be provided- but this would need to be confirmed so don't count on it. It should be a fantastic event, and a worthy celebration for one of the strongest and most consistently authentic brands to impact upon the soul and mod world since the very beginning of both. Interested parties should email Karen.Vincett@bensherman.co.uk (and tell her you are responding to the notice posted by Martin Thomson). This will be strictly a first come first served offer so if you are interested- don't delay!

UPDATED 31/7/03 If you know anyone who would like to be added to my mailing list please drop me a line at martin@soul-a-go-go.demon.co.uk . Reservations direct to me please OFF LIST please ; martin@soul-a-go-go.demon.co.uk Gradings ----------- All gradings are strict; I use the following; M as brand new- (even if 30 years old.) M- looks like new but known to have been played (without leaving marks) EX a small number of VERY light marks VG+ light marks, obviously has been played quite a bit but not misused and no surface noise unless noted VG Substantial number of light marks, again, nothing deep and should play fine with perhaps very minor crackle here and there NO record will jump, skip or 'click'. All records may be returned within 7 days for a full refund if dissatisfied. Abbreviations are standard- most commonly; DH- deletion hole drilled into label WOL- writing on label SOL- sticker on label NAP- not affecting play SM- small SL- slight I go to great lengths to try and list ALL defects so you should not get any nasty suprises! Postage ---------- Postage and packing is extra at cost. I always obtain proof of posting however if you require insurance or for items to be signed for you must request and pay for this when you order. I cannot be held responsible for items lost in the post (though this is a rare occurence in my experience). P&P for 1-2 45s is; UK is uk1.20 then 10p each additional. Special delivery (Insured) is 4.40ukp for 1-2 then 10p each additonal. Europe is 1.50ukp then 15p each additional USA/Canada 3ukp then 25p each additional All records are mailed out in new mailing envelopes with stiffeners (though I reserve the right to re-use mailing envelopes should I run out!). Payment can be made in the following ways; 1. By PAYPAL via https://www.paypal.com to my user name martin@soul-a-go-go.demon.co.uk in STERLING only please (this is by far the best option for overseas purchasers- but do not make a payment until I have confirmed availability and postage and packing charge). 2. By Sterling cheque or postal order 3. By Sterling money order 4. By sterling Cash 5. I can accept US$ subject to a $4 surcharge to cover the costs of exchange. US$ will be converted at a rate of $1.55 = 1ukp only. Ordering ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To reserve please email me at martin@soul-a-go-go.demon.co.uk stating your address. I will be popping out today at some point but I will deal with all reservations in the order in which they are received. I will confirm availability along with P&P, and my address for payment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- On to the records: All are original first issues unless stated. ALl prices are in UK pounds sterling! If you have any questions just drop me a mail. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. 125th Street Candy Store- Silent heart/Hey girl (Fania) 2 great group sides, silent heart getting current spins all over EX 125.00 2. BUDDY ACE It makes you want to cry (Duke, date stamped, 4/1/64) M- 8.00 3. BARBARA ACKLIN Just ain't no love/Please sunrise please (Brunswick 55388 yellow demo in pic sleeve. Superb chicago gritty dancer with organ in picture sleeve, sleeve is VG+ with light wear) VG+/M 15.00 4. ADORABLES Deep freeze (Golden World) great uptempo girlie sm.wol EX SOLD 5. THE BABIES The hand of fate (Dunhill) EX 15.00 6. RAY BARRETTO What part of heaven do you come from (Atlantic) Prince P Mitchell-red and white demo M- 20.00 7. CHRIS BARTLEY Tomorrow keeps shining (Musicor Spain in pic sleeve). Pic sleeve is tatty and worn/split around the edges, vinyl is EX 15.00 8. MADELINE BELL Picture me gone (Philips Promo) VG+ SOLD 9. CANE BLACK Hold on to what you got (Okeh Demo) grubby label, light marks VG 10.00 10. JACKEY BEAVERS Hey girl (Sound Stage 7) M- 15.00 11. BIG BOY MYLES So fine (V Tone) Quality R&B dancer M- SOLD 12. BOBBY BLAND Ain't nothing you can do/Honey child (Duke)2 great gritty soul sides M-15.00 13. BLEU LIGHTS Bony moronie/A lonely mans prayer (Bay Sound) M 20.00 14. BLUE NOTES Hot chills and cold thrills (Uni Promo) 80's Kent LP favorite M- SOLD 15. TERRI BRYANT Geni/When I'm in your arms (Verve) DH, wonderful female Detroit M- SOLD 16. CARL BURNETT Jerk baby Jerk (Carmax) great mod dancer- arranged by the late Barry White! M- SOLD 17. HAROLD BURRAGE Crying for my baby (Veejay, red/white demo, X on label) early R&B, some label wear VG+ 20.00 18. ANDY BUTLER Sunshine love (TRC) gold blob on label, best version IMO! M- 15.00 19. JERRY BUTLER Just for you (UK Sue 4009) spotless labels, UK issue Mod classic EX 30.00 20. CASINOS If I told you/Everybody can't be pretty (Del Val) 2 great sides EX 20.00 21. CHANDELIERS Double love (Loadstone 1601) M- 25.00 22. LITTLE CHARLES AND THE SIDEWINDERS It's a heartache (Decca demo) M- SOLD 23. CONSERVATIVES Who understands 1&2 (Ebonic Sound ) M- 20.00 24. LOU COURTNEY Professional lover (Imperial Demo) Top drawer Mod R&B dancer EX SOLD 25. CRUISERS Take a chance (Gamble) great crossover soul M- 5.00 26. CLIFFORD CURRY Ain't no danger/I can't get ah old of myself (Elf white demo) M- SOLD 27. BARBARA DANE I'm on my way (US Capitol 6 track 7" mini LP in pic sleeve and with jukebox strips and pics. In opened shrink) M/M- SOLD 28. MAXINE DAVIS Another man (Guyden Demo) Demo only R&B monster- I got 3 copies from one source, and then the seller found me another two but that's IT! Mega rare and superb R&B dancer. M- 150.00 29. DEBONAIRS Please come back baby (Soul Click) Massive Texas northern M- 300.00 30. DOLLY AND THE FASHIONS Absence made my heart grow fonder (Tri Disc Demo) nice mid tempo EX 50.00 31. JAMES DUNCAN Too hot to hold/Out of sight (King) sm wol, King sleeve M- 15.00 32. JAMES DUNCAN Everybody needs somebody to love/I'll be gone (King) DH, King sleeve M- 10.00 33. LADA EDMUND JR I know something/Once upon a time (Decca pink demo) SOL M- 30.00 34. ETHICS Look at me know (Vent) classic northern M- 8.00 35. DARROW FLETCHER The pain gets a little deeper/My judgement day (Groovy 3001) two brill sides, lots of light marks, plays fine VG SOLD 36. FLIRTATIONS Give me love love love (Deram Promo) M- 10.00 37. ERMA FRANKLIN Gotta find me a lover/Change my thoughts from you (Brunswick) DH M- 10.00 38. MARVIN GAYE Take this heart of mine (Tamla globes orig) DH great uptempo motown dancer M- 8.00 39. GEORGE'N'SONNY SANDS Down by the ocean (New Voice) M- 15.00 40. BETTY GREEN Lonely girl (Crackerjack) nice gritty midtempo with organ backing EX 15.00 41. ROOSEVELT GRIER- Since you've been gone/Fool fool fool (RIK) 2 good sides EX 25.00 42. BETTY HARRIS I'm evil tonight (Sansu) Great dramatic femme mid tempo! pale blue label M- SOLD 43. LEON HAYWOOD Ain't no use (Fat Fish) great mid tempo, light label wear EX 25.00 44. ZZ HILL- you were wrong (MH) Big R&B sound M- 30.00 45. ZZ HILL- you just cheat and lie (Kent) classic! M- 25.00 46. FRED HUGHES Can't make it without you/Come home little darlin (Cadet Demo)-two superb chicago mid-tempos M- SOLD 47. JIMMY HUGHES Goodbye my love/It was nice (UK Sue 4006) spotless labels, rare UK issue EX 25.00 48. INCREDIBLES I can't get over your love (Audio Arts) superb northern soul M- 10.00 49. WALTER JACKSON Touching in the dark (Kelli Arts) 70's classic EX 8.00 50. JAIBI What good am I/You got me (Kapp Demo) great mid tempo and killer deep! EX SOLD 51. MARION JAMES I'm the woman for you (K and J) Powerhouse R&B indemander M- 75.00 52. JOHNNY & JAKE It's a mess I tell ya (MOD) nice gritty uptempo duet, light label wear VG+ 15.00 53. LEROY JONES and LUCILLE JOHNS You are my sunshine (Hit) S stamped on label M- 15.00 54. STEVE KARMEN Breakaway 1&2 (UA Demo) storage warp, plays fine M- 20.00 55. KELLY BROTHERS Crying days are over (Sims) M- EX 40.00 56. KNIGHT BROTHERS She's A1/That'll get it (Checker) DH at end of run out groove EX 10.00 57. GLADYS KNIGHT Letter full of tears (Fury) VG++ 15.00 58. FRANKIE LEE I love the go go girls (IA) superb Mod dancer EX 30.00 59. KETTY LESTER Please don't cry anymore (RCA white demo) M 25.00 60. BARBARA LEWIS Hello stranger (Atlantic) EX 8.00 61. THE LITTLE FOXES So glad your love don't change/Love made to order (Okeh Demo) sublime femme mid tempo M- 100 62. LITTLE MILTON Help me help you (Checker) DH, great mid tempo R&B M- 5.00 63. HENRY LUMPKIN Don't leave me (Motown) lots of very light marks, plays fine VG 25.00 64. JIMMY McCRACKLIN Pretty little sweet thing (Minit) M- 5.00 65. MASTERS I'm just a man in love/I've made a mistake (Dellwood) (£350 on manship) M- £250 66. WILLIE MITCHELL The champion (UK London HLU 10545) still packing floors! M- 20.00 67. JOE MATTHEWS Sorry ain't good enough (Thelma 107) classic detroit northern M- 30.00 68. THE MOMENTS Happiest man in the land (Hit) Herman Griffin Prod, nice early group soul, plays fine VG 25.00 69. ELMORE MORRIS Before I turned my back on you (Crackerjack demo) SOL EX 25.00 70. JOHNNY NASH Strange feeling (Argo Demo) number stamped on label M- 20.00 71. BROOKS O'DELL Watch your step (Gold Records) Great beat ballad EX SOLD 72. THE OPALS I'm so afraid (Okeh) classic femme northern (100 on Manship) VG++ 80.00 73. JUNIOR PARKER These kind of blues 1 & 2 (Duke) light label wear EX 15.00 74. WINFIELD PARKER I wanna be with you (P&L) great 70s M- SOLD 75. PHONETICS Ghosts/It's jerkin' and twinin' time (Trudel Demo) sm wol M- 25.00 76. FRANK POLK Trying to keep up with the Joneses (Capitol) M- 20.00 77. RAELETTES One room paradise (TRC) EX SOLD 78. REFLECTIONS Comin' at you (Golden World) DH EX 5.00 79. ROYALETTES Out of sight, out of mind (MGM Demo) sm wol and tape on flip, great northern EX 15.00 80. SHOWMEN The honey house (Swan) M- 25.00 81. JOE SIMON Just like yesterday (Irral) In demand R&B EX 85.00 82. SOUL TWINS Quick change artist/Give the man a chance (UK Grapevine 101, 70's UK issue) M- 15.00 83. MERLE SPEARS AND THE TREATS I want to know (Atlantic) Great R&B dancer,marker pen through title EX 75.00 84. STARLETS You better tell him no (Pam) early Miracles style R&B dancer VG++ 20.00 85. STRINGS'N'THINGS Fabulous new york (Jetset) EX 15.00 86. SUPERIORS I'd rather die (Sue) great crossover dancer, light label wear M- 20.00 87. TAURUS AND LEO I ain't playing baby (Velvet Sound) EX 5.00 88. TED TAYLOR Miss you so (Ronn) M- 20.00 89. TED TAYLOR It ain't like that no more (Okeh) nice R&B dancer VG+ 15.00 90. IRMA THOMAS It's a mans-womans world (1&2) (UK Liberty) spotless! EX 20.00 91. TOM AND JERRIO Boo-ga-loo (ABC) sm sol, wol VG+ 10.00 92. TSU TORONADOS Only inside/Nothing can stop me (Ovide) great crossover sl warp NAP M- 10.00 93. IKE AND TINA TURNER Can't chance a breakup (Sue) classic northern EX 40.00 94. IKE AND TINA TURNER Wake up (Sue) light label wear, R&B Monster, brilliant! VG++ 30.00 95. VIBRATIONS Soul a go go (Okeh white demo) M- 20.00 96. YOUNG HEARTS I've got love for my baby (Minit) classic M- 10.00 97. YOUNG HOLT TRIO Wack Wack (Brunswick) Great piano instrumental version of cool jerk. Currently used on a UK Car ad! M 10.00 98. YOUNG HOLT TRIO- Soulful strut (Brunswick) Piano instro version of Am I the same girl DH M 8.00 99. SANDY WADDY Everything is everything (SOS 1003) 1st label before wand M- SOLD 100. BABY WASHINGTON handful of memories/Careless hands (Sue 767) EX 10 101. JUNIOR WALKER Home cooking (Soul) classic! sm wol M- 5.00 102. JOHNNY WATSON Sweet loving mama (King 5666 white demo) Good Mod R&B EX 30.00 103.JEAN WELLS The best thing for you baby (Calla) Great version M- 15.00 104. DANNY WHITE Keep my woman home (Atlas) superb 60's mod soul dancer EX SOLD 105. TONY JOE WHITE Polk Salad Annie (Monument) sm lm, uptempo R&B M- 15.00 106. JOSH WHITE strange fruit/Jelly Jelly blues (Mirwood 5506 white demo)-blues 45-one for mirwood label completists only! M- 15.00 107. MARVA WHITNEY Saving my love for my baby (Federal) Great femme R&B M- 20.00 108. SPENCER WIGGINS Lonely man (Goldwax) VG++ 30.00 109. LITTLE JERRY WILLIMS Detroit (Southern Sound 123) M- 25.00 110. LEE SHOT WILLIAMS When you move you lose (Federal white demo) R&B EX 15.00 111. SEBASTIAN WILLIAMS Get your point over (Ovide) great early 70's M- 30.00 112. DORIS WILLINGHAM You can't do that (Jayboy Promo) great 70's EX 15.00 113. JACKIE WILSON Love is funny that way (Brunwick) class! M- SOLD 114. RUBY WINTERS In the middle of a heartache (Diamond) DH, some very light crackle at start, "fine for DJing",seen for 75 mint VG+ 35.00 Instrumentals-Hammond organ/Mod Jazz/Latin. 115. RAY BARRETTO Ska cha-Los cueros (Tico 436 white demo) in tico sleeve M- 20.00 116. WILLIE BOBO Hurt so bad (Verve 10375) great version M- 10.00 117. KENNY BURRELL The preacher/Burning spear (Verve 10618) 2 superb funky jazz sides M 10.00 118. RAY CHARLES One mint Julep (Impulse 200) Absolutely phenomenal mod hammond jazz VG++ 12.00 119. WILLIE COLON I wish I had a watermelon (Fania 485) great latin jazz instrumental EX SOLD 120. BROTHER JACK McDUFF w DAVID NEWMAN But it's alright/Sunny (Atlantic 2488 Promo) sm wol, light label wear oth EX 15.00 121. BROTHER JACK McDUFF A change is gonna come (Atlantic 5069) 1 sided trib to Sam Cooke, edge warp NAP, looks M- but plays with some background noise VG 8.00 122. RAMSEY LEWIS One, two, three- down by the riverside (Cadet 5556) grat piano intro's M 8.00 123. RAMSEY LEWIS Up tight-Money in the pocket (Cadet 5547) two great sides M- 8.00 124. JIMMY MCGRIFF I got a woman (1&2) (Sue 770) Mod classic! DH EX 10.00 125. JIMMY MCGRIFF Lonely avenue (1&2) (Sue 802) fantastic! M- 15.00 126. LOUIS RAMIREZ Yo no se nada (Fania 430) gold fania, SOL EX 20.00 127. GOOGIE RENE Look at your girl (Kapp 449) Great Mod R&B with organ M- SOLD 128. GOOGIE RENE COMBO Chica boo (Class white demo) light label wear, classic Mod/early soul piano instrumental VG+ 15.00 129. MONGO SANTAMARIA Watermelon Man (Battle 45909) Classic mod latin EX SOLD 130. JIMMY SMITH/KENNY BURRELL What'd I say/Any number can win (Verve 10299) M 10.00 131. JIMMY SMITH Got my mojo working (1&2) (Verve 10393) M 10.00 132. JIMMY SMITH T bone steak (Verve 10561) brilliant! M 10.00 133. JIMMY SMITH Chain of fools 1&2 (Verve 10583) rare on 45, never had this before M 10.00 134. JIMMY SMITH I'm your hoochie coochie man (1&2) (Verve 10426) M 10.00 And a couple of LPs to finish! 135. BROTHER JACK McDUFF The natural thing (US Cadet inc. title track, let my people go, Con alma, funky Guru etc.) very hard LP to find, and a great copy VG++/M- 35.00 136. JOHN EDWARDS Life love and living (US Cotillion) 70s soul original, still sealed with deletion cut out in sleeve M/M 12.00

Nice to see the site back up Mike! I'm putting together a new sales list, approx 200 45's, northern, good R&B, and some hammond jazz- if you would like to receive it please email me at ; martin@soul-a-go-go.demon.co.uk and I will send you an invite to join my email list (soulagogo45s) . List members get first go! cheers Martin