Neil Rushton

Phil-LA did not just re-issue in 1975. I was importing from USA and distributing in UK after that and they custom pressed me a quantity, I would say between 1,000 and 2,000, around 1978/79. Neil

No. John's never heard of it.

I had first copies of this in UK, they came from Bob Catanneo, first got played in UK at Burtnwood Baths All-Dayer, Colin Curtis was DJ''ing and bought copy of me, so Colin had it before Ian at Mecca.I sold 100's of these. Neil

IN STOCK NOW - GIVE ME ANOTHER CHANCE/A DREAM - PEARL JONES (SIDRA/JOE BOY) a side - storming Detroit Northern..b side - great version of the x-over gem, sounds even better than it looks. WDJ - red vinyl £20 includes postage and packing ------------------------------------------------------ WHY GIRL/INSTANT HEARTBREAK (JUST ADD TEARS)/I DO,DON'T YOU,SUCH MISERY - THE PRECISIONS (DREW/JOE BOY) first time on vinyl for "I Do,Don't You", brilliant Detroit, produced by Geroge McGregor,arranged by Mike Terry. Currently being hammered by Mick H....Such Misery is demo version with vocals from Paul Merritt, Drew release had Dennis Gilmore on lead vocals. WDJ - £20 includes postage and packing Pic bag Ep stock copy - £10 - includes postage and packing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LET ME BE YOUR MAN - TYRONE ASHLEY'S FUNKY MUSIC MACHINE (USA FATBEATS) How good is this? Nothing remotely funky about "I Can't Stay Away" - stuck in the vaults for nearly 40 years, top Northern. These have been flying out, on small indie New York label, released last year, get it while you can. £15 - includes postage and packing. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- pay pal - sales@soulvation.biz Cheques, please make payable to Neil Rushton. Send to 13 Norton Road, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands,WS3 4AY. Thanks, Neil

Graham is having a think and will add some more titles. At The Catacombs at that tiime it was amazing to hear what he was bringing in from the trips to USA. One of his best finds was from a Chicago warehouse where Soussan had visited before, had himself locked in all night and done a runner. As a result Soussan (typically) lost out on a lot of brilliant vinyl. Graham's stories about trying to extract British rarities from certain London record stores are brilliant too. Neil www.soulvation.biz

As Ian will tell you, his best ever find of records was in a Miami charity store,the shop had previously been found by Graham who did not have time to go through everything. One night at the Catacombs Graham told Ian the address for the store and when Ian eventually got there the records were still there. Graham is definely very unheralded for what he did, in the same way the Catacombs never gets the credit it deserves.

Which ones Tony?. Let me ask Graham about them. Don't forget Ian and Les Cokell were frequently coming down to the Catacombs and hearing records they hadn't got at the Mecca.

I can't post it any larger but go to the web site www.soulvation.biz and look for it as "pop up" on Lea Hall page reference Catacombs DJ get together in July. Neil

Hi Julian, Graham is definitely saying he discovered everything on the list on trips to USA from 1970 to 1973,except for Soul Twins which he found first copy in Hammersmith and then 100's of copies (many scratched) later in Miami. I will pass any queries on to him and am sure he will come on Soul Source with response. I was talking to him last week and he said he found 3 copies of Sam & Kitty and nobody liked it. Neil

Ian The vocalist on "Agent For Love" is Jackie Deane, she was vocalist on the vocal to "Strings Of Life" which Defected had a hit with some years ago. The record was made in Alcester, near Stratford-Upon-Avon, very much a tongue-in-cheek kind of thing. I gave first ever play to "Agent For Love" at Ritz all-nighter some years back and Guy Hennigan came running up thinking it was real...if it was good enough for Guy... Neil

We have just updated the Soulvation web site www.soulvation.biz and to tie in with Graham Warr's appearance at the annual ex-Catacombs Dj's bash on Saturday July 12 (nothing to do with the owners of the Catacombs copyright!) at Soulvation @ Lea Hall Club, Rugeley have put up a list from Graham of just some of the records he discovered on trips to the USA and brought back to the UK with them getting their first plays in Temple Street, Wolverhampton. I was a regular at the Catacombs and can remember the anticipation when Graham was due back from the States but never realised just how many quality 45's he discovered. Graham must be the most underestimated DJ and record finder ever on the Northern scene? And as he didn't bother with the All-dayers etc that much, probably on the jazz-funk scene too. This is the list from the web site..The amazing thing is Graham can recall where every record was found and has a story to go with each find.

Trying again.... [ To listen to "Give Me Another Chance" go on to www.soulvation.biz Go to SOUNDS section and it's on the March Soulvatiion Cassette. Neil PEARL_JONES___LABEL_STOCK.pdf

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US Albums - vinyl LET ME BE YOUR MAN - TYRONE ASHLEY'S FUNKY MUSIC MACHINE (USA FAT BEATS) £15 Fantastic 2007 issue on small indie NY label of the 1969 recorded but shelved Phil-L.A- of- Soul album.. Contains the amazing "Can't Stay Away" - total monster of a record that sounds like it should be a £2,000 rarity! Detailed sleeve notes explain how tapes survived a fire at Tyrone/Sammy's house. Also contains an instrumental version of "I Want My Baby Back". TEASIN' YOU - WILLIE TEE (USA NIGHT TRAIN) £15 Superb 2002 compilation containing all his best and in-demand tracks released on Bonatemp,Gatur, Nola and Atlantic. Comes in authentic 60's retro style sleeve design. Great album. IF THIS WORLD WERE MINE - BOB AND GENE (MODO/DAPTONE) £12 100 DAYS,100 NIGHTS - SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS (DAPTONE) £12 WHAT AM I GONNA DO - GLORIA SCOTT (CASABLANCA RE-ISSUE) £15 Includes (A CASE OF) TOO MUCH LOVEMAKING USA 12" STANDING RIGHT THERE - MELBA MOORE (BUDDAH - MINT/SEALED) £25 original 1977 release, only got a couple so PM to check still in stock) UK ALBUM DISCO GOLD - THE CLASSIC WAND-SCEPTER 1975 TOM MOULTON REMIX ALBUM (UK SEQUEL) £15 Now long deleted re-issue of the 75 collectors item in authentic gatefold sleeve recreating design of the original album, incldues "Make Me Believe In You" - Patti Jo and "I Love You, Yes I Do" - The Indepenents. These are mint/unplayed. UK SINGLES PRESSURE - DRIAZBONE - JOE BOY £12 YOU'VE GOT THE POWER - THE FALCONS - JOE BOY SPECIAL EDITION - £15 HURTING - ERIC AND THE VIKINGS C/W MY BABY AIN'T BO PLAYTHING - WILLIE JONES/ IN THE POCKET - DETROIT STRINGS (KOOL KAT) - £15 1987 RELEASE THAT WAS FIRST ISSUE OF THESE POPCORN WYLIE GEMS PRECISIONS ON JOE BOY/INFERNO CD ALBUM - THE COMPLETE SIDRA/DREW RECORDINGS 1966-68 SUPERB PACKAGING AND 15 TRACKS. EP WHY GIRL/INSTANT HEARTBREAK (JUST ADD TEARS)/I DO, DON'T YOU/SUCH MISERY (DEMO VERSION) FIRST EVER VINYL RELEASE FOR "I DO, DON'T YOU" . LOADS OF RUMOURS ABOUT IDENTITY OF ARTSIT IN THE PAST, NOW IDENTIFIED BY GEORGE McGREGOR AS THE PRECISIONS ON TRACK HE WROTE AND PRODUCED, WITH HIS MATE MIKE TERRY DOING THE ARRANGEMENT!. THE VERSION OF "SUCH MISERY" IS FIRST RECORDING OF THE SONG, FEATURING PAUL MERRITT ON VOCALS...THE RELEASED DREW 45 FEATURED DENNIS GILMORE ON LEAD VOCALS. STOCK COPIES IN PIC BAG - £10 LIMITED RUN WDJ COLLECTORS ITEM £20 POSTAGE AND PACKING INCLUDED ON ALL PRICES. PAY PAL - sales@soulvation.biz IF YOU WANT TO PAY BY CHEQUE THAT IS FINE, JUST PM ME FOR INFO. Thanks, Neil

Have had a great response to the Tyrone Ashley album "Let Me Be your Man" on the fatbeats label. This USA release from last year is Ist issue of an album recorded for Phil-L.A-of Soul in 1969 but never released due to contactual problems. It includes the monster Northern track "I Can't Stay Away" which is simply awesome, one of the best "stuck in the vaults" discoveries for years. Have had people asking if it is sold out or still in stock? I still have copies @ £15 each including postage and packing. For Pay Pal address is sales@soulvation.biz If you want to pay by cheque please PM me for details. All the Best, Neil

Yes had a great response to the Tyrone Ashley album. What a tune to be stuck in the vaults for so many years! Tyrone/Sammy came along with Ian Levine to a Manchester Ritz all-dayer in the 70's and I remember going out for a steak with him,I was just starting Inferno and asked about masters he had access to and expressed interest in releasing "Job Opening" but he never mentioned he had a Phil LA unreleased album at home. Had a few people PM'ing me asking if I have any of the Tyrone Ashley left - yes, the track is so brilliant I brought in a reasonable quantity and never mind the sales pitch, just get yourself a copy, this is a top top tune! Cheers, Neil

Following vinyl albums finally arrived from USA. All brand new, mint, sealed. TEASIN' YOU - WILLIE TEE (NIGHTTRAIN) £15 Your Love & Me Together/Teasin' You/ Walking Up A One Way Street/Thank You John/ I Want Somebody (To Show Me The Way Back Home), You Better Say Yes/Please Don't Go/My Heart Remembers/ Tesing You Again/Foolish Girl/I Peeped You Hole Card/ Ain't That True Baby/I'm Having So Much Fu/Swivel Your Hips. Definitve Willie Tee collection...all his Northern and Crossover biggies on Nola, Alantic, Gatur, Bonatemp - 2002 reissue. Note these came in at lower price than anticipated so all pre-orders for £20 - am sending out with £5 refund. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LET ME BE YOUR MAN - TYRONE ASHLEY'S FUNKY MUSIC MACHINE (FAT BEATS) £15 Released last year but seems to have been missed by most people, this is an album recorded for Phil La in 1968 but never released, tapes survived a house fire!Includes inst of the brilliant "I Want My Baby Back" but what makes it essential purchase is the absolutely amazing "I Can't Stay Away". Sound like a Butch cover up - really is that good and should be getting plays everywhere. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IF THIS WORLD WERE MINE - BOB & GENE (DAPTONE) £12 The Modo 45's plus unreleased tracks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 100 DAYS, 100 NIGHTS- SHARON JONES & DAP KINGS (DAPTONE) £12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PRICES INCLUDE POSTAGE AND PACKING. PAY PAL -- sales@soulvation.biz For details of payments by cheque PM me. Will have stock at Prestatyn. All the Best, Neil

Only just seen this. Do you still have Sequins "Try My Love"? If so I would like to buy it.Will be at Prestatyn. All the Best, Neil

I also had Soul Sam, Richard and Pat on at ths same time at least once at a Manchester Ritz All-Dayer in the 70's, Richard and Pat were residents and Sam was a guest DJ. Neil

Been working on a Sidra compilation for Joe Boy/Inferno - and yes, that is one rare 45. Neil