Mister Fish

UK Postage is £2 (1st) or £3 (1st Recorded)Europe is £4.50 up to 3 records.Rest of World is £5.50 up to 3 records.Ask for Registered/Signed for delivery.Payment as PayPal 'Friends & Family'' or Bank Transfer please.--------------------------------------------------------------------- * Please click on the titles to hear the actual record for sale *BEST FRIEND AROUND - IT'S SO GOOD TO KNOW / EXT VERSION(LONNIE) EX £175 now £150 now £125!Super rare modern dancer only available on this 12''..FABULOUS UNTOUCHABLES - PUT ON WORLD / LOVE ON MY MIND(CAMARO) VG+ £150 now £125Only one decent copy via Ebay in 10 years tells you how difficult this 45 is. Splendid, moody, guitar-driven dancer and superb Deep flip. A few very minor marks, plays EX.LITTLE DONDI - I FORGOT TO GET MYSELF TOGETHER / LOVE ME DARLING (RAINES) EX £150 now £125 now £100! SOLDFrom the ever-surprising Raines label out of NY comes this perfect, funk-edged, 60's dancer. Deserving of more plays for sure!TRUE DIRECTION - I FOUND A LADY / STANDING BY MY WINDOW (GOLD COIN) M- £100 now £85 now £75A soul Sam cover-up from last year. 1979 group soul dancer release out of Lakewood, Colo. GENE WILLIS - YOU'LL GET YOURS / JUST KEEP ON TRYING ( HOLLYWOOD) EX £100 now £85 now £75!As good as you'll find, edgy funky Northern 'niter dancer. Quality!CLIFF NOBLES - YOUR LOVE IS ALL I NEED / EVERYBODY IS WEAK FOR SOMEBODY (ATLANTIC) M- £100 now £85 now £75!Proper, classy, uptempo (Northern) Soul. Promo copy in it's original sleeve. Direct from a NY collection.BOBBY WOMMACK - FIND ME SOMEBODY / HOW DOES IT FEEL (ATLANTIC) M- £85 now £75 now £65!From the same batch.. Fantastic NS from Bobby (with an extra 'M') both sides!FLAME N' KING - ONLY TIME WILL TELL / BIG BAD SHINGALING (RAINES) VG+ £75 now £60 now £50! SOLDLook out for this big bad growling mid-tempo Northern Soul tune. Has been completely ignored but it's sooo good. Funky bongo driven flip dancer, preferred by many, makes for a smart purchase two-sided 45.CHANCELLORS - GIRLS DO WONDERFUL THINGS FOR BOYS /Instrumental ( CAP CITY) VG- £75 now £65 now £55! SOLDWonderful ah hem, Northern harmony dancer. £300 any day of the week except this is a dull looking copy with large felt-tip writing. So, call it £75 to you..Bargain!!CURTIS - HOW CAN I TELL HER / I REMEMBER (CHARM CITY) VG- £85now £70 now £60 SOLDThe very rare, non-disco noises version but in less than tip-top condition. Was my play copy until I found another. Heavy water damaged labels too, Sorry!LEWIS CLARK & WINEDRINKERS - GREAT L.A EARTHQUAKE / THE WINO (ULTIMATE) EX £85 now £75 now £60One can always rely on the wonderful Mr Clark a left-field 45. Lyrically and musically very underrated. I rate this up there with the great 'Red Man's Revenge". This guy really needs a proper anthology.BILLY HAMBRIC - TALK TO ME BABY / HUMAN (FURY) VG+ £75 now £65 now £55Storming dancer flipped with incredible deep version of 'Human'.BO DOLLIS & WILD MAGNOLIA MARDIS GRAS INDIAN BAND - HANDA WANDA / PART 2 (CRESENT CITY) EX £60 now £50 now £40Native red Indian funk with Willie Tee on piano. Wild!PENDULUM SINGERS - NEVER SHOULD HAVE LOVED YOU / NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE (PENDULUM) VG £45 now £40 now £35 SOLDHugely underrated, private label, group crossover.ROOSEVELT WILLIAMS - THE PARTY / DARLING LET'S GET MARRIED(NEPTUNE) M- £40 now £30 now £20Obscure Modern dancer seen at £200 recently!! SUGARCREEK - RUNNING OUT OF TIME / IT'S GOT TO BE MELLOW (BEAVER) M- £40 now £30 now £25NC obscurity with a strong 70's dancer and Leon Haywood cover flip. ===============FIN=============

Surprisingly, some great 45's yet to go. At these prices I don't expect them to hang around so no holds sorry.Cheers, Steve.PS. I'll be in Gothenburg@Soulastatic on 24th Sep celebrating my Birthday. Always packed and fantastic. Cheap flights too!https://www.facebook.com/events/681590868672205/----------------------------------------------------------------------UK Postage is £2 (1st) or £3 (1st Recorded)Europe is £4.50 up to 3 records.Rest of World is £5.50 up to 3 records.Ask for Registered/Signed for delivery.Payment as PayPal 'Friends & Family'' or Bank Transfer please.--------------------------------------------------------------------- * Please click on the titles to hear the actual record for sale *FRANKIE & THE DAMONS - BAD WOMAN / MY BEST FRIEND ( THE DAMONS) M- £450 now£400Monstrous, mid-tempo, moody dancer in mighty fine nick flipped by an exceptional deep side. Often goes for more than this on the Bay.EPSILONS - LOST LOVE / I CAN GET A WOMAN (TRIPLE G) EX £250 now £200Very rarely shows up and what a great two-sider? Sublime but punchy group Soul with a funk-tinged dancer flip that could really take off in today's climate.The flip's label is way-off centre but dnap one bit.FABULOUS UNTOUCHABLES - PUT ON WORLD / LOVE ON MY MIND(CAMARO) VG+ £250 now £225Only one decent copy via Ebay in 10 years tells you how difficult this 45 is. Splendid moody guitar driven dancer and superb Deep flip. A few very minor marks, plays EX.SLY, SLICK & WICKED - YOUR LOVE WAS MEANT FOR ME / IT'S NOT EASY (PARAMOUNT) VG+ £175 now £150The grooves look grubby and dull but it plays excellent. Still a big tune at forward-thinking venues and usually commands a £250-300 price tag. Only available on the rare issue of course, and comes with the gorgeous sweet flip.ED TERRY - DON'T LET THAT LOVE PASS YOU BY / ALL I WANT TO DO (S.T RECORDS) EX £150 now £100 SOLDOut of East Northport, N.Y this obscure '76 dancer is a rarely seen beast.LOU PRIDE - LOOK OUT LOVE / YOU GOT TO WORK FOR LOVE (ALBATROSS) VG+ £150 now £125Now that several thought provoking DJ's are exploring the Southern Soul art form it's time for Lou's later discs to stand up. This being one of the best, and on a rare white promo too!JOE GRAHAM - I BEEN BLESSED BY YOUR LOVE / SOMETHING WRONG WITH OUR LOVE(CHANT) EX £150 now £100!!!!!One day this highly regarded funky 70's dancer, with a nice southern styled crossover flip, will take off. Reminds me of Sir Henry Ivy! Still in my playbox but I picked up a spare. DREAM MERCHANTS - STOP (YOU'RE BREAKING MY HEART) / GIVE UP (RENEE) VG+ £125 now £95 SOLDAnother big 'niter spin here on a nice white d.j copy.FLAME N' KING - ONLY TIME WILL TELL / BIG BAD SHINGALING (RAINES) VG+ £125 now £95Look out for this big bad growling mid-tempo Northern Soul tune. Has been completely ignored but it's sooo good. Funky bongo driven flip dancer, preferred by many, makes for a smart purchase two-sided 45.CURTIS ANDERSON - THIS LOVELY FEELING / RUNNING AWAY FROM LOVE (TEMPRE) M- £100 now £85It seems the time is right for this glorious 70's Philly indie dancer as it's now appearing on some top DJ's playlists. Get it in before the price hike!SUGARCREEK - RUNNING OUT OF TIME / IT'S GOT TO BE MELLOW (BEAVER) M- £85 now £70NC obscurity with a strong 70's dancer and Leon Haywood cover flip. NEAL KIMBLE - IF IT WASN'T FOR THE CHILDREN / DON'T START LYING TO ME (TRC) EX £80 now £65 SOLDAnother floor-filling 'Niter tune that's getting very tough to find.SOUL EXPLOSION BAND - BLUE LADY / NO LOOKING BACK (SOUL EX) M- £80 now £65 SOLDTook me an age to find this on a 45. Canadian Sweet Soul perfection from a reggae band! You need this single, and in this condition, to appreciate the real beauty of this tune.J.D ASHLEY - GO FOR IT / PLEASE COME HOME (ERUPTION) VG+ £75 now £65Seems to be creeping up in price this obscure '82 dancer out of Little Rock, Ark. SOUNDS OF BLACK LIGHTNING - SOUL LOVE-IN / GOT MYSELF TOGETHER (TOWER) EX £75 now £55Rare on a 45. Promo only release of this barely heard dancer.MARTELLS - IN THE MORNIN' / BROADWAY EXIT (A LA CARTE) VG £75 now £60Ignored Northern dancer living in the shadows of the 'Stafford' biggie. Worth a spin I'd say! Chip in run-in nap. Flip it for an immense late 6t's funk inst.stormer!SPOT & BLOTTERS - CIRCULATING / SOUL CIRCLE (EQUAL) M- £50 now £45In-demand Detroit dancers.VEDA - GET UP TO GET DOWN / YOU CAN LOVE AGAIN (M/W) EX £50 now £45 SOLDA rare one from him. Lovely modern 45 from '78. Flip plays with crackle at start.BILLY THE KIDD & PRISONERS OF LOVE - GHETTO CAR / WHITE CLOUDS IN THE SKY (BRUBECK) M- £50 now £45 SOLDFunk stomping dancer out of Washington DC. Not widely known at all and fits in with current 'nighter spins. On a current list @ £100!HOT EARTH - GOOD FEELING / LAW OF THE LAND (DOUBLE M) EX £30 now £20Two great and obscure Brooklyn, NY funk dancers.===============FIN=============

A bit late on this one so August's list has turned into a September monster. Included are many dancefloor bombs, sweet group action , some 70's dancers and obscurities of all kinds...Good hunting people!StevePS. I'll be in Gothenburg@Soulastatic on 24th Sep celebrating my Birthday. Always packed and a beautiful crowd (apart from a few ugly old men!)https://www.facebook.com/events/681590868672205/----------------------------------------------------------------------UK Postage is £2 (1st) or £3 (1st Recorded)Europe is £4.50 up to 3 records.Rest of World is £5.50 up to 3 records.Ask for Registered/Signed for delivery.Payment as PayPal 'Friends & Family'' or Bank Transfer please.--------------------------------------------------------------------- *Please click on the titles to hear the actual record for sale*RAPHAEL MUNNINGS - SLEEP ON DREAM ON / OPPORTUNITY KNOCKIN' (ALSTON) VG £595 SOLDAlways been so tough to find and a monster for the few that have it. A recent copy sold for £700 in this condition! FRANKIE & THE DAMONS - BAD WOMAN / MY BEST FRIEND ( THE DAMONS) M- £450Monstrous, mid-tempo, moody dancer in mighty fine nick flipped by an exceptional deep side.JOHNNY JAMES - I'M ADDICTED TO YOUR LOVE / ALI SHUFFLE (BLACK PAINT & CO.) M- £250 SOLDTwo stonking Funk/Soul dancers on this private label obscurity. Both sides are representative of the current funkier scene but still not widely known.EPSILONS - LOST LOVE / I CAN GET A WOMAN (TRIPLE G) EX £250Very rarely shows up and what a great two-sider? Sublime but punchy group Soul with a funk-tinged dancer flip that could really take off in today's climate.The flip's label is way-off centre but dnap one bit.FABULOUS UNTOUCHABLES - PUT ON WORLD / LOVE ON MY MIND(CAMARO) VG+ £250Only one decent copy via Ebay in 10 years tells you how difficult this 45 is. Splendid moody guitar driven dancer and superb Deep flip. A few very minor marks, plays EX.SLY, SLICK & WICKED - YOUR LOVE WAS MEANT FOR ME / IT'S NOT EASY (PARAMOUNT) VG+ £175The grooves look grubby and dull but it plays excellent. Still a big tune at forward-thinking venues and usually commands a £250-300 price tag. Only available on the rare issue of course, and comes with the gorgeous sweet flip.GEORGE DAVIS ONE-MAN BAND - FEEL FREE / SONG FOR MONIQUE (TEL-TIS) M- £175 SoLDRecent Crossover /Modern discovery from 1978. Very rare NYC obscurity.BETTYE SWANN - WHEN THE GAME IS PLAYED ON YOU / TIME TO SAY GOODBYE (ATLANTIC) M- £175 SOLDMuch revered 'Butch' 100 club spin here on a proper US vinyl issue complete with sleeve & jukebox strip. A stunner!ED TERRY - DON'T LET THAT LOVE PASS YOU BY / ALL I WANT TO DO (S.T RECORDS) EX £150Out of East Northport, N.Y this obscure '76 dancer is a rarely seen beast.LOU PRIDE - LOOK OUT LOVE / YOU GOT TO WORK FOR LOVE (ALBATROSS) VG+ £150 Now that several thought provoking DJ's are exploring the Southern Soul art form it's time for Lou's later discs to stand up. This being one of the best, and on a rare white promo too!JOE GRAHAM - I BEEN BLESSED BY YOUR LOVE / SOMETHING WRONG WITH OUR LOVE(CHANT) EX £150One day this highly regarded funky 70's dancer, with a nice southern styled crossover flip, will take off. Reminds me of Sir Henry Ivy! Still in my playbox but I picked up a spare. RICHARD COOK - SOMEBODY GOT'A HELP ME / LOVE IS SO MEAN (TRAGAR) M- £150 SOLDStafford stormer with a big current resurgence on the 'niter scene. Here is a minty issue. Nice!ZELLA JACKSON - DAYS ARE JUST LIKE PEOPLE / SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR ME (MAR) EX £125 SOLDLeft-field but wonderful release..completely different to the LP this 45 is a tough find and getting noticed.JIMMY BRINSON - SO MANY MILES AWAY / DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT NOW (BRIN) EX £125 SOLDRarely seen top, top quality mid-tempo soul on his own private label. Flip it for a good funky soul tune. Small water stain on label.DREAM MERCHANTS - STOP (YOU'RE BREAKING MY HEART) / GIVE UP (RENEE) VG+ £125 Another big 'niter spin here on a nice white d.j copy.FLAME N' KING - ONLY TIME WILL TELL / BIG BAD SHINGALING (RAINES) VG+ £125Look out for this big bad growling mid-tempo Northern Soul tune. Has been completely ignored but it's sooo good. Funky bongo driven flip dancer, preferred by many, makes for a smart purchase two-sided 45.NOTATIONS - LEADING LADY / WHAT MORE CAN I SAY (C.R.A) M- £125Divine-inspirational 'Cash' records of Chicago release. This 45 is the pinnacle of group soul for me and presented here is an immaculate copy, the only way to hear it in all it's majestic-ness!RAY J. - RIGHT PLACE WRONG TIME / INST (HEP ME) M- £110 SOLDCurrent 100 Club biggie via the 'master' and surprisingly in top nick!CURTIS ANDERSON - THIS LOVELY FEELING / RUNNING AWAY FROM LOVE (TEMPRE) M- £100It seems the time is right for this glorious Philly indie dancer as it's now appearing on some top DJ's playlists. Get it in before the price hike!DEPTHS OF LOVE - I JUST CAN'T FIND A LOVE / AIN'T YOU GOT TIME NO MORE (SAGE) M- £100 SOLDNow that the Sweet side is outsripping the Crossover side, it's time to offer this magnificent 45 again. As with all known copies, the lo-fi recording shows up some crackly bits but self-indulge yourself in this extraordinary deep groove.BRETHREN - CAN THIS BE REAL / HAPPY FEELING (TEEN TOWN) M- £90 SOLDLong time since I've had this obscure 70's dancer. Sounds even better now and ripe for an enterprising jock (or Englander!) spins.SUGARCREEK - RUNNING OUT OF TIME / IT'S GOT TO BE MELLOW (BEAVER) M- £85NC obscurity with a strong 70's dancer and Leon Haywood cover flip. LEWIS CLARK - I NEED YOU BABY / A DOG (AIN'T A MAN'S BEST FRIEND (BRENT) EX £80 SOLDBig allnighter tune, both sides are the business!NEAL KIMBLE - IF IT WASN'T FOR THE CHILDREN / DON'T START LYING TO ME (TRC) EX £80Another floor-filling 'Niter tune that's getting very tough to find.SOUL EXPLOSION BAND - BLUE LADY / NO LOOKING BACK (SOUL EX) M- £80Took me an age to find this on a 45. Canadian Sweet Soul perfection from a reggae band! You need this single, and in this condition, to appreciate the real beauty of this tune.OLATUNJA'S SPIRIT MOOVERS - MY LIFE HAS BEEN NOTHING / /PRAY WITH A SINNER MAN (OAK LEAF) VG+ £75 HOLDTurned on to this by Bob A a few years back and now appreciate the great spiritual content and rarity. Besides that, it is forever the greatest tune about open heart surgery!J.D ASHLEY - GO FOR IT / PLEASE COME HOME (ERUPTION) VG+ £75Seems to be creeping up in price this obscure '82 dancer out of Little Rock, Ark. SOUNDS OF BLACK LIGHTNING - SOUL LOVE-IN / GOT MYSELF TOGETHER (TOWER) EX £75Rare on a 45. Promo only release of this barely heard dancer.MARTELLS - IN THE MORNIN' / BROADWAY EXIT (A LA CARTE) VG £75Ignored Northern dancer living in the shadows of the 'Stafford' biggie. Worth a spin I'd say! Chip in run-in nap. Flip it for an immense late 6t's funk inst.stormer!SEBASTIAN WILLIAMS- GOT TO GET OVER / DON'T CARE WHAT MAMA SAID (OVIDE) M- £75 HOLDThe best Ovide crossover release with this stupendous double-header!JACKIE RHETT & SINGERS - GET HIM IN YOUR LIFE / GOD'S HANDS ( RAINES) EX £65 SOLDThis has been a hard gospel Soul dancer to find, recent spin of mine and a great example of the genre. So highly recommended!SPOT & BLOTTERS - CIRCULATING / SOUL CIRCLE (EQUAL) M- £50In-demand Detroit dancers.VEDA - GET UP TO GET DOWN / YOU CAN LOVE AGAIN (M/W) EX £50A rare one from him. Lovely modern 45 from '78. Flip plays with crackle at start.SYL FOREMAN - BEFORE I LEAVE YOU / PART 1(MANGO) VG £50 SOLDLater different L.A version obscurity that is a likely contender for the next big thing, especially in the part11 format highlighted here with a massive drum start.BILLY THE KIDD & PRISONERS OF LOVE - GHETTO CAR / WHITE CLOUDS IN THE SKY (BRUBECK) M- £50Funk stomping dancer out of Washington DC. Not widely known at all and fits in with current 'nighter spins. On a current list @ £100!HOT EARTH - GOOD FEELING / LAW OF THE LAND (DOUBLE M) EX £30Two great and obscure Brooklyn, NY funk dancers.===============FIN=============

Looking for a couple of slowies: The Whatnauts - What's left to give (Stang) Issue prefered but promo considered too. Lattimore Brown - I will / Sweet Desiree (Renegade) Please PM price/condition. Thank you, Steve

Many thanks Roger.

A new Mister Fish for Summer 2016 with super rare 70's titles!

There are some massively undervalued 45's in the guide as well especially if you're looking for 70's I understand there will be lots of 'unknowns' (meaning not sold via John) in the book as well. So a much more rounded and welcomed edition imo.

Just a few left over from the last list all at vastly reduced prices. They won't be going any lower!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UK Postage is £2 (1st) or £3 (Recorded)Europe is £4.50 up to 3 records.Rest of World is £5.50 up to 3 records.Ask for registered/Signed for delivery.Payment as PayPal 'Friends & Family'' or Bank Transfer please.--------------------------------------------------------------------- *Please click on the titles to hear the actual record for sale*ANDERSON BROTHERS - I CAN SEE HIM LOVING YOU / BLANK (MEDIA SOUND) VG+ £695 NOW £625The original media sound 10'' acetate. A unique chance to own a part of NS history. Plays EX and considering the 7'' can achieve £1k+ pretty much a bargain for a one-off of this importance.CALIFORNIA PLAYBOYS - TRYING TO BECOME A MILLIONAIRE (LOADSTONE LP) EX £450 NOW £425 SOLDExceptional LP from 1976 chock full of great tunes but with the standouts being these:TRYING TO BECOME A MILLIONAIREJUST SAY A FOUR LETTER WORDDOUBLE LOVESHE'S A REAL SWEET WOMANSuch a rare album and none of the tracks have ever appeared on 45 so this is the only way to own some cracking rarities. Sleeve shows signs of wear (VG) but vinyl is M-BENNY HALL - YOUR LOVE GOT HEALING POWER / GET DOWN WITH IT (MAMMOTH) EX £250 now £195Another superb powerful funky soul release on a tiny Carolinas label.DARWIN'S THEORY - ACCEPT THE TRUTH (ABOUT YOURSELF) (DAWIN'S THEORY) M- £175 Now £140Classy connoisseur's soul from '79. Recently went for £334 on Manship's auction. Slight storage warpnap.MERGER - YOU PICK ME UP / I WANNA BE WITH YOU (MGR) M- £175now £145 SOLDFabulous Ohio indie uptempo Modern soul that just continues to build and build. B/w a gorgeous group mid-tempo number. Comes with original picture sleeve.JOE GRAHAM - I BEEN BLESSED BY YOUR LOVE / SOMETHING WRONG WITH OUR LOVE (CHANT) EX £150 now £125Highly regarded funky 70's dancer with a nice southern styled crossover flip. Not an easy find this one. Dished vinyl but plays great.JOHNSON BROTHERS - ALL OF MY LIFE / WAITING FOR A CALL (YOUR TOWN) EX £150 Now £125My old Soul Commanders c/up and a mighty fine tune it is too. Quite a few plays in the last couple of years but still unknown to most.VEDA - GET UP TO GET DOWN / YOU CAN LOVE AGAIN (M/W) M- / EX £90 Now £75A rare one from him. Lovely modern 45 from '78. Flip plays with crackle at start.TASTE - GOT TO GET BETTER / INST (TASTE) VG- £75 Now £60Rare Ohio Modern Soul from 1981. Bit noisy but a good player and a bit cheap for this rarity! BILLY THE KIDD & PRISONERS OF LOVE - GHETTO CAR / WHITE CLOUDS IN THE SKY (BRUBECK) M- £60 Now £50Funk stomping dancer out of Washington DC. Not widely known at all and fits in with current 'nighter spins. On a current list @ £100!LALOMIE WASHBURN - COULD IT BE / I REALLY NEED YOUR LOVIN (TEMATI) M- £50 Now £35 SOLDIndie Modern Soul of the highest order.FORBIDDEN CIRCLE - LOVE COMES IN ALL COLORS / HANGIN' ON A THREAD (DOWN HOME) EX £45 now £35Bongo driven Funky Soul In-demander from the early 70's. Great Vietnam themed flip too..Watch this fly!HOT EARTH - GOOD FEELING / LAW OF THE LAND (DOUBLE M) EX £30 Now £25Two great and obscure Brooklyn, NY funk dancers.CHUCK EDWARDS - OOH LA LA / BABY BABY (TIGHT) M- £25 Now £18 SOLDAnother obscure 45 this time a California crossover release from '83.===============FIN=============

Boo!

Is a corker innit! Rob, you need to come next Saturday.. Inner City Soul. Me and Ian Wright FREE in London!!!!

Try this mate: https://offliberty.com/

It's got Funk & Modern so be warned

Taking my time now fella.. not as old as i used to be, musn't grumble, the ol' legs an that etc etc forgot what? Too Kev, too! Not a lot of Sweet tho fella.

1.Take Me (pink version) - Fabulous Souls2.The Unforgiven Scorpio & His People3.Bad Woman - Frankie & The Damons4.Find Someone To Love - George Scott5.I'm losin' you - Soulsations6.we're in the middle - l.j reynolds7.you saved me from destruction - difosco8.walking on - relatives9.look into my eyes (acetate rough mix) - mad dog & pups10.love is a beautiful thing - little caesar & uterpians11.heart breaker - wess & airedales12.love is in the air - liberation street singers13.losing my girl - brotherly five14.please the crowd - jae mason15.can you understand sacrifice - tom macke16.work with what you got - billy p hughes17.the real thing - karvin johnson18.I've Got A Trouble Man (12'') - Jackie Cole & Hot Platnium Fantasy19.Leave Me Alone - Nadine20.back door (gettin down) - mystic pleasure 21. Strange - Madness (Ext version) 22.take you higher (edit) - ebony stones feat jade23.fly to your loving arms - jack ashford24.i can see him loving you (acetate mix) - anderson brothers25.sweet hot lips (12'' version) - village choir26.follow me (with your heart) - aura27.are you ready - lou pride28.no matter where - g.c cameron29.days are like people - zella jackson

Tracklist below in a more readable version!

I hadn't seen Mick for many years but the 'steering wheel' episode Jez describes and the Reading all-dayer debarcle are etched in my memory banks. RIP Mick.

UK Postage is £2 or £3 recorded up to 3 records. Europe is £4.50 up to 3 records.Rest of World is £5.50 up to 3 records.Ask for registered/signed for delivery.Payment as PayPal 'Friends & Family'' or Bank Transfer please.-------------------------------------------------------- *Please click on the titles to hear the actual record for sale*C.J and SUNNY C - CAROLINE / SAME (VAL-VO) EX £595 SOLDStorming 60's discovery on a tiny L.A promotional press. Very few remain and has been an auction item the two times it's turned up. Sold as an unknown 3 years ago for $4k! this is an excellent example of dance floor mayhem that less than handful of DJ's own.CLIFF GOBER - A POOR WAYFARING STRANGER / THROW OUT THE LIFELINE (CAVALRY) EX £495 SOLDOne of the most in-demand 45's of the past few years and here in amazing EX condition. FRANKIE & DAMONS - BAD WOMAN / MY BEST FRIEND (THE DAMONS) M- £495 SOLDMonstrous, mid-tempo, moody dancer in mighty fine nick!LOU ETTA TERRY SINGERS - WHO DO YOU TURN TO / PRAYER IS THE ANSWER (DESIGNER) EX £450Monster lo-fi dancer that if more copies were around would be massive. Old Paul Sadot spin and played of course by mighty Greg Belson. Rarely turns up on the open market.LIBERATION STREET SINGERS - LOVE IS IN THE AIR / SUNSHINE OF THE MORNING (PENTAGRAM) EX £225 SOLDOne of the big underground spins lately, here on a nice white plain promo. CONSTELLATIONS - I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO / POPA DADDY (GEMINI) EX £195 SOLDPerfect Northern dancer on a nice white promo.7 DAYS UNLIMITED - GOT TO GET AWAY / WHY MUST I CRY (R.E.T) EX £200Massive demand for this heavy dancer.HOT ICE COMPANY - YOU AIN'T HEARD NOTHING YET / GOT TO LEARN TO DO WITHOUT YOU (LIONEL) M- £150 SOLDTWO of the largest tunes to be played in the last 6 months. Both sides exceptional. Rare promo copy!DREAM MERCHANTS - STOP (YOU'RE BREAKING MY HEART) / GIVE UP (RENEE) VG+ £150Another big 'niter spin here on a white d.j copy.MASTERS OF MUSIC - TROUBLE DON'T ALWAYS LAST / YOU CAN'T WIN (LAKE) M- £150Totally fabulous dancer.. still way underplayed.SHEFFIELDS - RIGHT ON / THIS ROAD (SSEXX) M- £150 SOLDAggro Soul dancer now picking up plays from notable loonies...Exciting!SYL FOREMAN - BEFORE I LEAVE YOU / PART 1 (MANGO) VG £125Later different L.A version obscurity that is a likely contender for the next big thing, especially in the part11 format highlighted here with a massive drum start.AMERICA POEPLE - GIVE IT UP, IF YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING WITH IT / FUNKY BOOTIE (ATTACK) VG £125Strong funk stormer that I've been recommending for a couple years that rarely turns up. Richmond Va. Recording.RICHARD SMITH - MAMA CRIED / I DON'T WANNA CRY (HI Q) M- £125 HOLDTwo marvellous soul sides, this 45 recently went up for auction.ROYAL FIVE - SAY IT TO MY FACE / GONNA KEEP LOVIN' YOU (TYLER) EX £100 HOLDAppreciated in Stafford and California two great sides...harmony dancer b./w the all-time great sweet side. MARK PUTNEY - TODAY'S MAN / DON'T COME AROUND HERE ANYMORE (OVIDE) EX £100Both sides so hugely in-demand on a lovely clean label Ovide 1st issue.PRICE EXCHANGE - DECEPTION / SAME (SMASH) M- £100 SOLDBrilliant and deceptive (!) tune. Quite unknown and superb. Wait for the gunshot!SENSATIONAL FIVE - IT'S HARD OUT HERE / COMING ON STRONG (SAGPORT) VG £75 SOLDVery In-demand again. Scratchy start but fine after..5 MILES OUT - SET YOUR MIND FREE / SUPER SWEET GIRL OF MINE (ACTION) EX £80 SOLDWhy this isn't massive I'll never know.. super soulful , super funky and with a super sweet girl on on the flip. What more do ya want? Rare UK action copy.NITE DREAMERS - LATER FOR YOU /COUNTDOWN TO SHOWDOWN (ALWIN) VG+ £75 SOLDObscure up-tempo dancer getting current spins in the underground clubs.BILLY THE KIDD & PRISONERS OF LOVE - GHETTO CAR / WHITE CLOUDS IN THE SKY (BRUBECK) M- £75Funk stomping dancer out of Washington DC. Not widely known at all and fits in with current 'nighter spins.MAGNIFICENTS - TAKE ME ON / BLANK (SYMBOL) VG+ £60Soon to be massive dancer from the Magnificent 7 guys on a one-sided promo.BONNIE BRISKER - SO MUCH LOVIN' / SOMEONE REALLY LOVES YOU (MAGIC CITY) VG- £50 SOLDSo many current spins for this Detroit stormer flip it for the mid-tempo Northern tune. No shine but plays fine.MARVA WHITNEY - GIVING UP ON LOVE / QUEST FOR LOVE (T-NECK) VG+ £50 SOLDBrutal dancer with just a few pops. Getting some big plays recently.HUES CORPORATION - THERE HE IS AGAIN (RCA) M- £45 SOLDPromo only release for this storming funk dancer. Mostly unknown with a great future.FREDDIE WATSON - TOGETHER BABY / IT'S ALL OVER NOW (ELOYS) VG £45 SOLDGreat Funky bongo driven Crossover out of Chicago.HUN'TS DETERMINATION BAND - I NEED LOVE / PART2 (EARWAX) VG+ £30 SOLDHard as nails funk dancer on the blue og label.

Some new additions and some massive reductions.Honestly, this really is bargain time for funky-edged and rhythm & soul dancers.---------------------------------------------------------------------UK Postage is £2 or £3 recorded up to 3 records. Europe is £4.50 up to 3 records.Rest of World is £5.50 up to 3 records.Ask for registered/signed for delivery.Payment as PayPal 'Friends & Family'' or Bank Transfer please.-------------------------------------------------------- *Please click on the titles to hear the actual record for sale*JOE TOWNS - BUSY SIGNAL / YOU CAN'T HOLD BACK (TOP DOG) VG £60 NOW £45Big tune for those that have it!JIMMY (MR.MOTION) LYNCH - THERE WAS A TIME / PT11 (LAVAL) M- £25 NOW £15 SOLDAnother massive tune at a bargain price!JO ANN GARETT - YOU CAN'T COME IN (BIG BAD WOLF) / I'M SO AFRAID (CHESS) VG+ £20Rare issue copy that often sells up to £75.FIVE MILES HIGH - SHOULDV'E BEEN SATISFIED / SO FRUSTRATED (SPOOKY) EX £40 NOW £25 HOLDWould be massive group dancer out of NY.FABULOUS COUNTS - GIRL FROM KENYA / JAN JAN (MOIRA) EX £15 SOLDLatest Detroit Moira to pick up spins and in excellent nick...surprisingly!HANK BALLARD - I'M A JUNKY FOR MY BABY'S LOVE / LOVE WHY IS TAKING SO LONG (CHESS) FR PS EX £40 NOW £25 SOLDJunky is the funkiest track but flip it for the sublime 'love'.. already becoming a 'Different Strokes' classic.FANTASTIC JOHNNY C - I'M A MAN / JUST SAY THE WORD (PHIL- LA OF SOUL) EX £30 NOW £20 HOLDTop tip this thumping dj white label copy.DYNAMIC CONCEPTS - CALIFORNIA PT1 / PART 2 (BLACK CIRCLE) EX £30 NOW £20 SOLD70's dancer as played by Pat Bleasdale & Dave Thorley.ELECTRIC EXPRESS - WHERE YOU COMING FROM / PART 11 (LINCO) M- £30 NOW £20 SOLDNice white promo of this current spin.JOE HAYWOOD - I'M WALKIN / STRONG FEELING (FRONT PAGE) EX £30 NOW £20One of his best and this guy is great! ..Future biggie for sure!PIC & BILL - GONNA GIVE IT TO YOU / THE SOUL OF A MAN (BLUE ROCK) VG £20 NOW £10 SOLDChicago soul at it's best, great dancer.BILLY GUY & COASTERS - YOU MOVE ME / TAKE IT EASY GREAZY (SAL/WA) M- £20 NOW £15 SOLDNot widely known 70's stormer in minty condition.Top tip!J.R BAILEY - WE NEED LOVE \ V FOR VICTORY (VIRGO) EX £20 now £10 SOLDSuper Soulful funker.MFALME - NUKU PENDA (ASANTE) M- £25 now £15 SOLDThis is Jimmy Raye on an African recording. Not widely know but a mighty fine tune with great breaks and a massive bass line!!!ANDY MARSHALL & RIGHT SOUND - LOVE TRANSPLANT OF YOUR LOVE (VIDA) EX £30 NOW £25Relatively unknown funky LA. Northern dancer.MASKMEN & AGENTS - THEY'LL BE SOME CHANGES (DYNAMO) EX £25 NOW £20100 mph dancer with insane sexist lyrics!CHRIS HARRIS & INVADERS - SO MUCH SOUL / WHY CAN'T WE GET ALONG (DIAL) M- £30 NOW £20 SOLDWarped but plays great 150 mph dancer. Flip no slouch either..Rather large tip!CORNELIUS - DOG EAT DOG / WANNA GET TO KNOW YOU. WILLPOWER) VG+ £25 NOW £15Obscure 1972 NY funk dancer.JEANETTE WHITE - NO SUNSHINE / MUSIC (A&M) M- £25 NOW £15 SOLDQuality Sister Funk dancer hidden away on a Northern Stomper. LOVE KITTENS - KEEP IT UP / I LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU (MOS-LEY) EX £30 NOW £20Funk edged 60's is the side to play now nudges the Northern flip into the park.JOHNNY & JAKE - I NEED YOUR HELP BABY / IT'S A MESS I TELL YA (PHILLIPS) VG £20 NOW £12 SOLDWonderful white promo Chicago two-sider.ODD SQUAD - SOUL POWER / JUST TO SEE YOUR FACE (MINIT) VG+ £25 NOW £15 SOLDPowerful group dancer getting current spins. Nice Crossover flip too. Label states same title both sides. Promo.SHIRLEY WAHLS - DON'T DESTROY ME (SMASH) M- £20 NOW £15Almost reached super status already. buy now!CANDY COATED PEOPLE - TIME TO LOVE / ROADS (NYSC) EX £20NOW £15 SOLDAlready an underground classic. Marvellous chunky tuneJOE ARNOLD - SOUL -LIPS OH / SUNDAY (COTILLION) EX £20 NOW £15 SOLDRare left-field tune with balls..PAL & PROPHETS - LOTTA GOOD LOVIN' / I KEEP FOOLING MYSELF ( PHIL LA OF SOUL) EX £20 NOW £12 HOLDWhite promo copy of this vastly underrated dancer.OLYMPICS - THERE AIN'T NO WAY / THREE BILLION PEOPLE (SONGSMITH) M- £20 NOW £12 HOLDPicking up a few spins now this great rarity.BILLY STORM - I NEVER WANT TO DREAM AGAIN / BABY, DON'T LOOK DOWN (LOMA) EX £20 NOW £12Forgotten, mad 60's dancers that i believe had a few spins at Wigan.SAM & DAVE - GET IT / BORN AGAIN (ATLANTIC PS) EX £20 NOW £15 SOLDTop quality dancer with breakdowns and great production. Should be massive!BOBBY SANSOM - THIS IS IT / YOU GOT PERSONALITY (ACTA) EX £20NOW £12 SOLDNice white promo of this forgotten Stafford tune.---------------------------FIN-------------------------

IMPASSIONS FEAT MARKUS KELLY- PUSHIN' TO THE TOP / I NEED YOUR LOVE (WHITE EAGLE) M- £350 SOLDFurious Funk behemoth. Monstrous on the dance floor! So good, so rare and in near perfect condition b/w a quality unknown, funky, crossover tune...double bonus time!SUPER EAGLES - FEELING YOU GOT (GHANA FILM) VG++ £300 SOLDMonster in waiting! UK only 45 currently kicking up a storm in the Midlands underground clubs via Si Cottrell. No original centre but oh so hard to find!BENNY HALL - YOUR LOVE GOT HEALING POWER / GET DOWN WITH IT (MAMMOTH) VG++ £275Two massively rare funky 70's dancers on this obscure Carolinas label.STRIVERS SHOW BAND - LOVE EPISODE / LET'S GO PARTY (STRIVERS) M- £275 SOLDEnjoying a huge cult following throughout Europe.. Both sides are immense Modern dancers.JABIE ABERCROMBIE - I CAN FEEL MY LOVE COMING DOWN / BEFORE WE KNOW LOVE (OCEAN) VG+ £250Only know of two copies of this Sam Dees penned and produced private label obscurity. A side features a great building, super soulful, tune and then flip it for an out-n-out Northern dancer that wouldn't have been out of place at the Casino. Great new discovery.CHOICE OF COLOR - YOU LOVE / YOU'RE TWENTY-ONE TODAY (APT) M £225 SOLDThe very rare misspelled version in pristine condition, played once only to record. Been hearing this out again recently so a revival already on the cards. Great group/sweet flip too.MERGER - YOU PICK ME UP / I WANNA BE WITH YOU (MGR) M- £175Fabulous Ohio indie uptempo Modern soul that just continues to build and build. B/w a gorgeous group midtempo number. Comes with original picture sleeve.WILLIE PICKETT - ON THE STAGE OF LIFE / INST (SOUL SPOT) M £175 HOLDImmense Detroit 70's in immaculate condition. Longer, faster version than the Eastern issue.ROYAL FIVE - SAY IT TO MY FACE / GONNA KEEP LOVIN' YOU (TYLER) M- / EX £175Memories of Stafford. Here on a tough to get original copy. Brilliant dancer of course and all-time fave sweet/lowrider flip. Great double-sider!ELEVENTH COMMANDMENT - TODAY OR NEVER / THEN I REACH SATISFACTION (FAST TRACK) M- £175 SOLDMagnificent two-sided 70's with 'Today or never" only appearing on this super rare issue copy. Vastly underrated 45!JOE GRAHAM - I BEEN BLESSED BY YOUR LOVE / SOMETHING WRONG WITH OUR LOVE (CHANT) EX £150Highly regarded funky 70's dancer with a nice southern styled crossover flip. Not an easy find this one. Dished vinyl but plays great.HIRAM & DIRECT - LOVE FLIGHT / TURN IT AROUND (HIROME) M- £150 SOLDRare Modern currently doing the rounds on the continent. Dancer & stepper sides!CLIFF TATE - BETTER WAYS BETTER DAYS (RANGER) EX £150Previously covered up as 'Charles & New Experience' appeared on Ebay as an unknown recently and sold for nearly £250!! 70's Michigan obscurity with legs for the adventurous dj.THE LIBRARY - WHAT'S THE WORLD COMMING TO / GET BACK EVIL WOMAN (A.L.C) VG+ £125 SOLDRather unknown funky storming obscurity that shows promise. worth a punt I'd say!4TH GENERATION - TAKE MY LOVE / WALKING ON A CLOUD (DE BROSSARD) EX £125 SOLDCurrent spins for this funk-edged dancer. Nice n' easy lowrider flip too.MICHAEL KIRKLAND - THE PROPHET / TOGETHER (ZAY) EX £120 SOLDFantastic funky grinder with some deft production values tearing up UK dance floors. Flip it for a super soulful crossover tune that has class written all over it (Literally in this case as there's marker pen on both sides) Rarer White promo copy!BILLY THE KIDD & PRISONERS OF LOVE - GHETTO CAR / WHITE CLOUDS IN THE SKY (BRUBELL) M- £125 (some Interest!)Heavy funk stomper that seems relatively unknown. Ideal for those Funk-tion / Burnley nights.EDUCATORS BAND - EVERYBODY DOING THEIR THING / PART 2 (DY-RICH) EX £125 SOLDSplendid Modern/Funk rarity.E.T TURNER - I'LL LOVE YOU FOREVER (SOUL TONE) VG £110 SOLDVery few copies around of this (early 70's?) dancer on this tiny indie label.CHUCK CARBO & SOUL FINDERS - CAN I BE YOUR SQUEEZE / TAKE CARE YOUR HOMEWORK FRIEND (FIRE BALL) VG £100 SOLD1st original issue of this funk, breakbeat monster dancer. Eddie Bo on fire again!7 DAYS UNLIMITED - DIRT (in the sky) / EARLY MORNING BREAK (ACACIA STREET GANG) M- £100 SOLDA lovely Modern two-sider that still hasn't had the plays it needs. Rarer label version.WE THE PEOPLE - AIN'T NO WAY / WHY (MAGNETIC SOUTH) VG+ £90Modern soul out of Louisiana from 1980 and very rarely seen. LACLEVE MILON - TAKE A GIANT STEP / YOUR LOVE (SOH) M- £90 SOLDHuge funky Memphis monster sound with contrasting super soulful mid tempo flip. A total quality 45!SUMMITS - SOPHISTICATED LADY / LET'S LOVE NOW (LA SALLE) M- £90 SOLDMoody dancer filling floors all over.HUES CORPORATION - THERE HE IS AGAIN / 21ST CENTURY - MAIN CHANCE (RCA) M- £75 (some Interest!)Storming funky dancer that was only released as a promo for a movie. Sounds just right for now!CHET IVEY - DOSE OF SOUL / GET DOWN WITH THE GEATER (FRETONE) M- £60 SOLDGreat thumping ghetto soul getting spins from Sallie Reynolds currently.FREDDIE WATSON - TOGETHER BABY / IT'S ALL OVER NOW (ELOYS) VG- £60Great funky crossover dancer with loads of promise and not widely known. Flip it for some deep-with-a beat action. Great 45!RAY WEATHERSPOON - STOP STUFFIN AND START NUFFIN / INST (SATAN) VG+ £55Great growling breaking funky dancer from Satan!! SOUL LIBERATION - WHO ARE YOU? / BLESSED SOLD (RAINBOW SOUND) EX £50Beautiful Modern sound on an extremely hard to find 45.EXPO - ROAD TO SUNSHINE / ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU (EUPHONIC) Ex £50 SOLDIntro belies a very soulful 80's dancer that just builds. Not well known but most definitely worthy of attention. Highly recommended!WILLIE & MIGHTY MAGNIFICENTS - TAKE MY LOVE (ALL PLATINUM) VG++ £45 SOLDWonderful 60's crossover on a lovely white promo.ERNIE JOHNSON & SOUL BLENDERS - FAITHFUL & TRUE / YOU GONNA MISS ME HOLD VG- £40Moody stomper that sounds great again.ALBERTINA WALKER - MAMA SAID THANK YOU (CARITAS) VG- £35 SOLDRare Crossover that's been fetching decent money lately.=================FIN======================

I asked him/her was told it was original.

Sweet Soul, Group harmony and Funky 'B' sides. here... Please ask for sound clips by emailing: misterfish45@outlook.com The Questions - ? / same (Gold And Soul Productions) Vg-/G+ £250 Very rare. Capricorns - Hello Love / Inst (The Phoenix) Vg £200 Crazy rare! Aftermath - Gretchen / Someones taken your love from me (The Phoenix) Vg+ £150 Ditto! Inner Soul - Put the hurt on you / Little Jack Horner (Cherrie) M- £130 SOLD Funky 'b' Interpretations - Here I am in Georgia / Inst (Flaming Arrow) Vg £125 Very few known copies of this. Domestic Five - It's an empty world / Two wrong people (Aquarius) Vg £100 SOLD Label missing from '..empty world' side. Robert Vanderbilt & Foundation Of Souls - A message to you especially from god /I can't make it by myself (Sensational) Ex £90 SOLD 70's dancer flip. Soul Connection - Why am i supposed to cry / The funky blues (SoCon) Ex £80 SOLD The Jives - Love / I want you (Teardrop) M- £75 SOLD Big spins for the flip too! Iron Knowledge - Oh-love / Show-stopper (Tammy) M- £65 Fidelics - Lovers in the park / I love you baby (Rising-Soul) Ex £60 Dancer flip! Enchanters - I should be loving you / Hide and seek (Delta Inc.) Ex £55 SOLD Storming r&b flip Fifth Page - My summer love / Home ain't home (Joyful Sounds) Ex £50 Jupiters Release - Never never / Good strokes (Owl) Vg+ £50 Page Three - Wait! one minute baby / The love we had (Tenacious) Vg+ £45 SOLD Chain Reaction - Lady in red / Nurse your nerves (Fish) Vg+/Ex £45 Melodics - I never thought I'd lose you / Ain't that sharing my love (M.O.C) M- £45 Northern flip! Fifth Page - My summer love / Home ain't home (Joyful Sounds) Ex £45 Fabulistics - Absence / Inst (Scorpion) Ex £40 Symbolics - Home ain't home / Let a woman get funky (Guess) Ex £40 Funk flip Elevation - Love won't pay the bills / same (Crown Town) M- £30 Soul Majestics - I done told you baby / Missing you (Al-Tog) M- £30 SOLD Hector Rivera - I want you, I need you, I love you / Sweet soul baby (4 points) Ex £40 Joe Fly - Life (AMG) M- £40 Obscure/Unknown version of Everyday People rarity. Derek David - The winter of our love / The morning after (Pagan) Ex £40 Psyche funk flip! Wilton Crump - Give your love to me / Think it through (Olive Branch) VG++ £40 Patricia Denson & Soul Expressions - I thought i heard you moan / Home from Vietnam (Achillean) Ex £40 Morris Vaughn - Just one look / Help me (Gate Town) M- £40 Northern flip! Combined Forces - Colors are real / Feeling alright (Karat) G+ £40 Funk flip! Admirations - Dear lady / Memories are here to stay (Atomic) M- £35 End Results - Reminiscing / The only solution (Motion City) VG+ £20 Funky flip Johnny Washington - Everlasting love / oh girl (De-lite) M- £25 Maurice - The summer / part 2 (Town Sound) M- £20 Bobby Wade - Four walls and one window / Can't you hear me calling (Deluxe) M- £20 Shipping: £2/£3 Uk Euro £4 World £5.50

I sold this a couple of years back but have an mp3. Pm your email address.

Me too.

Bitter & Sweet c/up now £900