Bo Diddley

Thanks for the reply Kev. "A Lil' Lovin" is, in my opinion, a brilliant vocal performance. A record that is one of my favorites. Did he have a successful career? I hope so. I also hope that he aware of the high regard his work is held in.

Tommy Tate - Lovers Reward Walter Jackson - Uphill climb to the bottom Freddie Scot - Mr Heartache As Mrs Doyle once said, "I love the misery!" (although she was talking about making Tea)

Kev, Do you know why Alexander didn't have many records issued? (I'm no expert but am only aware of 2) Cheers Kev Bod

Yes, the bottom one does have an "ARP" stamp

Various Artists The Complete UK Grapevine Collection / 47 x 7" 3 x LPs Grapevine: 26001 (7") For the FIRST time ever on this auction arena, here are the entire GRP series 47 Grapevine singles, fully 24 of them DEMO copies, not the stickered promo's but real-deal DEMO copies with DEMO labels and as a bonus all of the 3 Grapevines albums. DEMO release #'s are: # 100, 104, 105, 107, 109, 110, 112 with picture cover, 113, 114, 116, 117, 120, 121,126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 133, 134, 135, 139, 142, 144, The remainder are fine clean copies, at least Ex+ to Mint 45's vinyl, with no label defects of any of this listing. Wow! individually the most wanted Northern Soul UK releases ever! Collectively a lifetimes work to amass every single item, of this now iconic RCA late 70's vehicle for Northern Soul classic rarities. A collection nobody under normal circumstances would ever part with, and unlikely to be repeated any time soon. Condition Report All discs are a least Ex + play surfaces. Every label A side and B-side is defect free, no writing, no centres missing, no tears, no stains. A eye-catching collection, a pulse racing gathering of all that was good in Northern Soul at the end of the 70's.<br /> <br /> Three albums are there, again in fine clean ex condition throughout, except for the cover of the one has light wear to top £1,111.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 27/09/2017 18:04 Listen Cody Black I'm Slowly Molding / Keep On Keeping On King: 6148 (45s) A Northern Soul hero with his most-wanted 45, presented here as an irresistible yellow promo, from B.R.B. productions of Detroit. Grant Burton, Rudy Robinson and Cody Black find an outlet through King this time for their consistently fine product. This example offering up two fabulous sides both burnished with typically slick Detroit rhythms, stippled with sweet girl choruses as this quality tune cruises from one high point to the next. The soft purring of Cody Black are supported by understated horns, liberally sprinkled throughout this dancer prompting and thickening the production. A perfect example of consummate recording, that doesn't become tangled into too much power and not enough class, B.R.B. ensure there is nothing there to drown a superior vocal resulting in one really classy groove, that has pleasured the Northern Soul crowd for years, it's rarity ensuring it never got over played... A top tune for decades, that has only raised in value year on year... and the flipside has yet to have it's day. If your seeking Top-Drawer Detroit in impeccable condition - this is it! Condition Report Two flawless yellow labels, two unblemished vinyls all housed in the colourful King sleeve.. collecting real rarities at it's most satisfying £788.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 27/09/2017 18:02 Listen Home Of The Blues # 8 Home Of The Blues # 8 / March 1967 edition Contempo: 8 (MAG) RARE and fully 50 years old and looking virtually flawless! 24 glossy pages, purple text # 8 edition to the forerunner of the legendary Blues & Soul magazine. Black and white Soul artist FULL PAGE pictures of: Billy Stewart, Little Richard, Howard Tate, The Soul Sisters, Live reviews of The Soul Sisters at All Star Cub in London & The Cavern Club in Liverpool. Live Review of Alvin Cash & The Crawlers - Tiles Club, London Review and biography of Prince Harold The usual R&B charts, UK & USA. 45 and Album reviews Some spectacular old Record Company and Record Shop adverts, full back page of the icon EMI "SOUL SUPPLY" LP releases. Full page advert for the Soul City Shop and much more, making # 8 in the series arguably the most interesting issue of all those highly coveted early A5 Home Of The Blues & Bluesw & Soul.. and this listing is in the finest condition of any of the early edition, we've ever witness Condition Report Astonishing condition with the only signs of human contact 8 ticks on the 90 chart listings, presumably to "buy" reminders or already own. Adds authenticity to one very careful owner. One minuscule corner top crease bottom right. Otherwise MINT. £56.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 27/09/2017 18:00 Marilyn Babarin Just a Teenager / One Little Word Nola: 741 (45s) Rare Of The Rare Northern Soul.. and so much more So rare this is a Raresoulman Auction debutante, sodden in all those essential Northern Soul elements that make a NS Dancer completely indispensable.. The oppening drum blow signals blaring brass to take to the air..then a naive but determined Sister vocal attacks the production, with a shrill voice knowing exactly what she wants.. her school girlfriends coo, woo away wit the background chorus.. but this tune is growing and you know this is just the beginning of something awesome.. The nice girl chorus is more urgent, as it spears the air.. chanting woo-woos as Marilyn gets to the point with a provocative "I'm Just a Teenager" "But I Know What I Want" whilst the Girl chorus takes on a more muscular stance and Northern Soul takes off...Full on Foot-To-The-Floor high-octane Northern Soul at it most motivational. There has been many theories why this 45 is so insanely rare, as it is darn good. Other than the rumor this young gal got pregnant before the release, ironic to say the least. I think the simple answer to it insane rarity the label was coming to an end..about to be wounded up as a loss making exercise as they never again achieve the success "Barefootin'" brought to the table..20 releases earlier. I'#m thinking hardly any copies pressed or left the distributors as the death throws of the Nola label had their final breath.. One of the greatest Northern Soul 45's ever to emerge from New Orleans, and certainly one of the most potent Sister Northern Soul 45's ever! A once in a lifetime "Grail"... you know what you have to do Condition Report Vinyl has some mild surface marks, but as you can hear it plays loud, imposing and clean. Visually Ex plays Ex +. A-side label is a clean Ex+, flipside label has a minuscule "silverfish" nibble just to the left of the 741 release number. £1,467.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 27/09/2017 18:00 Listen Rudy Lambert Jamboree / I'll Do It Junior: 1002 (45s) The same Bay Area R&B man who provided us with that elusive R&B grinder "Love" on on Club 7. Presents us with an off-the-scale-rare R&B 45 that only a very few DJ's and collectors can boast of owning.. R&B as rare as you like it and then some... Was the Bay Area university town of Berkeley ready for such an moody down n'dirty dance groove. Pulling you into a whirlpool of R&B exotica. A filthy rare tune capturing the mood of the early 60's, evoking vision mysterious local clubs where this "Jamboree Dance" would have been played out. Lines of hand-clappin' dancers strolling the dancefloor, as a sultry saxophone whines away assisting a deeply rich vocal, soulfully moaning his way through a atmospheric R&B weirdness Fabulous street-level individualism at it's best, with A-list DJ 's like New York's MIchael Robinson firmly behind it's turntable exposure... if you desire ownership of a validated rarity, which we don't ever expect to encounter again. This blend of R&B/Popcorn/Soul is it. they don't come any harder to acquire than this from the streets D.I.Y. mini-press from 1962 ? Condition Report surface marks gives up some light background noise, which is drowned out by Rudy booming vocal and the insistent sax.. The rich blue label has had at some point in it's life, water contact causing light "paling" of the blue in places (see scan). Vinyl has multiple fine surface hairlines from a life outside it's sleeve. Listen to the full soundfile provided. We only list less than Excellent 45's on our auctions, unless they are super rare. In the case of this disc, it is the first copy we have ever had, it is currently coveted by one of the world's top rare-soul DJ's and we don 't expect to ever see another. This disc at best is vg only but most likely your only chance of ownership...ever! £234.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 27/09/2017 18:00 Listen Sandy Wynns I'll Give That To You / You Turned Your Back On Me Simco: 30001 (45s) Not only this Northern Soul princess's rarest 45 by a long way. This seldom seen double-hitter is almost a Manship MINT! From the desk of prolific song writer Jesse Herring who crafts yet another flowing 60's dance groove. This time enlisting the truly splendid voice of Edna Wright festoon with heavenly girl backing vocals, soaring horns pump up the atmosphere as the cooing girls enrich everything. What a tune, so very good, it again begs the question why this never reached the status of Northern Soul classic, that some inferior NS plays have achieve. This only answer again can be this record has suffered from it's own unavailability, otherwise without question something this instant, this good would surely have risen t Casino Classic prominence and no doubt there would now be 70's bootlegs of it selling for healthy sums all over the internet.. The truth is back in Northern Soul heyday not too many DJ's owned a copy to play, and today many serious collectors and DJ have never had this 45 in their possession. Which brings me to the delicious flipside that remains right off the radar.. a stroller which showcasing the ease of the Sandy Wynns vocal, with Jesse Herring and team capturing hints of Motown in it's construction.. Two genuinely classy girl-sounds presented here in the best possible condition.. Condition Report Two Perfect promo labels, vinyl is astonishingly flawless, just a few minuscule hairlines revealed under strong light, all housed inside it's birth sleeve. We doubt we'll ever witness a finer copy! £272.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 27/09/2017 18:00 Listen Tommy and The Derby's Don't Play The Role / Handy Andy Swing: 1001 (45s) In distinguished velvety voice of Tommy Tate always captures attention but when it is presented through his most-wanted 45, the pulse races.. Butch's former cover-up still sends shivers of pleasure through your being, the imaginative intro, those soaring girl choruses are an exquisite backdrop for Tommy to lace his superior vocal through...a gently rising production that grabs you by the neck, dragging you to the dancefloor to be immerse in superior Northern Soul. Rattling piano, orgasmic girl deliver one of the most effective girl choruses ever, and then it builds to a most marvelous crescendo towards the end, leaving you elated at it's perfectness. Just a piano and Tommy Tate's purring would be enough to send in into another world, but this recording is drenched in "Northern Soul Moments" of brilliance.. It has everything you desire in a NS great, expect your ownership.. Condition Report Nice gloss, some light hairlines under light, a solitary turntable retrieve surface mark from a hasty fingernail, just cosmetic, NOT affecting play. Check the irresistibly sound-file lifted from this disc. Labels are free of writing, stain, tears just carries expected surface blemishes for it's age (see scans) £2,022.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 27/09/2017 18:00 Listen Patrice Holloway Love And Desire / Ecstasy Capitol: CL15484 (45s) The sound of 1966 Los Angeles Sister Soul served up by ex-Motown starlet Patrice Holloway. Brenda's sister eclipses some of Motown's own with this Page brothers production. Billy "In Crowd" Page and brother Gene between them have created some of Northern Soul's most memorable recordings, this session certainly giving birth to not one but two killer Motownesque NS dancers. That of course graced the groundbreaking turntables of The Twisted Wheel and went on to blossom into one of Britain's most-wanted Soul 45's. Patrice's much deliberated short stay over at Motown, the premature curtailment of her Motor City career certainly never had anything to do with her voice.. just like her sister Brenda, Patrice sung like an Angel. Perfect diction, timing and expression, featured on all her too few recordings, for such an exceptional voice.. This 45 gives up two stunning Northern Soul dancers which are just as good as each other. It matters not a jot which side you drop the arm on, this is a DJ pick that requires no thought , both sides saturated in the Northern Soul sound... so don't miss this 45 rarest most gorgeous form - the British Red & White Demo! Condition Report vinyl has full gloss, there is a small "crescent" shaped mark on the a-side which does not affect play. B-side vinyl reveals a few light hairlines under strong light. Both sides play totally clean (listen) to the impressive dounle sound file from this disc. A-side Red "A" label has a faded almost invisible 31 on the label just above the NOT FOR SALE text (see scan) center hole has light wear. A red & white vision, giving up just the best girl Northern Soul possible. £250.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 27/09/2017 18:00 Listen Jewels We Got Togetherness / I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles MGM: K13577 (45s) BLACK STOCK COPY! This Northern Soul anthems least seen, most coveted form. I first heard this runaway train, played I think by Kev Roberts at a Notts Palais all-dayer in the early 70's. A stunning New York first discovery for Kev, I'm thinking. From new discovery to Northern Soul gargantuan in just a few weeks as it speedy rhythms were exactly what the All niter crowd craved at the time. Simultaneously a monster at both Wigan Casino & Cleethorpes Pier. But back then I only ever saw the yellow promo copies; Ian Levine's preference for the more colourful release copies of Northern Soul 45's, went against what most collectors coveted.. but Ian's different stance, encouraged more and more collectors to seek out the rare stock copy 45's on Decca, Brunswick, Kapp, MGM etc. as "blacks" witnessed in a "label run" are so very attractive. So here is a record in it's "black" clothes that is part of the very fabric of Northern Soul, it's history and it's racing sound, that the dancers required to use up all that energy those little pills had provided.. This is real Northern Soul of it's time. This is a seldom seen STOCK copy looking so inviting still in it's birth sleeve.. Noting this slab of relentless Northern Soul, comes from Bobby & Peggy Baskerville no strangers to stomping rhythms, check out Bobby's "Dot" 45 another steamrollering experience. Condition Report Vinyl has light surface hairlines, plays clean excellent (listen) visually vg+, both labels are flaw free, except the usual tiny cut-out bb drill the majority of these MGM 60's 45s were subject to. £161.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 27/09/2017 18:00 Listen Invitations What's Wrong With Me Baby ? / Why Did My Baby Turn Bad Dynovoice: 210 (45s) There are Northern Soul classics, then there are records you would take to the grave with you, as being some of the greatest recordings you ever heard. Indelible from the very first listen to the last, triggering euphoric recall from the Soul times of your wonder years..life defining songs that steered you on a path, you have seldom veered from and always come back.. "What's Wrong With Me Baby" is one of those Soul club experiences you never forget, I remember with a little flutter in the stomach the first Stateside UK press I ever owned, and I treasured it! It was after all one of the most-wanted 45 in the UK for a very long time during the late 60s. But before you today is a different vision, a flawless Mint minus USA press still in it's birth-sleeve. This listing is not just about how dear to Northern Soul hearts this Charlie Calello steered masterpiece is, it's is about the spanking condition. Take note of the two unblemished labels, sitting inside an uncommon Dynovoice cover, just beautiful but the climax comes when the 45 leaves the sleeve, glistening vinyl that's hardly seen a turntable. Just a few very mild sleeve contact hairlines take it just a whisker away from Mint! One for the Northern Soul top 500 Classic chasers, who's paramount concern is condition and want the best looking their very best.. this is it! In 2017 a gleaming Invitations - What's Wrong With Me Baby - is a sight to savoir Condition Report As described above, we are very unlikely to ever find a finer copy! £164.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 27/09/2017 18:00 Listen John Parker A Big Mistake / Just a Thing Called Love Brunswick: 55427 (45s) A rarely encountered and gorgeous "sample" BLACK stock copy housed in the correct Brunswick sleeve. Here's a record shrouded in mystery, the writer and the producer seem to only have this 45 credited to them (maybe a pseudonym) because both sides offer up such high quality Soul that surely this can't be Samuel Stewart's first attempt at making a record, and John Parker could be anybody off a long list of John Parker's involved in music, one thing we do know for certainly it is not the respected British Soul collector / DJ John Parker... as there's no hint of a North Of England accent in those touching lyrics It may be steeped in obscurity and present us with vinyl conundrum, but isn't that how we all like it... Because this John Parker delivers a vocal delicacy, that surely could only be served up by a seasoned Soul man. Likewise those sympathetic horns could only have been directed by a talented producer.. "A Big Mistake" for me is one of the finest "Sunday Chill Out" candidates on the circuit at this moment. That's why any copies were snapped up a long since. To hear Soulful quality of this level is not an every day occurrence! A mood-changing delight, that digs deep into your senses drawing out those emotions that shaped you as a Soul Guy/Girl in the first place...ideal for Carib Soul, Feed Your Soul, Horse and Groom, Tuff Love, Diggin' Deeper etc. are all illuminated by this style of Pure Soul.. In contrast the flipside, in an upbeat slab of Northern Soul again all the better for those blasting horns, that takes on a more "Latin" stance as that expressive vocal ups the pace, for a solid dancer dripping in charm.. So who are you Mr. John Parker, and who is Samuel Stewart? There is no way Soul of this calibre is created by "beginners" ... is there? Condition Report Those seldom seen BLACK labels; the side we lead with has a "Sample" sticker on it, flipside carries an X (see scans). Vinyl has a couple of faint surface brushes (one each side) neither affecting play. So close to Mint - (sound is Mint) A mighty clean copy inside the correct Brunswick sleeve. A beautiful looking 45. £81.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 27/09/2017 18:00 Listen © 2017 John Manship Records. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Website Made by iWeb |

You would expect it to sell easily at £300. The Jay Traynor is one of those records that folks think of at a certain price from years ago simply because it doesn't come up for sale very often. Great record in my opinion and it is not a "niche" sound and so has a wide audience. Put the price in context with other ABC Demo's for popular records and I think you should sell at £500. Particularly in the light of some prices asked for in the sales forum last week.

Hi Pete, JM has had one up at £450 for a little while without shifting it (unless he has a couple). And there's that Looky-Likey one available for not very much (as seen on ebay currently!) So, not sure where that leaves the current price

Ronnie McNeir Sitting In My Class / Isn't She A Pretty Girl De To: DS 2878 (45s) Whilst "Sitting In My Class" is of course a timeless Northern Soul classic of the highest standing... but mine and many others preference to play is the magnificent "Isn't She A Pretty Girl" Northern Soul Detroit Crossover, that is again on the comeback trail.. Floyd Jones and Billy Kyle's inspired "School Bell" provoked a dance-floor feast at all the leading All Nite clubs circa 1977/78. With Ronnie's hopefully charged vocal dreaming of making love to the girl in the next row... whilst for me at school it was always gonna be the teacher.. This was a record we could all relate to, having not been too long before, when we sat there wishing, in that exact same situation..such was the attraction of this innovative song, the flipside somehow got overlooked.. So step forward the side which most now consider the "play" side today.. the gently jangling intro lasts but a few seconds, before big bold bold brass explodes onto the scene.. girls jostle for position, the horns blast even louder, the girls follow the hint to lift the arrangement another notch and brilliance unfolds.. whilst Ronnie keeps up the beseeching stance, as his vocal pleads even stronger.. just too much Soul!! Two sides to die for, remembering the legal reissue that follow it's success in the UK was a remixed version. The song suffering, weakening the whole arrangement and it's overwhelming Soulful opulnce, lost! So the only way to play this spectacular tune, is in it's authentic original form.. unless spinning a bootleg doesn't concern you.. Here is a glorious rich Red first press offering up two sides of the original mix; and it matters not which side you drop the stylus on the result will be dancefloor devastation whichever you choose.. Condition Report Check out that flawless rich red label, this 45 has hardly seen the light of day. A-side vinyl has full gloss and is spanking new except for three solitary hairlines across the vinyl, very soft, light, only visual plays perfect. Flipside vinyl is a perfect Mint . £902.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 20/09/2017 18:06 Listen Charles Farren You've Changed My Whole Life Around / A Girl Like You Hawk: 200 (45s) Bob Lee's neighborhood label has provided the Northern Soul collector with some seriously rare teasers to chase over the years. His penchant for the strong production is underlined by this snarling statement from a reformed man, Charles Farren as had his life turned around, and although his growling delivery does sound very joyous, he has found a woman's love, so good, he's stopped "Playing Around".. The signature Chicago male vocal presence, had the bar set high by Johnny Sayles, Syl Johnson etc. who's gnarled growls became part of the Northern Soul all niter fabric. Charles Farren on the street-level session matches any snarling vocal you care to mention, this propelled by honkin' horns make for a truly imposing dancer..that is slowly but surely making an impact on the scene, after snoozing as an occasionally played choice to pepper up a DJ set. Today this Chicago statement has disappeared from view a few years back and is now neatly perched for huge comeback. There is certainly no need to air inferior Northern Soul dancer whilst Chicago Soul-Salvos of this calibre wait in the wings.. Check out this potent onslaught of Northern Soul that would ignite such places as the trailblazing "Grumpy Soul" events in pandamonium.. REAL DEAL NORTHERN SOUL that lovers of the Johnny Sayles style may not be able to resist! Condition Report Two flawless yellow labels, no fade, writing, or tears. Vinyl is very close to Mint minus, strong light reveal a few sleeve contact blemishes that do not affect plays. Visually EX+ plays Mint minus £222.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 20/09/2017 18:04 Listen Four Tops Ask The Lonely / Where Did You Go Tamla Motown: TMG 507 (45s) Arguably The Four Tops finest 45 Motown ever released, both sides encapsulating not only the more Soulful side of Motown but also capturing the very essence of the "Tops" sound with Levi Stubbs at his imperial best. Top song is help dear in the hearts of Motown & Northern Soul fans a like. One of the greatest "last records" of all time, carrying a flipside that is every note as good.. Nuff said, this listing is about finding an elusive TMG in the finest condition possible.. the recording speak for themselves. Nothing we could ever say would elevate this tune any higher than it already sits.. Condition Report Condition is eye-popping, for such an essential turntable experience, this 45 looks like it maybe hasn't been played. Only years of fine storage dust lay on the surface, sliding it out of it's birth-sleeve, we dropped into onto the VPI cleaning machine. Dust removed for a clearer view, there is not a single blemish worth a mention. As near to Mint unplayed you could wish for, a strong Mint minus. Labels are also flawless no spindle trails to see, all silver text bright and clean. 52 years old and looking like it's been filed in a collection since then, a highly cherished copy is as good as you could ever hope to own. £182.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 20/09/2017 18:04 Listen Chuck Jackson What's With This Loneliness / Surf and Soul Kent : 6 T8 DJ (45s) Who can believe it was nearly 18 years ago when this previously unissued, silky mid-tempo was given away on the door of the 100 club to those lucky enough to attend this iconic club's 13th. Anniversary. No. 8 in this generous series of on the door give-away 45s, that triggered similar promotions across the country through the decades. But none captured the imgination of the collector quite like this, now highly coveted series. Each one handpicked by beloved promoter Ady Croasdale, each and every one a standout piece of Northern Soul. Today this stands for me as THE BEST and is starting to be revived, as the dancers just adore our heroes rich vocal, woven in a gently delivered blend of softly blown horns and rhythmic guitar.. simplistic genius allowing the full force of Chuck's l luxorious growl... One of the greatest Soul voices of all time, with an unissued Wand session, brought to the British Soul fraternity by the Ace/Kent family.. now rightly heralded as a classic, few people will ever part with. Personally, today it sits right there in my ever changing top 10 of all time.. always a delight to hear, and it's firmly on the comeback trail, filling the Northern Soul floors again. A 100 Club anthem that'll still be going strong decades from today.. Brilliant! Condition Report Two fine clean labels, vinyl to match. The important a-side has hardly a blemish, the flip side vinyl has a turntable "fingernail" retrieve mark NOT affecting play. overall grade is EX + £268.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 20/09/2017 18:00 Listen Colette Kelly City Of Fools / Long And lonely World Volt: VOA 4018 (45s) Warning, an addictive, contagious temptress is about to incarcerate you with her charms... Summer of 1969 saw this unusual production, released on Volt, that sunk without trace. Over the years on the back of at first tentative NS turntable action, it slowly but surely became a Northern Soul dancer floor favourite, with her beckoning voice fronting a perpetual chorus of poppin' backing vocals, laced into an uplifting dance production.. unforgettably distinct.. On another more intent listen, to a 45 we are all guilty of being dismissive about in the early days of more obvious Northern Soul. I'm being drawn into it's "siren" qualities, including a lengthy fabulous Saxophone break, followed by that choir insistently "Doo-woppin'" away in the background. Northern Soul clubs have always eventually warmed to "something different" but sadly for me, this became a NS biggie way after I'd long sold any copies I had for relatively paltry sums.. Today it's very sought-after and rightly so, I'm already on my fourth consecutive play, leaving me thinking what the hell was I looking for in a record back in the 80's. Because I adore this tune today.. made by two "unknowns" to this iconic label. Sam Unger & Mary Mullaney you sure made a magical dancer between you, an obcure collaboration I need to hear more about... The power of the Northern Soul DJ, the Northern Soul circuit return another 45 to my desk I should have paid far more attention to, when I had the chance. Then again Volt and the producers were just as blind as me, as they stuck this enslaving tune on the flipside... Condition Report A-side vinyl is flawless Mint - as is the label. Flipside label has a release date on the label 18th of July. Flipside vinyl has a few very mild hairlines but plays clear. £98.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 20/09/2017 18:00 Listen 100% Pure Poison Coming Right At You / You Keep Coming Back EMI: 3001 (LP) Original first press of Britain's most-wanted Soul album, insanely hard to acquire especially in this impeccable condition. A legendary modern Soul LP, directed by Chicago's talented Danny Leake, fortunately this production happened one year before the USA Disco explosion, providing the Soul fan with a pure 70's SOUL experience.. Amazingly this record was a UK only release and failed miserable like many debut albums by unknown artists, even in the 70's you had to be very lucky to encounter a copy... it's reputation growing as it's rarity began fully apparent. The seven man gathering that included Danny Leake, James Wells (both of whom Ian Levine worked with after this release) seamlessly deliver top-drawer Soulful dance, so check out the soundfile sample provided, underlining the exceptional Chicago influenced Soul set into those flawless grooves..inc: their "I Keep Coming Back" "My Little Someone" "(But You Say) You Want To Make It With Me" "Don't Let Your Pride, Overpower Your Love" "Puppet On a Chain" + 7 more This is for Soul collectors the UK's most-sought 70's LP and in the level of condition we are unlikely to ever encounter again.. impossibly flawless Condition Report From cover has the mildest signs of cazreful storage some minuscule, occasional age "spotting" to the light area towards the bottom front right-hand side (see scan). No other discernible flaws only a few very fine hairlines near the spine., top left corner. Back cover is free of any notable flaws. Cover is a strong EX +. Scrutinized the two scans. Both labels are Mint revealing not signs of spindle contact, all housed in orioginal poly-line inner sleeve. <br /> <br /> The vinyl is spectacular, combined with the spindle's state of virginity, I don't think this album has been on a turntable on more than a handful of occasions. As near Mint as yuou could ever hope to own. £270.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 20/09/2017 18:00 Listen Tony Drake Suddenly / It Hurts Me More Brunswick: 55437 (45s) On the comeback trail, is this 1970 Chicago Crossover kill;er from the pen of Eugene Record and Barbara Acklin; aided by Chicago Soul masters Tom Washington & Willie Henderson the team craft a striking piece of end of a decade Soul. New decade, new approach ? As this dancer carries a few characteristics that no other Brunswick 45 are blessed with. Rattling bongo intro, tin drum tickles, Tony Drake purring away in the background poise to strike with the lyrics...some "cool" intro then it's lift off on a wave of strings, subtle brass, and jazz breaks collide with vocal-group chants of "Ooh, Arrh, Arhh, Pa Da, Ooh Pa, Dah " with Mr. Drake searing vocal upfront and fully in charge, with provocative saxophone intrusions.. ad up to CLASS... Currently in my personal favourite DJ set as it seamless links the Answers, Four Coins etc with that era between the 60s and 70's when producers pushed the envelope, creating more imaginative sounds.. This record is a unique in it's Chicago make=-up nothing sounds quite like it. AND IT FILLS THE FLOOR! We feel this rarity has a long way to go, recently hearing several others dropping the arm on, what has been in the past a forgotten jewel. In a packed room and a loud system nothing sounds like it...as proven last week at Grumpy Soul, it's affect on the dancefloor can be dramatic.. Some tune this is.. and not easy to find, especially in this fine, play perfect condition. PS do not overlooked Tony's silky delivery of a fabulous Van McCoy song on the flipside, a stunning mid-tempo that should feature in on of the Chill out Sundays.. Condition Report Both label are clean except for the rubber-stamped May 16 1970 release date, see scan housed in birth-sleeve. The vinyl plays perfect both sides. Under strong light inspection there are a few mild blemishes none of which transfer to the stylus.. Listen enjoy what it a wonderful example of Chicago Soul in transition £187.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 20/09/2017 18:00 Listen Fearns Brass Foundry Don't Change It / John White Decca: F 12721 (45s) 1968 Brit Soul with a huge local reputation, Leicestershire Soulful band renowned for their authoritative stage presence with their bludgeoning brass pumping out loud at the back of lead singer Steve Fearn's rich vocal. The residents of Blaby, Leicestershire must have dreaded Thursday evenings as this band plied their trade in Soul Sounds live, at Blaby Working Mens Club where they amassed a serious fan-base. Both sides written by their founder Steve Fearn who's taste for Soul is evident on both sides, with the A-side ticking all the boxes for Northern Soul play. Blasting brass kicks it off, insistent percussion smacks out the dance rhythm, horn breaks add to it's dance pedigree; with the rest of 6 man team chanting shrill "Hey, Hey, Hey" you have a awesome tune that is so very British. Shimmering with the late 60's era with groups like Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band, Jimmy James & The Vagabonds, The Senate, The Action etc. already laying down the guidelines for standout Brit-Soul a few years earlier. In recent time a recording that the Northern Soul has rediscovered through it's equally rare USA London release, credited as Fearns Foundary, and charmingly appearing in record guides as single artist Foundary, Fearns. So it seems not too much knowledge on the scene was acredited to thuis Leicestershire gathering. Here is their UK Decca release that only sold locally to the "Blaby" Thursday night trippers, consequently this is a hard disc to find in collectable condition.. Take a listen to that strapping lead vocal, the mountain of brass and backing vocals, you can easily imagine a Working Mens Club in 1968 absolutely jumping to this inspiring sound.. Condition Report Both labels are clean, original 4 prong die-cut center firmly in place, housed in UK Decca sleeve. Vinyl under strong light reveal some fine sleeve contact hairline but it is visually scratch free, no marks that could possible react with the stylus. £79.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 20/09/2017 18:00 Listen Herbert Hunter I Was Born To Love You / Push Away From The Table Spar: 9009 DJ (45s) There a few Northern Soul 45's that timelessly stand raised, above the timeless classics, records you would find it hard to grow weary of; and there a few Northern Soul 45's in their rare Promo form, have the presence to turn heads, fire discussion, painting your rival's frontal lobe a deep shade of green.. This premier slab of Nashville Northern Soul as a white promo is a special 45 indeed. I first heard this fabulous dancer, played by "Poke" at Cleethorpes Pier, amazingly it did take a few weeks to catch. Poke was persistent in his believe he had a special tune, we were all then on the trail to find a copy to play. That Golden era of 75/76 turned up some mighty, mighty tunes. But I can never remember a White Promo copy ever passing through my hands until many years later. Refresh your ears, on what "Poke" was so determined to play every set. Conversation stopping drum thwacks lift this dancefloor missile off, then that profound vocal gets to work on those memorable lyrics. Ted Jarrett then injects a masterstroke of vibes, followed by a "Over-The-Border" burst of trumpets, a long held note and Herbert is back... All these decades later it still gives goosebumps! The label & the music.... Condition Report Both labels are flaw free (see scans) vinyls have hardly a blemish, but do show light signs of play. You will like the clear depth of the fidelity, with no pops or clicks to spoil Herbet's booming performance. £461.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 20/09/2017 18:00 Listen Rebecca Lea The Devil Hates You / Willie Groove: 4G-0157 (45s) Northern Soul R&B aficionados here's a 45 that very seldom surfaces, and certainly never in this condition. The is a snarling slab of Sister sarcasm, an relentless R&B shaker that will have the room going as Rebecca Lea struts the house. A blistering vocal rides a foot-tappin', finger-poppin' rhythm, embellished with some of the most inspired saxphone manipulation you could ever wish to be dropped upon you. A wild-sax to match this untamed vocalist.. the result being intimidating mid-50's R&B you just can't help but dance too... On the flipside Rebecca drops the pace a notch, dropping in smoke filled, darkened cellar Night Club mode, evoking visions of a sassy lady in a star-spangled tight dress whipping up a storm as she struts the stage..no outrageous production this time just a voice that will stay with you a very long time once you've met it, and that saxophonist again stirs the senses A R&B winner just waiting for the right DJ to lift it off the ground, then we're p[predicting BIG THINGS.. for this memorable in breathtaking condition. Condition Report Flawless in every way, condition is like new, and that's utterly astonishing for such a rare disc, from 1956. High quality RCA press vinyl, rich fidelity, perfect sound. Unblemished labels, as good as it gets. £100.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 20/09/2017 18:00 Listen Margaret Mandolph Something Beautiful / I Wanna Make You Happy Planetary: P 106 (45s) a 1965 creation from one of Los Angeles's producing prodigies, at the tender age of 25 years David Gates was already displaying sign of studio genius. It was a flipside that simultaneously took Cleethorpes Pier & Wigan Casino by a storm, right at the zenith of the Girl Sound being a dance-floor force in the mid-seventies English All-Niters; Judy Street's "What" had rocketed to to top of the popularity stakes, with Margaret Mandolf not too far behind. With it's instantly recognizable piano intro, within seconds the dancefloor-dash was ignited. Intros as discussed before, were so important, so much so, this was one of the choices to start your set with. Just like Holly St. James the start-up to this classic, has the clarity and power to start your next hour with a full floor. BUt the start is only part of the story as David Gates adds ear-ringing tubular chimes in all the right places, punctuating an already instrument-saturated arrangement. Piano, Chimes, heavy percussion, shrill girl group choruses, then comes an inspirational break which elevates the tune into another Northern Soul level of hand-clapping, circle skirt spin, club-euphoria. Just classic stuff.. Having reminisced 1976, let's talk about the value in 2017 that's sits on the flipside, a recording that was passed by 40 years ago, but today sits at the top of wants lists around the world as being an essential Beat Ballad for the Carib Sound, The Sunday chill-out tune dripping with the same big-production qualities as the Northern Soul as David Gates utilizes a bank of strings, vibes, celestrial girl group back to cradle Margaret's standout voice, this time Mr. Gates uses a divine guitar break to bridge the song.. A mood-changing Beat Ballad Heaven of the highest calibre, climbing in importance and value as it starts to break through in those discerning Soul events where only top quality tunes are on the table.. Brilliant in every way, a recording that underlines David Gates as one of the most notable producers of all time. Condition Report An immaculate copy, those two spectacular labels are like new, vinyl reveals only the most minuscule signs of scrupulous play. A flawless copy housed in distributors sleeve. Complete whole-condition does not get much better than this. £333.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 20/09/2017 18:00 Listen Collectors Soul # 2 and # 3 Collectors Soul # 2 and # 3 Collectors Soul : Collectors Soul (Magazine) Out of all the "bedroom publishing" fanzine surrounding Soul Music this short lived 1970 project priced at a meager 2 shillings, is self publication at it's rarest. I've never seen # 1 but am most please to witness for the first time # 2 & # 3. Gloucestershire based this "Brockworth" enterprise was a mix of Soul vinyl & artists information and a platform to sell records from. Editor A. R. Berry would charged 1 shilling and 6 pence for you list your records for sale. This listing mae very interesting reading. As does a story on The Invitations, The Bandwagon, Billy Preston, Marvin Gaye etc. Letters to the editor capture the mood of 1970 completely. A discography on Major Lance already establish a Soul hero, two years before his legendary "Torch" appearance.. # 3 had expanded it's contributions base, addinng Jim Wilson, T. Capper, Fred Benson etc to their team. Bios on The Capitols, Marvelettes, Msarvin Gaye (again) Condition Report Excellent condition throughout, no tears, rips or writing £27.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 20/09/2017 18:00 Listen © 2017 John Manship Records. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Website Made by iWeb |

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Bernie Williams seems like a huge truckload of cash! I thought Tony Galla would go for more on a JM Auction.

Bernie Williams Ever Again / Next To You Bell PROMO: 768 (45s) Much more than a fabled Northern Soul Holy Grail... because this copy, is flawless and plays utterly clean and true dressed in two unblemished labels. So very, very rare, so highly sought after; as the majority of the minuscule few copies known, have been on the Northern Soul circuit for over 4 decades.With the few known owners proudly playing them through every DJ set they did, on whatever turntables, weighted arms and styli that they were ask to work with. After all dropping "Bernie" is big tune with legendary status. This is only our 3rd copy in the last 20 years and one of those was sadly unplayable.. Here is the chance to own a mythical 45 that escaped all those trails & tribulations of Northern Soul's history, coming to us from across the sea and sounding crystal clear. Check out the soundfile and hear what a Ex + hardly ever played copy of Bernie Williams sounds like! Do not snooze on this, as you're unlikely to see this "NS Grail" in this crisp condition............ Clap! Clap! Clap!...... "EVER AGAIN" Condition Report Both label have very minor age browning, but are totally free of any flaws, no writing, no tears, no stickers, no stains. the all important play surfaces play MINT under strong light the surface reveals minuscule hairlines, none affecting play as you can hear. Without direct electric light it appears Mint minus, and plays like it £4,111.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 13/09/2017 18:00 Listen Tony Galla In Love / Guys Go For Girls Swan: 4275 (45s) A devilish-dancefloor-detonator of the meanest kind! An explosive cocktail of hammering piano keys and whirlwind Hammond whips up into an exemplary slab of Northern Soul Dance. Bristling with power, matched by a bellowing vocal that multiplies with presence on every verse. Tony Galla's insistent torrent of love sweeps away all before it.. there's that unparalleled piano break lifting the session into one of the finest Northern Soul dancer ever made.. Listen, and let Tony do the talking whilst you spy those two impeccable labels and decide how your gonna get him into you DJ box Condition Report Two perfect labels, vinyl looks and plays Mint minus, under strong light there are a few minuscule hairlines so we've graded it Ex+ / Mint - £791.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 13/09/2017 18:00 Listen Richard Blandon & The Dubs I'm Downtown / Lost In The Wilderness Vicki: 229 (45s) Such a far cry from their 50's Doo-Wop classics, Richard Blandon & The Dubs go under a major makeover with this much later recording, leaving their "Gone"days back in the past, leaving Wayne Steele directing them down a real obscure, dark path of moody, haunting Northern Soul that is so very different, you'll be taking it home in your head, and it'll still be there in the morning. Starting to receive attention, turntable action has start to appear on the few that own a copy "play lists", Youtube music has brought it to a wider audience, and collectors are talking. So check out the disc uniqueness, it's enslaving qualities and pull you into the web of vocal-group charm. Richard Blandon's vocal is as convincing as ever, with The Dubs in top form enriching the recording with velvety harmonies, suspending themselves on all the right notes, injecting even more depth and character in this highly distinctive taste of Northern Soul. Flip it over and Wayne Steele again gives us all something to consider with another Northern Soul offering of weirdness. Both sides have seen the beginnings of NS turntable action, we are predicting it will becoming something of a cult item as it's individualism divides opinion both on and off tghe dancefllor. Personally I LOVE IT but I'm a sucker to the vocal-group sound especially when the boundaries are expanded.. Rare, different & compelling Condition Report Totally flawless, both labels & both vinyls are Mint, you may be able to fins blemish if you take the time, but I certainly couldn't this 45 is perfect £130.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 13/09/2017 18:00 Listen Fabulous Denos I've Enjoyed Being Loved By You / Hard To Hold Back Tears King : 5971 (45s) WOW!! Catch this runaway train, hang on tight 'cause where this Northern Soul stomper stops off at is anybody's guess. The Fabulous Denos pluck all the great Big City Sound influences and cast them into crashing rhythm of inspirational Northern Soul! A fanfare of blasting trumpets open the way for a striking vocal to take flight. Latin influences take over, the vocal group supporting harmony barges it's way through, and those stabbing horn blow, pepper this NS explosion all the way to the end.. as the lead vocal becomes more and more passionate about the unfolding party the studio has turned into. Electric! This is what real-deal Northern Soul is all about, thumping, determined, insistent, relentless vocal group dancer backed up by an army of brass... just astounding. The normal circumstances, I think the flipside is great too, but compared to the breathtaking a-side it pales... Condition Report Just spectacular condition of both labels & vinyls are flawless! £184.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 13/09/2017 18:00 Listen Little Stevie Wonder Castles In The Sand / Thank You For Loving Me All The Way Stateside: ss 285 (45s) This 1964 British Tamla Motown non-hit is listed here today, not just because it one of Stateside's most elusive, but mostly because of it's astonishing condition for a 53 year old. Collecting UK Tamla Motown is a constant battle of seeking those tricky numbers, then trying to acquire them in the level of condition that requires no "upgrade" in the future. A Los Angeles conceived song from the L.A. office with Frank Wilson, Hal Davis, Marc Gordon & Mary O'Brien writing the lyrics, and Hal Davis & Marc Gordon adding the bolts to this song that triggered an album release "Stevie At The Beach" in the USA and "Hey Harmonica Man" in the UK. That whole early 60's period for Stevie in Britain was something a lull in his career after "Fingertips" had done so well as his debut. Most of his Stateside releases are no easy finds... this example juding by our sparse sales data on SS 285 is by far his rarest.. with the fine condition adding the weight tat brings it to this page. Go check your Tamla Motown British collection, there's a fair chance SS 285 is missing, but there's a much bigger chance it's condition requires an upgrade... Condition Report Under strong light there is full gloss on both vinyl, no scratches just an occasional sleeve contact hairlines, not affecting it's flawless playback. (listen) label reveals only the scarcest signs of turntable encounters, we'd estimate only a few cursory plays. Still sitting inside it's birth sleeve, I'm being extra cautious and highly critical to give it an Ex+ / Ex + / Ex +. Away from glaring direct light it would be seen as half a grade higher. But certainly no upgrade would be required by the owner of this beauty. £45.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 13/09/2017 18:00 Listen Blues & Soul WIgan Casino Full Page Anniversary Adverts from 1st through to 5th. / issues 143,168, 209, 234, 261, Contempo: Blues & Soul (MAG) A Wigan Casino 5 magazine bundle covering the first 5 Wigan Casino Anniversary full page adverts in the corresponding Blues & Soul magazine. We think the 4 advert scans we have provided tell the story of that magical era of your youth capture by the magazine we all religiously read every fortnight.. Whether you wish to frame them, or what to keep the 5 Blues & Soul's complete, is up to you.. But we would say these 5 magazines whilst holding within it's pages iconic Wigan Casino images, this bundle offers so much much than just Wigan Casino. I myself was riveted to all the in depth articles, the Club adverts for the other events held, just as captivating. Fashion sales, record reviews, the Soul World from Dave Godin's standpoint, Soul Charts both sides of the Atlantic. This bundle is a Soul "Time Capsule" that catapults you back in time, even more than a record could... Who remembers Roxy Treads, Tiffany's, The Lacano Birmingham, Civic Hall Barnsley.. I could fill pages and pages of writing, reviewing the excursions your mind is taken on browsing these pages of 44 years of Northern Soul history.. What a great way to spend an hour or two.. all you could frame the Casino adverts in a row of 5 and relive those times every day.. Condition Report Ex + through all pages full intact and, no tears, 2 copies have tiny Newspaper Shop directive notes top corner, minuscule and not affecting the front page view. Normal storage rub to spine and corner tips. £25.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 13/09/2017 18:00 Listen Bobby Bland That Did It / A Touch Of The Blues Sue: WI 4044 (45s) One of this iconic label's hardest to acquire - this copy is flawless, still sitting in birth sleeve. British Soul label chasing does not get any more satisfying than acquiring a top-drawer, rare # in last upgrade condition. In though though by 1967 the British love affair with Bobby Blue Bland was welded, with his vocal purring, that effortlessly could transfer itself from a whisper to a scream, had the UK Soul fan hooked. But either UK Sue didn't promote this 45 to strongly or the UK Soul Boy had other buying distractions at the time, as this 45 over the years has proved a very difficult disc to pick up. We consider a Mint minus copy, something of a Sue trophy-piece. So check out the amalgamation of Duke 421 and Duke 426 into one British disc Sue would maybe have caused a Soul Club sensation if Guy Stevens had decided to press the two Dukes as two stand alone Sue 45s. Ironically the two flipsides Sue didn't use, are perhaps Bobby's finest offering to Northern Soul "Getting Used To The Blues" for #421 "Shoes" for 426. Wow what titles if Sue had pressed two 45's and had only given them the cursory promotion they had given to "That Did It" they would be today very expensive 45s indeed. A listing for the many of you seeking perfection whilst filling the gaps inside Britain's most iconic of R&B labels. Condition Report Both labels are flaw free, vinyl is spectacular Mint minus.. it's a real pleasure to hold rare 45's in this unblemished state. £46.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 13/09/2017 18:00 Listen Wade Flemons Jeanette / What A Price To Pay Ramsel: 1001 (45s) In those few seconds as the piano punches out the intro, the whole atmosphere retches up, as the room stands to attention, preparing to jostle for a little dancefloor space. Northern Soul dancers just adore a simplistic thumping intro, especially as they know what's coming next!! In this case, it's a drum-roll and a snarling beast of a vocal, glued together by a rich-velvety male vocal group, later joining a full studio are a few girls who throw a shrill chorus to add a contrast, and that works beautifully. There is always a reason a 45 reaches the very peak of NS popularity, it is usually a top quality production and a mood-changing lead vocal. This record is cram-packed with harmony, brass, men & girls complimenting a cultured voice who had long-since served his musical apprenticeship on the streets of Chicago.. and it shows! This Is NORTHERN SOUL at it's most motivational.. the dance-floor just heaves every time it hits the turntables.. But do not the let the magnificently powerful a-side let you pass by the B-side. I think the moody, dark and regretful flipside, is a mid-tempo jewel. Check it out, I think we could see this side featuring in a inspired Sunday chill set sometime in the future.. Condition Report Utterly immaculate label, and vinyl to match.. you will not find a finer example of this Northern Soul Beast. £873.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 13/09/2017 18:00 Listen Sam Moultrie I'll Always Love You / Do Your Own Thing Warren Promo: WAA 108 (45s) For lovers of the Northern Soul classics, with an eye for the White Demo this listing ticks all the boxes. Top side first featured on one of those mind-blowing c90 cassettes Simon Soussan would send over to Britain, enticing us all to dig into our meager money pots. I had to own this 45 in 1973 it was pure Northern Soul magic...On the same tape Soussan teased us with Willie Hutch "Love Runs Out" and "The Duck" not saying they were by Willie Hutch at all, shortly afterwards copies of "The Duck" arrived in the UK, hitting the All-niter turntables to be announced as the "new" find by Richard Temple. Luckily Sam Moultrie never suffered the same masquerade, remaining pure, unsullied by pseudonym bootlegs, or in fact any bootleg. Today it still remains one of gthe very few Northern Soul classics that has escaped parasitical attention. Carten Warren's collaboration with Danny Brantley crafted a flowing song of eternal affixed to an irresistible dance arrangement.. great tune! giving me flashbacks to my impressionable youth, when I culdn't wait for my next Northern Soul original to drop through the letterbox.. nothing's changed in the last 45 years.. Except in 1973 I had little or no interest in Funk.. so probably only listened to a few seconds of the intrusive flipside, when Sam gets down and dirty "Doing His Own Thing" to a barrage of horn, a twangy guitar encouragement.. today I think FUNK is essential listening, especially when a screaming sax makes an unexpected appearance! Two great sides! One neat clean White Promo of some cool Northern Soul! Condition Report Two neat clean White Demo labels, no X's, no writing, no stickers, no tears, no stains. Both vinyl sides romp home with a strong Mint minus grade, having found no notable blemishes, except an ultra fine brief sleeve contact hairline om the flipside. A-side as been played be is flawless free of any marks no matter how light. £241.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 13/09/2017 18:00 Listen Harvey Scales & The & 7 Sound Get Down / Love-itis Atlantic : 584146 (45s) Harvey Scales such a respected name in the Rare Soul world today, but back in 1967 Britain the only thing that was familiar to the collector about this off-the-cuff Polydor choice of release, was the much-admired red Atlantic label. Before you today is an Atlantic UK number many avid Red Atlantic hoarders have missing, or at the very least require an upgrade. It is surprising this record never sold a bean upon release, as it is pure distilled 60's dance. Everything the Twisted Wheel, Mojo, Nite Owl etc were craving in 1967. Full on horns, wailing Sax, persistent peppering percussion, all rattling together in a bubbling cauldron of Soul dance...which Harvey Scales gives "how to" instructions throughout.. Lively, energetic, compelling Club Soul that sneaked past the peeled eyes of those Friday Soul Boy new release sheet investigators.. Flip it over and Harvey does it again, another brass charged production, this time Mr. Scales has some meaningful lyrics to work with.. Two strong sides and surprisingly of UK Atlantic that failed to get noticed back in 1967.. Condition could hardly be better.. perfectly fr filing in that annoying space in the "Red Run" Condition Report very close to flawless solid center Red Atlantic in the time-machine condition, as if you ordered it from the Friday new release sheet in 1967. SAt first I thought it was Mint but I angled and reangled it in gthe light anf found a few ultra fine sleee contact blemishes, it play Prefect both side. The labels and the center hole, are perfection. No-one would ever require to seek an upgrade, for sure. £44.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 13/09/2017 18:00 Listen Jr. Walker & The All Stars Shotgun / Hot Cha Soul : 35008 (45s) Motown collector will know some of the 60's in special sleeve are tough to acquire. What I've found very frustrating is listing them in clean condition. You Motown scholars are very particular about condition, and rightly so. This iconic Motown cover is one that is invariably not in acceptable condition. Torn, written, the birds coloured in my some aspiring child artist, splits, stains, coffee cup rings when it's been made a substitute for a table-coaster. Oh how these Motown covers suffered abuse, the favourite was pinning them to bedroom walls with drawing pins or even the inconsiderate 60's 45 digger who simply stuck his thumb straight through the sleeve middle.. So how refreshing to find this artwork cover for that MOD anthem "Shotgun" to have suffered from none of the above problems.. It is one of the few Motown cover that was just artwork, and to find it in an unsullied state is very unusual indeed. Other than mild fray/wear at the top opening (see scan) and very pale age-browning this sleeve by comparison is exceptional.. A Twisted Wheel / MOD anthem complete with the frame-worthy picture cover. Condition Report Other than mild fray/wear at the top opening (see scan) and very pale age-browning, this sleeve by comparison is exceptional.. the vinyl and labels are all clean Ex +. Check out the full double soundfile <br /> £54.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 13/09/2017 18:00 Listen Mighty Joe Drake Try, Try, Try / Get Out Of My Life Woman Kapp: K 2014 (45s) Northern Soul black stock copy collecting has long been the choice of many dedicated individuals. A wise choice, as the labels are usually deeply attractive, significantly rare and when they are amassed in a file run, their collective gorgeousness is unbeatable. This example before you today is one of the very rarest of "The Blacks" a fabulous piece of Northern Soul from the desk of the prolific Horace Ott. Apart from brief Blackpool Mecca / early Casino spins I've never heard it played out in recent times. A sleeper that should be awoken by those of you who love to dig back in time to those, overlooked goodies that got lost in the deluge of amount of product to choose from during the mid-seventies as styles on the turntables, jumped from real-Northern Soul, to disco, Funk or even downright Pop. Yes I think this was a missed opportunity that sounds so right for today.. Joe Drake's gnarled vocal, supported by an uncredited male vocal group, is top-drawer Northern Soul, elevated by some silky horn playing and a great trumpet solo. All make for a fabulous under-played dancer..that I've personally always had a soft spot. In the right hands this under-the-radar tune would turn heads. But there's more, the flipside Horace takes Joe on a Bongo invested ride in FUNK. Full of enticing breaks, bass guitar rhythm collide with pumping brass, with the growlinng vocal adding defiance and attitude.. Two strong sides.. that as a Black stock copy is one dog-rare disc.. Looking stunning doesn't it..? Condition Report two near perfect labels, neither vinyl has even the lightest blemish is detectable... as near to a Manship mint as it gets.. Mint - / Mint - / Mint - and BLACK! £81.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 13/09/2017 18:00 Listen © 2017 John Manship Records. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Website Made by iWeb |

Hi, I don't want to poke my nose in!! But.. The LP and the French release are the STUDIO version. The one released in the UK was a live version backed by a British band (the Senate I think). Personally, I much prefer the Studio version. Hope that helps. All the best

I think it was VG++. In other words, not a minter but by no means tatty. I'll try to add a picture I copied from the website

The one recently on Tim Brown's auction was listed at minimum bid of £1,000 and was at £1,200 for most of the time. Not sure what it finished at. Nice to have and there are a number of people who collect Black Issues of iconic sounds.

Sunday Where Did He Come From / Ain't Got No Problems Alteen: Al 9631 (45s) We're not just listing this disc on these pages because it's on the first Chicago label, before Chess 2074 . We are also not listing this double-hitter because it is very challenging to acquire a flawless copy (this one is a super-clean Mint minus). We have listed this 45, because the shifting-sands of the Rare Soul scene has elevated the beautiful flipside to the play-side of choice for the DJ to spin. Rather like The Webs on Popside 4595 becoming Carib/Island/Low Rider preference, interest has rocketed in this sensual Sister stroller too.. "Ain't Got No Problems" has of course been a well respected Northern Soul tune for decades, without anyone really taking much notice of the flip... but as the Rare Soul scene spreads it's wings worldwide and different styles from dedicated DJ start to enjoy cult-followings at ground breaking clubs like Carib Soul, Diggin Deeper, Tuff Love etc. This style of Soul is starting to blossom in the Sunday chill events.. but if the crowd start to feel a little sleepy, just drop on the other side.. electric Northern Soul dancer from the delicous voice of Sonday Williams. Condition Report Sublime unblemished vinyl - a record notorious for being vg or less. So important whilst playing the Soul slowies that the sound is free of snap, crackle and pop.. Labels has minor rub (see scans) and notice they are fee of any other flzaws. An array of bright "pinks" will be beaming back at you as you opening your parcel.. £150.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 06/09/2017 18:02 Listen Shout Magazines 4 x Shout Magazine 1969 / 70 Shout: 259741 (Magazine) Clive Richardson's well received Fanzine dedicated to informing the British Soul fan on what was going on that month. Before you today is 4 x Shout magazine bundle to be auctioned as one item. no. 44 June 14th. 1969: Front cover is Watts 103rd. Street Rhythm Band. Classified ads inc: Soul Moibile Disco called SUE-per SOL-ful. I wonder where his collection end up at? R&B 45s reviews, Soul LP reviews, no. 53 March 1970: has a stunning front pose from the gorgeous Tammi Terrell, who had recently sadly passed away;Clive Richardson & Brian Hopkins write an extremely interesting obituary. Inside has a discography of New York's Old Town label. Plus a Van Dykes discography. Mail order sales auction, record reviews and a Palos discography compiled by the legendary Ray Topping and more no. 57 July 1970: Front page is the Johnny Moore & The Three Blazers. Back page is a "Shout" 45's sales listing. A Jerry Butler interview. Jive Five discography. The Dig label discography. Vontastics Discography. Record reviews etc etc. no # no date: carries a Patti Austin discography. A 3 page article entitled "A Little Bit Of Something" that would rival Dave Godin's work. Record reviews. Billboard charts and much more Utterly beautiful in their primitiveness, an essential look at Britain's Soul development which is underlined by the dedication that these guys had, producing these "bedroom" prints on regular basis. nearly 50 year later, most all have been lost in that "black hole" of Mother's tidying up their departed son's bedroom... "Oh sorry Son.. did yo want to keep them?" "Silly Me" All my Blues & Soul Magazines met Melton Mowbray's rubbish tip with Mum cleaning up... SHOUT magazine is much, much rarer than any Blues And Soul mag.. reading then will catapult you back to the wondrous time as a teenager collecting the music you loved.. Essential, if you enjoy delving in the history of Soul collecting in Britain Condition Report These 4 mags are not glossy professional standard but enthusiastic fanzines from some highly regarded contributors of the time. Light age foxing but no writing, tears or missing pages. One back cover on has come lose.. £28.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 06/09/2017 18:02 Stewart Ames Angelina, Oh Angelina / King For A Day J & W: DJJW 1000 (45s) A Detroit double-hitter with as huge reputation, as both sides serve up a quality Northern Soul dancefloor banquet. So fine it always a quandary of which side to lead with, as both are equally compelling in their originality. The genius of Richard Popcorn Wylie gathers up a crammed room of squeals, chants, shouts, then peppers it with with a lead vocal that sweeps away all that studio excitement, to dominate the recording with a piecing voice, elevating the session with it's presence into a stimulating dance experience. Flip it over to a sulking Northern Soul /Popcorn masterpiece that never fails to halt my tying for a uninterrupted listen. I adore the dark moodiness with it "far east" seasoning. Even for the immortal Mr. Wylie the arrangement and direction of what seems to be a full orchestra is quite magnificent. Haunting horns, a grumbling bassoon, shrill girls choruses paint a picture of Arabian nights as Stewart Ames's vocal again royal in it's delivery.. OK, I think I do prefer "King For A King" for it's classy ingenuity, but I'm quite sure it I flip it over, I'll change my mind and go for "Angelina, Oh Angelina" for it's riotous energy.. Top drawer Northerner Soul BOTH sides! Condition Report Two flawless PROMO labels, not a blemish. Vinyl seem hardly used, but on the a-side there is a fingernail-turntable-retrieve brush, blemishing it's otherwise Mint status. Flip side vinyl has a couple of mild surface stroke. NONE of these cosmetic vinyl-freckles affect play in any way what so ever. Plays perfectly on both sides, which are a glorious strong Ex + (listen to the squeaky clean soundfile) £686.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 06/09/2017 18:02 Listen Carl Spencer Cover Girl / Progress Rust : R 51204 (45s) Carl Spencer, an established as a New York author of the Big City Sound, collaborates with two other New York greats Bob Halley and Al Cleveland. Together the trio craft Carl's most popular Northern Soul 45 that's now considered a classic after it's first stumbling beginnings at Cleethorpes Pier, after Bay Area vinyl-hounds Rip Lay & Bob Catteneo discovered a copy on a mid-70s during a buying trip in Kansas City. The story goes they were checking out the then legendary "Davison's" warehouse for rare 45's, they were thoroughly disappointed, as the record-locusts from all over the USA had already stripped it the building's bowels of worthwhile discs. Undeterred Bob & Rip kept digging, playing every 45 they didn't know, hoping for some gems of Doo-Wop, Soul, Garage etc. Rip was playing, Bob was digging when Rust 5104 blasted out just a few seconds to be instantly rejected by Rip. "What Was That?" Bob called.. "Let It Play Through" after 2.28 mins Bob told Rip he thought those Brits would like that... "It's A Stomper" . The pair of them loved that word "Stomper" - "Found Any Stompers?" became an amusing catchphrase for Rip Lay for many years, as British collectors ploughed through his 4 million 45's warehouse in Concord California during the 70's and 80's. Carl Spencer wasn't exactly and instant hit at Cleethorpes, just like "Arin Demain" it took time to capture the dancers imagination. But when it did, it was a hugely effective tune, it wasn't long before the Wigan Casino had themselves a copy and the rest is history. I admire all Carl Spencer's work within the East Coast music scene, Bob Halley is an unsung NS Hero who was involved with a plethora of standout productions; Al Cleveland of course went forward to be a "wheel" at Motown.. but most of all I adore the stories of the vinyl-hounds of old and their undocumented contribution to the building of the Northern Soul scene. This NS classic was just one of many tunes Daly City Bob and the effervescent Rip Lay unearthed for the Brits who just loved their "Stompers"... Condition Report Vinyl is close to a Manship Mint, in fact I'm unable to find even the mildest feeble surface blemish, the labels are free of sticker, writing, tear or stains. But there is some very light age spotting to the glossy white fginish. Which disqualified it from our annual "Manship Mint" Christmas bonanza. But you nor I, will possibly never encounter a finer copy. Mint - Mint minus. is what we've graded this previously unplayed disc at. £486.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 06/09/2017 18:00 Listen Betty Lloyd I'm Catching On / You Say Things You Don't Mean BSC: BSC 401 (45s) Looking for a floorpacker? If you are, how about a copy that looks like it's never seen a Northern Soul DJ. We know it has but this 45 has been treasured by it's previous carer. No hasty throwing on the turntable, with one hand and a pint of beer in the other. It's not been laid on top of the DJ box without a sleeve, whilst you choose you next 45, which needs hardly any thought, as your dancefloor is shoulder to shoulder rammed as Betty's Motor City sultry vocal takes to the air. A guaranteed set-solidifying, a platform for the rest your DJ set to leap from; a record that instantly wins the love of the crowd, applause guaranteed.. From the first blast of horns, that beseeching Sister vocal portrays a recovering from deep hurt. But the girl is getting stronger and you're falling for her, the strength in her voice beam through. A contradictory performance of pain, that actually makes the listener / Dancer feel good! But it's not only her vocal, the instrumental guitar break is in a class of it own, as it bridges the song so seamless as the second part of her despair is about to be poured on you. Dancing to Soul is a personal inner expression, that this 45 triggers so easily, you feel her torture, you sense her recovery and you feel elated. This is 60's girl Northern Soul sat it's most galvanizing.. For all the brilliance of the a-side, the flipside is so nearly as good.. another two for the price of one, winner that nobody ever grows tired of hearing... if they ever do .. just flip it over, you will have a few running to the turntables asking "What's this ?" Condition Report Two immaculate labels, both vinyls as we mention have been cherished, hardly a blemish anywhere, as you can hear they both play perfect £519.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 06/09/2017 18:00 Listen Billy Wells & The Invaders This Heart These Hands / Ten To One Sweet Soul: 004 (45s) Buckle up, strap yourself in Billy Wells is about to steer you into a perilous foot-to-the floor high-octane Northern Soul journey. A record that has had a healthy cult status for many decades now, without ever being one of those readily available 45s at anytime during it's life. This has always been an extremely elusive disc to acquire especially at this tiptop condition level. This 45 sits comfortably in that highly collectable category "Too Rare" for it's own good, for those who dig deeper for their quality Northern Soul rarity, this record has sidestepped to general NS dancefloor as sheer elusiveness has kept it away from everyone except the most complete DJ boxes.. So listen and be prepared to be left breathless as Billy Wells takes you for a spin, a backdrop, super intricate foot combination that these real-deal NS stompers demand of the accomplished dancer.. In contrast do not overlook the superior harmony Soul ballad hidden away on the flipside, featuring some heart-stopping falsetto moments cradled by celestial girl group support, a truly sublime recording . Today's burgeoning demand for truly rare Sweet-Soul this side alone demands ownership. Condition Report I just love the rich deep blue Miami pressed labels, both of which are flawless. Vinyl is a smidgen away from mint, determined angling under strong light reveals a sleeve brush or to. As good as it can possible be Condition, Condition, Condition! £211.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 06/09/2017 18:00 Listen Jades Hotter Than Fire / Movin' And Groovin' Cherry Red: HCR 144 J (45s) Rarely encountered real-deal stomping Philly Northern Soul. A vocal-group eruption of everything the classic style dancefloor craves.. Which begs the question why was this jangling-juggernaut never elevated to top 500 classic status from the Wigan / Mecca / Pier days. I can only put it down to it's absence from all but the most complete DJ boxes over the years, that has stunted it's growth into wider-known dancefloor request popularity. Take a listen, this rare piece has everything required to detonate the dancefloor and much, much rarer than some of the recent stomping 45's that have made recent resurgence. Limitations - I'm Lonely I'm Troubled - jumps to mind as a comparable for it's recent renaissance. So listen to the ingredients poured into this cauldron of Northern Soul. A racing hand-clap intro whips up a storm of horns and squealing girls, whilst the lead singer hangs on tight as the rhythm tries to leave him standing.. but he's there at forefront of what evolves into a Northern Soul volcano, spitting out trumpet blasts, squealing choruses, rattling piano keys, piercing woo-woos... then comes one of the greatest instrumental inciters of all NOrthern XSoul creations, give just enough pause for the gang to explode fully active action.. This is a Vesuvius experience THIS IS NORTHERN SOUL at it's most potent... make sure your not in Pompeii, when the value erupts..! Condition Report Fine clean vinyl, just a few fine hairlines, just cosmetic it plays as you can hear, loud, clean and true. A-side label has 2 X's and a promo "Chips" sticker. The flipside label is Mint - not a blemish. £186.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 06/09/2017 18:00 Listen Jackie DeShannon Find Me Love / Come On Down (From The Top Of That Hill) UK Liberty DEMO: LIB 66224 (45s) From a lady with a Soulful streak, the gifted Jackie DeShannon gives up Northern Soul hidden away on the flipside of a non-hit. Presented here is a fine flawless 1967 UK Liberty Green & White Demo... of a record that was so popular at Wigan Casino & Cleethorpes Pier it activated a horrid white USA Imperial bootleg promo (with poor sound quality) to meet demand. This UK press has magnificent fidelity. Today it is an oldie that has escaped the over-exposure suffered by some of the "girl" dancer tunes that were played in the Golden Era of 1975 / 77 when Northern Soul was at it's 20th. Century peak. So refresh your memory and catapult you back to those times, click the soundfile and the "When You Walk In The Room" girl will whisk you back to when the "Girl-Sound" was "King"; Susan Coleman, Jeanette Harper, The Poppies etc ruled the all-night dancefloors.. This is it's rarest anmd most wanted format for a record that's long-overdue for an oldies reactivation. Condition Report Two promo labels, the white "A" side is totally clean. The "Find Me Love" side has a FEB 1967 date stamp left hand side (see scan). Both vinyl are unblemished Mint -, we've conservatively graded visually at Ex+ plays Mint. Afew mild hairline can be detected under he scrutiny of a bright light. Both sides play perfect, even the lead ins are both totally silent. A fabulously copy! £75.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 06/09/2017 18:00 Listen Donald Height Talk Of The Grapevine / There'll Be No Tomorrow UK London Demo: HLZ 10062 (45s) Not only a timeless Twisted Wheel anthem, but also undoubtedly one of the greatest 60's Soul dance recordings ever issued in the United Kingdom! No wonder in more recent times, this classic it has made a strong NS turntable resurgence as DJ's rightly dig back into our beginnings for "proper" dance tunes. I can't help imagining what it must have been like, in the summer of 1966 to be a MOD standing on the Twisted Wheel dancefloor and to have this relentless outbreak of Soul dropped on you. Wow! it would have blown my mind, as it forces "dance" on every note, with every squawking girl chorus the session builds into tsunami of sound, and then as if those New Yorker's somehow knew what the young mid-sixties Brit would crave next, an intrusive Sax Break mounts an attack on the senses. BRILLIANT! Does Northern Soul get any more motivational than this, a perfect dancer in every way.. so impressive I've even forgot to mention that imposing Yellow DEMO label and the play perfectness of the vinyl Click the soundfile, you will like me, will be beamed back to that fabled dancefloor, where we can only imagine what effect this style had upon a teenager fed on a weekday radio diet of The Beatles - Yellow Submarine, Jim Reeves - Distant Drums, Tom Jones - Green Green Grass of Home..... the effect was of course was the springboard to ignite, what is today one of the most powerful underground music scenes in the world - NORTHERN SOUL! PS Beat Ballad Heaven fans check out the overlooked flipside - Brill building influenced Soul-March of quality Condition Report Two glorious Yellow labels, flawless, sporting the rubber-stamp Decca running time on each side. Vinyl plays crystal clean, Mint - not a murmur. A-side has a light "turntable retrieve" surface scuff NOT affecting play. Flipside vinyl has some light hairlines, listen you may detect an occasional mild tick, but the muscular horns & Donald Height snarling vocal overwhelms it all. £198.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 06/09/2017 18:00 Listen Calif. Malibus Love In My Life / I Stand Alone M&M: 633 (45s) California 1976 release that came to this country via Bob Cattaneo's Soul Odyssey mail order. It was a highly prized new release at the time, as Bob's initial order soon evaporated and he was unable to locate more copies, I was disappointed at the time as the Mecca had given it a few spins, as had Cleethorpes DJ's and I expected it to go big.. but that launch fizzled away and the 45's, liker so many, submerged into collections, to become no easy acquisition as the decades rolled by. Sooner or later, really good tunes, always surface in DJ sets after dormancy, as the need for an underplayed gem to be aired again increases as the Sunday gatherings become commonplace in the UK. I do see this uplifting brass-driven dancer has started to appear on play lists again. About time too, this is pure 70s Soulful dance, featuring an unforgettable falsetto the raises you head the moment he comes in. Ignoring all the disco temptations of the synthesizer, electric drum and banal lyrics, this tune is distilled joyous Soul driven by the instruments the sound was built around in the 60's. Now enjoying validated elusiveness and on the comeback trail, bringing you inspirational Soulful dance... that many have still yet to hear out. The 2nd. time around potential for bigger things is glaring.. especially as the flip is a gorgeous harmony soul floater, led by that scything falsetto, cradled by a rich tight echoing group-vocal support. Lilting guitar picks bridge the choruses, intricate arrangement and a lead vocal that hits throat-tearing notes without cracking..currently being appreciated by growing worldwide following for "Low-Rider" style grooves. A 45 that again offers much more than the obviously standout a-side dancer, it has a killer ballad flipside too Condition Report Fine clean copy, hardly a blemish on the vinyl. Two totally clean label £566.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 06/09/2017 18:00 © 2017 John Manship Records. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Website Made by iWeb |

Pete, You've most likely already checked popsike, but just in case.. change sort order by clicking on column title (Date/Price) Description (best match) Date Price Rating hide thumbnails SOUL DYNAMICS 45 RPM Promo WAND Funk Northern Soul 2005-04-08 725 USD (574 GBP) SOUL DYNAMICS "Stay in the Groove" PROMO WITH NO DEFECT WAND 11229 VG/ VG+ 2015-12-21 599 USD (474 GBP) Soul Dynamics - Stay In the Groove Pt 1 & 2 / Super Rare 1970 Funk Promo on Wand 2011-12-12 554 USD (439 GBP) Soul Dynamics 45 - Stay In the Groove Pt 1 & 2 / Rare Funk on Wand 2012-11-22 469 USD (371 GBP) rare funk 45 Soul Dynamics on Wand LISTEN 2004-09-09 457 USD (362 GBP) Soul Dynamics 45 - Stay In the Groove Pt 1 & 2 / Rare Funk on Wand 2013-01-03 449 USD (356 GBP) RARE Northern Soul PROMO 45 SOUL DYNAMICS Stay in Groove 45 RPM on WAND Records 2017-03-05 395 USD (313 GBP) SOUL DYNAMICS -STAY IN THE GROOVE- WAND 45" 2007-02-12 385 USD (305 GBP) Soul Dynamics "Stay In The Groove" Rare Funk 45 Wand mp3 2013-05-27 305 USD (242 GBP) Soul Dynamics "Stay in the Groove" Funk 45 Wand mp3 2017-08-21 255 USD (202 GBP) SOUL DYNAMICS WAND 11229 PROMO STAY IN THE GROOVE -HEAR 2008-03-09 272 USD (215 GBP) Funk 45 - Soul Dynamics - Stay In The Groove - Wand - mp3 - rare promo 2017-01-22 232 USD (183 GBP) Funk 45 - Soul Dynamics - Stay In The Groove - Wand 2006-04-21 153 USD (121 GBP) VHTF Soul Dynamics FUNK Wand 11229 VG+ Stay In The Groove 2014-06-09 114 USD (90 GBP) Funk 45 - Soul Dynamics - Stay In The Groove - Wand - mp3 - rare promo 2017-02-19 90 USD (71 GBP) Soul Dynamics "Stay In The Groove" Rare Funk 45 Wand mp3 2016-05-30 78 USD (62 GBP) 1 to 16 of 16 items found for 'soul dynamics wand' 1 show per page 25 50 100

Troy Keyes - If I had My Way ( My eyes have seen injustice.....love that bit!)

Hi Mick, Is it this one? Seems to be a toothpaste ad so I'm note sure!

Martha Star Love Is The Only Solution / I'm Lonely - Thelma Thelma 112: 112 (45s) The Thelma label is considered by many (including me) as one of the catalysts for the addictive rare-Soul curiosity we all suffer from. As young-gun Soul enthusiast this label would crop up in sales boxes, sales lists and conversations during the very early 70's, begging the question why such a consistently impressive label with not a bad record among it's catalog would have had so few releases... most of my teenage years were spent accumulating as many Emanuel Lasky 45's I could find. I just loved his voice, then I discovered Billy Kennedy, then Martha Star.. I knew nothing about the label but it's stark black & silver simplicity really appealed to me...most of my acquisitions came from the legendary Brain 45 Phillips.. former "Twisted Wheel" DJ would mail highly anticipated sales lists of USA rarities.. it was an education to read and even more exciting buying "blind" on the word of his one line comments, I was rarely disappointed. One day I bought what would turn out to be Thelma's most coveted 45, not then it was virtually unknown but today it certainly is Thelma's "Top-Dog" The pre-Wigan era the search for stompers was my imperative "Love Is The Only Solution" ticked all the boxes for me. A crowded instrumental intro, brandishing honkin'-horns, Piano whacks, pumping sax and a femme-vocal dripping with attitude, strutting through that forest of instruments scything down all before her, oh that instrumental break, the away it lifts up and up to a crescendo.. Brilliant Detroit.. and I hadn't even noticed the covert girl-chorus in the background that today I think is a masterstroke...allowing Martha's vocal the rip it up. It was for a 19 year old exactly what the Doctor ordered, to drive me on towards another Brian recommended 45... Oh how foolish is youth.. I don't think I even gave the flipside a brief listen.. it was not until the 80's that it hit me, the very greatest Thelma recording was on the flipside.. "I'm Lonely" is saturated in everything Detroit Soul was in the mid-60's. Vibes, squealing girls, driving mid tempo beat and Martha's rich purring, pouring out imploring lyrics of loneliness, I just drowned in it's glorious despair.. Two killer tunes on one disc, with "I'm Lonely" out stripping most any girl tune you care to throw at me, for truly effective Northern Soul.. it shimmers alone it it's brilliance.. Condition Report Utterly flawless in every way - condition is as good as it get. Not a blemish to be found - anywhere £1,776.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 30/08/2017 18:06 Listen Cornell Gunter Love In My Heart / Down In Mexico Together: 101 (45s) Irresistible and seriously elusive 1975 Los Angeles Northern Soul Crossover, seldom seen for sale, especially in the eye-popping condition. This 45 is essentially a vocal-group recording, although the label does not credit any group; Cornell's whole career was hinged by close involvement with the vocal-group scene. The Platters, The Coasters, The Flairs were all drop-offs along the way, during his varied near 4 decade career. Going solo he incorporated his own groups The Ermines, The Cornells etc. so it is not surprising this 1975 D.I.Y. recording written and produced by him, is decorated by a full blown vocal group chorus. But tat is only 1/2 the story as he ignores the "Disco" pressure the Soul makers were under at the time Cornell pulls in a mix of California Jazz instrumentation, a wealth of male vocal harmonies and a typically Californian wavy saxophone haunting the background.. The hybrid of California jazz fusion, Doo-Wop and Soul works in spectacular fashion, delivering Northern Soul Crossover dance at it's most dazzling.. What A Tune...I wish I still had this 45 in my DJ set. Now that the Sunday Soul Rendezvous's are now the first destination for many Soulie's, and this would be the most-perfect of drops... Condition Report an impeccable copy - other than occasional minuscule surface rub to the effective light blue label (see scan) this 45 is flawless. The vinyl, we are unable to locate even a blemish on the play surface, as close to a Manship Mint as we're ever likely to encounter, no sign of DJ encounters on the playback either (listen). The last copy we had of this title over 3 years ago was a disappointing copy with vinyl and labels flaws, and it flew out the building. £761.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 30/08/2017 18:04 Listen Jimmy and the Sun Dials Where Did I Lose You? / All About You V-Tone : 503 (45s) You are viewing one of the Rarest Of The Rare Northern Soul classic style dancers, it is possible to own. One of the most-wanted 45's on the planet for more reasons than one. We know of only a mere 2 copies residing in the UK; the other one being a rather bland white label test press (the only other example we have ever sold) but that 45 had a horrid sound flaw 2/3rd of the way through. Which didn't deter the purchaser, as the rarity and sheer pumping power of the recording overrode the questionable sound quality. So at last with this promo copy being flawless, I can hear the full potency of this glorious slab of "foot-to-the-floor" Northern Soul. As for the just as meager known USA residing copies, they are universally considered vocal group gold-dust. Rare in the extreme, a Doo-Wop trophy that hardly anyone owns. And even if they did, who would ever sell a flawless copy with the promo labels.. A two pronged "impossible" with both sides considered "Grails" within two of the world's most vital vinyl collecting scenes, presented here in enviable condition.. Record collecting does not get any more challenging or satisfying than this opportunity. Condition Report Flawless flawless full gloss vinyl with just the finest of hairlines revealing themselves under strong light, audio is stunning (listen £4,458.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 30/08/2017 18:02 Listen Irma Thomas Time Is On My Side + I Need Your Love So Bad / Straight From The Heart + Without Love Liberty: LEP 4035 (EP) The seldom encountered and now iconic 1964 EMI tribute to the Queen Of New Orleans Soul. As the Crescent City songstress benefiting from H. B. Barnum's Los Angeles know-how for the Big City production that had been sweeping New York for several years previous. Aided by Norman "Cry Baby" Meade, Jerry Ragovoy's teammate on many occasions with Garnet Mimms and Jimmy Norman's lyrics; a masterpiece was crafted that summer's day in 1964 Underlined by the many, many artists who attempted to eclipse Irma's original version. Famously The Rolling Stones (no UK 45) the same year. What a combination of the vocal-bounty Irma's mesmerizing vocal provides and H. B.'s penchant for the full orchestra treatment, and the writing skills of Mead & Norman with the weight of L.A. other seasoned producer Eddie Ray bringing togethe a mighty, mighty build of real Soul. Just listen to the blanket chorus that accompanies her on "Time Is On My Side". A thunderous tidal wave of vocals weave even more potency into the session. Not many recordings of the era could match this monumental recording, maybe Garnet Mimms's "Cry Baby" carries the same overwhelming characteristics of throwing everything the studio could muster at the recording.. Phil Spector was no doubt noting he was not the only kid on the block embracing a "Wall Of Sound" commitment. Check out the impressive track listing, featuring Deep Soul laments, Beating heart-rendering Soul strollers all blessed with Irma's ease of vocal and poignant portrayal of the lyrics. Yes, a "Queen" at work... 1. Time Is On My Side 2. I Need Your Love So Bad 3. Straight From The Heart 4. Without Love Condition Report Laminated flipback cover front reveals light creasing towards the corners, tiny area of laminate lift near the "Liberty Logo" top right hand. Back cover,. has occasional age spotting but free of writing, tears, sticker marks or any other annoying flaw. Both labels are flawless; (see scans) The vinyl reveals only a very few near invisible hairlines, you have to work hard to angle in the light to unveil, Ex + at least, plays Mint minus. Overall a worthy copy for your collection, a groundbreaking recording presented in an highly desirable and attractive form. The 1964 EP with laminated cover not an every day vista. £63.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 30/08/2017 18:02 Listen Erma Franklin Whispers (Getting Louder) / I Get The Sweetest Feeling Brunswick: 755430 DJ (45s) Take a piece of Aretha's baby sister, hear her in top-fidelity "stereo" as she rides a battering bass-guitar rhythm, delivering those sing-a-long Barbara Acklin lyrics in an unparalleled muscular delivery. Jackie Wilson's anthem slides up a notch and takes on a totally different character. Carl Davis & Sonny Sanders decision to match Erma's outrageous vocal power with an equally bludgeoning Bass guitar was a masterstroke indeed, allowing Erma's voice to attack the production without overwhelming the song. The result for me, is a rare thing, that someone was able to elevate and already scintillating classic. ..and the recording booth boys were not leaving it there, they got Erma to simmer-down a tad, and pour out a delicious version of Jackie's signature tune.. with superior arrangement, a full orchestra in motion and Erma's vocal again sailing above the proceedings. This stereo production is breathtakingly crystal clear, every note, every squeal of emotion hits you square in the face... it's astounding clarity staying with you long after the record ends.. Of course this record is in perfect condition throughout.. it has to be to fully appreciate the sheer quality in depth of such a thoughtful production throws out at you. Condition Report The finest condition, you could ever hope to encounter £184.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 30/08/2017 18:00 Listen Otis Smith Let Her Go / Alley Full Of Trash And Bottles Perception: P 4 DJ (45s) Not just a pretty face, also a records that catapults you back to the best of times circa 1972 / 73 Let Her Go... You Don't Really Love that Girl, Can't You See, That She Believes You Do Why Keep Her Hanging On, When There's Nothing To Hang On To Why Do You Tell Her Things, That You Know Won't Come True.. Let Her Go .. do the right Thing Let Her Go...Be a Friend... Let Her GOOO, Let Her Go, You Just Got To Let Go.. I Can't Can't Help But Love Her So... These lines mean more to the disciples of The Torch, Blackpool Mecca, Wigan Casino than most Northern Soul records ever made. Go on tell me you've not sang it out loud as you danced... Condition Report A flawless rarely seen White Demo inside it's birth sleeve. Immaculate would describe it accurately £292.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 30/08/2017 18:00 Listen Joe Phillips I Just Can't Help Thinking About You / Can't Help But To Love You Omen: 6 DJ (45s) Those of you who follow DJ play lists will have noticed this Stafford spin once again appearing on many respected DJ preferences. I notice Rob Gray, Matt Fox are just a few who are championing this 45. But not for the solid slab of pumping Northern Soul "Can't Help But To Love You" but for the gargantuan Big City Beater "I Just Can't Help Thinking About You" both of which carry the pedigree of Chester Pipkin writing credits. The 52 year old Los Angeles creation borrows heavily from the Brill Building, New York but for me, surpasses even some of the very greatest stirrings that establishments gave birth to. I must admit once I heard Rob Gray spin it a couple of years back at a "Feed Your Soul" Newark I quickly pulled a copy from my dusty collection and added it to my set, so uncool I know...but Soul-induced spine-tingling is such a rare experience, I had to incorporate it into my hour.. This style is now sweeping the country, and long may it last, goose-pimple productions need to be inflicted upon the public, even though many may have been blinded by the stomping traditional Northern Soul offerings.. If the mighty strolling mood-changers are not for you, just flip it over.. power-pack Northern Soul awaits.. The best of both worlds.. and rarity assured as most all of the few copies that were briefly available through the 80's have long been press-ganged into collections..and this copy is flawless with no signs of an affair with a NS DJ Condition Report Vinyl is flawless, a squeaky clean Mint - throughout (listen to both songs). Lead side label sports two pink "X's" for Radio DJ direction, flipside label is Mint. (see scans). A finer copy would be challenging to acquire. £96.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 30/08/2017 18:00 Listen Martha And The Vandellas Jimmy Mack / Third Finger Left Hand Tamla Motown: TMG 599 DJ (45s) Even a cursory look at this Green & White beauty, instantly confirms this disc is the Rare March 1967 TMG Demo is the very FIRST PRESS of a much reissued two-headed Motown monster.. A Youth club sound that has endured now 5 decades of both sides filling floors and Motown nights across Britain, particularly a favourite with the ladies as one side portrays Boyfriend absence and longing, whilst the other side cover girl aspirations of wedlock. Two quintessential Holland-Dozier-Holland journeys into the psyche of the female.. Popularity, radio & Club Jocks over-exposure, took the shine of what are two great Motown movers. EMI recognizing the flipside was receiving as much attention as the A-side repromoted it in 1970 and again in 1972 all differing Green & White DEMO's changing the "A" side to suite. Before you today is the real deal last of the 500 series DEMO that EMI never expected such healthy sales and long term impact for Martha & the girls.. As a DEMO TMG fans will need no confirmation that it's first clothes are by far it's rarest Condition Report Both Green & White promo labels are flawless, no writing, stains, tears, stickers or distracting marks in sight. Vinyl although played has NO hairlines, marks, blemishes what so very near Mint minus we've gone for a conservative EX+. A fabulous example of what is a legendary recording and so many euphoric recalls from your Soul Teen-hood. £100.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 30/08/2017 18:00 Listen Enchanting Enchanters Boss Action / No One In This World Ben Mo Keith: 685 (45s) Rare FIRST PRESS with staggered "Ben Mo Keith" logo, label address left hand side. A hugely sought after 45 for more reasons than one; topside gives up uncompromising Street-Funk, drenched in blaring-brass, stabbing trumpets, strong bass guitar rhythm, very JB influenced Deep Funk dancer. The lead vocal chants, squeals, growls his way though the dance instruction and a tsunami of destructive horns roll out. Proper real-deal Funker, so hard to acquire as the original.. but there's more! As so often happens after a arduous Funk session, the group snuggle into a a sulking Sweet Soul "Low-Rider" experience, this 45 is no exception. The rattling drummer is still, as are the horns, but this time icy-cool falsetto's take to the air. The silky smooth lead hitting some impressive notes, cradled by note holding harmony, before he stretches over the falsetto high-bar with razor-sharp delivery, ratcheting the song up yet another notch...awesome ballad. Hard FUNK followed by super-sweet-Soul.. rare Soul 45 hunting don't get no more satisfying than adding records of the double-pleasing calibre to your collection.. Condition Report Red label is typical Chicago press, at first looks to have a mild fade, but we all know neighborhood Chicago labels are always a little light on colour depth, there's no fade happened, this is the exact colour characteristic of the "ORIGINAL label. Vinyls are flawless, there is a light blemish on the run-in but from memory this is inherent to the masterplate,. not affecting play in any way. Play surface is a strong unblemished Mint minus. £300.00 Sorry, this auction has ended. 30/08/2017 18:00 Listen © 2017 John Manship Records. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Website Made by iWeb |

Re Gene Woodbury - John now has a Bernie Williams for sale! If Gene got to £1,434 where the hell will Bernie end up!

All sorted. Thanks for looking.

Looking for a nice clean copy of Duke Browner on Grapevine. No writing on labels and center in tact. Please get in touch stating how much you are looking for including postage (to UK) Thanks

Thanks for posting the pictures Pete. Always nice to see super rare Issues. Have you had a word with yourself to not let it wander off again!

Hi Pete, I have no idea about all he different variations but that looks like an issue version of my demo. p.s. - Any idea why the vocal is credited with just Wylie as the composer and the instrumental has 3 (different) composers as per the picture?

I thought the Gene W was a £400-£500 record and Ed Hamilton perhaps £350-£450. Still, that's why I'm not adding much other than random "oddments" to the collection these days as I seem to be way out of touch!