John Manship Records

Beatles

Twist And Shout Ep Ps

Original 1963 press in wonderful condition. The “Garrod” print laminated flipback cover has only the faintest signs of handling, with no creases. Back of cover is totally clean with no writing or ring wear. Age browning is at an absolute minimum. Labels are perfect carrying the all important “recording first published” text. Vinyl only shows the lightest a blemishes. This EP is so very difficult to acquire in this type of condition, strictly & conservatively graded, bid accordingly.

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Rebel Rousers

Should I ? C/w As I Look

The Rebel Rousers without Cliff Bennett is this 1968 serious rarity. Band members Moss Groves, Charlie Hodges, Roy Young, Mike Burt write and perform a R&B influenced hipshaker in the best UK tradition. Strong brass, pump up the potent vocal style of this band who has performed so many MOD favourites, this 45 being by and far the rarest of them all. NOTE the condition is blinding and flawless!

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Upsetters

Iron Fist C/w The Lama

Original Jamaican press, wrote & produced by Lee Perry. Carrying all the “Perry” traits you’ve grown to expect and admire. An innovative double-slab of roots in beautiful condition. Vinyl only has the lightest of sleeve blemishes, a-side label has a small name on label “Fay”. Very tough to acquire, in this so very clean state.

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Golden Apples Of The Sun

Monkey Time C/w Chocalate Rolls, Tea And Monopoly

Before you is the unissued, ultimate to own, UK DECCA promo press, with the typewriter credited DECCA in-house demonstration label. This 45 did receive release the same year on the highly collectable Immediate label # 010. Both format are very rare, with the DECCA test press a near impossible to acquire. Fine example of the mid-60s UK artists catching onto “Soul”. This is an incredibly rare and killer version of the Major Lance classic “Monkey TIme” with a flipside “shout” instrumental take on “High Heel Sneakers”. Two great MOD tunes..one incredibly rare disc.

Ethiopians

Monkey Money

The “Train to Skaville” boys do it again, with a typical organ driven dancer smoothed over by the group’s trademark harmonies. Infectious mid-tempo groove. This offering is in superb condition, vinyl has some very light surface blemishes but as you can hear it plays perfect. Flipside of this rare test press is a “version” of:

Elton John

I've Been Loving You

Reginald Kenneth Dwight from a council house in Pinner rose to worldwide music-icon and a Knighthood. This is the man’s very first single under the name ELTON JOHN. 1968 UK press showcasing the first in a long line of Elton John - Bernie Taupin collaborations. This offering is totally immaculate, previous owner purchased it in 1968, still retains the original company sleeve. Labels are pristine, vinyl has a couple of the lightest sleeve contact blemishes. You will not find a better copy, anywhere!

Lloyd Lawrence

You And Me

Lloyd Lawrence’s composition is guided by Prince Spar who arranged and produced this low back 70s groove. Rare original Jamaican press small phone # on label in biro, otherwise a neat clean copy, with only a few light vinyl blemishes.

K.c. Mojo Watson

Love Blood Hound

Fantastic & relentless “black” rocker from highly-regarded NANC Records, of South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles. This Odell Wright composition 45 hits all all the right spots for many scenes including recently the Northern Soul R&B sector, but has been a Rock N’ Roll in-demander for an age. Most important is the staggering condition, which can only be described as flawless MINT; just sleeve contact blemish or two it you look carefully.. Awesome R&B mover in sensational condition, retaining the original company rubber-stamped sleeve.

Kinks

Long Tall Sally

The iconic MOD band’s very first 45, a 1964 blazing R&B shakin’ version of the Little Richard classic, once again highlighting UK 60s group’s preference for the USA R&B sound. This recording also saw 1964 release in the USA Cameo, but this example has got to be the one to own. See scan, the label has a light scuff on the center piece, the vinyl has some very light surface marks, be sure to listen to the fine sound quality lifted directly off this very rare disc.

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Lee Perry & Dennis Alcapone

Back Biter

Two reggae greats team up for an imaginative session. A subtle vocal with a slight edge of attitude, is punctuated by some timely and infectious trombone interruptions, backed up by smooth n’ sexy vocal group harmony, the whole production draws you in. A tune that demands the diamond to be dropped again as soon it finishes. Strong and highly contagious..

Beatles

Strawberry Fields Forever C/w Penny Lane

1967 original press with small hole solid center press with the “SOLD IN THE U.K. etc” text in the center. Labels are flawless, vinyl has only an occasional light surface blemish, overall is excellent + just below Mint minus. The elusive Picture Sleeve is free of any writing. There is a tiny “invisible repaired” seam split. Sleeve has free of creases, sticker mars or tears. Overall this is a very fine example of the sought-after pairing of the original 45 and Picture Sleeve

Price Lincoln And The Royal Rasses

They Didn't Know Jah

A Prince Lincoln project, wrote and produced by himself. He delivers a slick mid-tempo groove with tight harmony vocals lifting the proceedings. Rare Soulful roots on a r\are and highly regarded label. This 12” disc is in totally immaculate condition. Almost totally MINT.

Johnny Youth And Nyah Shuffle

Darling It Won't C/w Moon Train

RARE and hugely wanted “Skin” sound!! On the earl burgundy GRAPE label design. This copy has sublimely clean vinyl. Although the label scan will not reveal it, there are some initial wrote on it, in a colour that does not show up and you have to look twice to even notice them. Rarely experience in such mighty fine condition!

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Harv Moore

Interview Of The Fab Four

Beatles novelty promo, mastered on 16/03/1965. WPGC Buffalo DJ with the assistance of Bobby Poe, create a rare cut-in record using only Beatles recordings. This Pittsburgh based 45 not only retains the original company sleeve but also offers perfect labels and vinyl showing only the briefest of sleeve contact blemishes. A strong clean Mint minus record for Beatles completists.

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Rupert Edwards

Guilty Convict

This 45 was the springboard for Rupie Edwards career, has he debut’s with this 45 backed by Smithie’s Sextett. L.S.‘Little Wonder’ Smith production gave the 17 year old his first taste of studio work. He was soon to become a renowned producer in his own right. Before you is the 1962 very rare, even historical UK press, on one of the world’s most collectable labels in fine clean condition.

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Elton John

It's Me That You Need

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