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Check out the Rare Soulman vinyl auction for all the best bargains available online. Be sure to check the closing date and time for each record to ensure you don’t miss out on the best bids. Our auction stock dramatically changes, with an emphasis on the rarely seen and high-quality conditions. Final prices vary from as little as £20 to as much as £6,000 and beyond. Whether it’s soul records or rock & pop vinyl, find the perfect additions to your collection in best possible condition.

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Specials - You Stood Me Up / Everybody Say Yea Featuring -Satch SA 512

Specials

You Stood Me Up / Everybody Say Yea Featuring

Satch : SA 512 (45s)

The same guys who earlier gave us that fabulous NS group 45 by The Cassadons on Beltone. After just one 45s release under that "throwback" name,; Johnny Finch revamped the act update, reformed as The Specials, between 1968 and 1970 this gifted team released 4 truly soul drenched 45s. Every one a winner.

Here is the first of their standout four, Chicago vocal group excellence, from the desks of the two Johnnie's; Team leader Finch & Jones who take in turns to lead one side, whilst Johnny Jones heads up the a-side; with Johnny Finch the lead on flipside.

What gifted gathering The Specials were, Johnny Finch with Windy City stalwart Billy McGregor suoervising, you just know you're about to hear, beyond "Special" harmony soul.

Condition Report

Two clean labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl both sides, as good as it gets condition

Two clean labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl both sides, as good as it gets condition

Corky McClerkin - Searching For Soul / 1982 - Win Cor 3993

Corky McClerkin

Searching For Soul / 1982

Win Cor : 3993 (LP)

Ultra rare ORIGINAL 1982 Illinois private press giving up a mix of Jazz/Funk dancers, and intricate freestyle Jazz. Taking 2 months of studio work from April to June in 1982 to complete.

Located just thirty miles northwest of Chicago on I-90 this album is drenched in "Windy City" expertise.

* = edited soundclips as samples for your

Searchin' For The Soul * 5:22 - killer Jazz Funk dancer
Love Is Your Name 4:35 - soft Jazz Cruiser with Theresa Davis lead vocal
Jive Mama T 4:26* - solid sax saturated Jazzy stepper with classy piano partitions
Everything Must Change* 5:33 starting dreamy Jazz ballad that morphs into a great mid-tempo dance groove with Theresa Davis lead vocal
Open Wide 5:22 addictive Jazz stroller peppered with Artie "Duke" Payne saxophone mastery, and McClerkin keyboard panache,
Passion 4:50 a pleading soulful Jazz experience with Theresa Davis lead vocal
Off C 4:30 bopping freestyle Jazz mover, screaming saxophone attacks from Artie "Duke" Payne, with thumping percussion from Curtis Prince.
Mirror, Mirror* 5:15 - killer Jazz Funk dancer

An absolutely awesome 80's beyond-rare jazz/funk experience, with the bonus of noting back cover is "dedicated" and signed by Corky himself.

Condition Report

Two clean labels, fine mint minus clean vinyl, housed in poly-lined-inner, cover reveals only soft signs of careful storage, mostly unblemished front cover, back cover is "dedicated" and signed by Corky himself. Plays beautifully clean (listen)

Two clean labels, fine mint minus clean vinyl, housed in poly-lined-inner, cover reveals only soft signs of careful storage, mostly unblemished front cover, back cover is "dedicated" and signed by Corky himself. Plays beautifully clean (listen)

Dom Frontiere - Jett Rink Ballad / Uno Mas - London HL-U 8385 gold tri

Dom Frontiere

Jett Rink Ballad / Uno Mas

London : HL-U 8385 gold tri (45s)

Very elusive GOLD Tri London in fine clean condition

Gold London scholars will know fully well how elusive this 1957 USA Liberty release, from the James Dean classic movie “Giant”

A brief 1957 release, coinciding with the Warner Bros movie release in the UK. A 45 that unfortunately passed by completely unnoticed by radio and the record shops, selling absolutely nothing; thus another fabled “gold” London was born.

Jett Rink, played by James Dean was the local handyman who falls for the beautiful but married Elizabeth Taylor.. drama was bound to take off.

This 45 is “Jett’s” theme, encapsulating this Western movie’s mood, not something you can envisage starting a rush to the record store..

But today 66 years later it is one of those frustratingly RARE Gold London 45 that never surface for sale...

especially in the fine clean condition.








Condition Report

Two flawless labels, tri-centre intact. Vinyl carries full gloss, revealing just a few light surface blemishes when angled under direct light. A beautiful copy, house in a replica London sleeve

Two flawless labels, tri-centre intact. Vinyl carries full gloss, revealing just a few light surface blemishes when angled under direct light. A beautiful copy, house in a replica London sleeve

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Ricky Storm - The Way It Is / version - Top Cat TC-04

Ricky Storm

The Way It Is / version

Top Cat : TC-04 (45s)

The highly rated 1972 tune, created by two founding members of "The Jamaicans" Tommy Cowan and Errol Kong who drew from the golden days of "Rock Steady" with hints of "East of Suez" rhythms, crisply captured by engineer Karl Pitterson. Giving this fabulous recording, a blend with a vintage twist, projected with 70s clarity.

Karl Pitterson


Condition Report

Two clean labels, strong gloss on vinyl

Two clean labels, strong gloss on vinyl

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Pioneers / Lynn Taitt & The Jets - Give Me Little Lovin / This Is Soul - Amalgamated AMG 811

Pioneers / Lynn Taitt & The Jets

Give Me Little Lovin / This Is Soul

Amalgamated : AMG 811 (10")

Fabulous full gloss vinyl.

Two clean labels, 4 prong centre intact, full gloss near mint minus vinyl, reveals only the merest fine sleeve storage surface hairline when angled under light. Strong Ex+ throughout.

Too good to pass by.

Condition Report

Two clean labels, 4 prong centre intact, full gloss near mint minus vinyl, reveals only the merest fine sleeve storage surface hairline when angled under light. Strong Ex+ throughout.

Two clean labels, 4 prong centre intact, full gloss near mint minus vinyl, reveals only the merest fine sleeve storage surface hairline when angled under light. Strong Ex+ throughout.

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Geno Washington - Like My Baby / I'll Be Around (when You Want Me) - Atac SW 7823 alternative mix

Geno Washington

Like My Baby (1st mix) / I'll Be Around ( When You Want Me)

Atac : SW 7823 alternative mix (45s)

Hiding in plain sight for decades was The RARE alternative mix to the Mala M-12.029 release. Strangely the Hollywood pressed promo copy is THE SAME mix as the Mala release. I personally I find this "Atac" SW 7823 mix more to my taste, and so refreshing after decades of adoring the Mala imprint.

Although Discogs dates this disc as 1969, it is in fact the 1967 FIRST LABEL & the FIRST Randy A. Gibson Mix on these two George (Gino) Washington compositions.

Strangely this DIFFERENT SW 7823 mix on the stock copy, does not transfer to the Hollywood based R.P.R. distributed promo.

Noting this Atac stock 45 was credited to GENO WASHINGTON, correct crediting would have been GINO on this 45 if 1969 and the very next record released on Atac SW 7824 by The Soul Agents - Foxy Lady - with the label crediting it to Gino Washington as the producer; Discogs date this Soul Agents 45 as 1967.

All a little out of sync are those listings. Slightly confusing, but well worth hunting down, guaranteed to turn a few heads when played out.

On this glorious Detroit Northern Soul double Gino is supported by the Altrasonics & the Versatones extremely rare white & red STOCK copy in fine clean condition.

I actually prefer these two earlier mixes, very smooth, vocal gliders that had me fidging on my desk chair, resisting an embarrassing quick shuffle across the office.

Killer Detroit Northern Soul which ever side you drop the arm on!

Condition Report

Two clean labels, full gloss vinyl, reveals light surface marks,

Two clean labels, full gloss vinyl, reveals light surface marks,

Charles Sheffield - It's Your Voodoo Working / Rock N Roll Train - Excello 2200

Charles Sheffield

It's Your Voodoo Working / Rock N Roll Train

Excello : 2200 (45s)

An authentic "SHELDON" stamped 1961 original

One of the greatest R&B offering ever to the Popcorn & Northern Soul scenes... an instantly mesmerizing dancefloor experience no matter which scene your attending..

From the very first note this recording imprisons you into it's narcotic rhythms. Slow pulsating bass-line lays down the path for Charles's snarling attitude to deliver it's charm into. An intrusive Baritone saxophone peppers the arrangement with its irresistible prodding burps. A magical fusion that has everyone up and on their feet, nobody can resist it hypnotic powers.

Both sides give up spine-tingling saxophone manipulation mirroring the same irrepressible attitude Mr. Sheffield projects with his intimidating gnarled vocal.

Seldom seen in such clean condition, rarely surfaces for sale.. little wonder really it is a NS DJ banker, a surefire audience-detonator, saturated in truly wicked qualities... guaranteed to haunt you, long after the night is all over..

records of this deep seated addictiveness I can never grown weary of...

Condition Report

Quality control marker stroke on each label, not affecting any text (see images), fine clean full gloss vinyl reveals on soft sleeve storage blemishes, plays completely crisp and clean. (listen)

Quality control marker stroke on each label, not affecting any text (see images), fine clean full gloss vinyl reveals on soft sleeve storage blemishes, plays completely crisp and clean. (listen)

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A. C. Reed - I Stay Mad / Lotta Loving - Age 29123

A. C. Reed

I Stay Mad / Lotta Loving

Age: 29123 (45s)

Seems to be A. C.'s least seen 45 and it's a mighty Hammond driven 1962 Chicago R&B shaker! In near mint condition!

Both sides written by A. C. himself under his own name of Aaron Corthens for his last of 4 releases for Mel London's vehicle for Chicago R&B hopefuls. He had to wait another 7 years to have just three more 45's come to market. You would have thought A. C. was so much more than a "hopeful" but seemed to have a spasmodic release schedule after this 45 sneaked out and sold miserably poor.

We are surprised this grinding slab of R&B hasn't broke through as a big play on the European R&B dance scene, it is drenched in all the right ingredients. Pumping, pounding swirling keyboard peppered with bass and blues picking pulses. They marry perfectly into A. C.'s angry snarling reaction to his wife's standoffishness. He suffers inquisitions every time he comes home, can't do anything right, her oppression is both, real and inescapable. A. C. neatly drops in one of his fine sdaxophone breaks..

Flipside is raw wailing Chicago blues.

The top side carries genuine rarity and so much potential to stir the dancefloor.

Condition Report

Two clean labels, full gloss vinyl reveals only soft signs of being housed in its birth-sleeve for 61 years, plays flawless.

Two clean labels, full gloss vinyl reveals only soft signs of being housed in its birth-sleeve for 61 years, plays flawless.

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Almeta Lattimore - These Memories / Oh My Love - Mainstream MRL 5575

Almeta Lattimore

These Memories / Oh My Love

Mainstream: MRL 5575 (45s)

The incredible rare and colourful STOCK copy, complete with the mostly unknown flipside "Oh My Love" that also highlights Almeta's imploring vocal style.

When you're a DJ of the Richard Searling, calibre it only takes a mere weekend to lift a record from an unknown into a Northern Soul most-wanted.

Right up until the 90’s this 45 was unknown to British rare-soul dance community. The first copy discovered in the basement of an “Island Carib Soul” DJ’s cast-offs in Brooklyn, New York. Brought back over to the UK just in time to taken the legendary Southport weekender. Where the seasoned ear of Richard Searling instantly recognised its potential to introduce possibly the weekend’s most discussed play.

On the Friday evening the much anticipated “Searling Set” received the usual crammed-tight dancefloor reception, I couldn’t wait to witness the crowd’s reaction to this new discovery of decidedly superior Sister-Soul.

Richard using all his experience from years at the helm of Wigan Casino, put his exquisite timing of presenting a new tune at just the right juncture. He was after-all the leading light for the “Crossover sound” after changing the face of the Northern Soul Sound with turntable choices at Parkers Club, Manchester; where only seriously soulful recordings passed the scrutiny of a DJ ingrained in highly selective taste. Parker’s of course became a “destination” Saturday night pulling in soul-fans from all over country.

After 20 minutes or so the now percolating crowd were introduced to the spectacular voice of Michigan songbird Almeta Lattimore…without pause or thought the bustling dancefloor exploded to the sound of soaring strings cradling Almeta’s beseeching memory flashbacks to a lost-love she just can’t erase.

The next day, at the compulsory lunchtime “pub across the road” meeting. “These Memories” was the hot-topic of enthusiastic chatter from both collectors and dancers alike, as I eavesdropped on the soul scholar’s analysis of the Friday night before. I was quizzed about where it was discovered, how much was it ? How rare is it? And most importantly did I have another copy, as a dancefloor monster had just been christened “The Pope of rare-soul”

The Saturday night Richard dropped Almeta very early in his DJ set, to a rapturous response. Richard then pulled the master stroke of spinning it again as his last record before exiting the stage. Leaving the crowd going home on the Sunday in no doubt whatsoever who the most memorable DJ and records of the weekend were.

The combination of masterclass DJing and the never heard before, blistering pain Almeta transmitted, igniting a packed Southport dancehall of motivated Soulies is a “memory” flashback I can’t erase. I’m of course in no doubt, Richard, yet again stole the show!

Condition Report

Two clean stock copy labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl plays perfect (listen)

Two clean stock copy labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl plays perfect (listen)

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Lloyd Charmers - Soul Of England / Shang I - Escort ES 820 Manship mint

Lloyd Charmers

Soul Of England / Shang I

Escort : ES 820 Manship mint (45s)

1970 Skinhead Reggae in near perfect condition.

An iconic stalwart of Jamaican music, aka Lloyd Tyrell. Writer, singer, producer. During 1968 thru 1971 his recording output was huge. A "a tour de force" during the "skinhead" Reggae boom of 1969 / 1970. Before you today are two of his finest compositions, back to back on one disc.

Shimmering with inspiring dance rhythms and enticing moans, groans, "Cockney" chants littered with innuendos peppering that infectious arrangement. An attention-seeking feel-good Skinhead romp.

Flip it over "Shang I" provides the dancefloor with another fabulous piano led instrumental, this time no gimmicks, no nonsense. Underlining Lloyd Charmers composing talents, as he constructs an addictive instrumental that builds up into a rousing finish..
A
two great TUNES ... proper dancefloor pleasers which ever side you drop the arm on.

Condition Report

Stunning "archive" full gloss mint condition, 4 prong centre intact and those iconic "Pama art" labels totally uinblemished

Stunning "archive" full gloss mint condition, 4 prong centre intact and those iconic "Pama art" labels totally uinblemished

Big Mama Thornton - You Did Me Wrong - Midnight Blues - Bay-Tone 107 plus promo artist photo

Big Mama Thornton

You Did Me Wrong / Midnight Blues

Bay-Tone : 107 plus promo artist photo (45s)

NOT the 2012 reissue but the highly elusive 1961 original complete with incredibly rare 5" by 2.5" glossy promo artist photo.

Thumping R&B screamer from "Big Mama" her uncompromising searing vocal in full flow, matched by wild Harmonic outbursts, decorated by exuberant piano pulse.
Awesome Bay Area R&B stomper, that ticks all the boxes, consistent with all her R&B output;

Another full blooded, thunderous reply and "Willie Mae" again delivers retribution in her inimitable style, emblematic of her incomparable "payback" nobody does "BIg Mama" wrong and gets clemency.

Written by the lady herself, who revels in putting her men in their place... with a Sister attitude they will never forget.

Snarling "Momma" Blues is waiting for you on the flipside

The ideal surprise Xmas stocking filler for some lucky R&B scholar... I'd be delighted with the artist photo alone!

Condition Report

complete with incredibly rare 5" by 2.5" glossy promo artist photo. Two clean labels, vinyl reveals some soft surface scuffing but plays marks,

complete with incredibly rare 5" by 2.5" glossy promo artist photo. Two clean labels, vinyl reveals some soft surface scuffing but plays marks,

Rudy Ray Moore and the RayTones ‎- Ready Willing And Able / Easy Easy Baby - Ball 502

Rudy Ray Moore and the RayTones ‎

Ready Willing And Able / Easy Easy Baby

Ball: 502 (45s)

A wanted 1959 Los Angeles R&B rocker that is really tough to find clean playable condition. Here is a copy, that plays clean and true!

The larger-than-life Rudy Ray Moore was the main contributor for this colourful label with 12 or more single 45 releases on "Ball's" meagre 25 x 7" output. A man very at home wth the late 50's R&B sound, I would have loved to have witnessed this imposing figure working his flamboyant style on stage.

An all round entertainer, actor, director and musician, delivers a session that includes a Rudy Ray raucous guitar break, partitioning his gravel-coated gargle, that had been rattling along at a furious pace, serving up a remorseless R&B shaker.

An American entertainer, actor, director and musician. He was most famous of course for his Dolemite character in Black-ploitation era of hit movies.
Rudy's first "break" came when he became the assistant to John Dolphin and shop manager of the famous Dolphins Of Hollywood store in Los Angeles. Owner of several renowned R&B labels, Recorded In Hollywood, Money, Lucky and Cash Records. Rudy adopted the turban wrapped head that became
50's fashion for as a few 50s R&B artists Chuck Willis, The Turbans etc.

A man who drew the eye with his attire and the ear with his potent musical output.

This 1959 R&B storm, is one of his best and most elusive.

Condition Report

a discreet # on the flipside label, otherwise two clean labels, strong on vinyl, reveals only soft signs of paper sleeve storage plays stron g and clean,

a discreet # on the flipside label, otherwise two clean labels, strong on vinyl, reveals only soft signs of paper sleeve storage plays stron g and clean,

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