Auction
Jimmy and the Sun Dials
Where Did I Lose You? / All About You
V-Tone : 503 (45s)
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
Erma Franklin
Whispers (Getting Louder) / I Get The Sweetest Feeling
Brunswick: 755430 DJ (45s)
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
Carl Spencer
Cover Girl / Progress
Rust : R 51204 (45s)
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.
Shadows Of Knight
Shake / From Way Out To Way Under
Buddah: 201024 (45s)
So very perfect we, decided to lift the double soundfile from the USA Team 520 release, so's not to deflower this discs perfectness. Nearly 50 years old and we believe it has never been played; Which frankly is astonishing!
Highly regarded 5 man Chicago rock gathering had already pleasure the MOD scene with Gloria, Bad Little Woman, Oh Yeah, Someone Like You, with their taste for Freak-beat, Psyche saturated in attitude and defiance. Outrageous guitar displays on most every recording they attacked.. in 1968 they came under the wing of Joey Levine who along with Kris & Artie Resnick brought them into the SUPER K fold who carved a reputation as leaders of the "Bubblegum" sound.. but this is so much more than "Quick Joey Small, Jumped Over The wall" Bubblegum.
"Shake" is a MOD anthem, vocally confrontational, with Molotov-cocktail of rebellious guitar and snarling vocals.. a masterpiece of the 1968 sound, with The Shadows of Knight surely stamping their own character on, what might have become a "Quick Joey Small.." if the had weaken followed the burgeoning Bubblegum path...the result is "Killer Tune.." no basking in MOD classic status.
Having said all that, DO NOT OVERLOOK the enthralling instrumental hidden away on the flip, that is exceedingly good also.
But may we just say again to find a UK copy in 2017 that appears to be unplayed is just staggeringly pleasing!
Condition Report
MINT / MINT / MINT still house in original wavy-top white sleeve it was born in.
Otis Smith
Let Her Go / Alley Full Of Trash And Bottles
Perception: P 4 DJ (45s)
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
Roland Al and the Soul Brothers
Sugar And Spice / Get Out Of My Life
Doctor Bird: DB 1017 (45s)
Condition Report
Full gloss but some light surface hairline that give off an occasional mild background tick. Check over the full double soundfile taken directly off this disc. A-side label has tiny name to the lower right-hand, see scan. Flipside label is unblemished. Three pong die-cut center is full intact.
Tommy Sands - The Statue - UK Liberty DEMO
The Statue / little Rosita
UK Liberty DEMO: LIB 55842 DJ (45s)
A huge All-niter dancefloor favourite from the days of "Joker Went Wild" "It's Too Late" "Don't You Care" when feelgood blue-eyed stompers were a very acceptable feature in the NS DJ's set. Although some purists will argue their is no place for a "white" vocal in the Northern Soul all-niter, instead of OVO (Original Vinyl Only) we could have OAAP (Only African American Please) but that would deprive the Northern Soul congregation of up to 20% of it's classics.
I have found that far from being 100% "White" pop, almost without exception there is a reason some "Pop" associated singers come up with a great Northern Soul tune; it always seems to be the writing producer credits that veer the artist into NS territory. No one can deny that Paul Anka's mentors for "I Can't Help Loving You" Artie Schroeck, Jet Loring & Garry Sherman had "Soul" leanings. Check out their more than impressive discographies for confirmation. Likewise with this slab of Northern Soul was crafted by Al Capps (another prolific purveyor of NS) Producers Snuff Garrett & Leon Russel l also obviously pulled inspiration from a Soul song..
"The Statue" an Al Capps, Snuff Garrett & Leon Russell collaboration was bound to have all the ingredients required for mid-70's All-niter dance, and those relentless British vinyl-ferrets would certainly sniff out a copy eventually. They did just that and the rest is history, such a popular drop, it triggered the NS bootleggers of the time, to press a horrid MAX-DANE label repro , running the bootleg of Donna King - Take Me Home at the same time in the same colour combination
Before you today is a RARE and impeccable May 1966 Red & White British DEMO! Essential for those British collectors chasing the full history of Northern Soul and everything that goes with this simultaneous Wigan Casino & Cleethorpes Pier monster.
Condition Report
Very close to Mint minus throughout. Two Mint minus labels, clean 6/8p noted UK Liberty sleeve. Vinyl is stunningly clean, you do have to tilt the vinyl a certain way to pick up sight of a very brief scuff (not affecting play) but giving it a safe grade of a strong EX +. Flip is likewise. A tasty looker and certainly a huge part in the lives of anyone who frequented those two iconic clubs in the 70's.
Martha And The Vandellas
Jimmy Mack / Third Finger Left Hand
Tamla Motown: TMG 599 DJ (45s)
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.
Enchanting Enchanters
Boss Action / No One In This World
Ben Mo Keith: 685 (45s)
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.
Johnny Clarke
Enter Into His Gates With Praise / 1975 uk original press
Attack: ATLP 1015 (LP)
Considered such an important "Roots" album, this heralded session has enjoyed two reissues over the years, in 1989 and 1995. Note this is the 1995 original British press with the fully laminated cover.
Condition Report
Vinyl was most likely UNPLAYED until we lifted the soundfile for the auction. Both labels are mint with not a spindle trail blemish to be found. Laminated front cover's only flaw is a light crease top right hand corner (see scan). Laminated back cover is near perfection. We are unlikely to encounter such superior condition after 42 years in circulation. This really is a magnificent copy.<br />
Fairfield Parlour
From Home to Home / 1970 original UK press
Vertigo: 6360 001 (LP)
Now a legendary Psychedelic album from the 4 Kaleidoscope guys. Demand over the years has sparked many reissues. It's initial 1970 release saw five different countries have the opportunity of this reklease, but not the USA where demand is strong for the standout album, most striving to acquire an original British copy, many considering British 1970 vinyl quality hard to beat. As Vertigo Prog LPs values go from strength to strength the time to acquire has always been NOW. The valiues never falter, especially if you can find a fine clean copy..
Read the condition report below.
Condition Report
COVER. The tactile textured gatefold cover, has mild storage rub to the top/bottom seams and one tiny part of the spine (ALL orange text is intact and fully readable). Corner-tips have only superficial filing brush,there are 3 small colour fades where previous shop pricing tags have been carefully removed. Scrutinize the scan, these are not distracting from the beauty of what is a busy art-cover. Back cover is near perfect just the mildest of ring rub at the very top and very bottom. Inside the gatefold the colour is rich & bright, just minuscule occasional pinhead foxing, hardly worth the mention. IMHO A little bit a graphic ingenuity could easily lift the front cover a grade<br /> <br /> Now let's talk beautiful VINYL condition and impeccable labels... at first I could not see even a blemish but when I squinted for the matrix stamps, two ultra fine, hairlines were detected, neither affecting play and you could go a lifetime without seeing them. Both labels are perfection as is the coveted poly-lined spiral inner..
Now let's talk beautiful VINYL condition and impeccable labels... at first I could not see even a blemish but when I squinted for the matrix stamps, two ultra fine, hairlines were detected, neither affecting play and you could go a lifetime without seeing them. Both labels are perfection as is the coveted poly-lined spiral inner..
Small Faces
Small Faces / 1966 original uk mono press
Decca: LK 4790 (LP)
This listing is in such spectacular condition this could be almost time-machine 1966 condition!
Absolutely no "upgrade" would ever be required if this iconic album sat in your collection, I'm personally never expecting to encounter a copy to eclipse the perfectness that sits on my desk today..
So act accordingly after you absorb the almost impossible "condition report" set out below.
We see no reason to review this iconic albums music or indeed muse over The Small Faces credibility, after all they are the greatest MOD band of all time!
Condition, Condition, Condition!
Condition Report
Jaw-dropping exquisite condition, had me scrutinizing every aspect, because at first after years of experiencing disappoint at the varying states this iconic album had gotten itself into in the last 51 years. <br /> Laminated Front Cover. The only "pimples" worth a mention on this picture of beauty is only minuscule corner tip rub. Very light vein bottom right corner, similar fine laminate crease on the crown of the hair bottom left face pic. to find them I had to angle the front cover under light to reveal them, so we doubt they will appear on the scan (but do scrutinize) <br /> <br /> Back Cover. Is free of any grime, stains, writing, age-browning, tears, stains that most every other copy we've acquired has suffered from. See the scan and squint<br /> <br /> Red labels. The spindle holes seem virginal, although again angling just right in the the a-side reveal just 3 very soft faint spindle trails, the b-side label just a solitary one.. This disc seems to have been hardly played and then very carefully.<br /> <br /> Vinyls. As hard as I try I'm unable reveal even a sleeve contact blemish, full gloss, no hairlines just perfection, we've grade it Mint - just in case, someone sees something I can't.<br /> <br /> British Album collecting does not get any more satisfying than this
Laminated Front Cover. The only "pimples" worth a mention on this picture of beauty is only minuscule corner tip rub. Very light vein bottom right corner, similar fine laminate crease on the crown of the hair bottom left face pic. to find them I had to angle the front cover under light to reveal them, so we doubt they will appear on the scan (but do scrutinize)
Back Cover. Is free of any grime, stains, writing, age-browning, tears, stains that most every other copy we've acquired has suffered from. See the scan and squint
Red labels. The spindle holes seem virginal, although again angling just right in the the a-side reveal just 3 very soft faint spindle trails, the b-side label just a solitary one.. This disc seems to have been hardly played and then very carefully.
Vinyls. As hard as I try I'm unable reveal even a sleeve contact blemish, full gloss, no hairlines just perfection, we've grade it Mint - just in case, someone sees something I can't.
British Album collecting does not get any more satisfying than this
Peter Toush
Them A, Fi Get A Beaten / Get A Beaten
Pressure Beat: PB 5509 (45s)
An addictive feelgood tune, with Peter Tosh's expressive vocal style knitting perfectly into effectively the uplifting amalgam of horns, with sweet girl group chorus adding the final coat to this jubilant recording. A strong additive session, that you'll finmd having to have more than a single listen as it creeps under your skin..
A record that has had a few Jamaican reissues so feel 100% safe with the authenticity of this 45. Two thoroughly sublime vinyl surfaces both are unblemished (listen). The labels as you can see, are pristine, with the 4 prong die-cut center still firmly in place.
Condition Report
Two sublime vinyl surfaces totally unblemished (listen). The labels as you can see, are pristine, with the 4 prong die-cut center still firmly in place. As Good as It Gets..
Jades
Hotter Than Fire / Movin' And Groovin'
Cherry Red: HCR 144 J (45s)
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.
Martha Star
Love Is The Only Solution / I'm Lonely - Thelma
Thelma 112: 112 (45s)
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
Etheopians c/w The Sharks
Owe Me No Pay Me / I Wouldn't Baby
Rio: R110 (45s)
After a simplistic Horn with Harmonica intro, a steel drum roll signals a real treat of vocal-group SKA. Intricate verbal-volleyball bounces around the gathering whilst an insistent dance rhythm pumps up proceedings. This is superior SKA in superior condition. Check out those flawless labels, an crystal soundfile.. a seldom encountered 45, in this top condition it rarely comes to market.
Flip it over for a slightly gentler approach from "The Sharks" but again a session growing in presence as the recording unfolds. Relentless arrangement is ticked out, with rhythmic "rimshots", a harmonicas backdrop and a rich vocal... not as instantly appealing as the pumping A-side, but one that creeps up on you.
If your a collector who demands top-drawer condition whilst buying 60's Jamaican music, this 45 will exactly hit your exacting criteria..
Condition Report
It is rare to acquire over 50 year old British SKA/Reggae at this level of condition. Two flawless labels (see scans) and unblemished vinyl that we can only grade at Mint minus. Check the squeaky clean soundfiles.
Righteous Brothers
Just Once In My Life / The Blues
London: HL 9962 (45s)
Not only the rarest but arguably their most potent session of them all. Hear Bill Medley at his towering best! Hear Phil Spector's "Wall Of Sound" strings rushing through like a tornado, whip up the vocals into a storm. Certainly their least known recording, benefiting from everything those three writing/producing icons seem to muster at will.
Bill Medley delivers an astonishing vocal performance, with Bobby Hatfield augmenting the song with flawlessly pitched interventions.. the whole thing explodes into a tumultuous duet to beat all duets.
Why this was withdrawn I've never been totally sure of, other than it certainly do not have a commercial note sung in it... just how use record collectors like it.. whilst seeking the rare and the vgood
Condition Report
A-side vinyl is a strong clean play clear Excellent, a few very fine hairlines not affecting fidelity or Medley's searing vocal. Flipside vinyl is a shade cleaner with a light wiggly surface mark, again not transferring to the stylus. A-side DEMO labeksd has a tiny initial RH on the centerpiece (see scan) flipside label is unblemished. Both labels have the Decca in-house rubber-stamp running time numbers.
Cornell Gunter
Love In My Heart / Down In Mexico
Together: 101 (45s)
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.
Joe Phillips
I Just Can't Help Thinking About You / Can't Help But To Love You
Omen: 6 DJ (45s)
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.
Irma Thomas
Time Is On My Side + I Need Your Love So Bad / Straight From The Heart + Without Love
Liberty: LEP 4035 (EP)
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.
Jackie DeShannon
Find Me Love / Come On Down (From The Top Of That Hill)
UK Liberty DEMO: LIB 66224 (45s)
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!
Sunny Earl
Cadillac / Sweet Bouquet
Planetone: PT B (45s)
Here's Sunny seamlessly blending Jazz, SKA and R&B into a melting-pot of Club dance perfect for the era. Just how many Planetone pressed of these 45's is unclear, but the serious of everything within it's cvatalogue suggest very few indeed. The solitary Planetone 45's we come across one in a decade or so, are always wrecked from going to too many house parties. This copy has escaped the rigors of the carpet dance-floor and the Dansette stacking system, and remained exceptionally clean for it's genre..
A listing for those of you dedicated to the history of British Jamaican music in the UK, one for those who just adore the true British rarity, one for Soul and SKA enthusiasts as the both sides nudge the styles..
Condition Report
close scrutiny reveals both sides of this spectacular Yellow & Red pop-art label has some very mild age-browning (see scan) Vinyl has a few sparse blemishes, a-side carries a couple of mild "pops" still in full gloss and plays clean. Sounds and looks a strong clean Ex+