Auction
The condition and authenticity of all the records in our auction section are always carefully and closely scrutinised. If you enjoyed our auctions, then you may also enjoy checking out our latest soul additions.
Clydie King
Missin' My Baby / My Love Grows Deeper
Imperial : 66139 (45s)
It matters not which side you chose to drop the stylus on first. Both sides give up ravishing girl Northern Soul.
From a former "Raelette", who today is recognized as one of the most talented girl backing singers in the business. But the Soul collectors are enamored with all her work she did as a solo artist, with every 45 she released being held in high collectable regard. This is the 2nd. of her highly coveted Imperial releases working under the guidance of Jerry Riopell & Nick De Caro and the flipside co-written by long term friend Shirlie Matthews.
Both sides are fluid Big Production Northern Soul beauties, as "Motown" influenced Los Angeles wanted a piece of the "Girl Sound" phenomena. Sadly all 3 of Clydie's superior 45's on Imperial failed to score in the USA and again it was left to the Northern Soul scene to bring them alive.. and present them to a very appreciative audience..
So now click the soundfile and prepare yourself for two slick full orchestra productions of note. The side we lead with " Missin' My Baby " is "Big City" builder, a string filled production with full girl group choruses, creating a Soulful abyss to soak your self in..This is the Big City Sound at it's most riveting.
Flip it over and the "My Love Grows Deeper" the more "Motown" uninfluenced side of the two was surprisingly relegated to the flip.. as the finished product of "Missing My Baby" impressed so much.. as so often happened in the 60's what we now consider "perfect" Northern Soul languishes on the flipside.
Here is a top value 45, offering not one but two treasures of our scene, from a lady with the voice of an Angel.
Condition Report
Two totally clean eye-popping BLACK stock copy labels, vinyl has been played but there is no sign of it, no hairlines, no dulling.. this us as good as it gets Mint minus
Henry C and the Ivy Leaguers
Country Girl / I Can't Do Without Her
Action : 117 (45s)
The Northern Soul dance side ripples with the rhythms of Memphis. An insistent bass guitar opens up this feelgood dancer, saxophone, horns, shrill girl-group choruses all join to enrich this rare session, dominated by Henry Thomas seamless vocal. A whistling Sax break cuts in, followed by a wall of brass. Echoing group backing and this NS dancer is now in full flow, taking you along with it's uplifting atmosphere..
WHAT DANCE A TUNE!
Then we flip it over for a real masterpiece of the Memphis Sound. This time Henry's vocal is cradled by a fluid male-group chorus as the "Ivy Leaguers" pour comforting emotion all over the arrangement, as the horns sympathetically take to the air. Henry Thomas falls to his knees, as he drains himself of emotion; then genius takes over, in the form a trumpet solo that elevates an already stunning record, into greatness, listen and weep!
For the Northern Soul all nighter "Country Girl" is a perfect rare drop that will turn heads..
for the Sunday Chill Out, Soul Essence Saturday afternoon or the burgeoning "Lowrider" scene that is now sweeping across the world of Rare Soul with DJ's and clubs from all country's influenced by it's "Cholesterol Lowing" properties. "Can't Do Without Her" stands as one of the most brilliant "Sweet Soul" strollers ever committed to vinyl.. truly awesome tune.
Condition Report
Two perfect labels. A-side vinyl reveals a few fine hairlines under light, plays a strong clean Ex+. Flipside vinyl, is a strong clean Mint minus.
Curtis Lee
Is She In Your Town / Sweet Baby
Mira: 240 DJ (45s)
Upturned lip, snarling vocal hangs on for dear life to hailstorm of brass, trumpeting every phrase. A wailing harmonica blows it approval of the careering, runaway backing track the rumbles at top speed to eac verse.
Not time to pause, the pulsating rhythms demand you go with it.. defying you body's limitations.. this is proper full throttle Northern Soul you just can't ignore
Intimidating Northern Soul for the fearless all-nighter devotee...
Drop the needle on this Mister DJ and the night is yours..
Condition Report
Two bright clean promo labels, vinyl reveals only the mildest of surface blemishes. Plays clean, loud and true.
MANSHIP MINT - O'Jays
I'll Never Forget You / Pretty Words
Imperial : 66162 (45s)
The O'Jay's most wanted Northern Soul 45 in Mint unplayed condition housed in birth sleeve.
as good as it gets..
Condition Report
MINT
MANSHIP MINT - Vernon Garrett
If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time / You And Me Together
Modern : 1026 DJ (45s)
a timeless slab of classic Northern Soul presented here as the rarely encounter red & white promo..one of Arthur Wrights many top-dance creations, a last legacy to his unique style of tsunami force NS productions.
This copy is MINT unplayed still sitting in it's original birth sleeve.
Condition just don't get any better than this..
Condition Report
MINT
MANSHIP MINT - Shalimars
Stop And Take a Look At Yourself / Baby
Verve : VK 10388 DJ (45s)
Classic Golden Torch spin - a NS anthem from the Golden age of Northern Soul.
Sidney Barnes & J. J. Jackson work their magic - vocal group classic - in impossible UNPLAYED condition.
Condition Report
MINT
Atlantic Executive Watch
Executive Rectangular Gold Plated Ladies Watch / Gold Plated Ladies Rectangular
Atlantic : Rectangular ladies (LP)
Fully Service 6 month guarantee Atlantic Records watch. Unique Atlantic logo sitting at 12 o'clock see all scans.
What wonder gift for the "Soul Girl" A Christmas present with class and rarity, a vintage gold-plated watch gifted by Atlantic Record to V.I.P. Employees ONLY in the early 70's.
Fully logo'd and looking gorgeous. Swiss made by Welsbro in mid 70's, gold plated case with stainless steel back measuring 28.80mm by 22.00mm.
Clean white dial with Roman numerals with contrasting black pointer hands. 17 jewel Swiss fnf hand wind movement blue gem adorns the winding crown.
Fully serviced and keeping good time. Comes with new leather two piece strap is graduated tan leather with gold tone buckles. inside presentation box.
This was an in-house gift and to our knowledge NEVER made commercially available. They are rare and will remain so.
The lucky winner, the watch will be shipped the day it is paid Registered Mail well in time for that extraordinary Christmas gift.
Condition Report
A flawless example Mint minus throughout, boxed.
Simon Soussan
Rare Motown & Soul Price Guide / 1994 Motown/Northern Soul guide
Souvenir : 1994 (Book)
The legendary 1994 Simon Soussan Rare Motown & Soul Price Guide.
It is unclear how many of this book were printed, what we do know is it was over subscribed and many collectors who ordered a copy didn't ever get one. I know that because I was one of the disappointed.
Disappointed because it was the first guide of it's kind and Simon Soussan was already a legend in his own time. He diligently packed in an extraordinary 700+ label scan of rare Motown and associated 45's plus over 100 rare Northern Soul label scans. It may seem primitive in it's presentation by today book standard, but it simmers with NS history on ever paper.
Picture of Simon himself, a bio etc. which in itself is a must read & see.
Today this very limited run guide is really rare, most have fallen into disrepair from years of thumbing referencing. The binding is not the best ad most al copies have lost pages over the years.
Although this copy has a few loose pages at the very front. All pages are intact and clean.
a RARE and very important historical Northern Soul artifact, written by a naughty boy who became a legend of the Northern Soul scene.
Condition Report
Nice clean, all pages present, no writing or notes written within. Bottom and edge face of spine has a light storage wear (see images). Otherwise it is in remarkable condition, in fact miraculous considering the dire state of the couple of other copies I've seen over the years.
Record Carry Case
Goldstar Rare Wood Silk Lined / Rare Woods green silk lining
Goldstar: # 21 (Book)
A RARE THING 2016 handcrafted unique Record Carry case in rare woods.
A Nick Brown Goldstar box - Nick in recent years has stop making the world's great ever record cases. They are now considered the pinnacle of DJ Cool.
This example we found in the warehouse, unsold as it has the merest glue stain on the interior silk ad a few tiny edge nibbles (see images). So here a rare chance to own NUMBER 21 in his series of only 58 ever made.
Every single one, unique in design & materials, all handcrafted in rare woods, lined in vintage silk and as you can see finished to the highest standards.
These are the finest most desirable boxes in the world. holding approx 100 x 45 comfortably in card sleeves.
The box of SUPER-COOL, a fashion statement and rare. We do not know if or when Nick will produce some more, meantime this is the ONLY example available in the world today.
If there was ever an investment Record Carry Case this is it!
Condition Report
There a few tiny edge nibbles all of which are imaged for you to see, tiny lacquer stain on interior green silk, that's the only reason we still have a copy of this sell-out series. not quite perfect.
Bobby Blue Bland
Tour Jacket circa late 60's / authentic late 60's heavy duty
Neilla Custom Design : 001 (Book)
Made by Niella Custom Design, inc., New York we presume from the material and ageing to the leather late 60's early 70's.
A unique & authentic Bobby Blue Bland "heavy Duty" rich "Blue"tour jacket. Genuine thick leather arms with elasticated material cuffs. Leather collar on the high quality pleated tor jacket with a pleated back.
Fabulously attractive GOLD coloured embroiderer back. KYY front zipper, metal popper fasteners top and bottom, inner seamed pocket, 2 side pockets, top quality quilted lining.
Unique and inspiring, just to hold it is inspiring; to wear it.. it triggers real emotion. For the Bobby Blue fan this jacket is a one off window to own something truly special..
as soon as you touch it you know it's the real-deal as the spontaneous feelgood factor runs through your veins.
Found in Memphis, previously owned by a Bobby Blue Roadie...
The ultimate Bobby Bland experience, awaits
Condition Report
No flaws, this heavy duty jacket only reveals authentic signs of light wear with a patina on the leather arms, just beautiful.
Philco Ford
Hip Pocket Record Player / Compete with 5 Discs
Philco: Hip Pocket (Book)
Philco-Ford invented the battery operated record player you could carry in one hand or even slip into your coat pocket and slip the records into your back-pocket. You can sit on them as the are virtually indescribable according to the launch advertising at the time . These tiny 3.7/8th inch records for the mini-turntable were available in Woolworth and other department stores. With a deal struck with Atlantic, Mercury, Roulette & Apple to ensure top hits were available for this revolutionary invention, all the records came in a card-backed special picture sleeve. These are highly collectable with the Beatles "Apple" releases achieving 3 figure sums at auction.
Here is that VERY RARE record player in it's original Philco Box with 5 records, 4 of them STILL UNOPENED in there picture covers.
1. Etta James - Tell Mama 2. Otis Redding - Shake / Fa Fa Fa 3. Brenton Wood - Gimme A Little Sign 4. Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout 5. Jay & The Techniques - Apple Peaches Pumpkin Pie
This idea soon fell by the wayside as mini cassettes and later the "Walkman" stole the market. Today these more than cute discs, enjoy a cult following, and the record players still working are so rare we have never had another example.
Historically important, a real party piece, a jaw-dropping conversation starter as most of the planet have never see one in operation.
A rare, fun toy for the vinyl-head
Condition Report
Box has a rip at the opening see image. Player is clean, still has the original stylus and with new batteries works fine. 4 of the mini disc are still sealed, The Isley Brothers was opened for the photo shot and is Mint.
ZIPPO LIGHTER
RCA ENAMEL BADGE LOGO / 50's vintage lighter
RCA: RCA (Miscellaneous)
Rare RCA Zippo lighter in full working order..
RCA fans and there 1000's of you, how cool is this vintage piece.
Beautifully used and nice patina, beautifully crafted, highly collectable Zippo.
How cool would this look standing on the office desk, record shelve in front of your racked RCA treasured vinyl.
Brass and enamel logo standing proud on the front face. inside all is equally gorgeous see images provide.
Rarely seen for sale as these were on in-house RCA incentive gift. So very tactile, so handsome you don't have to be a smoker to fall for it's artistic charms.
Condition Report
Used and so much the better for it. Gentle aging, but still enticingly glossy. Enamel badge has minuscule wear to the very top ring of the "red" see images you may be able to pick up on the light wear.
Record Mailers
5 x VINTAGE 60's COMPANY MAILERS / King, Bell, Atlantic, Bang, Chess
Record Mailers: 5 x Company (45s)
A unique stocking-filler for the serious Soul collector or memorabilia enthusiast.
FIVE x original 60's 7" 45 record company mailers - from 1963 too 1969
1. From the office of Bert Berns - BANG RECORDS of New York - July 27 1967
2. Atlantic / Atco mailer October 23rd 1963
3. Starday * King from PO Box 8188 Nashville, Tenn. franked date unclear 12 cents postage
4. AMY * MALA * BELL of 1776 Briadway, New York, N.Y. franked date unclear 10 cents Third Class Postage
5. CHESS-CHECKER-CADET from Chicago franked April 16 1969
These mailers are so hard to acquire, unique and look fabulous randomly placed in your record room or carefully framed.
Conversation pieces f=very few other collectors own.
Condition Report
Excellent condition, none tainted by any outside writing, stains. All carefully opened see images.
Record Carry Case
VINTAGE Black & White textured finish 2 lane 45 case / stitched seams grey and white textured lining
Record Box : 2 lane 50's (Book)
The Ultimate vintage record boxes. Fifties/sixties stitched seams two lane carry cases..holding 125 x 45 comfortably in card sleeve.
The box of COOL!!
for vintage conscious collectors and dealers.. so tactile, so attractive, so old and in such spectacular condition.
You don't need us to tell you, modern inferior replicas of this iconic design, sell for near £200 ..
Here's the real-deal, RARE and so very fashionable..
Condition Report
Excellent condition, these sturdy carry cases have been treasure over 5 decades
MANSHIP MINT Gems
I'll Be There / I Miss Him
Riverside: 4590 (45s)
From the Golden Age of Northern Soul, some this wicked slab of frantic girl group Northern Soul
From the desk of those Tru-Glo-Town guys Jesse Herring & Joe Moore real-deal all-nighter Classic
In unbelievable unplayed MINT condition
Condition Report
MINT
MANSHIP MINT - Susan Barrett
What's It Gonna Be / It's No Secret
RCA: 47-9296 DJ (10")
The Big City Sound of New York, constructed with sheer power in mind.
Susan Barrett ,makes you shudder with awe as she booms out those iconic lyrics of Jerry Ragovoy & Mort Schuman
Mint unplayed still snug in it's birth-sleeve
Condition Report
MINT # 15 stamped onto the promo label, see images.
MANSHIP MINT - Dynamics
I Need Your Love / Love Me
RCA : 47-9084 DJ (45s)
Pied Piper Northern Soul - vocal group real-deal Northern does not come any more convincing than this.
Mint unplayed is rather special.. isn't it?
Condition Report
MINT
Atlantic Gold Watch
Atlantic Records Ladies V.I.P. Wristwatch / vintage gold-plated watch
Atlantic Records : Watch gold ladies (LPs)
This has to be the ULTIMATE Christmas present for the Soulie an incredibly RARE vintage gold-plated watch gifted by Atlantic Record to V.I.P. Employees ONLY in the early 70's.
Fully logo'd and looking gorgeous. Swiss made by Welsbro in mid 70's, gold plated case with stainless steel back measuring 28.80mm by 22.00mm.
Clean white dial with Roman numerals with contrasting black pointer hands. 17 jewel Swiss fnf hand wind movement, anti-slip grip winding crown.
Fully serviced and keeping good time. Comes with new leather two piece strap is graduated "snake skin" leather with gold tone buckles. inside presentation box.
Along with the bonus of a authentic mini Christmas greetings card from Atlantic Records.
This was an in-house gift and to our knowledge NEVER made commercially available
The lucky winner, the watch will be shipped the day it's paid for, Registered Mail well in time for that extraordinary Christmas gift.
Due to it's extreme rarity and desirability, this listing carries a sensible reserve.
Condition Report
Stunning Min minus condition throughout
Record Carry Case
VINTAGE Crocodile effect finish 2 lane 45 case / holding 125 x 45's in card sleeves
Record Box: 2 lane 50's (45s)
The Ultimate vintage record boxes. Fifties stitched seamed two lane carry cases..holding 125 x 45 comfortably in card sleeve.
The box of COOL!!
for vintage conscious collectors and dealers.. so tactile, so attractive, so old and in such spectacular condition.
You don't need us to tell you, modern inferior replicas of this iconic design, sell for near £200 ..
Here's the real-deal, RARE and so very fashionable..
Condition Report
Such fine condition, this box been treasured through the decades. A beauty!
MANSHIP MINT - Ila Vann
You Made Me This Way / My Mother Said
P.I.P. : 8933 (45s)
Impossible condition, mint unplayed for this much loved Northern Soul 45 that has never been bootlegged.
Stunning Sister Soul grooves BOTH sides!
Condition Report
MINT
Pretenders
I Call It Love / It's Everything About You (That I Love)
Carnival : 560 (45s)
Listen to a fabulous Eddie Bivins & Joe Evans collaboration that they wisely decided to revisit, after releasing it earlier on Carnival 550 as a glorious Sweet Soul ballad..
This time the couple inject a sweeping mid-tempo arrangement whilst retaining all those glorious harmonized voices. Resulting in a fluid mid-paced rare-soul dancer that elevates your mood. A dancer that instantly has them up on their feet ecstatically shuffling to this infectious state of ease.
LOVE IT!
This is vocal-group modern-soul at it most delightful, a dancer that is currently sitting right at the top of it's popularity..
The flipside being quality brilliant, this 45 is a MUST-OWN as the value is only going one-way..as the pressure builds to own a copy, before it's too late..
Find a better vocal-group double header if you can.
This copy is flawless
Condition Report
Flawless throughout
MANSHIP MINT - Belles
Don't Pretend / Words Can't Explain
Mirwood : 5505 (45s)
The brilliance of Shirlie Matthews and her huge contribution to the legacy of Mirwood Records, the record company that left an indelible imprint of the mind's of Northern Soul's children.
Without doubt of the most impressive girl-group NS dancers of all time.
and this copy is MINT unplayed, still housed in it's original birth sleeve.
Condition Report
MINT
MANSHIP MINT - International G.T.O.'s
I Love My Baby / It's Been Raining In My Heart
Rojac: 1007 DJ (45s)
Flawless unplayed Promo of this Northern Soul classic, with a fabulous flipside tat is now getting strong DJ turntable attention.
Two killer tunes in unbeatable condition
Condition Report
MINT
MANSHIP MINT - Bud Harper
Wherever Your Were / Let It Rain
Peacock : 1932 (45s)
Few compare to this driving Northern Soul R&B from Texas
New unplayed condition
Condition Report
MINT
MANSHIP MINT - Marvellos
Something's Burning / We Go Together
Loma : 2045 (45s)
The genius of Willie Hutch, no once but twice over as The Marvellos give up two standout Northern Soul vocal-group dancers.
Here today as a mint unplayed copy - still in the sleeve it was born in.
Condition Report
Mint
MANSHIP MINT - Anthony & The Imperials
It's Not The Same / Down On Love
Veep : V 1248 DJ (45s)
Little Anthony's most wanted, in sublime condition still inside birth-sleeve.
A floor-packer one in a long line of Northern Soul delights this man has given us.
Condition Report
MINT
MANSHIP MINT - Patti Austin
Someone's Gonna Cry / You Better Know What You're Getting Into
Coral : 62478 DJ (45s)
Everybody's favourite Northern Soul Sister with another killer NS dancer from her teenage years with Henry Jerome and Bert DeCoteaux that provided our scene with some many top tunes.
This 45 offers up not one but two solid Northern Soul dancers with full "Jerome" orchestra backing up. Top side an emotional mid-tempo NS stroller, the flipside is a full blown stomper!
A 52 year old PROMO copy - in unplayed perfect condition still housed in birth sleeve, amazing!
Condition Report
MINT R written on the flipside label.
Don Hollinger
Where The Young Folks Go / I Had A Nightmare
JATO: 7000 (45s)
On this session Miami's finest assemble, including Arnold Albury, Clarence Reid, Willie Clarke, Johnny Pearsall craft a compelling slab of R&B woven into Popcorn rhythms, resulting in a madly addictive dancer, saturated in Monster status qualities.
So click the soundfile to unleash this cult-artist's magnificent vocal presence...as his glides his rough-edged voice through an harmonica decorated arrangement, as the bass-line drives the dance rhythms under your skin. Steady whacking percussion, perfecting marries with Don's snarling delivery. Proper motivational R&B dancer..
As R&B Northern Soul is measured, this 45 is one of the very finest I've ever encountered, it had me seriously thinking that I need a copy in my DJ box.
A proper All-Nighter tune, perfect for the big system "blast 'em out of their seats!" approach..
an impressive Northern Soul shaker that rarely surfaces for sale..
Condition Report
Flawless labels and vinyl, strong unblemished Mint minus throughout.
MANSHIP MINT - Carloyn Crawford
Forget About Me / Devil In His Heart
Motown : M 1050 (45s)
As the more scrupulous Motown collector seeks perfection, he or she is now finding just how darn difficult it is the acquire unblemished Motown vinyl in 2018. With perfect labels, with no cut-out drill holes, no colour fade. Unplayed vinyl is near impossible to locate, as are the authentic Motown red & blue vintage covers.
Here is a Manship MINT of a record that is hard to acquire littered with flaws.
MINT unplayed Carolyn Crawford?
Not many can boast of owning one of these..
Condition Report
MINT
Atlantic Mens Wristwatch
Atlantic Records Men's V.I.P. watch / Silver wristwatch
Atlantic Records : Men's silver watch (LPs)
The Last Word in Men's Watches for the Soul Boy - A Christmas present saturated in incredibly RARE provenance. Vintage silver watch gifted by Atlantic Record to V.I.P. Employees ONLY in the early 70's.
This highly attractive timepiece has a movement is Swiss valjoux 7733 as used in many quality chronographs.
Chrome cased, measuring 36 mm across without crown ,stainless screw down back. A gorgeous panda style silver dial, with two blue sub dials. Contrasted against a quality blue padded suede strap.
Fully serviced and keeping good time, housed inside presentation box.
This was an in-house gift and to our knowledge NEVER ever made commercially available, gifted exclusively to valued Atlantic employee only.
The lucky winner, the watch will be shipped the same day Registered Mail well in time for that extraordinary Christmas gift.
Due to it's extreme rarity and desirability, this listing carries a sensible reserve.
Condition Report
Light hairlines to te casing, nice patina, view detailed images - and boxed
WELTRON 2005 SPACE ODYSSEY STEREO SYSTEM
1973 Space Age Stereo unit / Record Player
Weltron : 2005 (MISC)
Arguably the most collectable Record Player ever made.
Super-rare and sought after, this space age stereo unit was launched in 1973 by U.S. electronics company Weltron. Model 2005 was part of a range entitled “The New Shape of Sound”, inspired by the moon landings and Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Weltron was based in Durham, North Carolina. In other countries they re-badged their products and distributed through well-known brands for that region. In Singapore under the Setron brand, the UK under the Prinzsound brand, in Canada the Fleetwood brand, and in Australia the GEC brand.
A listing in Billboard 26 May 1973, prices the product new at “under $300”, approximately $1650 at today’s values. See magazine cutting photo.
Housed in a flying-saucer shaped white ABS plastic casing, the unit comprises:
- 45/33/78 rpm auto record-changing BSR turntable in good working order
- FM/AM radio in good working order with green and blue psychedelic circular console light
- 8-track cassette player (untested)
- Internal stereo speakers in good working order
Original wiring, UK 3-pin plug, please note this item has not been PAT tested.
Unit measures approx 23”/58cm in diameter and 10”/23cm in height. Weight approx 13kg.
THE essential stereo for MODS, retro-lovers, vintage hi-fi nuts, plastiphiles, and space age addicts.
For UK delivery only - unless buyer wishes to collect THE ULTIMATE VINTAGE RECORD PLAYERS
Specialist Shipping at cost.
Condition Report
Excellent condition, treasured by previous old lady owner, only played on Sunday afternoons. <br /> White ABS plastic casing in excellent condition. Top section lifts off for display or play without lid. Original smoked plastic hinged lid in good condition considering these are usually broken or missing. A solitary hairline crack close to hinge, as pictured. Hinge is not sprung.<br /> Original four castor ball feet all present, enabling the unit to be pushed round tabletop or floor with ease, plus push in rod which releases a rubber stopper to stabilise.<br />
White ABS plastic casing in excellent condition. Top section lifts off for display or play without lid. Original smoked plastic hinged lid in good condition considering these are usually broken or missing. A solitary hairline crack close to hinge, as pictured. Hinge is not sprung.
Original four castor ball feet all present, enabling the unit to be pushed round tabletop or floor with ease, plus push in rod which releases a rubber stopper to stabilise.
Various Artists
A Christmas Gift For You / original 1963 UK mono
London : HA-U 8141 (LP)
The ultimate Christmas album, in tip-top condition as the seldom seen 1963 British press, in spectacular condition..
What a cool Christmas present for the serious vinyl junkie.
ticking all the boxes of rarity, condition and disability..plum London label, original poly-lined inner, unblemished laminated flipback cover..
55 years old and looking like it was made yesterday.. we'll certainly never ave another copy to match it's perfectness.
Condition Report
Mint minus, Mint minus, Mint minus as good as you could ever hope to acquire.
Stevie Wonder and Various Artists
Tamla 10 x 8" Glossy Artist Promo / Hitsville Greetings to T.M.A.S
Tamla: 8 X 10 (45s)
RARE authentic Tamla 10" by 8 " glossy promo photo + the bonus of a MANSHIP MINT 45 a 1964 "Hitsville Greetings to England's Tamla Motown Appreciation Society especially made for Dave Godin for club members.
What a fabulous stocking filler for the Motown fan. all in stunning Mint condition and a unique combination!
Condition Report
Mint
Various Artists
Marvelettes, Tammi Terrell, Martha & The Vandellas / 3 x framed black & whites - Motown
Motown : 3 x framed pics (45s)
Motown Fans and record den dwellers.
3 eye catching FRAMED black ad white.
1. Marvelettes - Original 60's Tamla 8" by 10" - framed 9.5" by 10.5" black framed ready to hang
2. Tammi Terrell - in breathtaking pose - black & white photo - provenance unknown
3. Matha & The Vandellas - in dance mode photo - provenance unknown
Condition Report
All clean, ready to hang, supports in place on the back frames.
Various Artists
Motown 20th Anniversary Singles Box Set / 40 classics x 20 45s + badge
Tamla Motown : box set + badge (45s)
The limited 1979 Motown 20th Anniversary Singles Box Set complete with the highly desirable now very elusive enamel badge.
See back cover image for the full 20 45 40 sides artist and title listings.
All 45s are MINT unplayed although some may reveal storage surface hairline under light. All housed in the various original sleeves they were manufactured in.
including the fabulous previously unissued tracks...
The Marvelettes - Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers + Kim Weston - Like I Do - on one 45. This is the ONLY way to own this essential DJ disc as it was never ever made available as a stand alone release.
Complete, with the now impossible to acquire Tamla Motown Anniversary badge - an historical essential set for the TMG collector
Condition Report
Flip top box has some minor storage scuffs see images, no text affected. Free from tears, stains, stickers or any other outside flaw. All 45's are Mint- housed in original sleeves they left te factory in. Enamel badge is flawless
MANSHIP MINT - Shakers
One Wonderful Moment / Love, Love, Love
ABC : 10960 DJ (45s)
Top 500 Northern Soul classic PROMO copy from the golden age of the Torch! this offering is in impossible MINT condition
Mint unplayed still housed in birth-sleeve
Condition Report
MINT
MANSHIP MINT - Attractions
You Don't Know Boy / Think Back
June Bug : YB 697 (45s)
Previously unplayed MINT still housed in it's original birth-sleeve...
A record that been receiving some well deserved Northern Soul action again .. demand is rising for this stunning Chicago girl-group dancer..
vocal and this copy is flawless
Condition Report
MINT
MANSHIP MINT - Marsha Gee
Baby, I Need You / I'll Never Be Free (Because I Love You So)
Uptown : 704 (45s)
A timeless classic, from the golden age of Northern Soul.
An authentic first press - in Mint unplayed condition, still housed on birth-sleeve.
Northern Soul collecting at its infinite best.
Condition Report
MINT
Bessie Banks
Don't You Worry Baby The Best Is Yet To Come / same: 3:25 mono version
Quality : QA 503 DJ (45s)
He she is with her most-valued Northern Soul contribution, just like "Go Now" it's another New York session of the highest order over 10 years down the line. None of her Soulful prowess diminished in that time of few record reklreases. But this 1976 dance session was well worth the wait. As Bessie comes under the
Condition Report
Mint - / Mint - / Mint - as good as it gets, still in birth-sleeve.
Bob Merlis and Davin Seay
Heart & Soul / signed by Etta James # 40/150
Verve Editions : 0-96603352 (Book)
Here is the 1995 first edition promo only signed by Etta James
Only 150 of the highly acclaim coffee-table book exist in this form, sleeved in a special textured picture box. Textured hardback book slips inside.
ALL of these special edition made were presented to contributors to the book, book reviewers, music editorials and record company executives in the USA only.
This magnificent book in this form was never on sale in the stores. With only 150 ever printed.
Signed and numbered 1/150 by ETTA JAMES herself! This copy is #40 / 150
Beautifully sleeved in a hard hessian slide out covered box, hardback cover also covered in that startling jet black hessian with a unique picture of Etta James on the front. Check out all images to appreciate this gorgeous thing.
This is Soul Book opulence!! and investment piece that can only rise in value - truly stunning and incredibly RARE!
The very few copies we acquired, came from a contributor to the book, otherwise the likes of me would never have set eyes on this beautiful thing.
Check out all images to appreciate this gorgeous thing.
Condition Report
Stunning flawless condition - untouched inside - mint Check out all images to appreciate this gorgeous thing.<br />
Jerry Jackson
It's Rough Out There / I'm Gonna Paint A Picture
Parkway : P 100 DJ (45s)
The "Brill Building" of New York the driving force behind these kitchen-sink productions using only the mightiest of voices to spearhead their work. Here is one of those classic beaters that started life in those legendary 60's clubs, played from that highly coveted British release, that occasionally surfaces to be fought over. But strangely enough over the decades I've found the USA press promo almost as rare it's UK counterpart.
So now listen to one of the greatest male Soul vocals of the 60's decade and this Parkway 100, his two finest recordings.
Both sides of this disc are truly monumental mid-tempo's crafted by that reliable coupling of Buddy Kaye & Phillip Springer, seasoned purveyors of the "Big City Sound". So much so, it matters not a jot which side you drop the stylus onto, a rich seam of Soul will cast your mind adrift on a rolling wave of the Big City Sound nailed by consummate Jerry Jackson crooning.
serving up real-deal "Beat Ballad Heaven" and then some more..
Condition Report
Two clean white promo label, contrasting the brilliantly colourful birth-sleeve, a beautiful vista for those collectors who adore a Northern Soul white promo. Vinyl has carries some fine light surface marks, but as you can hear both sides of this indomitable double helping of the Northern Soul Beat Ballad, it plays totally clean. Visually Ex, audibly Mint minus.
MANSHIP MINT - Johnny Summers
I Can't Let Go / Tell It Like I Feel
Yorktown : Y 1009 (45s)
Another top drawer Miles Grayson arrangement using the same backing track as "I'm Still Yours" one release earlier. This time Miles injects a more beseeching atmosphere as Johnny's despairing situation builds and builds. With those despairing Harold Bowen lyrics, deliberately softened by a searing girl-group chorus, as his pain swells.
Not to often does such deepened misery get so deliciously woven into such a potent Northern Soul dancer.
This copy is unplayed perfect, still house in it's birth-sleeve.
Magnificent Northern Soul !
Condition Report
Mint
Sebastian
I'll Still Be Loving You / Reach A Little Higher
Rivermont: V 1782 (45s)
Written and produced by the mysterious Sebastian, who draws from various fine-art music forms, Jazz, Soul, Afro all collide in this classy session, that knows no boundaries.
A silky lone vocal "skats" through the expressive lyrics of loyalty, whilst Bongo rhythms fill the air and the need to dance takes over.
Ideal for the European jocks who push boundaries, and totally unknown to me before this copy landed on my desk. Personally I really love it, but I've always be a sucker for the artist who create their from outside music the box.
So very different, so addictive, a narcotic slab of Soul / Jazz fusion that imprisons your imagination for fully 4:33 minutes..
One for the DJ's who want to push the boundaries..
Condition Report
A flawless copy throughout
Charles Sheffield
It's Your Voodoo Working / Rock N Roll Train
Excello: 2200 (45s)
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 irt's prodding burps. A magical fusion that has everyone up and on their feet, nobody can resist it hypnotic powers.
Rare seen in clean condition, rarely surfaces for sale.. little wonder really it is a NS DJ banker, a surefire audience-detonator, saturated in truly wicked qualities... that will haunt you long after the night is all over..
Pass by at your peril records of this quality will surely never fall in value..
Condition Report
Fine clean vinyl, just the lightest of sleeve contract storage hairlines, plays flawless. Label has a couple of small areas of discolouring (see images)
Amazing Dancing Band
Deep Blue Train / Simon Smith And His Amazing Dancing Bear
Verve: VS 567 (45s)
But for the UK "Soul" collector it is held dear, as an early Soul club spin that eventually graced those hallowed turntables of Wigan Casino by the hand of Richard Searling who still occasionally delves into his archives,giving it a welcome radio show airing. and what an educated choice it is, as this recording was a UK only release, in need of timely exposures to remind us of our vinyl-addictive forays into town in the hope of find a copy. Of this whispered UK instrumental delight.
Max kicks of proceedings with a deceiving solo tinkle on the ivories, then the background horns creep in, becoming louder and louder, swirling strings start cutting the air and the jazzy-journey into MOD begins.. It's so typically British evoking visions of Bowler hatted, pinstripe suited, intrepid undercover government inspectors on a mission to do good against the tyranny hidden in London's streets..
SO BRITISH so very rare and full marks to Mr. Searling for keeping these rarities in the Northern Soul public eye, reminding us of our inventive past and the endeavor it took to unearth these weird and wonderful tunes..
A listing for the British collector who really knows his stuff...
UK collectors, crate-digging scholars of many decades will confirm as this BLACK stock copy it is many, many times rarer tan the pink & silver promo. In the last 25 years this is the ONLY stock copy we have ever had..
Condition Report
Two clean labels, the play perfect vinyl only reveals the merest of surface hairlines under direct light. Housed in original UK Verve sleeve
Derwin Woods
Is It Love / same:
Winjam : WJ 002 (45s)
But the a-side more than makes up for it being a "one-sider" ..
100% neighborhood dance Soul that from the first beat to the last moves along at an inviting mid-tempo pace, as Derwin questions whether it is love or not?
Drenched in quality, lifted another notch by the shrill girl-group chorus "Is This Love" later changing key to delivery sultry "oooohs" and sexy squeals. The blending is rather delicious, you will find yourself singing the chorus, as Derwin raises his game driving his voice to bigger and higher pitches. To be relieved by an extreme saxophone break of real presence.. rhythmic bongos see the session seamlessly through to it's climax.
Real classy early 80's dance groove... and as rare as Hell!
Condition Report
A flawless label, flipside white label is clean. The vinyl is a totally clean Mint minus, and as you can hear it plays perfect.
Various Artists
5 x Motown Paper Picture Discs / Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Supremes etc.
Motown: 5 x pic discs (45s)
1967 paper picture discs with full Bio on the b-sides with text prompting artist albums available. another example of Motown's relentless promotional machine at work.
Stunning poses from the 4 legendary Motown stars, in full colour. The two Temptations 45's are particularly captivating.
1. # 2 Supremes - Stop In The Name Of Love -
2. # 4 Temptations - My Girl -
3. # 8 Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips part 2 -
4. # 10 Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything Is Alright)
5. # 13 Temptations - The Way You D the Things You Do
Set yourself the challenge of owning all 16, which would be nothing short of mesmerizing, starting here with these 5 beauties.
Condition Report
Fine clean example, free of writing, stains, tears or any other devaluing flaw.
Marvin Gaye
This Love Starved Heart Of My (It's Killing Me) / It's A Desperate Situation
Tamla : 42286-0288 PS (45s)
Just click the sound-file and Marvin's voice will convey more in one line than I could with barrow full of superlatives..
It is after all one of the greatest Motown Northern Soul offering ever committed to vinyl.
A project by Dana Smart to aid the promotion of Marvin's 1995 4xCD compilation which included a CD dedicated to 16 tracks of Marvin's rare and unreleased.
This 45 was never intended for commercial sale and was seen as a promotional tool only, consequently the value of this limited promo has swelled year on year for over 23 years...now
Hardly surprising as it has been an explosive dancefloor detonator for two decades with no sign of it ever losing it's magical inspiring qualities.
This copy is a beautiful example complete with picture cover. Ownership is essential..
Condition Report
Hardly a blemish anywhere.. Mint minus / Mint Minus / Mint minus