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Glen Brown - 	Sunshine Showdown / The Winner - Dwyer FGB-7583

Glen Brown

Sunshine Showdown / The Winner

Dwyer : FGB-7583 (45s)

The rare "miss-press" Federal Studio 1974 press in fine clean condition.

Strong whirling Melodica is underpinned with a fat bass-line pulses you cannot avoid its hypnotic powers, as the warbling Melodica dart in and out of the arrangement stabbing at the mesmeric flow. Oh so, unusual Roots and highly effective at capturing your attention.

Flip it over "Winner" features two muscular male vocals bouncing off each other's rap...the rich voices glide over a rich backdrop of muscular bass, brushes of delicate percussion, the effect is permanent as you can't help reaching out to drop the arm on for a rewind.

Two innovative tunes, that will certainly burrow under your skin... so don't fight it.

Condition Report

Handwritten titles "Puppet" text redacted, see images. Fine clean mint minus vinyl, reveals only the merest soft hairlines<br />

Handwritten titles "Puppet" text redacted, see images. Fine clean mint minus vinyl, reveals only the merest soft hairlines

Candlelights - Never Trust A Man / I'm Without A Boy Friend - Aries 4-1262

Candlelights

Never Trust A Man / I'm Without A Boy Friend

Aries : 4-1262 (45s)

Listen this is uber-rare, totally superior 1962 girl-group sound featuring the talented Oma Heard, songbird and lyricist who also contributed to Motown's Los Angeles office with Hal Davis, Marc Gordon, Frank Wilson before recording at Hitsville itself, with Motown even laying down some unissued duets with Marvin Gaye.

It was Charles Wright who arranges and produces on this 45 for Emmett Hozay's little label operating from Aries Recording 2943 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles. Oma also worked in L.A. with H.B. Barnum etc all the active R&B producers were aware of Oma's worth.

Oma Heard fronted several Los Angeles female groups including The Darlings, The Dynels, The Postalettes, The Sa-Shays, The Sweethearts, The Utmosts plus this exciting seldom-seen, Candlelights disc, which her songbird voice and writing qualities ring loud and true.

Here is an archive copy in stunning previously unplayed - listen to this gorgeous example of Oma's work.

Condition Report

fine X on flipside label, otherwise two bright ice-blue labels, full gloss mint minus archive vinyl ... startling condition.

fine X on flipside label, otherwise two bright ice-blue labels, full gloss mint minus archive vinyl ... startling condition.

Whippoorwills - Deep Within / Going To A Party - Josie 892 DJ

Whippoorwills

Deep Within / Going To A Party

Josie: 892 DJ (45s)

This highly accomplished Brooklyn quintet, formerly known as Eddie And The Starlites - who locally hit with " To Make A Long Story Short" on Scepter in 1958.

Lead vocal and composer Eddie Jenkins joins other group member Robert Honey to write this dreamy floater, that surprisingly failed completely upon release in the Fall of 1961. With seamless vocal harmony from Teddy Odes, Vel Miller and Archie Price embellishing this seamless vocal-group cruiser, into a memorable example of that romantic early 60's era.

The other side, in complete contrast, lives up to its title as a "crash bang wallop" party stomper, shows off a insane saxophone display driven to its limit by a relentless torrent of crashing piano notes. Full of energy, but none of the class that "Deep Within" is drenched in.

Condition is glorious!


Condition Report

Two flawless promo labels, full gloss archive level vinyl, reveals only the merest fine sleeve storage blemishes when angled under light, still housed in birth sleeve. Plays perfectly (listen)

Two flawless promo labels, full gloss archive level vinyl, reveals only the merest fine sleeve storage blemishes when angled under light, still housed in birth sleeve. Plays perfectly (listen)

Roland Silvester / Sandra Murray ‎– Grandfather's Clock / Nervous Label: Carnival ‎CV.7018

Roland Silvester / Sandra Murray

Grandfather's Clock / Nervous Label

Carnival ‎: CV.7018 (45s)

In my opinion the most gorgeous of all the 50's and 60's British independent labels. Commissioned by Australian music and radio entrepreneur Alan Crawford, who painstakingly went the extra mile to design labels that would get noticed, setting up offices in the hub of London's creative centre "Dean Street" in Soho.

From where he could conducted his activities of music publishing, producing, label and radio station owner. He owned famous off-shore "Radio Atlanta", later he became co-director of iconic "Radio Caroline". He also ran the labels, other than this arty Carnival Records and a few cheap cover version labels Rocket, Crossbow and Sabre famous for budget EP's were their specialty.

Before you today is a stunning example of his 1964 label, vista complete with birth sleeve. There was approximately 24 singles an a solitary SKA album. Crawford's artist roster included Dandy Livingstone, Keith Foster, Roland Silvester, Sugar 'N' Dandy, Oscar James, Maynell Wilson And The Wes Minster Five, Mel Turner, Ossie & The Mocking Birds

For collectors who appreciate rare early 60's British labels, this Carnival imprint is of so collectable, and so very challenging to find. Collecting the run of "Carnival's" is a lifetime quest which many have started, I don't know anyone who has completed.

The coveted birth sleeves are near impossible, the 45's in mint minus condition are equally "ghosts" of the SKA releases catalog.

Gaze and absorb the most beautiful British label of them all.

Condition Report

Two perfect labels, 3 prong centre intact, full gloss mint minus vinyl, still housed in the rarely-seen birth-sleeve

Two perfect labels, 3 prong centre intact, full gloss mint minus vinyl, still housed in the rarely-seen birth-sleeve

Maharajahs - Why Don’t You Answer / I Do Believe - Flip 332 DJ

Maharajahs

I Do Believe / Why Don’t You Answer

Flip : 332 DJ (45s)

The very rare Maharajahs first 45 of their two releases on California premier R&B label of the time.

Here is a mighty clean DJ copy in fine unblemished condition, "Why Don’t You Answer " gives up a raging breakneck paced vocal group powerhouse, a revved up, foot-to-the-floor high-octane R&B Doo-wop dancefloor destroyer; taking no prisoners on its trail of devastation. An insane saxophone partition, nails the songs intention to tear the club up... withh the relentless, fearsome use of the group's energy.

We follow up with the original lead side, the beautifully constructed "I Do Believe " a harmony ballad of raw authentic expertise, a classy ballad retaining as few raw edges for adorable authenticity.


Both of these top - tunes sides written by two obscure composers Douglas T. Baker abd Alexander Leo which adds even more to this group's mystique

Condition Report

Two clean promo labels, full gloss near mint minus vinyl, plays beautifully,

Two clean promo labels, full gloss near mint minus vinyl, plays beautifully,

Belegianetts - You're Far From Home / Do The Crank - U S A 731

Belegianetts

You're Far From Home / Do The Crank

U S A: 731 (45s)

Hidden on the flipside of an insane dance-craze girl-group R&B shaker "Do The Crank " is a beautifully soulful girl harmony lament to boyfriend far away. A with a styled Chantels, Shirelles, Ikettes, Bobbettes tightness of vocalisation. "You're Far From Home" is a obscure gem.

This is the same group of girls who seem to have both Chicago & New York connections. Who backed up Jo-Ann Baker on Ember, also singing a rare Sammy Armstrong and Curtis Mayfield composition on Cheer. The Belegianetts also recorded in Chicago under the the great partnership okf Riley Hampton & Carl Davis on "The Train" released in the same period on Okeh.

This USA 45 was pressed in Chicago in 1962 constructed by predominately by New York based Sammy Armstrong & Doris Troy's mentor Gregory Carroll. Showcases a pleading girl lead cradled by a shrill chorus of her uncredited girlfriends. Gorgeous soulful harmony glides through the whole production, surely with a big chance of at least a local "hit" with radio station exposure, as it delivers the exact despairing girl-vocal mood of the era.

But the record company chose to promote the "Do The Crank" a gritty dance-craze Hipshaker, saturated in European R&B potential, that it doresn't seem to enjoyed, so far.

There is little artist documentation about this obviously talented group themselves, info is sparse, even the they were busy session singers, they never broke through during the late fifties early 60s girl-group explosion. Any info n the lineup would be most appreciated.

Very challenging to find in this near mint archive condition.


Condition Report

Two totally clean labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl - rare and beautiful condition throughout.

Two totally clean labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl - rare and beautiful condition throughout.

Premiers - The Trap Of Love / When You Are In Love - Fortune 527

Premiers

The Trap Of Love / When You Are In Love

Fortune : 527 (45s)

Rare Detroit "Room Of Cool" blending of Doo-Wop and Jazz.

Written by drummer Joe Carter...part of fabulous backing gathering of Bass – Jesse Carter on Bass, Joe Carter on drums, Alice McLeod later as Alice Coltrane working for Motown's Jazz Workshop label with her electric piano, and other another Jaz Workshop artist on Trombone, George Bohannon who later sat on the peripherals of The Funk Brothers if they required any trombone input. On this song George Bohannon delivers an impressive trombone solo of the highest order.
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Detroit cool Jazz with finger-clicking carrying superior male harmony.

Flip is a wonderful smoky room, late night trip into glorious "lounge" again George Bohannon excels with his instrument.

Magnificent mid 50's Detroit window into street level jazz, on this this most collectable independent Motor City label.

Tip top condition near pristine condition.

Condition Report

Two clean labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl. Tip top condition.

Two clean labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl. Tip top condition.

The Hammers - Hotter Than Scorcher / Someday - GAS 162 manship mint

Hammers

Hotter Than Scorcher / Someday

GAS : 162 manship mint (45s)

1970 classic era Skinhead Reggae, giving up compelling dance pulses, peppered with vocal raps and echoing vocal group "Hotter Than Scorcher" choruses; a decidedly different approach that really works so well.

The flipside an original song "Someday" is damn good too - two great sides in prime mint condition.

Relentless in its pursuit of dancefloor mayhem, from these Pama records session men who must have been "West Ham" fans when then recorded just two 45s for the Palmer Brothers. But both their release are highly competent dance 45s

Condition Report

Two totally clean labels, not a blemish, 4 prong centre intact, full gloss mint vinyl still housed in its shiny gloss finish birth-sleeve. Top top condition!

Two totally clean labels, not a blemish, 4 prong centre intact, full gloss mint vinyl still housed in its shiny gloss finish birth-sleeve. Top top condition!

The Thrillers - Trying To Get To You / One Way Street - Federal 321

The Thrillers

Trying To Get To You / One Way Street

Federal : 321 (45s)

UNGOOGLABLE!

No info from within the usual ports of call like Discogs, 45Cat etc worldwide googling we faired no better, than drawing a blank, on a guesstimate of value or indeed rarity. Which is obviously extreme, as nobody seems to have a copy for comparison.

Surprising because both sides of this 1974 "Alex Michael" created Reggae winner are damn good. Alex Michael ? You may well ask we don't know anything about him either.

In the beginnings "The Thrillers" were a trio made up of Militant Barry Dunn (Barrington Dunn) Alphonso Campbell who were actually in Thriller in 1974 we are unsure but they deliver a fabulously tight harmony flow on both sides.

Listen we are certainly you'll love this UNGOOGLABLE delight - for me "One Way Street" captures my attention with the hanging horns, the attractive popping pulses, ridden by a smooth lead voice cradled by considerate harmony back up. Jazzy keyboard break bridges everything together.. Very nice soulful Jamaican cruiser..

The original a-side "Trying To Get To You" is a moody grower with slightly more punch to its make-up.

Two great sides, deserves a good home with a DJ who appreciates the true meaning of RARE!

Listen and melt...

Condition Report

Two perfect labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl - a beauty!

Two perfect labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl - a beauty!

Soul Mates - Beware Of Bad Dogs / Short Cut - Camel CA 33

Soul Mates

Beware Of Bad Dogs / Short Cut

Camel : CA 33 (45s)

An exceptionally clean Mint minus copy of this heavy keyboard dance groove of Skinhead Reggae from the

Nick Well's at BOOGIE CHILLUN RHYTHM & BLUES CLUB BELFAST started a very impressive set with "Beware Of Bad Dogs" a undulating keyboard instrumental giving up feel-good pulses throughout the entire chugging delivery, a great way to get the crowd on your side putting them in the mood dancefloor exuberance.

Flip t over for more of the same uplifting keyboard antics, this time strengthened by shower of determined staccato piano prompts, driving home another compelling instrumetal.

It's two for the price of one, when you own this double dance treat..

But the major attraction is the standout condition - a beautifully clean, unblemished Mint minus ...

Condition Report

two totally clean labels, 4 prong centre intact, full gloss mint minus vinyl, a special copy indeed. Seldom if ever encountered at this level near perfectness.

two totally clean labels, 4 prong centre intact, full gloss mint minus vinyl, a special copy indeed. Seldom if ever encountered at this level near perfectness.

Eric Barnett - Quaker City / Double Up - Crab 27

Eric Barnett

Quaker City / Double Up

Crab : 27 (45s)

Two 1969 instrumental classic Skinhead Reggae motivators, on one disc.

Simplistic but addictive keyboard magic no matter which side you drop the arm on.

Condition is everything - this 45 is super clean mint minus throughout.

Listen to the crisp clean mint minus quality sound playback, then spy the near perfect label vista - 4 prong centre intact - comes with its scalloped, flipback birth-sleeve

Condition Report

as described above.

as described above.

Hugh Malcolm / Lynn Taitt & The Jets - Good Time Rock / Sleepy Ludy - Amalgamated Records ‎– AMG 827

Hugh Malcolm / Lynn Taitt & The Jets

Good Time Rock / Sleepy Ludy

Amalgamated Records : 827 (45s)

Rare 1968 feelgood Rock Steady groove from drummer and vocalist Hugh Malcolm with Tommy McCooks "Supersonics".

Triumphant horns take to the air, heavy duty bongo beats patter out constant dance pulses as Hugh's muscular vocal receives support from male vocal group choruses, as the session is powered and showered with hard blown exuberant trumpets. Great tune!

Flip it over for a simplistic "single finger" piano ditty apparently referencing Sidney "Luddy" Crooks sleepiness on the flipside, is as primitive as they come, but I've always been drawn to "primitive" when it comes to my music preferences. Delightfully unsophisticated it naïve approach grows on you.

Love both sides of this elusive disc.

Condition Report

Two clean labels 4 prong centre intact, vinyl reveals multiple hairlines scuffing checkout the double soundfile lifted directly from this disc, visually g+ plays light with sticks, skips overbearing clicks. Check the sound file provided.

Two clean labels 4 prong centre intact, vinyl reveals multiple hairlines scuffing checkout the double soundfile lifted directly from this disc, visually g+ plays light with sticks, skips overbearing clicks. Check the sound file provided.

Hubert Lee / Hubert & Sound Dimension - Time Is Gettin Hard / Time Is Gettin Hard part two - Coxsone SC 1198

Hubert Lee / Hubert & Sound Dimension

Time Is Gettin Hard / Time Is Gettin Hard part two

Coxsone : SC 1198 (45s)

Coxsone Dodd project pressed in 1977.

A delightfully classy mid-tempo cruiser showcasing Hubert's smooth style, on a simplistic but highly effective. Piano driven dance groove, that creeps under your skin.

Addictive, no matter which side you listen to.

Rarely surfacing for sale and in beautifully clean condition.

Condition Report

two clean labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl, a fine clean copy. *there a minuscule masterplate pimple on the a-side surface towards the final turns NOT affecting play. listen it is visual only.

two clean labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl, a fine clean copy. *there a minuscule masterplate pimple on the a-side surface towards the final turns NOT affecting play. listen it is visual only.

Desmond Riley ‎- Out Your Fire / No Return - Downtown DT-438

Desmond Riley

Out Your Fire / No Return

Downtown : DT-438 (45s)

A fine clean copy of this compelling Skinhead Reggae from the golden era of 1969.

A Dandy Livingstone production, giving not one but two brass laden dancers incorporating rasping, wickedly delivered saxophone, a call to arms bugle, fat bass line rhythms relentless percussion drive both sides on a mission to the dancefloor.

Both sides doing the business, with the flipside perhaps edging pole position for DJ demand.

Seldom seen for sale, especially in this fine clean excellent condition.

Condition Report

Two bright clean labels 4 prong centre intact,strong gloss on vinyl

Two bright clean labels 4 prong centre intact,strong gloss on vinyl

Ruben and the Jets - Deseri / Jelly Roll Gum Drops - Verve VS-11 Australia

Ruben and the Jets

Deseri / Jelly Roll Gum Drops

Verve: VS-11 Australia manship mint (45s)

Collecting Frank Zappa does not get anymore challenging than locating a flawless 1968 Paul Buff creation as a flawless Mint Australian press still housed in its birth sleeve. Perfection runs completely through this disc.

Full gloss previously unplayed vinyl, mint perfect archive labels, unblemished crescent-cut birth sleeve

As good as it gets! a flawless copy!

Perfect in every way - an archive copy - cocooned in its birth sleeve.

Condition Report

perfect in every way.

perfect in every way.

Jodi Sands - Please Don't Tell Me (Sayonara) / If You're Not Completely Satisfied - London 45-HL 8530 tri

Jodi Sands

Please Don't Tell Me (Sayonara) / If You're Not Completely Satisfied

London : 45-HL 8530 tri (45s)

LONDON collector's alert here's a number we don't think you will have in your run. Unlisted on Discogs or 45cat. here is one of the seriously RARE British London press that was unissued in the USA.

This 1957 British press, was a fleeting press to coincide with the 1957 "Jamboree" movie especially titled as "Disc Jockey Jamboree" in Great Britain, a 1957 American rock and roll film directed by Roy Lockwood. Featuring not only "Jodie Sands" as herself.

Also starring Alan Freed as the Disc-jockey, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Bowen, Buddy Knox, Charlie Gracie, Joe Williams, Frankie Avalon, Lewis Lymon and the Teenchords, Slim Whitman, Carl Perkins, The Four Coins, Connie Francis to named but a few playing themselves.

A small success as a movie, the acts being the bulk of the entertainment, but the interesting part is the Jukebox operators buying over 150 different titles a week to service the demand for music in cafe's, bars, youth clubs etc.

A debut listing for this auction, we are unlikely to ever see another copy. especially in such fine clean condition.



Condition Report

Two clean labels, bright clean full near mint minus vinyl, housed in the correct replica London sleeve

Two clean labels, bright clean full near mint minus vinyl, housed in the correct replica London sleeve

The Little Roys / The Matadors - Gold Digger / The Mine - Camel ‎CA 42 manship mint

Little Roys / The Matadors

Gold Digger / The Mine

Camel : ‎CA 42 manship mint (45s)

Earl Lowe again collaborates with Lloyd Daley, to craft two respected tunes on Palmer Brothers iconic "Camel" imprint.

Here is a near perfect mint copy of this elusive 1970 Skinhead era Reggae cruiser from the desk of "sound system" pioneer Lloyd Daley who wrote and produced both sides, Daley was the mentor for The Matadors his studio band he credited to this simplistic but addictive instrumental on the flip.

"Gold Digger" was credited to "The Wailing Souls" on the first 1970 release "blank" in Jamaica tight catchy vocal-group mid-tempo, vocally using all manner of different vocal pitches to capture your attention. Whilst the the flipside "The Mine" was also AKA as 'Secret Agent' a version to Lascelles Perkins "Please Stay"

Two great sides, benefitting from flawless, eye-popping condition throughout.

Condition Report

Two clean mint labels, 4 prong centre intact, likewise the vinyl displays Manship mint qualities. A magnificently clean copy

Two clean mint labels, 4 prong centre intact, likewise the vinyl displays Manship mint qualities. A magnificently clean copy

Cornell Gunter and The Ermines - Keep Me Alive / Muchacha,  Muchacha, - Loma 45-704

Cornell Gunter and The Emines

Keep Me Alive / Muchacha, Muchacha

Loma : 45-704 (Sleeves)

The original April 1956 press in fine clean condition.

Cornell Gunter was one of Los Angeles' premier male vocalists, a consummate soulful crooner, who rubbed shoulders with some on California's most celebrated voices like Tony Williams, Billy Guy, Bobby Nunn, Richard Berry, Obie Jessie and later backing up Dinah Washington. Cornell sat at the hub of L.A.'s 50's vocal-group scene. Heading up "The Flairs" until the split in 1955; when Cornel formed the "Ermines" releasing 4 45s on the Beverly Hills imprint "Loma", he kept the nucleus of The Flairs to retain that accomplish seamless harmony flow. As you are about to hear on this slick mid-tempo harmony groove.

Flip it over for a lively "Latin" infused "Cha -Cha" shaker blessed with R&B dancefloor potential, benefitting from heavy bongo patterings, a hard-blown, squealing saxophone partition for those chattering vocals to be inspired by.

Two great sides, seldom encountered in such fine condition.

Love both sides!




Condition Report

Two clean and bright light blue labels, strong gloss light blue labels, full gloss near mint minus vinyl with only the merest sleeve storage hairline visible when angled under light, playback is impeccably clean (listen)

Two clean and bright light blue labels, strong gloss light blue labels, full gloss near mint minus vinyl with only the merest sleeve storage hairline visible when angled under light, playback is impeccably clean (listen)

Ronettes - I Can Hear Music / When I Saw You - London HLU 10087 DJ

Ronettes

I Can Hear Music / When I Saw You

London : HLU 10087 DJ (45s)

28th October 1966 CANCELLED UK RELEASE...the fabled PROMO ONLY 45.

Here is the super RARE October 1966 British PROMO only 45 in spectacular condition.

Why this 45 never received a UK release, was allegedly down to Phil Spector's increasingly paranoid state of mind. It was simultaneously pulled from Australia and the United Kingdom without warning, leaving the UK London, Spector & girl group collectors with a vexatious search for ownership of this immediately seriously obscure 45.
52 years on, most have still not acquired a copy (and even if they did it would most probably not be at this level of condition.)

The whim's of Phil Spector through the years has certainly created some very rare 45's indeed, and this is certainly one of them. Even the USA copy that only reach the lowly 100 position for one week on the Billboard charts. (or did Spector withdraw that release also?)

It was left to the Beach Boys to pick up the baton for this standout "Phil Spector, Jeff Barry & Ellie Greenwich" creation 3 years later which charted worldwide and is the version everybody knows.

Take a listen to this wonderful original version, bristling with all the good-feeling vibes "Spector" seemed to conjure up at will... Top-drawer Girl-group sound and without doubt the rarest example of Spector's work as a 45 in the UK.

Do not pass by, opportunities for ownership are so few and far between.

Condition Report

Two flawless yellow DEMO labels, fine clean full gloss vinyl, revealing only a few very mild hairline blemishes, so close to a mint minus grading.

Two flawless yellow DEMO labels, fine clean full gloss vinyl, revealing only a few very mild hairline blemishes, so close to a mint minus grading.

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