Rock & Pop Auction
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Glen Brown
Sunshine Showdown / The Winner
Dwyer : FGB-7583 (45s)
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 />
Candlelights
Never Trust A Man / I'm Without A Boy Friend
Aries : 4-1262 (45s)
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.
Whippoorwills
Deep Within / Going To A Party
Josie: 892 DJ (45s)
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)
Roland Silvester / Sandra Murray
Grandfather's Clock / Nervous Label
Carnival : CV.7018 (45s)
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
Maharajahs
I Do Believe / Why Don’t You Answer
Flip : 332 DJ (45s)
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,
Belegianetts
You're Far From Home / Do The Crank
U S A: 731 (45s)
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.
Premiers
The Trap Of Love / When You Are In Love
Fortune : 527 (45s)
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.
Hammers
Hotter Than Scorcher / Someday
GAS : 162 manship mint (45s)
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!
The Thrillers
Trying To Get To You / One Way Street
Federal : 321 (45s)
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!
Soul Mates
Beware Of Bad Dogs / Short Cut
Camel : CA 33 (45s)
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.
Eric Barnett
Quaker City / Double Up
Crab : 27 (45s)
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.
Hugh Malcolm / Lynn Taitt & The Jets
Good Time Rock / Sleepy Ludy
Amalgamated Records : 827 (45s)
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.
Hubert Lee / Hubert & Sound Dimension
Time Is Gettin Hard / Time Is Gettin Hard part two
Coxsone : SC 1198 (45s)
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.
Desmond Riley
Out Your Fire / No Return
Downtown : DT-438 (45s)
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
Ruben and the Jets
Deseri / Jelly Roll Gum Drops
Verve: VS-11 Australia manship mint (45s)
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.
Jodi Sands
Please Don't Tell Me (Sayonara) / If You're Not Completely Satisfied
London : 45-HL 8530 tri (45s)
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
Little Roys / The Matadors
Gold Digger / The Mine
Camel : CA 42 manship mint (45s)
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
Cornell Gunter and The Emines
Keep Me Alive / Muchacha, Muchacha
Loma : 45-704 (Sleeves)
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)
Ronettes
I Can Hear Music / When I Saw You
London : HLU 10087 DJ (45s)
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.