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Don Drummond / Rita & Jackie
Man In The Street / You Are My One Love
Coxsone Records : CSD-40 (45s)
"Man In The Street" is a spectacular, uplifting dancefloor instrumental that will arrow you straight into "West of Suez" with its Arabic snake charmer rhythms, giving the need to move, a barrage of hard blown horns fill the background of this totally irresistible crammed with standout musicianship. Such was the skill of Drummond and the boys, they had the power to paint a picture of far away places, mysterious clubs full of late night throngs dancing, to these spellbinding rhythms.
An intoxicating cocktail of Trombone, Saxophone, Trumpet, hand-claps, weirdness and spontaneous brilliance, once again underlining the lost art of those persuasive SKA rhythms!
This is a "genre of music" that could never be repeated, replicated or bettered; as those buddies from Alpha Boys School had so much more than just mastery of their instruments. They possessed an intimacy of boyhood friendships and this song above all others they recorded, accentuates their invisible studio camaraderie.
Flip it over to hear one of the soul-based duo's wrongly credited to "Rita And Benny " on the UK Studio One 45 "You Are My One Love" simplistic soul ballad with only a piano for company, the pair taking on the persona of Inez & Charlie Foxx, Etta James & Harvey Harvey Fuqua, Shirley & Lee, Mickey & Sylvia etc. all popular soul artists over the Caribbean at the time.
The boundless genius of Clement "Coxsone" Dodd presents itself again, with two authentic 1964 Jamaican outpourings..
Condition Report
Two clean orange labels, two clean record surfaces carry full gloss revealing only the some fine soft hairlines when angled in the light. Playback is crisp and clean (listen)
Tony Allen And The Wonders
Looking For My Baby / Loving You
Jamie : 1119 (45s)
The percolating vocals of the "Wonders" supporting Tony "Nite Owl" Allen with another of his exuberant movers. This arguably his best composition produced by the prolific Fabor Robison (later of Fabor records). "Looking For My Baby" is as explosive as late 50's doo-wop & R&B can get, a dancefloor motivator the moment the tease of the "slow start" fires up into full blow stomping action. A relentless stomper, littered with sharp R&B Blues guitar riffs fighting for space through the wall of vocal-group shoo-wops driving the rhythms. Tony Allen's curled-up lip vocal remains full of passion and energy as he refuses to give up "Looking For His Baby".
A proper R&B Doo-Wop blow-out!
in just the finest possible condition.
Do no not pass by...
The flipside is a superior vocal group ballad, with Tony Allen flaunting his extra expressive soulfully charged voice.
Condition Report
two perfect mint minus bright yellow labels, bright clean archive level vinyl reveals only the merest sleeve storage blemishes when angled under light.
Desmond Dekker And The Aces
Hey Grandma / Young Generation
Beverley's Records : s. r. 048 (45s)
Condition Report
tiny B. F. initials on a-side label, flipside label is unblemished. Both sides of the vinyl carry strong bright gloss, and play clean a fine copy. Standout condition
Rave-Ons
I Want You To Love Me / Everybody Tells Me
Twin Town: TT 702 DJ (45s)
Condition Report
encircled X on the a-side, mint previously unplayed vinyl, housed on original promo mail-out sleeve see images,
Whispering Spirits
Living In Heaven / Jesus Is On The Mainline
Choice : SOA 11 (45s)
8 selected superior vocals form "The Sprits" 7 men and one lady, collaborate to compose two stunning vocal harmony cruisers to reflect their premier vocalisation of two unique compositions written by the group themselves. The result is a doubling up of dazzlingly silky warbling, from turn of the decade Gospel exprertise.
Listen and prepare to be impressed, with these richly endowed voices, messing in perfect harmony.
Just stunning and so authentic.
Condition Report
two perfect labels, super clean archived since 1960, previously unplayed mint vinyl, still housed in birth-sleeve
Paul Raven
Musical Man / Wait For Me
MCA : MU 1024 DJ (45s)
A rare piece in the vinyl jigsaw of British Rock beginnings. Both sides written and produced by Mike Leander.
Two typically Brit for 1968 recordings that didn't sell at all. Leaving it today, as a rare curiosity, with his later unexpected success adding to the collectability demand.
Then Gary recorded an embarrassingly bad, "message-song " by Rubber Bucket – We're All Living In One Place - so very bad, you would have thought retirement must have crossed his mind. But Paul Gadd was determined to make it big! He had another try with a single as "Banzai" on independent label "Dart" this, although a slightly better conceived recording also failed to sell.
Then a year later, in March 1972, back with Mike Leander, he struck chart success as Gary Glitter - Rock And Roll part 1 & 2. The rest is history, as he finished the 70's being one of the UK's strongest selling artists.
Rock history interest, will be strong for this very hard to acquire 1968 PROMO.
Condition Report
two clean ice-blue promo labels, displaying a tiny release date adjustment from Tuesday 12th of June, delayed until Thursday 24th June 1968.
Carlton And The Shoes
Love Me Forever / Love Me Forever version
Studio One : SO 0445 (45s)
The title track from highly desirable 1978 album that doesn't include the "Love Me Forever version" take on the flipside. Another impressive Clement Dodd double-take on a great song, this production was made in Kingston Jamaica; But distributed by, Studio One's Music City One-Stop, in Brooklyn, New York.
Gorgeously soulful vocal-group harmony rides a contagious sympathetic flow of horns, peppered with uplifting trombone and trumpet combinations. This record will just draw you into it's charming Curtis Mayfield, "Impressions" styled delivery. Every note as alluring as anything those Chicago boys put together.
A truly outstanding Soul / Reggae hybrid, seamless in every way.
no wonder why so many collectors are chasing this platter, so elusive in totally clean condition.
Sweet Soul embraces classy horn-cradled Reggae.
Condition Report
Two totally clean labels, full gloss on mint minus vinyl, only the merest soft hairline when angled under light, plays absolutely clean (listen)
Bunny Lee Allstars
Hook Up / Full Up
Unity: UN 541 (45s)
Two great tunes with nothing to choose between them, both mighty dancefloor delights, in their own right.
Keith Chin's production give up buckets of the feel-good factor, no matter which side you drop the arm on.
When you have an opportunity to acquire a super clean mint minus - do not pass by.
Condition Report
4 prong centre fully intact, perfect a-side and flipside labels. Glorious, near flawless condition vinyl, strong Mint minus just a few sparse soft hairlines on both sides.
Wayne Wade
Stylistic Dreadlocks / Stylistic Dreadlocks (version)
Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Records: no # (45s)
Wayne Wade best known for his instant success with "Black Is Our Colour". With more success for the next 3 years under the wing of "Yabby You" before making a sideways move t work with "Dillinger".
"Stylistic Dreadlocks" is one of more elusive but finer "Roots" offerings, this copy is unbelievably clean!
Condition Report
two clean "BLUE" labels, handwritten title, totally clean glossy vinyl reveals only a few soft hairlines a fine copy - listen.
Murry (Long Tall Texan) Kellum and the Cane Breakers
The Ghost Song / The Friendly Loan Company
Pic 1 : 138 (45s)
All kinds of ghoulish effects litter the story of the ghostly encounter of the phantom seeking revenge.
This is one cool recording, enjoys something of a cult gathering, both sides benefit from heavy duty twangy southern guitar backing pulses, and a curled up top-lip vocal.
A disc that both sides compel you to more than one listen, addictive stuff, just like ""Little Red Riding Hood" a fun Garage tune you just can't put down.
"Addictive"
Condition Report
two clean label, only soft signs of careful storage. NO writing, stickers or stains. Strong gloss on vinyl revealing only minuscule light hairlines when angled in the light. Plays well (listen)
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Scratch Came Scratch Saw Scratch Conquered / 2009 European original Double LP in Gatefold
Politur : 232800 (LP)
Tracks include.
A1 Having A Party** 4:41
A2 Heavy Voodoo**
Featuring – Keith Richards
5:03
A3 Saint Selassie 4:19
B1 Scratch Is Alive 4:14
B2 Jealousy 5:18
B3 Yee Ha Ha Ha 4:32
C1 The Game Black 4:36
C2 Headz Gonna Roll
Featuring – George Clinton
4:41
C3 Rolling Thunder** 4:41
C4 Rastafari Live 5:09
D1 Once There's A Will There's A Way**
Featuring – Keith Richards
5:33
D2 Sinful Fuckers ** 4:10
D3 The Seven Wishes Of Lee "Scratch" Perry
An enthusiastic Discogs collector so aptly pleaded on this much-sought-after albums' file :
"We, as a global community, cannot let this genius album become just a plaything for the rich. Repress 500 should see the common man get his worthy hands on it..."
A masterpiece compilation showcasing this Reggae icon's genius.
We have sampled a few tracks for your pleasure - but the full album is a listening an unparalleled listening experience. Everybody needs top hear and have at hand.
Condition Report
Bright clean gatefold cover, only minuscule flaw is left-hand corner-tip rub. Otherwise pristine in and out - see images. 4 perfect labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl (listen)
Gregory Isaacs
Bad Da / Ad Dab
Attack : ATT.8095 (45s)
Condition Report
Two flawless labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl both sides.
Roy Dobson
Let Us Reason Brothers / Brothers Dub
Black Pearl : 1926 (45s)
An in-housed production by "Black Pearl", arranged by long "Dobson" associate Marcia Griffitts (sic). An uplifting social comment on the futility of crime and gang violence when Kingston's youthful energy would be better put to use fighting for universal social freedom. Not running from the "Policeman" or fighting with your neighbors.
Strong roots mid-tempo with a fabulous dub version on the flipside.
This is rare condition for this elusive 45, that seldom comes to market, in such fine condition.
Condition Report
two clean labels, strong clean vinyl, only revealing only a few soft hairlines under light, none affecting play. a strong EX+ throughout. (listen)
J. B. Lenore
Let Me Die With The One I Love / If I Give My Love To You?
Checker: 844 (45s)
After leaving Chess in 1952, for the next four years he was on the payroll of J.O.B. and Parrott cutting fully 9 now highly prized singles;
J. B. was then back at Chess cutting this fearsome "Let Me Die With The One I Love" - a barbarous, uncultivated beastly slab R&B Chicago Blues featuring the killer saxophone manipulation from J. T. "Saxman" Brown, insane piano prodding from Sunnyland Slim, aggressive guitar strumming from "Baby Face" Leroy Foster etc this fully animated band was crucial, to compliment the buoyant showmanship of J. B. his stage show now considered one of the finest the "Southside" could provide.
His years rubbing shoulders with Sonny Boy Williamson, Elmore James in New Orleans. He was later influenced by Arthur Crudup and Lightnin' Hopkins 1949, he moved to Chicago, where Big Bill Broonzy helped introduce him to the Windy City blues community. He began to perform at local nightclubs, with musicians such as Memphis Minnie, Big Maceo Merriweather, and Muddy Waters. Resulting in gaining him a huge reputation, and cutting total powerhouse recordings like this 1956 floor-destroyer.
Listen and keep still if you can ...
Condition Report
Two beautifully clean labels, sharp bright silver text ad logo. Full gloss vinyl revealing only the faintest of sleeve storage blemishes. Some faint background, as expected from all vintage blues 45's of this era.
Madonna
Lucky Starr (edit) / I Know It
Sire: W 9522 - 929522-7 (45s)
The "A" label variant, still housed in the generic WEA birth-sleeve.
Exclusive UK only remixes by Rusty Egan
STRAWBERRY machine stamped matrix / the rest is etched
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): W 9522 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): W 9522 B
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped. variant 1): XW 9522 A-1U-1 - 1 - X1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped. variant 1): XW 9522 B-1U-1 - 1 - X1
Another back of the warehouse find - a rare JM warehouse pickup indeed !
Bought from new, as the day it was made still housed in birth-sleeve, as near total perfection as you could ever hope to encounter.
You'll never encounter a finer copy...
Condition Report
Cocooned since 1984 - still housed in birth-sleeve.
Alton Ellis with Tommy McCook & The Soul Syndicate
Black Man's Word / Black Man's Version
Duke Reid: DSR 5219-1 (7")
A most soulful experience of the black man's struggles elevated by Tommy McCook's keyboard genius.
An atmospheric statement crucially needs to be heard on as clean as possible vinyl, fidelity, clarity and audio exactness lifts this recording to yet another level.
This copy offers up perfection
Condition Report
Treasure Isle rubber stamping on flipside "version" label, full gloss unblemished vinyl, perhaps previously unplayed, looks that fabulous.