Soul Auction
Check out the Rare Soulman soul auction for all the best bargains available online. Be sure to check the closing date and time for each record to ensure to don’t miss out on the best bids. Our auction stock dramatically varies in price, with records ranging from £12-£700. Find the perfect soulful additions for your own collection.
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Ella Woods
I Need Your Love / Love Affair
Soul Merging : 420 (45s)
One of those totally classy sessions that you only hear when a top NS DJ is at work.
Crazy about Crossover?
Here’s one of the genre's very greatest offerings.
Listen and melt!
...then cast your eyes on Los Angeles' most attractive example of 60's street-level label-art. Guided by "Miss Lady" executives Laura Mims and Zeke Strong always a very special design from this group of local record label entrepreneurs.
Condition Report
Two totally clean labels, (label-art at its most eye-catching) full gloss vinyl revealing only a few soft hairlines when angled in the light. plays mint! (listen)
SOUL - Personal Number Plate -
5OUL - Personal Number Plate 50 UL / Before Christmas delivery guaranteed
SOUL: 5OUL (MISC)
Whether you're a DJ, Record Dealer, Record Collector, soul singing artist, Record Label owner, Radio presenter or even a preacher. SOUL says so much about you and where your devotion and dedication lies. This is the most distinguished number plate with unrivaled notability.
SOUL registration is presently on retention, and open for bids, it's a simple and quick process to transfer it onto your own vehicle or simply retain the registration as an investment.
SOUL - 5OUL - Personal Number Plate - 5OUL
The Soul Music Community's most prestigious - Personal Number Plate - 50UL - a hugely attractive investment opportunity.
50 UL for Christmas make yourself or a loved one very happy for life.
All I Want For Christmas is a SOUL number plate for my wheels...and this is without question the MOST PRESTIGOUS music related number plate in the UK today.
Payment by Bank Transfer please.
Gift wrapped and delivered by hand anywhere in the country.
Condition Report
SOUL registration - reserve is in place
Ellusions
You Didn't Have To Leave / You Wouldn't Understand
Lamon : 2004 (45s)
I can’t even imagine the surging adrenaline-rush that Steve must have experienced when he introduced the stylus to those mint grooves, Steve’s hopes and dreams of finding an unknown Northern Soul monster as he left runway at Heathrow, USA bound embarking on vinyl hunt of a lifetime, had come true, in that one fleeting moment.
Today those “Steve Cooper” finds have long been absorbed into the ever expanding Northern Soul family, seldom surfacing for sale - hardly surprising, as this calibre of Northern Soul, is not a discs serious collectors would ever consider parting company with.
Not just because of the memories this evokes when played (personally it catapults me back in time, to an East Coast, All niter record bar and buying a copy myself from the charismatic, now highly respected veteran record-hound Steve Cooper from Bedford; who had been fortunate enough to find a few, circa 1977. That was 47 years ago and from that "find" the Ellusions went on to be one of the biggest NS spins for the next 18 months. Then the inevitable bootleg happened, pressed in horrid styrene; that put the brakes on its skyward climb.
Two rich red full colour flawless labels, no light exposure red fade whatsoever. Beautifully clean MINT minus vinyl, a stunning copy!
Perfectly paced pumping percussion, catches a wailing Saxophone as it meanders along for a meeting with an inviting boom of a lead vocal. Cradled by a delicious raft of vocal-harmonies, falsetto crescendo's cut the air before the BEST EVER,SAX BREAK summons the dancers to up their game with enthusiastic footwork. The seamless vocals come back in, then that incredible Sax blows the finale!
THIS IS NORTHERN SOUL!!!
Since those glory days when it was possible to unearth truly great previously records, there has been hardly a sighting in the wild of this standout vocal-group slab of Northern Soul. Not many relentless crate-diggers can boast of turning a copy up in the last 47 years; that's why this 45 is now an investment-level disc. Escalating in value year on year, as each passing decade endorses its extreme rarity.
this is a "true NS great", one of the greatest finds ever, thanks for the memories Steve...
Condition Report
Two rich red full colour flawless labels, no light exposure red fade whatsoever. Beautifully clean MINT minus vinyl, a stunning copy!
Ernest Mosley
Stubborn Heart / Keep On Loving Me
La-Cindy : 225 (45s)
From the first note this record explodes into a distilled Northern Soul delight. Twangy guitar picks, aerial horns, followed those shrill woo-wooing girl choruses. Beckoning the earthy vocal of Mr. Mosley to step to the mike, a voice with the capacity of changing key at will, with the brass accompaniment never out-blowing his convincing style.
Perfectly timed instrumental breaks, punctuate this dancer as the horns, guitar and those girls' heavenly choruses reach out, just gets stronger and stronger...
THIS IS NORTHERN SOUL...!
Its muscular presence will transport many dancers to "The Pier" and the groundbreaking sets of Ginger Taylor, Ian Dewhirst, Poke etc. It was a North Sea early morning imperative play. Having said that, of course The Blackpool Mecca, Wigan Casino & Yate were also simultaneously detonated by its immense power. It was a perfect mid-70's soul-storm, at a time when Muriel Day- Nine Times Out Of Ten, Babe Ruth - Elusive, Bobby Goldsboro - Too Many People, Sue Lynn- Don't Pity Me etc. were pulling the scene in a perilous direction - it was sounds like Ernest Mosley - Stubborn Heart - that steered the NS scene away from a Northern Soul car-crash into "dance pop" and "disco".
A recording that kept our love of proper rare-soul alive, thankfully Stafford's "Top Of The World" and the "100 Club" came along to chauffeur to scene through under-supported times along a bumpy road of 80's, with many more rare "pure-soul" 45s being dancefloor favourites. It was in many ways "Stubborn Heart " and records like it, that set the tone for the future. .
A long-deemed 45 of Chicago "Grail" status, that seldom comes to market.
But do not overlook the neglected flipside "Keep On Loving Me" that has threaten to rise up and take its own place in the history of Chicago NS greats.
Condition Report
Two clean labels, only reveal the mildest signs of storage wear, NO writing, stickers, h2o, to mar those iconic light blue labels (see images), vinyl reveals some soft surface hairlines, visually vg+, but plays totally clean (listen). to the bright clean Excellent playback.
Blue Green
Can't Hide It / Blue Over Losing You
Easter's Records : ER-1002 manship mint (45s)
Condition Report
MINT archive copy still housed in birth sleeve
Emanuel Laskey
I'd Rather Leave On My Feet (Part 1) 3:12" / I'd Rather Leave On My Feet (Full Length Disco Version) 5:40"
DT Records: DT 100 green (45s)
Drive by unashamed bias I've always been moved by Emanuel's naturally soulful voice, since his days at Thelma. His consummate vocal, which transcends Clyde's original version with the bonus of snappier girl-group choruses, scything mix of razor sharp strings peppered with jazzy piano notes seamlessly added to the mix. Dennis Talley's heightening of the girls presence lifts the production to yet another level.
plus the unmissable full length near six-minute "disco" version on the flipside embellished with instrumental jazzy instrumental corridors leading to rare-soul-dance Heaven.
This is the very best of Detroit 70's soulful dance, perfect in every way. Which ever side you prefer both sides version give up flawless examples of the Detroit rare-soul-dance, by a Detroit soul-icon.
Love the song, adore the artist, respect the label - Detroit 70s at its finest!
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Condition Report
Two first press green label, strong gloss on vinyl, reveals some fine sleeve storage hairlines when angled under light, playback is beautifully clean - listen
Jesse Fisher
Honey / I Can't Stop Loving You
SoJamm : 105 DJ (45s)
1974 Cleveland born double helping of classy Soul showcasing the extreme talents of keyboardist, composer, arranger and producer Dunn Pearson; who later evolved to pleasure the rare-soul dance scene with his writings, singing & producing with his group "The Four Flights" "All I Want Is You" .
Talented artist who worked with The O'Jays, Stephanie Mills, Teddy Pendergrass, Stevie Wonder, Mtume, Roy Ayers, D'Angelo, Keith Sweat, Gerald Levert, and James "J.T." Taylor. He also composed many theme scores for TV shows, commercials and movie scores. That's why both sides of this example of his earliest work are so damn good. Inspiring upbeat dance soul ignoring all the "Disco" influences just breaking on the East Coast Disco mania.
No crass dance embellishments in the production to support Jesse's finely honed vocal. just lush strings, understated horns that become more triumphs as the song builds, glorious shrill choruses ring out to propel this convincing soulful dancer. You may well ask why haven't you heard more of the awesome tune when you were out and about. The simple answer is it is genuinely RARE not too many DJ's can actually boast a copy in their box. The only time we heard it, was when we attended venues at the level of "The Orwell" or "Soul Essence" Great Yarmouth when the annual Soul pilgrimage, brought together Europe's finest Soul DJ's ad collectors.
Noting also the flipside "I Can't Stop Loving You" was certainly perfect fuel for the mind, in the especially dedicated Jim Wray "Deep Soul lounge". The chin-strokes refuge for the real-soul scholars. This is "Deep,Soul" at its classiest.
Condition Report
Soft h20 blemishes, title, logo, artist credits are unaffected. (see images) Vinyl though is very clean, full gloss only minuscule blemishes visible when angled under light, playback is crisp and clean (listen)
Ascots
Mother Said (A Prayer Changes Things) / Yes It's All Right
Mira-A-Don : M-D 1002 (45s)
Mir-A-Don is an acknowledgement of the labels major contributors and owners initials of Don Waldon, Archie Powell, M. Armour and Roscoe Bowie. All guided this superior 60s soul vocal group from Washington, D.C. through their brief Mir-A-Don journey before lead singer Archie Powell leaving his relatives behind, came under the wizardry of Van McCoy on Sussex Records renaming as The Presidents, carrying on with his impressive output.
Both sides this, the second Ascots 45, give up truly impeccable gushing harmonies, as slick as any of the smoothest male harmony groups of the mid-sixties, you care to mention. This is top-drawer harmony soul at its most elusive. This level of sweet soul sadly became something of a "lost-art" underlined by Jerome Powell's 1971 remake which pales greatly by comparison.
Now absorb yourself in "Mother Said (A Prayer Changes Things)" a stunningly flawless example of 60's "Lowrider"...as ever Roscoe Bowie has his finger on the pulse, his arrangement showcases complete control over Washington's premier "local" vocal group, with masterly guidance over these two Donald Waldon creations as Roscoe brings out the very best of the three "Powell's" Jerome, Archie and Eddie with other member Irving Haywood making up this consummate quartet. Who again revel in seamless soulful harmony grooves. The quartet blessing the Northern Soul scene with some "greats" within the four standout 45s between 1965 and 1967 every one we considered a treasure. An example of unspoiled authentic vocal-group soul with not a hint of commerciality in earshot.
"Yes It's All Right" also exhibits all the same qualities, as their immaculate vocals entwine, dropping into an "Impressions" styled mood, subtle horns cradle the rich harmony that gives up both uplifting and haunting at the same time, ebbing and flowing at a perfect pace for an expressive "Lowrider" mood. Simplistic piano pulses compliment their flawless delivery, before triumphant crescendo draws the song to a close. Bowie's arranging of the instruments, always extolling those fluid soaring vocals.
Two exceptionally sweet ballads, that our 26 year old sales database suggests, is their most elusive disc.
Condition Report
A two unobvious XX on a-side label, is "lost" in the deep rich purple labels, pressed by the legendary "Rite" sound of 9745 Lockland Road, Cincinnati 15, a premium pressing plant of the highest repute. Vinyl carries full gloss, revealing only the merest soft sleeve storage blemishes, not affecting play, playback is a crisp mint minus.<br />
Mark IV
It's Easy / Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
Champ: 2011 (45s)
A very rare mid-sixties Carolina style Northern Soul dancer. A 6 man gathering, equipped with a full compliment of insistent horns, perfectly styled for Northern Soul success, as played by Soul Sam in recent times.
Written by band members Richie Dyche and Bill Johnson. Produced by Nashville based Boyd Blevins, who ignites this blue-eyed sextet of Leslie Boston, Dan Lawson, James Martin, Betty Boyd?, Richie Dyche and Bill Johnson. Form this enthusiastic band with a passion for "Soul"
Blessed with an unforgettable, intrusive screeching saxophone break mid-way through, catches your attention, is then over-powered by the wave of surrounding horns, which the muscular lead vocal harnesses until the end with the repeated narrative of "It's Easy To Fall For You".
In the style of all the great 60's "beach" recording, that have pleasured the Northern Soul scene for over 50 years.
This is a real good 'un, decidedly rare, ticking all the boxes required for All-niter lift off... like Phil Shields did in his much-loved eagerly anticipated sets at "Benn Hall Rugby - allnighter"
Condition Report
Label is autographed by all 6 members of the band. Strong gloss of the vinyl, reveals soft hairline scuffing, as you can hear, none of it affects the loud, warm, playback.