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Dorothy Berry -You Better Watch Out /  Ain't That Love - Planetary 101

Dorothy Berry

You Better Watch Out / Ain't That Love

Planetary: 101 (7")

One of three 45's that Richard Berry's wife Dorothy recorded, under the influence of the young up and coming studio fledgling David Gates, who was about to become a world famous writer / producer.

This Los Angeles session for Dot Records in October 1964 initially choses the upbeat R&B shaker "Ain't That Love" as the a-side; a heavily influenced by "High Heel Sneaker" type rhythms, that were so successful for Motown and other companies of the 1964 era. Although "Ain't That Love" has over the years received occasional Northern Soul club attention, the frantic pace is now out of kilter with today's dancefloor styles.

Now entering into the Northern Soul arena is the hypnotic finger-clicking Latin pulses of "You Better Watch Out", David Gates capturing the very essence of hip-shaking Californian Latin Soul rhythms; for Dorothy and her supporting girls to brilliantly sashay through; an inventive instrumental partition in the middle throws some light on things that were to come from the 24 year old virtuoso.

Dorothy of course has never disappointed no matter what she sings. For me, Dorothy carries the same joyous optimistic persona, as our own Dusty Springfield would inject into her sessions. Singing saturated in sister enthusiasm that transfers to the dance-floor. With David Gates at the helm, a song is always going to shimmer with the power to uplift...

Condition Report

Two flawless labels, full gloss unblemished vinyl, looking so attractive in that Dot company cover

Two flawless labels, full gloss unblemished vinyl, looking so attractive in that Dot company cover

Professionals - That's Why I Love You / Did My Baby Call - Groove City 101

Professionals

That's Why I Love You / Did My Baby Call

Groove City : 101 (45s)

Holy Grail time!

Indisputably one of the greatest, most influential Northern Soul 45s ever committed to vinyl, both sides administering spine-tingling vocal group Northern Soul at its rarest and finest. A "forever" disc, a record that near all NS collectors cannot be tempted to ever part with.

A timeless treasure of the highest calibre, classic giving up two killer sides coupled with unrivaled reputation and desirability.

It is of course one of the most-fabulous of Northern soul double-siders of all time. .

Act accordingly...

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Condition Report

Two clean labels, no writing, stickers or stains, two minuscule identity pinpricks, administered by "Blue Max" legendary "Catacombs" DJ. strong clean vinyl reveals only minuscule surface hairlines when angled under direct light. Occasional soft background tick or pop all lost in the all powerful production and the tsunami of the ultimate vocal harmony vocalization.

Two clean labels, no writing, stickers or stains, two minuscule identity pinpricks, administered by "Blue Max" legendary "Catacombs" DJ. strong clean vinyl reveals only minuscule surface hairlines when angled under direct light. Occasional soft background tick or pop all lost in the all powerful production and the tsunami of the ultimate vocal harmony vocalization.

Soulful Strutters – Let Your Feelings Go / How Happy We Will Be - Strut S-102

Soulful Strutters

Let Your Feelings Go / How Happy We Will Be

Strut : S-102 (45s)

From New York, to Great Britain, across to Europe up to every corner of Scandinavia, this tune is a monster! Played by only the world's A-list rare soul DJs fortunate top have a copy.

Killer edgy funk infused Northern Soul dancefloor fuel of the rarest kind;

An insistent cocktail of soaring razor-sharp strings, cradle a gravel-coated lead vocal, propelled by rapid jangling guitar riffs; then brilliantly soften and lifted by heavenly girl-group choruses. Bring in a rapid torrent of bongo and cow-bell percussion and the complexes of this awesome production hits its zenith. The finale mix of sharped strings, slicing through that driving bongo and cow-bell leaves you aching for more of this highly inventive dancer

This talented North Carolina 8 man gathering who released 3 fabulous 45s between 1972 and '76 this one being their most wanted and hardest to capture.

Crowd lifting, rare 70's dance soul at its most essential.

The flipside is an exquisite song also, tight harmony stroller backed by considerate musicianship and rich girl-group vocals cradling an impressive lead voice.

Two differing but equally impressive sides.

Condition Report

Two perfect labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl reveals only the merest fine soft hairlines when angled under light - fabulous copy

Two perfect labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl reveals only the merest fine soft hairlines when angled under light - fabulous copy

Art Freeman - Slipping Around ( With You ) / Can't Get You Out Of My Mind - Fame 1008 test press

Art Freeman

Slipping Around ( With You ) / Can't Get You Out Of My Mind

Fame : FM10714 test press (45s)

Finer sound quality cannot not be found, than owning the first-off-the-masterplate - TEST PRESS - from Muscle Shoals provided mastering. Minimal presses off one virginal plate to provide office quality control staff, Atlantic executives, important reviewers were the only people to receive these low, low pressing runs, after which most all were "lost" in the workings of the office and employees concerned..

Check out the unique rich clean sound, you will only experience from a virginal master-plate test press. High fidelity that can only be replicated from the brand new "chaste" stamper provides.

A Northern Soul Muscle Shoals crafted classic that has been reverberating across through the temples of Northern Soul since 1966, when British soul fans, were fortunate enough for British Polydor to launch it on the UK red Atlantic label. Of course it became an instant Twisted Wheel and beyond, favourite. Especially when it was swiftly deleted becoming an vinyl diggers grail almost overnight.

The genius of the Dan Penn & Andrew Spooner Oldham partnership, driven by the world-famous Fame studio band makes for soul-dancefloor obliteration.

THIS IS NORTHERN SOUL in the finest possible condition, giving up unparalleled fidelity and presented in by far its rarest format!
Better sound quality cannot not be achieve finer fidelity than the first-off-the-masterplate - TEST PRESS

Check out the unique rich clean sound, you will only experience from a virginal master-plate test press. High fidelity that can only be replicated from the brand new "chaste" stamper provide.

A Northern Soul Muscle Shoals crafted classic that has been reverberating across through the temples of Northern Soul since 1966, when British soul fans, were fortunate enough for British Polydor to launch it on the UK red Atlantic label. Of course it became an instant Twisted Wheel and beyond, favourite. Especially when it was swiftly deleted becoming an vinyl diggers grail almost overnight.

The genius of the Dan Penn & Andrew Spooner Oldham partnership, driven by the world-famous Fame studio band makes for soul-dancefloor obliteration.

THIS IS NORTHERN SOUL in the finest possible condition, giving up unparalleled fidelity and presented in by far its rarest format!

Condition Report

Clean test press labels, rubber stamped a-side / flipside untitled (see images). Spectacular vinyl with hardly blemish or hairline, strong mint minus throughout, house in Atlantic / Atco company sleeve.

Clean test press labels, rubber stamped a-side / flipside untitled (see images). Spectacular vinyl with hardly blemish or hairline, strong mint minus throughout, house in Atlantic / Atco company sleeve.

Marv Johnson - Baby I WANT You (2:40) / first take / blank - Transco 10" acetate GPNM 3228 - NH1

Marv Johnson

Baby I WANT You (2:40) / blank

Hitsville: 10" acetate GPNM 3228 - NH1 (10")

This is the rejected 12th of November 1965 Marv Johnson prototype of his later March 4th retitled release "I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You)"

First title may have been a "in-house" typo has Marvin never sings "Want You" but it is certainly a different mix the obscured master reads # GPNM 3228 - NH1 (we think)
During October 1965 Marv Johnson recorded "Baby I Want You" a fabulous Clarence Paul and Luval "Morris" Broadnax session producing a magnificent classic style Motown/Northern Soul, that was then shelved for over 5 months.

Coming back to it later Ivy Jo Hunter & William "Mickey" Steveson revamped the mix and re-titling it to "I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You)", then releasing it on Gordy 7051 in March 1966; but it failed to make an impact on the charts. Today the Gordy 7051 is no simple find.

When Marv Johnson's 1969 release "I'll Pick a Rose For My Rose, charted in the UK, triggering an album release. EMI seemed stuck on what to follow up Marv's unexpected success with. They chose the 1966 "I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You)" a track from the album. Which followed "I'll Pick a Rose For My Rose" into the hearts of the British teenager. A huge Youth Club hit and now considered a Motown dance classic in the UK.

What was never heard, or known to exist was the FIRST version from October 1965, not issued anywhere at the time. So hear it now..

For fans of unissued Motown, quirky historical facts, and those different mixes within Motown's obsession for perfectness, here is a slightly rawer take on this truly great song. I love the crystal clear male choruses and twangy guitar, carrying Marvin's upfront vocal.

Before you today is which was heading to be re-coated with fresh liquid acetate, to be cut over again by a hot needle that undoubtable caused the destruction of 100's of rejected Motown sessions. This one escaped the re-coat, and thank heaven's it did. Otherwise this piece of Motown and it's story would have been lost for ever.

We love this original 1st. take, we love the story.. eye and ear candy for those of you dedicated to Motown and it's rarities. Note this disc still sits in the original Transco birth-sleeve.

Condition Report

RECOAT RECOAT RECOAT RECOAT in marker across a label. Mint minus surface strong rich lacquer, no hairlines, cracks, lift or chips. A superb glossy finish

RECOAT RECOAT RECOAT RECOAT in marker across a label. Mint minus surface strong rich lacquer, no hairlines, cracks, lift or chips. A superb glossy finish

Locations - Mister Diamond Man / He's Gone - Ron Paul 101

Locations

Mister Diamond Man / He's Gone

Ron Paul : 101 (45s)

Rarest Of The Rare Holy Grail Detroit with tenuous Los Angeles connections to RPR Records through Gino Washington.

Powerful vocal-group Northern Soul, a Ronald Davis's D.I.Y. project from the streets of the Motor City is to be added to Davis's impressive list of Northern Soul contributions which include writing for Danny Woods, Gino Washington, Yvonne Vernee, Theresa Lindsey to name a few.

On this rarity instead of his usual Correc-tone, Sonbert or Jack Pot outlet he goes it alone, with his own label "Ron Paul" constructing two killer Northern Soul dancers of differing styles, pressed we believe in L.A. the only and first copy I've ever found in the wild was discovered in Los Angeles. .

So rare, our first copy of only 4 we've ever had in stock came our way as an unknown in the very early 80's, we were very impressed with it, snapped up by a prominent NS DJ (forgotten who), but from those humble beginnings the reputation of "The Locations" has deservedly grown into "Rarest Of The Rare" cult status, as the ingredients for Northern Soul greatness are there in abundance, again severe rarer the only obstacle depriving the masses from hearing its instantly motivation qualities.

Today we are so pleased to be able to present it to a larger audience, as the opening guitar invites you into a wonderfully rich make vocal-group harmony dancer. It's raw appeal straight from the streets, delightfully rough edges of the music, the perfect platform for the smoother voices to cut into, seamless they soar into each other's passion. Real-deal D.I.Y. Northern Soul shimmering with everything we adore about these "back-room" performances. Not only a great dancer, but also only the preserve of very few NS DJs who have sought to own the rarest and the best!

Flip it over, not quite as instant as "Diamond Man ", but still drenched in authentic 60's Detroit emotion, as advisory male harmony intertwines as they tell her "He's Gone" forgot your past and stay by my side. Sound advise convincingly delivered by an accomplish team of extremely soulful hopefuls.

Two killer sides on one unicorn-rare 45 with now a huge following!

Condition Report

The finest condition copy we've ever encountered, two bright clean yellow labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl reveals the merest soft surface blemishes when angled under light, plays perfect (listen)

The finest condition copy we've ever encountered, two bright clean yellow labels, full gloss mint minus vinyl reveals the merest soft surface blemishes when angled under light, plays perfect (listen)

Brian Auger Trinity - Green Onions / blank - Emidisc acetate

Brian Auger Trinity

Green Onions / blank

Emidisc: 7" acetate (45s)

UNIQUE!

An authentic September 1965 EMI studio 7" acetate cut of Brian Auger and his Trinity's reworking of the Hammond organ Memphis instrumental anthem from Booker T. Jones; that changed the face of British "MOD" with in 1962. As the allnight Jazz club scene took another step towards the R&B takeover.

Auger's energy injects a whole new lease of life into this soundtrack of British MOD, into the old classic that so many artists have covered, most of them failing to impress. But this rip-roaring "Green Onions" attack from the King Of Keyboard instrumentals is another story.

A driving force of relentless keyboard fingering, embellished with scything lightning bolt "Fuzz Guitar" an insane torrential jazz piano downpour, elevates this session way out into another stratosphere of cover versions. This deconstruction of "Green Onions" really is really something "else"

Label just reads AUGER - GREEN ONIONS -

We believe is one-of- a-kind direct cut in preparation for the Columbia DB 7715 - this 7" acetate is a fabulous MOD collectors item, as well as being a most fabulous version. Which we had hesitation at relisting again after a failed auction win payment back 2021.


Condition Report

A solitary clean handwritten EMIDISC label, acetate lacquer has strong gloss revealing only non intrusive soft storage hairlines. Plays superb!

A solitary clean handwritten EMIDISC label, acetate lacquer has strong gloss revealing only non intrusive soft storage hairlines. Plays superb!

Tymes - Here She Comes / Malibu - Cameo Parkway P.924 January 8th 1965

Tymes

Here She Comes / Malibu

Cameo Parkway: P.924 (45s)

Pure classic Twisted Wheel anthem, currently again the choice TW oldie to spin!.

The Tymes take you on an unforgettable journey into Philadelphia vocal-group Soul, an addictive song that became a huge dancefloor favourite, when the creative powers of Billy Jackson & Jimmy Winer debuted themselves on the then fledgling Northern Soul scene.

Five Philly boys, who started to find considerable local and some national hits once they came under the guidance of Jackson & Wisner with Parkway keyboard session man, Roy Straigis assisting with the productions. But "Here She Comes" was not one of their biggest success, in the USA with it selling virtually nothing in Great Britain. It remains to one of British collecting's frustrating 45's to acquire.

I can't hide my bias, as this classic club-sound, still today remains one of my all-time most-esteemed dance tunes. Taking their success from "So Much In Love" and beefing up that recipe into a classy Northern Soul dancer. Enthusiastic, perfectly-timed handclaps, sprinkled with ringing vibes, provide the perfect backdrop for the team of rich-vocals to glide through. Undoubtedly one of the great vocal-group harmony gatherings of the 60's..with their best-loved NS creation.

Presented here is the rare 1965 UK copy, in fine clean condition, a serious British collector's trophy, so very hard to find.


Condition Report

Two clean labels, 4 prong centre intact, fine clean vinyl reveals some soft hairlines when angled in the light, as you can hear both sides play crisp and clean

Two clean labels, 4 prong centre intact, fine clean vinyl reveals some soft hairlines when angled in the light, as you can hear both sides play crisp and clean

Harold Burrage ‎– Stop For The Red Light / Satisfied - Cobra 1024

Harold Burrage

Stop For The Red Light / Satisfied

Cobra: 1024 (45s)

An exceptionally clean mint minus copy of Chicago R&B Jump Blues essential

Condition Report

Two clean labels

Two clean labels

Carlyle - Shot Down  / Is It? - Stephenson Recordings RI 2746

Carlyle

Shot Down / Is It?

Stephenson Recordings: RI 2746 (45s)

Just imagine the mayhem this play would have triggered Wigan Casino or Cleethorpes Pier circa 1974, its ferocity tamed at ( - 3 rpm ) transforming it into a listing for those of you who adore a serious obscurity, especially if it's an uncompromising stomping floor-destroyer like this "find".

Get ready a juggernaut is about to crash into your life. This extremely rare 60's Northern Soul pounder out of Raleigh, North Carolina is an uncompromising off-the-wall explosion of NS. From the very first note a typically brazen Carolina horn section blasts its way through the production; with a stabbing barrage of brass prompting Carlyle Williams to strut his way through the session with his off-beat but confident vocal delivery. His intentional hiccupping urgency, is weirdly effective as he pumps out his own lyrics whilst relentless Gatlin Gun drumming drives the pace. Hanging horns and Carlyle's booming voice is an unconventional combination, but it works so well.

Proper full-throttle 400 rounds a minute Allniter Northern Soul, genetically designed for the amphetamine fueled dancer to let rip to. Note the optimum DJ setting is 42 rpm (listen to the soundfile file we've recorded at 43 rpm) At 45 rpm the DJ may trigger a few dancefloor casualties with its ferocity.

Some may also like the brass driven mid-tempo flipside, which certainly carries some level of bizarre charm, unfortunately I found his singing style ruined, what was an impressive backing arrangement. Weird but wonderful, it will demand a second listen from you.

Ridiculously RARE! One of only 3 we've ever seen... in over 54 years.

Condition Report

Mint minus throughout - a stunning copy

Mint minus throughout - a stunning copy

Newby & Johnson - I Want To Give You My Everything / Sweet Happiness - Mercury 6052 027 DJ

Newby & Johnson

I Want To Give You My Everything / Sweet Happiness

Mercury: 6052 027 DJ (45s)

An off-the-scale rare, so seldom, if ever encountered 1970 Red & White UK DEMO!

A listing for those serious British collectors who really know their "onions", and appreciate just how elusive this 45 is as a gorgeous red and white promo copy.

Larry Weiss pairs up New Yorkers, Diane Newby, top girl voice from Larry's mid-60's Kapp sessions, with Willie Johnson the lead vocal of the seasons Big Apple gathering the Del Royals. Resulting in two killer Northern Soul Larry Weiss composed beauties on one disc. Has Larry Weiss & Tony Camillo try to fill mixed Soul duo a gap, sadly vacated by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell.

Diane & Willie deliver a soaring Motownesque dancer, decorated with waves of strings and heavenly girl-group affirmations...the style is uncanny, as the two artists rebound of each other elation of "finding" each other. Willie Johnson sounding so "Marvin" as he confirms he feels the same way. Stunning turn of the decade Northern Soul duet, that for reasons unknown was the only "Newby & Johnson" 45 release.

The flipside the pair again serve up a cheery Northern Soul dancer that Larry Weiss believed in, using a year later with "Storm" on the Sunflower label.
A flawless copy throughout, strong complete mint minus in birth sleeve.

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell were always gonna be irreplaceable, perhaps that's why Larry Weiss abandoned the notion; but if there was ever gonna be a void filler, this pairing of Diane & Willie had all the credentials to give it a damn good go.

Red & White's - this is elusive as they come...


Condition Report

A flawless copy throughout, strong complete mint minus in birth sleeve.

A flawless copy throughout, strong complete mint minus in birth sleeve.

Blues & Soul - no. 17 March 1969 / 2s 6d March 1969 edition - Blues & Soul 17

Blues & Soul

no. 17 March 1969 / 2s 6d March 1969 edition

Blues & Soul : 17 (45s)

In our experience Blues & Soul no. 17 with the Otis Redding from cover, is one of the series' most desirable of those elusive Blues and Soul magazine 60s issues.

This issue carries some fabulous articles, artist bios, record company adverts, results from the much anticipated readers1968 Polls for their favourite Record, top male artist, top female artist, top vocal group, top instrumental group.

Inside are fabulous artist Bios and pictures include. Junior Walker, Curtis Mayfield, Joe Tex, Ray Charles, rare photo of Joe Stubbs

Record Company Adverts from UK Atlantic, Deep Soul, Action, Chess, Tamla Motown back cover.

For me the highlight is a two page review of Billy Stewart - Live at the Royal, Tottenham. Utterly historical read spotlighting the Chicago Soul giant that rarely performed in England. .

plus new release 45s reviews, special placement for Bell's latest Soul offerings. Top 50 U.S. Soul charts. Soul City charts of the shop's best sellers.

A unique Stevie Wonder centrefold spread. Full page picture of Ben E. King touring the UK this March.

Finishing with a inside back cover of four black & white pics featuring Johnny Taylor, Marvin Gaye (although they mix the photos up, wrongly matching them to opposing artist bio comment) rare black & white of Jean Stanback & Terry Lindsey

Contributors Dave Godin with another thought provoking column. Peter Burns, Bob Peacock, Jonas Bernholm, Roy Simonds, Editor John Abbey and assistant editor David Ryan again compile another editorial that will take this ground-breaking Soul expose through another 5 decades.

Condition Report

A fabulous clean copy, strong unblemished Mint minus condition throughout. No writing, dog-ears, major creases, stains, rips or storage rub. A tip-top example.<br />

A fabulous clean copy, strong unblemished Mint minus condition throughout. No writing, dog-ears, major creases, stains, rips or storage rub. A tip-top example.

Tony Washington - 	Summer's Gone / So Close - Jamo J-1005

Tony Washington

Summer's Gone / So Close

Jamo: J-1005 (45s)

Awareness for this rich voiced, haunting cult mover has been spreading over the last decade, even though its extreme elusiveness has firmly restrained it to a dedicated underground following. Rare haunting 1967 Popcorn / Northern Soul from Beaumont, Texas. That will pull you right into its irresistible powers.

Listen and be prepared to become addicted to its exotica/soul charms delivered by a Jimmy Ricks calibrated voice. .

Tony's low tone moody purring, harnesses an addictive sulking organ keyboard pulses, the effect is a mood-altering mid-tempo drenched in "Popcorn" complexities.

I've grown to adore this style, the few times it has come through my hands this century, every time borrowing deeper under my skin, like all superior "Popcorn" grooves, leaving behind an itch you can't scratch.

I adore the addictive big vocal organ driven mid-tempo, especially when the are rare!

This we just love..

Condition Report

Two clean labels, rich strong bright gold text, full gloss mint minus vinyl reveals hardly a blemish and plays totally clean.

Two clean labels, rich strong bright gold text, full gloss mint minus vinyl reveals hardly a blemish and plays totally clean.

Carol Jones - Don't Destroy Me / Problem Child - Mutt 22421 with horns

Carol Jones

Don't Destroy Me / Problem Child

Mutt : 22421 with horns (45s)

POWERHOUSE DETROIT SISTER NORTHERN SOUL x 2

The elusive raised ARCHER stamped deadwax with the wmE (Warren McCleallan Evans) moniker, this is the potent with HORNS version.

Mutt Records of Inkster had real faith in this Scott Bray / Aaron Neal project, releasing 3 versions each offering a different mix.

This take gives up not one but two imposing funky-edged Sister screamers decorated with a blaring brass intro and funky guitar rhythms. Two tunes sitting comfortably into the tastes of today's rare-soul "funk infused" dance scene. Giving up that oh-so appreciated pleading with a snarl Sister vocal, made essential through the decades by the NS performances from Towanda Barnes, Betty Lavette, Vikki Anderson, Lynn Collins etc. The mysterious Carol Jones matches up to all those Diva's qualities on this surprisingly her only 45 release.

It is dead-right for today's expanding Northern Soul territory, where the lines between funk & Northern Soul have blurred into one distinctly popular style, that offers Soul girls with destructive powerhouse vocals. For me it's was hard to chose the side to lead with, both are equally formidable screamers benefitting from Carol's on-her-knees commitment to Scott Bray's despondent lyrics.

The very first version with the "Rite" sound press from early 1968. Mutt then re-promoted Carol with two more later versions both extremely good of course. It is a matter of preference of course, most seem to support this "horn" driven mix. All three though are now elusive and hard to secure.


Condition Report

Two clean labels, vinyl reveals Visually Mint minus and plays flawless. Etched deadwax details M3732X 95 wmE (Warren McCleallan Evans) with the prominent raided stamped ARCHER

Two clean labels, vinyl reveals Visually Mint minus and plays flawless. Etched deadwax details M3732X 95 wmE (Warren McCleallan Evans) with the prominent raided stamped ARCHER

Veda - What's It's All About / Ain't Nothing But Party - West Sounds 40

Veda

What's It's All About / Ain't Nothing But Party

West Sounds : 40 (45s)

Classy 1980 Bay Area rare soul groove,

A Bill Whatley project out of Palo Alton, on the Bay. On this side he directs a floating vocal group masterpiece ignoring; all the crass disco clichés of the day, no synthetic beats, heavy-duty slamming wah-wah guitar slaps, electronic percussion. Instead William Whatley decorated this creation with flutes, cooing sweet girl choruses, swirling synthetic strings, jazzy piano notes

Real deal modern Soul dancer sound fresh and not over-cooked, but "Boogie" fans do not despair the other side is classically constructed funky disco led by an edgy sister vocal. Disc the showcases both styles of 1980 dance.

For me obviously "What's It's All About" a record that Bob Catteneo introduced meagre few, to the British soul jocks, in the hope of igniting European demand, but neither side took off immediately, and one they did Bob had lost contact with this, local to him, group. Veda cut two other singles with Bill Whatley on M/W records (Whatley & Jerry Miller) which are also highly sought after; before the band morphed into Sorokas who put out (an album, a 12" and 2 x 45s)

Veda - What's It's All About - is the crowning moment of Bill's Bay Area vocal group career, this is stunning hard to find "rare soul" dance, that has percolating nicely on the Rare Groove scene to decades... becoming hard to find and more and more wanted as the years roll by.

Condition Report

A beautiful flawless mint minus copy, stunning.

A beautiful flawless mint minus copy, stunning.

Rose Batiste - Hit and Run / I Miss My Baby - Revilot RV 204

Rose Batiste

Hit and Run / I Miss My Baby

Revilot: RV 204 (45s)

Two spectacular Northern Soul anthems back to back, presented here on clean grey labels, styrene pressed Revilot original first press.

What can be said, that hasn't already been exclaimed from the highest DJ pulpit in the land; about one of the most influential soul sister Northern Soul anthems of all-time... "Hit and Run" and the beyond gorgeous "I Miss My Baby"

Both recordings epitomise proper real deal Northern Soul at its upmost exhilarating - never failing, but to elevate the evening with the Detroit dominance right up to the possible ceiling of Northern Soul euphoria.

Click the soundfile to be catapulted back to the very best of times...

If you were born too late and never experienced the NS in the early 70s, close you eyes and imagine how 1000 amphetamine sodden teenagers may have reacted to this explosive slab of Northern Soul gelignite at 1 o'clock in the morning ... dancefloor mayhem ensued!

Relive it now! Mike Terry burping bari-sax motivating the very best out of Rose Batitste and her sweet gang of girls..

Condition Report

Two clean grey labels, NO fade. Fine clean styrene with NO stylus wear, both sides play, crisp, loud and true! Light surface hairline scuffing but both sides play true.

Two clean grey labels, NO fade. Fine clean styrene with NO stylus wear, both sides play, crisp, loud and true! Light surface hairline scuffing but both sides play true.

Ruby Winters - Better / I Want Action - Stateside SS 2090 DJ

Ruby Winters

Better / I Want Action

Stateside : SS 2090 DJ (45s)

The rarest most attractive, most wanted form for this delicious Sister Northern Soul classic, this is the 2nd February 1968 British Stateside Promo

After the promise Ruby displayed with her first recording in 1966 "In The Middle Of a Heartache", born of her hometown Cincinnati, Ohio, Diamond' Records assembled an impressive in-house studio team, benefiting from the addition of Los Angeles wonder-arranger Rene Hall. Together they construct two real winners for 25 year old Ruby to launch herself into. The chosen A-side was the vibrant "I Want Action" that received considerable club attention in the early days, (Twisted Wheel, King Mojo etc) from it's very elusive and all too brief British Stateside release.

"I Want Action" is real-deal girl Northern Soul, a potent production full of girl choruses helping the raucous-Ruby to scream her way through this bludgeoning full-on orchestra supported dancer. You can hear why it was much-loved back-in-the-day. A proper sister-stomper!

But it was the much classier flipside that caught the dancefloor's imagination a couple of decades later with "Better" quickly hitting the heights of "timeless NS classic" acclaim. As brutal power neatly transformed itself into a sophisticated meandering brass-saturated Rene Hall arrangement. A mid-pace marvel of Hall's undoubted conducting skills. You can't help but fall in love with "Better" as it glides from the speakers boosted by thundering booming horns. Cooing girls, a throaty Ruby convinces with her womanly advice. "Better To Be A Poor Man's Joy, Than A Rich Man's Toy", truly divine Northern Soul.

Subtly magnificent mid-tempo, that you can never tire of encountering, its addictive seamless flow pulling you in to it's addictive orbit, every time. .

But then if you require being jolted back into real-deal stompsville.. just flip it over.


Condition Report

2 two green and white promo labels, 4 prong centre intact, strong gloss on vinyl reveals only a few soft surface blemishes when angled in the light. Both sides play clean

2 two green and white promo labels, 4 prong centre intact, strong gloss on vinyl reveals only a few soft surface blemishes when angled in the light. Both sides play clean

Kenny Shepard - What Difference Does It Make / Try To Understand - Maxx 332 DJ

Kenny Shepard

What Difference Does It Make / Try To Understand

Maxx : 332 DJ (45s)

Beat Ballad Heaven not once but twice over, as it matters not on which side the arm is dropped on, the result is the same; Van McCoy genius floods your senses.

As if there was ever any doubt that Van McCoy is just the greatest creator of rare Soul delights, this song confirms his mastery of the big production. Taking Kenny Shepard's gilded vocal and gently lacing it through a mood-changing production.

The NS anthem of missed chances, lost opportunities, hesitation and dashed dreams. Kenny's saturated in regret vocal, transmitting a tidal wave of remorse on the back of skyward soaring strings. McCoy during his short life rose to become arguably the greatest exponent of the New York Beat Ballad with his singular work. Listen how he builds up a mountainous production, with a cocktail of girl-group choruses woven into a bank of strings. He was only 24 years of age when he crafted this masterpiece.

The voice was hand-picked for this, perhaps his most magnificent work, as Kenny Shepard's honeyed purring voice glides from one peak to the next.

Flip it over to hear Kenny confirm himself as one of the unsung truly great balladeers, as he meanders through the Latin flavoured "Try To Understand" with a consummate ease comparable with Jesse Belvin, Sam Cooke, Johnny Darrow etc.

Two glorious songs that should come under the new rare-soul banner of "BEAST Ballad Heaven"..


Condition Report

Two clean labels, with bright silver text, a near flawless copy, still housed in birth-sleeve, revealing only the merest sleeve storage hairlines under direct light, plays of course perfect!

Two clean labels, with bright silver text, a near flawless copy, still housed in birth-sleeve, revealing only the merest sleeve storage hairlines under direct light, plays of course perfect!

Gloria Jones - Come Go With Me / still sealed 1966 album - Uptown T-5700 still sealed

Gloria Jones

Come Go With Me / still sealed 1966 album

Uptown : T-5700 still sealed (LP)

For the soul collector who appreciates and seeks out perfection - here is iconic Northern Soul perfection.

This NS Goddess with her seldom encountered album in original state condition.

STILL SEALED - still retaining the company "stereo adaptable" plug sticker on the protective fully attached shrink wrap, total perfection.

tracks include.

1. Come Go With Me
2. Finders Keepers
3. Heartbeat (Parts I + II)
4. Run One Flight Of Stairs
5. Yes, I Really Love You
6. How Do You Tell An Angel
7. Only You
8. I Will Always Remember
9. True Love

At this level of perfectness this Manship Mint is a grail for serious Soul Album collectors.


Condition Report

still sealed in the factory shrink wrap.

still sealed in the factory shrink wrap.

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