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Resolution Records Set Sale List Saturday November 13th, 2010:
Hi again Vinyl Vultures,
Back again with a whole LOAD of great new rare stuff to offer you all…over 225 brand new items just uploaded below…!! All items listed below now have either their own ‘unique’ scan/soundfile link which I’ve provided myself – or – a link to the best Youtube entry I could find. Where possible, there will be a link to an actual image of the item itself on Youtube as well as a clip. It became impossible time-wise to offer unique scans / files for each and every item – life’s too short, so Youtube came to my rescue.
Ordering / Shipping / Payment info at end the of the list.
SOUNDFILES – PLEASE NOTE!! My own ‘unique’ soundfiles are all taken from the actual copy/s of the record offered for sale but 99% of MP3s don’t always sound so good – this is unavoidable. MP3s are so highly compressed that the quality drops whilst also highlight even the tiniest flaws and minor defects in the records but these are NOT scratches/clicks so please do NOT take this as a sign that the records are in bad condition because they are not. Even M- and unplayed stuff doesn’t sound great because of the compression – my written gradings are a more reliable condition guide being 100% honest and as accurate as I can make them so please read them carefully.
List categories are set out as below, and, if you feel I’m too expensive on anything, just make me a ‘fair’ offer – you never know…
(1) 7? singles – all genres:
(2) 12? singles – all genres:
(3) Jazz & Jazz-Fusion LPs:
(4) Soul / Funk / Disco LPs:
(5) Rock-Related & Folk-Funk LPs
(6) Latin & Brazilian-related LPs:
Sleeves graded first where applicable
Some extremely rare Funk LPs this time, some great Brazilian gear and whole load of quality 7?s so dig deep…Here we go…
(1) 7? singles – all genres:
Bobby Penn ‘High-Heel Sneakers’ (50 States / USA / 1960s / M-) £10
( New one on me? Excellent, upbeat ‘Swamp-Funk’ version of the old Robert Higgenbottom classic here – really works well – excellent girlie backing and a great, raspy vocal performance from Bobby himself…stone, STONE mint DJ copy… )
Alvin Cash ‘Doin’ The Creep’ (77 / USA / 1960s / M-) £10
( Again – new one to me…and I thought I’d had / seen all of this ‘Funk Masters’ 7” output but nice to be surprised here – great cut with twanging guitar and solid r-section – cool girlie vocals too – must say the wah-wahs on this are ace…stone mint M/S WD copy here too…. )
7002 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgpugL6PNjM
Lenny Williams ‘Sho Doo Fu Fu Ooh’ / ‘Problem Solver’ (ABC / UK / 1977 / Ex+) £5
( Nice copy of this much-loved Northern Soul / 70s ‘feelgood’ tune – was HUGE on that scene as a new release… )
7003 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyIcwrX5V6I&feature=fvsr
Ray Charles ‘I Don’t Need No Doctor’ (ABC / USA / 1960s / VG+) £15
( First copy of this in a few years now – still a stunning, stunning 45 – just an instant floorfiller – looks a bit rough but plays more like an Ex copy with only very minimal crackle here and there…TUNE…………with The Raelettes sounding mighty FINE on the backing too… )
7004 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AZMxDhUZEs
Alan Copeland ‘Mission: Impossible Theme’ (ABC / USA / 1960s / VG+) £30
( Unusual one!! First-timer for me – crazy tune that mixes up Lalo’s ‘Mission Impossible’ backing track with The Beatles ‘Norweigan Wood’ sung over the top – sounds like a musical ‘car crash’ I know, but, grab a listen and try telling me it doesn’t work? Excellent scat vocals and there’s even a twisted organ solo midway in – like the kinda thing Barbara Moore was doing in the late-60s…recommended…few scuffs here and there – plays wonderfully…was reserved but not paid for last time so I’m now relisting it…SO RARE… )
7005 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Gn486KQlg
Bobby Scott ‘Pity The Poor Man’ / ‘White Line’ (ABC Paramount / USA / 1960s / Ex) £15
( Outstanding, raucous, full-on R&B double-sider – from 1962 at a guess? Great backing from Don Costa and an exemplary vocal performance from BS on both sides – would sound SO great on a big system…few crackles here and there but nuttin’ major – turn the volume UP….!! )
Mongo Santamaria ‘Teminha Para Bebe’ / ‘Last Tango In Paris’ (Accion / Soain / 1973 / Ex+/Ex+) £8
( New one on me – spanking little Jazz Funk workout from MS on totally this totally obscure Spanish label – excellent tune… )
7007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahM0gukqnSc
Intimate Strangers ‘Love Sounds’ / ‘The Track’ (Alaska / UK / 1975 / Ex+) £30
( Lovely copy….always been a ‘mare to track down – great version to Rita Wright’s ‘Touch Me, Take Me’ biggie – more instrumental than that one with just breathy femme vox over a solid backing and with a neat Drumbreak intro too – flip is pure instrumental – wonderful strings and superb guitar work – a peach…!! )
7008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m48wpxFPHQU
The Virtues ‘Meditation Of The Soul’ (Andee / USA / 1960s / VG+) £15
( I’ve no idea who / what inspired these Phillysoul journeymen to write a “Sitar Funk” tune but I’m very glad they did….I have a dream of one day doing a whole ‘sitar’ set with stuff like this and Dave Pike ‘Mathar’, Dorothy Ashby ‘The Moving Finger’, Asha Puthli, Ananda Shankar etc etc – one day, I will…few marks / scuffs on this but it plays one while grade better than VG+…irresistible… )
7009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIUzuSOIDic
Beverley & Duane ‘Take A Ride’ (Ariola / USA / 1979 / Ex) £8
( For me – this is THE best cut on their indemand LP – lovely, lovely little floater which just sucks you in after a few spins – totally infectious 70s Northern that always goes down well when played out – few scuffs and marks here and there cause minor, minor crackle here and there but in no way impinges on the overall enjoyment of this superb 70s Soul tune… )
7010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvF93eHTxGk
The Stringfield Family ‘The Sound Of Disco’ / ‘The Stringfield Hustle’ (Arrest / USA / 1975 / M-) £40
( Rare, rare indie disco double-sider outta Washington, D.C. which really goes off….topside is a full-on Philly / MFSB-styled workout which pumps the love out while the flip is more subtle and reminded me immediately of Tommy Stewart’s killer ‘Fulton County Line’ from his peerless ‘Bump N’ Hustle Music’ LP on Abraxas – cannot recommend this one highly enough – it’s even got a bit of disco flute in it…………oh boy!! Appears 99% unplayed… )
7011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0-2iH-PXDA
Willie Rosario ‘Watusi Boogaloo’ (Atco / USA / 1960s / Ex+) £40
( Willie wrote the book on Latin dance! This man was a Big Apple L-E-G-E-N-D back in the 60s and it’s so refreshing to see stuff like this getting played in clubs again – joyful, irrepressible and completely evocative tune that is just impossible to dislike – beautiful WDJ copy here – flew out last time I listed it…
7012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx4SYeB2UAM
Aretha Frankin ‘Save Me’ (Atlantic / UK / 1967 / VG) £5
( I was reading about ‘Lady Soul’ online a few days back and the writer described here as ‘THE greatest voice of the 20th Century’ – difficult to argue against that statement, as this tune will testify. Just unmissable – and again, impossible to sit still when this kicks in. Sadly this one’s not in great shape – scuffs / marks all over and the middle has been dinked bit it’s still a great player…mighty tune…. )
7013
Ruth Brown ‘I Burned Your Letter’ / ‘Don’t Deceive Me’ (Atlantic / USA / 1960s / Ex) £20
( Ditto the above – another GREAT voice – unmistakeable vocal technique and here on a stone-gold classic slice of good time R&B – just brilliant and I’m now beginning to love some of this early-Soul stuff – it really is like a breath of fresh air…few marks / scuffs here and there but has very little effect on the sound quality….love it…. )
7014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXZN4T-o4xQ
Donny Hathaway ‘Valdez In The Country’ (Atlantic / UK / 1973 / Ex+) £8
( A goodie to be able to offer on 7” – from the much-sampled intro break to the lovely keys and much-copied refrain – oh boy – this is just so warm and lovely – excellent copy and even nicer on a heavily-pressed UK 7”….the man was a talent…. )
7015 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faLu0MReeEg
Rufus Harley ‘Chim Chim Cheree’ / ‘Bagpipe Blues’ (Atlantic / USA / 1960s / M-) £10
( Rare Atlantic Jazz 7” release for the best 2 tracks from this guy’s insane ‘Scotch & Soul’ LP – his take on Jazz was so unusual – how many bagpipe-playing Jazz musicians can there be in the world? Not many…’Mary Poppins’ never sounded like this before…!! WD promo copy too – unplayed… )
John Edwards ‘Claim Jumpin’ / ‘Careful Man’ (Aware / USA / 1973 / Ex+) £8
( 2 good tunes from John – one written by Sam Dees / Bill Brandon and the other by Jimmy Lewis – lovely copy here… )
7017 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk2bFaOc5dI
Rosko ‘Peacemaker’ (AZ / France / 1973 / VG+/Ex+) £15
( Not had one of these in years – crazy French tune from old cheesy 70s DJ Emperor Rosko which is basically him talking turkey over a very, very funky ‘2001’ – such a good/unusual/brilliant little 45 – sleeve is a bit worn but mostly okay – vinyl is good – few scuffs here and there but otherwise nice….TUNE………
7018 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzHkpXGDrxg
Executive Suite ‘When The Fuel Runs Out’ / ‘You Got It’ (Babylon / USA / 1973 / M-) £10
( Outstanding ‘Proto-Disco’ outta NYC – strong shades of early Patrick Adams / Cloud One here – all pumping basslines and quirky keys and floating vibes (Vince Montana, Jr? Sounds like him…) flip is also ace – unplayed copy here… )
Nite Magic Band ‘Disco Ain’t Got No Life’ (Baldwin / USA / 1979 / M-) £25
( Cool to be able to offer a few rare / interesting Disco 45s again – this one’s outta Philly and is definitely ‘later’ rather than ‘proto’ but is none the worse for it – again, loadsa off-key synths and nutty Moogs – it’s all programmed / sequenced but that’s how we like em round here – check those Cosmic syndrums…appears unplayed… )
Francois De Roubaix ‘Astralement Votre’ (Barclay / France / 1975 / M-/M-) £40
( Mosta this guy’s output merits a listen and this one’s no exception – hard to pigeonhole but I’d definitely put this in my “Cosmic” shopping bag. As the title suggests – it’s all spacey stuff with heavy clavs, floaty keys and whirly FX and is completely “unique” in it’s won way – would definitely grace somebody’s collection…I don’t normally bother mentioning stuff like this but the woman on the back of the sleeve is possibly THE most stunningly beautiful female I’ve EVER clapped eyes on…?! Whoosh…
7021 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaG5tVVrX3Y
Jho Archer ‘Natural Woman’ / ‘Call On Me’ (Barclay / France / 1974 / M-/M-) £25
( Beautiful, beautiful 70s funky soul cut on Jho – so floaty and catchy with shuffling rhythms and excellent, muted brass – really unusual and the man’s vocals are also a treat – flip is also well worth a spin but isn’t as good as the topside – stunning condition here for both vinyl and sleeve… )
The Glitter Band ‘Makes You Blind’ (Bell / 1975 / UK / Ex+) £8
( Always makes me smile whenever this one turns up – ya just cannot imagine a band so completely uncool as these boys were EVER producing a tune as good as this is – people LOVE this, FACT!! It’s even been booted onto a 12” in N.Y.C – sampled / cut up / copied all over the shop – it’s how A.W.B would’ve sounded like had they ever REALLY let rip…the only real problem with this is that it’s too short – I’d like it to go on for 10 mins myself…deceptively hard to find, people…this copy’s close to M- but I also have a VG+ copy that I can do for £6…for the less fussy amongst you… )
7023 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqnQXzDfKwo
The Dynamics ‘You’re The Only One’ / ‘Woe Is Me’ (Black Gold / USA / 1974 / M-) £10
( 2 of THE best cuts from their rare / indemand ‘What A Shame’ LP – excellent Soul music…. )
7024 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnwjod-Qbms
Donald Byrd ‘Change (Makes You Wanna Hustle) Pts 1 & 2’ (Blue Note / UK / 1976 / Ex+) £8
( Peachy to have this one in on a 7” – must be rare!!?? Blue Note hardly ever put out 7”s…and this is just a big, long, lovely ride on the Mizell Bros bus all the way round the World and then back to Don Byrd’s studio – few marks here and there but plays reet good – Mizells = Genius = Happy Mark Rez… )
7025 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBVgRuUwkVk
Orchestra Franco Micalizzi ‘Je T’Aime…Moi Non Plus’ (Broadway / Italy / 1969 / VG+/Ex+) £10
( Rare One!! Hard Euro-only version of the Serge Gainsbourg / Jane Birkin smash (from the same year!) with vocals from the one and only….Edda….!! Tuff beats and excellent organ splashes give this a definite edge over the many other versions doing the rounds – I’ve definitely never run into this one before…sleeve has a few creases / light wear but wax is close to perfect…relisted this month cos somebody reserved it last list but was unable to pay…
7026
South Side Coalition ‘Don’t You Wanna Get Down, Get Down’ / ‘The Power-Play’ (Brown Dog / USA / 1975 / M-) £20
( More Tommy Stewart goodness – he’s allover these sides….the man’s touch in the Studio was sublime – he makes those Moogs sing – topside is just outstanding – total synth-disco/funk with brilliant male/female vocal interplay while the flip is pure instrumental with a coupla slamming Drumbreaks in there – again, like the Glitter Band earlier on, these sides are just too short – no 12” of this exists…sob sob…;-((( Wonderful condition… )
7027 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOACIjt8jms
Young-Holt Unlimited ‘California Montage’ (Brunswick / USA / 1960s / Ex+) £10
( Excellent little string-laden instrumental from this talented trio – pure Windy City magic – popular on the Northern scene as an “ender” back in the Blacpool Mecca days – lovely copy here…’Straight Ahead’ on flip is also absolutely superb – great, great double-sider… )
7028 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY71EkaniWY
American Gypsy ‘Angel Eyes’ / ‘‘Lady Eleanor’ (BTM / UK / 1975 / Ex+) £15
( Love, love, LOVE this 45 and I’ll be sad to see it go but needs must…both sides absolutely killer – topside more uptempo and funk-rock with a stunning vocal performance from Steve Clisby but it’s the flip that really gets me – just so evocative and deep – man sounds like he’s going thru total breakdown as he chokes the lyrics out…! Few marks here and there but nothing too intrusive – so, so tough to find on this OG UK 7” press…. )
7029 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNccAAIP3k0&playnext=1&list=PL12C9C4FDB25A09D0&index=89
Midnight Movers ‘Can’t Stand The Heat’ / ‘Mississippi Foxhole’ (Buddah / France / 1974 / Ex+/M-) £8
( Nice French pic baggie issue for these 2 great Funky Soul cuts….lovely condition… )
7030 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDRo1La1swk&playnext=1&list=PLFE4F58D82A42975C&index=42
Cecil Garrett & The Fascinations ‘Bearcat Pts 1 & 2’ (Calla / USA / 1960s / M-) £40
( Nice to have a few things I’ve never had before this list – and here’s another one…pure raunchy Funky R&B on this great old label – exemplary backing with horns high in the mix and CG’s vocals sleazing around in the background…just a complete Club winner and the band REALLY get the chance to show off on Pt 2…recommended, sincerely… )
7031 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUkMXSxHN8c
Johnny Thunder ‘I’m Alive’ (Calla / USA / 1960s / M-) £30
( Best version by a MILE for me – fuzz-drenched and raucous – Johnny gives it LARGE here….stunning condition – massive Mod tune from day dot – don’t miss this…!! )
7032 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ_wzLVhJSs
The Reflections ‘She’s My Summer Breeze’ (Capitol / USA / 1975 / Ex+) £10
( Well – the weather just now is about as far as it gets from being summery so I thought I’d drop this one in to warm you all up…man-oh-man – 2 Step Soul don’t GET deeper than this…talk about painful vocals!! This man sounds like he’s had his heart torn out and then saw it get drop-kicked off a ten storey building!! Well – I’d expect no less from J.R Bailey and Ken Williams who between them wrote and produced this little masterpiece. Trust me, this is LEGEND black music – detuned strings, wailing backing vox and bubbling basslines – it just *does* things to me…, know what I mean? Recommended, sincerely…few surface marks and light crackle – nothing major here… )
7033 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_07eRtx_4OU
Lou Rawls ‘You’ve Made Me So Very Happy’ (Capitol / UK / 1970 / M- £15
( Stand up Sir David of Axelrod…!! Oh boy – whattatune – now then, believe it or not, I ain’t Lou Rawls’s biggest fan – I sometimes find his voice a bit too ‘saccharine sweet’ but it works here cos he keeps it under control and doesn’t go into the cheesy higher registers too often…I think Ax’ musta had a word in the Studio and told him to ‘keep it real’….LOL…ya know I love Axelrod’s work and a lot of his studio trademarks are on display here – little delays, muted brass, conga rolls – it’s all there – and – better still is the fact that this is a magnificent Green/White big ‘A’ Capitol demo in 99% unplayed condition too – beautiful, beautiful piece…I also have an Ex USA copy for £8 in case somebody wants this but doesn’t wanna splash £15 on one…looks a bit rough but plays very, very well… )
7034 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY_LJr3-jl0
A Taste Of Honey ‘I Love You’ (Capitol / UK / 1979 / Ex) £8
( From the harp-led intro with the big string washes right thru to the strident guitar part and hooky piano, as soon as this kicks in you KNOW you are in for a happy 3.5 minutes of listening pleasure…this List is becoming a right old ‘Mark Rez Fave Producers Special’, innit? Tommy Stewart, David Axelrod, Patrick Adams and NOW here come those Mizells again – just pure, pure Studio magic on this track – it’s making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up now just listening to this as I type!! Wonderful 45 that truly doesn’t come up for sale too often and on an even rarer demo too – slightly crackly here and there so keenly priced for y’awl…T-U-N-E…………… )
7035 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS1hh3eIliw
Cannonball Adderley’s Soul Zodiac ‘Taurus’ / ‘Scorpio’ (Capitol / USA / 1972 / M-) £15
( This 7” was only EVER promo-only – it never got a proper release…David Axelrod AGAIN….!! OMG! The man was everywhere in the late-60s / early-70s…love, love, LOVE this 45 – two of THE strongest tracks from the ever-indemand ‘Soul Zodiac’ LP and Rick Holmes narration is just completely ethereal – again – Ax’ is the Studio Master here and directs all around him…simply exquisite…99% unplayed… )
7036 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs-MhicleDg
William Sheller ‘Erotissimo + 2’ (CBS EP / France / 1969 / M-/Ex+) £50
( Seems every record this guy made was/is worth a packet? I’ve not seen hide nor hair of his mega-rare/indemand ‘Lux Aeterna’ LP in years and years now either – and – this is only the second-ever copy of this one I’ve ever had too!! 3 Killer Psyche / Fuzz groovers which really are unique-sounding – this is the soundtrack to a movie – wow – musta been one hell of a movie if the music is anything to go by!! All tracks are absolutely exceptional but I’ve clipped ‘Excitissimo’ here cos I think it’s the one with broadest appeal – what a break…!! Exemplary condition… )
7037 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0jNg2uxmyA
‘Banda Black Rio ‘Som Nosso De Cada Dia’ (CBS / Brazil / 1978 / VG+) £30
( Nice 7? that was mixed in by DJ Nuts in his “Cultura Copia” mix – great Jazz / Funk / Fusion cut which kills it…coolly mastered @ 33 RPM )
7038 http://www.4shared.com/audio/d2AaVjLA/Banda_Black_Rio_-_Som_Nosso_de.html
The Eddy Jacobs Exchange ‘Love (Your Pain Goes Deep)’ (Columbia / USA / 1970 / Ex+) £15
( From the same outfit that gave us the Killer Deep Funker ‘Pull My Coat’ and this one’s really good too – not out and out Funk though – but definitely Soul with a Funk “edge” if that means anything….also arranged by that great talent, Harry Whittaker, who worked extensively with Roy Ayers – this one really surprised me when I put it on – just a superb vocal performance from Eddy J here and some stunning girlie backing with some awesome wah-wah guitar work in the background – actually sounds like Jimi Hendrix is in the Studio!! Grab a listen – superb tune – Mono / Stereo demo in nice general shape, few marks / scuffs here and there but nuttin too bad – a cracker….one of THE most interesting records on the whole List so far for me…as originally done by Frankie Beverley and the Butlers, of course… )
The Invaders ‘Stop Teasing’ / ‘Invaders At The Carnival’ (Columbia / France / 1960s / M-/M-) £25 £15
( Rare French pic sleeve for these 2 cool Laurel Aitken written-produced Skin Reggae sides – immaculate condition… )
Grand Strand ‘Laredo’ (Creative Arts / USA / 1970s / M-) £60
( South Carolina funk obscurity with a Modern Soul edge, flip is folk/funk soul. Still very unknown at the moment, could take off in the right hands…obscure as hell…great brass.. )
Soul On Delivery ‘Crescent Boogie’ / ‘Hustle (Dance Of The Day)’ (Decca / UK / 1975 / Ex+) £15
( More great UK Funk – both sides have their different merits – ‘Hustle’ is my fave with more of a driving beat and heavy basslines – ‘Crescent Boogie’ is more varied with some great brass, bass and drum parts and some cheeky strings – file alongside F.B.I, The Glitter Band, Cymande etc betc – absolute cracking Drumbreak on ‘Hustle’ too – a brilliant little double-sider…very, very tough to find…nice copy here… )
Sam Jacobs ‘Foxy’ / ‘Gotta Keep On Dancin’ (Dis-Go / USA / 1978 / Ex+) £75
( Off the clock, Jazz-tinged Modern Soul with a strong Funk edge. ‘Foxy’ was spun by Ian Wright on his very recent Jazzman Radio appearance and is a big spin for him, the flip is equally good….rare one… )
The Precisions ‘If This Is Love (I’d Rather Be Lonely)’ (Drew / USA / 1960s / VG+) £12
( Nice price here for a quality Northern classic – that intro will ALWAYS send shivers down my spine….has had many, many plays but sounds absolutely GREAT…. )
7044 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9lqDWHgEkw
Hot Butter ‘Getting Off’ / ‘Getting On’ (Dynamo / USA / 1975 / M-) £30
( Rare One!! Dunno if this is the same Hot Butter who did the weird Moog / Electronic / EZ gear over here in the UK (must be, I guess?) but this 45 is just something ELSE – next level etc etc – possibly THE Craziest / Moogiest / Druggiest record on the whole List and one I never EVER see for sale…just banging synths, granite-hard rhythm section and phlanged strings across both sides – just builds and builds – stone, STONE minter…OFF-THE-CLOCK and definitely not for the faint-hearted…as sampled / rinsed by David Holmes back in the day too… )
7045 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY–U145mlE
The Singin’ Fools ‘Love Is A Beautiful Thing’ (EMI / France / 1977 / M-/M-) £20
( Wow – the New Discoveries just keep on coming this List, right? Absolutely Stone Mint, unplayed copy of this…deep breath..Cosmic / Disco / Jazz / Funk / Orchestral / Sampledelic / Female / Vocal / Insane slab of otherwordliness – as ever, the best ones take some time to make an impact – check the clip here and tell me this ain’t good….? Wow wow wow… )
The Isley Brothers ‘Between The Sheets’ (voc/inst) (Epic / UK / 1983 / M-) £6
( Killer Isley’s groove and wasn’t much of a hit over here so didn’t chart and was deleted quick which it’s always been tough to find – solid gold sleaze on that “Porno Groove” tip – much-sampled bassline and keys in Hip Hop – most famously by Notorious B.I.G on ‘Big Poppa but also by legion other artists down the years – check it – baaaaad groove…stone minter here… )
7047 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glhdcJ7K3XM
Barbara Love ‘Across The Universe’ / ‘Alice’ (Epic / USA / 1970s / Ex+) £10
( We’ve not had any “barking mad” Fab Four covers round here for a while so here’s one for ya…West Coast ‘Sunshine Pop’-sounding, sitar-led version with wailing vox from Barbara (whoever she was…?) Interestingly ‘kooky’ – even more unusual Epic Radio Station demo copy here too… )
Pleasure ‘Ghettos Of The Mind’ (Fantasy / USA / 1976 / Ex) £8
( Csmic Jazz Funk from Wayne Henderson & Co – slightly ruff copy (tatty labels) so priced low….
7049 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1Pw12Gw9VA
Floaters & Shu-Ga ‘For Your Love’ (Fee / USA / 1975 / Ex+) £15
( More lovely 2 Step Soul this List – and this one’s always been an indemander – has all of the classic ingredients for a good Stepper – deep, deep basslines, male / female vocal interplay and staccato backing + rising brass – cracking tune – my first-ever copy…sorry that this Youtube link is so lo-fi – it sounds very bright on my 7? here… )
7050 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EashRFcZCTw
Bendik Singers ‘Law Of The Land Pts 1 & 2’ (Flower / Norway / 1974 / Ex+) £75
( Rare Norwegian-only 45 that was reissued a good few years back by the MIGHTY Wah Wah records (Hi Dom!) Very rare on original 45 and a total killer to boot. Would go down well on many Soul / Funk / Psyche / Mod scenes…highly recommended tune that apparently was THE ‘must have’ Rare Groove spin in Norway a few years ago…exemplary copy here… )
Dotti Wright ‘Eclipse Of A Lover’ / ‘Pain Of Love’ (F-M / USA / 1960s / M-) £50
( 2 great Femme Soul sides here – topside is much-collected Xover Soul while flip is stunning Deep Soul…outta Chicago from, at a guess, 1970? Lovely condition and apart from that, I can tell you next to nothing else about this hopelessly obscure USA 7”… )
7052 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzXuHIuUDxY
Georges Garvarantz ‘Le Temps Des Loups’ (FM / France / 1960s / Ex+/VG+) £30 £20
( ‘Nuther rare OST recording from GG – man could churn em out, couldn’t he?! He also gave us ‘They Came To Rob Las Vegas’ and ‘Un Beau Monstre’ and others…this one was 7” only and the topside is a great, great uptempo funky/jazz jam that is heavy on the drama and searing brass plus obligatory darting strings and FX pedals all over the wah-wah guitar – brilliant actually – loads going on – sadly the vinyl ain’t M- has deffo had a good few plays and has a little bit of audible crackle so I’ve half-priced this in effect – the sleeve is as-new and just has mild wear and tear…cracking OST piece… )
7053 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Tz03DapUE
Bobby Lee Fears ‘Exodus’ (Forward / USA / 1960s / Ex+) £25
( Somebody was trying to tell me last week that this was Northern Soul??!! W.T.F!? If this is Northern, I’ll never go to another NS gig again in my life…it’s pure Gospel Funk with heavy, heavy brass and a screaming, pulpit-bashing vocal performance from BLF (whoever he was?! Think he was in the Ohio Playes early on?) – totally unique and definitely one I’ve never run into before – minimal info on the label – and – the credits just confirmed my Gospel suspicions – co-written by yours, mine and God’s friend, Pat Boone…few surface scuffs but plays like a dream – actually looks like it needs a clean…. )
Irma Thomas ‘She’ll Never Be Your Wife’ (Fungus / USA / 1970s / Ex+) £5
( S/S demo copy of this down-home, grits ‘n’ gravy-styled belter from another wonderful vocalist – plods along beautifully… )
7055
Morris Jefferson ‘One More Time’ / ‘It’s The Last Time Around For Me’ (Good Luck / USA / 1980 / Ex+) £15
( More niceness from the Windy C – this label is a subsidiary of GEC who gave us Starvue, Heaven and Earth etc etc – 2 classy midpacers on this 7” – wonderful instrumentation and a tremendous vocal performance from MJ – I believe he was actually lead singer in Heaven and Earth – anybody confirm/deny? Few minor scuffs – otherwise completely clean… )
7056 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6AtfJRTFTI
Reuben Wilson ‘I’ll Take You There’ (Groove Merchant / USA / 1974 / M-) £8 £5
( Excellent little keys-led version of the Staple Singers standard…needs a clean… )
7057
The Talismans ‘Tempo’ / ‘Africa’ (GT / France / 1970s / Ex+/Ex) £15
( Yet another completely absurd / bizarre record from France in the 1970s…I just don’t know what to make of some of these records – hard to make comparisons with anything else as I think stuff like this is just totally unique…? If there’s one comparison I could make, it’d be Max-B, same breathy vocals with congas high in the mix and an organ bubbling away in the background – crazy stuff –have a listen to the clip and decide for yourselves…. )
Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington ‘You Got Me Worried’ / ‘Good And Juicy’ (Hep’ Me / USA / 1960s / M-) £20
( Excellent (and rare!) Bluesy Funk which also has a strong dash of Soul in there too – I ain’t a big Blues fan but this is good – with Moogs, Clavs and some nice guitar work without being too dull and repetitive like a lot of Blues can be – a goodie folks – seems unplayed… )
Big Tom ‘No Thank You Mr, Pusher’ / ‘Upsy Daisy’ (Here & Now / USA / 1960s / M-) £75
( Beautiful M- copy of this indemand Mod / Psyche / Funk track that has grown in demand since it was picked up by Rob Bailey and included on his “Le Beat Bespoke” series a while back. Selling for £100++ elsewhere…impossibly obscure and in wonderful shape here…reminds me of Alan Trajan’s ‘Speak To Me, Clarissa’ – remember that? )
7060 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9ojcA66rSY
O.V. Wright ‘We’re Still Together’ (Hi / USA / 1979 / M-) £8
( Excellent mid-paced Modern Soul cut from ever-reliable O.V….lovely condition… )
7061 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrZqJGriQ-A
Holland-Dozier ‘Why Can’t We Be Lovers’ (Invictus / USA / 1972 / M-) £8 £5
( If ever the clichéd descriptive word ‘Classic’ was fittingly used, here is the occasion…lovely copy…. )
7062 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egs7vH5alSg
Willie Fisher ‘One Way Street’ / ‘Disco Street’ (Jama / UK / 1983 / M-) £20
( Nuther great little funky disco tune here which just bops along magnificently – Stu Gardner production – the Disco version is actually pretty ‘Cosmic’ with rising synths, rolling basslines and breathy femme vocals – really, really nice tune and so much rarer on UK press than any other format…first-timer for me…
T.H.A.T. ‘Lady, Lady’ / ‘What Goes Around Comes Around’ (Jeree / USA / 1983 / M-) £20
( From the same label that gave us the mighty Family Of Eve ‘Please Be Truthful’ comes this tasty little double-sider – topside is a real good dancer – set at mid pace with wonderful vocals and fantastic backing while the flip is more downtempo but is equally worthy – seems unplayed…
T.H.A.T. ‘I’ll Be Forever Loving You’ / ‘Sweet Lady If Mine’ (Jeree / USA / 1984 / M-) £20
( Ditto the above – 2 more good sides – topside ihere is more of a 2 Stepper though and sounded really warm and bubbly as I played thru it today…again – inplayed copy… )
Leroy Morrison ‘Disco Fever’ (voc/inst) (Jemkl / USA / 1977 / M-) £30
( More peaktime Disco madness this List – outta FLA in ’77 so right in the middle of the Disco boom – just another off the wall Disco banger which goes right off on the inst flip – wailing synths, syndrums and banging percussion – stone minter…. )
Lowell Fulsom ‘Talkin’ Woman’ (Kent / USA / 1960s / M-) £12
( Classic funky R&B track from a Master…stone minter…£50+ on UK Sue press nowadays…
7067 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnWFvbRQdn4
The Inner Circle Band ‘I See You’ / ‘Song Of The Swallow’ (Kingston / Jamaica / 1960s / VG) £10
( Weird one? Totally loving this, almost “lounge” style Reggae that merges into JA Psych with fuzz guitar…I know – a real old mash-up – but it works…a bit rough but plays well so priced low… )
Joey Gilmore ‘Got It Together’ / ‘It’s My Own Fault’ (Lauderdale Int / USA / 1975 / M-) £25 £15
( Definitely one of this guy’s rarest 45s – almost on a par with his 2 Saadia indemanders – 2 sides of solid FLA bluesy Funk straight outta the top drawer…again – immaculate condition… )
7069 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOUi0bvxnTQ
Mel Torme ‘Comin ‘Home Baby’ / ‘Right Now’ (London / UK / 1960s / Ex+) £20
( Stunning copy of this outrageous double-sider – so cool on a UK London press, eh?
7070 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVF6kyFH1mI
Piero Umiliani ‘Sweden, Heaven & Hell’ (London / Germany / 1960s / Ex+/Ex+) £8 £5
( Cool sleeve on this German pressing… )
7071 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bWQlLtQJeA
Prophecy ‘What Ever’s Your Sign (You Got To Be Mine) Pts 1 & 2’ (Mainstream / USA / 1975 / M-) £15
( My man, Tommy Stewart’s on duty here again – great ‘Symphonic Funk’ here – another VERY unusual / interesting production from Tommy here – very dark / dense with syncopated backing and floating vibes + trippy flute parts – very, very, VERY good 45 – stone mint WDJ copy here too – recommended, people…
7072 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qTXBzp5bdc
Rita ‘Sexologie’ / ‘Erotica’ (Major Minor / UK / 1969 / M-) £30 £20
( Stone, stone mint copy of this exceptional double-sider – pure Porno Funk – and in a lovely Major Minor custom baggie too… )
7073 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RnuLLS0Rhw
Anita Harris ‘Lies’ (London / USA / 1960s / M-) £25
( Well – here’s a surprise – I wasn’t aware that this lady had ever recorded anything that might be of interest to us – well, that’s just changed…this is a smouldering, sleazy, bongo-led little vocal tune which completely threw me when I listened to it – so, so good and definitely one for the Psyche fans out there – immaculate London promo copy too… )
7074 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj2uXcANTnc
Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity ‘Save Me Pts 1 & 2’ (Marmalade / France / 1968 / VG+/VG+) £10
( Just a great version – right up there with ‘Retha’s own for me – sadly a long way from M-/M- sleeve has some wear and tear + seam splits and wax has had many plays and looks kinda rough but plays thru just fine – total bargain here… )
7075 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDIq64ZOvW4
Sarah Vaughan ‘Whatever Lola Wants’ (Mercury / USA / 1960s / Ex+) £15
( Unusual little tune from Sarah – sultry dancefloor R&B with strong Jazz undertones all finished off with Ms Vaughan’s wonderfully sultry vocals…love it… )
7076 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g5YNPzr8NM
Gene Dozier and the Brotherhood ‘A Hunk Of Funk’ / ‘One For Bess’ (Minit / USA / 1960s / Ex+) £8 £4
( Two good sides from Gene – heavyweight 60s instrumentals with driving backbeats – nice copy here at a very fair price… )
7077 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S949vE_5e4Y
Lou Rawls ‘A Natural Man’ (MGM / 1960s / France / VG/VG+) £8 £5
( Cool French pic bag copy of this excellent midtempo Northern mover – sleeve is a bit rough but vinyl is pretty good…great tune… )
7078 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvoRDZsD078
King Hannibal ‘Rerun’ / ‘Ain’t Nobody Perfect’ (Miracle / USA / 1978 / Ex+) £25
(Very underrated artist, this guy and this one’s definitely his rarest 45…2 very strong sides here – topside is an excellent Jazz Funk instrumental with parping horns, tuff skins and neat gee-tar picking – but – flip is more my bag – a tortured, down home Deep Soul wailer with King H giving it his all over a staccato backing and just pleadin’ his case…a cracking 45 – first timer for me… )
Seleno Clarke ‘Soulful Drop’ / ‘Memphis Boogaloo’ (M.O.C / USA / 1960s / M-) £20
( Nice to see this one arrive again – always a good seller – 2 strong funky Club sides – all instrumental – outta Memphis… )
7080 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWmy4CsgTrw&playnext=1&list=PL00B1E15D647944FE&index=97
Cookie Thomas ‘Black Velvet Soul Pts 1 & 2’ (Mon-Tab / USA / 1970s / Ex) £75
( Is this an uknown? Sultry Sister Soul / Funk Business, Funky Soul with a mellow “Jazz Tinged” undercurrent, amazing tune that is impossible to ignore…tune…slightly crackly so priced down from £125… )
Perfect Touch ‘Merry Go Round’ / ‘Boogie Tonight’ (Morning Glory / USA / 1980 / M-) £15
( Tuff little Detroit double-sider – Produced by Lee McDonald himself – topside is a cool midpacer but the flip is where it’s at for me – uptempo Modern Soul dancer with great brass and cheeky keyboard splashes – stone mint copy here.. )
7082 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGdmD2VI-OM&playnext=1&list=PL9A55F495ED8D6579&index=95
Ennio Morricone ‘Sans Mobile Apparent’ / ‘Senza Motivo Apparent’ (Motors / France / 1971 / Ex+/Ex) £20 £10
( Rare Morricone OST release from the 1971 Philippe Labro movie – moody, dark and uncompromising – just how we like ‘em…! )
7083 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5oeJsHSU_0
Billy Woost ‘Body, Body Love’ / ‘Signorina’ (New Polaris / Italy / 1977 / Ex+/M-) £40
( Killer 45!! Outstanding Disco tracks taken from this guy’s massively indemand LP – topside really is unique – shuffling rhythm which just sucks you in with clavs, echoplex and darting strings – just amazing – wish it was longer – so inventive….so different – flip is also worthy but a little more ‘regular’ sounding – again, acid strings and breathy femm vox make this well worth a listen too…RECOMMENDED…!! )
Ron Holden ‘I Need Ya’ (Now / USA / 1973 / M-) £20
( Decent little bass-heavy Funky Disco track from the ‘I’ll Forgive And Forget’ man…recently comped by Kon and Amir – never been easy to find….superb…
7085 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGpX5kej9ZA&playnext=1&list=PLCE673B3E0A13F144&index=10
Norman T. Washington ‘Same Thing All Over’ / ‘You’ve Been Cheating’ (Pama / UK / 1968 / M-) £15 £8
( Unplayed Copy!! In a stone mint Pama custom baggie too – 2 strong Skinhead / Mod sides here with great Hammond splashes – pure late-60s pressure – on this peerless label – never been out of it’s bag…Alan ‘Mohawks’ Hawkshaw on the B3 here… )
Jerri Jackson ‘Let Me Try’ / ‘I Can Almost Believe’ (Parallax / USA / 1960s / VG+) £50 £25
( Wow – some STUNNING 45s this month, eh? Not had a sniff of one of these in years – really, really love this – the guitar lick on ‘Let Me Try’ will definitely see ya getting an imaginary plectrum out – lotta people plump for the flip here as it’s more ‘Northern’ in style and is definitely worthy – I prefer the topside though – it’s a total banger – if this was one grade cleaner, I’d confidently slap £60 / £75 on it cos it’s a definite rarie…lotsa scuffs / surface marks but plays good, as the soundfile will attest…TUNE…promo copy too… )
The Montclairs ‘Baby (You Know I’m Gonna Miss You’) Pts 1 & 2 (Paula / USA / 1974 / M-) £6 £3
( Exquisite slowie from the ‘Hey You, Don’t Fight It’ guys… )
7088 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPf8mAb7o4U
Mina ‘Zum Zum Zum’ / ‘Sacumdi, Sacumda’ (PDU / Italy / 1960s / M-/M-) £10 £5
( 2 sides of excellent 60s Italian nonsense from our favourite Diva… )
7089 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysc791A-u5A&playnext=1&list=PL5738A1F83D91B818&index=38
Wayne Spence & Smiling Faces ‘Thank God For Peace’ / ‘Love Is Stronger Than Hate’ (Peace / USA / M- / Ex+) £50
( Fantastic and raw Gospel Fink outta Cleveleand, Ohio – lovely, lovely thing… )
Krissi K ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ (People / UK / 1974 / M-) £30 £15
( Excellent Funky Reggae version of Jean Knight’s ‘Mr Big Stuff’ – beautiful vocals and a great, great backing track – heavy on the trombone action…flip is also WELL good ‘Stick Up’ – like a UK Funk cut which actually reminds me of stuff like The Lovelites, First Choice etc etc great strings, bongos and girlie backing – this flew out last time I listed it and is a wonderful double-sider…immaculate condition )
Chaquito ‘Ironside’ (Philips / UK / 1972 / M-) £6 £3
( Johnny Gregory goes all out on this funky / library version of the Quincy Jones track – heavy brass and conga action on this…good version in nice shape… )
France Gall ‘Le Coeur Qui Jazze + 3’ (Philips EP / France / 1960s / VG+/VG+) £12
( Always love having this in – pure 60s kitsch and now the preserve of ad men everywhere – sleeve is just slightly worn and vinyl has seen a good few plays but pretty good all things considered…. )
7093 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHJw3-xNkEE
Mavis Staples ‘Love Gone Bad’ (Phono / USA / 1983 / M-) £8
( No mistaking THAT voice – used to great effect here on this excellent mid-paced Modern Soul dancer…appears unplayed… )
7094
The Philadelphia All-Stars ‘Let’s Clean Up The Ghetto voc/inst’ (PIR / UK / 1974 / Ex) £8 £4
( Such a good record – the backing track here was / is so different for it’s time – syncopated basslines and rumbling congas and shuffling keys – so, so good – great lyrics and sterling vocal performances from Teddy Pendergrass (R.I.P), Archie Bell, Jean Carn, Lou Rawls and a whole stella of stars from PIR Records – love this so much – not M- so priced low – making a big comeback…plays beautiful… )
7095 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV2srxQJws8
Lee Rogers ‘Double Love Situation’ / ‘Love And Life (Go Hand In Hand’) (Platinum Sound / USA / 1979 / M-) £8
( Detroit Soul stalwart near the end of his career at this point – turns in a coupla solid midpacers – unplayed copy here… )
Lee Rogers ‘Second Thoughts Pts 1 & 2’ (Platinum Sound / USA / 1979 / M-) £10
( Interesting and unusual pair of tunes from Lee – more like a tripy, cosmic funky jam – nicely deep basslines and a good, thoughtful arrangement with some bizarre percussion going on – a goodie…again – 100% M-… )
Fred & The New JBs ‘It’s The JBs Monaurail Pts 1 & 2’ (Polydor / France / 1972 / Ex+/M-) £10
( One of Fred’s best – nice on a French pic bag issue – beautifully clean…. )
7098 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frTmfmBdsxk
Wille Parker ‘You Got Your Finger In My Eye’ / ‘I Live The Life I Love’ (President / UK / 1967 / Ex) £10
( Few light scuffs here and there – nuttin major – lovely UK President press for these 2 solid slabs of Windy City Northern Soul – UK pressings are SO much better than most USA pressings… )
7099 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqwFjpEvoFA
Mitch Mitchell – Gene King ‘Never Walk Out On You’ / ‘Inst’ (Prix / USA / 1973 / M-) £50
( 100% unplayed copy of this immense slab of stoned “Psychedelic Soul” perfection and is one of those tunes that I never tire of hearing. Pretty sure Dante Carfagna first championed this? Either a way it’s a supreme slab of wax…. )
7100 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG8WITXpbw8
Bo Diddley ‘Bo Diddley’ (Pye International / UK / 1962 / Ex+) £15
( Just timeless – so good to be able to offer a lovely clean copy on UK press of this extremely ‘momentous’ tune – remember, no Bo Diddley no UK R&B…I’ll dig out a Pye International custom sleeve for this one too – ok? )
7101 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgBbmuD_LQw
Jobell & The Orchestra De Salsa ‘Never Gonna Let You Go’ / ‘Disco Version’ (Pye / UK / 1977 / M-) £15
( Wow – never seen this on UK before? Musta been a teeny press and then sold zip upon release – one of THE best Latin Disco records on the whole circuit and as HUGE on the Northern scene (Blackpool Mecca) as a new release back in the mid-70s – stunning piece…Disco version REALLY lets rip… )
7102 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDhVT6SneB8
Lorez Alexandria ‘I’m Wishin’ / ‘Endless’ (Pzazz / USA / 1960s / Ex+) £30
( Whattatune…!! Just a wonderful vocal from Lorez over a stoned, lay Jazzual backing track – just about impossible to find clean nowadays…recommended…
7103 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue0v55VXb7E
Marsha Wilson ‘Love Is Gonna Get You’ (Quadrastone / USA / 1960s / M-) £75
( RARE RARE RARE…just a stunner from LA – obscure as hell and right in that Folk / Funk / Femme Soul bag that we all know and love – reminds me a lot of Vashti Bunyan / Christine Harwood etc etc – an honest and sincere recommendation if you are into that kinda bag…STONE MINTER… )
Hot Chocolate ‘Go Go Girl’ (RAK / UK / 1972 / Ex) £15
( Not had one of these in a coupla years now….always brings a smile to my face when I think of what these boys went onto become…LOL…never mind all of that – here we get a completely solid slab of UK Psyche at it’s very best – few scuffs to the wax and I’ll definitely dig up a RAK custom bag for this one too… )
71o5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4FXn6uFt9M
Jose Feliciano ‘Golden Lady’ (RCA / USA / 1974 / Ex+) £30
( So tough to find on 7” – this is my first-ever copy, I think? No need for any long blurb here – you either know and love this or ya don’t – cool promo copy here too… )
7106 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76PiLoypkyw
Bill Harris ‘Am I Cold, Am I Hot’ (RCA / USA / 1970s / M-) £10
( Blue label press…with The Brothers ‘Are You Ready For This’ on the flip… )
7107 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOTQMb8ek0c
Sammy Gordon & The Hip Huggers ‘Making Love Pts 1 & 2’ (Red Greg / USA / 1976 / M-) £5
( Disco / Moog Extravaganza…c/o Patrick Adams, Greg Carmichael and Fay Hauser…unplayed copy here from Brooklyn’s finest…………….. )
7108 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myrzGUw0Brg
Vanusa ‘Hey Joe’ (RCA / Brazil / 1969 / VG+) £25 £15
( Nicely funky 45, as included by the “Brazilian Beat Brooklyn” DJ’s on their ‘Baile Funk’ mix. Starts off with a relentless guitar riff and horn line + Vanusa’s inimitable vocals which SO match the tune, some nice orchestral strings too good measure too…Esoteric? Mark Rez wrote the book, baby…!! )
7109 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pODJVELEbUM
Teddy Hill & The Southern Soul ‘What Condition My Condition Is In’ (Rice / USA / VG+ / 1960s) £50
( Rare, rare version of the Bettye Lavette / First Edition killer…just superb…with a horns and drum / bass breakdown around the 1.20 mark. I think this may have had exposure on the Mod/Northern scene? )
Milton Floyd ‘I’m A Shadow’ / ‘Anyway I Can’ (RIM / USA / 1960s / M-) £20
( Unplayed copy here – stone, stone Minter – 2 fantastic sides…. )
7111 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwRCWbFu2Dg
Mark Murphy ‘Love’ (Riverside / USA / 1960s / Ex+) £30
( More excellence from Murphy – here’s another dancefloor winner in the same sorta vein as his killer ‘Why Don’t You Do Right’ – if anything, this one is rarer…lovely, lovely 45 on a totally clean Riverside USA pressing…. )
Ricardo Ray ‘Nitty Gritty’ / ‘Mony, Mony’ (Roulette / UK / 1968 / Ex) £15
( Cracking Latin / Soul double-sider – ya cannot go wrong with stuff like this – so much rarer on UK press than USA – in fact – I’d never seen a UK 7” of this before this one came in… )
7113 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u0t_cKG6v0&playnext=1&list=PL80C83B41C41B0B32&index=35
Johnny Morisette ‘Meet Me At The Twistin’ Place’ (SAR / USA / 1960s / Ex+) £5
( Tasty little R&B cut from the ‘I’m Hungry’ man – flip ‘Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere’ is also worth a mention… )
7114 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmyHDRJe3TA
Eugene Blacknell ‘Holding On’ (Seaside / USA / 1970s / M-) £40
( This one’s an absolute CRACKER – first time I’ve ever had this and I’d guess that it was his last-ever 7”? Synth-driven, uptempo Modern Soul instrumental which actually reminds me a LOT of King Tutt ‘You Got Me Hung Up’ – seriously – baaaad tune and I’m amazed that nobody’s been playing this on the Northern scene – it’s tailor-made for club play in today’s market…unplayed copy here – highly recommended… )
7115 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V6Kefs2xNI
Gloria Taylor ‘What I Want’ (Selector Sound / USA / 1960s / VG+) £75
( Sublime Femme Soul from this amazing artist, one of the hardest to find on the label – this is only the second copy I’ve EVER seen for sale. Has the exact same feel as the massively indemand ‘How Can You Say It’ …..slightly ruff-looking so priced accordingly – plays beautifully…. )
Eddie Bo ‘What You Gonna Do’ / ‘Fallin’ In Love Again’ (Seven B / USA / 1960s / Ex+) £30
( Did this guy ever put a foot wrong? 99% of what he was involved in has been great – here’s another – has had some Northern spins but for me is more Funk with exemplary girlie backing vox and some nift gee-tar picking going on in the background – the good grooves just keep on coming…lovely, lovely copy too…both sides so good… )
Flip Flop Stevens ‘Let’s Do That Thing Pts 1 & 2’ (Shiptown / USA / 1960s / Ex) £20
( Raucous, brassy Funk double-sider outta NC that has gone as high as £100 in it’s time – but not today – needs a clean… )
Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers ‘Bustin’ Loose Pts 1 & 2’ (Source / USA / 1978 / M-) £5
( Who remembers Go-Go? That short-lived black music phenomenon from the late-70s / early-80s – largely based in Washington D.C. – well, Chuck Brown was one of THE main men behind that scene and this here release was kinda his ‘Piece De Resistance’ and still sounds mighty fine to me…as sampled by Nelly a few years back now…spotless copy here…. )
7119 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwHi10qX8u8
Rufus Thomas ‘The Breakdown Pts 1 & 2’ (Stax / France / 1972 /Ex+/Ex+) £8
( All I can say is B-R-A-I-N-F-R-E-E-ZE… )
7120 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdDRh4EZstE&playnext=1&list=PLB5DF87F57EC13CA0&index=54
Gil Scott-Heron ‘The Bottle’ (Strata-East / France / 1975 / M-/M- £20
( Unplayed OG press copy of this startlingly good record – only ever issued in France on 7” for some reason? Believe me – this one is totally unplayed – cool pic baggie too… )
7121 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upKsTCKYm4E
Saint John ‘Stand-Up (Baby)’ (Strawberry / Canada / 1972 / M-) £300
(Yep – big price for a BIG tune…just a G-R-A-I-L and on so many Want Lists I receive here thesedays…wanna comparison? Sounds like James Brown jamming with Rhon Silva….killer Deep Funk – many are called but few are chosen… appears 99% unplayed? Someone has written 632 on the label – my guess is that this is the USD price somebody recently paid for this…just realised what the intro on this reminds me of too – Danser’s Inferno ‘Sombre Guitar’ – imagine doing a DJ set with these 2 mixed in back-to- back – PHEW……….. )
Billy Preston ‘Billy’s Bag’ (Sue / UK / 1966 / Ex) £10
( Incredibly good shape for a 44 year old record…middle has now been dinked but plays beautifully with only minimal crackle – massive Northern Soul oldie… )
7123 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L70YYIIwcSQ
Baby Washington ‘Your Fool’ / ‘Run My Heart’ (Sue / USA / 1960s / Ex+) £12
( Again – such good shape for a record of this age – 2 big NS faves here with the excellent midtempo dancer on the topside getting my vote every time… )
7124 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uNlXRYEn1U
Ester Byrde ‘Touch Me – Take Me’ / ‘Tracks Of Love’ (Survival / UK / 1970s / M-) £100
( Ever-indemand UK-only 45 which is actually a superb version of Rita Wright….huge Drums on this and the instrumental flip was actually also recently comped by Kon & Amir – unplayed copy here, kids… )
7125 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1spSqPL7kI
Marvin Gaye ‘A Funky Space Reincarnation Pts 1 & 2’ (Tamla / USA / 1979 / M-) £8
( Never seen this on a 7” before? So cool – one of Marvin’s MOST Cosmic recordings (and he did a few!) and it really is a totally ‘free’ jam with so much going on in the backing that it makes me feel dizzy just listening to this again – lovely / rare Tamla WDJ copy here – unplayed…has to be rare? Possibly never actually got fully released and went to Radio Stations only? )
7126 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p6qz7NYrZY&playnext=1&list=PL1D21B796BC2C332A&index=25
The Supremes ‘Bad Weather’ (Tamla Motown / UK / 1973 / Ex+) £8
( Such a good tune on these Diana Ross-less Supremes…just a lovely, lazy slab of Femme funky-soul that is completely infectious and an instant dancefloor filler – lovely copy here… )
7127 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVdMEghXw9Y
Sunny & The Sunliners ‘Trick Bag’ (Tear Drop / USA / 1960s / Ex) £12
( Great Texan outfit these guys and this is a cracking little funky workout with strong shades of ‘Hip Drop’ here – excellent horns and a wonderful stop/start riddim that definitely keeps you interested…tune…few scuffs = light crackle = nothing horrendous… )
The Grace Gospel Singers ‘Let This Traveler In’ / ‘Jesus Will Lead The Way’ (Tuska / USA / 1970s / M-) £30
( Sublime “Deep Soul” styled Gospel tracks on this impossibly rare label out of Atlanta, GA….!! )
Garland Green ‘Jealous Kind Of Fella’ (Uni / USA / 1960s / M-) £20
( Absolutely meltingly achingly gorgeous midtempo Northern Soul tune from right outta the top drawer – OMG – Garland Green had the voice of an angel – this is a lovely, lovely copy too – wonderful… )
7130 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DD91dMGSdI
Mystic Five ‘Girls Get Out Of The Way – Let A Woman Come In’ (Unity / USA / 1970s / M-) £15
( Rare Sister Funk tune that will have it’s 15 minutes of fame one day – a cracker – right in that Voices Of East Harlem kinda bag – nice and raucous too – great slowie ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ on the flip too – spotless copy… )
7131 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PJMfrS044U
Lou Courtney ‘Rubberneckin’ / ‘Do The Horse’ (Verve / USA / 1960s / M-) £10
( 2 great funky Club sides from the ever-reliable Lou – Elvis Presley also did a killer version of ‘Rubberneckin’ too – spotless copy… )
7132 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69vS0DpUkp0&feature=fvst
The Natura’elles ‘Show Me The Way’ (Venture / USA / 1960s / Ex+) £8
( Lovely mid-paced girlie Northern – nice condition and at a fair price…. )
7133 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt0hSescHWA
Street People ‘I Wanna Spend My Whole Life With You’ (Vigor / USA / 1976 / M-) £5
( Peaktime USA 70s ‘symphonic’ Soul/Disco which was a massive tune on the Northern scene as a new release back in the day (Blackpool Mecca) – I have 4 copies here – 2 are promos with the same track on both sides and 2 that have the other killer from the LP ‘Wanna Slow Dance With You Baby’ on the flip – let me know which one you want when you order – ok? )
7134 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFoehPq_Z20
Tower Of Power ‘This Time It’s Real’ / ‘Soul Vaccination’ (WB / USA / 1973 / M-) £8
( Fair price for this excellent Xover dancer which I’ve seen as high as £25 on other Lists – completely infectious…unplayed copy here… )
7135 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq45-T2e-1g
Ohio Players ‘Funky Worm’ (Westbound / USA / 1973 / Ex) £5
( Huge sample source for Dr Dre, Snoop, Beastie Boys etc etc – crazy track…just needs a clean –which I’ll do… )
7136 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEscJWErZ0I
Hank Diamond ‘Soul Sauce’ (World Pacific / USA / 1960s / Ex+) £75
( Rare, rare, rare one – killer vocal version to Cal Tjader’s classic backing track – this is definitely the best copy I’ve ever had – few light scuffs here and there which are inaudible and some fool called Bob has written his name on the label but other than that it’s gorgeous…. )
7137 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIw1j2gglW4
Michael Kirkland ‘The Prophet’ / ‘Together’ (Zay / USA / 1970s / Ex+) £90
( Definitely, definitely this guy’s rarest 7” – and – this one’s a WD promo too – supreme slab of funky soul which just goes so beautifully with MK’s languid, laidback vocal style – killer tune and one I’ve never actually been able to offer before – always indemand……..few marks to label but vinyl is pristine… )
7138 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I225889UD2U
(2) 12” Singles – all genres:
Atlantis ‘Keep On Movin And Groovin’ (voc / inst) (Chaz-Ro / USA / 1982 / M-/M-) £15
( 100% unplayed copy of this Boogie Bomb from Tee Scott – brilliant tune with great female lead vocals and a banging percussion breakdown midway in… )
1201 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZISk6H7GLR8
Powerline ‘Journey’ / ‘Double Journey’ (Elite / UK / 1981 / M-/M-) £25
( One of these highly-talented UK guy’s best and most sought-after productions – stone mint copy of a seriously good / rare slab of UK Jazz Funk… )
1202 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFflzCEGWc0
Billie ‘Nobody’s Business’ / ‘Instrumental’ (Fleetwood / USA / 1983 / M-) £20
( Banging Garage classic from Timmy Regisford and Boyd Jarvis – instant floorfiller…
1203 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HWyyUSTf1g
Don Blackman ‘Rare Grooves Vol 1’ (Arista EP / UK / 1982 / M-/M-) £8
( Lovely, loud-cut 4 track EP with THE 4 best cuts from Don’s ace LP – ‘Since You’ve Been Away So Long’ , ‘Heart’s Desire’ , ‘Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide’ , ‘Never Miss A Thing’ – Weldon Irvine, R.I.P… )
1204 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0aZYFdCiBU
BLT ‘Tighten It Up’ / ‘Instrumental’ (Gold Coast / USA / 1982 / M-) £25
( Killer Electro-Disco-Boogie from the same firm who gave us the tasty Spunk releases – probably the same people actually cos the ‘style’ is very, very similar – beautiful copy – barely played… )
1205 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdQxSkveaWc&playnext=1&list=PL3274568B52629738&index=54
Brooklyn Express ‘Sixty-Nine’ / ‘Change Position (88)’ (One Way / USA / 1980s / Ex) £8
( Tee Scott + Began Cekic = Studio Magic…slightly ruff copy here so priced low – just needs a good clean actually… )
1206 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la4tq6476Zk&playnext=1&list=PL5F0CA009D0A50D2C&index=69
Terry Callier ‘I Don’t Want To See Myself (Without You)’ (Erect / USA / 1982 / M-/M-) £50
( Autographed copy of this classic Modern Soul / Boogie 12” from a Master…appears unplayed and in an Erect custom baggie too – love, love it… )
1207 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWaszCqaAAQ
Children Of Judah ‘To The Bone (Let’s Get Stoned)’ (13th Tribe / UK / 1993 / M-) £8
( New one on me? Acid Jazz-related and seems to have involved Barrie K. Sharpe – anyways, it’s just cool to have one for sale and I’ve seen this go as high as £50 in it’s time – I know that IS dumb but it IS a great Club tune and sounds good again nowadays…stone, stone minter… )
1208 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBV9v7i8aG8
The Duprees ‘Delicious’ (Long/Short) (Disco International / USA / 1970s / M- £40
( Stone mint copy of this amazingly buoyant, uptempo Disco masterpiece – total, total minter here…. )
1209 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcIVCC9505w
The Gents ‘For You My Baby Love’ (Voc/Inst) (Positive Image / USA / 1984 / M-) £30
( Lovely copy of this under-rated Boogie / Modern Soul banger – total, total mint copy here….excellent Synth action… )
1210 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHUTSLmybZo
The Gunchback Boogie Band ‘Funn’ (Prelude / USA / 1982 / M-) £15
( Nice to have another copy of this in – went very quickly last time I listed it – really interesting / unusual Electro / Boogie / Funky cut with heavy percussion and phlanged wah-wahs – stone minter… )
1211 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMjBh3tE_nk
Jesse Henderson ‘I Did It Again’ (Lasso / USA / 1982 / M-) £20
( Folks – I’ve had this record a LONG time so I ain’t 100% sure if it’s an original or a later pressing – so – I’m gonna sell it cheap just in case – ok? Lovely condition and simply a Modern Soul classic… )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUOrpTv9TLM
Ron Hunt ‘Spider Rap’ / ‘A Corona Jam’ (Reflection / USA / 1979 / VG+) £15
( Deep, DEEP basslines here with a funky guitar lick snaking it’s way around the backing track – tight percussion and just a joy to drop…b-line reminds me a LOT of Oneness Of JuJu’s ‘Every Way But Loose’ – syndrums too – slightly cheesy rapping but sometimes that can be a good thing…right? Flip is Next Level… )
1213 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaq43n_POL0
Tamiko Jones ‘Let It Flow, Tamiko’ (TK Disco / USA / 1976 / M-/M-) £20
( Fantastic ‘peak time’ Cosmic Disco cut from Tom-Tom Moulton – such a trip…! Amazing keys on this and the rhythm is incessant…again – stone minter… )
1214 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9xoa2SvH8s
Major Force ‘Love TKO’ / ‘Tongue In Your Ear’ / ‘Season Of The Witch’ (Mo Wax / UK / 1990s / Ex+/M-) £10
( Three cool tracks from this highly-talented Japanese outfit – this ine has always been hard to source…lovely copy too… )
Francine McGee ‘Delirium’ (RCA / UK / 1978 / M-) £15
( Stone Mint copy – UK Jazz Funk CLASSIC… )
1216 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGAX_-q-T54
Players ‘Feed The Flame’ / ‘Instrumental’ (Hostage / UK / 1980 / M-) £20
( Rare UK Boogie 12” that I’ve NEVER set eyes on before? Driving rhythm – hard b-lines and muted strings – actually reminds me a bit of Jupiter Beyond’s ‘The River Drive’ – excellent stuff… )
Riuichi Sakamoto ‘Riot In Lagos’ (Island / UK / 1980 / M-/M-) £25
( Rare UK 12”…! A total b*stard to find clean – this is only my second or third-ever copy in 10 years of searching – what can ya say about this? Visionary? Yes…genre busting? Yes…Inventive? Yes…just so many things – sold zero upon release and wes instantly deleted hence rarity now – unplayed copy here…’Lexington Queen’ and ‘Warhead’ on the flip are also monumental… )
1218 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrjHZloAOh4
The Shades Of Love ‘Come And Make Me Feel Good (voc/inst)’ (Scorpio / USA / 1982 / M-) £20
( Patrick Adams waves his magic wand over this one and the result is a Big City Disco / Boogie monster with a funky rhythm section and just outstanding female vocal – right up there with their ‘Keep In Touch (Body To Body)’ biggie which has always been HUGE in my house…RECOMMENDED – Gad Bless Patricj Adams…stone minter again… )
1219 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV5qSIzD1LU
Squallor ‘I Love My Disco Baby’ / ‘Nottingham’ (Epic / Canada / 1978 / Ex+) £40
( Rare, Canadian-only Disco 12” which never fails to please / surprise…hard one to pigeonhole cos it’s out there on it’s own – part-Cosmic, part-Italo Disco and part Avant-Garde – just off the clock – few marks here and there – otherwise lovely…. )
1220 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeds2NHdEoI
Sweet Sensation ‘Wake Up And Be Somebody’ (Pye / Canada / 1978 / Ex+) £25
( Rare Canadian Disco 12” – produced by no less a legend than Tony Hatch himself – this is actually a banging version of the Brainstorm biggie and breaks down hugely halfway in – lovely shape apart from a few minor scuffs and definitely one I’ve not seen before….nice…. )
1221 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkLMdc2H9rs
Tracy Weber ‘One Step At A Time’ (Quality / Canada / 1893 / M-) £10
( Good Boogie from Canada with a tuff instrumental and a rare (instrumental) mix of this lady’s other biggie ‘Sure Shot’ on the flip too-outstanding condition… )
1222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4alkZGbNz8
Lenny Williams ‘Midnight Girl’ (ABC / Canada / 1978 / Ex+) £15
( Staying in Canada for this rare 12” – not sure this ever got A UK / USA release? No blurb necessary…check the Youtube link below… )
1223 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs4zqK-HJJ8
Lenny Williams ‘Gotta Lotta Luv’ (Crush Music / USA / 1990 / M-/M-) £25
( Super clean, rare 12” press of this irresistible Soulful Garage track – was H-U-G-E on the Modern Soul scene as a new release – still very, very tough to find….LOVE IT…. )
1224 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SGSV95FgZU
Zalmac ‘What’s In It For Me’ (TSOB / USA / 1982 . M-) £15
( With the one and only Zulema on vocals, excellent NYC Boogie with a booming bassline…beautiful copy…. )
1225 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Ls2pU4wBI
(3) Jazz & Jazz-Fusion LPs:
Roy Ayers ‘Virgo Vibes’ (Atlantic / 1967 / USA / Ex+/M-) £25
( Very, very early LP on Sir Roy – possibly only his second-ever Studio LP? Well – it’s a heavily Jazzual affair still cos Roy hadn’t gotten too mystic just yet – that was still a few years away – I’ve just listened to it all thru for probably the first time in 15 years and it’s a joy – just a wonderful LP from start to finish – Charles Tolliver, Joe Henderson, Buster Williams etc etc all in the band and this one’s a stamped promo copy too…. )
John Blair ‘Mystical Soul’ (A&R / USA / 1970s / Ex/M-) £10
( “Cosmic Fiddlers” are few and far between – who we got? Michael White – check, John Blair – check – who else? Guess this has to go ito the ‘Cosmic Fusion’ bag cos that’s where this LP sits best – it’s a good listen but fairly avant-garde in parts – standout track for me was ‘I Don’t Know Why’ which meanders all over the place…rare label…’Golden Slumbers’ / ‘Oooh Child’ as below… )
jf02 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvFlmcsAePg
The Frank Cunimondo Trio ‘Introducing Lynn Marino’ (Mondo / USA / 1960s / M-/M-) £60
( Stone, stone mint copy – still in it’s shrinkwrap – ‘Feelin’ Good’ and ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’ – never bettered… )
jf03 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6TKKnJENaE
Miles Davis ‘Live-Evil’ (CBS Dbl LP / UK / 1972 / Ex+/M-/M-) £15
( Simply one of THE best live LPs ever made…immaculate condition… )
jf04 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRZp5TL6sAc
Luis Gasca ‘Born To Love You’ (Fantasy / USA / 1974 / Ex/M-) £10
( Big Cosmic Fusion from Luis – stunning version of ‘A Love Supreme’ on here – so good – just so dreamy and trippy…some tape to opening on sleeve but nothing too bad – otherwise completely clean… )
jf05 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1ti43B-5V4
Eddie Gomez ‘Down Stretch’ (Trio / Japan / 1976 / Ex+/M-) £40
( Heavy, Jap-only Fusion from this stalwart – T Honda on keys here – ‘Down Stretch’ is simply a huge, long bass and drum mash-up…lovely condition except for 3” split to top seam – the Japs certainly knew how to make records to last…no obi but the inner sleeve and lyric sheet is there… )
jf06 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zWXbiJfjH8
Dodo Greene ‘My Hour Of Need’ (Blue Note / USA / 1960s / Ex+/M-) £15
( I’m not very good on ageing / authenticating Blue Notes but I guess this MUST be a 70s press of a 60s original – it’s the blue / black Blue Note label press? Delightful Jazz vocals a la Blossom Dearie, Lorez Alexandria etc etc – beautiful condition – most likely unplayed ‘Lonesome Road’ etc etc… )
jf07 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt4gZRcH87M
Eddie Harris ‘That Is Why You’re Overweight’ (Atlantic / USA / 1975 / Ex/M-) £15
( With the long version of Eddie’s Rare Groove classic ‘It’s All Right Now’ – little bit of tape to top and bottom seams but otherwise A-1…
jf08 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmGVz8TVZ1U
Jon Hendricks ‘Bossa Man’ (Valiant / UK / 1963 / Ex/M-) £15
( Rare UK LP on JH – some top tracks on here ‘Jive Samba’ , ‘O Pato’ , ‘Outra Vaz’ and more – lovely price for a great little LP…little bit of sticker damage to rear of sleeve – otherwise A-1 – rare LP on a rare UK label… )
The L.A. Jazz Ensemble ‘In The Life Before’ (Korman / USA / 1978 / Ex+/M-) £15
( Obscure West Coast Fusion LP with the booming Jazz Dancer ‘Elegy For Stella Marie’ – with Claire Fischer, Patrice Rushen,Roland Vasquez, Leila Thigpen – killer track…rare indie label…nice shape… )
The Janet Lawson Quintet ‘Dreams Can Be’ (Omni Sound / USA / 1983 / Ex+/M-) £20
( Lesser known than her other LPs and easily her rarest release – excellent scat vocals here – particularly on the uptempo ‘Dreams Can Be’ title track…what a voice….!! )
Herbie Mann ‘Latin Mann – Afro to Bossa to Blues’ (Columbia / USA / 1960s / M-/M-) £15
( Banging Latin Jazz LP from Herbie – arranged and produced by my friend and yours, Oliver Nelson – this LP is just amazing – so many tracks ‘Senor Blues’ , ‘Jungle Fantasy’ , ‘Manteca’ , ‘The Jive Samba’ , ‘Watermelon Man’ – it really IS as good as it sounds and if you don’t already own this LP, then I strongly urge you to buy it….Dave Pike, Chick Corea, Carmell Jones, Willie Bobo, Carlos ‘Patata’ Valdes and on and on – beautiful Radip Station DJ copy here too – simply a joy… )
jf12 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzELBrq2loI
Dave Matthews Big Band ‘Night Flight’ (Muse / USA / 1977 / Ex+/Ex+) £20
( Superb Fusion from Dave – man was under-rated in my book – and this Muse LP has always been one of THE toughest to find on the label…a good listen all thru but THE killer track is Dave’s version of ‘Vera Cruz’ here – simply stunning take on the classic – also ace is ‘All Blues’ and ‘Seven Steps To Heaven’ – stellar line-up – lovely condition – fair price – what more can I do?
Byron Morris & Unity ‘Blow Thru Your Mind’ (EPJ / USA / 1970s / M-/M-) £20
( Sadly not a uber-rare OG 1974 press but a legitimate early-80s reissue – Acid Jazz begins and ends right here with the track ‘Kitty Bey’ – launched a scene all on it’s own…unplayed copy here…even this RI is becoming rare in itself… )
jf14 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9240RN-k1c
Ted Moses Quintet ‘Sidereal Time’ (Radio Canada / Canada / 1974 / M-/M-) £40
( Very fair price on this ACE Canadian Fusion / Jazz LP – stone, stone minter still in it’s shrinkwrap – even when I was going to Canada regularly on digging trips – I don’t think I ever found either of this guy’s LPs? ‘Just had a good listen thru this one as I type and it’s a belter ‘Hidden Strength’ is THE cut for me but the whole LP is well-worthy – don’t sleep, these LPs will f-l-y… )
Ted Moses Quintet ‘The Farther You Go, The Farther You See’ (MNM (gatefold) / Canada / 1978 / M-/M-) £40
( Ditto the above – man played a MEAN Rhodes – check ‘Time’s Arrow’ on here – best bit of ARP – loving this LP… again – stunning condition… )
Mark Murphy ‘Who Can I Turn To’ (Stateside / UK / 1960s / Ex/Ex+) £15
( Rare UK LP on MM – boy, he looks young on the sleeve – he’s in real ‘Jazz’ mode on this one and – as you know – I LOVE Mark’s voice ‘My Kind Of Girl’ and ‘This Train’ were the standouts for me but the buyer can judge for himself – sleeve is a bit crease-y but the wax is lovely…from MM’s ‘Mose Allison’ period… )
jf17 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMue7BFERIg
Flora Purim ‘Carry On’ (WB / USA / 1979 / M-/M-) £12
( So clean that it looks like it was pressed yesterday…2 big Flora tracks here ‘From The Lonely Afternoon’ (expecting to hear this @ Dingwalls this coming Sunday…) and also huge was/is ‘Love Lock’ which also brings back great memories….lovely LP with FP looking ravishing (and VERY young!) on the sleeve… )
jf18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb8VtlA_jh8
Toki & Samba Friends ‘Brasil’ (Carnival / Japan / 1981 / M-/M-) £20
( Much-loved on the Jazz Dance scene for the banging ‘Aquarela Do Brasil’ which regularly makes the “Top Ten Jazz Dance” tracks listings – also good is ‘Recado’ – pure Brazilian / Japanese Fusion sounds in wonderful shape…. )
jf19 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksmqffrtov4
(4) Soul / Funk / Disco LPs:
The 24-Carat Black ‘Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth’ (Enterprise / USA / 1973 / Ex/M-) £100
( More Grails from Mark Rez…ya don’t need me to tell ya about this one – ‘Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth’ , ‘The 24-Carat Black (Theme)’ , ‘Foodstamps’ , ‘Brown-Baggin; etc etc – barely a duff track on show – sleeve has a few nicks / light ringwear but vinyl is 100% A-1…also has the OG inner sleeve… )
sf01 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSGDAdKve34
The Bar-Kays ‘Gotta Groove’ (Volt / USA / 1969 / M-/M-) £25
( Their rarest LP? I believe so – it’s just pure Funk all the way…breaks, bass runs, drums – it’s got the LOT… )
James Brown ‘The Payback’ (Polydor (Dbl LP) / USA / 1973 / Ex+/M-/M-) £25
( All-time low price now cos I wanna sell it – ok? No other reason…’Mind Power’ , ‘The Payback’ , ‘Stone To The Bone’ , ‘Doin The Best I Can’ etc etc – lovely copy – Bargain Of The List…!! Spot the Massive Attack sample from ‘Protection’…. )
sf03 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTNIyT804mw
Rev. Milton Brunson & The Thompson Community Singers ‘No Man Is An Island’ (Hob Is Gospel / USA / 1970s / M-/M-) £20
( Still TIGHT in it’s shrinkwrap…rare LP – killer Gospel Soul track here called ‘Pray On My Child’ with the wonderful vocals of Maggie Bell… )
The Chosen Few ‘Hit After Hit’ (Trojan / UK / 1972 / M-/Ex+) £40
( Ever-indemand Funky Reggae LP in stunning condition – ‘Melting Pot’ , ‘People Make The World Go Round’ , ‘Do Your Thing’ , ‘Shaft’ , ‘Mexican Divorce’ etc etc…one of THE best albums in the whole genre.. )
sf05 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtKnC30Y5cY
The Cult ‘The Mail Must Go Through’ (Starburst / USA / 1975 / M-/M-) £500
( Yep – ya read right – £500…GRAIL…not many people can possibly own this LP cos there were only ever 500 pressed…2 different sleeves – one with a naked injun girl on and this one which is known as ‘horse cover’ and is DEFINITELY the rarer of the two…recently sold at almost $1100.00 on the bay – condition here is exemplary – this looks almost unplayed – ‘Cult Theme’ is THE track with the wildest Moogs I’ve heard in ages but the whole LP iust just a trip… )
sf06 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XhSiacIDoE
Bill Doggett ‘Honky Tonk Popcorn’ (King / USA / 1960s / M-/M-) £100
( Best copy of this I’ve EVER had / seen….still in it’s shrink and appears unplayed… )
sf07 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivF5ayYF4oQ
Father’s Children ‘Father’s Children’ (Mercury / USA / 1979 / Ex+/M-) £30
( ‘Hollywood Dreaming’ – killer 2 Step grooves… )
sf08 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSKXeJBCfZM
F.B.I. ‘F.B.I.’ (Good Earth / UK / 1976 / Ex+/M-) £60
( Lovely copy of a rare UK Funk / Jazz / Soul LP…best copy I’ve ever had, actually…’Talkin ‘Bout Love’ is the biggie but it’s all good really – little bit of scribble to rear of sleeve – otherwise A-1…. )
sf09 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0dDQSddaKo
Wynder K. Frog ‘Sunshine Super Frog’ (Island / UK / 1967 / Ex/Ex+) £100
( Such an incredibly hard to find LP on original white Island press – so many tracks ‘I Feel So Bad’ , ‘Imsence’ , ‘Shook, Shimmy And Shake’ , ‘Mercy’ , ‘Blues For A Frog’ , ‘Somebody Help Me’ etcetera etcetera…sleeve has slight yellowing / creasing but is otherwise lovely – vinyl grades a strong Ex+ for me…lovely item… )
sf10 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmHKyDMjGL4
Lionel Hampton ‘Off Into A Black Thing’ (Brunswick-Zafiro / Spain / 1970s / Ex+/M-) £12
( Nice price for this one cos it’s Spanish press – some excellent instrumental tracks here ‘Off Into A Black Thing’ , ‘Funky Chicken’ , ‘Shut Your Mouth’ – a consummate vibes man… )
The Harrell Singers ‘There’s A Land’ (Hob Is Gospel / USA / 1970s / Ex+/M-) £50
( Haunting Gospel LP that includes the tremelo-led Deep Gospel Soul of ‘There’s A Land’ a massive fave round here and the lead track from Beaver’s recent ‘Hold Out (Keep The Faith) compilation. There are 3 more killers on the LP as well, all equally as dark and deep. Please note that ‘Wright’ is written on both the front and back cover in biro….one of THE best Gospel Soul LPs on the whole circuit… )
Quinn Harris & Masterminds ‘All In The Soul’ (Reynolds / USA / 1970 / M-/M-) £200
( ‘Nuther GRAIL this List – you will not believe how clean this LP is if / when you buy it…incredibly, this is still in it’s shrinkwrap…this guy was a musical scholar @ Berkley in the late-60s and this amazing Funk / Soul LP was his “piece de resistance”…’All In The Soul’ is actually a twisted-up version of ‘California Soul’ which will blow you away…if you are into indie / underground music and also a Soul / Funk lover then I urge you to buy this LP – you will not regret it…ignore the ‘3 for $1’ sticker on the sleeve, ok? )
sf13 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXiJSFa4xyY&playnext=1&list=PLB0F0E6B7D2AC3B9F&index=38
Syl Johnson ‘Is It Because I’m Black’ (Twinight / USA / 1972 / Ex+/Ex) £200
( Beautiful, beautiful copy apart from some slight damage to the intro to ‘Is It Because I’m Black’ – looks like it has possibly been played with a bad stylus or something? Anyways – the sleeve is 100% lovely and apart from the glitch to the opening track, the vinyl is 100% too – PLEASE don’t buy this if a bit of crackle on the intro to ‘Is It Because I’m Black’ as I don’t want this coming back in the mail…now at a fantastic price… )
sf14 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB39DEWNHGI
Madhouse ‘Serve Em’ (Today / USA / 1973 / Ex+/Ex+) £30
( Again – I don’t see LPs like this one too often nowadays…it’s a madcap LP really – probably Today session men throwing it down in off-mike time – and – it’s an early Patrick Adams A&R / Production job too – so – the pedigree is there…it’s all kinda experimental and almost P-Funk in a way – ‘Nixon’s Ego Trip’ is the cut and it reminds me a lot of that kinda Soul Searchers / Lafayette Afro Rock Band-kinda sound if you catch my drift…lovely copy here… )
sf15 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DauL9K5JwEA
The Now Generation ‘For The Good Times’ (Trojan / UK / 1974 / VG/VG+) £25
( So good for the trippy version of ‘People Make The World Go Round’ – so good, exho, FX, strings and layered vox – a killer – ‘Children Of The Night’ here is also a joy – instrumental version with more FX and echo – spooky stuff but so, so good – sadly this LP is far from M-/M-…sleeve is scruffy but intact and vinyl has had many plays but looks a lot worse than it actually is… )
sf16 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IGKTZXT0is
Ramp ‘Come Into Knowledge’ (ABC / USA / 1977 / M-/M-) £60
( Still in it’s shrink…’Daylight’ , ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’ etc etc….(R)oy (A)yers (M)usical (P)roductions… )
sf17 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Mk4OyoPEIc
Bernard Purdie ‘Purdie Good!’ (Prestige (purple) / USA / 1971 / Ex+/Ex+) £40
( His first LP? I think so – most likely also his rarest and here on a magnificent prestige Purple press – condition is exemplary…’Cold Sweat’ , ‘Purdie Good’ , ‘You Turn Me On’ – hard Funk with strong support from Harold Wheeler, Gordon Edwards and all of those other Prestige hep cats… )
sf18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDxi1NpaSqE
Bernard Purdie ‘Shaft’ (Prestige / USA / 1973 / Ex/M-) £30
( Sleeve has ringwear so gets the Ex grade – otherwise the whole package is nice – ‘Sgaft’ , ‘Attica’ , ‘Butterfingers’ , ‘Way Back Home’ – strong LP with able assistance from Neal Creque – man was a MIGHTY drummer…. )
sf19 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDs9QkKx8yM
Bernard Purdie and the Playboys ‘Stand By Me’ (Mega (gatefold) / USA / 1970s / Ex+/M-) £30
( Nuther very early set from our hero – strong involvement from Gil Scott-Heron too – produced by that legendary Studio craftsman Bob Thiele – where can it possibly go wrong? It doesn’t – so many good cuts here ‘Funky Mozart’ , ‘Whatcha See Is Whatchya Get’ , ‘Artificialness’ etc etc – again, outstanding shape… )
sf20 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xc3UpoatN8
The Pazant Brothers ‘Loose And Juicy’ (Vanguard / USA / 1975 / Ex+/M-) £50
(Again – I believe this to be pretty much unplayed…heavy Deep Funk LP on cuts like ‘Skunk Juice’ , ‘Toe Jam’ , ‘Spooky’ , ‘Work Song’ , ‘Loose And Juicy’ , ‘Back To Beaufort’ etc etc – heavy LP… )
sf21 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJBkpJdNYMw
Parliament ‘Osmium’ (Invictus / USA / 1970 / Ex+/M-) £100
( Still in shrinkwrap and still has the lyric sheet inner – what can ya say about George Clinton that hasn’t already been said? Man was crazy but a also a certified genius…and – it all began with this Detroit LP in 1970….’I Call My Baby Pussycat’ , ‘Funky Woman’ , ‘My Autobile’ etc etc – momentous LP.. )
sf22 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-jbkAHjGe0
Senor Soul ‘It’s Your Thing’ (Double Shot / USA / 1960s / Ex+/M-) £40
( Absolutely gorgeous copy of a very rare Funk LP – ‘It’s Your Thing’ , ‘Soul Sermon’ , ‘The Mouse’ , ‘Soul Fiesta’ , ‘Working In The Coalmine’ etc etc….West Coast organ Funk… )
sf23 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6SmBO0-wyg
S.O.U.L. ‘Can You Feel It’ (Musicor / USA / 1970s / Ex+/M-) £100
( Again – appears 99% unplayed…classic Funk LP ‘Can You Feel It’ , ‘Love, Peace and Power’ , Peace Of Mind’ etc etc – much-imitated, never bettered… )
sf24 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5XHkA6dqUM
S.O.U.L. ‘What Is It’ (Musicor / USA / 1970s / Ex+/M-) £150
( Ditto – immaculate condition ‘Burning Spear’ , ‘Express Yourself’ , ‘Message From A Blackman’ , ‘Get Ready’ , ‘Down In The Ghetto’ etc etc – timeless Funk classic… )
sf25 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB0tzvS-790
Gordon Staples and the String Thing ‘Strung Out’ (Motown / USA / 1970 / M-/M-) £40
( Want the truth? I’ve never actually even SEEN this LP before………..so hard to source and deffo one of the RAREST Motown LPs around – again – still in it’s shrinkwrap – Funk all the way with some amazing string arrangements from Gordon himself and a whole plethora of Motown stars on hand to lend support ‘Strung Out’ is the tune but the whole thing is simply bonkers…deep bass, clavs, funky drums and massive string washes – what more can ya want…also known by Motown “boffins” as ‘The Motown Strings’ )
sf26 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxriu9p2Aj8
Various Artists ‘INCredible Sound Of Gilles Peterson’ (Sony (triple vinyl) / UK / 1999 / Ex+/M-/M-/M-) £30
( Long-deleted and now-rare in it’s own right comp’ from the great Swiss man himself back in the late-90s…some absolute monsters on here like Willis Jackson, Sons And Daughters Of Lite, Fania All-Stars and Minnie Riperton amongst many others – all cut loud on 12” for maximum decibel exposure… )
sf27 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwF4oY9NvBA
Fred Wesley and the J.B’s ‘Damn Right I Am Somebody’ (Polydor / Spain / 1974 / Ex/M-) £20
( Fair price for a Spanish copy here – ‘Blow Your Head’ , ‘Same Beat’ , ‘Damn Right I Am Somebody’ etc etc…. )
sf28 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNODqOk01Ls
Richard ‘Popcorn’ Wylie ‘Extrasensory Perception’ (ABC / USA / 1974 / M-/M-) £40
( Beautiful copy – barely a mark on wax or sleeve – and it’s a white promo too…again – not seen one of these around here in about 10+ years – huge funky breaks track here called ‘Both Ends Against The Middle’ which is a total breakbeat Funk banger – sleeve design is so bad it’s good if you know what I mean…? )
sf29 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlzDEPmEGEs
(5) Rock-Related & Folk-Funk LPs:
American Gypsy ‘American Gypsy’ (Chess / USA / 1975 / Ex/M-) £30
( Sleeve downgraded a little bit cos of ringwear – nothing more…where to start? Well – for me, this is right up there in the Funky/Rock Top 10 LPs of all time with Magnum, US 69 etc etc – side 1 of this LP is simply breathtaking…’Inside Out’ , ’10 000 Miles’ , ‘Lady Eleanor ‘ , ‘Golden Ring’ etc etc – just doesn’t get any better…recommended… )
rf01 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_ldcN084Yg
Philip Catherine ‘Guitars’ (Atlantic / UK / 1976 / M-/M-) £15
( Placebo band member and main Marc Moulin sidekick goes solo shock…this LP is actually produced by Moulin himself and he employs loads of the production techniques he uses on his own LP and the Placebo LPs he was involved in – floating keys, snappy drums, reverb on the pedal – the full works – whole LP is well worth a listen but standouts fro me were ‘We’ll Find A Way’ , ‘Homecomings’ and ‘Five Thousand Policemen’ – good, good LP… )
Elkin & Nelson ‘Angeles Y Demonios’ (CBS (Dbl LP) / Spain / 1974 / VG/Ex/Ex) £20
( Rough copy so priced as low as I can manage to make it…guess you’d call it Cosmic Rock or something? Dunno how to label it but it’s a great listen – ‘Jibaro’ is the ‘hit’ here but the whole thing needs a listen…as I say – this is ruff so PLEASE don’t buy it if condition is a problem… )
rf03 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3n6E61Chvo
Don Elliott ‘Rejeuvenation’ (Columbia / USA / 1975 / Ex/Ex+) £10
( White Demo copy of this trippy / weirdo Jazz / Rock LP with loadsa Axelrod-styled ‘spaces’ in the music and good FX too – delays, little keys runs etc etc – nice stuff…check ‘Dean’s Expression’ below… )
The Peddlers ‘Suite London’ (Philips / UK / 1972 / Ex+/Ex+) £50
( This one’s never sounded the same to me since Zero 7 nabbed it on their debut LP…only joking – still a monumental, fat-sounding LP with just so much going on ‘I Have Seen’ , ‘Under London Lights’ etc etc – startlingly good… )
rf05 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oioiG2eSJcY
Jess Roden ‘Jess Roden’ (Island / UK / 1974 / M-) £8
( One-sided DJ sampler promo with Jess’s amazingly cosmic version of ‘On Broadway’ – reminds me of Jean-Luc Ponty – amazing flutes and a brilliant arrangement…..just a generic white bag on this one- ok? 3 tracks only.. )
rf06 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik6o0q_qhqM
T.N.T.H ‘Let’s Go Children Of The Country’ (Barclay / France / 1970s / VG/VG) £20
( Unfortunately – a rough copy again – sleeve is well worn and vinyl has had many plays…BUT – it plays all thru….big Funky Rock cuts on here ‘Hippopatamus Pts 1 & 2’ , ‘T.N.T..H’ ‘In Memory’ , ‘Sabbath’ , ‘The Beach’ etc etc – again – pls don’t buy this if you are fussy on condition cos this is not pretty to look at… )
rf07 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR_5KVd2fTo
Barbara & Ernie ‘Prelude To…’ (Cotillion / USA / 1971 / Ex+/M-) £50
( Beautiful copy of this highly-coveted Folk / Funk / Rock LP with ‘Searching The Circle’ and ‘Play With Fire’ and ‘Somebody To Love’ – essential…my first copy in years and years.. )
rf08 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7F1T2hQwc4
The Seven Ages Of Man ‘Seven Ages Of Man’ (Rediffusion / UK / 1972 / Ex+/M-) £30
( Lord only knows what this was doing on Rediffusion Records in 1972 (they were TV rental people…!) but I’m sure glad they took the plunge…it’s got an amazing line-up including Harold McNair, Gordon Beck, Ian Green, Rosetta Hightower etc etc – the sample potential on this LP is endless – ‘The Age Of Conception’ is particularly amazing as it’s just pure Bass and Drum all the way – wonderful LP… )
The Deirdre Wilson Tabac ‘The Deirdre Wilson Tabac’ (RCA / USA / 1970 / Ex+/M-) £75
( Still in it’s shrinkwrap………..100% clean copy with the killer Club cut ‘I Can’t Keep From Crying Sometimes’ which needs no introduction from me…I also absolutely LOVE ‘Angel Baby’ on this – the strings on that just slay me every time…outstanding LP…40 years old and STILL sounding better than most new stuff I hear nowadays…)
rf10 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJA6wlxxaNY
(6) Latin & Brazilian-related LPs:
Anjo Mau ‘Anjo Mau’ (Som Livre / Brazil / 1976 / Ex/Ex) £20
( Check the quirky tune ‘O Trem’ by Orchestra Som Livre & ‘Bola For A’ by the obscure female vocalist Daniella…. )
The Harvey Averne Dozen ‘Viva Soul’ (Atlantic / USA / 1968 / Ex+/Ex+) £50
( This man is a “Latin Legend”…killer LP ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ , ‘The Micro Mini’ , ‘You’re No Good’ , ‘Make Out’ etc etc – quality all the way…beautiful condition…. )
lb02 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4HDdQXVs54&playnext=1&list=PL739DE11B0A779F13&index=2
The Harvey Averne Band ‘Brotherhood’ (Fania / USA / 1970s / Ex+/M-) £50
( Rare promo copy for this stunning LP from HA ‘Got To Have Brotherhood’ , ‘Strutin Slow’ , ‘Stand’ , ‘Runaway Child’ , ‘People’ , ‘Love Never Stays The Same’ etc etc – immaculate condition… )
lb03 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFpgiH1-LHU
Harvey Averne ‘The Harvey Averne Dozen’ (Fania / USA / 1960s / Ex/Ex+) £75
( Again – just a wonderful LP…’Never Learned To Dance’ , ‘Can You Dig It’ , ‘Central Park’ / The Beat Goes On’ etc etc – guaranteed quality set…sleeve slightly ‘tired’ – nothing bad… )
lb04 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD4Tx_yqOkE
The Harvey Averne Barrio Band ‘The Harvey Averne Barrio Band’ (Heavy Duty (gatefold) / USA / 1971 / M-/M-) £50
( He’d grown his hair by now and wigged out –I believe this was the VERY first reissue Acid Jazz ever did back on the late-80s? Again – the quality is on show for all to see ‘Girl From The Mountain’ , ‘Para Ti’ , ‘Heavy Duty’ etc etc…beautiful copy here too… )
lb05 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83SVgcL8oX8
Baiano & Os Novos Caetanos ‘Baiano & Os Novos Caetanos’ (CID / Brazil / 1974 / Ex+/M-) £15
( ‘Vo Bate Pa Tu’ nice comedy record loosely based around Caetano Veloso & Os Novos Baianos. Deep baritone voice – cool tune too…. )
lb06 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5mO_vc8TGc
Maria Bethania ‘Passaro Probido’ (Philips (gatefold) / Brazil / 1976 / Ex+/Ex+) £15
(Caetano Veloso’s famous sister, another massive star in Brazil, this record is easily one of her best. One that I’ve yet to fully take in the sheer brilliance of in truth…recommended… )
lb07 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHcEQZFb4BM
MPB4 ‘Cicatrezes’ (Philips (gatefold) / Brazil / 1972 / VG+/VG+) £15
( ‘Agibore’ is the standout tune on this, lovely uptempo funky tune with a nice guitar workout throughout. Also has a great harmonic version of Jorge Ben’s ‘Bom Dia, Bom Tarde, Boa Noite’ )
lb08 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klTDjVniRBo
Gal Costa ‘Cantar’ (Philips / Brazil / 1982 / Ex+/M-) £20 £10
( Has a airy, but not “elevator” bossa-esque, cover of Joao Donato’s ‘A Ra’ as well as the lovely tune ‘Lua Lua Lua Lua’ – a far cry from her ‘Tuareg’ and ‘Vou Recomecar’ days, but equally as good. Some amazing arrangments on here, especially with the strings…!! )
lb09 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTeBoCJ6JM&feature=fvst
Ivan Lins ‘Agora’ Forma / Brazil / 1971 / VG+/VG+) £20 £10
( Arranged By Arthur Verocai, has the classic ‘Hei! Voce’ (as featured on DJ Nuts’ Cultura Copia’ mixtape), the moody, hip hop sample ridden tune ‘Tanaue’ and a great version of ‘Madalena’ Some find his vocal style a little hard to take in, but give him some time, you’ll be wanting all of his records soon! – VG+/VG+and hard to find in this condition – sold 90,000 copies so presses got thinner and thinner…!! )
lb10 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isdAeQpk57E
Milton Nascimento ‘Travessia’ (Sign / Brazil / 1970s / M-/M-) £15 £8
( At times, some Brazilian music has knocked me on the ground ‘Tres Pontas’ on here is one such tune – an ode to his home town, and a stunning piece of music! – Later Sigla Press so lovely and cheap… )
lb11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7QcCrUqMkg
O Casarao ‘O Casarao OST’ (Som Livre / Brazil / 1976 / VG+/VG+) £15 £8
( Has an amazing folk funk tune called ‘Tangara’ by Coral Som Livre, that starts with a spine tingling guitar riff and a choir like chant that just builds and builds up throughout. Great set starter. Also has a host of tunes from other obscure in house musicians as was so prevalent for these soundtracks in Brazil. Hard to find clean… )
Os Novos Bahianos ‘O Ferro Na Boneca’ (RGE / Brazil / 1970 / VG+/VG+) £40 £20
( This groups first album, much more rock influenced than the rest (at the time they worshipped Hendrix, it took Joao Gilberto to come along and jam with them in their commune to introduce them to the Bossa Nova). ‘Baby Consuelo’ & ‘Colegio De Aplicacao’ are stand out tunes for me… )
Robson George e Lincoln Olivetti ‘Robson George e Lincoln Olivetti’ (Som Livre / Brazil / 1970s / VG/VG+) £20 £10
(Classic Brazilian boogie action on ‘Aleluia’ these two were an unstoppable force, producing every Disco / Boogie classic that ever came out of Brazil…..sleeve has some writing on the back and a few tears at opening…. )
lb14 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHUbNrj70bw
Jair Rodrigues ‘Com A Corda Toda’ (Philips / Brazil / 1972 / Ex+/Ex+) £20 £12
( Definitely THE best LP I’ve ever heard on this guy – not cheesy in the slightest – comes complete with the lyric sheet too – nice item… )
Emilio Santiago ‘Mais Que Um Momento’ (Philips / Brazil / 1983 / Ex+/Ex+) £15 £8
(Awesome boogie tune on here called ‘O Amigo De Nova York’ which drives all the French boogie hunters mad!! Nice and cheap to get too – includes insert for a change… )
lb16 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLAeQ1GUFic
Tom & Dito ‘Se Mandar M’Imbora Eu Fico’ (Som Livre / Brazil / 1974 / VG/EX+) £15 £8
( Nice “Samba Rock” album, whilst it’s the ‘Obrigado Corcovado’ LP that everyone fiends over (often at the expense of this LP’s low exposure) this one still has the samba rock that everyone would expect, but more refined than ‘Obrigado Corcovado’ if that makes sense…? )
lb17 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acD_nNN0VpM
Various Artists ‘Anos Psicodelicos’ (Arena (gatefold) / Chile / 1970s / Ex+/Ex+) £30
( Rare Chilean compilation of Brazilian Funk/Psyche tunes – includes Ze Roberto’s ‘Lotus 72D’ (how much is the original 45 of this now – £300/400?) & Wal Santana’s ‘Que Vida E Essa’ – RARE LP…! Seen for sale elsewhere @ £70+ but not here – very very clean copy… )
Ze Ramalho ‘Ze Ramalho’ (Epic / Brazil / 1978 / Ex/Ex+) £15 £8
( Nice Brazilian Folk / Psyche from the man most famous for ‘Paebiru’. Some experimental stuff on here too, pretty amazing in parts just like Paebiru. More folk orientated, but there’s still a hefty dose of trippy guitar lines and fuzzed out electronics! Definitely hard to source…with the insert… )
lb19 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C425vdHzChI
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