GENE CHANDLER & BARBARA ACKLIN - WILL I FIND LOVE / LITTLE GREEN APPLES:
Brilliant Chicago crossover soul with Carl Davis and Sonny Sanders at the helm. Fantastic copy, just a small drill hole through label. US original in company sleeve.

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WOMACK & WOMACK - BABY I'M SCARED OF YOU / A.P.B. / PROMO:
Beautiful soul/disco that builds to a great climax! US original, promo copy.

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RITA DACOSTA - DON'T BRING ME DOWN / NO! NO! NO!:
Huge northern oldie. Unofficial later (70s) pressing with Monarch stamp. Minor label wear.

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SUNNY & THE SUNLINERS - RAGS TO RICHES:
Legendary Tejano outfit on a 1964 album. Check the dancefloor tune "No one else will do" or the slowie "Think it over". Later US press, red/silver label with Conroe address. Cover has a white sticker over the stereo print on front.

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VARIOUS - ALL BACK TO MINE:
Soul/funk/disco/rock compilation with awesome classics from Gwen McCrae, Ann Sexton, David Axelrod etc. Vinyl is generally clean, but track A4 has an 8 mm scratch that causes clicks and skips. Cover has edge peeling, creasing and a sticker on front.

DONNIE ELBERT - HAVE I SINNED:
Scarce soul/r&b, listen to "Have I sinned" or "What can I do". Essentially the same LP as "The sensational Donnie Elbert sings" but with a couple of tunes exchanged. Vinyl is clean. Cover has 7 cm split on top seam and 8+6 cm splits on bottom (all neatly repaired with tape). Also a little rub wear and a tiny pen mark on front.

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STRUTT - TIME MOVES ON:
"Said you didn't love him" & "Funky sign" killer 70s crossover soul. Record only has one small surface mark n.a.p. Cover in shrink with cut corner and a small corner bump. US original.

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METERS - NEW DIRECTIONS:
"Be my lady" top soul tune, one of their best tracks. US original.

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GREG PERRY - ONE FOR THE ROAD:
Impressive soul LP from 1975 including the awesome "Come on down" and "Variety is the spice of life"! Cover has a small sawcut. US original.

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BROTHER TO BROTHER - IN THE BOTTLE:
Great version of "The bottle", plus a folky take on "I wish it would rain". Cover has a tiny drill hole, two small residue marks and a minimal tear. US original.

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NINA SIMONE - PASTEL BLUES:
1965 album including the immense "Sinnerman". 180 gram reissue, no shrink or sticker (unlike photo).

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PARLIAMENTS - I CAN FEEL THE ICE MELTING / (I WANNA) TESTIFY:
Slick Detroit midpacer from George Clinton and Mike Terry, easy-flowing and great! Lower VG+ visually with some scuffing but nothing deep and plays alright. US original.

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RAW SOUL EXPRESS - BEST KEPT SECRET:
Previously unissued soul/funk LP including the full length version of the monster "The way we live" + the mellow gem "Will you be there"! Just a few soft sleeve scuffs on vinyl. Well-packaged in heavy cardboard cover.

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FREE LOVE - SAME:
Soul/funk rarity from 1979. Check the driving, horn-fuelled "I've been a good man" and the ballad "Together we stand". 2022 reissue with obi.

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SEAL - SAME:
Remastered 30th anniversary reissue including bonus tracks.

STAPLE SINGERS - WE'LL GET OVER:
1969 soul/gospel set produced by Steve Cropper. "The end of our road" is the best track for me. Record is slightly lower VG+ with some surface marks, still nothing major. Cover has some edge wear and a little ring wear. US original.

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GENERAL CROOK - SAME:
"Thanks but no thanks" top crossover soul with lovely horns! Also contains the killer ballads "I'm satisfied" and "Tell me...". Cover in torn shrink with a minor corner bend and a little wear on opening edge. US original.

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VARIOUS - SHRINE - THE RAREST SOUL LABEL:
Compilation of 60s soul from Washington D.C.'s legendary Shrine label. Contains northern soul trophies as Cautions "No other way" and Cairos "Stop overlooking me" plus the previously monster "Wait till I get there" by Tippie & The Wisemen.

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KALAPANA - SAME:
Breezy blue-eyed soul/soft rock from Hawaii. "The hurt", "All I want", "Everything is love" and "What do I do" are the strongest cuts. Reminds me of the Batteaux LP and that's a good thing. US reissue, pressed on black vinyl.

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BARRINO BROTHERS - LIVIN' HIGH OFF THE GOODNESS OF YOUR LOVE:
LP from 1973 produced by Holland-Dozier-Holland. Listen to the title track for starters. This Japanese reissue contains two bonus tracks that were not on the original US release, their classic "I shall not be moved" and "Trapped in a love". VS 1055, black vinyl pressing with obi and insert.

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JACKIE WILSON - YOU GOT ME WALKING:
Chicago soul favorite with the awesome crossover tunes "You got me walking" and "You left the fire burning"! LP in solid shape. Cover has a small punch hole (not in photo). Stereo sticker over the promo print on labels. on labels. US original, promo copy.

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WEEKND - THURSDAY:
Double LP release including "Lonely star" and "Gone". Later EU pressing.

SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES - AWAY WE A GO GO:
"Oh be my love" & "Can you love a poor boy" wonderful sweet soul classics, and storming northern on "Whole lot of shakin' in my heart"! Record looks and plays fine. The flipback sleeve has a tiny corner bump and a small, faint stain on back. UK stereo original.

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ARNOLD BLAIR - FINALLY MADE IT HOME / I WON THE BIG DEAL THIS TIME (ALTERNATE VERSION):
Killer 70s soul from the same sessions as "Trying to get next to you", but previously unreleased. Flipside is a slightly different version of the flip to "Trying...". UK original, first pressing without "R" on label, in company sleeve.

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ERNESTINE ANDERSON - YOU CAN'T BUY LOVE / JERK AND TWINE:
Instant 60s soul/r&b club mover. Vinyl in nice shape, few and light marks, plays great. UK original with push-out centre intact, in red/white Mercury sleeve.

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JAMES BROWN - I GOT YOU (I FEEL GOOD):
From 1966 including the beyond classic title tune and heartfelt soul ballads as "Lost someone". Swedish original, SLP 52 with orange/purple labels, in laminated sleeve.

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BILL WITHERS - LOVELY DAY / LEAN ON ME / LOVELY NIGHT FOR DANCING:
UK 12" release from 1987, solid copy with a couple of light marks. Pic sleeve has ring wear.

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SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS - SOUL OF A WOMAN:
The final studio album by this fab songstress who left us way too early. Listen to "Pass me by" and "These tears". Black vinyl version.

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MILLIE JACKSON - SAME:
Classic soul album from 1972 including the killer slowies "I just can't stand it" and "A child of God" and the northern oldie "My man, a sweet man"! Reissue from 2023.

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MILLIE JACKSON - STILL CAUGHT UP:
One of her best LPs, from 1975, with class soul on "Tell her it's over" and "The memory of a wife" plus my pick, the Phillip Mitchell-penned screamer "You can't stand the thought"! Reissue.

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MISS LAVELL - EVERYBODY'S GOT SOMEBODY / THE BEST PART OF ME:
Fine mid-60s soul doubleheader. Vinyl is a bit pale but plays fine. Small rub mark on A-side label. US original.

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MAD LADS - WHATEVER HURTS YOU / NO TIME IS BETTER THAN RIGHT NOW:
Gorgeous sweet soul from this top group. US original.

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SYL JOHNSON - DRESSES TOO SHORT:
Legendary soul/funk LP incuding the well-used breakbeat tune "Different strokes" and "Dresses too short". A-side has a small sticker on label and some residue in dead wax. Reissue of rare Twinight original.

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MARVIN GAYE & KIM WESTON - IT TAKES TWO / TMEF 546:
Two of Motown's biggest stars on a French EP from 1967, including the hit "It takes two" and the heavenly "I want you 'round"! Vinyl has a few light marks, plays well. Pic sleeve has staining on upper front and back, minimal tear on front, name written on back. Clean labels.

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KEIYAA - HOOKE'S LAW:
2025 r&b/fusion-sounding hip hop by this US singer-songwriter/producer. Check "k.i.s.s." or "This Time". Black vinyl issue, comes in stickered pic sleeve.

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NADYA ALBERTSSON - HALF SILK HALF BLADE:
Debut album by Swedish SSW Nadya Albertsson in 2025, organic r&b sounds with great vocals! Listen to "Take It". Limited to 300 copies.

STEVE & TERESA - CATCHING A WAVE:
Smooth pacific, bossa-tinged sounds by Hawaiian guitar-and-bass duo back in 1983, have a listen to the title tune. US reissue from 2020, pressed on clear vinyl.

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BOBBY TAYLOR - BLACKMAIL / PROMO:
Punchy Motown sound with an awesome vocal. US original, vinyl promo copy with the same cut both sides. One side is solid VG+, the other borders on VG.

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VARIOUS - MIX PLATE:
Compilation on Aloha Got Soul, focusing on current Hawaiian soul, hip hop and r'n'b. Check "Aubergine" by Holden Mandrial-Santos or Mayakea's "M.I.A.". Black vinyl issue.

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JAMES CARR - A MAN NEEDS A WOMAN:
Quintessential deep soul LP, includes "Life turned her that way" & "The dark end of the street". Japanese reissue from 1977, VG 3004, mono. Comes with insert but no obi.

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ALLISON & THE SOUTH FUNK BOULEVARD BAND - SAME:
Very rare soul/funk album from 1978. A great listen through both sides - especially check the exquisite crossover soul tunes "There Ain't No Substitute For Love" and "It's Love" and the bouncy dance cut "Pay Before You Lay". High quality reissue with obi.

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YAYA BEY - TEN FOLD:
Strong 2024 follow-up to the awesome "Remember Your North Star" from 2022. Check "Crying Through My Teeth" and "East Coast Mami". Black vinyl.

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LUTHER INGRAM - I'VE BEEN HERE ALL THE TIME:
Quality southern/deep soul, especially on "I'll love you until the end" and "Ain't that loving you". Cover has a drill hole (not in photo), 6+1 cm split on bottom edge, 3 cm split on top seam, minor staining. A little humidity spotting on labels. US original.

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HOWARD TATE - GET IT WHILE YOU CAN / STEREO:
Strong 60s soul set with great tunes as "Baby I love you" and "Ain't nobody home". Cover has a drill hole, partial edge wear, minor ring wear, 1,5 cm edge rip on back. US stereo original with blue label and T logo.

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DYNAMIC FIVE - LOVER'S LULLABYE / SKY BOAT:
Superb group soul ballad from 1977, one of the best tracks from their ultra are album. Nice copy with just a few light surface lines n.a.p. US original in company sleeve.

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WHISPERS - SAME / PLANETS OF LIFE:
Their debut album with the fantastic crossover soul tune "Needle in a haystack". "I can remember" & "I'm the one" are great too. First US release is on Soul Clock, then re-released on Janus as "Planets of life". This is a later (1976) Japanese issue on Contempo, UXP 706 CN. Cover has some peeling on bottom edge.

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TIMMY THOMAS - (DYING INSIDE) TO HOLD YOU:
Timmy riding a smooth soul groove in 1990. Vinyl is VG+ to EX, pic sleeve has a tiny brown stain on back. European original.

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CECIL LYDE - STONE FREE:
Very rare 1980 album with killer modern soul on "I'm so glad I found your love" and bubbly funk on "Money's funny". Japanese reissue with obi. New from the distributor, but cover has a few cm slight damage on bottom edge.

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IKE PERRY & THE LYRICS - GOD MUST HAVE SENT YOU TO ME / I'M JUST A MAN:
Two previously unreleased crossover/sweet soul sides, both are just lovely. A few light sleeve marks on vinyl, plays fine (though the sound is on the lo-fi side since it's cut from an acetate). Picture sleeve has a small corner bump.

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J.D. JONES - YESTERDAY'S LOVE / COMING AT CHA:
1978 modern/crossover soul dancer. Vinyl is glossy with few and light marks, nice copy. US original.

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