EMOTIONS - YOU MAKE ME WANT TO LOVE YOU / WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET / PROMO:
Two punchy early 70s soul sides produced by David Porter. "x" written on "You make me"-label. US original, promo copy.

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DON COVAY & THE JEFFERSON LEMON BLUES BAND - THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS:
Bluesy soul from 1969 including the breakbeat tune "Homemade Love". Record has a 1 cm scratch causing light ticks end of B1/beginning of B2, apart from that just some light marks and surface lines, nothing deep and plays alright. Cover has basic shelf wear + saw cut on lower seam. US original, red/green labels with 1841 Broadway-address.

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IMPRESSIONS - YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE:
1987 compilation of some of their early material.

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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JERRY JACKSON - I DON'T PLAY GAMES / YOU MIGHT BE THERE WITH HIM / PROMO:
Big-voiced early 60s soul from the "It's rough out there" man. Plenty of marks, still plays pretty well with only minor distractions. A little writing on "Games"-label. US original, promo copy.

BOB KUBAN - HARD TO HANDLE / SOUL MAN:
Soul/rock versions of two 60s hits. US original.

SUPREMES - FLOY JOY:
"The wisdom of time" and "Floy joy" lovely Smokey Robinson-penned tunes! Cover has a cut corner (unlike photo) and some wear on top seam. US original.

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SMOKEY ROBINSON - DEEP IN MY SOUL:
From 1977 with a typical sweet Smokey sound on "In my corner"! No shrink on this copy, cover has a sawcut and slight wear. US original.

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CAROL HUGHES - LET'S GET TOGETHER AGAIN / DONT TURN YOUR BACK:
Nice mid-60s sweet soul. Record has lots of scuffing and has no real gloss left, plays with some surface noise and background pops but still listenable. Large writing on labels. US original, Monarch styrene issue.

LARRY LONDON PROJECT - A LOVE LIKE THAT / WE WILL FIND A WAY:
"A love like that" sounds like the cream of 90s street soul, great tune!

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ARETHA FRANKLIN - SOUL SISTER:
"Cry like a baby" stunning 60s soul - a firm personal favorite! 180 gram reissue.

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DONNIE - EXCERPTS FROM THE COLORED SECTION / DO YOU KNOW?:
US original in pic sleeve with hype sticker.

OTIS CLAY - LIVE AGAIN:
Live recording from Tokyo in 1983 with a great version of "A nickel and a nail". Japanese original with insert and obi.

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TENISON STEPHENS - WHERE WOULD YOU BE / CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU / PROMO:
Late 60s soul dancer with a punchy club sound. Lots of marks on vinyl, plays well on the main side. The flipside version of "Can't take my eyes off you" plays a bit crackly. Labels have storage rub wear. US original on Aries, before the Chess release.

INGRAM FAMILY - THE INGRAM KINGDOM / THE FUNK IS IN OUR MUSIC:
LP from 1976 with the wonderful crossover dancer "What else can I say" and fine jazzy soul on "He's mine". Japanese reissue from 2022.

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TOGETHER - SAME:
Ultra rare Tiger Lily album from 1976 with a mix of soul, funk and rock. The breezy modern soul dancer "I'll tell you I love you" and the funky "I won't let it get you down" are my picks. Japanese reissue from 2023,with obi.

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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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COMO MAMAS - MOVE UPSTAIRS:
Soul/gospel from 2017 on Daptone. Great vocals and plenty of memorable tunes. Black vinyl version, as new copy in shrink with hype sticker.

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KEY & CLEARY - LOVE IS THE WAY:
Mostly unissued 70s soul recordings with a sparse sound, not too far from Dorando. Listen to "Lay Your Head". Also includes their modern soul biggie "What It Takes To Live". Later pressing with hype sticker instead of obi.

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VARIOUS / SOUL CLAN - SOUL CLAN:
1969 comp with tracks from Solomon Burke, Joe Tex, Don Covay etc. Cover has general wear, a few small seam splits, tiny sawcut, small paper tear on back. US original.

ASTORS - I FOUND OUT / CANDY:
Two lovely northern sides with silky harmonies - good value for money! UK 2nd issue from 1969, large centre version.

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MARCIA HINES / JACKIE WILSON - YOU GOTTA LET GO / YOU KEEP ME HANGING ON:
Stunning 70s soul classic b/w Jackie's fiery version of "You keep me hanging on". Reissue from 2014, in company sleeve.

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BLUE NOTES - STANDING BY YOU GIRL / IT'S OVER:
Lovely 70s soul dancer! US original in company sleeve.

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DIP - SURE DON'T MISS YOU:
Vintage-sounding soul from 2017 on the Colemine label. Clear vinyl.

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ETTA JAMES - TWO SIDES (TO EVERY STORY) / I WORRY ABOUT YOU:
Swedish picture sleeve release of this rip roaring soul/r&b mover! Record looks and plays fine. Pic sleeve has a little staining and some chipping on opening edge. Clean labels, 4-prong centre intact.

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JIMMY LEWIS - THAT'S A GIRL FOR YOU / I JUST WANT TO TALK ABOUT YOU:
Powerful southern soul from this great singer. US original, promo, in distributor sleeve (with cut corner and small rip).

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JOE TEX - ALL THE HEAVEN A MAN REALLY NEEDS / LET'S GO SOMEWHERE AND TALK:
Popular early-70s disc from Joe, lovely midtempo dance tune. Tiny mark causes 3-4 clicks midway. Minimal chip on outer edge, nowhere near the playing grooves. Some ring wear on labels. US original, vinyl issue.

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LEE CHARLES - I NEVER WANT TO LOSE MY SWEET THING / GIRL YOU TURNED YOUR BACK ON MY LOVE:
Jackie Wilson-style crossover dancer backed with an equally good midtempo crossover side. Tiny piece of paper on "Girl" causes a couple of faint ticks. Small cut in the centre hole, not affecting play. US original.

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MAGIC TOUCH - A WOMAN WILL DO WRONG / PROMO:
Female group version of the great Paul Kelly/Clarence Reid-penned ballad! US original, promo copy with stereo/mono sides.

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MEL & TIM - BACKFIELD IN MOTION / DO RIGHT BABY:
1969 soul hit with lyrics cleverly comparing American football to the game of love. Swedish original in picture sleeve.

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MOONGLOWS - WHEN I'M WITH YOU / YOU'VE CHOSEN ME / PROMO:
Delicious 1972 sweet soul from this seasoned group - especially "You've chosen me" has the lot. US original, two-sided promo copy.

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O'JAYS - DON'T YOU KNOW A TRUE LOVE / PEACE:
Nice funky soul from this all-time favorite group. Vinyl is clean except for a small piece of paper towards the end of "Don't you know", causing 5-6 minor pops. Drill hole through label. US original.

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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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TAFFIE LEE - STAY AWAY FROM MY BABY / THE TRIALS OF LIFE CAN BE LONELY:
Driving 60s soul/r&b backed with a deep ballad. Vinyl has lots of surface marks, plays pretty well overall, but a 1 cm scratch on B-side causes medium-level pops. Labels are stained, minor writing on A-side. US original.

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WILLIE WEST & THE SOUL INVESTIGATORS - I JUST CAN'T LEAVE YOU ALONE / INSTRUMENTAL:
Willie is back with a moody deep soul cut featuring a haunting flute lead by Jimi Tenor and the usual tight backing from The Soul Investigators! Instrumental on the flip.

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EDDIE HOLLAND - IF IT'S LOVE (IT'S ALRIGHT) / IT'S NOT TOO LATE:
Great early Motor City sound. Record in very nice shape. Minor marker writing on "If it's love"-label. US original from 1962, vinyl issue.

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IMPRESSIONS - KEEP ON PUSHING / I LOVE YOU (YEAH):
1964 evergreen from Chicago's finest. PLEASE NOTE: Record is the UK original on HMV, POP 1317, centre is missing. Comes with unique Swedish picture sleeve, a real beauty. The sleeve has 5 cm split on two seams and some rub wear on back.

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JACKSON FIVE - ABC / THE YOUNG FOLKS:
Swedish original from 1970. Pic sleeve has tiny writing on front.

JIMMY RUFFIN - FAREWELL IS A LONELY SOUND / RED VINYL PROMO:
Big Motown classic, nice on red vinyl promo copy! Same tune both sides. US original in company sleeve.

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JIMMY RUFFIN - I'VE PASSED THIS WAY BEFORE / RED VINYL PROMO:
Powerful Motown classic. Vinyl in nice shape, drill hole through label. US original, red vinyl promo copy.

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LITTLE STEVIE WONDER - WORKOUT STEVIE, WORKOUT / MONKEY TALK:
UK original in blue Stateside sleeve. Centre is missing, otherwise alright.

MANHATTANS - THAT NEW GIRL / CAN I?:
Catchy mid-60s dancer, pretty much the younger brother of Accents' "New girl". Vinyl has some surface marks and a few small scratches, plays with pretty frequent crackle, still quite enjoyable. Some label wear. US original.

MARVELETTES - WHEN YOU'RE YOUNG AND IN LOVE / THE DAY YOU TAKE ONE, YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE OTHER:
Dutch original from 1967. Record has light marks, plays well. Pic sleeve is creased and has small writing on front.

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MAYNELL WILSON - MOTOWN FEELING / MEAN OLE WORLD:
Steady 60s soul pounder b/w a bluesy ballad. Pic sleeve has a minimal dot tear on front. UK original with centre intact.

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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SANDY WADDY - EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING / SECRET LOVE:
1967 northern soul, breezy upbeat dancer. Drill hole and very slight tearing on labels, tiny writing both sidesl. US original, vinyl issue in Wand sleeve.

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UNIVERSAL MIND - REACH OUT FOR ME / I'LL NEVER LET YOU GET AWAY:
Gene Redd-produced mid-70s dance version of the Bacharach/David creation "Reach out for me". The flipside has a little label wear and a few scuffs n.a.p. US original.

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VERSATILES - JUST WORDS / THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER / PROMO:
Early 60s soul that sits comfortable next to vintage Chuck Jackson material. Nice stuff! Vinyl is pretty solid VG, some minor marks and a little surface noise but nothing serious. Stamp on labels. US original, promo copy.

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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SMOKEY ROBINSON - BEING WITH YOU:
"Being with you" soft soul classic. Cover in shrink with a sawcut. US original.

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