SOUL TUNE ALL STARS - INTRODUCING:
The debut album from seasoned Stockholm record/music man Niclas Wretelid. A mix of soulful vocal tunes and funky instros, including the excellent single sides "World" and "Natural feeling" plus the sounds-like-a-hit "Talkin' bout". Well worth checking if you're into the current stuff from Daptone/Colemine/Timmion.

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ALEX - HELLO I LOVE YOU:
LP from 1979 with the sleazy dicko rocker "Rock machine"! Record has some minor marks and a light scratch of 1,5 cm on A1-A2. The scratch causes a few faint clicks, plays fine otherwise. Cover has ring wear and a small sticker on front. Norwegian original.

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LIVELY ONES - BUGALU PARTY / MONO:
Soul/rock from 1968 with versions of "Working in the coalmine", "I got you (I feel good)" etc. Cover has a few creases and two punch holes. US mono original.

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MIRACLES - DOIN' MICKEY'S MONKEY:
1963 album including early Motown hits as "I gotta dance to keep from crying". Nice copy in shrink with a sawcut. Later US pressing from the early 80s.

COLD DIAMOND & MINK - FROM US TO YOU... WITH LOVE:
Instrumental version of Jeb Loy Nichols' self-titled album on Timmion - crisp drumming and sparse arrangements makes for a nice listen that stands well on its own, listen to "Living it up" or "I just can't stop". Black vinyl version.

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NICOLE WILLIS & BANDA PALOMITA - MY SOUL SENSATION:
Nicole Willis with a cool, breezy backing out of Finland - listen to "Save it" or "Reparate".

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KAY ROBINSON - WE NEED TIME:
Soul/gospel album from 1970. Check "We can't rest" or "This old world". Cover has basic ring wear, and a punch hole. US original.

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JACKIE WILSON - IT'S ALL A PART OF LOVE:
Carl Davis/Eugene Record-produced LP from 1970 with a version of "This guy's in love with you". Cover has some ring wear. US original.

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ISLEY BROTHERS - THE 16 GREATEST HITS OF THE ISLEY BROS:
Compilation from 1972. Cover in torn shrink.

ARTIES - PEACE / SEALED ORIGINAL:
Sealed US original. Tiny wear at corners, shrink slightly open at top.

MARILYN MCCOO & BILLY DAVIS JR - I HOPE WE GET TO LOVE IN TIME:
"Nothing Can Stop Me" excellent soul tune as used by Jaheim on "Could It Be". Cover in shrink with hype sticker (unlike photo), cut corner, price tag underneath the shrink on front. US original, with printed inner sleeve.

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SHORTY LONG - THE PRIME OF SHORTY LONG:
Late 60's soul album with the northern winner "Baby come home to me". Cover has average ring/rub wear and a small sawcut. Low VG+ cover due to a few small scratches. US original.

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5TH DIMENSION - LIVING TOGETHER, GROWING TOGETHER / SEALED ORIGINAL:
US original from 1973, still sealed copy with a cut corner.

SOUL TUNE ALLSTARS - THE SOUL OF THE VIKING:
The second album from the Soul Tune stable, featuring vocals from Carlton J Smith, Maria Sanchez and Desmond Foster. Quite a varied affair, ranging from subtle midtempo soul to mellow instrumentals and uptempo funk. "Oh your love" is a delicious piece of sweet/crossover soul, check that and the instro "Smiling & crying".

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BOBBY WOMACK - THE POET II:
LP from 1984 including "Love has finally come at last" and the killer dance cut "Tell me why". Japanese original, promo copy with insert and red sample sticker on front cover.

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JIMMY MCCRACKLIN - THE BEST OF JIMMY MCCRACKLIN:
Compilation from 1967.

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

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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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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.

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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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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8TH DAY - SAME / BLUE VINYL:
"You've got to crawl before you walk" uplifting soul with the typical Invictus sound. Japanese reissue from 1986, VS 1057, pressed on blue vinyl. Note that this issue does not include "She's not just another woman" and "I've come to save you" but instead has "If I could see the light" and "Faith is the answer" which are not on the US Invictus release. Comes with insert but no obi.

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BOBBY MOORE - SEARCHING FOR MY LOVE:
Japanese compilation from various singles and the "Searching for my love" LP, plus the monster deep soul track "Can't get away" that's exclusive to this release. Comes with insert but no obi.

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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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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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MATTHEW CASSELL - MATT THE CAT:
Soft soul/AOR rarity from 1978. Listen to "Fly away". Japanese reissue with obi, contains two bonus tracks.

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SPONTANEOUS OVERTHROW - ALL ABOUT MONEY:
Private pressed DIY soul/funk/disco oddity with lovely synths and drum machines and a very unique sound - listen to "Overthrow groove" or "All about money". Reissue.

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CHOKER CAMPBELL & HIS BIG 16 PIECE BAND - HITS OF THE SIXTIES:
Instrumental versions of Motown classics on this LP from 1965. "Baby love", "Come see about me", "Baby I need your loving" etc. Cover has light shelf/rub wear. US original, MT 620 with map label and deep groove.

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CLYDE MCPHATTER WITH BILLY WARD & HIS DOMINOES - SAME / FEDERAL 559:
Rare doo wop/r&b/early soul album from original Drifter-man Clyde McPhatter. Listen to "Sixty Minute Man" and "Pedal Pushin' Papa". Some minor marks on record, plays ok with just odd light ticks here and there, most likely inherent in the pressing. Cover has fraying on top seam, partial splits/fraying on lower seam, faint price tag mark on front, basic shelf wear and tracklisting writings on back. Later US pressing with green labels/gold print, no deep groove.

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ESSEX - EASIER SAID THAN DONE / MONO:
Early soul/r&b album including the big hit "Easier Said Than Done". Cover has big splits on top seam and 8 cm split on bottom (all repaired with tape), splits/cracks on left part on top and bottom seam plus a stamp on back. US mono original, R 25234.

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TEMPTATIONS - IN A MELLOW MOOD:
1967 album including a snappy version of the H-D-H-penned "I'm ready for love". Record barely has a mark on it, but the pressing has a bit of inherent noise. Cover has ring wear and edge/corner wear. US original with wedge logo and deep groove.

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VARIOUS - (SECOND) C.J.'S ROOTS OF CHICAGO BLUES:
1972 soul/blues comp featuring Andre Voice Odam, Bill Howell, Betty Everett etc. Including the really great "I'm On The Run" with Pattie Lenoir! Record in great shape. Cover has one bumped corner.

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VARIOUS - HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN (OUTSTANDING NEGRO SPIRITUALS):
Late 50s gospel from Patterson Singers ("I'm Gonna Reach My Heavenly Home Some Day"), Swan Silvertones etc. Flipback cover has some rub wear, minimal split on top seam, small punch hole. Bottom edge is 2/3 split. Scarce Japanese original on red vinyl, HV-1057.

HUMAN BODY - MAKE YOU SHAKE IT:
Soul/funk LP from 1984, produced by Roger Troutman. Check the mellow soul on "I believe we can" & "There is nobody". Cover has a promo stamp on front. US original.

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JIMETTA ROSE & THE VOICES OF CREATION - THINGS ARE GETTING BETTER:
Modern-day gospel soul led by Los Angeles-based singer Jimetta Rose. Listen to the building "Portals".

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BILLY STEWART - TEACHES OLD STANDARDS NEW TRICKS / MONO:
Killer version of "Temptation 'bout to get me" (Knight Brothers) that was first released on this LP. Cover has a drill hole. US mono original.

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LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS - OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND:
1969 album including the nice sweet soul cut "Easy to be hard" (same track as done by Body & Soul on their National General LP). Cover has a cut corner. Tiny rub mark on A-side label. US original.

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JR. WALKER & THE ALL STARS - HOME COOKIN':
LP from 1968 with the great classic "What does it take to win your love". Nice copy in shrink (unlike photo). US original.

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SWEET PEA ATKINSON - DON'T WALK AWAY:
"Don't walk away" modern soul classic! Cover has a shop sticker around opening (not on photo). UK original with lyric inner sleeve.

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