FRICTION BAND - WATCHIN' YOU / TO THE SKY:
Rare, private-pressed midtempo modern soul 7" with a nice sweet soul number on the flip (watch out for the unexpected twist towards the end). Reissue.

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

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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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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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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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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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CORNER GANG - STONE OUT OF YOUR MIND:
Ultra rare 70s soul from the notorious TSG label. A bunch of nice tunes, especially the title tune and the spaced-out rare groover "Like I do". Vinyl is VG+ to EX, nice copy. Japanese reissue with obi (cover is not in shrink, unlike photo). Please note that this reissue is dubbed from a copy of the original album and contains some ticks and crackle. No master tapes exist, so this is the best you'll get.

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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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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.

TOMORROW'S PEOPLE - OPEN SOUL:
Very rare soul/funk/disco album from 1976 with the killer sweet soul tunes "Lovers to friends" & "It ain't fair" and the 20 min funk/disco jam "Open soul"! Japanese reissue from 2021, this is the version with green obi.

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Z.Z. HILL - DUES PAID IN FULL:
1984 compilation with 14 tracks from this much-loved soul singer.

BARRY WHITE - JUST ANOTHER WAY TO SAY I LOVE YOU:
LP from 1975 with hits as "Heavenly, That's What You Are To Me" and "What Am I Gonna Do With You"! 180 gram reissue.

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SMOKEY ROBINSON - PURE SMOKEY:
"Virgin man" killer 70s soul with a funky groove! Remastered reissue from 2024. Cover has a tiny corner bend.

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BOBBY BYRD - I NEED HELP:
Classic funk LP including "You got to have a job" and "I need help". Slight dish warp not affecting play. No shrink on this copy. Reissue.

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SHARON REVOAL - REACHING FOR OUR STAR / RUN BETWEEN THE RAINDROPS (WHILE MY TEARDROPS FALL):
Fine doublesider with the great modern soul track "Reaching For Our Star" plus dreamy sweet soul on "Run Between The Raindrops". Reissue.

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SAM COOKE - PORTRAIT OF A LEGEND 1951-1964:
2xLP compilation with great Cooke classics like "A change is gonna come", "You send me", "Summertime" and "Another Saturday night". Cover has a tiny corner bump.

DEE CLARK - KEEP IT UP:
Early soul with tremendous vocals. Compilation from 1980 including a few unissued tracks. Cover has minor creasing and a small sticker on front.

VARIOUS - MAJOR BILL'S TEXAS SOUL:
60's soul compilation with artists like Johnny Copeland, Matt Brown, Willie Hobbs, Sons of Moses and many more. No shrink on this copy, cover has minor tearing on front and back plus 3 cm peeling on top seam.

TED COLEMAN BAND - TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS:
Rare modern soul/disco LP with the top dancefloor tracks "Due consideration" and "Can you feel it". Reissue.

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OSCAR TONEY JR - PAPA DON'S PREACHER:
Deep/southern soul comp including fine versions of "The dark end of the street", "For your precious love" and "Any day now". Record is VG+ to EX, just a few light marks. No shrink on this copy.

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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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BOBBY HUTTON - PIECE OF THE ACTION:
1973 album with the northern monster "Lend a hand" that still sounds incredible. A few more nice tracks too. Reissue from 2024.

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TOPICS - BOOKING UP BABY / GIVING UP:
Quintessential 70s soul, just awesome. Reissue of rare original.

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SPINNERS - I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU / WHAT MORE COULD A BOY ASK FOR:
Two brilliant Motown classics. "What more" was originally unissued, only released on vinyl in later years. Reissue from 2025.

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VARIOUS - SOUTHERN SOUL STOCK VOL 2:
Deep soul compilation including top material from Sam Dees ("Can you be a one man woman"), Billy Young ("Have pity on me") and Barbara & The Browns ("I don't want to have to wait").

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MANHATTANS - SING FOR YOU AND YOURS:
Rare and great 60s soul album from this consistent group. Top notch soul on the sweet "I call it love", "I betcha" + the northern mover "All I need is your love". Japanese reissue from 1981, 25AP 1999, with insert and obi.

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CARL HENRY HALL / JIMMY RANDOLPH - SUMMERTIME:
Two fab versions of this all-time classic. Especially Carl Hall really tears it up in style. Reissue from 2014.

STEVE PARKS - SADNESS IN MY SAMBA / ALL IN A DAY / STILL THINKING OF YOU:
Three lovely soul-jazzy tunes, especially "Still thinking of you" is wonderful. Reissue 12" from 2006.

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BURTON INC - NATION SONG / GROOVIN' AT THE NIGHT CLUB:
"Groovin' at the night club" fantastic mellow soul, originally on the rare "L.A. will make you pay" album. Japanese reissue with picture insert.

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MOUNT OLIVET INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR - SAME:
Gospel/soul from 1976 with a sound not unlike the Clark Sisters around the same time. Listen to "In Due Time". 2014 reissue (containing 4 of the best tracks of the original albums 9 tracks). Limited to 500 copies.

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ISLEY BROTHERS - GIVIN' IT BACK:
One of the truly great soul/funk groups from the 60s through to the 80s. This LP contains their impressive take on "Love the one you're with" and the powerful "Ohio". Reissue, nice copy in shrink.

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VARIOUS - SHRINE RECORDS (RARE SOUL SIDES: WASHINGTON DC 1965-1967):
7x7" box set full of superb soul from the exceptionally collectible Shrine label. Includes the monster rarity "One gold piece" from The Prophets, well-loved northern classics by The Cautions and the originally unissued killer "Wait till I get there" by Tippie & The Wisemen.

TOLBERT - I'VE GOT IT:
Ultra rare and superb modern soul. This reissue from 2008 includes the regular 7" version plus an extended 12" mix exclusive to this release.

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BLACK IVORY - DON'T TURN AROUND:
Great soul LP from Leroy Burgess' group before he went solo, produced by Patrick Adams. Check "Surrender", "Find the one who loves you" and the funky "Our future". Reissue, no shrink on this copy.

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ISLEY BROTHERS - THIS OLD HEART OF MINE:
Monster Motown album from 1966 with big tunes as the title track, "There's no love left" and the LP-only stunner "Seek and you shall you find"! Reissue, no shrink on this copy.

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TIMELESS LEGEND - SYNCHRONIZED:
Ultra rare modern soul album, here on an expanded reissue from 2003 with added value including their Black Forest 45 "Don't do this to me" and their Dawn-Lite monster "I was born to love you" (none of them on the original LP). Light marks, plays well.

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JAMES BROWN - I GOT YOU (I FEEL GOOD):
From 1966 including the beyond classic title track but also heartfelt soul ballads as "Lost someone". Decent copy, record has some marks but nothing deep, plays ok. No sticker on cover (unlike photo). French reissue from 1983.

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NIMBISS - PARADISE / YOU AND I:
Modern soul/boogie out of Chicago, originally released on a very tricky to find 12 in the early 80s. Check the dance floor cut "Paradise". 2025 UK reissue 7".

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MELVIN MOORE - ALL OF A SUDDEN / I AIN'T THE ONE:
Monster modern soul classic, not an easy catch on original. Here featuring a cooking southern groover recorded in 2008 on the flip. UK reissue from 2025.

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BILLY PAUL - GOING EAST:
"East" awesome classic fromt the deep end of Philly soul. No shrink on this copy (unlike photo). Reissue.

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DORIS DUKE - I'M A LOSER:
Southern soul classic including the well-loved ballad "To the other woman (I'm the other woman)" plus the superb crossover dancers "The feeling is right" and "I can't do without you"! Cover has a creased corner. Reissue.

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DANA VALERY - YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE YOUR INTEREST LIES:
Rare northern oldie with a dramatic mood. Record has some surface scuffing, plays well. Unofficial reissue.

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