PUFFS / SUPERBS - I ONLY CRY ONCE A DAY NOW / WIND IN MY SAILS:
Traditional 60s girl group northern dancer with a Gene Page arrangement b/w a a tough, funk-edged club smasher that's my pick of the two! Reissue.

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PRATT & MOODY / COLD DIAMOND & MINK - WORDS WORDS WORDS / INSTRUMENTAL:
Wonderful midtempo crossover track from Pratt & Moody, following up the equally lovely "Lost Lost Lost" from last year. Drum-heavy instrumental on flip. 2nd pressing with burgundy red label.

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PEOPLE'S CHOICE - IF YOU GONNA DO IT:
Funky Philly disco with a first-rate backing. This copy has one light pop in the intro on side 1, otherwise fine. US original in company sleeve.

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SOUL TUNE ALL STARS - WORLD / NATURAL FEELING:
Two lovely current soul cuts out of Stockholm, one funkier side (featuring ex Blacknuss man Desmond Foster) and one soft Sunday stroller with an impressive female vocal.

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BILL WITHERS - DON'T IT MAKE IT BETTER / LOVE IS:
Great midtempo outing from Bill in 1978! Record has surface scuffing but no deep marks, plays ok- US original.

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SIR COLLINS & OWEN GRAY / DUDU, STACKIE & COLLINS - TAKE OFF / SWEET SWEET SWEET:
Two fine rocksteady sides from Sir Collins. Reissue.

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DORIS DUKE - TO THE OTHER WOMAN (I'M THE OTHER WOMAN) / I DON'T CARE ANYMORE:
Epic ballad from 1970 with an expert Jerry Williams/Swamp Dogg production. US original.

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EMILIA SISCO / COLD DIAMOND & MINK - DON'T BELIEVE YOU LIKE THAT / INSTRUMENTAL:
More sweet-with-a-beat business from Timmion. Anyone who liked their Bobby Oroza or Fred releases can buy this blind.

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CARLTON JUMEL SMITH / COLD DIAMOND & MINK - LOVE OUR LOVE AFFAIR / INSTRUMENTAL:
Fourth 45 from the great "1634 Lexington Avenue"-album - a lovely midtempo groover with Cold Diamond & Mink instrumental on the flip.

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DESMOND FOSTER - WHEELS KEEPS ON TURNING / ATTITUDE:
2019 soul out of Stockholm where Desmond Foster does his usual fine thing on vocals and guitar. The moody A-side has the same vibe as some of the recent Lee Fields releases whilst the flip has a bouncy, sunny sound!

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MIRWOOD STRINGS - THE TEMPTATION WALK / OH MY DARLIN':
Instrumental northern oldies released in the 70s. Vinyl looks hazy and plays with a little background noise, though still and punchy.

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SOUL TUNE ALL STARS - DESIRE / MESSIN' AROUND:
Version of Francisco Aguabella's "Desire" - killer tune that sits comfortably in any type of rare groove setting. Flipside is a funky/jazzy instrumental.

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FIRE & RAIN - HELLO STRANGER / SOMEBODY TO LOVE:
Great folky soul version of the Barbara Lewis evergreen! Flip is a take on the Jefferson Airplane track. Small scratch causes 8-10 clicks in the intro to "Hello stranger", ok after that. US original.

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DEVASTATING AFFAIR - YOU DON'T KNOW (HOW HARD IT IS TO MAKE IT):
Funky soul with a spacey vibe. Record has quite a lot of scuffing but plays ok. US original.

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DOVES - THE MAN WHO TOLD EVERYTHING / YOUR SHADOW LAY ACROSS MY LIFE:
UK original from 2000. Pic sleeve has a sticker residue mark on front.

SPECIAL BARUTI - LAWAMA / NIKUPENDE VIPI:
Two driving, clubby Kenyan sides. Record has a few small shades, plays fine. Kenyan original.

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NYAHURURU SHARP SHOOTERS - MUBARISAI / MUIHOKO MUNENE:
Two charming Kikuyu sides! Record has some marks but plays alright. A little label wear/staining. Kenyan original with 3-prong centre.

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MOSES PATROU - YOU GET WHAT'CHA PAID FOR / WHO'S GONNA SAVE ME (FROM MYSELF):
The best Soul Tune 45 yet? Two fine sides of vintage-sounding soul.

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BOX TOPS - CRY LIKE A BABY / THE DOOR YOU CLOSED TO ME:
Nice copy with little wear. Intact center. Swedish original.

TOMMY FACENDA - HIGH SCHOOL U.S.A. (VIRGINIA) / GIVE ME ANOTHER CHANCE:
Cool 1959 rocker backed with a tearstained ballad. US original.

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GREGORY JOLLY - WHAT 'EM DOING IS MY BUSINESS:
Superb late 70s soul with a deep dance groove. Reissue including a rework by Altrey & JR.

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RUBIN - YOU'VE BEEN AWAY:
Storming northern classic! Unofficial reissue with blank B-side.

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PERCY & THEM - SING A SAD SONG / PROMO:
Lovely 70s soul slowie. US original, promo copy with mono/stereo sides. Small writing on stereo label.

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YVONNE FAIR - FUNKY MUSIC SHO NUFF TURNS ME ON / LET YOUR HAIR DOWN:
Funky soul from 1974, produced by Norman Whitfield. US original in company sleeve.

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O'JAYS - NOW THAT I FOUND YOU / I MISS YOU:
Another fine release from this giant among soul groups, with help from George Kerr and Richard Tee. US original.

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SLADE - COZ I LUV YOU / MY LIFE IS NATURAL:
"Coz I Luv You" great psychedelic glam rock! Flip is a bit tougher. Record has light marks, plays well. Label has two small cracks. Cover has ring wear/creasing, tape residue, small writing. Scandinavian original.

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FRED / COLD DIAMOND & MINK - SWEET THING / MY BABY'S OUTTA SIGHT (AMEN!):
4 years after his debut 45 "Love Can Last Forever", here comes the follow up - a lovely feelgood soul track complete with sweeping strings and a full on horn section! Flip is instrumental version.

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PRATT & MOODY / COLD DIAMOND & MINK - LOST LOST LOST / INSTRUMENTAL:
Another great release on Timmion's sublabel Stylart - superb sweet soul tune with instrumental on flip! 3rd issue with yellow labels.

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CARLTON JUMEL SMITH / COLD DIAMOND & MINK - HELP ME (SAVE ME FROM MYSELF) / INSTRUMENTAL:
Moody deep soul track off his "1634 Lexington Ave."-album, Cold Diamond & Mink-instrumental on the flip.

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PRATT & MOODY / COLD DIAMOND & MINK - WHEELS TURNING / INSTRUMENTAL:
Third 7" from this fine duo - sparse and melancholic sweet-with-a-beat style soul track! Heavy instro on the flip. 2nd issue with grey labels.

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DESMOND FOSTER - LOVE TO BE LOVED (JUST BY YOU) / LOVE BURNS:
One of Sweden's finest soul singers on two lovely midtempo crossover sides, what's not to like?!

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ELVIS PRESLEY - (YOU'RE THE) DEVIL IN DISGUISE / PLEASE DON'T DRAG THAT STRING AROUND:
German original in pic sleeve.

RED GREG - LOVE BREAK / BREAKIN:
Instant disco funk with a great female vocal. Some marks, plays well, just the odd pop. First issue with full-color label.

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UNDERGROUND ARROWS - NO CHANCE TO ESCAPE:
Italian catchy mod/pop. UK original in pic sleeve, white/test pressing labels.

DARLENE LOVE - LORD IF YOU'RE A WOMAN / JOHNNY:
Two pop/soul sides with Phil Spector's typical all-in sound. Company sleeve has a price tag on front. UK original with solid centre.

WALKER BROTHERS - YOU DON'T HAVE TO TELL ME / MY LOVE IS GROWING:
Swedish original in pic sleeve, solid center.

SHANNON - LET THE MUSIC PLAY:
Big freestyle classic from 1983, still getting spins. Record has light marks, plays well. US original.

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PATTI LABELLE - JOY TO HAVE YOUR LOVE / DO I STAND A CHANCE:
Soul/disco classic that still stands up. US original in company sleeve.

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COUNT BISHOPS - SPEEDBALL:
4-track EP from 1975, check "I Ain't Got You". Great copy. UK later pressing from 1977.

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ROFFE ERICSON / ROLF ERICSON - MEP 193 / SIGNED BY ARTIST:
1956 EP featuring Cecil Payne, Duke Jordan, John Simmons and Art Taylor. Listen to "This time the dreams on me". Light marks on record, plays ok with slight background crackle and odd clicks. Pic sleeve has ugly red tape around all seams, writing/markings plus a stamp on back. Signed on front by Cecil Payne. Swedish only original, MEP 193.

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MOMENT OF TRUTH - YOUR LOVE / IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED:
Philly soul dancer with all the right ingredients. Label is slightly off-centre, but the actual record is proper. Small pen "x" on labels (not on photo). Small writing on company sleeve. US original.

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MONICA ZETTERLUND - SEGS 64 / HALLELUJAH I LOVE HIM SO:
4 track EP with Gunnar Svenssons orkester, including "Hallelujah, I Love Him So", "I Want A Little Girl", "It's Allright" and "Yes Indeed". Many light marks on record, plays ok with minor background crackle. Pic sleeve has small rip + lamination peeling at opening plus is age yellowed. Swedish original, SEGS 64

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DONOVAN - SUNSHINE SUPERMAN / THE TRIP:
"Sunshine superman", heavy classic from Donovan in a Swedish picture sleeve. Cover has small writing on back. Swedish original, with center.

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STRANGE - YOU / SPACE V:
Driving modern soul/disco tracks, both previously unissued. "Space V" predictably features some astral, hollow synths!

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BOBBY JONES - WELCOME BACK A FOOLISH MAN / LOVIN' HARD, LIVIN' GOOD:
Two excellent 60s soul sides, especially "Welcome back" comes well recommended. Reissue.

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LINN & FREDDIE - SUNSHINE / BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT U GOT:
Hip hop/soul doublesider that should appeal to fans of Erykah Badu's work. B-side is a version of the William DeVaughn evergreen with a 100% lazy summer day vibe.

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NADINE BROWN - SINCE I FELL FOR YOU / LEAVE ME ALONE:
Excellent deep soul version of the standard "Since I..." b/w killer funk! Reissue of very rare original.

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CHARISMA - BIZWAMBI / THE NO TELL MOTEL:
Groovy early 70s rock with hard percussion and cooking organ. Record is glossy with a few surface lines, plays fine. US original.

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NELLIE LUTCHER - REAL GONE! / EAP 1-232:
Danish 4-track EP containing "My Mother's Eyes", "The Lady's In Love With You", "He's A Real Gone Guy" and "Fine Brown Frame". Danish original, EAP 1-232.

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MOSES PATROU - STANDBY LOVER / GOOD ENOUGH:
One of the best new soul 45s of the year - a highly convincing male vocal over a mellow groove with lovely electric piano touches and horn stabs.

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