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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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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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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GAIKA - BASIC VOLUME:
From 2018. UK original, clean copy in shrink.

INDEPENDENTS - THE FIRST TIME WE MET:
Quality early 70s soul set with standouts in the uptempo stomper "I love you, yes I do" and the deep ballad "Leaving me". Cover has a hype sticker on front, slight bend on top seam, pretty small writing on front. US original.

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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.

MAGNIFICENT MEN - SAME / STEREO:
One of the great blue-eyd soul groups, here on LP from 1967 including the awesome Impressions-esque midpacer "Piece of mind" and the northern classic "Keep on climbing". Warp/heat damage causes whooshy background noise on the first track both sides, but the main tunes play well. Cover is low VG+ due to some faint miscoloration. US stereo original.

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NOTATIONS - SAME:
"Take it slow" and "Bills breakup homes" lovely 70's soul, plus the Philly-style dancer "Since you've been gone". Cover has a bent corner and a tiny sawcut. US original.

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VOICES OF EAST HARLEM - RIGHT ON BE FREE:
"Run shaker life" and "For what it's worth" catchy, uplifting gospel soul tunes. Cover has ring/rub wear and hard edge wear. Top seam has big splits (repaired with tape). US original, comes with lyric sheet and printed inner sleeve (with split on bottom).

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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". Cover has a drill hole and a small stain on back. US original.

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JOE SIMON - DROWNING IN THE SEA OF LOVE:
"Drowning in the sea of love" established soul classic as sampled by Gang Starr for "You know my steez". Cover has ring wear, worn edges, cut corner. 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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LOVE, PEACE & HAPPINESS - HERE 'TIS:
Harvey Fuqua-produced LP from 1972 with a bunch of choice cuts. Check the sweet soul tune "You've chosen me", "Stay (just a little bit longer)" and the uptempo dancer "Don't knock my love". LP in nice shape. Cover has a sawcut, some wear, small tear on front (not on photo). US original.

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MAXINE WELDON - CHILLY WIND:
Jazzy/folky soul album from 1971, recommended for fans of Nina Simone. Check "I think it's going to rain today". Cover has a distribution sticker on front. US original.

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O'JAYS - THE YEAR 2000:
"To prove I love you" all-time Philly soul favorite, plus "You're the girl of my dreams" is nice too. No shrink on this copy, cover has minor ring wear and edge wear. US original on TSOP.

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ZULEMA - SAME:
"People" and "Wanna be where you are" lovely 70s soul! Cover has minor wear and a sawcut. US original.

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SMOKEY ROBINSON - WARM THOUGHTS:
Lovely mellow, romantic soul in "Let me be the clock" & "Wine, women and song". This copy has a small scratch on front cover. Lyric inner sleeve has tape on edges. US original.

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WHITNEY HOUSTON - FINE:
So far from her usual pop stuff, this one still stands up well. Some minor sleeve marks on record, plays well. US original, promo 12".

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LAVA - FIRE:
Norwegian LP from 1984 with the free soul-type tune "Something", plus some interesting electronic bits in "Sophie" that could be ripe for sampling. Cover has 4 cm peel-off on top seam. Norwegian original.

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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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RECORD MANIA T-SHIRT - TAMLA / SIZE MEDIUM:
The perfect way to show your love for soul music - a deep navy blue t-shirt. Made with 100% organic cotton and Fairtrade certified. Size M.

RECORD MANIA T-SHIRT - TAMLA / SIZE LARGE:
The perfect way to show your love for soul music - a deep navy blue t-shirt. Made with 100% organic cotton and Fairtrade certified. Size L.

DRIFTERS - I'LL TAKE YOU WHERE THE MUSIC'S PLAYING / STEREO:
US stereo original, SD 8113 with blue/green labels and black fan with vertical Atlantic logo. Some minor marks on record, plays very well save for a few odd clicks. Cover has basic shelf wear plus a drill hole. Soul/r&b set from 1965 including the midtempo shufflers "Chains of love" and "Far from the maddening crowd".

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SUPREMES - SING COUNTRY WESTERN & POP / MONO:
1965 album including a version of Willie Nelson's "Funny how time slips away". Record is close to EX. Cover looks nice but is not in shrink (unlike photo). US mono original with map label and deep groove.

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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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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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MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS - BLACK MAGIC:
"Your love makes it all worthwhile" great upbeat soul tune, plus a killer version of "No one there"! Cover has hard ring wear, worn edges and tiny split on top seam. Small sawcut. US stereo original with purple/yellow wedge label.

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DEL - ALWAYS ON MY MIND:
Street soul with stinging drums and a female lead vocal. Company sleeve has tiny writing on back. Swedish original from 1987, includes glossy promo photo.

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REGINALD - STOP TO THINK IT OVER / GROOVING:
Wonderful sweet soul ballad. Record is visually strong VG with light scuffing, plays excellent. Would certainly grade higher with many sellers! US original.

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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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TIMI YURO - WHAT'S A MATTER BABY / MONO:
Midtempo blue-eyed northern soul on "What's a matter baby", plus a version of "Fever". LP in great shape. Cover has average ring/rub wear. US mono original.

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WILSON PICKETT - HOW WILL I EVER KNOW / THE BEST PART OF A MAN:
"How will I ever know" powerhouse 70s soul, well-loved on the soul scene since initially being covered up as Brother Louie Brown. Record in nice shape, labels have some ring wear. US original.

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PACKERS - HITCH IT UP:
Instrumental soul/pop with occasional exotica leanings. Listen to the pacey, percussive "Soul concerto no. 1". Lovely copy in shrink, just some slight signs of aging on back cover. US original.

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TOUCH - JUST HOLDING HANDS (WITH MY BABY) / PROMO:
Tony Valor-produced modern soul/proto disco, mixed by Tom Moulton. Record has fairly light wear, plays decent with some light crackle. Small writing on both labels. US original, promo copy with regular and Disco versions.

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MIRACLES / MARVIN GAYE / MARVELETTES / MARY WELLS - ON STAGE:
Live LP from 1963 featuring four big Motown/Tamla acts - listen to Marvelettes' "Strange I Know". LP is visually more like VG+ but plays with some surface noise. Cover has 2 cm peel-off off spine, 6 cm split middle top seam, 2 cm fraying on bottom seam. UK original, SL 10065 in front laminated flipback cover.

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KENNY CARTER - I AIN'T GOT LOVE / IT'S SAD WHEN LOVE IS GONE:
Two fine, chunky, southern-tinted 1972 soul sides with a spot-on Tony Camillo-arrangement. US original, plain sleeve.

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JACKIE LEE - YOUR SWEETNESS IS MY WEAKNESS / YOU WERE SEARCHING FOR A LOVE:
Funky soul version of the Barry White tune b/w a real quality sweet soul slowie. US original in company sleeve.

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BEN E KING - SEVEN LETTERS / MONO:
1964 album from this great singer. Includes the beat ballad-type killer "River of tears". LP has plenty of marks but nothing really deep, plays decent with a few odd clicks. Cover is low VG+, has a drill hole and a few pin holes, slight damage/tiny split by corners, small stain on back. US mono original.

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CALVIN SCOTT - CRY LIKE A BABY / MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW:
Tough, chunky southern soul - the A-side is written by Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham. US original in company sleeve.

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JEB LOY NICHOLS WITH COLD DIAMOND & MINK - THE WORLD LOVES A FOOL / NOT THERE YET:
Two moody midpempo soul sides with that typical Timmion backing and a quality vocal.

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MARLENA SHAW - ACTING UP:
Great jazzy soul version of Al Johnson's "I'm back for more", plus the similar "Rhythm of love"! This copy is not in shrink, cover has minor ring wear. CBS import sticker on back cover and on both labels. US original.

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ORIGINALS - DEFINITIONS:
1972 album with superb crossover soul on "I'm someone who cares" and "Lie no. 2"! Cover has a little edge wear and a drill hole. US original.

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CLYDIE KING - DIRECT ME:
Early 70s album with Billy Preston & Paul Humphrey in a rocky soul style. Listen to the dramatic "First time, last time" or the funky soul tune "You need love like I do". Nice copy in shrink (not on photo). US original.

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MADELINE BELL - I'M GONNA MAKE YOU LOVE ME / BLACK COVER:
From 1968 including the northern soul pounder "Picture me gone" and a version of "What the world needs now is love". Cover has minor wear, looks presentable. US original, all black cover version.

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DENISE LASALLE - ON THE LOOSE:
1973 album including the great southern soul groover "Your man and your best friend" and the haunting ballad "I'm over you". Cover has a cut corner and a small sticker on front. 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". LP is VG+ to EX. Cover has ring wear, edge wear and a few small splits. Sticker on top right back. US original.

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GREG PERRY - IT TAKES HEART:
Uplifting modern soul classic from 1982. Small writing on A-side label (not on photo). US original in company sleeve (small sticker on back).

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EDWIN STARR - FOR SALE:
Modern soul album by the former Motown star. "Sweetest thing" and the mellow "Shy" are lovely. European only album, this is the UK original.

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LUCKY PETERSON - OUR FUTURE / 5 YEAR OLD LUCKY PETERSON:
5-year-old organ player doing a funky version of "I want you back", funnily enough labelled as "ABC". US original. LP has one surface mark not affecting play. US original.

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CAROLYN FRANKLIN - I'D RATHER BE LONELY:
LP from 1973 with the gently groovy "Sweet Naomi" and the funky "Don't see him much no more". Cover has ring wear (more than on photo but not terrible), some edge wear and a sawcut. US original.

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