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Isley Brothers - Summer Breeze (7")
Epic S EPC 2244, 1973 United Kingdom Brilliant feel good summer soul, the perfect soundtrack for the beach, city cruise of late night barbeque. Works wonders in winter too. UK pressing with faintest wear only, plays EX
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Commodores - Superman (7")
Tamla Motown TMG 935, 1975 United Kingdom UK only Tamla Motown black label release with a good disco funk touch. Lots of synthy sound effects and a great breakdown. It Is As Good As You Make It on the flip
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Jr. Walker - I Don't Want To Do Wrong (7")
Tamla Motown TMG 840, 1973 United Kingdom Johnny Bristol production mixing JR Walker's solo sax work and gospel styled vocals. Works well. Take Me Girl, I'm Ready on the flipside.
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Eddie Kendricks - Can't Help What I Am (7")
Tamla Motown TMG 901, 1974 United Kingdom Brilliant stuff by the Temptations lead getting busy on Frank Wilson's tsra production. Like new UK Tamla Motown pressing.
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Gladys Knight - Neither One Of Us (7")
Tamla Motown TMG 1009, 1973 United Kingdom Wonderful soul cut with Gladys vocals really shining through. Inspirational to many to come and covered / sampled frequently. Rare 3 track EP on UK Tamla Motown including Everybody Needs Love and I Wish It Would Rain ...
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Gladys Knight - Help Me Make It Through.. (7")
Tamla Motown TMG 830, 1972 United Kingdom Classic soul sample flipped by Eric Sermon for EPMD but rather run with the flipside If You Gonna Leave. Smooth soul dancer. UK press in decent VG+ shape.
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Milton Wright - Friends And Buddies (LP)
Alston 4401, 1975 United States Mindblowing soul recording by Betty Wright's brother. Great songwriting and guitar playing by Milton while Latimore and Timmy Thomas take charge of keys you can expect it to be funky. Highly recommended recording alwa...
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Billy Jones - Birds Of The Sea (LP)
Decca 6.22097, 1975 Germany Killer soul album by Billy Jones, one of the greatest US singers to settle in Europe. Famed as leader of The Oscar Harris Twinkle Stars, this solo project outshines even the best group efforts. Breakbeat classic I'm T...
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Gwen McCrae - Gwen McCrae (LP)
CAT 1603, 1974 United States Timeless soul recording by this wonderful diva joined by all the Miami heads in Clarence Reid, Latimore, Timmy Thomas... 90% Of Me Is You, Move Me Baby, He Keeps Something Groovy Goin On. The list of quality here is l...
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Detroit Emeralds - Do Me Right (LP)
Westbound WB 2006, 1972 United States Essential debut release on Westbound Records and such a funky soul slice. Includes the brilliant mid tempo dancer Long Live The King but really to many good tracks to highlight just the one. US original with disc in V...
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The Persuaders - The Persuaders (LP)
ATCO SD 7021, 1973 United States Second album release by The Persuaders and Bobby Poindexter takes off where he left matters with the guys on their debut. Killer soul material with Peace In The Valley, What Is The Definition Of Love and Trying Girls ...
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The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love.. (LP)
Win Or Lose SD 33-387, 1972 United States Fantastic debut album by this great New York unit. Soul brilliance on Thin Line, Thigh Spy and Love Gonna Pack Up. Overall killer, no filler recording. Original pressing on Win or Loose records with small and neat cut...
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Lamont Dozier - Right There (LP)
WB BS 2929 , 1976 United States We are big fans of Lamont Dozier around here and this one holds one of his very finest mordern soul moments in Joy. Much celebrated and for good reason. Sample heads with likely nod to Ain't Never Loved Nobody. US ori...
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Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love (LP)
Spring 2391 026, 1972 United States Tag team Gamble Huff with yet another masterpiece production. Exceptional line up and Joe Simon on top form. Check the wonderful title track for a feel of direction. US Spring original in super clean EX plus shape, co...
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Masqueraders - Everyone Wanna Live On (LP)
ABCD-921, 1975 United States The debut album of The Masqueraders is the better of their two long players. The band was signed by Isaac Hayes's Hot Buttered Soul label and you immediately hear his influence on the production. The title track is a ...
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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - I Miss You (LP)
Epic EPC S 65350, 1972 Netherlands What a great Harold Melvin recording with I Miss You a bit of a Thom Bell favorite. Cleverly used by Jay Z back in his early days. Nothing rare but a firm recommendation.
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The Whispers - Life And Breath (LP)
Janus JLS 3046, 1972 United States Third album release by The Whispers and a great recording through and through. Must-have stuff for soul connaisseurs and producers looking for soulful breaks/loops. US original on Janus Records with clean EX record g...
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Bloodstone - Riddle Of The Sphinx (LP)
London PS 654, 1974 United States Great Bloodstone album with upbeat funk and plenty of quality sweet soul. This World Is Funky and Save Me stand out but a solid listen throughout. US original with cover still in shrink.
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Bloodstone - I Need Time (LP)
London APS 647, 1974 United States Great Bloodstone album with plenty of clubby tunes. I Need Time and Loving You Is Just A Pastime being my favorites. US original with text inner included. Record is EX, cover has punchole, edge wear and a few spots on...
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The Impressions - Preacher Man (LP)
Curtom CRS 8016, 1973 United States Despite the lack of a certain Leroy Hutson this is a wonderful recording and a must to all Impression fans. Clubby stuff in Colour Us All Grey, sweet soul music in Simple Message and Blaxploitation funk in Preacher Ma...
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