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Ripple - Willie Pass The Water (7")
GRC 1013 , 1973 United States Classic funk material from their renowned debut album on GRC with Get Off on the flip. Dig those drums. Small xxx sticker on label.
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Deep Velvet - Hanna Mae (7")
Aware AW 034, 1973 United States Great soulful funk on the collectable Atlanta label Aware, also home to The Counts and Loleatta Holloway.
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South Side Coalition - Get Down (7")
Brown Dog Rec BD 9012 , 1976 United States Highly recommended free funk with a seriously groovy synth. Real dancefloor stuff also useful for the disco DJ's. Pretty hard to find 45 on Brown Dog. Small pen marks on label.
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Isley Brothers - Work To Do / Beautiful (7")
T-Neck TN 936 , 1972 United States One of my favorite Isley Brothers tunes. Great lyrics and performance. US T-Neck 45 from the Brother, Brother, Brother album. Not a rare item, simply good quaility soul.
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Street People - Street People (LP)
Vigor Records VI-7001, 1976 United States New Jersey soul funk unit with a strong Philadelphia influence through producer Ray Dahrouge. The album holds all of their five singles so a prime pick if you like their sound. Cover is strong EX and vinyl would be NM...
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War - Youngblood (LP)
United Artists UA-LA904-H, 1978 United States Stunning near mint copy of this mad underrated War soundtrack. The chase just is a fantastic B-boy cut while Keep On Doing and Sing a Happy Song stands out as top spins. Tiny drill hole on lovely thick cardboard cover...
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Joe Simon - The Sounds Of Simon (LP)
Spring Records SPR 4701, 1971 United States Lovely southern soul from Joe Simon. I Can't See Nobody and Georgia Blue stand out here as best cuts. Always such a mellow soothing feel to his arrangements and songs. Few light paper scuffs and light groove wear but ...
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Barrett Strong - Stand Up And Cheer... (7")
Epic 5-11011, 1973 United States Essential funk material from Barrett Strong. I like the vocal version alright but try the instrumental. It is dynamite. Perfect DJ spin. Tripple xxx on Epic label.
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Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff (7")
Stax STA-0088, 1971 United States Classic Stax soul that was used by everyone in old school Hip Hop. Produced by one of New Orleans finest, Wardell Quezergue. Drill hole.
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Graham Central Station - Ain't No 'Bout... (LP)
Warner Bros BS 2876, 1975 United States Heavy funk with drum breaks galore on The Jam used by everyone in Hip Hop from Biz Markie to Geto Boys. Album has got more on offer though with I Can't Stand The Rain and the beautiful Your Love. US original with medi...
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Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets (7")
T-Neck ZS4 03797 , United States One of their best, quality mellow soul sampled by A Tribe Called Quest, Common and Notorius BIG. Instrumental version on the flip. Near mint stock copy in T-Neck company sleeve.
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Patrice Rushen - Givin' It Up Is Givin' Up (7")
Elektra E-46647, 1979 United States Essential rare groove double sider with Settle For My Love on the flip. Both tunes used in Hip Hop by De La Soul, Gravediggaz and many other top acts. Always in demand US original in Elektra company sleeve.
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Pic & Bill - Sad World Without You (7")
Metronome M25 019, 1968 Germany I just love this record.. Sad World Without You is such a great piece of soul. Picture sleeve is torn and vinyl is in a pretty average condition but always a rare pick. Plays strong VG if not VG+
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Rare Earth - Get Ready (7")
Rare Earth 2C 006-91308, 1969 France Great Psych dancer that is useful both in soul funk and alternative mixes. Rare french picture sleeve.
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Isley Brothers - Go All The Way (LP)
T-Neck FZ 36305 , 1980 United States Essential Isley Brothers record with the ballad Don't Say Goodnight that was superbly used by Dilla on Bye and So Far to Go. Also includes the up-tempo boogie floor filler Here We Go Again. US original with stamp on l...
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Eddie Kendricks - He's A Friend (LP)
Tamla T6-343S1, 1976 United States Eddie Kendricks just is the man for quality soul compositions. This Norman Harris production is pretty upbeat with He's a Friend, On My Way Home and It's Not What You Got all very worthwhile tracks for the dancefloor....
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Mirage - Princes Of Love (LP)
RCA Victor APL1-2777 , 1978 United States Underrated soul recording on RCA by the vocal trio Mirage. Stand outs in my books are Just A Phone Call Away and There Is A Love For Everyone with an excellent bassline. Unplayed US original with cut-out.
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Four Tops - Catfish (LP)
ABC ABCD-968, 1976 United States Mad underrated mid seventies Four Tops recording including the soulful bliss on Strung Out For Your Love and Look At My Baby. Not a rare pick but and a great one. US stock copy in unplayed condition and cut out.
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Brass Construction - Brass Construction (LP)
United Artists UA-LA545-G , 1975 United States Essential funk from the Brooklyn based gang led by Randy Muller whos career spun Skyy, Brass Construction and many other top acts. Favoured album by beat diggers and funk fans alike. Packed with samples used by the Wh...
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Brass Construction - Brass Construction II (LP)
United Artists UAS 30 016 , 1976 United Kingdom Hard to match the quality of their exceptional debut but somehow they pull it off. Hip Hop breaks on The Message and What's On You Mind but I would favour the two disco funk spins in Sambo and Now Is Tomorrow. Essent...
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