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Delfonics - Alfie / Start All Over Again (7")
Philly Groove PG 177 , 1973 United States Sweet soul harmony from the fantastic Delfonics arranged by Vince Montana. Useful vocal samples. US original in Phil Spector sleeve.
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Smokey Robinson - Cruisin' (7")
Tamla T 54306 F , 1979 United States D'Angelo's version is class but you have to pay dues to the originator. Essential summer tune.... Brushed hairlines but plays fine.
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Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You (7")
Epic 8-50057 , 1974 United States The perfect 'wake-up-springtime' soundtrack. Pure bliss.... US original in excellent condition.
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Blue Magic - Welcome To The Club (7")
ATCO 45-7004 , 1974 United States Norman Harris production with the lovely Welcome To The Club from their rare debut album. ATCO sleeve with writing, vinyl is clean.
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Houston Person - I Like To Live The Love (7")
Eastbound Rec E-622 , 1976 United States This is such a fine 45 with Houston's sax blended with a great bassline and sweet female vocals. Jazz piece that would work in Northern Soul mixes as well. Scarce Eastbound original.
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Yusef Lateef - Down In Atlanta (7")
Atlantic 45-2997, 1973 United States Very scarce Yusef Lateef Atlantic 45 with some fine sax work. Superfine on the flip. Fair bit of marks causing some distortion but plays alright. Atlantic company sleeve. Reduced price.
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Joe Bataan - Latin Strut / Peace, Friendship..(7")
Mericana Records M-7157, 1974 United States Joe Bataan is always good but here he has pushed the boundaries towards the upper GREAT mark. Excellent, essential and rare! Lovely copy in scarce Mericana Records company sleeve.
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Ohio Players - Funky Worm / Paint Me (7")
Westbound W 214, 1973 United States Raw funk with drum break, organ loops and guitar picks. No wonder this is one of the most sampled records in old school Hip Hop. Light groove wear that does not affect play. US original in Westbound company sleeve.
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Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swinging / Dujii (7")
De-Lite Records DEP 561, 1974 United States Two essential jazz funk tracks here. I rate Dujii as one of the best Kool & The Gang spins ever. 6 mins of quality jazz funk. Sampled by Gang Starr for Jazz Thing. US original in top condition.
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Bootsy Collins - Body Slam / I'd Rather Be.. (7")
Warner Bros 7-29889, 1976 United States Killer double sider with the mellow I'd Rather Be With You and upbeat Body Slam all on one 45. Both plays are sampled notoriously in Hip Hop. P-funk essentiality.
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Blackbyrds - Walking In Rhythm (7")
Fantasy F-736, 1974 United States Melodic space funk from Donald Byrd and Co. Drum breaks on The Baby b-side. Essential 45 in top condition.
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Player - Baby Come Back (7")
RSO Records RS 879, 1977 United States You know the deal here. Exceptional bassline used by KMD and Biz Markie. Who needs the album when you have it all on 45...
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Boz Scaggs - Lowdown (7")
Columbia 3-10367, 1976 United States Tightest of drum break to kick off this crossover mid tempo killer. It sounds great when played out. Stock copy in Columbia sleeve.
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Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real (7")
Columbia 3-10808, 1978 United States Works as good today as in '78. Reminds me of scouting for early Ultimate Breaks & Beats records. US original in Columbia sleeve. Light groove wear on vinyl.
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Azymuth - Carnival (7")
Milestone Records M-308, 1977 United States Essential dancefloor item. Jazz funk of the finest kind, recorded in Brazil. Would not leave the house without it. Crispy clean US original on Milestone.
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Marvin Gaye - I Want You (7")
Tamla T 54264F, 1976 United States Marvin Gaye is pure genius in my eyes. Such a great piece of music from such a great musician. Gordon Banks, Deon Estus and Doni Hagan providing the rhythm section here.
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Natalie Cole - Annie Mae (7")
Capitol Records 4572, 1977 United States Rare groove essential by Natalie Cole. Top item in spotless archive condition and company sleeve. Soooo funky!!
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Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love (7")
PIR ZS8 3592 , 1976 United States Bobby Martin produced Lou Rawls soul with a disco touch, also covered by Barry White. US original with some visual but largely inaudible groove wear.
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Sharon Paige - Hope That We Can Be...(7")
PIR ZS8 3569, 1975 United States Great Philly item. Teddy Pendergrass and crew backing a stunning Sharon Paige.
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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Wake Up..(7")
PIR ZS8 3579 US, 1975 United States Harold Melvin theme song that was used by Common on The Food. Top Philly soul.
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