Freda Payne recorded this fabulously sophisticated slice of 2-step soul 'Tell Me Please' in 1978 written and produced by Skip Scarborough. Originally an album cut and played on the rare groove scene for decades, this the only 45 issue has also been out of print for a while now, grab one of the last full centre DJ copies whilst you can. Flip for the in demand mid tempo dancer 'I get High on your love' . Have a look at our other recent warehouse finds here.
Indiana Singers Bob Redding and Delroy Bridgeman had previously recorded the Northern Soul classic ‘So Is The Sun’ under the name World Column in 1969. By 1972 they had signed to the Curtom label and recorded these two Black Consciousness sides produced by Rich Tofu, which were released on Polydor. ‘We’re Gonna Make It’ is a hard hitting funky soul groove written by Curtis Mayfield, around the time of the Superfly soundtrack. It features Curtom musicians and has all the hallmarks of classic Curtis, Redding’s voice Is even similar to his. Original copies of this heavily in demand record sell...
When Motown relocated to Los Angeles , Berry Gordy founded the Mowest label in 1971. One of the highlights of the label was the album by multi racial group Odyssey, produced by Gene Page. This single features their two best tracks.’Our Lives Are Shaped’ is a folky funk track Which has been in demand for decades, original 45 copies sell for approx £250. ‘Battened Ships’ is an in demand Modern Soul dancer with very soulful vocals from Royce Jones. We are delighted to present these two great tracks on a single in the UK for the first time. Down to...
These two classic tracks from the elusive Mary Clark were originally released on the P&P distributed La Shawn label in 1980. The Original 45 is now extremely rare and in demand and now sells for circa £200 if you can find one. Take Me I’m Yours has that classic Patrick Adams NY Disco / Boogie sound and is a very popular club anthem, being reissued on 45 for the first time here. You Got Your Hold On Me is a beautiful Modern Soul / 2-stepper that has gained popularity in recent years. it is re-released on a single for the...
WAREHOUSE FIND Betty Everett recorded this fantastic slice of lower mid tempo soul ‘ Wondering’ for the Fantasy label in 1974. This beat ballad with a kick has gained popularity on the rare groove 2-step scene and is a wonderful song writtten by Johnny Guitar Watson , with arrangements by David Axelrod , both these giants co-producing the track. Betty’s vocals are exquist throughout. The flip side is another piece of shuffling orchestrated soul . Original copies were mainly pressed on sytrene have sold for over £200. Limited edition full centre pressing , now long out of print, grab your...
WAREHOUSE FIND Brief Encounter were a band from North Carolina who recorded many great sides for a variety of labels in the 70’s and early 80s which are in demand. ‘What About Love’ is a great funky modern soul dancer recorded for the Capitol label in 1976., original copies sell for about £150. ‘Got A Good Feeling’ is another funky soul dancer with an EWF influence from 1977, which also sells for a similar value. Great value double A sider , limited edition full centre copy , long out of print grab your copy now. Have a look at some...
WAREHOUSE FIND Produced by Leroy Hutson and Curtis Mayfield, released by Just Sunshine Records, over the course of five years, the community-based collective Voices Of East Harlem blessed the world with three albums and a whole string of funky singles, including these two cult tracks. “Wanted Dead Or Alive” is straight up funk with a strong splash of gospel. One of their most popular cuts, it was taken from their 1973 self-titled album. “Can You Feel It” on the B offers much more of a rare groove and funk vibe with keys and some powerful backing vocals. It still sounds...
Another great warehouse find Charlie Mitchell recorded this great version of the fantastic J R Bailey/Ken Williams song 'After Hours' for the Janus label in 1973. It was produced by Tony Silvester and arrangements by Bert De Coteaux giving it a more sophisticated soul sound. Original copies are hard to find and sell for up to £150. We have found a few copies of this previous RSD issue, grab your copy whilst you can. here's a link to our other recent finds. have a look at some of the 45s from the Soul Brother label here.
Another find from the vaults... Crystal Clear were a female vocal group from Philadelphia who released two singles on the Polydor label in 1980, both of which were co-produced by Doug King , who also produced Vaneese & Carolyn for the same label (also released on Soul Brother). ‘Stay With Me’ is a great mid tempo 2 stepper which has been in demand for many years and has sold for £600. The track is arranged and conducted by Philly Soul legend Morris Bailey. We are delighted to reissue this track on a 45 for the first time outside of Japan....
Another great warehouse find from the depths of the shop. Future Flight were a five member group assembled by legendary Detroit producer Lamont Dozier in 1981. They consisted of five singers and musicians who individually and collectively worked with Lamont in the late 70s and early 80s, in particular the 1981 “Lamont” album (including “You Outta Be In Pictures”, “I Ain’t Playing” etc). The smooth sophisticated work of Lamont at that time is reflected in the one Future Flight album from which the two songs on this 7” single are taken. A 7” single with these songs was issued at...
