Ann Sexton recorded two albums for the Sound Stage 77 label in the 70’s. From her debut ‘Loving You Losing You in 1971 ‘You’ve Been Gone Too Long’ is an in demand Modern Soul dancer with a driving beat and punchy horns, original copies sell for around £100 . On the flip ‘I Had A Fight With Love’ is from her 1977 album ‘The Beginning’ is on 45 for the first time and is a lovely mid tempo dancer. with a catchy beat. Limited edition full centre DJ copy, out of print and limited quantities. Combine with other titles from...
Debra Anderson (later to be a member of Stargard) recorded this great modern soul dancer ‘Funny How We Changed Places’ for the Musicor label in 1974. It is a lovely bouncy floater with lush arrangments from Gene Page and production from the writer Paul Vance backed by nice instrumentation. Original copies on Styrene are very hard to find and sell for up to £300 . On the flip is a 60s crossover dancer from St Louis group The Caesars another rare and in demand record which also sells for around £300. Grab one of the last of these long out...
David Ruffin recorded these two great ‘Modern Soul’ dancers for Motown in 1977 arranged and co-produced by Van McCoy along with songwriter Charles Kipps. ‘i Cant Stand The Rain’ was only issued in the Uk on a 45 at the time and ‘Questions’ remained an album only track until this release. Limited quantity of full centtre Dj Copies available, grab your copy now. Have a look at our other recent warehouse finds here, we've been digging out a lot of great 45s.
Gloria Gaynor recorded 'This Love Affair' in Philadelphia in 1978 produced by Norman Harris , Ron Tyson and Allen Felder co arranged by Ron Kersey, Al Stewart and Harris. It is a lovely bouncy Philly dancer that has been popular on the Modern soul scene for decades, in fact sounds better with time. This single features the original 45 mix plus the longer 12" mix on the flip (first time on 45). Long out of print DJ copy, just a few copies found, grab yours whilst you can. Here's a link to other warehouse finds, combine to save on postage...
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...
