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Warehouse Find | Gloria Gaynor – This Love Affair

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...
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Soul Brother 2026 Summer Sale | Part 5 – Original LPs and a 45

Check out this great list of Original vinyl Soul, Funk and Jazz LPs (and a rare 45) which are offered on sale until 5th October 2026. There are some rare and in demand records included here, along with many classics.  All records are in great condition, as individually graded , most sleeves have below average wear for their age. All titles are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other titles in the Soul Brother Summer sale pt 1, pt 2, pt3 and pt4 to optimise postage costs.   Records can be ordered online,...
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Soul Brother 2026 Summer Sale | Part 4 – New and Reissue LPs

Check out these 30 New and Reissue LPs that have been added to our Summer 2026 sale with great prices available whilst stocks last or until 5th October 2026. We have a small quantity on some,  others are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other titles in the Sale in part 1, part 2 and part 3 to optimise postage costs. Records and CDs can be ordrered online, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or colleted from our shop in Putney Open Mon-Sat 11-6.   Happy Diggin Laurence      
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Original Vinyl | 50 Soul, Funk and Disco 12″ Singles

Check out this great batch of 50 Original Vinyl 12" singles found in the Soul Brother vaults. There are some nice Soul, Disco, Funk Jazz-Funk and even a couple of Hip-Hop singles here, all in great condition , most are near mint in original disco bags or printed sleeves as individually graded. Most are one off's, we a have doubles on only a couple of titles, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other finds from the Soul Brother vaults here, warehouse finds here and other original vinyl here to optimise postage costs. Records can be...
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Warehouse Find | Freda Payne – Tell Me Please / I Get High (On Your Memory)

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.
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Warehouse Find | New World – We’re Gonna Make It / Help The Man

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...
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Warehouse Find | Carolyn Franklin – Sunshine Holiday/Deal With It

First time on 45 for these two great sides from Aretha’s sister Carolyn Franklin. ‘Sunshine Holiday’  is 2-step classic which has been popular on the rare groove scene for decades. On the flip is a great Sista Funk ‘Deal With it’ which has a ‘Rock Steady’ feel to it. Here's a link to to our other recent warehouse finds. Have a look at some of the other 7" singles from the Soul Brother label here.
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Warehouse Find | Odyssey – Our Lives Are Shaped By What We Love / Battened Ships

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...
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Warehouse Find | Mary Clark – Take Me I’m Yours / You Got Your Hold On Me

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...
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Album Of The Day | The Womack Sisters

The Womack/ Sam Cooke legacy continues with a great new album on Daptone from the Womack Sisters, the daughters of Cecil and Linda Womack (Womack & Womack) and grand daughters of Sam Cooke. As you would expect with both their family and the label’s heritage , they have created a superb retro soul album that is likely to be amongst the best you will hear this year. The album consists of 11 well crafted soul songs , which sound as if they could have been recorded in the late 60s to early/mid 70s, beautifully and soulfully sung by the sisters...