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Various - Die Audio-Hörtest-Platte (LP)
Audio Magazin 201133, 1981 Germany Snippets of instruments like bass, organ, vibes and much more plus the odd sound effect from a Porche Turbo or Boeing 737. Obviously not a record to sit down and listen to per say but if you are messing with samples t...
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Milton Wright - Friends And Buddies (LP)
Alston 4401, 1975 United States Mindblowing soul recording by Betty Wright's brother. Great songwriting and guitar playing by Milton while Latimore and Timmy Thomas take charge of keys you can expect it to be funky. Highly recommended recording alwa...
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Billy Jones - Birds Of The Sea (LP)
Decca 6.22097, 1975 Germany Killer soul album by Billy Jones, one of the greatest US singers to settle in Europe. Famed as leader of The Oscar Harris Twinkle Stars, this solo project outshines even the best group efforts. Breakbeat classic I'm T...
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Gwen McCrae - Gwen McCrae (LP)
CAT 1603, 1974 United States Timeless soul recording by this wonderful diva joined by all the Miami heads in Clarence Reid, Latimore, Timmy Thomas... 90% Of Me Is You, Move Me Baby, He Keeps Something Groovy Goin On. The list of quality here is l...
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Detroit Emeralds - Do Me Right (LP)
Westbound WB 2006, 1972 United States Essential debut release on Westbound Records and such a funky soul slice. Includes the brilliant mid tempo dancer Long Live The King but really to many good tracks to highlight just the one. US original with disc in V...
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The Persuaders - The Persuaders (LP)
ATCO SD 7021, 1973 United States Second album release by The Persuaders and Bobby Poindexter takes off where he left matters with the guys on their debut. Killer soul material with Peace In The Valley, What Is The Definition Of Love and Trying Girls ...
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The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love.. (LP)
Win Or Lose SD 33-387, 1972 United States Fantastic debut album by this great New York unit. Soul brilliance on Thin Line, Thigh Spy and Love Gonna Pack Up. Overall killer, no filler recording. Original pressing on Win or Loose records with small and neat cut...
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Lamont Dozier - Right There (LP)
WB BS 2929 , 1976 United States We are big fans of Lamont Dozier around here and this one holds one of his very finest mordern soul moments in Joy. Much celebrated and for good reason. Sample heads with likely nod to Ain't Never Loved Nobody. US ori...
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Joe Simon - Drowning In The Sea Of Love (LP)
Spring 2391 026, 1972 United States Tag team Gamble Huff with yet another masterpiece production. Exceptional line up and Joe Simon on top form. Check the wonderful title track for a feel of direction. US Spring original in super clean EX plus shape, co...
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Masqueraders - Everyone Wanna Live On (LP)
ABCD-921, 1975 United States The debut album of The Masqueraders is the better of their two long players. The band was signed by Isaac Hayes's Hot Buttered Soul label and you immediately hear his influence on the production. The title track is a ...
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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - I Miss You (LP)
Epic EPC S 65350, 1972 Netherlands What a great Harold Melvin recording with I Miss You a bit of a Thom Bell favorite. Cleverly used by Jay Z back in his early days. Nothing rare but a firm recommendation.
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The Whispers - Life And Breath (LP)
Janus JLS 3046, 1972 United States Third album release by The Whispers and a great recording through and through. Must-have stuff for soul connaisseurs and producers looking for soulful breaks/loops. US original on Janus Records with clean EX record g...
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Bloodstone - Riddle Of The Sphinx (LP)
London PS 654, 1974 United States Great Bloodstone album with upbeat funk and plenty of quality sweet soul. This World Is Funky and Save Me stand out but a solid listen throughout. US original with cover still in shrink.
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Bloodstone - I Need Time (LP)
London APS 647, 1974 United States Great Bloodstone album with plenty of clubby tunes. I Need Time and Loving You Is Just A Pastime being my favorites. US original with text inner included. Record is EX, cover has punchole, edge wear and a few spots on...
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The Impressions - Preacher Man (LP)
Curtom CRS 8016, 1973 United States Despite the lack of a certain Leroy Hutson this is a wonderful recording and a must to all Impression fans. Clubby stuff in Colour Us All Grey, sweet soul music in Simple Message and Blaxploitation funk in Preacher Ma...
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The Impressions - Versatile Impressions (LP)
Pickwick SPC-3554, 1972 United States Title could not be more fitting, the vocal trio is truly versatile with a wonderful mixed bag of jazz, soundtrack themes and own soul compositions by Curtis Mayfield. Cover and disc in EX plus plus condition
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The Impressions - Chart Busters (LP)
Pickwick SPC-3502 , 1974 United States One of those soul groups I guess one never grows tired of. Great compilation with early stuff from 1962-67 and you get a bit of everything from sweet harmonies to 'classic' Impressions soul dancers. Like new copy in s...
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Candi Staton - Candi Staton (LP)
UA 29 441I, 1972 Germany Top choice soul recording by Candi Staton and also her rarest album. Do It In The Name Of Love and Best Thing You Ever Had stand out but really dig her cover of In The Ghetto as well. Vinyl is close to perfect, cover ...
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Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue (LP)
Malaco MAL 6351, 1976 United States Very much underrated debut album by Dorothy Moore. Famous title track but you can expect some thrilling rhymth and blues on the Eddie Floyd penned It's You and I Don't Want To Be With Nobody But You. Strong EX vinyl g...
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Dionne Warwick - Just Being Myself (LP)
WB 46 186, 1975 Germany Always in demand Holland Dozier production with You're Gonna Need Me one of the tightest Dilla soul samples. The track in itself sounds pure hip hop though. Even the drums are on point with a Premo or Pete Rock track....
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