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The Pioneers - Jamaica Jerk Off (7")
Philips 6078 320, 1974 Germany Rock steady classic in lovely EX condition. Pretty rare stuff in picture sleeve. Sweet Number One on the flip. Cover with small stamp on front.
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The Original Africans - Sting Me (7")
President PT 169, 1967 United Kingdom This is one of the greatest 45s I have discovered this year. UK only release on President, it never shows up for sale and it just is a killer track. Eddy Grant production from 1967 with some nice ska crossover influen...
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The O'Jays - Give The People What... (7")
PIR ZS8 3565, 1975 United States Breakbeat soul classic with drums used by Premo and Dj Scratch on classic Gang Starr and EPMD joints. Softest of marks but plays straight EX. What Am I Waiting For on the flip.
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The Noble Knights - Sing A Simple Song (7")
Cotillion 44030, 1969 United States Crackin' funk 45 on Cotillion with a superb take of the Sly Stone classic. Movin Part IV on the flip is a very worthwhile mid tempo spin. Punch hole to label, minimal wear to wax and in only slightly creased early gre...
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The Nilsmen - The Sand Step (7")
RJR 6805 003, 1968 Belgium Essential mod funkster in lovely condition. Thrilling organ grinding and ill drums pave the way on this little Swedish gem. Both sides are rockin but check Le Winston for starters.
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The Moogies - Pea Nuts (7")
Polydor 2041 333, 1972 Germany No idea who is behind The Moogies but to little surprise, he plays moog. Fun little single with plenty of bleeps and bloops on offer. Copy looks VG with many fine surface lines but still a decent listen.
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The Monkees - Steppin' Stone (7")
RCA Victor 66-1002, 1966 Germany Not the biggest Monkees fan but Steppin Stone is a brilliant track. Who does not get down with that. German pressing in lovely VG++ shape, hard to find in this condition.
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The Modulations - I Can't Fight Your Love (7")
Buddah BDA 418 N, 1974 United States Took me a while to get this one back in stock as demand is on the rise. I Can't Fight Your Love is one incredible piece of soul. Vince Montana arrangements. Stunning EX condition with great shine, it comes in fitting ...
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The Mighty Sparrow - Mr Walker / Jane (7")
Stateside MEL 5002, 196? Ghana Killer groove by the self proclaimed calypso king Birdie, aka Mighty Sparrow. Jane on the flip is also good. Mega rare original Stateside Ghana pressing. Copy looks strong VG but plays much better.
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The Jets - Jet's Fly (7")
Fontana 278 081, 196? Netherlands Cracking Dutch beat that has yet to be fully discovered, certainly not a track you will find anywhere else. Both sides are worth a spin (Mancini's Baby Elephant Walk on the flip) but Jet's Fly is my favorite. Few soft...
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The Jaz - Hawaiian Sophie (7")
EMI 006-20 3411 7, 1989 Germany Supposedly the first Jay Z appearance on wax teamed with Jonathan Burks aka Jaz O. Two good track with Pumpin the stand out to my ear. Rare German only picture sleeve pressing in strong EX condition.
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The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (7")
T-Neck ZS9 2290, 1980 United States Essential pick for Dilla fans, flipped on the sentimental donuts Bye and So Far To Go featuring Common and D'Angelo. Grab it for the smooth instrumental flipside only available on the forty five. Flawless copy in T-Ne...
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The Invitations - Look On The Good Side (7")
Silver Blue SB 818, 1974 United States Floorpacking soul tune, uplifting and funky with thrilling vocal harmonies. Rare US original in matching Silver Blue company sleeve. Solid EX condition cover and wax. Hard catch in this condition.
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The Impressions - Choice Of Colors (7")
Curtom CR 1943, 1969 United States Superb double sider from their fantastic The Young Mods' Forgotten Story. Start with Mighty Mighty Spade & Whitey that could not be more fitting considering todays discriminatory environment. US original in VG+ to EX ...
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The Ides Of March - Vehicle (7")
WB 7378, 1970 United States Brilliant funk rock 45 that I have slept on for much to long. Chi town cracker...
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The First Family - Control (7")
Polydor PD 14250 , 1974 United States The First Family is none others than James Brown, Lyn Collins, Lee Austin backed by the JB's. You can't really go wrong then. Hard hitting funk of the finest kind on rare Polydor 45. EX- condition of vinyl, b-side lab...
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The Festivals - You're Gonna Make It (7")
Colossus CS 122 , 1970 United States Wonderful mellow crossover soul that does not show up all too often. So In Love a soulful ballad on the flip. Stunning copy in rare Colossus company sleeve.
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The Escorts - Look Over Your Shoulder (7")
Cobra C 8000, 1972 United States Wonderful mellow soul by this great New Jersey 5 piece outfit famed by their producer George Kerr who managed to record part of their debut in prison as the 5 guys were serving their respective time. Top rare item on ...
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The Emotions - Smile / Changes (7")
Columbia 3-10791, 1978 United States Underrated disco soul on Columbia with both sides decent play out tunes. Listen to Changes. US original in company sleeve.
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The Emotions - Best Of My Love (7")
Columbia 3-10544 , 1978 United States Block party favorite that was sampled on and off in house and hip hop. Always a popular dancer. US original in EX condition, groove wear on the less interesting A Feeling Is side.
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