A very nice collection of Soul / R&B albums from the 1960's and 70's, some collectable by many of the leading artists of the time. The majority are in very nice condition, full details are shown in the following  list.....

SOUL / R &B

SELECTION

Artist……………………

Title……………........

Label, Cat No……

Sleeve

Condition

Disc

condition

Sly & the Family Stone

M’lady

Direction 8-63461

EX+

EX-

Major Lance

The best of Major Lance

Epic 81519

NM

NM

Mary Wells

My guy

EMI Regal SRS5040

EX+

NM

Stevie Wonder

Signed sealed & Delivered

Tamla Motown

STML 11169

EX

EX

The Supremes

I hear a symphony

Tamla Motown

STML 11028

VG+

EX

The Temptations

House Party

Gordy ( US) 97351

EX

NM

Aretha Franklin

I say a little prayer

Atlantic 2454 007

VG+

NM

Aretha Franklin

Don’t play that song

Atlantic 2400 021

Red / plum label

VG

NM

The 5th Dimension

Up up and away

Liberty LBL83038

VG

G

The 5th Dimension

The Fantastic 5th Dimension

Liberty LBS 83228

Gatefold

EX

NM

Otis Redding

The best of Otis Redding

Atlantic K60016

Double LP Gatefold

VG

NM/NM

Otis Redding

Otis Redding in Europe

Atco  228017

EX

NM

Ramsey Lewis Trio

Another Voyage

Chess CRLS 4557

EX

NM

Ramsey Lewis Trio

Upendo ni Pamoja

Columbis (US) 31096

NM

NM

Jim Gilstrap

Swing your Daddy

Chelsea 2306010

EX+

EX

Bob and Earl

Bob and Earl

B & C  BCB1

VG

NM

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrel

Greatest Hits

Tamla Motown 11153

VG

VG

Smokey Robinson

Smokey’s Family Robinson

Tamla Motown 12021

VG

VG

The Temptations

Solid Rock

Tamla Motown 11202

NM

EX

Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, Temptations & others

Christmas in Motown

Sounds Superb

90010

EX

NM

Commodores

Midnight magic

Motown 8032

NM

NM

Diana Ross

Why do fools Fall in love

Capitol 86441

NM

EX

Diana Ross

Greatest hits vol 2

Motown 12036

NM

NM

Diana Ross

Diana

Motown 062-63765

NM

NM

Diana Ross

20 Golden Greats

Motowm EMTV21

NM

EX

Four Tops

Meeting of the minds

ABC DunhillDSD50166

US issue Gatefold

EX

NM

Dionne Warwick

Freewheelin’

PYE NSPL 28120

EX

NM

The Tams

The best of the Tams

Probe SPB 1044

Factory sample

VG

NM

Various Artists

Authentic Chigago Blues

Beacon SBEAB 9

VG

NM

Dorothy Moore

Once moore with feeling

Malaco (US) 6356

NM

NM

30 RECORDS

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GRADING GUIDELINES

Although record gradings can often be a matter of personal opinion, we have to find some common ground, and so my gradings are essentially based along the guidelines laid down by the Record Collector publication. However, I will elaborate here in order that you will understand how my gradings are made.

MINT (M)

A record described as Mint should be absolutely as new, just as it came out of the factory and in truth, never have been played although this is often difficult to prove or disprove. The sound should be crystal clear with no background noise or deterioration in sound quality.

The cover and any additional items such as posters,inner sleeve or lyric sheets should also be as new, with no creases, stains or writing(an acceptable exception would be the shopkeeper's hand-written price on the rear of the sleeve) which was commom-place in the 60's and 70's, before the days of bar-coding and automated pricing machines.

NEAR MINT (NM) or (M-)

This grading means that the record and/or it's cover are just marginally short of qualifying as being Mint. The vinyl may just show signs of having been played once or twice. The area around the spindle hole should be pretty much free of spindle trace marks, or at least only have the minimum of these marks. In other words, it is close to being Mint but not quite close enough to describe as such.

There may be the very slightest crease marks on the sleeve, or the laminate may have lifted in small areas without detracting too much from it's overall appearance

EXCELLENT (EX)/(EX+)/(EX-)

There will be indications on the vinyl surface that the record has been played, possibly several times but at the same time, it has been well cared for. There should be very little deterioration in the listening experience.

The sleeve/jacket could have minor creasing and/or signs of storage wear/discoloration, particularly on the back. EX- would indicate that the record would qualify for an EX grading apart from perhaps a small initial written on the label or sleeve or a scuff on the label or other very minor defect which does not affect the overall appearance or sound quality of the item.

VERY GOOD (VG)/(VG+)/(VG-)

the record will show significant signs of having been 'well played', it will show surface scratches and/or scuffs but will still play nicely without too much background noise. The cover and extras (lyric sheets etc) will also have creases or normal wear characteristics which are usually acceptable for this grade. VG+ and VG- are simply up and down variations on this grading, depending on the degree of wear and tear.

GOOD

The record has obviously been played or mis-treated so much that the sound quality is not what it used to be, but may be acceptable depending on the criteria of the individual collector. It will have several surface scratches and/or other defects but may still be useful as a 'gap filler' within a collection. The sleeve will probably be creased badly, torn or repaired with sellotape. Album sleeves may have crushed or damaged spines caused by bad storage etc.

FAIR

This grade may be  only just about playable, with 'skips and jumps' and not really worth having UNLESS it is exceptionally rare, in which case it could serve as a 'gap filler'. I will not list any item in this condition unless it was mega-rare and this would be shown clearly in the description, so that there is no doubt about it.

Please note that any records which sell for £30 or more, will be sent by Recorded Delivery to UK . To destinations outside the  UK, items will be sent using International Signed For service . This will incur an additional charge of £5.30. I make no exceptions to this as too many items are allegedly not delivered, and Paypal charge my account for them. This is therefore for both your peace of mind as well as mine. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

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