WILLIE TEE - WALKING UP A ONE WAY STREET (1965 US original Atlantic 45-2273

	£		24
	$		32

All the records I list are part of my very own personal collection, purchased new in the 60s and 70s and transferred straight away into white card record sleeves, for added protection. I’m a private seller, not a record dealer.

Welcome to the first of this week’s records. It’s a pretty mixed bunch this week, with some 60’s classics and a couple of 70’s rarities.

First up though, it’s an all-time classic double-sider from the late, great Willie Tee :-

WILLIE TEE - WALKING UP A ONE WAY STREET (1965 US original Atlantic 45-2273)

Definitely a record that’s up there with the All-Time, Northern Soul Greats.

Recorded and released in 1965, this is the original US first release on Atlantic Records 45-2273.

“Walking Up A One Way Street” is actually the “B” side to “Teasin’ You” - another absolutely fabulous track, which also gets plenty of spins on the Northern Soul circuit.

Cherished since I bought it new, all those years ago, the record is in excellent condition with clean labels and I doubt you’ll find a 1965 press in better condition.

If you’ve not got this original in your collection, here’s your chance to grab an absolutely stunning record.

Good luck and may the best man/woman win !!

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All records will be securely posted out in their card sleeves, using quality cardboard record mailers, within one working day, following confirmation of payment.   
 
 
Important Postal Information for UK Buyers

NB - My revised postage and packaging costs are detailed below, taking into account the Royal Mail Price Increases effective from 30th March 2015.

I will be happy to combine postage over the weekend auction period in the event that you successfully bid on any of my other records (up to a maximum of 2 additional records @ 30p each for postage), so please wait for my invoice before paying. Thank you.

Records sold for up to £20 will be sent by Standard First Class Mail, (With retained Proof of Posting).

For successful Bids over £20, and combined bids totalling over £20, your record(s) MUST be sent using the First Class Recorded (Signed for) option.
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RECORD HISTORY, DESCRIPTION AND GRADINGS

I bought my records brand new, from reputable Record Shops.

My US import records were purchased new from Specialist Record Shops in Manchester City Centre (Mainly from the “Spin Inn” and “Ralph’s Records”) apart from a few rarer ones in the 70’s, which were sourced from a trusted DJ friend who had “contacts” in the Northern Soul Scene.

All my records have been looked after. They’ve not been traded or passed from one person to another, like some records offered for sale on EBay.

Record Version

I always try to include record version details in my listings to show whether the record is a genuine UK or US first issue or a subsequent re-release. Where the issue status is not known or can‘t be confirmed, the record will always be listed with “reissue” shown in inverted commas.



RECORD GRADING EXPLANATION

Record grading is rather a subjective process and what one person considers “excellent”, for example,  could impress some and disappoint others.

I always try though to give an accurate and honest description of the condition of all my records, the majority of which are now between 40-50 years old, using the definitions and explanations stated below.
 
In the unlikely event that you are unhappy with any of my gradings or descriptions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

NEAR-MINT  

The record has all the appearances of a new record with little sign of having been played. Both labels will be perfect unless otherwise stated.

EXCELLENT    

The record shows some minor signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. Both labels will be perfect unless otherwise stated.

VERY GOOD   

The record has obviously been played a number of times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite some surface marks and/or the occasional light scratch. Both labels will be in excellent condition unless otherwise stated.


STYRENE RECORDS

Most of my 60’s and early 70’s US import records are pressed on styrene rather than vinyl.

Styrene is generally less resilient than vinyl and is more prone to the occasional “pop and crackle”.  Please bear this in mind when bidding.  All my imports have been well looked after though and most have had very few plays.

In addition to my descriptions, I always provide pictures of my records out of their cardboard sleeves, so you can see the record in full and on both sides.


PRICING

I don’t use inflated “Buy Now” options or set unrealistically high start prices.

All my listings start with a maximum of 99p, with some less than 50p, regardless of the likely value suggested by previous EBay sales or record valuation websites.

Sometimes I get a good price, at other times the buyer gets a bargain, but, at the end of the day, the market sets the eventual price, not me, which I think is fair to all.

Q & A

If you have any questions about any of my records, please feel free to contact me. Many Thanks.

For those new to Northern Soul or those looking to build up their collection, I will be listing more popular Northern Soul and Motown records over the coming weeks, some with a starting price of just 50p or less, so watch out for my listings, which will be up for auction every Saturday and Sunday morning.


THANK YOU AND HAPPY BIDDING!