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Johnnie Mae Mathews is fondly referred to as being 'The Godmother Of Detroit Soul' as she was responsible for creating at least 8 different Detroit record labels and for discovering and nurturing many future Motown artists in their early years. In fact she was a major source of inspiration for the young Berry Gordy, founder of Motown. We are delighted to finally be releasing what many people consider to be the pinnacle of independent Detroit Soul music, the impeccable and gut-wrenching 'I Have No Choice', the defining record of Johnnie Mae Mathews many recordings with the equally impressive 'That’s When It Hurts' on the flip. 'I Have No Choice' is a record that has finally hit the heights it always deserved after being a cult record for almost 50 years and is now commanding a staggering £1200-1500 for a decent original copy for those lucky enough to be in that league. This will be a historic RSD release with comprehensive notes and photos from Johnnie Mae Mathews expert Richard Gilbert. If you’re a Soul music fan, then this record is indispensable. Full picture sleeve featuring Johnny herself in full swing, with liner notes, and fully remastered, heavyweight vinyl 45.

Record is close to VG+.
Prong is intact.

Small light scuff on side B.
Record is close to VG+.

Record slightly warped but still enjoyable and close to VG+.

Small light scuff on side B.
Record is close to VG+.

Ships in a label sleeve with small tear at the centre.

Record slightly warped but still enjoyable and close to VG+.
Ships in a label sleeve.

Ships in a label sleeve.

Record is close to VG+.

Record is close to VG+.
Prong was removed.

Record has some hairlines and a few superficial scratches.

Rare Big Shot 7inch.
Record is in great condition, very close to VG+ with just a few hairlines. Plays with faint surface noise only in the run-ins and is far from overpowering the music.

Label variation.
Record has some hairlines and a few superficial scratches.
Ships in a label sleeve with seam split and writing.

Record slightly warped but still enjoyable.

Splits in seams.

Record has just a few hairlines and is close to VG+.

Record has some hairlines and a few superficial scratches.

Indianapolis Pressing.
Cover with cut-out.

Terre Haute pressing. Vinyl has audible damage on both sides

Monarch Pressing.
Upper and lower seams are torn.
Record has hairlines and a few superficial scratches.

Monarch pressing.

Cover with long open seam split on bottom spine

Cover has a cut-out.

Cover with strong ring wear and some yellowing! Record is close to VG+!

US original.

Splits in seams.

Tears in spines. Writing on cover. Drill hole.

Scranton pressing. Close to VG+

Sticker on sleeve.

UpTight is a soundtrack album by Southern soul band Booker T. & the M.G.'s for the film of the same title. The album features "Time Is Tight", the single version of which became a US Top 10 hit and a signature song for the band.

Vinyl with scuffs, hairlines and a couple of deeper marks. Cover with ring wear

Shape of Things to Come is the fifth studio album by the American guitarist George Benson, recorded in 1968 and arranged by Don Sebesky. It was his first album for A&M Records and his first album to be produced by Creed Taylor, who would remain his producer until 1976. After four years and three different labels, Benson signed with the A&M/CTI label in 1968. He was to be the replacement for their star Wes Montgomery, who had died earlier in the year. For his first album with the label, producer Taylor brought in all of the labels heavyweights, arranger Sebesky, engineer Rudy Van Gelder, and guest artists Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter. The album is mostly cover songs from artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin, The Monkees and Glenn Miller. It also contains a pair of original compositions and some reworkings of movie soundtracks.

Vinyl with many scuffs and hairlines