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Vinyl seems unplayed. With OBI and insert. 1975 reissue. Cover is close to NM.

Vinyl is Close to VG+.

Seam split. Original US mono pressing.

Record plays with surface noise without overpowering the music.

Cover with long open seam split on top spine

Vinyl with scuffs and hairlines

Cover with long open seam split on bottom spine

Small light scuffs on both sides.
Cover lamination is peeling.

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.

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

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

Ships in a label sleeve.

Record has hairlines and some superficial scratches.

Record is close to VG+.

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 has some hairlines and a few superficial scratches.

Record has some hairlines and a few superficial scratches.

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.

Cover has a cut-out.

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

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.

Writing on cover.

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

Originally released on Sue Records in 1963 this was Ike & Tina Turner fourth album, the one that earned them a first grammy nomination and a further step in the consolidation of their international success. Most of the tunes here are highly energetic up-tempo numbers while the whole album comes as the fruit of a unique combination of raw R&B and highly energetic Rock n Roll.

Vinyl with many scuffs and hairlines

On top of tree and cookies, a successful Christmas should also include proper music. If your household only holds one Christmas album, it should definitely be “Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas”. Ella Fitzgerald sings like an angel and swings so hot that it's barely allowed at that celebration. The classic album from 1960, which Rolling Stone placed at number 10 on its “25 Greatest Christmas Albums of All Time” list, is now available in the most appealing edition ever, as a festive red, remastered LP with a fresh new cover design. Give it to your loved ones - or to yourself.

Sticker on label.
Ships in a label sleeve.

All Analog Process From The Original Master Tapes. Cut by Kevin Gray. Long out of print 1965 Mono release. Featuring the legendary The Mar-Keys’ horn section. Includes the hit single "Soul Dressing". Limited Clear Vinyl Pressing

Vinyl with scuffs, hairlines and a couple of deeper marks

Here’s the official reissue of the album originally released on Dallas Pompeii label in April 1969. When he was out on tour with his regular gig, the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, Ike found the time to cut this unbelievable instrumental album. Whenever he had some spare time he would drag the band into a local studio and lay down tracks, resulting in these 12 funky soul jams that sound like they were lifted from a blaxploitation movie. The band is tight and laid-back at once, with horns at the forefront most of the time. Los Angeles hip-hop group Jurassic 5 later sampled "Getting Nasty" on their self-titled EP.

Vinyl with scuffs and hairlines

First official reissue of this Soul classic originally released in 1969 by Spark label.