As I add 45s to our inventory, I pick select 45s to highlight with mp3 "snippets" so you can hear the music yourself. I only record "snippets" of tunes I particularly like, ones I think have been under-played and under-appreciated, or ones that are so rare and wonderful I'll never hear them otherwise. For myself, I keep an iTunes playlist of these "snippets," and that playlist is one I listen to most often. These pages chronicle the mp3 "snippets" I've added to our online "jukebox" in reverse chronological order. You can browse the pages to see what was added and when. Click on the blue "Play" button to play the snippet, or click on a song's title to load the page. Many of these 45 records are still for sale, though just as many have been sold. I hope you enjoy perusing these pages as much as I have enjoyed putting them together!
05/29/14
Bloodstone
1973, London 1046
Genre: Northern Soul, Philly Style
Here's a beautiful copy of this sublime Philly Style soul ballad.
05/28/14
Eleanor Grant
1977, Columbia 10617
Genre: Other Northern Soul
Terrific Northern Soul-style dancer... have a listen to the jukebox snippet! It'll make you wonder why this one didn't climb higher on the chart, though it did spend 9 weeks on the national Billboard RnB/Black chart, which indicates it was probably a hit in some markets.
05/14/14
Jay and the Techniques
1968, Smash 2142
Genre: Northern Soul, Philly Style
I know 'Strawberry Shortcake' (an 'Apple, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" soundalike) was the hit, but frankly the B side is much better! Have a listen to the mp3 snippet to see if you don't agree, and also to hear why we rate this single 2 stars — our highest recommendation.
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Do It Again by Steely Dan
Goddess of Love/ Love Is A Many Splendored Thing by The Fantastic Four
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