Daily Discovery
Going strong for three years, this is our Daily blog for finding/discovering new and old gems on rare 7" vinyl 45s. Through this blog, we've reached
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Update: Daily Discovery - Ho-Ho Rock and Roll by Sid Ramin
Published on: July 14 2014
We originally posted "The Ho-Ho Rock and Roll" almost 4 years ago on November 11, 2010. We never could have imagined the story that would...
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I Started To Run by Joe Williams – Rare R&B Northern Soul 45 Alpha Records #622
Published on: July 02 2013
Ridiculous, raw chain gang style folk R&B with a Northern Soul beat. I don't do it often but I can't stop playing this record. Listened...
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Aphrodisiac by Billy Joe & The Tokes – Latin Soul Instrumental 45 on Dore Records #884
Published on: May 21 2013
A chill, seldom seen, almost instrumental with East Los Angeles flavor
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Coming Home Baby by The Mysterians – Rare Surf 45 acetate
Published on: April 22 2013
Misspelled on the handwritten label as "Comeing", The Mysterians are definitely that, a mystery. Crude Surf Rocker that starts off beat, although that gives this unknown...
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Shadrack by Norman Brooks – Uptempo Soul Gospel 45 on S&N Records #1701
Published on: April 20 2013
The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is a new one on me. A cool story that sounds even better when set to some...
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Fine Girl by Ree Flores & The Duprell’s – Chicano Northern Soul / Doowop 45 on Chelan Records #556
Published on: February 04 2013
Tough to find!
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Gangster Boogie (M.C. M.C.’s) – Early Rap 12″ single on Place To Be Records #1414
Published on: January 09 2013
Gangster Boogie M.C. M.C.'s (street version) - (radio version) b/w Maniac - Early Rap 12" single on Place To Be Records #1414 Raw early...
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Fazzio original Crown Records Lp cover art – Teen Queens
Published on: December 22 2012
THE TEEN QUEENS Original art by Fazzio LP cover artist for Crown Records. Does anyone know anything about Fazzio? This does not belong to me,...
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I Won’t Be Your Fool by Little Joe Hinton – Northern Soul 45 on Arvee Records #5028
Published on: November 27 2012
A Los Angeles Northern Soul R&B tune. Horns galore not only start this stomping dancer, they drive it. It leaves me feeling Little Joe's...
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Hey Y’all by Debbie & Poochee – R&B Soul 45 on Amanda Records #101
Published on: October 24 2012
Hey Y'all b/w Grandpa's Farm by Debbie & Poochee Two sweet young voices sing, "Hey Y'all" in unison, "We got a story to tell, the...
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I’d Like To See More Of You THE MOB – Northern Soul 45 on Colossus #134
Published on: September 20 2012
Killer Mid tempo Northern Soul. I always thought this was a Psychedelic or Garage record. I was only half right, and was blown away by...
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L.A. County Jail by Duane Franks Odd Country 45 on Shazam Records #101
Published on: September 13 2012
Shazam is right! There really is a song about everything. Odd Los Angeles Country rocker with a Garage beat, plus a twangy country guitar. I'm...
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Cool It Baby by B.B. Carter – Northern Soul 45
Published on: September 10 2012
Cool It Baby b/w My Lover by B.B. Carter - Northern Soul 45 on Kris Records #107 Drums, horns, bass along with an amazing girl...
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Maybe We Tyrone Mack w/ Randy & Ray Modern Soul 45 on Express
Published on: September 07 2012
Maybe We b/w Maybe We (instrumental) by Tyrone Mack w/ Randy & Ray Modern Soul 45 on Express Records #2354 Sweet, sweet, sweet Modern Soul...
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Dead Presidents by Little Walter Jacobs – Blues Lp
Published on: August 30 2012
Dead Presidents by Little Walter Jacobs - Blues Lp on Le Roi Du Blues Records #33.2012 "Everybody loves them Dead Presidents" yes, these lyrics are...
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Night Owl by Dick Dale & His Del-Tones – Surf Lp
Published on: August 26 2012
Night Owl by Dick Dale & His Del-Tones - Surf Lp on Deltone Records #1001 Did I just hear what I thought I heard? Oh...
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Peekaboo by Eddie Bridges and His Lowriders R&B Soul 45
Published on: August 19 2012
Peekaboo b/w Out House by EDDIE BRIDGES and His LOWRIDERS R&B Soul 45 on Romark Records #109 Peekaboo is a kids game, isn't it? Here...
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A Bird In The Hand by Don Downing with Rodney and the Blazers – Risque R&B Rocker 45
Published on: August 05 2012
A Bird In The Hand b/w Jivin' Jean by DON DOWNING with RODNEY and the BLAZERS - R&B Soul 45 on Chan Records #108 Is...
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Never Give In by Mr. T – Northern Soul 45
Published on: July 24 2012
Never Give In b/w I'll Give My Love by Mr. T - Northern Soul 45 on T-Ball Records #1968 Does anybody know anything about this...
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Red! This Ain’t No Big Thing by Ed Gates & His Mystics – R&B Soul 45
Published on: July 07 2012
Red! This Ain't No Big Thing b/w Loving Time by Ed Gates - R&B Soul 45 on Robins Nest Records #112 "This Ain't No Big...
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Yoshiko by J’s with JAMIE – Belgian Popcorn Soul 45
Published on: June 27 2012
Yoshiko b/w Everybody Says Don't by The J's with Jamie Mod Belgian Popcorn Soul 45 on Columbia Records #43017 The song starts with a gong,...
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Brass Monkey b/w Funky Monkey by Brass Monkey – Funk Soul 45
Published on: June 24 2012
Brass Monkey b/w Funky Monkey by Brass Monkey - Funk Soul 45 on Flip Publishing #7772 How can I share a group and song called...
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The Watts Breakaway by Johnny Otis Show – Funk Soul 45
Published on: June 21 2012
The Watts Breakaway b/w You Can Depend On Me by Johnny Otis Show vocal by Delmar Evans - Funk Soul 45 on Okeh Records #7332...
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Let Your Body Move by Jerry White and The Soul Steppers – Modern Soul Boogie 45
Published on: June 18 2012
Let Your Body Move b/w Be Ever Wonderful by Jerry White and The Soul Steppers - Modern Soul Boogie 45 on Taylor Records #104 Let...
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Soul In A Bowl pt.1 by Father & Sons – Northern Soul Mod 45
Published on: June 17 2012
Soul In A Bowl pt.1 b/w Soul In A Bowl pt.2 by Father & Sons - Northern Soul Mod 45 on Minit Records #32004 An...
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Back In Circulation by Dick Jensen and The Imports – Northern Soul 45
Published on: June 16 2012
Back In Circulation b/w Uncle John's Good Time Band by Dick Jensen and The Imports - Northern Soul 45 on Loma Records #2029 Well, we...
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Penny Nickel Dime Quarter by Bob Crewe – Teen Rocker 45
Published on: June 13 2012
Penny Nickel Dime Quarter (On A Teenage Date) b/w How Long by Bob Crewe - Teen Rocker 45 on Spotlight Records #393 Orchestra directed by...
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Love Is Good When You’re Stealing It by Richard Ace Love Is Good When You’re Stealing It b/w Stealing It
Published on: June 07 2012
Love Is Good When You're Stealing It b/w BRENTFORD DISCO SET Stealing It by Richard Ace - Reggae Soul 45 on Studio One No #...
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Million Dollars by Tomorrow’s Edition – Sweet Soul 45
Published on: June 05 2012
Million Dollars b/w same by Tomorrow's Edition - Sweet Soul 45 on Mel-O Records #800 Killer Sweet Soul from 1987. What?! There is no way...
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Hey Senorita by Betty & Len & The Rhythmaires – R&B 45
Published on: June 02 2012
Hey Senorita b/w Give Me Your Love by Betty & Len & The Rhythmaires - R&B 45 on Ole Records #201 Damn, I'm a sucker...
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Agua Dulce by Jazz Crusaders – Latin Mod Jazz 45
Published on: May 27 2012
Agua Dulce b/w Soul Bourgeoisie by Jazz Crusaders - Latin Mod Jazz 45 on World Pacific Records #77806 Sometimes there are no words. Instrumental. Enjoy!...
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Cherrie Pie by Barbary Coast – Country R&B 45
Published on: May 26 2012
Cherrie Pie b/w Dang Me by Barbary Coast - Country R&B 45 on Barbary Coast #102 This is super risque version Cherry Pie, a word...
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Soul Heaven by Friends – Funk 45
Published on: May 18 2012
Soul Heaven pt.1 (vocal) b/w Soul Heaven pt.2 (instrumental) by Friends - Funk 45 on Crash Records #1152 "Sometimes when you get a little low,...
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Life Of A Fool by Judy Eggers – Group Soul 45
Published on: May 18 2012
Life Of A Fool b/w Summer Boys by Judy Eggers - Group Soul 45 on Metromaster Records #166 When you think of Knoxville Tennessee, a...
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Ain’t Gonna Move by Johnny Guitar Watson – Northern Soul 45
Published on: May 17 2012
Ain't Gonna Move b/w Baby Don't Leave by Johnny Guitar Watson - Northern Soul 45 on Jowat Records #118 Johnny Guitar Watson moved to Los...
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Louisiana Groove by King Solomon – R&B Soul 45
Published on: May 09 2012
Louisiana Groove b/w My Dream by King Solomon - R&B Soul 45 on Cadillac Records #503 Yet another R&B Soul tune that we chose to...
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I Want To Bang Your Box by Lorenzo The Hat – R&B Jazz 45
Published on: May 08 2012
I Want To Bang Your Box b/w Let Me Tell You How It Feels by Lorenzo The Hat (Lorenzo Manley) - R&B Jazz 45 on...
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Tom Cat b/w Time Out For Love by Mitch Manning & Vocalists – Female Teen Rocker 45
Published on: May 03 2012
Time Out For Love b/w Tom Cat by Mitch Manning - Female Teen Rocker 45 on Cole Records #2 A party like atmosphere, female vocals...
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Rock Island Line by Eddie Hastings & His Rhythm Boys – Country Folk 45
Published on: April 27 2012
Rock Island Line by Eddie Hastings & His Rhythm Boys b/w The Man With The Golden Arm by Herbie Layne - Early Country Rocker 45...
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The Harlem Tango by ORCHIDS Northern Soul 45
Published on: April 21 2012
The Harlem Tango b/w That Boy Is Messin' Up My Mind by Orchids - Northern Soul Mod Dancer 45 on Columbia #42913 A solid, little...
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Don’t Kick The Teenager Around by Eddie Wilson – Northern Soul 45
Published on: April 11 2012
Don't Kick The Teenager Around b/w Shing-A-Ling Stroll by Eddie Wilson - Northern Soul 45 on Back Beat Records #596 I was given this record...
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I’m Sue, I’m A Goodin’ by SWEET CARLETTA SUE & THE POO POO MAN SATURDAY NITE BAND – Modern Soul 45
Published on: April 05 2012
I'm Sue, I'm A Goodin' b/w same by SWEET CARLETTA SUE & THE POO POO MAN SATURDAY NITE BAND - Modern Soul 45 on Electric...
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Mandal Ly b/w Su Nous Harit by SUPER EAGLES – African 45 with a Latin beat
Published on: April 05 2012
Mandal Ly b/w Su Nous Harit by SUPER EAGLES - African 45 with a Latin beat on Ghana Film Records #FNS.013 The true beauty of...
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Music Bomb by Dynamics Funkatears – Funk Modern Soul 45
Published on: April 03 2012
Music Bomb b/w Baby Are You Still My Girl by Dynamics Funkatears - Modern Soul 45 on Broadwalk Records #16190 "I'm gonna drop a bomb....
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Oye Como Va by The Latin All Stars – Latin Mod Cha Cha 45
Published on: April 03 2012
Oye Como Va by The Latin All Stars - Latin Mod Cha Cha 45 on Roper Records #500 It really looks like a nothing record,...
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Girls Are Evil by The Measures – Chicago Northern Soul 45
Published on: March 16 2012
Girls Are Evil b/w Can You Handle It by The Measures - Northern Soul 45 on Despenza Records #503 I'm digging through a stack of...
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Separation by King Solomon – R&B Soul 45
Published on: March 01 2012
Separation b/w Scratch My Back by King Solomon - Los Angeles R&B Soul 45 on Magnum Records #721 "This separation gonna drive me out, out...
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In The Phonograph Booth by The Moments – R&B Soul 45
Published on: February 24 2012
In The Phonograph Booth b/w Blues At Sandy Cove by The Moments - R&B Soul 45 on Era Records #3128 "She was playing records in...
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