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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 out to thousands of customers and gotten in touch with several of the artists involved in bringing you this great music. Join in the conversation and let's see what we can discover together!
 

Sunshine Superman by Lionel Hampton & His Inner Circle Of Jazz – Mod Jazz 45


Published on: April 06 2011
Greasy Greens b/w Sunshine Superman by Lionel Hampton & His Inner Circle Of Jazz - Funk Jazz 45 on Glad-Hamp Records #2038 I cheated with...
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Greasy Greens by Lionel Hampton & His Inner Circle Of Jazz- Funk Jazz 45


Published on: April 05 2011
Greasy Greens b/w Sunshine Superman by Lionel Hampton & His Inner Circle Of Jazz - Funk Jazz 45 on Glad-Hamp Records #2038 Killer double sider...
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Fast Choo Choo by Willie Jones – R&B Soul 45


Published on: April 01 2011
Fast Choo Choo b/w Something Happened To My Heart by Willie Jones - R&B Soul 45 on Metro Records #20030 What a groover! You can't...
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Day Done Broke Too Soon This Morning by Jack Cardwell – Rockabilly 45


Published on: March 30 2011
Whadaya Want b/w Day Done Broke Too Soon This Morning by Jack Cardwell - Rockabilly 45 on King Records #1454 I bought this double sided...
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Take It All Off by George McCrae – Northern Soul 45


Published on: March 25 2011
Take It All Off b/w Please Help Me Find My Baby by George McCrae - Northern Soul 45 on Soul City Records #456 The ultimatum,...
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The Way I Love You by Continental 4 – Classic Northern Soul 45


Published on: March 23 2011
The Way I Love You by Continental 4 - Classic Northern Soul 45 on Jay-Walking Records #009 I got the best of both worlds when...
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Jesus In My Life by The New Songbirds – Gospel Soul Lp


Published on: March 22 2011
Jesus In My Life by The New Songbirds - Gospel Soul Lp on Kris Records #479 The New Songbirds, Whirlwind Lp Side 1 - Whirlwind...
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I’m On My Way by Winfield Parker – Northern Soul 45


Published on: March 17 2011
I'm On My Way b/w S.O.S. (Stop Her On Sight) by Winfield Parker - Northern Soul 45 on Spring Records #116 I was never a...
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Sabrosito by Rulie Garcia & The East L.A. Congregation – Chicano Psych Soul 45


Published on: March 15 2011
Sabrosito b/w Be My Girl Blues by Rulie Garcia & The East L.A. Congregation - Chicano Psychedelic Soul 45 United Artists (UA) Records #51104 Funky...
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We Should Thank The Lord by The Lover’s Of God – Gospel Soul 45


Published on: March 14 2011
We Should Thank The Lord by The Lover's Of God - Gospel Soul 45 on Shur-Tinga Records #0003 This Los Angeles record is so good...
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Somebody Needs You by Ike & Tina Turner – Northern Soul 45


Published on: March 10 2011
Somebody Needs You b/w (I'll Do Anything) Just To Be With You by Ike & Tina Turner - Northern Soul 45 on Loma Records #2015...
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Tambo Shake by Googie Rene – Mod Soul Dancer 45


Published on: March 09 2011
Tambo Shake b/w Bossa Baby by Googie Rene - Mod Soul Dancer 45 on Class Records #309 When I listen to this record, I picture...
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The Skate by THE LARKS – Northern Soul 45


Published on: March 07 2011
The Skate b/w Come Back Baby by THE LARKS - Northern Soul 45 on Money Records #127 The Larks (aka The Meadowlarks) are a classic...
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I Shot The Sheriff b/w Do It Baby by Isaac Redd Holt Unlimited – Funk Jazz 45


Published on: March 02 2011
I Shot The Sheriff b/w Do It Baby by Isaac Redd Holt Unlimited - Funk Jazz 45 on Paula Records #412 This is a funky...
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You Beat Me At My Game by Chuck Strong – Modern Soul 45


Published on: March 01 2011
You Beat Me At My Game by Chuck Strong b/w instrumental version - Modern Soul 45 on Music Mountain Records #100 More and more, people...
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Fat Mama by HERBIE HANCOCK Killer Funk 45 breaks


Published on: February 28 2011
Fat Mama b/w Wiggle Waggle by HERBIE HANCOCK Killer Funk 45 breaks on Warner Bros. Records #7358 Killer Funk breaks! This instrumental, sampled by 2Pac,...
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The Vibe Express by Pete Terrace – Latin Mod 45


Published on: February 24 2011
The Vibe Express b/w Bacalao With Papa by Pete Terrace - Latin Mod 45 on Tico Records #358 "The Vibe Express" takes me exactly where...
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As I Lay Dying by Melting Pot – Funk 45


Published on: February 23 2011
As I Lay Dying b/w Kool And The Gang by Melting Pot - Funk 45 on Ampex Records #11029 Nice double sided Funk record from...
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The Queen Of Sheba by Floyd Dixon – Funk 45


Published on: February 23 2011
The Queen Of Sheba b/w Hot Licks by Floyd Dixon - Funk 45 on Inculcation Records #47191 Mellow but funky, sought after and tough to...
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I’m Your Taboo Man by Eugene Church – R&B Soul 45


Published on: February 21 2011
I'm Your Taboo Man b/w Light of The Moon by Eugene Church - R&B Soul 45 King Records #5610 I love that R&B is hot...
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Friday Night by THE MONARCHS – Surf R&R 45


Published on: February 17 2011
Friday Night by THE MONARCHS - Surf R&R 45 on Zone Records #1067 A surf rocker hailing from the shores of Memphis Tennessee? Believe it...
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Harper’s Return by Harper-Brinson Band feat. Rabon Tarrant – R&B Blues 45


Published on: February 16 2011
Harper's Return b/w Harper's Express by Harper-Brinson Band feat. Rabon Tarrant - R&B Blues 45 on Specialty Records #593 I had to share this Los...
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Better by RUBY WINTERS – Northern Soul 45


Published on: February 15 2011
Better b/w I Want Action by RUBY WINTERS - 60's Northern Soul 45 on Diamond Records #230 This one is for the women, do you...
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Lucky To Be Loved (By You) by Emanuel Lasky – Northern Soul 45


Published on: February 14 2011
Lucky To Be Loved (By You) b/w Our World by Emanuel Lasky - Detroit Northern Soul 45 on Wild Duece Records #1003 I dedicate this...
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You Ask For One Good Reason by LARRY WILLIAMS – Northern Soul 45


Published on: February 14 2011
You Ask For One Good Reason b/w I Am The One by LARRY WILLIAMS - Northern Soul 45 on Okeh Records #7280 Chicago Northern Soul...
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Come On In The House by ALFRED PEE WEE ELLIS Funk Soul 45


Published on: February 13 2011
Come On In The House b/w Little Green Apples by ALFRED PEE WEE ELLIS Funk Soul 45 on King Records #6199 The only man I...
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Every Brother Ain’t A Brother by Panache – Rare Modern Soul Boogie 12″


Published on: February 11 2011
Every Brother Ain't A Brother by Panache - Rare Modern Soul Boogie 12" on RR Records #1212 A funky, mellow tune to start the weekend...
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Take The Funky Feeling by BLUE RHYTHM COMBO – Rare Funk 45 on Merry Disc Records #51


Published on: February 09 2011
Take The Funky Feeling b/w Knock On Wood by BLUE RHYTHM COMBO vocal by Tony Grazette- Rare Funk 45 on Merry Disc Records #51 Killer...
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I’ll Take You Back (If You Promise) by COOL SOUNDS – Sweet Group Soul 45


Published on: February 08 2011
I'll Take You Back (If You Promise) by COOL SOUNDS - Sweet Group Soul promo 45 on WB Records #7538 The intro is so recognizable...
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Devon Jean b/w Diswa by RUDOLPH JOHNSON – Funk Jazz 45 on Black Jazz Records #1004


Published on: February 07 2011
Devon Jean b/w Diswa by RUDOLPH JOHNSON - Funk Jazz 45 on Black Jazz Records #1004 The "Diswa" side reminds me so much of the...
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No Life For A Working Man by SHERWOOD FLEMING R&B Soul / Blues 45


Published on: February 05 2011
No Life For A Working Man b/w Going Back Home by SHERWOOD FLEMING Los Angeles R&B Northern Soul 45 on C&F Records #81504 I can...
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I Know The Time Is Right by Art Tarus – Rare Northern Soul 45


Published on: February 01 2011
I Know The Time Is Right b/w Really Can't Feel The Pain by Art Tarus - Rare Northern Soul 45 on Exuma Records #2 Amazing,...
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No Exit by THE BORDER PATROL Latin Psych Funk 45


Published on: January 31 2011
No Exit b/w Fiesta In Veracruz by THE BORDER PATROL Los Angeles Latin Psych Funk 45 on Montclare Records #1444 Yes! I said it, Latin...
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Ooh Poo Paa Doo b/w The Hook by CANDY JOHNSON & EXCITERS R&B Rocker 45


Published on: January 28 2011
Ooh Poo Paa Doo (vocal by Jack Merrill) b/w The Hook by CANDY JOHNSON & EXCITERS R&B Rocker 45 on Canjo Records #101 A rocker...
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My Victrola by JOEY PASTRANA Latin Soul 45


Published on: January 27 2011
My Victrola by Joey Pastrana - Latin Soul 45 on Cotique Records #173. Flip side is Luna Trip by Dickie Goodman "When I woke up...
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The Moon Walk by KING SOLOMON – Funk Blues 45


Published on: January 26 2011
The Moon Walk b/w The Miracle Worker by King Solomon - Funk 45 on Highland Records #1202 When I found this record I wondered if...
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Snake Bite by The Life – Garage Punk 45


Published on: January 25 2011
Snake Bite b/w One O'Clock Noon Time by The Life - Garage Punk 45 on Hi Records #2138 Late 60's early 70's record that really...
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Sand & Sea by Buddy Fo – Northern Soul 45


Published on: January 24 2011
Sand & Sea b/w When It's Time To Go by Buddy Fo - Northern Soul 45 on A&M Records #859 A perfect song for a...
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Don’t Say Goodbye by Jean King – Northern Soul 45


Published on: January 20 2011
Don't Say Goodbye b/w It's Good Enough For Me by Jean King - Northern Soul 45 on HBR (Hanna Barbera Records) #497 What a great...
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Neighbor, Neighbor by Jimmy Hughes – R&B Soul 45


Published on: January 19 2011
Neighbor, Neighbor b/w It's A Good Thing by Jimmy Hughes - R&B Soul 45 on Fame Records #1003. Problems with the neighbors? Ever feel like...
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The Grocer’s Cha Cha by Morty Palitz & Orchestra – Odd 50′s Latin Pop


Published on: January 18 2011
The Grocer's Cha Cha by Morty Palitz & Orchestra w/ The Americans - Odd 50's Latin Pop on Josie Records #850. Flip side "Eso Es...
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It’s So Hard by MELVIN & LEON – Rare Los Angeles R&B Soul 45 on Marv Records #101


Published on: January 14 2011
It's So Hard by Melvin And Leon - Rare Los Angeles R&B Soul 45 on Marv Records #101. Flip side is "Everything About You". A...
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All In One by The 3 Blue Jays – Rare Beat Ballad Northern Soul 45 on Triode


Published on: January 13 2011
All In One by The 3 Blue Jays - Rare Beat Ballad Northern Soul 45 on Triode Records #106. Flip side is "Bicycle Ride". A...
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Hello Stranger by Darius – Rare Los Angeles Northern Soul b/w Psychedelic 45


Published on: January 12 2011
Hello Stranger by Darius - Rare Los Angeles Northern Soul b/w Psychedelic 45 on Chartmaker Records #419. Flip side is "I Don't Mind". This little...
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Hey Love by Mr. Clean & The Soul Inc. – Rare Group Sweet Soul 45 on Radio City #500


Published on: January 11 2011
Hey Love by Mr. Clean & The Soul Inc. - Rare Group Sweet Soul 45 on Radio City #500. Flip side "I Bet He Don't...
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Lovely Is Today by Eddie Harris & His Electric Saxaphone – Plug Me In Lp Funk Jazz


Published on: January 10 2011
Lovely Is Today by Eddie Harris & His Electric Saxaphone - Plug Me In Lp Funk Jazz on Atlantic #1506. 60's Funky Jazz. Side One...
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Shadows by Bob Thiele Mysterious Flying Orchestra – Funky Jazz Lp


Published on: January 07 2011
Shadows by Bob Thiele Mysterious Flying Orchestra - Funky Jazz Lp on RCA #2137. Side One songs - Improvisational Rondo For Saxaphone And Guitar -...
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Chinito Chinito by Don Tosti – Killer Los Angeles Latin Mambo 45


Published on: January 04 2011
Chinito Chinito by Don Tosti - Killer Los Angeles Latin Mambo 45 on Philmos #007. Flip side is "Burlate" You don't need to understand what...
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