60s NORTHERN SOUL/GARAGE BIT' A SWEET 2-SIDER US MGM
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In an effort to cut down on spiralling eBay costs, all my auctions from now on will start at 99p.
I've made the decision to sell some of my very large collection of 7"/12"/LPs.
I haven't the equipment to provide my own sound clips, so will have to rely on your own good judgement - after all, soul lovers are the world's most knowledgeable and devoted collectors.
ALL THE ITEMS I AM SELLING COME FROM OVER THIRTY YEARS OF COLLECTING.
I AM NOT A DEALER.
There will be some real gems, so make sure you keep your eyes open.
60s NORTHERN SOUL
with GARAGE FLIP
THE BIT' A SWEET
"IS IT ON - IS IT OFF"
b/w
"OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND"
(US: M-G-M K 13695, 1967)
Vinyl
Record conditon: Excellent +++ (plays Mint -)
Labels condition: Spotless
Here's one I've championed for many years, though I still haven't seen it mentioned in any of the top guides. The first side starts with an eerie keyboard note, played for about five seconds, then there's a flourish of brass, and the drummer doing his thing. The lead has a strong white soul voice, which whoops along, changing key every so often. It's a full-on uptempo stomper, that I would have thought was perfect for the Casino dancers, though I never heard it being spun there. Perhaps it had it's moment of glory before my time.
On the flip is a real pounding garage extravaganza. I was quite surprised to find a site with a review of the track, so I've included it's link below. It gives more information:
http://ironleg.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/bit-a-sweet-out-of-sight-out-of-mind/
I also have the Limey & The Yanks version, which came out on Loma, as well as another by The Marauders on Laurie. I'm pretty certain this is the original, because it was written and produced by the same person - Steve Duboff.
The vinyl looks very close to mint, with and the play condition is flawless on both sides.
Both labels are immaculate.
The edges are completely chip-free.
This record has been played on both sides to verify condition, but there's a full money-back guarantee on all my sales, and I'll refund anyone who isn't totally captivated.
New postal rates:
One 7" single: £1.70; 30p per 7" afterwards.
One 12" single/LP: £2.70; 50p per 12"/LP afterwards.
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