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Volume 1
August 27, 2001

Amazon.co.uk Review
With Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities, ace label Kent, in the shape of the ever-reliable Ady Croasdell, have compiled a scorching selection of 24 mostly recent northern soul discoveries. The inclusion of Audrey Matthews' simply sublime "I have No Choice" is especially timely, as current plays from newly cut acetates have generated a rapturous reception throughout the scene. Elsewhere, Dan Folger's regret-etched beat ballad, "The Way of the Crowd; the legendary cover-up, "What Happened to Yesterday", by Mr Soul; and the Delfonics falsetto festooned, "You'll Get Enough", top many a "wanted list". However, there is one track that makes this compilation absolutely essential--jazz diva Karmello Brooks' potently crooned "Tell Me Baby". Originally issued on jazz label Milestone in 1966, this self-penned fully orchestrated up-tempo slice of soul alchemy was actually the flip-side. --Chris D King

1. Just Your Fool - Eddie Whitehead
2. I've Got To Keep Movin' - Charles Lamonte & The Extremes
3. Strange Neighborhood - The Imaginations
4. Why Would You Blow It - Claude Huey
5. Yes I'm In Love - Unique Blend
6. And The Rains Came - The Millionaires
7. Tell Me, Baby - Karmello Brooks
8. You'll Get Enough - The Delfonics
9. Ain't No Danger - Clifford Curry
10. Do It - Pat Powdrill
11. I Think I'm Falling In Love (Fast Forward) - Bettye Swann
12. Don't Tear Me Down - Charlie Rich
13. I Wouldn't Change A Thing About You - Johnny Wyatt
14. Cards On The Table - The Diplomats
15. The Yesterday Of Our Love - Jimmy Seals
16. Raining Teardrops - The Rockmasters
17. I'll Be All Alone - Barbara Redd
18. I Have Feelings Too - Denita James
19. What Happened To Yesterday - Mr. Soul
20. I See Your Face - Joe Simon
21. My Heart's On Fire - Lil' Bob
22. The Way Of The Crowd - Dan Folger
23. This Love That I'm Giving You - The Joytones
24. I Have No Choice - Audrey Matthews

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Volume 2
May 30, 2005

Product Description
Calling this compilation essential is, to say the least, an understatement and it’s certainly set to garner the critical and commercial acclaim accorded to the previous best-selling volume.

In addition to super rarities from The Extremes, Don & Ron, Ty Karim and Eddie Campbell (from Eddie & Ernie), we have current monsters from Bill Bush, Joe Tex and Athens Rogue.

The pièce de résistance is The Magicians ‘(Just A Little) Faith And Understanding’, which is the major Northern discovery of the decade; a fantastic vocal to a legendary instrumental that has always been crying out for those vocal arrangements!

Also includes a lavish booklet in the finest Kent tradition, positively bursting with copious label reproductions, memorabilia, and of course Ady’s entertaining and supremely informative notes.

It all adds up to a glorious package featuring an unparalleled selection of collectors’ soul sounds, super rarities, classy curios and an unissued legend. Enjoy!

1. Miss Fine Miss Fine - Danny White
2. Two Lovers - Voice Masters
3. Wild Side - Denita James
4. I'm So Sorry - Don & Ron
5. I Finally Got Wise - Billy Keen
6. How I Need Your Love - The Extremes
7. Would You Believe - William Hunt
8. Love Has Taken Over Me - Herbert Hunter
9. Losin' Control - The Fashionettes
10. (Just A Little) Faith And Understanding - The Magicians
11. Dining In Chinatown - Jennifer Wells
12. I Can't Speak - Jimmy Bo Horne
13. It's Only A Paper Moon - Gino
14. You Just Don't Know - Ty Karim
15. She Could Love Me - Athens Rogue
16. Contagious Love - Eddie Campbell
17. Gotta Keep On - Louise Whitney
18. You Got What You Want - The Angels
19. Just A Bad Thing - Janice Christian
20. Sea Shell - The Charmels
21. I'm Waiting - Bill Bush
22. I Wanna Be Free - Joe Tex
23. Ain't What I Do (It's The Way You Do It) - Peggy Paxton
24. Why Won't They Let Me Be - Jackie Washington

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Volume 3
May 26, 2008

Product Description
The third in a successful series of Northern Soul rarities for the connoisseur collector.

This volume features super rarities from Ty Karim, the Flowers, Al McCarther and Don & Ron.

Hard-to-find dancefloor fillers come from Darrow Fletcher, the Servicemen and Lou Roberts.

The collectors' choices are represented by the Quotations, Tommy Smiley, Larry Atkins and Ann Hodge, all from previously unheard master tape.

All but two tracks are new to Kent, plus a previously unreleased Eddie & Ernie track.

Extensive sleeve notes chart the history of these obscure gems.

1. Ain't That Love Enough - Larry Atkins
2. I Don't Have To Worry - The Quotations
3. You Really Made It Good To Me - Ty Karim
4. Cry It Out Baby - Deana Lucas
5. I'm So So Sorry - Don & Ron
6. Glamour Girl - Harvey & The Seven Sounds
7. His True Love For You - Al McCarther
8. What Have I Got Now - Darrow Fletcher
9. You Fooled Me - Lou Roberts & The Marks
10. Long Boots - The Originals Of Sight & Sounds
11. Got To Get To Know You - The Flowers
12. Together Forever - Pat Powdrill & The Powerdrills
13. Connie - The Servicemen
14. I Won't Cry - Tommy Smiley
15. Can't Break The Habit (Of Your Love) - Frankie Vance
16. Don't Make Promises (You Can't Keep) - ZZ Hill
17. Stop And Think About It Baby - Charles Drain
18. The Same Identical Thing - The Gillettes
19. Baby You've Got It - Frank Dell
20. Later For You - The Soul Brothers
21. You're Welcome Back - Ann Hodge
22. I'll Run - Paul Smith
23. The Heartless One - Brooks O'Dell
24. Indication - Eddie & Ernie

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Volume 4
June 28, 2010

Product Description
It's the first time on CD for most of these elusive rarities - several of which only exist as 45s in single figure quantities. The incredible story of the rarest UK-pressed vinyl soul single is revealed at last.

Current monsters include Rudy Love & Co's tough `Suffering Wrath', Jesse Davis' instrumental take on Sherlie Matthews' classic stomper `Hang On In There', the Tiaras' `Loves Made A Connection' and flavour of the year Darrow Fletcher with his Detroit-produced monster `What Good Am I'.

Super-rarities `Love Slave' by the Antellects, Wendell Watts' `Kiss A Good Thing Goodbye', Jesse James' `Are You Gonna Leave', Jesse Davis' `There's No Room For Me' and the Inconquerables' `Wait For Me' all fetch a thousand or thousands of pounds when they very occasionally come up for sale.

Salt & Pepper's late 60s funk masterpiece was only ever on sale in Bangkok, where the US GIs were stationed - there's a fascinating story about this in the sleevenotes.

The UK's favourite Detroit soul singer Melvin Davis has licensed us his early Ke Ke recording, made with Dave Hamilton on a shoestring but with a great result.

Miles Grayson's artist Eleanor Rigby gives a terrific alternate take on Brenda George's `I Can't Stand It'. There are more funk flavours on a few tracks, reflecting the recent shift on the Northern scene: check out Bobbie Dee and Lord Luther.

Northern staples from Troy Dodds, Brenton Wood, Jerry Ganey and the Hytones give the CD some recognisable quality among the relatively unknown titles that are going to be enjoyed for the first time by many collectors.

24 varying but excellent soul sounds for dancers and connoisseurs everywhere.

1. Hook Line And Sinker - Dan Greer
2. What Good Am I Without You - Darrow Fletcher
3. My Mistake - Lord Luther
4. Are You Gonna Leave Me - Jesse James
5. A Dream - Creations
6. I've Been Done Wrong - Jimmy Holiday
7. It's No News - Melvin Davis
8. There's No Room For Me - Jesse Davis
9. Hang On In There - Jesse Davis Band
10. Diamonds, Rubies, Gold And Fame - The Gypsies
11. I Don't Love You - Bobbie Dee
12. Black Mother Goose - Sam Nesbitt
13. Kiss A Good Thing Goodbye - Wendell Watts
14. Love Slave - The Antellects
15. Deeper - The Cheques
16. Wait For Me - The Inconquerables
17. Try My Love - Troy Dodds
18. Just A Fool - Jerry Ganey
19. You Don't Even Know My Name - The Hytones
20. Cross The Bridge - Brenton Wood
21. Love's Made A Connection - The Tiaras
22. Suffering Wrath - Rudy Love & Co
23. A Man Of My Word - Salt & Pepper
24. Queen Of Losers - Eleanor Rigby

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