Alma Faye - I Believed - Flamingo Demo - MODERN SOUL ??
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ALMA FAYE
B. I BELIEVED
A. DON'T FALL IN LOVE
FLAMINGO
marketed by MAGNET
FM 5
1979
'UK Flamingo Demo, Ultra rare 'Modern' Soul Anthem, Impossible to find'
The records that are being listed are from my Dad's collection, he's been collecting Northern and Deep Soul for 40+ years, this is some of the stuff he's picked up along the way.
They have first been provisionally commented on by him (his notes and comments are in the 's) . Then I have cleaned them if they needed it and added soundclip mp3's of each side to the listings and added my grading below. As we have been through the forthcoming batch of records together I am now grading them when I do the soundclip. If you check any of my feedback, and previous listings you will see they are shown to be accurate.
Very Rare, Hard to find and sought after Modern 70's Soul 45, great vocals, and smooth. Here on an excellent A label demo from 1979.
Both sides are EX+, plays great. I scrutinised this under a good strong light and only then can you see a few of the slightest, very, very light marks. I'm being conservative with the grading as it could easily be a NM.
The A side label has a 'BBC RADIO BLACKBURN RECORD LIBRARY' stamp on it (see picture No.2).
You don't often see a rarity such as this in as good condition, and its a relatively low starting bid for those who know.
Checkout the clips.
There will be listings coming of all Soul and related genres such as Northern Soul , Funk , R&B Soul , Motown , Modern Soul , Mod etc. etc. and even the odd Psych/Garage 45. Some great NORTHERN & SOUL classics & rarities to follow shortly.................... Stop press...., my Dad has after much prodding rummaged around his attic once more and found another 100 or so 45's! Which this is one of. So keep callin back for more.
Some are extremely rare some are just run of the mill, were both selling for a good cause, to buy more records! So at least you know that these records are coming from people who enjoy music as much as you do.
My grading process is as follows, first i will look closely at a record under good light for any marks, scratches or blemishes. Then I will generally play it through and add a sound clip of approx' 1.30 seconds of each track to the listing.
Then i will add comments as well as a grade.
M (Mint) = is unopened and unplayed, factory fresh.
NM (Near Mint) = Looks and plays perfectly, maybe played a couple of times but looks like new.
EX (Excellent) = Plays through very well and sounds good, may have very light surface scratch or minor label wear, and has been played through and listened to a good few times.
VG (Very Good) = May have a few surface scratches & or a little noise or occasional click, but plays through well with no major scratches, a record you can play and enjoy, and still worth taking care of.
I very rarely list anything that is not at least in VG condition.
G (Good) = Well played, may have surface noise and scratches but still plays through pretty well, a bit crackly, odd clicks, acceptable if your not a total perfectionist and its something your really looking for.
Covers will also be graded with same system. Ask if you want label conditions, if there is any damage, writing or stickers on labels, I will mention it in the grading section. Singles come with the original paper sleeve if its in the picture, or I will put them in a NEW paper sleeve. All soundclips come from the actual record with no adjustment. I will also use + and - to fine tune the gradings. Again i tend to undergrade rather than overgrade, i've been collecting for over 20 years so i know how i like records to be when i recieve them and the differences in some peoples grading!
Postage:
*7" Single* *PLEASE NOTEREVISED & CHEAPER COMBINED POSTAGE COSTS:
U.K. = 1 x 7" is £1.99 + £0.49 each extra. Europe = £2.99 + £0.99 each extra. Worldwide = £3.99 + £0.99 each extra.
Airsure is tracked and signed for worldwide postage, £9.99 for 1-3 records.
I now also use New Cruciform mailers for combined purchases.
Singles will be sent in a new Heavy Duty mailer with extra stiffeners and Fragile / Do Not Bend Stickers to try and help reduce chances of damage in the post.
If signed for delivery or other postage method is required (especially for items over £40) just e-mail me and ask for an invoice. If you have any other questions please feel free to e-mail me.
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