RARE Northern Soul Funk By Four Real, Inc The Man/Ghetto Blues Flying Eagles Lab
$
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Description
Record is in vg+ condition. please use the pictures for the description. Additional pictures on request.
Artist: Four Real, Inc.
Label: Flying Eagles (catalog number often listed as ME-O129)
Format: 7″ 45 RPM single
A-side: The Man (Master Plan)
B-side: Ghetto Blues
Year: circa 1975 (U.S. release)
🎶 About the Songs
“The Man (Master Plan)” – This is a funk-influenced soul track with wah-wah guitar and strong vocals, rooted in the mid-70s Detroit / crossover soul sound. It was produced and likely penned by Richard “Popcorn” Wylie, a notable figure in Detroit soul who worked with various artists in the era.
“Ghetto Blues” – The original flip side of the single, this track complements the A-side with a gritty, socio-soul feel typical of rare soul singles that came out of the U.S. in the 1970s.
💿 Rarity & Collector Value
This particular record is considered rare and collectible in the soul and funk vinyl community:
It rarely turns up on sale and has historically fetched high prices when it does which reflects both it's scarcity and demand among DJs and collectors of Northern/Crossover soul and rare funk.
Some sellers actively describe it as a “funky Northern winner” and an indemand mid-70s dancefloor filler when in good condition.
📈 Collector Context
Records like this are part of a niche market where 70s soul/funk 45s that didn’t chart widely but possess strong groove and production aesthetics can become highly valued years later, especially in Europe and Japan’s soul and DJ scenes.
The reissue interest (for example, another label licensing The Man (Master Plan) years later) shows its cult appeal beyond the original release.
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