SELECTION of 32 Tamla Motown singles, from the 1960's/70's. Full detailed list below which shows conditon of each record. Please note that only 3 or 4 have original sleeves which are functional but not in the best condition.Also note from photos that a few of them have stickers on the labels, most should remove with a little care if it bothers you. The majority come in plain sleeves. A very nice lot all in playable condition.

TAMLA

MOTOWN

TAMLA MOTOWN

45 RPM SINGLES

Cat No.

Artist……..

Title

condition

TMG740

Jimmy Ruffin

I’ll say forever my love 

EX+

TMG889

Junior Walker & all stars

Don’t blame the children

VG

TMG691

Junior Walker & all stars

Road runner

VG

TMG768

Diana Ross

Remember me

EX

TMG758

Jackson 5

I’ll be there

EX

TMG797

Michael Jackson

Got to be there

EX

TMG779

Stevie Wonder

Never dreamed you’d leave…

VG+

TMG612

Four Tops

7 rooms of gloom

VG

TMG830

Gladys Knight & Pips

Help me make it thru the night

VG

TMG890

Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye

You are everything

VG+

TMG781

Diana Ross

I’m still waiting

VG

TMG924

The Commodores

The zoo (the human zoo)

EX

TMG724

Jackson 5

I want you back

EX

TMG1015

The Miracles

Love machine

EX+

TMG684

Martha Reeves & Vandellas

Dancing in the street

Original centre replaced

VG+

TMG762

Martha Reeves & Vandellas

Forget me not

VG

TMG931

Temptations

Happy people

EX

TMG808

Temptations

Take a look around

VG-

TMG773

Temptations

Just my imagination

EX

TMG735

The Supremes

Up the ladder to the roof

EX

TMG835

The  Supremes

Your wonderful sweet love

NM

TMG780

The Supremes

Stoned love

VG+

TMG928

Stevie Wonder

Boogie on reggae woman

NM

TMG772

Stevie Wonder

We can work it out

VG

TMG717

Stevie Wonder

Yester-me yester-you……

NM

TMG921

Stevie Wonder

You haven’t done nothin’

VG+

TMG774

Smokey Robinson+Miracles

I don’t blame you at all

VG

TMG745

Smokey Robinson+Miracles

Tears of a clown

VG

TMG761

Smokey Robinson+Miracles

I’m the one you need

VG+

TMG852

Stevie Wonder

You are the sunshine my life

VG

TMG881

Stevie Wonder

Living for the city

EX

M1223F

David Ruffin (US issue)

Go on with your bad self

VG+

shipping cost for this item...

UK £4.89

EUROPE £9.98

REST OF WORLD £15.97

 I have other similar lots on offer (see my other items). If you want to buy more than one lot, the delivery cost  for UK buyers will only be a slightly more due to the courier's weight bands. Please feel free to ask for estimate if interested

GRADING GUIDELINES

Although record gradings can often be a matter of personal opinion, we have to find some common ground, and so my gradings are essentially based along the guidelines laid down by the Record Collector publication. However, I will elaborate here in order that you will understand how my gradings are made.

MINT (M)

A record described as Mint should be absolutely as new, just as it came out of the factory and in truth, never have been played although this is often difficult to prove or disprove. The sound should be crystal clear with no background noise or deterioration in sound quality.

The cover and any additional items such as posters,inner sleeve or lyric sheets should also be as new, with no creases, stains or writing(an acceptable exception would be the shopkeeper's hand-written price on the rear of the sleeve) which was commom-place in the 60's and 70's, before the days of bar-coding and automated pricing machines.

NEAR MINT (NM) or (M-)

This grading means that the record and/or it's cover are just marginally short of qualifying as being Mint. The vinyl may just show signs of having been played once or twice. The area around the spindle hole should be pretty much free of spindle trace marks, or at least only have the minimum of these marks. In other words, it is close to being Mint but not quite close enough to describe as such.

There may be the very slightest crease marks on the sleeve, or the laminate may have lifted in small areas without detracting too much from it's overall appearance

EXCELLENT (EX)/(EX+)/(EX-)

There will be indications on the vinyl surface that the record has been played, possibly several times but at the same time, it has been well cared for. There should be very little deterioration in the listening experience.

The sleeve/jacket could have minor creasing and/or signs of storage wear/discoloration, particularly on the back. EX- would indicate that the record would qualify for an EX grading apart from perhaps a small initial written on the label or sleeve or a scuff on the label or other very minor defect which does not affect the overall appearance or sound quality of the item.

VERY GOOD (VG)/(VG+)/(VG-)

the record will show significant signs of having been 'well played', it will show surface scratches and/or scuffs but will still play nicely without too much background noise. The cover and extras (lyric sheets etc) will also have creases or normal wear characteristics which are usually acceptable for this grade. VG+ and VG- are simply up and down variations on this grading, depending on the degree of wear and tear.

GOOD

The record has obviously been played or mis-treated so much that the sound quality is not what it used to be, but may be acceptable depending on the criteria of the individual collector. It will have several surface scratches and/or other defects but may still be useful as a 'gap filler' within a collection. The sleeve will probably be creased badly, torn or repaired with sellotape. Album sleeves may have crushed or damaged spines caused by bad storage etc.

FAIR

This grade may be  only just about playable, with 'skips and jumps' and not really worth having UNLESS it is exceptionally rare, in which case it could serve as a 'gap filler'. I will not list any item in this condition unless it was mega-rare and this would be shown clearly in the description, so that there is no doubt about it.

For multiple purchases, I will calculate the best price/shipping method, so please wait for invoice.

Please note that any records which sell for £30 or more, will be sent by Recorded Delivery to UK . To destinations outside the  UK, items will be sent using International Signed For service . This will incur an additional charge of £5.30. I make no exceptions to this as too many items are allegedly not delivered, and Paypal charge my account for them. This is therefore for both your peace of mind as well as mine. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Please wait for invoice after buying.