www.rookyricardosrecords.com
Welcome to Rooky's Records. We specialize in 60's, Northern and Rare Soul, R&B, 70's and Crossover Soul, Funk, Blues, Jazz, Disco and Pop Oldies. Our current low Gemm star rating is beacause we took a break from the site and have yet to make enough sales to improve our rating. Our database is accurate following a stock check and strict grading of our 45's. So everything you see is available and in the condition (M-, VG+, VG, VG-) advertized. Our service is fast, knowledgeable and friendly. We always respond to enquiries and will give open, honest answers to ensure that the customer's vintage vinyl needs are met. We store 'wants' in our database, which we review on a regular basis or when we recieve new stock. We welcome want lists via email:
steve@rookyricardosrecords.com Our easy to navigate and straight forward website contains much descriptive content, label pictures and sound samples of available items in it's vinyl listings:
www.rookyricardosrecords.com
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Wills, Viola - The First Time/You've got my blessings- Bem Sole -
Great late 60's dancer. First release on a really obscure, tiny label out of LA. This is a high quality piece and a different style from her uptempo pounders on Bronco. It has the more relaxed late 60's/Crossover feel without while still maintaining an infectious uptempo, and unique beat. Condition is near perfect, as it's a barely played ex-stock copy, but it does have a light scuff which cannot be heard, which gets it the VG+ grade. On a recent trip to the UK, no one I played it had heard of it, but all were bowled over by it and my old UK souly mates told me to 'be bloody careful' when pricing it. I did sell the other copy to a customer who willingly parted with his hard earned and met the expensive price tag. We believe this is to be 'rare as hairs on a snake', but a 'newie' that is unbroken on soul scene dancefloors. $450. Search our GEMM catalog, or email us.
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Lance, Major - Come what May/Come on Have yourself a good Time - Columbia - M-
Manship Rare Soul Guide listed. Lovely 1977 outing. Arranged by Tom Tom Washington, produced by Otis Leavill and the Major himself. You can't go wrong!! $35
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Taylor, Isaac - I'm Tired of These Changes/Just Another Man - M-
White Promo copy of a solid latter day (1974) dancer. Brand new condition with company sleeve. $35
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