Northern Soul fan buys worlds rarest record for over £100K.

[ChipButty]

Northern Soul fan buys worlds rarest record for over £100K.

 

Melton record dealer brokers world best sale of rare vinyl disc
A Melton man has played a key role in achieving the world best price for the sale of a seven-inch vinyl record for the second time in 11 years.

John Manship was asked to sound out the owner of the iconic Northern Soul 45 ‘Do I Love You’, by Frank Wilson, to see if he was prepared to part with it.

Mr Manship, a veteran rare vinyl dealer, had auctioned the disc back in 2009 and the resulting sale for £25,742 made headlines around the world because it was the most ever paid for a seven-inch record.

Its value comes from it being rejected by legendary record label, Motown, in the 1960s, and because only a small number of copies of the disc were pressed it is incredibly rare.

Now, thanks to the intervention of Mr Manship, 38-year-old Lee Jeffries, of Market Harborough, a record label owner and drinks business entrepreneur, has now bought the 45 for an undisclosed sum, beating all previous worldwide records for a labelled record.

Mr Manship said: “I was approached by Lee Jeffries asking if it would be possible for me to get in touch with the owner of the record and persuade him to sell it. “After some negotiations, and an offer from Lee that couldn’t be refused, I’m delighted to announce that a deal has been struck.

“The seller was very satisfied with the return on his investment, and the price achieved underlines the fact that rare vinyl is not just an emotional or nostalgic purchase - it continues to be a solid commodity, even in these tumultuous times.

“Online record sales have surged around the world during lockdown.”

The Frank Wilson anthem was originally owned by Scottish DJ legend, Kenny Burrell, to whom the record was signed and dedicated by the artist himself.

It was bought at that 2009 auction, held by Mr Manship, by a businessman investor and soul enthusiast from the north east of England.

Mr Jeffries is delighted to be the new owner, commenting: “I was brought up on northern soul, and this inspirational record is its holy grail, something I had to have at any price.
“I shall enjoy owning it immensely.

“Sincere thanks to John Manship and the previous owner for enabling this dream to come true, I am over the moon.”

 

[ChipButty]

 

[toofarnorth]

I hope the B side is good , lot of dosh if not.

[ChipButty]

I would say in my experience this tune is more rare nobody knows who the singer was ok it says the group being the Contours anyway I like this one better

 

[giddyup]

https://youtu.be/dZLLPaX4SS4

Love this.

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

[ChipButty]

This is where it all started Twisted Wheel in Manchester

[ChipButty]

21 hours ago, toofarnorth said:

I hope the B side is good , lot of dosh if not.

I messaged the guy who bought the record asked him what was on the B side within 20 minutes he messaged me back here's the B side for you

 

[ChipButty]

Just now, ChipButty said:

I messaged the guy who bought the record asked him what was on the B side within 20 minutes he messaged me back here's the B side for you

 

In 1966 Marvin Gaye did a version 

 

[BigStar]

I trust the keepers of the flame have all seen the movie Northern Soul:

 

 

Not very good as movies go but I guess it captured some of the essence. Subtitles available for those from outside provinces.

[Flyfish]

I defy anyone not to smile as the blond girl dances.....especially if you love Northern Soul!

[Knocker33]

9 hours ago, ChipButty said:

This is where it all started Twisted Wheel in Manchester

still got the membership card somewhere 

[BigStar]

1 hour ago, Flyfish said:

I defy anyone not to smile as the blond girl dances.....especially if you love Northern Soul!

That's great, best thing I ran across today amid the usual dreariness of the forum. How nice that some younger people appreciate this great subgenre and still dance to it.

 

I think she should have made it w/ a few more people around, maybe get a few more dancing other than the one old guy. Guess he was there.

 

Reminds me of one of my fave "girl dances" vids. I don't wanna detract from this thread, it's off topic, and an entirely different everything, so I'll just throw in a link: George Harrison - What Is Life (Official Music Video). Love it when she dances past the cemetery.

[ChipButty]

13 hours ago, Knocker33 said:

still got the membership card somewhere