60s NORTHERN SOUL/MOD ASTORS TWILIGHT ZONE US STAX DJ
£
57
$
75
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Welcome to my new-look soul sales.
Once again, I've had a revision of how I intend to sell some of my very large collection in the future, and have decided to be more ruthless in what I sell and what I keep. I haven't the equipment (or the intelligence) to provide my own sound clips, so will have to rely on your own good judgement - after all, soul lovers are the world's most knowledgeable and devoted collectors.
There will be some real gems, so make sure you keep your eyes open.
So, it's back to the beginning of the alphabet again.
60s NORTHERN SOUL CLASSIC
THE ASTORS
"IN THE TWILIGHT ZONE"
b/w
"MYSTERY WOMAN"
(US: Stax S-179, 1965; Promotion Copy)
Record conditon: Excellent - (plays Excellent +++)
Labels condition: Excellent - (A); Excellent (B)
Here's one I was undecided about selling, because both sides are so bloody good. I'll have to keep my eyes open for a true minter, but at the moment eBay is only selling copies of the group's most famous single, "Candy".
This underated group started out as The Duntinos (unrecorded), then released one single as The Chips, and four as The Astors. That's all - a small legacy for a mighty fine group, which consisted of Curtis Johnson, Eliehue Stanback, Sam Jones, and Richard Harris.
"In The Twilight Zone" had the tough task of following "Candy" up the charts, but it failed to live up to expectations. It was based on the theme to the TV show, Twilight Zone, and has that eerie intro which conjures up images of U.F.O.'s and extra-terrestrial beings. It purveys a very doom-laden aura, and is a definite contender for the most depressing feel on any Northern Soul tune, I have to admit. However, its danceability is without question, and £50 sounds too cheap for such quality. In marked contrast, the other side is bouncy, joyful, and altogether more optimistic mid-tempo dancer. It's not the most sought-after of the group's singles, but it's definitely my favourite.
The vinyl has a small number of light "spiders webs", but both sides play virtually like new, with no background noise, clicks, crackle, etc. The A-side label (see scan) has a couple of DJ crosses/guides, some light ring-wear, and a medium-sized sticker, with a Chicago address. I once tried to remove this sticker, but tore the label, so it's a permanent fixture. The B-side label has some light ring-wear only.
The edges are completely chip-free.
