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The Best Northern Soul All-Nighter ... Ever!The Best Northern Soul All-Nighter ... Ever! by Various Artists
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £7.20
the original had 60 tracks, this is a re-issue with less, still has Larry Williams and Johnny 'Guitar' Watson 'Too Late' and Billy Butler and the Enchanters 'Right Track' so not all bad
The Northern Soul Story, Vol. 1: The Twisted WheelThe Northern Soul Story, Vol. 1: The Twisted Wheel by Various Artists
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This is a very early NS compilation, the rest of the series is better as this one lacks the stompers I adore so much. "My Elusive Dreams" by Moses and Joshua Dillard is outstanding
The Northern Soul Story, Vol. 2: The Golden TorchThe Northern Soul Story, Vol. 2: The Golden Torch by Various Artists
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Second in the series, Too many good stompers to mention, but two that stick out are "I Don't Want To Discuss It" by Little Richard and (the slower) Willie Kendrick "Change Your Ways"
Northern Soul Story, Vol. 3: Blackpool MeccaNorthern Soul Story, Vol. 3: Blackpool Mecca by Various Artists
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again, full of goodness, Shane Martin "I Need You" and "Talkin' 'Bout Poor Folks Talkin' 'Bout My Folks" Lou Edwards and Todays People being particularly dancefloor shaking for me
Northern Soul Story, Vol. 4: Wigan CasinoNorthern Soul Story, Vol. 4: Wigan Casino by Various Artists
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worth buying for Dana Valery "You Don't Know Where Your Interest Lies" alone.
Dusty... DefinitelyDusty... Definitely by Dusty Springfield
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2 songs on here...the awesome "Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone" and brilliantly executed "Love Power"
Blow Up A-Go-Go!: Dancefloor Classics From The Legendary Blow Up ClubBlow Up A-Go-Go!: Dancefloor Classics From The Legendary Blow Up Club by Various Artists
Buy used from: £7.50
worth buying for Georgie Fame's fantastic B-Side "Somebody Stole My Thunder" but do not skip past The Quik "Bert's Apple Crumble", James Clarke "Blow Up A Go-Go, Eddie Jefferson "Psychedelic Sally"
Early ClassicsEarly Classics by Edwin Starr
Buy used from: £14.95
no need to explain why Edwin's included "My Weakness Is You" "25 Miles" "Mighty Good Lovin" ALL stompers
The Velvelettes: The Best OfThe Velvelettes: The Best Of by The Velvelettes
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As above, The Velvelettes are always contenders for being played when I DJ
Mastercuts: Northern SoulMastercuts: Northern Soul by Various Artists
Buy new: £8.79 / Used from: £3.49
one of the first NS compilations I bought, sound quality is a bit rough in places, but still full of gems, includes my favourite ever song Mr Flood's Party "Compared To What"