Diggin' Deep Records

22/02/2022

THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45
RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 4th MARCH 2022
OUT IN TWO WEEKS AND AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!
Can You Dig It?
DD017A BOBBY BARNES – SUPER HIGH ON YOUR LOVE
DD017B CHUCK WOMACK & THE SWEET SOULS – LOSING YOUR GOOD THING

It is with great pleasure that we announce the upcoming Diggin’ Deep 45. A late 70’s midtempo floater backed with an early 70’s raw soul deepie.

These tracks are from the Raina and Ramco labels respectively, out of Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

This UK release has been somewhat delayed due to pressing plant problems throughout Europe and the appearance of the A side on a European label, where it seemed sensible to postpone DD017, giving both labels a chance to circulate.

BOBBY BARNES – SUPER HIGH ON YOUR LOVE (1977)
Enigmatic 70s and 80s Soul artist Bobby Barnes knew how to throw it down with his soulful, no-nonsense vocals and bluesy guitar work. Bobby’s deep grasp of Blues, Soul and R&B helped form his strong, sophisticated approach. That versatility is evident across Bobby’s heartfelt ballads, smooth slow-jams and early 70s anthems. Bobby Barnes scored releases on the Discovery, Poor Man’s, Marvel International, Cross-Tone, and The Scam Sound record labels. Ultimately, the distinguished Mr. Barnes found his way to Fervor Records via Motown staff drummer, producer, and label exec Lawrence Carroll. The two met while performing at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater. Immediately captivated by Barnes’ charismatic stage prowess, Carroll kept tabs on the singer and signed him to his newly formed Raina label, releasing several singles. Produced and arranged by Lawrence Carroll, this is the first release on a UK label of this great side and an essential addition to your Diggin’ Deep collection.

CHUCK WOMACK & THE SWEET SOULS – LOSING YOUR GOOD THING (1970)
Chuck Womack is best known for the funky “Ham Hocks And Beans,” a song penned by Womack himself. The band gigged regularly at the Myles Lounge on 13th Street and Washington in Phoenix, AZ. They soon caught the attention of local music entrepreneur Floyd Ramsey. Ramsey signed Womack to his Ramco Records label on February 10, 1970. He paired the band with engineer Tim Hunnicutt at his flagship recording studio, Audio Recorders Of Arizona. The group laid down four sides for the label with “Ham Hocks And Beans – Part 1 and Part 2“ released on Ramco later that year. The band featured Chuck Womack on Vocals, Carl Gholson on sax, Delmar Stewart on drums, Bubba Cita on bass, and Raymond George on guitar. Two additional songs from those sessions were found in the Ramco archives. “Sweet Soul Special” and the raw deep soul track “Losing Your Good Thing” in 2019.
Chuck Womack met his beautiful wife Vivian at the Myles Lounge and they were married February 6th, 1972, just two years after he signed with Ramco. Mr. Womack passed away February 3, 2018 leaving his lasting legacy on the Phoenix Soul scene and this, his first release on a UK label, or anywhere else in the world, another essential addition to your Diggin’ Deep collection.
Diggin’ Deep are honoured to be able to bring you these superb recordings from Phoenix, Arizona, USA. We hope you’ll agree, this is a 45 that every Soul fan will want to have in their collection.
Both sides will be available on a beautifully mastered vinyl 45.
DD017 collector’s release is available at just £12 each plus postage and packing.

Avoid Disappointment. Pre-order ON THE WEBSITE ONLY now, while stocks last

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THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 4th MARCH 2022OUT IN TWO WEEKS AND AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!Can You Dig It?DD017A BOBBY BAR...

16/09/2021

08/09/2021

This Is Lowrider Soul Vol 2

T'would be very rude not to mention the upcoming Lowrider compilation from Ace Kent, which Ady Croasdell and I have been working on, for the past couple of years, along with Ruben Molina and the Southern Soul Spinners of LA!

Release Date is 29th Oct 2021 and we'd like to think it's a fitting sequel to the hugely popular 'This Is Lowrider Soul' from almost three years ago.

Aside from 23 other Sweet and Deep beauties to satisfy your soul, this will be the first release anywhere in the world of an absolute killer from the wonderful 'Brothers of Soul' with a track entitled 'Can't Nobody'. You've really got to hear this previously unreleased gem. It's fabulous!

This is Lowrider Soul Volume 2 is available to pre-order now on the Ace website - Just follow the link!

So this is where the cool tunes are.
All you need now are the wheels.
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https://acerecords.co.uk/this-is-lowrider-soul-vol-2

22/08/2021

Diggin' Deep on Soul Source!

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/news-soul/new-diggin-deep-45-news-august-2021-r4501/

SOURCE MAGAZINE - New Diggin' Deep 45 - News August 2021 featuring Lee Hurst / Terry and the Pyrates

20/08/2021

LEE HURST - WHOLE LOTTA YOUR LOVE

Ok. It’s finally here. This is not only long awaited, it’s massively overdue. Record Store Day plays havoc with every pressing plant throughout Europe. Lead times are a thing of the past. You’ll get it when you get it. But it’s finally here.

Probably THE most in demand Soul 45 in Europe. An early 70’s Soul Anthem; here now on a limited edition, beautifully crafted, Diggin’ Deep 45. This is the ultimate in 70’s Soul Music. Available to you, by the skin of its teeth, for just £12.00. A Canadian copy will set you back over £400 these days. We’re almost giving it away. Kev and I are giving Yorkshiremen a bad name. If ever a record had legs, it’s this one. Play it to anyone. If they’ve any kind of ear at all, they’ll absolutely love it.

And just a reminder… as if we’d ever let you forget… this amazing 45 is not available from the usual sources. It is not available in store. You can only secure this limited edition Lee Hurst 45 directly from Diggin’ Deep, on our website www.diggin-deep.com and only while stocks last. Grab yours now or weep for eternity. Your very own, limited edition, solid gold, 70’s Soul Anthem. ‘A Whole Lotta Love’… for the price of a pizza. What are you waiting for?

Can You Dig It?
Sean & Kev
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUno9pyJmA0

THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2021AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER FROM 20th AUGUST 2021!Can You Dig It?DD016A LEE HUR...

20/08/2021

Happy Weekend Diggers!
Today is a really great day to join the Diggin'Deep family.
Our latest release will soon become available to all.
Keep an eye on the Diggin' Deep Group and the Diggin' Deep Records page for more details and ordering information.
Wishing you all a Whole Lotta Love and welcome to all new members.
Can You Dig It?
Sean & Kev
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Let's welcome our new members:
Bob Spendlove,
Mick Clements,
Paul Clayton,
Maria Cox,
Ralph Navarro,
Jon Barnes-Jones,
Chris Richardson,
Trevor Britnell,
Terry Davinson,
Peter Smedley,
David Growns,
Rich McGarvey,
Ian Ranyard,
Bernie Yaffe

14/08/2021

Afternoon Diggers!
Just thought we'd give you a quick squint of DD016, our upcoming, absolutely wonderful, release from Lee Hurst.
For those who signed up for the three pack recently, this is the second in the pack!
If you missed out on the pack, you will be able to pre-order, exclusively on the Diggin' Deep website, as a single item from Friday 20th August 2021, with shipping scheduled for Friday 17th September 2021.
With over a dozen new titles in the pipeline, it's a great time to be a Deep Digger!
So don't miss out!
www.diggin-deep.com
Can You Dig It?
Sean & Kev
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24/07/2021

Today Diggin' Deep Records hit Derby with over 1500 Soul 45's on the stall alongside 40 other tables! Saturday 24 07 21 at 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

So that's, Derby Record Fair DE1 1NN. St. Peter's Church, Derby. See you there!

15/07/2021

Don’t forget to catch up with a bevy of fellow Deep Diggers at the Biggest Open Air Record Fair in the country, in Chesterfield, this Sunday 18th July 9:00am - 2:30pm.

The event will be held in the lovely Market Square with over 40 Top Record Dealers from all over the UK.

We will be manning the Diggin' Deep stall with over 1,000 Soul 45's and LP's for sale and, best of all, admission is Free!

Last month we had a fantastic day out and loads of friends showed up and left with dozens of Soulful sides. We’ll even have a box of 45's available from our very own Diggin' Deep label – Save on postage and take advantage of our special show offers!

It promises to be another scorching day, this Sunday, with more Hot Bargains and Sizzling Soul.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Can You Dig It?
Sean & Kev
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13/07/2021

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DIGGERS!

It’s three years to the day since we launched our first Diggin’ Deep Release from Willie Walker c/w Barbara & The Browns.
Boy what a journey it has been so far!

We could never have envisaged the huge response that we received for our new venture and maiden 45, DD001, which sold out in less than 5 days! We actually thought it might take several months, but there you go, life is full of surprises.

Three years on we have been humbled by the terrific support from all our loyal customers, worldwide.

With DD015 now available and the next five releases already at press, the future is looking bright, so please keep your eye on the website, Diggin’ Deep Group, the Diggin’ Deep Records Page and your inbox for upcoming release news.

Last of all, we must thank you all so much for joining us in our mission to bring you only high quality, real soul music, on vinyl 45.

The search continues.

Can You Dig It?

Sean & Kev

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16/06/2021

We are very much looking forward to seeing a few of our very own Deep Diggers at the Biggest Open Air Record Fair in the country, in my home town, Chesterfield, this Sunday 20th June 9:00am - 2:30pm.

Many of you will recall that I ran the Record Stall on Rotherham Market every Saturday for 4-5 years during the mid 70's and I'm pleased to say that this event will be held in Chesterfield's lovely Market Square with over 40 Top Record Dealers from all over the UK.

Myself and Kev Briscoe will be manning the Diggin' Deep stall with over 1,000 Soul 45's and LP's for sale. Admission is Free and there'll be no Covid regulations, it'll be just like the old days... though the 45's might be just a tad more expensive! 😄 Still there'll be bargains galore and we'll even have a box of 45's available from our own Diggin' Deep label!

Make it a proper Father's Day Treat and be there!

Can You Dig It?
Sean & Kev
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08/06/2021

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧 ‘𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗜𝗡’ 𝗗𝗘𝗘𝗣’ 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟰𝟱
𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭

DD015A James Carr ‘I Don’t Want To Be Hurt Anymore'
DD015B James Carr ‘There Goes My Used To Be'

For our latest 45 release we return to Memphis, Tennessee, for a double-sider that Diggin’ Deep are extremely proud to bring to you. This being the first time on a 7” single for either of these superb Southern Soul tracks.

The name James Carr will need no introduction, with any release from this legendary singer guaranteed to set the pulses racing among his legion of dedicated fans worldwide.

Both tracks on offer are from the ‘Golden Age’, not only of Memphis soul, but sixties soul music in general.

I Don’t Want To Be Hurt Anymore, penned by Dan Greer, made its first appearance on Carr’s seminal album “You Got My Mind Messed Up’ for the legendary Goldwax label in March 1967.

It’s no exaggeration to say that this remains one of the greatest soul albums of all time. And this is regarded by many to be the finest track in this remarkable singer’s canon never to be issued on 45, until now by Diggin Deep Records some 35 year later!

Although never possessing their own studio Goldwax quickly established their own ‘sound’ using the finest Memphis musicians around, usually ‘The Memphis Boys’. Recording at such illustrious studios as: American, Royal, Fame, Sound of Memphis, Lyn Lou with the majority at Sam Phillips’ Sun studio.

That trademark sound is evident here: Reggie Young’s guitar intro’, Bobbie Emmons organ ‘fills’ and those wonderfully understated horns. All allowing Carr’s impassioned baritone the perfect amount of space to deliver as only he could.

It’s reproduced here in its original monaural version as featured on the Kent CD “You’ve Got My Mind Messed Up” (CDKEND 211)

Carr’s 14 singles released on Goldwax usually followed the same pattern: a slow ‘Deepie’ coupled with a more up-tempo track, and here at Diggin’ Deep we saw no reason to change that winning formula!

There Goes My Used To Be will be familiar to all discerning Soul lovers due to O.V. Wrights original version released on the same imprint, as the ‘B’ side to the magnificent ‘That’s How Strong My Love Is” (Goldwax 106).

It’s incredible to think that both tracks, written by Roosevelt Jamison, were turned down, along with O.V. Wright, when first offered to Stax Records!!

Whereas Wright’s version takes the song as a mid-pacer, Carr raises the tempo significantly. Although considered by many to be the greatest Deep Soul singer of them all, Carr was no slouch on the more uptempo sides. He could ‘tear it up’ with any of his peers as this track ably demonstrates. Carr is in full blown ‘Otis Mode’ and the record storms along. He may be missing his lost love, but he ain’t taking it sitting down!

Here at Diggin’ Deep we’re convinced that had this track surfaced as a 45 back in the sixties it would have found favour at such illustrious venues as The Scene in London or Manchester’s Twisted Wheel. It has already caused quite a stir when previewed by Richard Searling, Jordan Wilson and other Northern Soul DJ’s. We feel it could follow, in terms of popularity, Otis Redding’s colossal ‘Loving By The Pound’.

Please take a few minutes to listen to the promotional video and see what you think, but be warned, you won’t be able to sit still!
Both sides are soon to be available on a beautifully mastered vinyl 45.

DD015 collector’s release is a limited pressing @ just £12 each plus postage and packing.

Avoid Disappointment. Pre-order ON WEBSITE ONLY now, while stocks last.

For our latest 45 release we return to Memphis, Tennessee, for a double-sider that Diggin’ Deep are extremely proud to bring to you. This being the first time on a 7” single for either of these superb Southern Soul tracks. The name James Carr will need no introduction, with any release from this