Various Artists

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LP One — Wigan Casino 1973-1981

 

Side A – Wigan Casino 1973-1981

 

1. Brice Coefield – Ain’t That Right

2. Gerri Hall – Who Can I Run To (Bongo Intro)

3. Larry Hale – Once

4. John Leach – Put That Woman Down

5. Don Varner – Tear Stained Face

6. De-Lites – Lover

7. The C.O.D.’S – She’s Fire

8. The Combinations – What’ Cha Gonna Do

 

Side B – Wigan Casino 1973-1981

1. Ohio Players – Love Slips Thru My Fingers

2. Gwen Owens – Just Say You’re Wanted (And Needed)

3. Charlie Gracie – He’ll Never Love You Like I Do

4. Mikki Farrow – Set My Heart At Ease

5. The Appreciations – I Can’t Hide It

6. The Del-Tours – Sweet And Lovely

7. Ronnie & Robyn – Sidras Theme Instr.

8. Billy Hambric – I Found True Love

 

LP Two — Mr M’s 50th Anniversary

 

Side A – Mr M’s 1974-1981

1. P.P. Arnold – Everything’s Gonna Be Alright

2. The Fuller Brothers – Time’s A Wasting

3. The Prophets – I Got The Fever

4. The Furys – I’m Satisfied With You

5. The Capreez – How To Make A Sad Man Glad

6. The Showmen – Our Love Will Grow

7. The Admirations – Don’t Leave Me

8. Sharpees – Tired Of Being Lonely

 

Side B – Mr M’s 1974-1981

1. The Precisions – If This Is Love (I’d Rather Be Lonely)

2. Nolan Chance – Just Like The Weather

3. Sandy Wynns – The Touch Of Venus

4. The Olympics – The Same Old Thing

5. Mickey Lee Lane – Hey Sah-Lo-Ney

6. Robert Parker – Let’s Go Baby (Where The Action Is)

7. Little Hank – Mister Bang Bang Man

8. The Du-Ettes – Every Beat Of My Heart

 

Double-LP gatefold sleeve edition

– 32 Northern Soul gems as played in the famed Casino ballroom and the legendary secret world of Mr Ms

– Compiled and annotated by DJs Richard Searling BEM and Dave Evison

 

Charly Records proudly presents Chapter Two in the Wigan Casino Northern Soul series. A very special double-LP gatefold edition celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the legendary Mr Ms club that opened its doors in the early hours of Sunday 22nd September 1974.

 

Every Saturday night, for eight years, the faithful made the pilgrimage to the desolate mill town of Wigan to a pre-war dancehall on Station Road. It was a sanctuary, a place of togetherness, elitism, and the catalyst for the music scenes longest enduring sub-culture… Northern Soul.

 

Our exclusive playlist highlights key records from the thousands played at the famed all-nighters by its original, founding, deejays, Richard Searling. Russ Winstanley, Kev Roberts and Dave “Mr M” Evison.

 

Keep The Faith…

TITLE	Wigan Casino – The Home Of Northern Soul – Chapter Two
ARTIST	Various Artists
LABEL	Charly
FORMAT	LP Vinyl
GENRE	Northern Soul
RELEASE YEAR	2024
CONDITION	New & Sealed