Mel Britt [1969] - Love Invented Misery [Fip #F-650]

Once again we have a superb, previously ignored, flip to a Northern Soul classic, It's Mel Britt 'She'll Come Running Back' (which he co-wrote with Robert Lee and Samuel Walker). Still a pretty rare record on original vinyl and one of the finest 'modern' Northern Soul tracks to ever hit the decks, but flip it over to the official A side for this wonderful, soulful, mid-paced, crossover tune 'Love Invented Misery'.

This side was written by William (Billy) Durham who also co-wrote 'Thank The Lord For Love' by Living Color and Mystery Men 'City Skies' (which is the instrumental).  Both sides were produced by Floyd Smith who was married to Loleatta Holloway.

Britt was a member of The Vistors in 1969-70 before recording his only solo single on Fip (Festival International Productions). This is the only record listed for him, but there is a 1982 record on Montage (a Philly label) credited to Melvin Britt (which I have), it's not a great record and I don't think it's the same artist.

This record has been bootlegged many times. An original sells for well over £2,500 these days.

Details

Format:	Single
Media:	7"
Label:	Fip
Cat No:	F-650
Year:	2021
Key:	?
BPM:	85
Value:	£2,500+ (approx.)