Complex sentence: The notoriety of DJs on the northern soul scene was enhanced by the possession of rare records, but exclusivity was not enough on its own, and the records had to conform to a certain musical style and gain acceptance on the dance floor.
Split into simpler sentences: The notoriety of DJs on the northern soul scene was enhanced by the possession of rare records. However, exclusivity was not enough on its own and the records had to conform to a certain musical style and gain acceptance on the dance floor.