SURPRISE PACKAGE, The

Surprise Package [formerly: the Viceroys] dance ad, UW Daily 10.13.67

Homebase: Seattle, WA
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SEE ALSO:

1.) VALLEY and the VICEROYS, JIM
2.) STULL and VICEROYS, BILLY
3.) VICEROYS, THE
4.) VICEROYS FIVE, THE
5.) WINK & JUDY
6) AMERICAN EAGLE

 

 

 

Tacoma News Tribune, display ad, March 10, 1967.

 

 

 

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MISC NOTES: "Out Of My Mind" = reworking of "That Sound" (Seafair-Bolo #754)

"Out Of My Mind" Album Reissues: 
1.)1988. Side two, track #3 on  Nuggets, Vol. 8 - The Northwest, Rhino Records, Inc. (RNLP 70032) compilation LP.

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Fred Zeufeldt (drums, vocals, leader); Michael Rogers (organ, piano, keyboard bass, vocals); Greg Beck (guitar and vocals); Rob Lowery (lead vocalist)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: 4-43922

A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: F. Zeufeldt - W. Beck - K. Eggers - M. Rogers
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:

B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: F. Zeufeldt - W. Beck - K. Eggers - M. Rogers
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:

MISC NOTES:

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Fred Zeufeldt (drums, vocals, leader); Michael Rogers (organ, piano, bass, vocals); Greg Beck (guitar and vocals); Rob Lowery (lead vocalist)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: 4-44292

Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promo label White background. Red logo, numerals and lettering.

2.) A - B retail label . Red background. Black logo, numerals and lettering.

A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) JZSP 118551
2.) JZSP 118551
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZSP - 118551   1D
2.) ZSP -  118551  1A
A-SIDE COMPOSER: J.A. Griffin - M.Z. Gordon
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Stone Canyon Music Co. (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) JZSP 118552
2.) JZSP 118552
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZSP - 118552   1D
2.) ZSP - 118552   1A
B-SIDE COMPOSER: A. Wayne - E. Silvers
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Baby Monica Music, Inc. & Flomar Music, Inc. (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Fred Zeufeldt (drums, vocals, leader); Michael Rogers (organ, piano, bass, vocals); Greg Beck (guitar and vocals); Rob Lowery (lead vocalist)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: 4-44460

Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promo disc. White label background. Red logo, numerals and lettering. 

2.) A - B retail disc. Red label Background. Black logo, numerals and lettering.

A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: B. Page
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:

B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: J.A. Griffin - M.Z. Gordon
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:

#S-12005
1968

MISC NOTES:

Side One
1. New Way Home (G. Beck, R. Lowery, M. Rogers)
2. 100% Vision (R. Lowery, M. Rogers)
3. Breakaway (M. Rogers)
4. Supporting Cast (M. Rogers)

Side 2
1. Social Disease (G. Beck, R. Lowery)
2. Free Up (M. Rogers)

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Fred Zeufeldt (drums, vocals, leader); Michael Rogers (organ, piano, bass, vocals); Greg Beck (guitar and vocals); Rob Lowery (lead vocalist)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:

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A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Lee Hazelwood Music Corp. (ASCAP)

B-SIDE MATRIX:
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Lee Hazelwood Music Corp. (ASCAP)

MISC NOTES:

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Fred Zeufeldt (drums, vocals, leader); Michael Rogers (organ, piano, bass, vocals); Greg Beck (guitar and vocals); Rob Lowery (lead vocalist)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:*

Known Label Designs:
1.) A  - B promo label. Orange label with black numerals and lettering including PROMOTION COPY NOT FOR SALE

2.) A - B retail label. As #1 above without promotional wording.

A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Michael Rogers
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:

B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Michael Rogers
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:

MISC NOTES:

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Fred Zeufeldt (drums, vocals, leader); Michael Rogers (organ, piano, bass, vocals); Greg Beck (guitar and vocals); Rob Lowery (lead vocalist).
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:*

Known Label Designs:
1.) A - A  (MacArthur Park) promo label*

2.) A - B retail label

A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)
2.)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Beck - R. Lowery - M. Rogers
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:

B-SIDE MATRIX:
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Jim Webb
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:

MISC NOTES: "Munster Records is proud to present the second installment of the Lee Hazlewood Industries (LHI) Records Reissues Series with the first-ever reissue of The Surprise Package, "Free Up".Born out of the fertile 1960s music scene of the Pacific Northwest, The Surprise Package was comprised of members from The Viceroys and The Galaxies. These two bands were regulars at regional teen fairs and often played alongside The Sonics and The Wailers. After a record deal with Columbia Records and Terry Melcher fell through, the group found themselves in the waiting room of LHI headquarters for an audition with Lee Hazlewood. Lee liked what he heard and the band was signed.In the late 1960s, Lee went on a creative tangent into the world of psychedelia, releasing far-out tracks from Ann-Margret, The Aggregation, Hamilton Streetcar and many others. The Surprise Package recorded the album "Free Up" with Lee, featuring heavy fuzz guitar, rock organ, keyboard bass (like The Doors) and a fifteen-minute title track. Though Lee was always willing to experiment in the studio and explore many different genres, psychedelia wasn't totally his bag. He spent a lot of the sessions in the control room drinking scotch. 'I can give you a quote from Merle Haggard,' joked Surprise Package singer Rob Lowery. 'He was sitting in on one of our sessions once and he said "You know, I don't understand this rock 'n' roll bullshit!" I don't think Lee understood it either, but he liked it and he was behind us." A stadium show with Led Zeppelin, extensive touring with the Beach Boys and other national acts failed to bring success. The band parted ways with Lee and LHI, changed their name to American Eagle and put one final record out on Decca.Remastered from the original analog tapes by GRAMMY®-nominated engineer John Baldwin, the reissue is complimented by a new Q&A interview with Surprise Package member Rob Lowery and GRAMMY®-nominated reissue producer Hunter Lea."

SIDE A
1.) New Way Home
2.) 100% Vision
3.) Break Away
4.) Supporting Cast

SIDE B

1.) Social Disease
2.) Free Up

LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: LHI
RECORDING ENGINEER: Lee Hazelwood

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:

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