RA-O Records
LOCATION: RA-O Recorders, 2215 Burley Drive, Everett, WA.
OWNER(s): Ray Van Patton in association with Tom Ogilvy.
TIMESPAN: 1961-1977
MISC NOTES: In addition to the records issued on the RA-O label, the company recorded additional songs on Master Tapes that were not released (but ended up in Ogilvy's Seafair-Bolo label archives). They include:
- The ILLUSIONS (Mt. Vernon-based band with a Chicano singer - recorded in 1964)
- LEE DAVIES (pre-MR. CLEAN & the CLEANSERS - recorded on 1964-09-10)
- The SONGCRAFTERS (Joseph S. Powe's vocal group)
- The SPARTONS (recorded on 1965-02-07)
MISC NOTES:
Side 1
1.) You Knew Me Before I Was Born (Ellis - Lynch)
2.) Song Of Watchfulness ( Ellis)
3.) With All My Heart (Ellis)
4.) According To Matthew (Ellis)
5.) Psalm 51 (Lynch)
6.) Living Water (Lynch)
7.) Acclamations / Holy (Lynch)
8,) My Soul Is Thirsting (Ellis)
9.) Jesus Remember Me (Ellis)
Side 2
1.) Exultet (Ellis)
2.) Come All You People (Lynch)
3.) The Lord Has Done Great Things (Lynch)
4.) Lord Send Out Your Spirit (Ellis - Lynch)
5.) Cry Out To God With Joy (Ellis)
6.) Praise God (Martell - Lynch
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Ron Ellis [guitar, bass, vocals]; Michael Lynch [guitar, vocals]; Colleen Lynch [guitar, vocals]; Mary Lowney [flute]; Dave LeMargee [banjo]; Ted Brancato [piano]; Virginia Luke [cello]; Margaret Lue [viola]; Greg Keplinger [drums].
RECORDING STUDIO: Raven Music Studio
RECORDING ENGINEER: Nancy Ellis
FORMAT: disc
SIZe: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: R9 - 1975
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: HESH - 61 - A R - 9 - 1975 - 1 (etched)
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Raven Music (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: R9 - 1975
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: HESH - 61 - B R - 9 - 1975 - 2 (etched)
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Raven Music (BMI)
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SIDE A:
1 Life Is You
2 Blessing On The King
3 Hymn To The Father
4 Praise Song
5 Come Lord Jesus
SIDE B:
1 Choices
2 Listen To The Word
3 A Song For Mary (Meditation)
4 Father Of Peace
5 The Light Has Come
6 May The Road Rise Up
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RECORDING ENGINEER: Possibly recorded by Chet Noland.
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 rpm
DISC NOTES: serial number 14 places this disc out of chronological order
A-SIDE MATRIX: R14-1976
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Side 1
1. Finger Power (Ellis)
2. Music All Around Me (Ellis)
3. Circle Of Love (Ellis)
4. Pretend Song (Ellis)
5. Flower Song (Ellis)
Side 2
1. Good Morning (Ellis)
2. His Peace We Share (Ellis)
3. Train Song (Ellis)
4. Children Of God (Lynch)
5. Counting My Sheep (Ellis)
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Ron Ellis [guitar, bass, vocals]; Matthew Ellis (5), Kristen Ellis (3), Erin Lynch (5), Diane Lynch (4) [children's voices]
RECORDING STUDIO: Raven Music Studio
RECORDING ENGINEER: Nancy Ellis
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES: serial number 18 places this disc out of chronological order
A-SIDE MATRIX: R - 18 - 1977 A HESH - 96
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: All Selections Raven Music BMI
B-SIDE MATRIX: R - 18 - 1977 B HESH - 96
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: All Selections Raven Music (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION: Everett, WA.
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RECORDING STUDIO: RA-O
RECORDING ENGINEER: Ray Van Patton
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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Recorded on 1961-09-12
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Artist Name On Disc Label: GEORGE GRIFFIN JR.
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RECORDING PERSONNEL: George Griffin Jr. (vocals); Dave Lewis (piano);
RECORDING STUDIO: RA-O
RECORDING ENGINEER: Ray Van Patton
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SPEED: 45 rpm
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THE HYSTERICS
B-SIDE MATRIX:103 B - 45 MB - 2756
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 45 - MB - 2756 - D1 (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Primrose
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Gotham Music,Inc.
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LOCATION: Everett, WA.
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Bob and Bobby Matthews
RECORDING STUDIO: RA-O
RECORDING ENGINEER: Ray van Patton
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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THE HYSTERICS
A-SIDE MATRIX:103 A - 45 MB - 2755
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 45 - MB - 2755 -D1 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Wakefield & Stottler
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Bolmin Co.
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LOCATION: Everett
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RECORDING ENGINEER: Ray Van Patton
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DISC NOTES: Recorded on 1963-07-08
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DISC NOTES: Recorded on 1964--08-24
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MISC NOTES: LP accompanied by paper book featuring all lyrics and written melody / guitar accompaniment music for each song.
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RECORDING PERSONNEL: Rob Ellis [piano]; Mary Lowry [flute]; Virginia Luke [cello];
RECORDING STUDIO: Raven Music Studio
RECORDING ENGINEER: Nancy Ellis
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Side 1
1. Look At My Gifts (Ellis)
2.Jesus Heal Us (Lynch)
3.There's A Time There's A Moment (Lynch)
4.Song Of Ruth (Rick Ellis)
5.Teach Me Your Ways (Lynch)
6 Whom Shall I Fear (Lynch)
SIDE 2
1. Taste And See (Elliot)
2. We Stand In Need (Lynch)
3. Hymn To Mary (Elliot)
4. Our Father (Lynch)
5. Simple Christmas Song (Ellis)
6. Sweet Sweet Sound (Phil Welch)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: R6-1974-1 HESH-17-A ^19257
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A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Raven Music (BMI)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: R6-1974-2 HESH-17-B ^19257-X (1)
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B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Raven Music (BMI)