"Batman" / "Flash and Crash"

MISC NOTES: "Batman" was recorded in April, 1965, when the band was still known as THE IMPERIALS. The track remained unreleased until, coincidentally, the soon - to - be popular Batman series debuted on ABC TV. At that time the group went back into the studio for a remake. It was this second "Batman" that, along with "Flash and Crash" was issued in early 1966 as Panorama #28. According to guitarist Mac Park: ("Batman") actually got written up in (the entertainment trade publication) Variety........They referred to it as containing tasteless and inept vocal work (and) loud and obnoxious guitars."

2PA & 2RA.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^60172 / ^60172 - X (Jan. - Feb., 1966)

LOCATION: Seattle, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:Kevin Mason [vocal], Mac Park [guitar], Ric Ulsky [organ]; Dan Denton [sax]; Jeff Beals [bass];  Jeff LaBranche [drums]
RECORDING STUDIO: Audio Recording
RECORDING ENGINEER: Kearney Barton

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

"Flash and Crash" Album Reissues: 
Side one, track #4 on Flash And Crash (Beat Rocket Records,  BR-128) compilation LP. 2000

Known Label Designs: 
2PA.) A - B promo label.White background. Black numerals and letters including PROMOTIONAL COPY   NOT FOR SALE

2RA.) A - B retail label. Green background. Black numerals and lettering.

A-SIDE MATRIX: PAN - 1052
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: PAN - 1052 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Park - Denton - Beals - LaBreche - Ulsky
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Burdette Music Co. (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: PAN - 1053
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: PAN - 1053 (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Park - Denton - Beals - LaBreche - Ulsky
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:Burdette Music Co. (BMI)