BALLIN' JACK

"Rolling Stone" magazine, August 30, 1973.

Homebase: Seattle, WA / Los Angeles, CA
Stats: 1969-74
Misc Notes:

Luther Rabb ~ Bass, Vocals (1942-2006)
Ronnie Hammon ~ Drums
Jim Coile ~ Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet (1948-2019)
Tim McFarland ~ Trombone, Piano (1945-2011)

Later Members

Billy McPherson ~ Saxophone (d. 2011)
Glenn Thomas ~ Guitar
Jim Walters ~ Trumpet, Vocals

ALSO SEE: RABB, LUTHER

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MISC NOTES: Both songs from the Columbia  Ballin' Jack LP(C 30344)

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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: 4-45312

Known Label Designs:
1.) A - A (MONO/STEREO) promo disc.
MONO side: White label background. Red logo, numerals and lettering. ) STEREO side: Teal blue label background. Yellow logo COLUMBIA ,STEREO and label info arced around lower label edge. All other numerals and lettering black.
2.) A - B retail disc. Red label background. Black logo, numerals and lettering.

A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) JZSP 153997
2.) ZSS 153998
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZSP - 153997 - 1C (etched)
2.) ZSS 153998 - 1B (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: L. Rabb - J. Walters
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Hyaka Music (ASCAP

B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) JZSS 153998
2.) ZSS 153999
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZSS 153998 - 1C STEREO (etched)
2.) ZSS 153999 - 1B STEREO (etched )
B-SIDE COMPOSER: L. Rabb

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SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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MISC NOTES: Both songs from Columbia LP Ballin' Jack (C 30344)

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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: 4-45348

Known Label Designs:
1.)A - A promo disc.
(MONO VERSION) White label background. Red logo, numerals and lettering.
(STEREO VERSION) Teal blue label background. Yellow logo, COLUMBIA, STEREO and label info arced along bottom label edge.

2.) A - A promo disc.
RESERVICE.. White label background. Red logo, numerals and lettering.
RESERVICE. Teal blue label background. Yellow logo, COLUMBIA, STEREO  and label info arced along bottom edge.

3.) A - B retail disc. (STEREO/STEREO) Orange label background. goldish COLUMBIA COLUMBIA COLUMBIA all across label face. Black numerals and lettering.

A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)
2.) JZSP 154680
3.) ZSS 154681
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.) ZSP 154680 - 1B (etched)
3.) ZSS 154681 STEREO 1E (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: L. Rabb - J. Walters
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Hyako Music (ASCAP)

B-SIDE MATRIX:
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2.) JZSS 154681
3.) ZSS 154650
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.) ZSS 154681 STEREO 1 - F (etched)
3.) ZSS 154650 STEREO 1 - B (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: L. Rabb
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Hyako Music (ASCAP

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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: 4-45464

Known Label Designs:
1.) A - A promo disc. MONO version: White label background. Red logo, numerals and lettering. STEREO version: Teal blue label background. Yellow logo COLUMBIA, STEREO  and info arced along bottom label edge. Other numerals and lettering black.

2.) A - B retail disc. [STEREO/STEREO]. Orange label background. Gold COLUMBIA COLUMBIA COLUMBIA, etc. all across label face. Black numerals and lettering.

-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) JZSP 155508
2.) ZSS 155509
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZSP 155508 - 1A (etched)
2.) ZSS 111109   1C (etched )
A-SIDE COMPOSER:L. Rabb
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Hyako Music (ASCA)

B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) JZSS 155509
2.) ZSS 155510
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZSS 155509 (etched)
2.) ZSS 155510  1C STEREO (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: C. Smith - J. Burris

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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: 4-45698

Known Label Designs:
1.)
A - A (MONO/STEREO) promo disc. White label background. Gold COLUMBIA.  All other numerals and lettering  black. RADIO STATION COPY NOT FOR SALE
2.) A - B retail disc. Gray label background. White COLUMBIA. All other numerals and lettering black.

A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) JZSP 156212
2.) ZSS156213
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZSP 156212 - 1A (etched)
2.) ZSS 156213 - 1K  (etched )
A-SIDE COMPOSER: E. Holland - L. Dozier - B. Holland
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
1.) Jobete Music Co., Inc. (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) JZSP 156213
2.) ZSS 156214
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZSS 156213 - 1A (etched)
2.) ZSS 156214 1 - E (etched )
B-SIDE COMPOSER: L. Rabb
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
1.) Jobete Music Co., Inc. (BMI)

MISC NOTES: Subtitled: Part 1 Can't Kill Nothin' - Nothin' Will Die

Side l
l. So Do I (L. Rabb - G. Thomas)
2. Good Man (L. Rabb)
3. (Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need (Holland - Dozier - Holland)
4. Stay Awhile (L. Rabb)
5. Trouble (R. Hammon)

Side 2
l. Telling Lies (L. Rabb - J. Walters)
2. Country Pine (L. Rabb - G. Thomas)
3. Playin' The Game (L. Rabb)
4. You And me (L. Rabb - J. Walters)
5. Bye, Bye, Bye (L. Rabb - J. Walters)

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
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RECORDING STUDIO: Columbia Studios; Paramount Studios; Mystic Sound
RECORDING ENGINEER: Sy Mitchell

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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MISC NOTES:Also released on Musicassette (MCR 4-1-672) and Stereo 8 tape (MC-1-672)

Side 1
1. This Song (L. Rabb)
2. Come Up Front (L. Rabb)
3. Good Feeling (J. Coile)
4. Sunday Morning (L. Rabb, G. Thomas, R. Hammon)
5. Big Dealer (R. Hammon, L. Rabb)
6. Thunder (T. McFarland, L. Rabb)

Side 2
1. Try To Relax (L. Rabb)
2. Two Years (L. Rabb)
3. Carry Me Back (L. Rabb)
4. Special Pride (L. Rabb)

 

LOCATION:Los Angeles, CA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:Jim Coile sax, flute, clarinet, vocals - Ronnie Hammon drums, percussion, vibes, vocals - Tim McFarland trombone, vocals - Glenn Thomas guitar, mandolin - Luther Rabb bass, lead vocals

Special thanks to: King Errison congas - Mike Lang keyboards - Jimmie Haskel Moog, additional horns - Tommy Morgan Harmonicas - Victor Feldman vibes - Sherlie Matthews, Myrna Matthews and Carolyn background vocals - Louie Lind and Kenneth Green bells
RECORDING STUDIO:Paramount Recording Studios/Soundlab (mix)
RECORDING ENGINEER:Sy Mitchell/Kerry Mcnabb

FORMAT:disc
SIZE:12"
SPEED:33 1/3 rpm
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MISC NOTES: Both songs from the Special Pride LP (Mercury SRM - 1 - 672)

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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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Known Label Designs: 
1.) A - B promo disc. White label background. Black logo, numerals and lettering.
STEREO / STEREO EDITED  VERSION. PROMOTIONAL COPY NOT FOR SALE
2.) A - B retail disc. Reddish label background. White logo. Black numerals and lettering.

A-SIDE MATRIX: 2 - 50123
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 2 - 50123 - PR - 1 (etched)
2.) 2 - 50123 - CS - 4 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: T. McFarland - L. Rabb
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Hyaka Music Co. (ASCAP)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 2 - 50178
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 2 - 50178 - PR - 6 (etched)
2.) 2 - 50178 - CS - 9 (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: L. Rabb
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Hyaka Music Co. (ASCAP)

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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:L. Rabb
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:L. Rabb - G. Thomas - R. Hammon
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Side l
1. Runaway People (A. Christian)
2. Tycoon Buffoon (L. Rabb)
3. If You Don't Like My Music (L. Rabb)
4 Peace And Harmony (L. Rabb)

Side 2
1. Two Years (Prelude) (L. Rabb)
2. Big Dealer (L. Rabb - R. Hammon)
3. Special Pride (L. Rabb)
4. Hold On (L. Rabb)

LOCATION:Los Angeles, CA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:Ron Hammon drums, percussion - Luther Rabb bass and lead vocals - Glenn Thomas guitar - Jime Cole sax, flute - King Errison congas
RECORDING STUDIO:Record Plant Los Angeles, CA - Recorded live San Bernadino Swing Auditorium 12/16/73
RECORDING ENGINEER:Gary Kellgren/Lee Kiefer

FORMAT:disc
SIZE:12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:Also released on Musicassette  (MCR-4-1-700) and  8 track tape (MC08-1-700

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