MARTIN, BUZZ

Homebase: Alsea, OR
Stats:
9/15/28 OR -- d. 8/1/83 AK
Misc Notes:
Lloyd Earl Martin
SEE ALSO:
1.) MARTIN with the DRIFTERS, BUZZ
2.) MARTIN (with LORRAINE WALDEN), BUZZ

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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:56 rpm
DISC NOTES: The Singing Logger

A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:^90266
A-SIDE COMPOSER:Buzz Martin
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:

B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:^90266
B-SIDE COMPOSER:Buzz Martin
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MISC NOTES:

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Gibson Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER:

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

Known Label Designs:
2RA.) A - B retail label. Grey background. Blue accent lines, numerals and lettering.*

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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
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MISC NOTES:

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Gibson Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: PRODUCED BY Bob Gibson

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

A-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - 0002  1
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 0002 - 2 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: RIPCORD MUSIC (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - 0002  2
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 0002 - 2 (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: RIPCORD MUSIC (BMI)

MISC NOTES: Reissued in 2006 as part of 2-disc CD: Buzz Martin (The Singing Logger), Ranwood Records

Side One
1. Used Log Truck
2. Whistle Punk Pete
3. There Walks A Man
4. Sick Of Settin' Chokers
5. Fire Danger

Side Two
1. Unemployment Compensation
2. Hoot Owlin Again
3. Loggers Home Brew
4. Loggers Annual Party
5. Little Ole Model A

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Gibson Recording Studio
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:

A-SIDE MATRIX:
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
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B-SIDE MATRIX:
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:  Buzz Martin
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MISC NOTES:

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Gibson Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: PRODUCED BY BOB GIBSON

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

A-SIDE MATRIX: 45 -005  A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 005 - A (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: RIPCORD MUSIC (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - 005  B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 005 - B (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: RIPCORD RECORDS (BMI)

MISC NOTES: Both songs from the A logger's Reward (Ripcord SLP - 002) LP.

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Gibson Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: Produced by BOB GIBSON & RICK KEEFER

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

A-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - 008  A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:  45 - 008 - A - RE (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: RIPCORD MUSIC (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - 008  B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 45 - 008 - B - RE (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: RIPCORD MUSIC (BMI)

MISC NOTES: Reissued as part of 2 CD package. Ranwood Records. 2006

Side One
1. A Logger's Reward
2. The Road Inspector
3. Cat Skinnin' Gypo Logger
4. Goin' Home
5. Different Kind Of Breed Of A Truck Driving Man*

Side Two
1. Since They Repossessed My Used Log Truck
2. A Language I Don't Understand
3. Message From Home
4. Too High On The Stump*
5. Strong Winds And Widow Makers

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Ripcord Recording
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:

*Issued on Ripcord 45-008

A-SIDE MATRIX: SLP 002 - 1
A-SIDE COMPOSER:  Buzz except 1-3 by Frank Woolsey and Buzz Martin
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Ripcord Music (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: SLP 002 - 2
B-SIDE COMPOSER:  Buzz Martin
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:  Ripcord Music (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: B-side features Buzz Martin with Lorraine Walden
RECORDING STUDIO: Gibson Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: Bob Gibson & Rick Keefer (producers)

FORMAT disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - 013 - 1
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 013 - 1 (etched)        ^76664
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Ripcord Music & OAR Music (BMI)

 

MISC NOTES: "Butterin' Up Bisquit" issued nationally in 1973 on Ranwood (#R-955)

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Gibson Studios
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - 016 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: BM - 016 - A (etched)            ^78353
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Ripcord Music Co. (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - 016 - B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: BM - 016 - B (etched)           ^78353 - X
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Ripcord Music Co. (BMI)

MISC NOTES: This album was reportedly also issued on a white label background with black logo, numerals and lettering. It is not known if these labels were original promotional discs or later album reissues.

Side One
l.   A Logger Finds An Opening (Buzz Martin)
2. Automated Love (Buzz Martin)
3. I Just Happened To Be In The Way (Buzz Martin)
4. Butterin' Up Biscuit (Buzz Martin)
5. Vacation In Heaven (Herbert Buffum)

Side Two
l. Cummins Prison (Bob Blum & Jesse Reeves)
2. Two Times A Day (Buzz Martin)
3. Settin' Chokers In The Snow (Buzz Martin)
4. Bachelor Days (Buzz Martin)
5. Behind The Wheel (Buzz Martin)

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Ripcord Recording Studio
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE:12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: the BRANDERS
RECORDING STUDIO: Gibson Studios
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - 018 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 018 - A (etched)               ^79627
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin, words - Bob Blum, music
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Ripcord Music (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - 018 - B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: O18 - B - RE (etched)            ^79627 - X
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Bob Blum and Jesse Reeves
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maryhill Music Co., Inc. (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

Side One
1. A Vanishing Breed Of Man (Buzz Martin)
2. A Logger's Wife (Buzz Martin)
3. Mockingbird Song (words - Buzz Martin; arr. - Walt Rogers)
4. Sittin' And Dreamin' (Buzz Martin)
5. Credit Card Song (Buzz Martin)

Side Two
1. My Od McCulloch (Buzz Martin)
2. Loggin' In The Bars (Buzz Martin)
3. That's When Something Breaks Down (Buzz Martin)
4. Monday Morning Again (Buzz Martin)
5. Timber Up In Heaven (Buzz Martin)

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Ripcord Recording
RECORDING ENGINEER: Jay A. Thompson

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

A-SIDE MATRIX: SLP 004 - 1
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:  Ripcord Music (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: SLP 004 - 2
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:  Ripcord Music (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

"Butterin' Up Buiquit." National release of Ripcord 45 - 016 - A. (1969)

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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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Known Label Designs:
1.) A - A promotional disc.

2.) A - B retail disc.

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A-SIDE COMPOSER:B. Martin
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B-SIDE MATRIX:
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:B. Martin
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LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Ripcord Recording
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FORMAT :disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
DISC NOTES:

Known Label Designs:
1RB.) A - B retail label. Red and black background. Vertical RIPCORD RECORDS left of spindle hole in black, white and red. All other numerals and lettering black. P.O. Box 2098 Vancouver, Washington 98661 arced along bottom right edge of label.

A-SIDE MATRIX:
1RB.) 45 - 032A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1RB.) X 3640 / 45 - 032 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Ripcord Music (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX:
1RB.) 45 - 032B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1RB.) X 3641 / 45 - 032 B
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Buzz Martin
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Ripcord Music (BMI)

MISC NOTES:

Side 1
1.) Butterin' Up Biscuit (B. Martin)
2.) Retired Song (B. Martin)
3.) Bigfoot (B. Martin)
4.) Always Plenty Of Water (B. Martin)
5.) Calamity Train (J. Smith)
6.) I See Men As Trees Walking (J. Cash)

Side 2
7.) Hillbilly Heart (P. Graves)
8.) Dump Truck Drivers (B. Martin)
9.) My Growing Up Years (B. Martin)
10.) To Many Taverns (P. Graves)*
11.) Snoos Song (B. Martin)

LOCATION: Hollywood, CA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: The Larry Booth Band: Norm Kastner [guitar]; J.D. Maness [steel guitar]; Archie Francis [drums]
RECORDING STUDIO: Annex Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: Dave Wiechman

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

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

Buzz Martin And The Chips Off The Old Block

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MISC NOTES: Produced to seem like a "live" recordings with Martin singing and offering stage-banter to a non-existent audience.

1. Fire Danger (Buzz Martin)
2. Monday Mornin' Again (Buzz Martin)
3. I Made A Boo Boo (Buzz Martin)
4. Strong Winds And Widow Makers (Buzz Martin)
5. Echo Chain Saw Segment (Buzz Martin)
6. How Can I Tell Him About You (Tanya Tucker)

Side Two
1. Rhinestone Cowboy (Larry Weiss)
2. Green Chain
3. Unemployment Compensation (Buzz Martin)
4. Earthquake Migoon (Buzz Martin)
5. The Ragged Old Flag (Johnny Cash)

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Ripcord Recording
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:

A-SIDE MATRIX: U - 5006 - SLP 1025 - 1

B-SIDE MATRIX: U - 5007 - SLP 1025 - 2

MISC NOTES:

2 cd reissue of Ripcord Records albums Where Walks A Logger There Walks A Man (SLP-001) and A Logger's Reward (SLP-002). See original albums for song listings.

FORMAT: compact disc

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