WAILERS, The
Homebase: Tacoma, WA
See Also:
1.) Fabulous Wailers, The
2.) Roberts, Rockin' Roberts
3.) Marshans The
4.) Harris, Gail
5.) Morrill, Kent
6.) Breakers, The
THE WAILERS were a trend-setting group from Tacoma, Washington, that can rightfully be considered the premier band of the entire Northwest teen-scene of the 1950s and '60s. They initially performed saxophone-driven rock 'n' roll with a jazz-tinge as introduced on their debut hit from 1959, "Tall Cool One." The influential cover-art to their first album – The Fabulous Wailers – featured a classic photo of the band-members lined up with their instruments has been credited with helping establish a rather new concept in the rock realm: a band as a band, rather than one that backs a singer a la the Crickets (& Buddy Holly), or the Upsetters (& Little Richard).
In was 1957 when a few high school pals including John Greek (trumpet/flugelhorn) began jamming and doing a little gigging as the M-G Trio. By the following year the jams were attracting additional players and soon a quintet called the Nitecaps coalesced around Greek (rhythm guitar, trumpet), Richard Dangel (lead guitar), Kent Morrill (piano, vocals), Mark Marush (tenor sax), and Mike Burk (drums).
Gary Favier, onstage with the Wailers, 1959.
In late 1958, the group recorded a demo at Seattle's Commercial Productions studio of an original instrumental which Tacoma's restaurateur/ big-band leader Atillio "Art" Mineo steered to Clark Galehouse of New York-based Golden Crest Records. He liked the track and had it re-recorded by the band in Lakewood, Washington's Knights of Columbus Hall in February 1959. Released as a single, "Tall Cool One" reached #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #24 on the R&B chart.
The Wailers & Co. set to drive to New York City. [Left-to-right: John Greek, Gary Favier (singer / band boy), Rich Dangle, Mrs. Morrill (chaperone), Kent Morrill, Mike Burk, Mark Marush.]
record an LP, The Fabulous Wailers, which was released in December 1959 and featured two vocals by Morrill as well as instrumentals.A second instrumental from their first recording session, "Mau-Mau", made # 68 on the Billboard pop chart, but their third single, "Wailin'", failed to make the chart.
The band decided to return to the Northwest, rather than staying in New York as their record label wished, and they were dropped from their contract. Around the same time, they added lead vocalist "Rockin' Robin" Roberts, a charismatic frontman who had previously been the singer with rival Tacoma band the Bluenotes. In 1960 John Greek left the group in acrimonious circumstances, and was replaced by the Bluenotes' bassist John "Buck" Ormsby.
Daily Olympian, June 30, 1966
Roberts, Ormsby, and Morrill then formed Etiquette Records and, in 1961, the label released its first single, a cover version of Richard Berry's "Louie Louie". For contractual reasons the single was credited to Roberts, but was performed by the whole band. Their recording became a huge #1 regional radio hit and was distributed nationally by Liberty Records, but did not make the national chart. However, it inspired other countless other Northwest groups to perform – or even record as Portland's Kingsmen did – the same song.
The Wailers performed with Roberts and also with teenage girl singer Gail Harris, with both notably appearing on the classic album The Fabulous Wailers at the Castle, which was recorded in 1961. The band released four albums on their own Etiquette label between 1962 and 1966, as well as a series of singles. They also helped instigate the recording career of The Sonics, whose first two albums were issued by the label, and helped begin Jini Dellaccio's career as a rock 'n' roll photographer when they hired her to shoot cover photos for their album Wailers, Wailers, Everywhere.
Mark Marush left The Wailers in 1962 and was replaced by Ron Gardner, who also handled lead vocals; Dangel and Burk left in 1964 and were replaced by guitarist Neil Anderson and drummer Dave Roland respectively. Continuing to perform live as well as recording, the band added a trio of girl backing singers, known as the Marshans. Also in 1964, "Tall Cool One" was re-promoted by the Golden Crest label, and again made the Billboard pop chart, this time peaking at # 38.
In the spring of 1966 the Wailers caught a second wind scoring a west coast hit with the beautiful ballad, "It's You Alone," which through a licensing deal, jumped from Etiquette to the big-time United Artists label, but stalled out before catching on nationally – and then, in 1967, guitarist Neil Andersson was replaced by Denny Weaver. The band split up in 1969, by which time Kent Morrill was the only remaining original member.
Morrill, Dangel and Ormsby, with other musicians, reunited as The Fabulous Wailers* for occasional concerts from the 1970s onwards. In 1979, they joined with Burk, Gardner, and Gail Harris to play a reunion show. In the mid-1980s Ormsby re-established the Etiquette label – releasing reissues of the Sonics' LPs and a few other discs – and then released a Wailers compilation, The Boys from Tacoma, in 1993. The Wailers' song, "Out of Our Tree", was featured in the 1998 CD version of the Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From the First Psychedelic Era collection. Several of the Wailers' tunes were also covered by The Ventures, and the two bands released an album together, Two Band Garage, in 2009 to celebrate their 50 years in existence.
Roberts was killed, aged 27, in a late 1967 car crash. Ron Gardner perished in a a 1992 fire. Richard Dangel died of an aneurysm in 2002. John Greek died in 2006, Mark Marush in 2007, Kent Morrill died of cancer on April 15, 2011, and Buck Ormsby died of lung cancer on October 29, 2016.
* The band apparently never copyrighted the name "Wailers," During the years of their "retirement," Bob Marley and The Wailers emerged on the international scene. Returning to performing in the 1970s Tacoma's Wailers adopted the name of their first LP - The Fabulous Wailers - as their moniker.
NOTE: Many of the titles listed in the discography below are now available on CD packages from the United Kingdom, Australia, etc..
MISC NOTES: This recording was the first ever by the Wailers. Tacoma bandleader and operator of the New Yorker restaurant, Art Mineo, was acting as their unofficial manager / mentor and he arranged for the session. When the band had completed recording the tune, Mineo thought it needed something extra in order to become a hit. He ran down the street to a nearby bar and got a pitcher of water, and a tumbler full of ice, and returned. Then, they rolled the tape while he intoned into the microphone: "Eh goomba: How about a nice tall cool one?" in his thickest New York / Italian accent. He proceeded to also record the sound of water pouring into that glass of ice. This was then grafted onto the song as an intro. The band ended up re-recording the song as "Tall Cool One" in 1959 and it quickly became their first hit.
SEE ALSO:
1.) Norton Records #085
LOCATION: Seattle
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Commercial Recorders
RECORDING ENGINEER: Lyle Thompson; Art Mineo (producer)
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: acetate instant reference disc made for the band's review
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MISC NOTEs: Band name on all label variations: "The Wailers"
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: Pressing by CR: (Crest Records)
Known Label Designs:
B-Side Title: "ROAD-RUNNER" except label designs #5, #6 & #7 "ROADRUNNER"
Issued in Canada as Golden Crest CR - 518. (Orangish-red label background. Black numerals and lettering.)
(Order in which presented below not necessarily as originally released)
1.) A - B retail disc. Top label background: Black. Bottom label background: White.
golden crest and gc shield logo on label top: Yellow. Numerals and lettering on label bottom: Black. No company name and address. (This was likely the first release label design.)
2.) A - B retail disc. Black and white band - "first pose" * - photo on top half of label. Bottom half of label yellow. Horizontal red bars accented in black above and below label info center left and center right of spindle hole. Red Golden (black crest shield logo) Crest lower left of spindle hole. Black numerals and lettering except company name and address arced along bottom edge of label in red.
*The "first pose" photo was a cropped version of the picture on the front of The Wailers debut Golden Crest lp The Fabulous Wailers (#3075).
3.) A - B retail disc. As #2 above, but with extra horizontal line above and below label info center left and center right of spindle hole. Red golden (black crest shield logo) crest accented in black lower left of spindle hole. Black numerals and lettering except company name and address arced along bottom edge of label in red.
4.) A - B retail disc. Black and white - "first pose" - band photo on top half of label. Bottom half of label greenish. Green horizontal green bars above and below label info center left and center right of spindle hole. Green golden (no crest shield logo) lower left of spindle hole. No company name and address.
5.) A - B retail disc. Top portion of label: White. Bottom portion of label: Yellow. Golden Crest Records backed by black "static" lines across top of label in white section. Black crown over word "Crest". Red accents on bottom portion of label. Also red Golden (crest logo shield) Crest lower left of spindle hole. Other numerals and lettering black except Company name and address arced along label bottom in red.
6.) A - B retail disc. As #5 but with green "static" lines as described above.
7.) A - B retail disc. Multi-colored label background. Black numerals and lettering.
"Tall Cool One" Album Reissues:
Year Unknown. Side 2 Track #2 on compilation LP Original Oldies Vol. 14 (Springboard Intl. SPB - 2014)
Year Unknown. Side 2, Track #1 on compilation LP Footprints in Time (White Whale WWS - 7215)
1999. Side B, Track #1 on compilation LP Wolf Call (Norton Records, ED 271)
2000. Disc one, track #4 on compilation cd Wild And Wooly: The Northwest Rock Collection (Experience Music Project EMPCD 001)
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 36591
2.) 36591
3.) 36591
4.) 36591
5.) 36591
6.) 36591
7.) 36591
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 36591 or 36591 w/"garbled" X(stamped )
2.) 36591 (stamped )
3.) 36591 X (stamped)
4.) 36591 X (stamped)
5.) 36591 X (stamped)
6.) 36591 X (stamped)
7.) 36591 X (stamped)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel - Morrill - Greek
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: C.F. G. Publ. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 36592
2.) 36592
3.) 36592
4.) 36592
5.) 36592
6.) 36592
7.) 36592
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 36592 X X (stamped )
2.) 36592 X X (stamped)
3.) 36592 (stamped)
4.) 36592 X X (stamped)
5.) 36592 (stamped)
6.) 36592 (stamped)
7.) 36592 (stamped)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel - Greek
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: C.F.G. Publ. (BMI)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B retail label. Black and white "artist photo" on top portion of label. Bottom portion of label yellow with red accent lines. Golden Crest in red. Label name and address arced across bottom edge of label in red.
This label featured "first pose" photo of band. It was/is a cropped version of the group as presented on the front cover of their Golden Crest album The Fabulous Wailers. (CR #3075)
2.) A - B retail label. Multi - colored, non-photo background. Black accents, numerals and lettering
3.) A - B retail label. White top with Golden Crest and static lines in black. Yellow label bottom. Similar to #1 design, but without photo.*
REPRODUCTION ALERT
4.) A - B retail disc. There is an "unauthorized" reproduction of "Mau-Mau" / "Dirty Robber" (label design #1) available through Oldies Unlimited located in the UK.
The reproduction picture label looks exactly like the original. There are, however, differences with the disc:
a.) Repro-disc is heavier than the original. It is vinyl, not styrene.
b.) Dead wax run out information is different and etched, not printed. See STAMPER CODE #4 data below.
[HEAR IT HERE]: "Dirty Robber"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-78gZWTr6I4
Album Reissues:
1,) 2002. Unissued "demo" version of "Dirty Robber" released on compilation lp Chicken Session. Side Two Track #4 Norton Records. (NW 911)
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 36594
2.) 36594
3.) 36594
4.) 36594
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 36594 X X M1 (stamped)
2.) 36594 X M1 (stamped )
3.) Inf. Not Avail.
4.) GC - 36594 - 1 [large "asterisk"] MA - (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel - Greek
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: C.F.G. Pub. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 36595
2.) 36595
3.) 36595
4.) 36595
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 36595 (stamped)
2.) 36595 M1 (stamped)
3.) Inf. Not Avail.
4.) GC - 36595 - 1 [large "asterisk] MA - (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel - Morrill - Greek
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: C.F.G. Pub. (BMI)
MISC NOTES: Despite matrix and stamper code numbers, "Shanghied" was apparently the "plug" side of this disc.
This disc appears to have been the only Wailers Golden Crest release that was issued with both "pose 1" and "pose 2" photo labels.
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SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "Wailin' "
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-l5WLrKO4Y
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promo label. White background. Green "static" lines behind Golden Crest across top portion of label. Black, logo "tiny" GC lower left of spindle hole) numerals and lettering NOTE: These discs were originally accompanied by sleeves like the one displayed.
2.). A - B retail label. Top portion of label black and white band - Wailers' first pose * - photo. Bottom portion of label yellow with red and black accents. Song titles and band name name black. Company name and address arced along bottom edge of label in red.
* The "first pose" photo was a cropped version of the cover picture on The Wailers Golden Crest lp The Fabulous Wailers (CR - #3075)
3.) A - B retail label. Multi-colored background. Black accents, numerals and lettering. No company name and address.
4.) A - B retail label. Top portion of label black and white Wailers' "second pose" (See Golden Crest #375) photo. Bottom portion of label yellow with red and black accents. Song titles and band name black. Company name and address arced along bottom edge of label in red.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 73591
2.) 73591
3.) 73591
4.) 73591
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 73591 X (stamped)
2.) 73591 (stamped)
3.) 73591 X (stamped)
4.) 73591 (stamped)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel & Greek
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: C.F.G. Publ. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 73594
2.) 73594
3.) 73594
4.) 73594
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 73594 (stamped)
2.) 73594 X (stamped)
3.) 73594 (stamped )
4.) 73594 X (stamped)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel & Greek
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: C.F.G. Publ. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Front Album Jacket Variations:
1.) The Fabulous Wailers [The and Fabulous in solid dark or lighter blue in color.]; [Wailers in solid black]; Black and white band photo. Song titles across bottom in small, solid black letters.
2.) The Fabulous Wailers [The and Fabulous solid lighter blue in color];
[Wailers with black border with open center and black xxxx grid]; Black and white band photo. Song tiles across bottom in larger solid blue letters.
3.)The Fabulous Wailers [The in solid light blue] and Fabulous [in solid letters with different colorizations ]; Wailers [with black border with open center and black xxx grid. yellow background]. Black and white band photo. Song titles across bottom. Larger, solid, multi-colored letters
4.) The Wailers Wail [in solid, light blue letters on white background.]; No photo. Side A titles = large, yellow bordered song titles on black background; Side B titles -= large, solid, multi-colored song titles on black background
Side A
1. Tall Cool One (Dangel - Morrill - Greek)
2. Driftwood (Dangel - Greek)
3. Dirty Robber (Dangel - Morrill - Greek)
4. Shanghied (Dangel - Greek)
5. Gunnin' For Peter (Burk - Dangel - Greek)
6. Long Gone (Burk - Dangel - Greek)
Side B
1. Beat Guitar (Dangel - Greek)
2. High Wall (Dangel - Greek)
3. Wailin' (Dangel - Greek)
4. Road Runner (Dangel - Greek)
5. Tough Bounce (Dangel - Greek)
6. Swing Shift (Dangel - Greek)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE MATRIX: CR 3075 AA
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: All selections C.F.G. Pub. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: CR 3075 BB
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: All selections C.F.G. Pub. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Disc # as printed on label: CR375
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B retail label. Second black and white band photo on top portion. Bottom portion of label yellow. Red and black accent lines. Black numerals and lettering except Golden Crest and label address.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3751
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) CR - 3751 (etched) X (stamped)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel & Greek
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: CFG Pub. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3753
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) CR 3753 (stamped)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel & Greek
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: CFG. Pub. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
"Artist photo" picture label. The Wailers' picture was the "second pose" to be used on Golden Crest 45 rpm releases.
The photo shows guitarists Richard Dangel (far right) and John Greek (second from left) looking at one another toward the center of the band. This pic was taken in July, 1959 when the group appeared on Dick Clark's American Bandstand television program in Philadelphia, PA.
In the original shot, Clark is standing with a microphone where the two guitarists are looking. He is facing Greek. As such, Greek, in particular, and also Dangel are looking toward Clark - with at least Greek - responding to him during an interview. Drummer Mike Burke is standing in the background.
On the record label Clark's image was removed. In his place, drummer, Mike Burke, is shown leaning forward over his drum kit.
SEE ALSO:
1.) ROBERTS, ROCKIN' ROBIN ( Eticant #ET - 86 photo picture sleeve)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:*
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B retail label. Second black and white band photo on top portion of label. Bottom portion yellow. For Demonstration Purposes NOT FOR SALE rubber stamped by hand on label.*
2.) A - B retail label. As #1 above, but without rubber stamped promo info.
[HEAR IT HERE] "Driftwood"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnJT_2jmHdM
A-siDE MATRIX:
1.) 3751
2.) 3751
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.) CR 3752 (etched wax) X (stamped wax)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel & Greek
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: CFG Publ. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3752
2.) 3752
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.) CR 3752 (etched wax)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel & Greek
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: CFG Publ. (bMI)
MISC NOTES: Four song EP. A-side (88601) features two songs by another Golden Crest recording group, a female trio called The Three Graces.
Both sides feature "artist photo" picture labels. Wailers = Second pose.(See Golden Crest #CR375 for details.)
At least some discs issued in black and white, pen/ink picture sleeve with graphics identical to magazine ad shown to left and similar printed wording.
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SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTEs:
B-SIDE MATRIX: 88602
MISC NOTES: This is the only Golden Crest release on which neither song was written by The Wailers.
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RECORDING PERSONNEL: Kent Morrill (keys / vocals on A-side);
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "Lucille"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijr7rt0ays4&list=RDijr7rt0ays4#t=8
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B retail disc. Top portion of label band picture. Second pose photo. (See Golden Crest #375 for details) . Bottom portion of label yellow with red and black accents.
2.) A - B retail disc. Multi-colored label. Black numerals and lettering.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 322601
2.) 322601
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) CR 322601 (etched wax) X (stamped wax)
2.) CR 322601 (etched wax) X (stamped wax)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Penniman - Collins
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Venice Pub. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 322602
2.) 322602
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) CR 322602 (etched wax)
2.) CR 322602 (etched wax)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Kessel
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Vivid Pub. (ASCAP)
[caption id="attachment_43482" align="alignleft" width="604"]
KOL radio chart, April 6, 1961.[/caption]
MISC NOTES:
1PA, 1RA & 1RB.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^38481 - X ("Louie Louie") / ^38481 ("Maryann") (Mar. - Apr., 1961)
This version of "Louie Louie" became an instant #1 radio hit in Seattle during March, 1961. It resurfaced again as a local radio hit in the spring/summer of 1962 during the "Century 21" Seattle World's Fair.
LOCATION: Seattle
RECORDING PERSONNEL: The Wailers
RECORDING STUDIO: Joe Boles Custom Recorders
RECORDING ENGINEER: Joe Boles
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:*
Artist name on disc label = ROCKIN ROBIN ROBERTS
[HEAR IT HERE] "Louie Louie"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb9JTI3TBRw
[HEAR IT HERE] "Maryann"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu2p1t4Luok
[caption id="attachment_43481" align="alignleft" width="598"]
KOL radio chart , April 30, 1962. This was the second year in a row that this song became a Top-10 hit in Seattle. It coincided with the April 21st opening of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair season.[/caption]
Known Label Designs:
1PA.) A - B promo label. White background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering. Distributed by Liberty Records Sales Corp. Los Angeles, Calif. AUDITION RECORD lower right of spindle hole. Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label. (As displayed above.)
(Not known if white/black promo labels existed prior to Liberty Records assuming distribution duties.)
1RA.) A - B retail label. Red background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering. No distribution wording. Address: P.O. Box 682 on two lines bottom center of label.
1PB.) A - B promo label. White background. Black top hatted-logo, numerals and lettering. Distributed by Liberty Records Sales Corp. Los Angeles, Calif. lower left of spindle hole. No promotional/audition wording. *
1RB.) A - B retail label. Red background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering. Distributed by Liberty Record Sales Corp. Los Angeles, Calif. on four lines lower left of spindle hole. Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label.
"Louie Louie" Album Reissues:
1964. Side one track #3 on compilation lp The Wailers & Co. (Etiquette #022)
1983. Side one, track #3 on compilation lp The Best Of Louie, Louie. (Rhino
Records RNEP 605)
2000. As ROCKIN' ROBIN AND THE WAILERS. Disc one, track #6 on cd compilation album Wild And Wooly: The Northwest Collection (Experience Music Project EMPCD 001)
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1PA.) E - 001
1RA.) No Listing
1PB.)
1RB.) E - 001
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1PA.) 45 - "LOUIE, LOUIE (etched)
1RA.) 45 - "LOUIE, LOUIE" (etched}
1PB.)
1RB.)
a.) 45 - "LOUIE, LOUIE" (etched)
b.) Inf. Lost
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Richard Berry
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Limax Pub. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1PA.) E - 002
1RA.) No Listing
1PB.)
1RB.) E - 002 (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1PA.) 45 - MARY ANN (etched)
1RA.) 45 - MARY ANN (etched)
1PB.)
1RB.)
a.) 45 - MARY ANN (etched)
b.) 47763 - MR - 45DO - 754 2 - E002 (etched?)*
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Ray Charles
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Progressive (BMI)
Don Blocker with the Promotion Dept. at Liberty Records: "(In 1961) Liberty had (distribution for) the original rock version of 'Louie, Louie.' It was on Etiquette Records by (Rockin' Robin Roberts and) the Wailers. I bought the master because it was selling in the Northwest. But I couldn't convince anyone to go out and work it, especially Bob Skaff, who was head of promotion at the time. He said 'It's a white group, but they sound R & B, I can't promote that.' He wouldn't work it, and he didn't work it. Then (in 1963) the Kingsmen came out with an identical version. Our version was first, and (in 1964) I got it released on [the] Imperial album [Tall Cool One LP-9262] but (again) could not convince anyone that it was a hit."
(Adapted from: Liberty Records A History of the Recording Company and Its Stars 1955 - 1971 Vol. 1 pg. #383. Michael "Doc Rock" Kelly 1993)
MISC NOTES:
1RA & 1RB.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^39492 / *39492 - X (May - Jun., 1961)
"Mashi" subtitle: "Egyptian For 'It Moves' "
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RECORDING PERSONNEL: The Wailers with John Cooke (Rich Koch) (guitar)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
"Mashi" [HEAR IT HERE...]
"Velva" [HEAR IT HERE...]
Known Label Designs:
1PA.) A - B promo label. White background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering. Address: *
1RA) A - B retail label. Red background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering. No distribution information. Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma 1, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label.
1RB). A -B retail label.. Red background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering,. Distributed By Liberty Records Sales Corp. Los Angeles, Calif. Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma 1, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1PA.)
1RA.) E - 003
1RB.) E - 003
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1PA.)
1RA.) 45 - MASHI (etched)
1RB.) 45 - MASHI (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Ormsby - Morrill - Harris - Burke
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Bolmin Pub. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1PA.)
1RA.) E - 004
1RB.) E - 004
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1PA.)
1RA.) 45 - VELVA (etched)
1RB.) 45 - VELVA (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Morrill - Ormsby
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Bolmin Pub. (BMI)
MISC NOTES: Recorded in the fall of 1961. Released May 1962.
LOCATION: Spanish Castle Ballroom, Midway Washington.
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Kent Morrill [piano, organ, vocals]; Mark Marush [sax]; Rich Dangel [lead guita]; Buck Ormsby [bass guitar]; Mike Burke [drums]; Rockin' Robin Roberts [vocals]; Gail Harris [vocals]
RECORDING ENGINEER: Pat O'Day
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Known Etiquette Label Designs:
1.) A - B retail disc. lst design red label background. Black logo, numerals and lettering.
2.) A - B retail disc. (Later pressing), 2nd purple label background. White e logo. Black numerals and lettering.
Reissues:
1.) 1984. On Etiquette as part of six album Pacific Northwest Rock Collection Series boxed set.
2.)1998. On Norton Records [NY].
A-SIDE MATRIX: LP - Wailers - 1
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^4195
B-SIDE MATRIX: LP - Wailers - 2
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^4195 - X
Side One
1. Wailers' House Party (Dangel - Ormsby, - Morrill)
[HEAR IT HERE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKrGulW2tsI
2. Dirty Robber (K. Morrill)
[HEAR IT HERE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OgENOZdodU
3. San-Ho-Zay (F. King - S. Thompson)
[HEAR IT HERE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giXJBW_jano
4. Rosalie (R. Roberts)
5. Since You Been Gone (R. Roberts)
[HEAR IT HERE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUheUpdFoes
6. Shivers (Dangel - Ormsby - Morrill - Burke)
[HEAR IT HERE] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdZqqNUybnM
7. Sac O' Woe (Julian Adderly)
Side Two
1. Tall Cool One (Dangel - Greek - Morrill)
2. You've Had Your Chance (K. Morrill)
[HEAR IT HERE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYgcDB5AIbU
3. Limbo Twist (Dangel - Ormsby - Morrill - Burk)
[HEAR IT HERE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdtKIWvzXXQ
4. All I Could Do Was Cry (B. Davis)
[HEAR IT HERE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BfmB5rJxhM
5. I Idolize You (Ike Turner)
[HEAR IT HERE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOwmZcpmeVY
6. Zig Zag (Dangel - Ormsby - Morrill)
[HEAR IT HERE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txfu9XmQkR4
7. Soul-Long (R. Dangel)
[HEAR IT HERE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4hcoKriSBA
MISC NOTES:
1PA & 1PB.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^44942 / ^44942 - X (Sep. - Oct., 1962)
"Doin' The Seaside" inspired by a Labor Day weekend, near-riot situation in Seaside, OR
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT :disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "Doin' The Seaside"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx0CNoayKbI
[HEAR IT HERE] "Stompin....."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTxjhF1_sf0
Known Label Designs:
1PA.) A - B promo label. White background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering. Distributed By Liberty Records Sales Group Los Angeles, Calif. PROMOTIONAL COPY NOT FOR SALE. Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma 1, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label.
1RA.) A - B retail disc. "Promotional Copy Not For Sale". Black logo, numerals lettering on white label background. Distributed by Liberty Records Sales Group Los Angeles, Calif. Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma 1, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label.
"Doin' The Seaside" album reissues:
1964.) Side one, track #4 on compilation album The Wailers & Co. (Etiquette Records #022).
????.) Track #12 on compilation cd The Boys From Tacoma (Etiquette cd 012693)
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1PA.) No Listing
1RA.) No Listing
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1PA.) STOMPIN' WILLIE 45 - ET - 1003 (etched)
1RA.) STOMPIN' WILLIE 45 - ET - 1003 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Johnny Otis
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: El Dorado Music (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1PA.) No Listing
1RA.) No Listing
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1PA.) DOIN' THE SEASIDE 45 - ET - 1004 (etched)
1RA.) DOIN' THE SEASIDE 45 - ET - 1004 (ETCHED)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: The Wailers
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Publ. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
1PA, 1PB & 1RA.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^47507 / ^47507 - X (Mar. - Apr., 1963)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "We're Goin'..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbltBp9PE8
[HEAR IT HERE] "Shakedown"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l7gBJrayRU
"We're Going Surfin' " album reissues:
1964. Side one, track #6 on compilation album The Wailers & Co. (Etiquette Records #022)
"Shakedown" album reissues:
1964. As "Shake Down" Side two, track #2 on compilation album The Wailers & Co. (Etiquette Records #022)
1993. Track #15 on compilation cd The Boys From Tacoma. (Etiquette CD012693)
Known Label Designs:
1PA.) A - B promo label. White background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering. PROMOTIONAL COPY NOT FOR SALE. Distributed by Liberty Sales Corp. Los Angeles, Calif. Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma 1, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label.
1PB.) A - B promo label. White background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering. AUDITION RECORD. Distributed by Liberty Sales Corp. Los Angeles, Calif.
Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma 1, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label.
1RA) A - B retail label. Red background. Black top - hatted logo, numerals and lettering. Distributed by Liberty Sales Corp. Los Angeles, Calif. Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma 1, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label.
NOTE: In Canada, Etiquette (ET - 6). Black label with silver accent lines, numerals and lettering including MADE IN CANADA. No logo.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1PA.) 45 - ET6 - 1
1PB.) 45 - ET6 - 1
1RA.) 45 - ET6 - 1
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1PA.) 45 ET - 6 - 1 (etched)
1PB.) .45ET - 6 - 1 (etched)
1RA.) 45 ET - 6 - 1 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel - Ormsby - Morrill
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Publ. Co. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1PA.) 45 - ET6 - 2
1PB.) 45 - ET6 - 2
1RA.) 45 - ET6 - 2
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE
1PA.) 45 ET - 6 - 2 (etched)
1PB.) 45 ET - 6 - 2 (etched)
1RA.) 45 - ET - 6 - 2 (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel - Roberts
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Publ. Co. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
1RA.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^50609 / ^50609 - X (Nov. - Dec., 1963)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "Seattle"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBw1UGVXkGc
"Seattle" album reissues:
1.)1964. Side one track #1 on compilation album The Wailers & Co. (Etiquette Records #022)
[HEAR IT HERE] "Partytime......"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Q0OQFeaxg
"Partytime U.S.A." album reissues:
1964. Side two, track #3 on compilation album The Wailers & Co. (Etiquette Records #022.
Known Label Designs:
1RA.) A - B retail label. Red background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering. Distributed by Liberty Records Sales Corp. Los Angeles, Calif. Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma 1, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1RA.) 45 - ET7 - 1
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1RA.) ET - 7 - 1 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Dangel
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1RA.) 45 - ET7 - 2
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1RA.) ET - 7 - 2 (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: J. Ormsby
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
"Imperial did take in some charity cases. The Wailers' "Tall Cool One" was a 1959 hit on Golden Crest Records, but the lp was released on Imperial in 1963." (1964) [Liberty Records A History of the Recording Company and Its Stars, 1955 - 1971
Michael "Doc Rock" Kelly 1993 pg. 193]
Side One
1. Tall Cool One (Dangel - Greek)
2. Seattle (Dangel)
3. Hokey (Dance Game Song. No Other Info.)
4. Louie, Louie (Berry)
5. Doin' The Seaside (Wailers)
6. We're Going Surfin' (Dangel - Morrill - Ormsby)
Side Two
1. Frenzy (Burk - Morrill - Dangel)
2. Shake Down (Roberts - Dangel)
3. Party Time U.S. A. (Ormsby)
4. Tough Walk (Morrill - Ormsby)
5. Isabella (Writer Unknown)
6. Mashi (Ormsby - Morrill - Burk)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT:disc
SIZE:12"
SPEED:33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
On the label the album # is LP - 9262. Herein the LP prefix has been dropped for cataloging purposes.
Known Label Designs:
1.) Promo. White label. Black numerals and lettering including AUDITION RECORD vertically left of spindle hole.
2.) Retail. Black label. White numerals and lettering.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)
2.)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)
2.)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
MISC NOTES: Some discs released with correct song listing on label, but mistakenly credited as The Fabulous Wailers At The Castle. Album front covers read The Wailers & Co. with Rockin' Robin Roberts, Marshans, Kent Morrill, Louie-Louie - Seattle & (rest of song titles follow.) Some album covers have Etiquette LP-022 on rear side upper right hand corner.
1-1. Seattle (R. Dangel)
2. Hokey (Dance Game Song) (Arr. by The Wailers)
3. Louie Louie (R. Berry)
4. Doin' The Seaside (Wailers)
5. Shoo Fly Pie (unknown)
6. We're Going Surfin' (R. Dangel - K. Morrill - J. Ormsby)
2-1. Frenzy (M. Burk - K. Morrill - R. Dangel)
2. Shake Down (R. Roberts - R. Dangel)
3. Party Time U.S.A. (J. Ormsby)
4. Tough Walk (K. Morrill - J. Ormsby)
5. Isabella (unknown)
6. Mashi (J. Ormsby - K. Morrill - M. Burk)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^6223
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^6223-X
MISC NOTES:
1 & 2.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^52994 / ^52993 (May - Jun., 1964)
Both of these recordings were remakes. "Mashi" was a redo of Etiquette #2 while "On The Rocks" was a re-cut of "Tall Cool One" using most of the tune's original name. Imperial also issued an album entitled "Tall Cool One" [Imperial LP - 9262]. The album featured a mish-mash of previously recorded/released tracks.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT :disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Producer: Pat O'Day
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promotional disc. White label with black numerals and lettering. AUDITION RECORD horizontal to left of spindle hole.
2.) A - B retail disc. Black label with colorization. While numerals and lettering.
In Canada both selections also issued on Imperial (IM 66045), Label design was/is "old" U.S. with maroon background with IMPERIAL logo centered above spindle hole. Logo, numerals and lettering,
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) IM - 5840
2.)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 45IM - 5940 (etched)
2.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: The Wailers
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Co. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) IM - 5942
2.)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 45IM - 5942 (etched)
2.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: J. Ormsby - K. Morrill - M. Burk
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Co. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
1RA.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^52015 / ^52015 - X (Mar. - Apr., 1964)
Some discs issued with reversed A - B labels.
LOCATION: Seattle
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Commercial Productions
RECORDING ENGINEER: Lyle Thompson
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
"Frenzy" Album Reissues:
1964. Side two, track #1 on compilation LP The Wailers & Co. (Etiquette Records #022)
1993. Track #3 on compilation CD The Boys From Tacoma (Etiquette 0126930
Known Label Designs:
1RA.) A - B retail disc. Red label background. Black logo, numerals and lettering.
Produced by Pat O'Day
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1RA.) 45 - ET - 9 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1RA.) IM 5819 45 - ET - A (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: M. Burk - K. Morrill - R. Dangel
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. (BMI
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1RA.) 45 - ET - 9 - B (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1RA.) IM 5820 45 - ET - 9 - B (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel - Greek
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: CFG Pub. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
11PA & 1RA.) Monarch Records pressing #s:^54718 / ?54718 - X (Dec., 1964 - Jan., 1965)
When originally released, retail disc was accompanied by a photo of the band members atop and around a lion statue. The photo, by Jini Delaccio, was taken in Tacoma's Wright Park.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "You Better....."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGf8SYVhZSA
[HEAR IT HERE] "Don't Take It......."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUGsd-S2Qd8
"You Better Believe It" album reissues:
????.) Track #2 on cd compilation album The Boys From Tacoma (Etiquette 012693)
Known Label Designs:
1PA.) A - B retail label. White background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering. PROMOTIONAL COPY NOT FOR SALE. No distribution wording. Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma 1, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label.
1RA.) A - B retail label. Red background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering. No distribution wording. Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma 1, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1PA.) No Listing
1RA.) No Listing
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1PA.) 45 - ET - 12 - A (etched)
1RA.) 45 - ET - 12 - A (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Dangel - J. Ormsby - K. Morrill
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Co. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1PA.) No Listing
1RA.) No Listing
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1PA.) 45 - ET - 12 - B (etched)
1RA) 45 - ET - 12 - B (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Dangel - K. Morrill
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Co. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Issued in mono and stereo formats.
Front and back lp jacket pictures taken in Victoria, B.C., Canada by Jini Dellacio.
The Out Of Our Tree tree is located on the grounds of B.C. Parliament building across the street from Victoria's inner harbour. The limbs on which band members are standing or lying are only a few feet above the ground!!
Side 1
1.) Out Of Our Tree (R. Gardner - K. Morrill - J. Ormsby - N. Anderson)
2.) Mercy Mercy (Covay & Miller)
3.) Hang On Sloopy (Russell - Forrell)
4.) I'm Down (Lennon - McCartney)
5.) Unchained Melody (Zaret - North)
6.) Baby Don't Do It (Holland - Dozier - Holland)
Side 2
1.) Dirty Robber (K. Morrill)
2.) I Got Me (Morrill - Dangel)
3.) Summertime (Duboise Heyward - George Gershwin)
4.) Little Sister (Ballard)
5.) Hang Up (R. Gardner)
6.) Bama Lama Bama Loo (Penniman)
LOCATION: Tacoma, Washington
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Kent Morrill (keyboard, vocals); Buck Ormsby (bass); Neal Anderson (guitar); Ron Gardner (sax, vocals); Dave Rolands (drums)
RECORDING STUDIO: Wiley/Griffith Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: Bill Wiley
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B retail disc. 2nd Etiquitte label design. Purple background. White stylized e and ETIQUETTE centered above spindle hole in white. All other numerals and lettering black except ETIQUETTE RECORDS, INC. TACOMA, WASH. U.S.A.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 026 -1 -RE (etched wax); None (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^8557
A-SIDE COMPOSER:
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 026 - 2 - RE (etched wax); None
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^8557 - X
B-SIDE COMPOSER:
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES: Rich Dangel's final album with the Wailers.
Side One
l. You Better Believe It (Dangel, Morrill, Ormsby)
2. Do You Want To Dance (Bobby Freeman)
3. The Wailer (Dangel)
4. Tomorrow's Another Day (Dangel, Morrill, Ormsby)
5. A Little Bit Louder (Dangel, Morrill, Ormsby)
6. Hold Back The Dawn (Morrill)
Side Two
l. Tears (Dangel Morrill)
2. Since You Been Gone (Dangel, Morrill, Roberts, Ormsby)
3. How Do You Feel? (Dangel Morrill, Ormsby)
4. I Think Of You (Dangel, Morrill, Ormsby)
5. Don't Take It So Hard (Dangel, Morrill)
6. Ya Ya (Dorsey - Robinson)
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA.
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Rich Dangel (guiar)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE:12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTEs:
[HEAR IT HERE] Entire Side One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQOVc6V9AJ4
[HEAR IT HERE] Entire Side Two
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQrWG1tRyQ8
A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^7231
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^7231-X
MISC NOTES:
1RA.) Monarch Records pressing #s:^56622 / ^56622 - X (Apr. - May, 1965)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "You Weren't......."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTGjNh5OGQU
[HEAR IT HERE "Back......"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SggidPn16O4
" You Weren't Using Your Head" compilation album reissues:
1987. Side 1, track #1 on comp album Required Etiquette (Etiquette #1187)
1988 Side 2, track #2 on comp album Nuggets Vol. 8 - The Northwest (Rhino Records RNLP 70032)
1993. Track #19 on comp cd The Boys From Tacoma (Etiquette CD012693)
Known Label Designs:
1RA.) A - B retail label. Red background. Black logo, numerals and
lettering. No distribution wording. Address: 4425 6th Ave. Tacoma, Wash on two lines bottom center of label.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1RA.) ET - 15 A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1RA.) ET - 15 - A (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Gardner
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Inc. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1RA.) ET - 15 B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE
1RA.) ET - 15 - B (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Gardner - K. Morrill
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Inc. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
1RA.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^57663 / ^57663 - X (Jul. - Aug., 1965)
Labels on this disc credit the band as WAILERS
45 rpm version of "Hang Up" differs from that on Out of Our Tree album track
LOCATION: Tacoma, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:*
"Hang Up" Album Reissues:
1988.) Side one, track #4 on compilation lp Nuggets Volume 8 The Northwest (Rhino Records RNLP 70032)
1993.) Track #23 on cd compilation album The Boys From Tacoma (Etiquette CD012693)
Known Label Designs:
1PA.) A - B promo label. White background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering.*
1RA.) A - B retail label.. Red background. Black top-hatted logo, numerals and lettering, No distribution wording. Address: P.O. Box 682 Tacoma 1, Wash. on two lines bottom center of label.
NOTE: In Canada the Etiquette label with these songs was very plain. It featured a black label background, no logo with silver numerals and lettering. Made in Canada was top centered above the spindle hole. Below that was Etiquette.in cursive longhand.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1PA.)
1RA.) ET - 19 A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1PA.)
1RA.) ET - 19 - A (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: K. Morrill - J. Greek
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: C.F.G. Pub. Co. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1PA.)
1RA.) ET - 19 B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1PA.
1RA.) ET - 19 - B (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Ron Gardner
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Co. Inc. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
2PA.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^59191 / ^59191 - X (Sep. - Oct., 1965)
Labels on this disc credit the band as WAILERS
LOCATION: Tacoma, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "Out Of Our Tree"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mh4X1fSdpM
This disc is believed to be the first, complete, original pressing of an Etiquette record featuring new label design. Purple background Large stylized e with ETIQUETTE underneath centered above spindle hole. Both in white. Other numerals and lettering black except ETIQUETTE RECORDS INC., TACOMA, WASHINGTON U.S.A. center arced along bottom edge of label in white.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mh4X1fSdpM
"Out Of Our Tree" comp album reissues:
1.) 1993. Track #22 on compilation cd The Boys From Tacoma (Etiquette CD012693)
Known Label Designs:
2PA.) A - B promo label. White background. 2nd logo design. Black e , numerals and lettering. PROMOTIONAL COPY NOT FOR SALE. No distribution wording. ETIQUETTE RECORDS, INC. TACOMA, WASH. U.S.A. center arced along bottom edge of label.
2RA.) A - B retail disc. Purple label background. See description above.*
A-SIDE MATRIX
2PA.) 21 - a
2RA.)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
2PA.) ET - 21 - A (etched)
2RA.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Gardner - Morrill - Ormsby
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub.. Inc. (B.M.I.)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
2PA.) 21 - B
2RA.)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
2PA.) ET - 21 - B (etched)
2RA.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel - Morrill
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Inc. (B.M.I.
MISC NOTES:
2RA.) Monarch Records pressing #s: *59302 / ^59302 - X (Sep. - Oct., 1965)
Split 45 rpm disc with Etiquette's two top bands each performing a side. The Sonics are on the A side.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:*
[HEAR IT HERE] "Christmas........"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpSWrmIz-a8
2PA.) A - B promotional disc. New label design. White label background. Stylized e logo and all numerals/lettering in black including PROMOTIONAL COPY NOT FOR SALE*
2RA.) A - B retail label. Purple background. 2nd stylized e logo with ETIQUETTE below. Both white. All other numerals and lettering black except. ETIQUETTE RECORDS TACOMA, WASH. U.S.A. center arced along bottom edge of label.
b-SIDE MATRIX:
2PA.)
2RA.) 22 - B
b-SIDE STAMPER CODE
2PA.)
2RA) 22 - B - RE (etched)
b-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Gardner - K. Morrill
b-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Inc. (B.M.I.)
MISC NOTES:
Never issued in 45 rpm format
LOCATION: Tacoma, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: The Wailers
RECORDING STUDIO: Wiley / Griffith Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: Bill Wiley
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Side 1, Track #5 on compilation lp Merry Christmas From The SONICS WAILERS GALAXIES
COMPOSER: R. Gardner - K. Morrill
PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Inc. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Never issued in 45 rpm format
LOCATION: Tacoma, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: The Wailers
RECORDING STUDIO: Wiley / Griffith Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: Bill Wiley
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Side 2, Track #3 on compilation lp Merry Christmas From The SONICS WAILERS GALAXIES
HEAR IT HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te0GfwXEV-g
COMPOSER: N. Anderson - R. Gardner - K. Morrill
PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Inc. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Never issued in 45 rpm format
LOCATION: Tacoma, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: The Wailers
RECORDING STUDIO: Wiley / Griffith Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: Bill Wiley
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Side 2, Track #5 on compilation lp Merry Christmas From The SONICS WAILERS GALAXIES
COMPOSER: R. Gardner
PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Inc. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Never issued in 45 rpm format
LOCATION: Tacoma, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: The Wailers
RECORDING STUDIO: Wiley / Griffith Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: Bill Wiley
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3/rpm
DISC NOTES:
Side 1, Track # 2 on compilation lp Merry Christmas From The SONICS WAILERS GALAXIES
HEAR IT HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z5JnzVSEf8
COMPOSER: R. Gardner - K. Morrill
PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Inc. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Album released in mono (UAL 3557) and stereo (UAS 6557) formats. On the stereo disc side 2 track #3 has a background vocal fade out not featured on the mono disc.
1-1.You Won't Lead Me On (R. Wayne Davies)
2. I Want To Walk With You (R. Wayne Davies)
3. Think Kindly Baby (R. Wayne Davies)
4. Out Of Our Tree (K. Morrill - R. Gardner - J. Ormsby)
5. It's You Alone (R. Wayne Davies)
6. Bad Trip (R. Wayne Davies)
2-1. Hold (R. Wayne Davies)
2. My Girl (R. Wayne Davies)
3. Turn And Run (K. Morrill - R. Gardner)
4. Sit In My Room (R. Wayne Davies)
5. Tears Don't Have To Fall (R. Wayne Davies)
6. I'm Looking Down At You (R. Wayne Davies)
LOCATION: Hollywood, CA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: John "Buck" Ormsby, bass - Kent E. Morrill organ and lead singer - Neil Anderson lead guitar - Ron Gardner saxophone and lead singer - Dave Roland drums and lead singer.
RECORDING STUDIO: Western Recording
RECORDING ENGINEER: Ben Jordan
FORMAT:disc
SIZE:12"
SPEED:33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER:
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER:
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES:
1. & 2.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^63191 / ^63191 - X ( Sep. - Oct., 1966)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promo label. White background. Black numerals and lettering including NOT FOR SALE PROMOTION COPY and (on "Think Kindly BABY") "PLUG SIDE"
2.) A - B retail label. Black background. White numerals and lettering.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) ZTSB 122253
2.) ZTSB 122253
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZTSB - 122253 - 1E (etched)
2.) ZTSB - 122253 - 1E (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Wayne Davies
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Unart Music Corp. & Valet Publishing Co., Inc. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) ZTSB 122254
2.) ZTSB 122254
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZTSB - 122254 - 1E (etched)
2.) ZTSB - 122254 - 1E (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER:R. Wayne Davies
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Unart Music Corp. & Valet Publishing Co., Inc. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
2.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^61381 / ^61381 - X (March/April, 1966)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promo label. White background. Black logo, numerals and lettering. PROMOTIONAL COPY NOT FOR SALE
2.) A - B retail label. Black background. White numerals and lettering.
[HEAR IT HERE] "Tears"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMtMs2y8FPI
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) ZTSP 122175
2.) ZTSP 122175
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZTSP 122175 - 1C (etched)
2.) ZTSP 122175 - 1E (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Davies
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Unart & Valet Publishing, Inc. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) ZTSP 122176
2.) ZTSP 122176
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZTSP 122176 - 1D (etched)
2.) ZTSP 122176 - 1E (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: K - Morrill - R. Dangel
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Publishing, Inc. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
2RA.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^61021 / ^61021 - X (Feb. - Mar., 1966)
Artist name on label = WAILERS.
LOCATION: Tacoma, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:*
[HEAR IT HERE] "It's You Alone"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkLdeCuiayE
"It's You Alone compilation album reissues:
1993. Track #25 on comp cd The Boys From Tacoma (Etiquette CD 012693)
Known Label Designs:
2PA.) A - B promo label. White background. Stylized black e logo entered above spindle hole. Other numerals and lettering black.* (6/21/20 ordered discogs. and paid $44 Never received)
2RA) A - B retail label. Purple background. Stylized e centered above spindle hole. with ETIQUETTE below. All other numerals and lettering black except ETIQUETTE RECORDS TACOMA, WASH. U.S.A. centered along bottom edge of label in white
A-SIDE MATRIX:
2PA.)
2RA.) 24 -A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
2PA.)
2RA.) ET - 24 - A (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Ron Davies
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Inc. (B.M.I.)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
2PA.)
2RA.) 24 - B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
2PA.)
2RA) ET - 24 - B (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: K. Morrill - R. Dangel
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub Inc. (B.M.I.)
MISC NOTES:
2PA.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^64010 / ^64010 - X (Nov. - Dec., 1966)
Artist credit on labels = Robin Roberts.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Rockin' Robin Roberts (vocals);
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "You Don't Love Me"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO40FXG2yWc
[HEAR IT HERE] "You Weren't.......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZRZViYaYOY
Known Label Designs:
2PA.) A - B promo label. White background. 2nd, stylized e logo centered above spindle hole with ETIQUETTE below logo. Black, numerals and lettering. including PROMOTIONAL COPY NOT FOR SALE and ETIQUETTE RECORDS, INC. TACOMA, WASH U.S.A. the latter center arced along bottom edge of label.
As far as is known, due to the sudden, untimely death of vocalist, Roberts, no retail A - B discs were pressed/released.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
2PA.) ET - 26 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
2PA.) ^64010 ET - 26 - A (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: T. Raye
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Chappell & Co. (A.S.C.A.P.)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
2PA.) ET - 26- B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
2PA.) ET - 26 - B (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Gardner
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Valet Pub. Inc. (B.M.I.)
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "I'm Determined"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIvbTdr3-ig
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promo disc. White label background with red and green accents. Red ViVA. Other numerals and lettering black. PROMOTIONAL COPY (lower left of spindle hole). NOT FOR SALE (lower right of spindle hole* (11/20/21 purchased and paid Mohawk $21 discogs. 11/28/21 record received NOT promo label )
2.) A - B retail disc. As #1 above, but no PROMOTIONAL COPY NOT FOR SALE wording.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)
2.)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Morrill and Anderson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)
2.)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Morrill and Gardner
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES:
1.) Monarch Records pressing #s: ^64577 / ^64577 - X (Dec., 1966 - Jan., 1967)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED:45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promo label White background. Black numerals and lettering including NOT FOR SALE PROMOTION COPY and, on "You Won't...." PLUG SIDE
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) ZTSP 122968
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZTSP - 122968 - 1E (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Wayne Davies
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Unart Music Corp. and Valet Publishing, Inc. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) ZTSP 122969
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZTSP - 122969 - 1F (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER:R. Wayne Davies
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Unart Music Corp. and Valet Publishing, Ind. (BMI)
MISC NOTES: LP released in the spring of 1968.
Side 1
l. Walk Thru The People [Ron] (R. Gardner)
2. Busy Man [Kent] (Kent Morrill)
3. Thinkin' Out Loud [Ron, Kent] (R. Gardner - K. Morrill)
4. Suddenly [Kent] (R. Gardner - K. Morrill)
5. You Can Fly [Ron, Kent, Dave] (R. Gardner - K. Morrill)
Side 2
l. Early Mornin' Hour [Kent, Ron Dave] (K. Morrill - D. Weaver)
2. Just Friends [Ron] (Woods)
3. Smokestack Lightning [Ron] (Chester Burnett)
4. I Can't Tell You [Ron, Kent] (D. Weaver - B. Ormsby - A. DiMartino)
5. Walk Thru The People [Ron] (R. Gardner)
LOCATION: Hollywood, CA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:Kent Morrill [organ, clavichord]; Buck Ormsby [bass, guitar]; Ron Gardner [piano, sax]; Dave Roland [percussion]; Denny Weaver [guitar].
RECORDING STUDIO: Hollywood Sound Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER:Jack Lees
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^11682
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^11682-X
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "You Can't......."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UM-SigIH_g
[HEAR IT HERE] "Thinking......"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6mnLfuyteA
A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Morrill - Gardner
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER:Morill - Gardner
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES:
B - Side by The Romeos (Not NW)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B retail disc. Goldish label background. Orange graphic accents above spindle hole and around TRIP. All numerals and lettering black.
2.) A - B retail disc. Yellow label background. No graphic accents. Red numerals and lettering.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 1 - 14 - 70 T67 - A (etched wax); TR 67 - A (label)
2.) 1 - 14 - 70 T67 - A (etched wax); TR67 - A (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) None
2.) None
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Not Listed
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Not Listed.
MISC NOTES:
** Discogs shows release year as 1964. "New arrival" copy purchased at Stewart - Sullivan Records Seattle, WA July, 1971
Canadian retail label: Red background. Black crown, numerals and lettering.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:*
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promo disc. Top portion of label white with black Golden Crest (crown) Records. Large DJ centered above spindle hole in green. Bottom portion of label yellow with red accents, red Golden Crest and company name/address. All other numerals and lettering black.*
2.) A - B retail disc. As above, but with black "static" lines across Golden Crest Records in upper white section. No DJ.
A-SIDE MATRIX
1.) CR61641
2.) CR61641
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.) CR61641 (etched wax) X (stamped wax)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel - Greek
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: CFG Publ. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) CR61642
2.) CR61642
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.) CR61642 (etched wax)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel - Greek
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: CFG Publ. (BMI)
MISC NOTES: The discs's Serial Numbers = ET-W-Spec A/B / ET-W-Spec 2 A/B. 2-LP "collectors edition" set.
Disc One: "At The Castle" Side A
1. Wailers' House Party (Dangel - Ormsby - Morrill)
2. Dirty Robber (K. Morrill)
3. San-Ho-Zay (F. King - S. Thompson)
4. Rosalie - Vocal: Robin Roberts (R. Roberts)
5.Shivers (Dangel - Ormsby - Morrill - Burk)
6.Sac O' Woe (Julian Adderly)
Disc One "At The Castle" Side B
1.You've Had Your Chance (Dangel - Greek - Morrill)
2. Limbo Twist (Dangel - Ormsby - Morrill - Burk)
3. All I Could Do Was Cry - Vocal: Gail Harris (B. Davis)
4. I Idolize You - Vocal: Gail Harris (Ike Turner)
5. Zig Zag (Dangel - Ormsby - Morrill)
6. Soul Long
Disc 2: "Greatest Hits" Side A
1. Tall Cool One (Dangel - Greek)
2. Seattle (Dangel)
3. Louie, Louie (Berry)
4. Doin' The Seaside (Wailers)
5. We're Going Surfing (Dangel - Morrill - Ormsby)
6. Road Runner (Dangel - Greek)
Disc 2 "Greatest Hits" Side B
1.You Better Believe It (Dangel - Morrill - Ormsby)
2. Do You Want To Dance (Freeman)
3. Out Of Our Tree (Gardner - Morrill - Ormsby - Anderson)
4. Dirty Robber (Morrill - Greek)
5. Isabella (Unknown)
6. Mashi (Ormsby - Morrill Burk)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES: Etiquette Records / Sea-Port International Records
A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: Disc I - ^22296 / Disc2 - ^22297
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:Disc l - ^22296-X / Disc 2 - ^22297-X
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Known Label Designs:
1.) Black label background
2.) Pink label background
A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER:
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Dangel - Morrill - Greek
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Dangel - J. Greek
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES: Actual Serial Number = ETCD 012693. Subtitle: Anthology 1961-1969. Accompanied by informational/photo booklet
Track #s 23 & 24 listed below as "Hang Up" and "I'm Down" should be "I'm Down" and "Hang Up"
LOCATION: Seattle, WA / Tacoma, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Kent Morrill, Rich Dangel, Mike Burk, Mark Marush, Buck Ormsby, Ron Gardner, Neil Anderson, Dave /Roland, Denny Weaver
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER: (1960s) Joe Boles, Bill Wiley, Don Geis, Kearney Barton, Ben Jordan
FORMAT: compact disc
DISC NOTES:
1, Wailers's House Party
2. Louie Louie
3. Frenzy
4. Mashi
5. Dirty Robber
6. San-Ho-Zay
7. Sac O' Woe
8. Limbo Twist
9, Since You Been Gone
10. Tough Walk
11. Tall Cool One
12. Doin' The Seaside
13. Isabella
14. Zig Zag
15. Shakedown
16. Baby Don't You Do It
17. The Wailer
18. Soul Long
19. You Weren't Using Your Head
20. You Better Believe it
21. Bad Trip
22. Out Of Our Tree
23.Hang Up
24. I'm Down
25. It's You Alone
26. Smokestack Lightnin'
27. Walk Thru The People
MISC NOTES: A "Golden Classics Edition."
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: compact disc
DISC NOTES: *
A-SIDE MATRIX: 521 - 17285
A-SIDE COMPOSER:
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES: 4-Dot label name listed only on rear LP jacket
Side A
1. I Got You / Hang Up
2. If We'd Never Met
Side B
1. Live Wire / Back To You
2. You Weren't Using Your Head
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Kent Morrill, Mike Burk, Buck Ormsby, Ron Gardner, Neil Anderson
RECORDING STUDIO: Audio Recording, InC.
RECORDING ENGINEER: Kearney Barton
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE MATRIX: TAKI 183 - A L - 48488 WE STREX
B-SIDE MATRIX: TAKI 183 - B L - 48488 - X WE STREX
MISC NOTES: From lp Live Wire!!! (Norton 904)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "Livewire"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1nAZSeNmHU
A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Gardner - Morrill
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Morrill - Greek - Dangel
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES:
Sticker on front album jacket = "The Best Of The Wailers 1965 - 67."
Also issued in CD format (Norton CNW 904)
Side One:
1. Out Of Our Tree (Gardner - Morrill - Ormsby)
2. Mercy, Mercy (Covay - Miller)
3. You Weren't Using Your Head (Gardner)
4. Dirty Robber (Morrill - Greek - Dangel)
5. Hang Up (Gardner)|
6. The Wailer (Dangel)
7. I Got Me (Dangel - Morrill)
8. Bama Lama Bama Loo (Penniman)
Side Two:
1. Live Wire (Gardner - Morrill)
2. You Weren't Using Your Head (Gardner)
3. It's You Alone (R. Davies)
4. I'm Down (Lennon - McCartney)
5. Back To You (Gadner - Morrill)
6. Little Sister (Ballard)
7. Hang Up (Gardner)
8. Baby Don't Do It (Holland - Dozier - Holland)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Except for title track, all selections previously released.
A-SIDE MATRIX: NW 904 - A
B-SIDE MATRIX: NW 904 - B
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Ron Gardner
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Penniman
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES: Reissue of vintage Etiquette Records tracks.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: From Norton's "Juke Box Series."
A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER:
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER:
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES: Reissue of vintage Etiquette Records tracks.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: From Norton's "Juke Box Series." Flipside by the Sonics.
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Berry
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES:
Side A
1. Tall Cool One (Dangel - Greek - Morrill)
2. Road Runner (Dangel - Greek)
3. Mau-Mau (Dangel - Greek)
4. Dirty Robber (Dangel - Greek - Morrill)
5. Wailin' (Dangel - Greek)
6. Shanghied (Dangel - Greek)
7. Beat Guitar (Dangel - Greek)
Side B
1. Lucille (Penniman - Collins)
2. Long Gone (Dangel - Greek - Burk)
3. High Wall (Dangel - Greek)
4. Gunnin' For Peter (Dangel - Greek - Morrill)
5. Swing Shift (Dangel - Greek)
6. Snake Pit (Dangel - Greek)
7. Tough Bounce (Dangel - Greek)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE MATRIX: NW - 901 - A
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: All selections G.F.G Pub. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: NW - 901 - B
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: All selections G.F. G. Pub. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Reissue of Etiquette album ETALB - 1 (1962) with addition of Louie Louie (vocal by Rockin' Robin Roberts) as recorded and released on Etiquitte (45) ET - 1. New liner notes and graphics on back jacket cover. Also issued in CD format (902).
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE MATRIX: NW LP 902 - A
B-SIDE MATRIX: NW LP 902 -B - 1
MISC NOTES: First issue of vintage 1958 demonstration recordings.
LOCATION: Seattle, WA.
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO: Commercial Productions.
RECORDING ENGINEER: Lyle Thompson.
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER:
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER:
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MISC NOTES
1.Run To The Border (Kent Morrill)
2. Lookin' For R.B. (Richard Dangel)
3. Cadillac To Mexico (David Kitchen)
4. Shanghaied (R. Dangel - J. Greek)
5. It's You Alone (Ron Wayne Davies)
6. Hey Senorita (Carl Green - Curtis Williams)
7. Mood Elevator (Burrell Palmer)
8. Sweet Dancin' Lady (Rick Wild - K. Morrill]
9. Make Your Move (K. Morrill - J. Ormsby)
10. Lookin' For Some Rhythm & Blues (Rich Dangel - Kent Morrill)
11. You Make Falling In Love So Easy (Rick Wild)
12. Walk On (Kent Morrill)
13. She's The One I Love (Robert Lighthouse)
14. Cadillac To Mexico [Alternate Mix] (David Kitchen)
LOCATION: Seattle, WA / Tacoma, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: (On one or more tracks. Insert "booklet " ascribes individual artists to specific songs) Kent Morrill [lead vocal, piano, organ, Hammond organ]; Richard Dangel [lead guitar]; Buck Omrsby [bass]; Steve Peterson, Ben Smith, Wedge Michaels, Darin Watkins [drums]; Mike Skansie [rhythem guitar, second guitar, slide guitar]; John Goforth [tenor sax, baritone sax]; Kim Eggers [tenor sax, background vocals]; Neil Rush [baritone sax];Doug Mackey [cowbell, background vocals]; Gary Schelhammer [congas]; Michael Kinder [tymbalis]; Cesar Amaral, John Benedetti [trumpet]; Larry Parypa [2nd guitar]; Jeffrey Simmons [Wurlitzer piano]; Cynthia Boggs, Gaye Windson, Billy Stoops [rhythm guitar, background vocals]; Leanne Trevalyan [guiro, congas, background vocals]
RECORDING STUDIO: 55th St. Studios / Uptone Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: Guy Staley, Brandon Pitts / Wes Weresch
FORMAT: compact disc
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Final "new" recordings from The (Fabulous) Wailers
MISC NOTES: This was a collaborative recording project between two Tacoma bands: The Wailers and The Ventures. It was issued in two formats: disc and compact disc. The 33 1/3 LP album format (BH 100-1). Album subtitle on booklet insert cover only: (Two Car Garage) Of Rock ' n Roll. Compact Disc's serial number is BH 100-1. [NOTE: This album is being listed twice in our database: once crediting the Ventures, another crediting the Wailers -- so that their individual discographies are complete.]
VENTURES - WAILERS - 50 YEARS
1. I Hear You Knockin' / Keep A Knockin' (D. Bartholomew - P. King / Richard Penniman)
2. Surf Rider [A.K.A. Spudnick] (N. Edwards - B. Bogle - D. Wilson)
3. Rebel-Rouser (Lee Hazelwood - Duane Eddy)
4. Wailin' (John Greek - Rich Dangel)
5. Out Of Our Tree (Ron Gardner - John Ormsby - Kent Morrill)
6. Let's Go (Lanny Duncan - Robert Duncan)
7. Tequila (Chuck Rio)
8. Needles And Pins (Sonny Bono - Jack Nitzche)
9. Beat Guitar (Kent Morrill - Rich Dangel - John Greek)
10. Dirty Robber (Kent Morrill - Rich Dangel - John Greek)
11. Wild Weekend (T.H. Shannon - P. Todaro
12. California Sun (Henry Glover - Morris Levy)
13. Tall Cool One (John Greek - Rich Dangel - Kent Morrill)
14. When You Walk In The Room (Jackie De Shannon)
15. Wipe Out (Robert E. Berryhill - James E. Fuller - Ronald L. Wilson - Patrick V. Connelly "The Surfaris")
16. Road Runner (John Greek - Rich Dangel)
17. Black Is Black (S. Wadley - T. Hayes - M. Grainger)
18. Louie Louie (Richard Berry)
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RECORDING PERSONNEL: Accompanying booklet insert credits individual artists to specific songs. Bob Spaulding [lead guitar rhythm guitar]; Don Wilson [lead guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals]; Buck Ormsby, Bob Bogle [bass guitar]; Kent Morrill [piano, keyboards, vocals]; Nokie Edwards [lead guitar, bass guitar]; David Carr [keyboards]; Dino Saldo [saxophone]; John Hanford [guitar]; Neil Rush [tenor & baritone sax]; Leon Taylor, Ricky Lynn Johnson, Lee Kix, Russ Kammerer, Dave Roland [drums]; Ann Herring, Gaye Windsor [background vocals]; Gerry McGee [lead guitar, sitar]; Biff Vincent [added vocals]; Kim Eggers [tenor saxophone]; Neil Anderson [guitar]; Ron Gardner [saxophone];
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER: Todd Ensminger, Biff Vincent, Craig Nepp, James Johnson
FORMAT: compact disc
DISC NOTES: Version I: Limited first run of 3000
MISC NOTES: B-side track #7 on the Two Car Garage LP.
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RECORDING PERSONNEL: John Hanford [guitar]; Buck Ormsby [bass guitar]; Kent Morrill [keyboards]; Neil Rush [baritone & tenor sax]; Ricky Lynn Anderson [drums]
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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COMPOSER: Greek - Dangel
MISC NOTES: B-side, track #9 on the Two Car Garage LP
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RECORDING PERSONNEL: John Hanford [guitar]; Buck Ormsby [bass guitar]; Kent Morrill [keyboards, vocals]; Neil Rush [baritone & tenor sax]; Ricky Lynn Johnson [drums].
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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COMPOSER: Berry
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1963/'64 Cataloged, but never pressed/released as a single. The two songs did, however, appear on 1964 Imperial album Tall Cool One (LP - 9262)
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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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