Sims Records [CA / TN]
LOCATION: Sun Valley, CA / Nashville, TN
OWNER(s): Russell Sims
TIMESPAN: 1950s - California -- 1960s - Tennessee
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Known Label Backgrounds:
California (blue retail)
Tennessee (white promo - orange retail)
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LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Ann Jones (vocals);
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: 101-A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Bill Franks
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: R&R Pub (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 101-B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Bill Franks
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: R&R Pub (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Also issued in 78 rpm format (103) *
Monarch Records pressing #: ^3295 / (Feb. - Mar., 1955)
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Ann Jones and Jimmy Patton [vocals]
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: 103 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 45 - S - 103 - A (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Bill Franks
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: R.& R. Pub. (BMI)
MISC NOTES: A-side is a duet by Ann Jones & Jimmy Patton. Also issued in 78 rpm format (103) *
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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B-SIDE MATRIX: 103-B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^3019 45 - S - 103 - B (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Don Grashey - Buddy DeVal
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Dandelion Music (BMI)
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LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Jimmy Patton [vocals]
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: 104 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 45 - S - 104 - A (etched) ^5196
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Lake Celly
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: R. & R. Pub. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 104 - B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 45 - S - 104 - B (etched) ^5197
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Jolonsa - Clara Gaspard
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Dandelion Music (BMI)
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Monarch Records pressing #s: ^6709 / ^6710 (Oct. - Nov., 1955)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: 105 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 45 - S - 105 - A (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Bill Franks
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: R & R Publishing Co. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 105 - B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 45 - S - 105 - B (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Lonnie Coleman
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Dandelion Music (BMI)
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LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Jimmy Patton [vocals]
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
Bootleg reproductions of this disc seem to abound!! At least some 45s have Sims Records location as Hollywood,while others list Mariano. Additionally, there are discs pressed. multi-colored vinyl.
Actual number on disc label may be 45- 117
A-SIDE MATRIX:
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Patton - Sims
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: R & R Pub. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Peavey - Shell - Sims
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: R & R Pub. (BMI)
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LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Dennis Roberts [vocals]
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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Known Label Designs
1.) A - B promo label. White background. Black numerals and lettering including DEE JAY
2.) A - B retail label. Orange background. Black numerals and lettering.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 145 - A
2.) 145 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZTSB83350 - 1A 25 (etched)
2.) ZTSB83350 - 1A 25 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Jimmie Rodgers
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Peer (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 145 - B
2.) 145 - B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ZTSB83351 - 1A 25 (etched)
2.) ZTSB83551 - 1A 25 (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Keith Colley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Burdette Music (BMI)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promo label. While background . Black numerals and lettering including: DISC JOCKEY
2.) A - B retail label. Orange background. Black numerals and lettering.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) ZTSB 95666
2,) ZTSB 95666
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 227 ZTSB 95666 - A (etched)
2.) 227 ZTSB 95666 - A (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Joe Poovey
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: English Music, Inc. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) ZTSB 95667
2.) ZTSB 95667
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 227 ZTSB 95667 - A (etched)
2.) 227 ZTSB 95667 - A (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Leslie Lyles
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Acuff - Rose (BMI)
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LOCATION: Nashville, TN
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Johnny O'Keefe (lead vocals); the Jordanaires (backing vocals)
RECORDING STUDIO: Columbia Recording Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 337A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 337A ZTSB132426 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: J. O'Keefe - J. Cole
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: English Music (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 337B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 337B ZTSB 132427 (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: J. O'Keefe
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Blue Spruce Music (BMI)