Donna [CA]
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA.
OWNER(s): Bob Keane
TIMESPAN:
MISC NOTES:
MISC NOTES: National re-release of Nite Owl #N-10
LOCATION: Seattle
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Ron Holden (vocals); with The Thunderbirds
RECORDING STUDIO: Acme
RECORDING ENGINEER: Fred Rasmussen
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B retail disc. Light blue label background. White box lettered DONNA centered above spindle hole across black pony-tailed girl's profiled head logo. Other numerals and lettering dark blue. White border around outside edge of label.
2..) A - B retail disc. Light blue label background. Light blue box lettered DONNA centered above spindle hole across dark blue pony-tailed girl's profiled head logo. Other numerals and lettering dark blue
3.) A - B retail disc. Black label background. Black box lettered DONNA with light blue outline centered above spindle hole across light blue pony-tailed girl's profiled head logo. Silver numerals and lettering, Light blue circled black border around outside edge of label.
4.) A - B retail disc. As #2 above, but with dark blue circled border around outside light blue edge of label.
"Love You So" Album Reissues:
1.) Track on compilation album A Barrel Of Oldies (Del-FI DFLP - 1219)
"My Babe" Album Reissues:
1.) Track on compilation album A Barrel Of Oldies (Del-Fi DFLP - 1219)
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 45 N - 10 - A (etched wax) DO - 1159 - 221 (label)
2.) DO - 1159 - 221 (etched wax); DO - 1159 - 221 (label)
3.) DO - 1159 - 221 (etched wax); DO - 1159 - 221 (label)
4.) 45 N - 10 - A (etched wax); DO - 1159 - 221 (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE
1.) ^31893 (August/September, 1959)
2.) ^35056 (April/May, 1960)
3.) ^45056 (April/May, 1960)
4.) ^31893 (August/September, 1959)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Ron Holden
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravilla Music (BMI
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 45 N - 10 - B (etched wax); DO - 1159 - 222 (label)
2.) DO - 1159 - 222 (etched wax); DO - 1159 - 222 (label)
3.) DO - 1159 - 222 (etched wax); DO - 1159 - 222 (label)
4.) 45 N - 10 - B (etched wax); DO - 1159 - 222 (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^31894 (August/September, 1959)
2.) ^35056 - X (April/May, 1960)
3.) ^35056 - X (April/May, 1960)
4.) ^31894 (August/September, 1959)
B-SIDE COMPOSER:Ron Holden
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravilla Music (BMI)
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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "Lonely Guy"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u4HEYSY_Ug
[HEAR IT HERE] "Jo Jo........"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pgz4aMmSxo
Known Label Variations:
1.) A - B promotional disc. Cream white with black & white DONNA logo. Black numerals and lettering with words SAMPLE COPY NOT FOR SALE
"Lonely Guy" Album Reissues:
196?. Side one, track #2 on compilation album A Barrel Of Oldies (Del-Fi DFLP-1219)
1984. Side one, Track #2 on compilation lp You Found The Vocal Group Sound.(Solid Smoke Records SS-8033, San Francisco, CA)
1987. Side two, track #5 on compilation album East Side Story Vol. 3 (Macola Records Hollywood, CA ESS-G #2003)
1999. Track #5 on compilation cd East Side Story Vol. 6. (East Side Records 644250100624).
1999. Side one, track #5 on compilation album East Side Story Vol. 6 (Macola Records Hollywood CA ESR 1006)
19??. Side one, Track #2 on compilation lp East Side Story Vol. 9 (Trojan Music Co. "Trenton" Los Angeles, CA. LP - 1009)
Unknown. Side one, track #2 on compilation album East Side Story Vol. 9 (Macola Records Hollywood, CA LP - 2009)
2005. Track #2 on compilation cd Doo-Wop Favorites By The Gallahads (Nite-Owl NOCD - 220)
"Jo Jo" Album Reissues:
2005. Track #12 on cd compilation album Doo-Wop Favorites By The Gallahads (Nite-Owl NOCD - 220)
A-SIDE MATRIX: DO - 260 - 235
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^34361 (ca. January, 1960)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Markulis - J. Pipkin
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravilla Music, Inc. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: DO - 260 - 236
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^34361 - X (ca. January, 1960)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: B. Dixon - J. Pipkin - T. Smith - E. Rouse)
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravilla Music, Inc. (BMI)
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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "Suzie Jane"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ceeklWQcIA
"Gee, But I'm Lonesome" Album Reissues:
1.) No Date. Side 1, track #3 on (unofficial) compilation album Angel. (Angel Records
#100 Miami, FL)
Known Label Designs:
1,) A - B promotional disc. White label background. Black pony-tailed girl's head logo centered above spindle hole. Black outlined boxed lettering DONNA centered through logo. All other numerals and lettering black. No promo wording.
2.) A - B retail disc. Light Blue label background. Dark blue pony-tailed girl's head logo centered above spindle hole. Dark blue outlined boxed lettering DONNA centered through logo. All other numerals and lettering dark blue.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 45 - DF - 660 - 254 M circled 1 (etched wax); DO - 660 - 254 (label)
2.) 45 - DF - 660 - 254 M circled 1 (etched wax); DO - 660 - 254 (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^35755 ( )
2.) ^35755 ( )
A-SIDE COMPOSER: B. Johnston
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Darwin Music (BMI
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 45 - DF - 660 - AXX - 2 (etched wax); Illeg. (label)
2.) 45 - DF - 660 - AXX 258 M circled 1 (etched wax); DO - 660 - 258 (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^35758 - X ( )
2.) ^35754 - X ( )
B-SIDE COMPOSER:R. Holden - B. Johnston
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravilla Music, Inc. (BMI)
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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:4 5 rpm
DISC NOTES:
with The Thunderbirds
[HEAR IT HERE] "Everything's Gonna......"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptNyjBGgrVY
Known Label Designs
1.) A - B promotional disc. White label background. Black logo, numerals and lettering. No promo/audition wording.
2.) A - B retail disc. Light blue label background. Dark blue pony-tailed girl's head logo centered above spindle hole. Dark blue outlined boxed letters DONNA centered through logo. All other numerals and lettering dark blue.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 45 DO - 860 - 255 (etched wax); DO - 860 - 255 (label)
2.) 45 DO - 860 - 255 (etched wax); DO - 860 - 255 (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^36413 ( )
2.) ^36413 ( )
A-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Holden - B. Johnston
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maraville Music, Inc. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 45 - DO - 660 - 259 - RE (etched wax)l DO - 860 - 259 (label)
2.) 45 - DO - 660 - 259 - RE (etched wax): DO - 860 - 259 (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^35760 ( )
2.) ^35760 ( )
B-SIDE COMPOSER:R. Holden - B. Johnston
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravilla Music, Inc. (BMI)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "Your Line....."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRH7RKmhYrE
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promotional disc. White label background. Black pony-tailed girl's head logo centered above spindle hole. Black outlined boxed lettering DONNA centered through logo. All other numerals and lettering black. No promotional wording.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 45 - DO - 1160 - 313 RE - 1 (etched wax); DO - 1160 - 313 (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^37346 (Nov./Dec., l960)
A-SIDE COMPOSER:R. Holden - B. Johnston
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maraville Music Inc. )BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)45 - DO - 1160 - 269 RE - 1 (etched wax); DO - 1160 - 269 (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^37346 (Nov./Dec., l960)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Holden - B. Johnston
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravilla Music, Inc. (BMI)
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LOCATION:
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B promotional disc. White label background. Black pony-tailed girl's head logo centered above spindle hole. Black outlined boxed letter DONNA centered through logo. All other numerals and lettering black. No promo wording.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 45 - DO - 1260 - 256 (etched wax); DO - 1260 - 256 (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^37761 ( )
A-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Holden - B. Johnston
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravalla Music, Inc. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 45 - DO - 12860 - 320 (etched wax); DO - 1260 - 320 (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^37570 (Dec., 1960 / Jan., 1961)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Ron Holden
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravalla Music, Inc., (BMI)
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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Music by The Velveteens
[HEAR IT HERE] 'So Dearly"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2jZ5Sc2vg4
[HEAR IT HERE] "Bring Me........"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e4WYZMGr60
"So Dearly" Album Reissues:
1987 Side one, track #3 on compilation lp East Side Story Vol. 3 (Marola Records Hollywood, CA ESS 6003)
1999. Track #11 on compilation cd East Side Story Vol. 6. (Eastside Records 0644250100624)
2018. Side two, track #5 on compilation lp East Side Story Vol. 6 (Marcola Records Hollywood, CA ESR 1006)
Unknown. Side two, track #6 on compilation album East Side Story Vol. 9 (Marcola Records Hollywood, CA LP 2009)
"Bring Me Happiness" Album Reissues:
1987. Side one, track #3 on compilation lp East Side Story Vol. 3 (Macola Records Hollywood, CA ES -G 2003)
Unk. Side two, track #2 on compilation lp Fabulous Oldies Volume 2. (Fabulous Sounds Records Los Angeles, CA #FS 1002)
Known Label Designs
1.) A - B retail disc. Black label background. Teal pony-tailed girl's head centered above spindle hole. Teal outlined boxed lettered DONNA centered through logo. Silver numerals and lettering except label address centered arced along bottom of label edge. Teal circle outlining edge of label.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 45 - ED - 161 - 324 (etched wax); ED - 161 - 324 (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:J
1.) ^38659 (Jan., l961)
A-SIDE COMPOSER:R. Pando - R. Valdez
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravilla Music, Inc. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 45 - ED - 161 - 325 (etched wax); ED - 161 - 325 (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^ 38659 - X (Jan., l961)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: R. Pando
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravilla Music, Inc. (BMI)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:*
Artist name as printed on disc label: BOBBY SWANSON and The Sonics
A-SIDE MATRIX: D0 - 162 - 420
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: B. Swanson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravilla Music Inc. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: DO - 162 - 421
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: B. Swanson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravilla Music Inc. (BMI)
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"The Answer To Love" reissued in 45 rpm format under artist name GALLAHADS, THE (Collectables #3944)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
DISC NOTES:
[HEAR IT HERE] "This Letter......."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMcTeT9FHiY
[HEAR IT HERE] "The Answer......."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS8A5IPR6aE
Known Label Designs:
1.) A B promo disc. White label background black outlined label name. Black logo, numerals and lettering. PROMOTIONAL upper left of spindle hole. NOT FOR SALE upper right of spindle hole.
"The Answer To Love." One promo disc seen on-line with date June 14, 1962 rubber stamped on it.
2.) A - B retail disc. Black label background. Teal blue pony tailed girl's head logo centered above spindle hole. Black box - lettered DONNA outlined in teal centered through logo. All other numerals and lettering silver. Teal circle around outer edge of label.
"This Letter To You" Album Reissues:
1984. "This Letter To You" side two, track #6 on compilation lp You Found The Vocal Sound (Smoke Records SS-8033 San Francisco, CA)
Unknown.. "This Letter To You" side 1, track #5 on (unofficial) compilation album Angel. (Angel Records #100 Miami, FL)
2005. As "This Letter Is You" by The Gallahads, track #9 on cd compilation album Doo-Wop Favorites By The Gallahads (Nite-Owl NOCD - 220)
"The Answer" Album Reissues:
1984. The Answer To Love" side one, track #8 on compilation lp You Found The Vocal Sound (Smoke Records SS-8033 San Francisco, CA)
2005. Track #4 As The Gallahads on cd compilation album Doo-Wop Favorites By The Gallahads (Nite-Owl NOCD - 220)
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) DF - 362 - 432 (etched wax); DF - 362 - 432 (label)
2.) DF - 432 - 432 (etched wax); DF - 362 - 432 (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^42405 (February/March, l962
2.) ^42405 (February/March, 1962)
A-SIDE COMPOSER:Jimmy Pipkin
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravilla Mus. Inc. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) DF - 362 - 433 (etched wax); DF - 362 - 433 (label)
2.) DF - 362 - 433 (etched wax); DF - 362 - 433 (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^42404 (February/March, l962
2.) ^42404 (February/March, 1962)
B-SIDE COMPOSER:Jimmy Pipkin
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Maravella Mus. Inc (BMI)
Side One
1. Here I Come (Ron Holden - Bruce Johnston)
2. Everything's Gonna Be Alright (Ron Holden - Bruce Johnston)
3. Gee, But I'm Lonesome (Bruce Johnston
4. Susie Jane (Ron Holden - Bruce Johnston)
5. Let No One Tell You (Ron Holden - Bruce Johnston)
Side Two
1. Love You So (Ron Holden)
2. My Babe (Ron Holden)
3. True Love Can Be (Ron Holden - Bruce Johnston)
4. Seeing Double (Ron Holden - Robert Klein - Bruce Johnston)
5. Do I Have The Right (Ron Holden - Bruce Johnston)
6. Your Line Is Busy (Ron Holden - Bruce Johnston)
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION: Los Angeles
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Ron Holden (vocals);
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER: Bob Keane (producer);
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE MATRIX: DLP 2111 - 1
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^2626
B-SIDE MATRIX: DLP 2111 - 2
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^2626 - X