Drift Records

LOCATION: 2225 North Lombard, Portland, OR
OWNER(s): William B. Roberts
TIMESPAN: 1958-1961
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MISC NOTES: This Drift label disc was promoted on the TEEN KINGS' dance posters, but it is unknown if the two advertised songs were ever recorded, let alone, pressed.  If, however, they were recorded, they were likely cut in Portland.

LOCATION: Portland, OR
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MISC NOTES: In addition to the original release, reproduction Drift 45s were marketed later. One pressing has a green label background.  Another features a yellow/gold  label background.  On both reproduction labels bird logo is outlined in brown. All numerals, lettering and other accents are brown.

LOCATION: Portland, OR.
RECORDING PERSONNEL: BENNY CLIFF (vocals);  BENNY CLIFF TRIO (instrumental backing).
RECORDING STUDIO: Rex Recording(?)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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Known Label Designs:
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A - B retail label (original). Sky Blue background. Brown logo outline,  accent lines, numerals and lettering.*
2.) A - B retail label (repro). Light green background. Brown logo outline, accent lines, numerals and lettering.
3.) A - B retail label. (repro). Gold background. Black logo outline, accent lines, numerals and lettering.

A-SIDE MATRIX: R 1441 - 1
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) R 1441   1 (stamped)
2.) DRIFT - 1441 - ret - A (etched)
3.) 1441 - A  re
A-SIDE COMPOSER:  T. "Texas" Tyler

B-SIDE MATRIX: R 1441 - 2
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) R 1441  2 (stamped)
2.) DRIFT 1441 - re  - B (etched)
3.) 1441 - 2 - re
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Benny Cliff

"Shake Um Up Rock" album reissues:
2002. Side One, Track #1 on Shake Um Up Rock (Norton Records 912) compilation LP.

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LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Accompanied by The PALMERS
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX:
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Roger Martin
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Roger Martin
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MISC NOTES: B-side = The "Official Centennial Song 1859-1959." Non-photo cardboard picture sleeve

LOCATION: Oregon
RECORDING PERSONNEL:The Whipporwills [vocals]; The Bluecoats [A-side instrumental accompaniment]; Benny Cliff Trio [B-side instrumental; accompaniment].
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: R - 1446 - 1
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: R - 1446 1 [stamped]
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Milt Kleeb - Bill Eller

B-SIDE MATRIX: R - 1446 - 2
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: R - 1446 2 [stamped]
B-SIDE COMPOSER: J. Meifort - J. Campbell - J. Roberts - C. Burley

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LOCATION: Portland, OR.
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Donnie Dean (vocals); Fred Scott (sax); accompanied by The "D" Notes
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: R 1451-1
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B-SIDE MATRIX: R 1451-2
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"Frankie and Johnny" Album Reissues:
 2002. As DONNIE DEAN AND THE D NOTES side one, track #2 on Shake Um Up Rock compilation LP (Norton Records NW 912)

 

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