Mercury [IL]

LOCATION: Chicago, IL.
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#MG 20710

ELIGIBLES, The

Mike Fright! The Eligibles At Vegas' New Frontier

1962

MISC NOTES: We've only seen the promo versions of this album, which were issued in mono (MG 20710) and stereo (SR 60710).

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FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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#SRM-1-67

USSERY, JOHN

Ussery

1973

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SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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#SRM-1-700

BALLIN' JACK

Live And In Color

1974

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Side l
1. Runaway People (A. Christian)
2. Tycoon Buffoon (L. Rabb)
3. If You Don't Like My Music (L. Rabb)
4 Peace And Harmony (L. Rabb)

Side 2
1. Two Years (Prelude) (L. Rabb)
2. Big Dealer (L. Rabb - R. Hammon)
3. Special Pride (L. Rabb)
4. Hold On (L. Rabb)

LOCATION:Los Angeles, CA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:Ron Hammon drums, percussion - Luther Rabb bass and lead vocals - Glenn Thomas guitar - Jime Cole sax, flute - King Errison congas
RECORDING STUDIO:Record Plant Los Angeles, CA - Recorded live San Bernadino Swing Auditorium 12/16/73
RECORDING ENGINEER:Gary Kellgren/Lee Kiefer

FORMAT:disc
SIZE:12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:Also released on Musicassette (MCR-4-1-700) and 8 track tape (MC08-1-700

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#SRM 1-672

BALLIN' JACK

Special Pride

1973

MISC NOTES:Also released on Musicassette (MCR 4-1-672) and Stereo 8 tape (MC-1-672)

Side 1
1. This Song (L. Rabb)
2. Come Up Front (L. Rabb)
3. Good Feeling (J. Coile)
4. Sunday Morning (L. Rabb, G. Thomas, R. Hammon)
5. Big Dealer (R. Hammon, L. Rabb)
6. Thunder (T. McFarland, L. Rabb)

Side 2
1. Try To Relax (L. Rabb)
2. Two Years (L. Rabb)
3. Carry Me Back (L. Rabb)
4. Special Pride (L. Rabb)

LOCATION:Los Angeles, CA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:Jim Coile sax, flute, clarinet, vocals - Ronnie Hammon drums, percussion, vibes, vocals - Tim McFarland trombone, vocals - Glenn Thomas guitar, mandolin - Luther Rabb bass, lead vocals

Special thanks to: King Errison congas - Mike Lang keyboards - Jimmie Haskel Moog, additional horns - Tommy Morgan Harmonicas - Victor Feldman vibes - Sherlie Matthews, Myrna Matthews and Carolyn background vocals - Louie Lind and Kenneth Green bells
RECORDING STUDIO:Paramount Recording Studios/Soundlab (mix)
RECORDING ENGINEER:Sy Mitchell/Kerry Mcnabb

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SIZE:12"
SPEED:33 1/3 rpm
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#5159

WEEMS and his ORCHESTRA, TED [PA]

"Go See Seattle" / "Crime Doesn't Pay!"

1948

MISC NOTES: A-side song is a boosterish tune promoting the idea of tourists visiting Seattle. A-side recorded in July 1947, B-side recorded in March 1948.

LOCATION: Chicago
RECORDING PERSONNEL: A-side: Glen Martin (vocals) / B-side: Elmo Tanner (vocals)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: 941
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Martin - Weems
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Feist Music

B-SIDE MATRIX: 1472
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Machi - Tanner - Weems
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#72000

ELIGIBLES, The

"That Carmen Twist" / "Come Back, Music"

1962

MISC NOTES: "From Mercury's album, 'The Eligibles Live At Vegas New Frontier'" is noted on label of promo. The subsequent title of the album was "Mike Fright! The Eligibles At Vegas' New Frontier"

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FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Dolores Harvey
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: La Casa Del Zorro Music

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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Stanley Keyawa, Barney Ide
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Bel-Air Music Co.

#73299

MICHAELS

"Love Is The Way Of Life" / "No Matter What I Do"

1972-07-??

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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:G. Brooks - E. Shuman
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:M.Z. Gordon
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#73401

BALLIN' JACK

"Thunder" / "Try To Relax"

1973

MISC NOTES: Both songs from the Special Pride LP (Mercury SRM - 1 - 672)

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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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1.) A - B promo disc. White label background. Black logo, numerals and lettering.
STEREO / STEREO EDITED VERSION. PROMOTIONAL COPY NOT FOR SALE
2.) A - B retail disc. Reddish label background. White logo. Black numerals and lettering.

A-SIDE MATRIX: 2 - 50123
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 2 - 50123 - PR - 1 (etched)
2.) 2 - 50123 - CS - 4 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: T. McFarland - L. Rabb
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Hyaka Music Co. (ASCAP)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 2 - 50178
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 2 - 50178 - PR - 6 (etched)
2.) 2 - 50178 - CS - 9 (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: L. Rabb
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Hyaka Music Co. (ASCAP)

#73429

BALLIN' JACK

"This Song" / "Sunday Morning"

1973

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SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:L. Rabb
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:L. Rabb - G. Thomas - R. Hammon
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#73437

USSERY, JOHN

"Smile" / "Low Rider"