THE FIREBALLS - 3 LP'S - THE FIREBALLS - TORQUAY - GUNSHOT - ALL ON COLORED VINYL OF THESE FIREBALLS LP'S ARE SELLING FOR $199.99 ON THE FEW SITES THAT STILL HAVE SEALED TITLES LONG OUT OF PRINT TITLES AVAILABLE 

PLUS 14 VENTURES COLORED VINYL LIMITED EDITIONS TO 1000 PIECES EACH ON 180 GRAM VINYL. BOTH OF THESE BANDS INFLUENCED THE SURF BAND INSTRUMENTSL CRAZE OF THE 60'S AND GIVE THE LISTENER THE FELL OF WHAT INSPIRED THE ERA. plus THE VENTURES 4 ORIGINAL LP'S IN MONO IN A 2 LP SET

+ BONUS OF THE A NONE FIREBALLS/VENTURES INSTRUMENTALS ALBUMS WITH VARIOUS ARTISTS LP "MORE BIG GUITARS" PLUS AN ADDITIONAL TITLE OF LINK WRAY & THE WRAYMEN  SEALED Analog LP -

THE FIREBALLS & VENTURES WERE ONE OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUMENTAL BANDS THAT INFLUENCED THE EVOLUTION OF SURF BANDS & MUSIC. THEY WERE ONE OF THE FIRST BESIDES - LINK WRAY - DUANE EDDY THAT HAD THIS EXCITING GUITAR BASED INSTRUMENTALS. WHEN YOU LISTEN TO THEIR LP'S YOU WILL SEE WHY THEIR TRACKS WERE COVERED BY ALMOST ALL SURF BANDS. THESE ARE TRUELY RARE COLLECTIBLE MASTERPIECE OF VINYL.

High definition analog colored vinyl limited edition pressing for superior fidelity. The nicest thing you can do for your stylus and ears. The ultimate record – the way music was meant to be heard. Out of Print forever!!

THE FIRBALLS - retrospective featuring the very best of George Tomsco and the Fireballs.  Producer Norman Petty may have been a freakin' a-hole, but he helped a number of West Texas musicians get their sounds onto record. From seminal rock-gods like Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison to "who's that?" folks like Terry Noland and "Peanuts" Wilson, Southwestern rock 'n' roll owes a tip of the Hatlo hat to Petty's precise, sympathetic production work.

The Fireballs were the best guitar instrumental group in US rock 'n' roll. [We are talking non-surf guitar groups, lest some beach-nuts jump my baggies for this statement.]

The Fireballs were built around the harmonic, tough, deft and soulful pickin' of leader George Tomsco. Tomsco is one of the best rock guitarists, IMHO. His is an instantly recognizable sound, equally full of subtlety and fire. He wrote much of the group's repertoire, and despite a swinging-door policy that reduced the group, at one point, from quintet to trio, Tomsco's musical vision saw the group through many changes with grace.

These discs are a spot-on compilation of the Fireballs' best work with Petty.  If you like guitar instrumentals, you will have kittens repeatedly whilst listening to these LP's. Choice tracks such as Torquay, FIREBALL (a super minor-key gem), TUFF N NUFF, QUITE A PARTY, CHEIF WHOOP IN KOFF, BULLDOG, FOOT TAPPER, NEARLY SUNRISE, et al, will guide you to guitar heaven!

I believe these LPS are long out of print. Don't hesitate to acquire it a truly class act like the Fireballs!  

This is a price that is so low compared to purchasing any quality CD that still will never compare to vinyl. Don't Miss Out on this deal while available. 

The Fireballs - Torquay LP
 
  Crashing out of Raton, New Mexico in the early '60s, the Fireballs' echoey, sonic blasts (recorded by the legendary Norman Petty) would, for all time, set a high-standard for guitar-driven instrumentals. These  releases feature the group's classic Top Rank, Warwick, and Dot label material, and more (including the top-forty smashes "Torquay" and Bulldog"), plus loads more firecracker guitar workouts.

First up: the band's ultra-rare 1960 debut album, The Fireballs (with bonus tracks), the incredible Torquay album (with bonus tracks), and Gunshot! a rarities collection filled with crunchy single-sides, original foreign-only 45's, and cuts that have never been issued in the U.S. until now. Fireballs leader, composer and main Strat-slinger George Tomsco supplied us with rare photos and memorabilia from his personal collection and penned the detailed notes for each disc!

TRACK LISTING

Torquay
Alone
Joey's Song
Last Date
Cheif Whoop-in-Koff
El Ringo
Wheels
Honey
Rawhide
Tuff-A-Nuff
Dumbo
Quite A Party
Clink Clink Classic*
Sptnich *
Power Packed *

*bonus tracks

The Fireballs - Gunshot! LP
 
  Crashing out of Raton, New Mexico in the early '60s, the Fireballs' echoey, sonic blasts (recorded by the legendary Norman Petty) would, for all time, set a high-standard for guitar-driven instrumentals. These  releases feature the group's classic Top Rank, Warwick, and Dot label material, and more (including the top-forty smashes "Torquay" and Bulldog"), plus loads more firecracker guitar workouts.

Gunshot! is a rarities collection filled with crunchy single-sides, original foreign-only 45's, and cuts that have never been issued in the U.S. until now. Fireballs leader, composer and main Strat-slinger George Tomsco supplied us with rare photos and memorabilia from his personal collection and penned the detailed notes!

TRACK LISTING

Gunshot
Yacky Doo
Rik-A-Tik
Doop
Joshi
Carioca
Don't Lie To Me
Really Big Time
Almost Paradise
Sweet Talk
Sneakers
I Doubt It
Rick-A-Tik (alt. version)
Find Me A Golden Street

The Fireballs - The Fireballs LP
 
  Crashing out of Raton, New Mexico in the early '60s, the Fireballs' echoey, sonic blasts (recorded by the legendary Norman Petty) would, for all time, set a high-standard for guitar-driven instrumentals. These  releases feature the group's classic Top Rank, Warwick, and Dot label material, and more (including the top-forty smashes "Torquay" and Bulldog"), plus loads more firecracker guitar workouts.
First up: the band's ultra-rare 1960 debut album, The Fireballs (with bonus tracks), the incredible Torquay album (with bonus tracks), and Gunshot! a Sundazed rarities collection filled with crunchy single-sides, original foreign-only 45's, and cuts that have never been issued in the U.S. until now. Fireballs leader, composer and main Strat-slinger George Tomsco supplied us with rare photos and memorabilia from his personal collection and penned the detailed notes for each disc!

TRACK LISTING

Torquay
Guess What
Panic Button
Let There Be Love
Nearly Sunrise
Long Long Ponytail
Bulldog
I Wonder Why
Foot Patter
Blind Date
Kissin'
Cry Baby
Wicked Tee-Kee*
Tuff-A-Nuff*

*bonus tracks

The Ventures recorded their greatest hit before they even had a record deal. "Walk Don't Run" was recorded in 1959 but no record company would sign them so, in the end, they started up Horizon Records and produced it themselves. It wasn't until it gained airplay as a radio news signature tune that it finally made its way to No.2 on the US Billboard charts.

The Ventures had formed in 1959 when Don Wilson and Bob Bogle started to play small clubs in the American Northwest. They later added Nokie Edwards (bass) and Howie Johnson (drums) and the resultant guitar-driven instrumental sound was the genesis of the 'surf-music' genre (although they, themselves, do not accept that label). Mel Taylor would later join the band as replacement for Johnson when an accident left him with spinal damage, and when Taylor died in 1996, his son, Leon, took up his sticks. The line-up has changed at times over the years but the trademark sound remains.

Since this early beginning, they have continued to tour and record, but the height of their popularity was in the 1960s. They have sold over 110 million albums during the course of their long career and, at one point, had five albums in the US Billboard top 100 at the same time.

Their musical virtuosity has inspired following generations, from The Beatles and The Eagles to Elton John and onto Aerosmith and The Go-Go's. Although the fame of the Ventures declined somewhat during the 1970s, interest was revived when the Punks and New Wavers reclaimed the music as their own.

THE VENTURES HAWAII FIVE-O 180g LP (CLEAR VINYL)

Features:
• Limited Edition of 1000 copies
• High Definition 180g Vinyl
• Clear Translucent Colored Vinyl
• Sourced from Original Analog Dolton & Liberty Records' Tapes
• Precise Artwork Restoration

Selections:
Side One:
1. Hawaii Five-O
2. Lovin' Things
3. Galveston
4. The Letter
5. Don't Give In To Him
6. Theme From "A Summer Place"
Side Two:
1. Medley: Spooky / Traces / Stormy
2. Medley: Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
3. Games People Play
4. I Can Hear Music
5. Dizzy

THE VENTURES SUPER PSYCHEDELICS 180g LP (BLUE VINYL)

Limited to 1000 Copies!
High Definition 180g Blue Translucent Colored Vinyl! Gatefold Jacket! Includes Exciting Full Color Photo-Story of the Ventures! Sourced From Original Dolton & Liberty Records' Reels!

If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

Features:
• Limited Edition of 1000 copies
• High Definition 180g Vinyl
• Blue Translucent Colored Vinyl
• Gatefold Jacket
• Includes Exciting Full Color Photo-Story of the Ventures
• Sourced from Original Analog Dolton & Liberty Records' Tapes
• Precise Artwork Restoration

Selections:
1. Strawberry Fields Forever
2. Psychedelic Venture
3. Western

4. Guitar Psychedelics
5. Kandy Koncoction
6. Reflections
7. A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
8. Endless Dream
9. Vibrations
10. Psyched-Out
11. 1999 A.D.
12. Happy Together

THE VENTURES WILD THINGS! 180g LP (YELLOW VINYL)

Limited to 1000 Copies!
High Definition 180g Yellow Translucent Colored Vinyl! Sourced From Original Dolton & Liberty Records' Reels!

If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

Features:
• Limited Edition of 1000 copies
• High Definition 180g Vinyl
• Yellow Translucent Colored Vinyl
• Sourced from Original Analog Dolton & Liberty Records' Tapes
• Precise Artwork Restoration

Selections:
Side One:
1. Wild Thing
2. Fuzzy And Wild
3. Sweet Pea
4. Wild And Wooly
5. Wild Child
6. Summer In The City
Side Two:
1. The Pied Piper
2. Wild Trip
3. Hanky Panky
4. Wildcat
5. How Now Wild Cow
6. The Work Song

THE VENTURES THE VENTURES ON STAGE 180g LP (RED VINYL)

Limited to 1000 Copies!
High Definition 180g Red Translucent Colored Vinyl Sourced From Original Dolton & Liberty Records' Reels!

If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

Features:
• Limited Edition of 1000 copies
• High Definition 180g Vinyl
• Red Translucent Colored Vinyl
• Sourced from Original Analog Dolton & Liberty Records' Tapes
• Precise Artwork Restoration

Selections:
Side One:
From Japan
1. Wipe-Out
2. Journey To The Stars
3. Slaughter On 10th Avenue
4. Caravan
Side Two:
From England
1. Pedal Pusher
2. Apache '65
3. Bumble Bee
From The United States
4. Driving Guitars
5. Medley (Walk, Don't Run; Perfidia; Lullaby of the Leaves)
6. Yellow Jacket

THE VENTURES MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY 180g LP (CLEAR VINYL)

Limited Edition 180g Clear Vinyl LP! Re-mastered From Original Analogue Tapes!

If ever there was a "band that launched a thousand bands," it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn't as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be "big in Japan" over the years, the Ventures were the country's first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures' catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records' reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

"For an album that yielded not a single hit (and which was one of five long-players released by the band in 1962), Mashed Potatoes and Gravy (later retitled The Ventures' Beach Party) is one hell of an enjoyable album and still a very solid and substantial album, over 40 years later. The group's sound was lean and mean all the way through, whether doing a respectful cover of George Gershwin's "Summertime" or raucous renditions of "Lucille," "Poison Ivy," and "Hully Gully." Even the seeming throwaway numbers, such as "Hot Summer (Asian Mashed)," with its faux-Eastern embellishments, and the soaring "Spudnik," are played with such virtuosity and spirit that they demand attention, and there are a surprising number of vocals on this album, albeit mostly of the nature of choruses on songs like "The Wah-Watusi" and "Hully Gully."" - Bruce Eder, allmusic

Features:
• Limited Edition
• 180g Vinyl
• Clear Vinyl
• Re-mastered From Original Dolton & Liberty Records' Analogue Tapes
• Precise artwork restoration

Selections:
Side One:
1. Lucille
2. Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)
3. Hernando's Hideaway
4. Mashed Potato Time
5. Summertime
6. Hot Summer (Asian Mashed)
Side Two:
1. Poison Ivy
2. The Wah-Watusi
3. Instant Mashed
4. Scratch
5. Hully Gully (Baby)
6. Spudnik

THE VENTURES COLORFUL VENTURES 180g LP (BLUE VINYL)

Limited Edition 180g Blue Vinyl LP! Re-mastered From Original Analogue Tapes!

If ever there was a "band that launched a thousand bands," it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn't as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be "big in Japan" over the years, the Ventures were the country's first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures' catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records' reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

The Ventures present a setlist of 12 colorful songs including "Blue Moon", "Green Leaves of Summer", "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" and more!

Features:
• Limited Edition
• 180g Vinyl
• Blue Vinyl
• Re-mastered From Original Dolton & Liberty Records' Analogue Tapes
• Precise artwork restoration

Selections:
Side One:
1. Blue Moon
2. Yellow Jacket
3. Bluer Than Blue
4. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
5. Green Leaves of Summer
6. Blue Skies
Side Two:
1. Greenfields
2. Red Top
3. White Silver Sands
4. Yellow Bird
5. Orange Fire
6. Silver City

THE VENTURES ANOTHER SMASH 180g LP (RED VINYL)

 THE VENTURES THE VENTURES 180g LP (YELLOW VINYL)

Limited Edition 180g Yellow Vinyl LP! Re-mastered From Original Analogue Tapes!

If ever there was a "band that launched a thousand bands," it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn't as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be "big in Japan" over the years, the Ventures were the country's first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures' catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records' reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

The 1961 release features the hits "Perfidia" and "Ram Bunk Shush". The album, along with Another Smash, wrote the blueprint the group would follow through the years - including hit singles and surrounding them with covers of pop and rock tunes.

Features:
• Limited Edition
• 180g Vinyl
• Yellow Vinyl
• Re-mastered From Original Dolton & Liberty Records' Analogue Tapes
• Precise artwork restoration

Selections:
Side One:
1. The Shuck
2. Detour
3. Ram-Bunk-Shush
4. Hawaiian War Chant
5. Perfidia
6. Harlem Nocturne
Side Two:
1. Blue Tango
2. Ups 'n Downs
3. Lonesome Town
4. Torquay
5. Wailin'
6. Moon Of Manakoora

THE VENTURES WALK DON'T RUN 180g LP (GREEN VINYL)

If ever there was a "band that launched a thousand bands," it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn't as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be "big in Japan" over the years, the Ventures were the country's first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures' catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records' reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

The Ventures' debut album contains songs like "Raunchy", "My Own True Love (Tara's Theme)", "Night Train", "Sleep Walk" and of course, the title track, the hit "Walk, Don't Run".

"This debut album by the Ventures is surprisingly good, considering that it was recorded in a huge rush, during an era when all concerned couldn't help but know that rock & roll albums (apart from those by Elvis Presley) generally didn't sell very well -- indeed, the fact that it is so good speaks volumes about the class and talent of the group at this early point in their history. With a sudden and totally unexpected number two national hit in "Walk, Don't Run" and a burgeoning demand for live performances, the quartet went in and recorded the best 11 tracks they knew to get a long-player together, all done in such a hurry that the members themselves couldn't stay around long enough to be photographed for the cover (those are stand-ins). The result is surprisingly sophisticated in its use of stereo (then still relatively unusual in rock & roll, stereo LPs having only debuted three years earlier, and largely confined to classical recordings), dividing the sound of the band quite neatly on two sides, thus giving LP purchasers a treat that owners of the single "Walk, Don't Run" would miss -- not only the sound separation that was so prized by audiophiles of the era, but crisp presentation of each instrument, dividing the two guitars very neatly. Thus, the casual listener could play with the speaker settings and balances, and the serious fans could get in close on the actual playing. The material is a mix of originals and hits drawn from every category, including earlier rock & roll instrumentals ("Raunchy"), R&B "Night Train," and even film music ("My Own True Love [Tara's Theme]") -- one can just make out the familiar Max Steiner Gone With the Wind motif on the latter, and it is a fairly inventive approach to an old musical chestnut, rebuilding it from the ground up. The material all has a lean jauntiness, most unexpectedly "Night Train," which sounds closer in spirit to Chet Atkins here than to Buddy Morrow or King Curtis. The originals were no filler, either, "The McCoy" being a hot piece of surf guitar showcasing all concerned." - Bruce Eder, allmusic

Features:
• Limited Edition
• 180g Vinyl
• Green Vinyl
• Re-mastered From Original Dolton & Liberty Records' Analogue Tapes
• Precise artwork restoration

Selections:
Side One:
1. Morgen
2. Raunchy
3. Home
4. My Own True Love (Tara's Theme)
5. The Switch
6. Walk, Don't Run
Side Two:
1. Night Train
2. No Trespassing
3. Caravan
4. Sleep Walk
5. The McCoy
6. Honky Tonk

THE VENTURES TELSTAR THE LONELY BULL -  High Definition 180g Gold Translucent Colored Vinyl Remastered From Original Dolton & Liberty Records' Analog Tapes! Limited to 1000 Copies!

Twelve selections from the instrumental group from the 1950's includes the title tracks "Telstar" and "The Lonely Bull", as well as "Last Night" and the ever-popular "Tequila".

If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog. Each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each title, these Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

Features:
• Limited Edition of 1000 copies
• High Definition 180g Vinyl
• Gold Translucent Colored Vinyl
• Remastered from Original Analog Dolton & Liberty Records' Tapes
• Precise Artwork Restoration

Selections:
Side A:
1. Telstar
2. The Lonely Bull
3. Mexico
4. Calcutta
5. Apache
6. Never On Sunday
Side B:
7. Tequila
8. Green Onions
9. Percolator
10. Red River Rock
11. Let There Be Drums
12. Last Night

THE VENTURES IN SPACE - High Definition 180g Clear Translucent Colored Vinyl Remastered From Original Dolton & Liberty Records' Analog Tapes! Limited to 1000 Copies!

Twelve selections from the instrumental group from the 1950's includes spaced out tunes such as "Out of Limits", "Twilight Zone", the ethereal tune "The Bat".

If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog. Each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each title, these Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

Features:
• Limited Edition of 1000 copies
• High Definition 180g Vinyl
• Clear Translucent Vinyl
• Remastered from Original Analog Dolton & Liberty Records' Tapes
• Precise Artwork Restoration

Selections:
1. Out of Limits
2. Penetration
3. One Step Beyond
4. Twilight Zone
5. Moon Child
6. Exploration In Terror
7. The Fourth Dimension
8. He Never Came Back
9. Solar Race
10. War Of The Satellites
11. Love Goddess Of Venus
12. The Bat

THE FABULOUS VENTURES - High Definition 180g Red Translucent Colored Vinyl Remastered From Original Dolton & Liberty Records' Analog Tapes! Limited to 1000 Copies!

Twelve selections from the instrumental group from the 1950's includes "Pink Panther Theme", "Tall Cool One", and "Scratchin'".

If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog. Each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each title, these Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

Features:
• Limited Edition of 1000 copies
• High Definition 180g Vinyl
• Red Translucent Colored Vinyl
• Remastered from Original Analog Dolton & Liberty Records' Tapes
• Precise Artwork Restoration

Selections:
Side A:
1. Needles and Pins
2. Runnin' Wild
3. Eleventh Hour
4. The Cruel Sea
5. Scratchin'
6. Tall Cool One
Side B:
7. Only the Young
8. Journey to the Stars
9. Fugitive
10. Ravin' Blue
11. Walkin' With Pluto
12. The Pink Panther Theme

THE VENTURES WALK DON'T RUN VOLUME #2 - High Definition 180g Green Translucent Colored Vinyl Remastered From Original Dolton & Liberty Records' Analog Tapes! Limited to 1000 Copies!

Twelve selections from the instrumental group from the 1950's includes "The House of the Rising Sun", "Diamond Head", "Night Train '64", and of course the title track "Walk Don't Run '64".

If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog. Each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each title, these Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

Features:
• Limited Edition of 1000 copies
• High Definition 180g Vinyl
• Green Translucent Colored Vinyl
• Remastered from Original Analog Dolton & Liberty Records' Tapes
• Precise Artwork Restoration

Selections:
Side A:
1. The House of the Rising Sun
2. Diamond Head
3. Night Train
4. Peach Fuzz
5. Rap City
6. Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
Side B:
7. Walk, Don't Run '64
8. Night Walk
9. One Mint Julep
10. Pedal Pusher
11. The Creeper
12. Stranger On the Shore

THE VENTURES 4 ORIGINAL ALBUMS DMM 180 GRAM 2LP (MONO)

180 Gram Double Vinyl! Mono! Original Recordings Remastered! Includes "Walk Don't Run", "Perfidia", "Lullaby Of The Leaves", "Blue Moon" & More!

In 1958, Bob Bogle and Don Wilson formed the nucleus of the original music group, The Ventures. The duo was joined a few years later by Nokie Edwards to record "Walk, Don't Run". The song hit Billboard's Singles Chart on July 18, 1960 and peaked at #2. The rest, as they say, is history. The band became one of the most popular and biggest selling acts of the 1960s, and was prolific during the 60's in terms of touring and recording, particularly albums.

Since that spectacular beginning, The Ventures - later joined by Mel Taylor, then Gerry McGee, and more recently Bob Spalding and Leon Taylor - have gone on to help define a frequently overlooked branch of rock and roll music - Instrumental Rock. The band is credited by countless guitar legends as being a favorite or an influence. The Ventures’ style and their music have, from day one, been unique and groundbreaking.

Walk Don't Run went to #2 on the charts in July, 1960. It was the first hit for The Ventures. The song was said to define a whole new instrumental music genre, that would lead to the surf guitar craze a few years later. In response to a question about the greatest guitar solos in guitar history, Joe Walsh recalls, “I don't really know if it's a solo or not, but I'd have to say that 'Walk, Don't Run' by The Ventures changed an awful lot of guitar players' lives. It was one of the foundational instrumentals. It made instrumentals okay to do... It had been done before with Duane Eddy, but with The Ventures, America discovered the vibrato bar. I didn't even play guitar at the time, but I loved Walk, Don't Run. I was just 13 when that came out in '60, and my mom was making me practice a stupid metal clarinet for orchestra. I borrowed a guitar just to learn how to play that lead part."

A key feature of the album, The Ventures, was the iconic cover photo. Not only were The Ventures dressed alike, defining the proper appearance of an early sixties combo, but guitar players and fans were fascinated by the sight of the Fender instruments; a Jazz Master, a Stratocaster, and a Precision Bass. Joe Walsh mentioned this in his praise of the song, Walk Don't Run. This album cover itself contributed to the growing influence of The Ventures in 1961 and the birth of guitar bands. In addition to Perfidia, this album also contained the group's third straight Top 40 chart single, Ram-Bunk-Shush, which first charted in January 1961.

Planned for release as The Ventures third album and numbered accordingly, Dolton 8006, Another Smash was actually released as the second set and charted second. It followed the Walk Don't Run album and was a second straight album chart top 40 entry. The marquee cuts, in addition to Lullaby of the Leaves, are Ghost Riders In The Sky (Don Wilson lead), Wheels, Bulldog, Rawhide, Meet Mr. Callahan, Last Date, and Beyond The Sea. The band also pays homage to one of their influences, Chet Atkins, with a fine version of Trambone. There is anecdotal evidence that Carole King arranged the string background on Josie.

"The fourth studio album from the Ventures, 1961's Colorful Ventures was the first in a long line of releases the band built around album title themes. Here the theme is colors, and so listeners get such songs as 'Blue Moon,' 'Yellow Jacket,' Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White,' and so on... The album featured more of the group's recognizable instrumental rock & roll, surf rock, and country twang." - Rovi, allmusic

Features:
• 180 Gram Vinyl
• European Import
• Original Recordings Remastered
• Double LP
• DMM Cutting
• Mono
• Includes 4 Complete Studio Albums
• Gatefold Jacket

Selections:
LP1 - Side 1:
Walk Don't Run
1. Morgen
2. Raunchy
3. Home
4. My Own True Love (Tara's Theme)
5. The Switch
6. Walk, Don’t Run
7. Night Train
8. No Trespassing
9. Caravan
10. Sleep Walk
11. The McCoy
12. Honky Tonk
LP1 - Side 2:
The Ventures
1. The Shuck
2. Detour
3. Ram-Bunk-Shush
4. Hawaiian War Chant
5. Perfidia
6. Harlem Nocturne
7. Blue Tango
8. Ups ’N Downs
9. Lonesome Town
10. Torquay
11. Wailin’
12. Moon Of Manakoora

LP2 - Side 3:
Another Smash!
1. (Ghost) Riders in the Sky
2. Wheels
3. Lonely Heart
4. Bulldog
5. Lullaby of the Leaves
6. Beyond the Reef
7. Rawhide
8. Meet Mister Callahan
9. Trambone
10. Last Date
11. Ginchy
12. Josie
LP2 - Side 4:
The Colorful Ventures
1. Blue Moon
2. Yellow Jacket
3. Bluer Than Blue
4. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
5. Green Leaves of Summer
6. Blue Skies
7. Greenfields
8. Red Top
9. White Silver Sands
10. Yellow Bird
11. Orange Fire
12. Silver City

BONUS VENTURES LP - 1978 - PICKWICK RECORDS  - THE VENTURES RUNNIN STRONG - OUT OF PRINT FOR DECADES -  this title has a cutout hole inside the sealed cover.

TRACKS ARE: WILD ACTION - BIRD SWINGERS - BAMBA - LONELY KAREN - BLUE GUITAR - MOON JOURNEY - PUNCHER - CATHY'S THEME - RUNNIN STRONG

BONUS LP'S  -

LINK WRAY & THE WRAYMEN - EPIC RECORDS RE-ISSUE edition of this 1960 album including 16 bonus tracks. Link Wray was perhaps the first important instrumental rock musician to feature the power chord prominently. His impact has been felt throughout almost every genre of music for the last five decades (from Rock 'n' Roll to Garage, Country, Blues, Punk, Grunge and Surf music). Link Wray's sound, style and career stood at an intersection of Rock 'n' Roll, the rise of the guitar instrumental, the cult of the juvenile delinquent, and modernity in general. This quintessential collector's edition contains Wray's magnificent and essential debut album, Link Wray & The Wraymen. Here is the material upon which Wray's unique reputation was built

Track Listings

MORE BIG GUITARS FROM TEXAS - VARIOUS ARTISTS - by Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel), Gerry Felton (Omar & the Howlers), Rick Rawls, and Sarah Brown (Vinyl - 1986)

Product Description

Groovus

Sunburn

The Rebel - Johnny Yuma

Ghost Riders in the Sky

eyes of Texas

High Tide in Hub City

Alamo Beach

The Absorber

Woo-Hoo

Holiday for Hoss

Guitarget

Neanderthal

Hardy Street

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