Coming back to CMT are the Billy Ray Cyrus-led show Still The King, the unscripted I Love Kellie Pickler, among other shows. As a businessman, Phillips was patient and willing to listen to almost anyone who came in off the street to record. Goldmine Nov 01 2002: 69. Scotty and Bill or Scotty & Bill. + to, ELVIS PRESLEY ORIGINAL1950'S 45'S, 78'S AND MEMPHIS RECORDING SERVICE VOLUMES, RARISSIMO > ELVIS PRESLEY RCA Victor EPA 30-092 Italy ITALIA only 1964 disco EP. Go Go Go, the B side to Ooby Dooby was recorded. The original Sun Studio and Sun Records Office are open to tourists. I'm also on the look out for Sun Recordings that were recorded at 706 but released on other labels. The first national hits like Bear Cat by Rufus Thomas, Jr. (Sun 181, released March 1953) or Just Walkin In The Rain by the Prisonaires (Sun 186, July 1953) were mainly pressed and distributed in Los Angeles. Started by Pete_316 over 6 years ago, 7 replies. Here we take a closer look at the fundamental steps you should follow to know if your record is an original pressing. Elvis Presley graduated from LC Hulmes High School in Memphis; his graduation photo shows him to have a split curl in the middle of his forehead, later to become his trademark. by NewOldVinyl 08 Aug 2009 17:03, Design and Content Vinyl Engine 2002-2023, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, HiFi Engine | FAQ | Site Policy | Cookie Options | Contact. Shelby Singleton acquired the Sun Records catalog from Sam Phillips. In many circumstances, you should be able to fix this one yourself by wet cleaning the vinyl, either by hand or using a record cleaning machine. Elvis Presley Memorabilia Check out our original sun records selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. 200 - 224, of his first (and only) SUN release. [15], In November 2022, Peter Guralnick and Colin Escott released The Birth of Rock N Roll: The Illustrated Story of Sun Records and the 70 Recordings that Changed the World, a history of Sun Records illustrated by 70 records. The man who brought the world Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and B.B. Excellent condition. Take a little chance / Time has made a change (June 1953). stupid decision Elvis Presley signed a management contract with Colonel Tom Parker. Many original pressing of a classic record has probably been frequently used. He went on to join the 32nd Tank Battalion third Armor Corps based in Germany. My mum has had this since the 80s not sure if this is original or remake can anyone help me out please ? Elvis Presley donated a Rolls Royce to a Hollywood womens charity, which raised $35,000. Juan Luis wrote: There are over 37 label variations on Sun!!! Jimmy DeBerry (gtr, B-side vocals); Walter Horton (hca, A-side); Houston Stokes (dms). Playing time approx. In fact, drums were prohibited on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. While that's a fraction of the world's estimated $16 billion recording-industry revenue (most from cheap digital downloads . Does anyone know of a good resource for tips on identifying any/all of the 45s produced by Sun? Presley's recording contract was eventually sold to RCA Victor for $40,000 (US$404,621 in 2021 dollars[11]) in 1955 to relieve Sun's financial difficulties. Sun Records | 3,365 followers on LinkedIn. St Francis 100 and SUN 198 Howard Seratt The reissue label should carry the same information as that on the original, including producer/arranger information, writer credits, and track times. Founded by Sam Phillips, Sun Records was known for giving notable musicians such as Elvis Presley (whose recording contract was sold by Sun Records to RCA Victor Records for $35,000 in 1956 to relieve financial difficulties they were going through), Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash their first recording contracts and helping to launch their careers. Text: Copyright (C) 2000,2001,2002 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Sun Records. The film starred Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon as Cash and his wife June Carter as the country stars and won the actress an Oscar in 2006. History. In 1969, Mercury Records label producer Shelby Singleton purchased the Sun label from Phillips. Chances are the sleeve of an original pressing, possibly from the late70swill not be in the best condition. Elvis Presley "Milkcow Blues Boogie" Original Sun Records 45 Sample Copy. 1.5 thou for certain early indie labels: Sun, Duke, Starday etc. The first thing to look for are Push Marks. Can post some pics. SUN 199 James Cotton In a short while Sun gained the reputation throughout Memphis as a label that treated local artists with respect and honesty. Carl Perkins battle with throat cancer comes to an end as he dies at the age of 65. Babylonian records of observations of heavenly events date back to 1,600 BCE. All > Elvis Presley. But the following list is what Sun Records acknowledges to exist in its vaults as both released and unreleased Orion . ONE OFF > Elvis I FEEL SO BAD 7" RCA Italy alternate picture sleeve 1961 ! [5][6] Turner brought fellow musicians Howlin' Wolf, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Little Milton, Billy "The Kid" Emerson and Roscoe Gordon to record for Phillips. sun 217 / uk reprint . Columbia in October 1954, whilst still under contract with SUN. When Elvis, Scotty Moore and Bill Black arrived at Memphis Recording Service, it was a hot, sticky day, with the temperature soaring in . Elvis Presley purchased the stately mansion Graceland in Whitehaven, Memphis. One of the terms that kept popping up in the descriptions written about the King's 45 . Bear Cat (the answer to 'Hound Dog') / Walkin' in the rain (March 1953). Pictured: Jerry Lewis Great Balls of Fire Sun Label. Have a vinyl 45 record by Elvis Prestly on Sun label,Blue moon of Kentucky and Thats all Right, Recorded with Scotty and Bill . Heartbreak Hotel was one of the songs recorded during this session. Along with Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins was one of the seminal rockabilly artists on Sam Phillips' Sun label, but a series of bad breaks, followed by . Home of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and other legendary artists. 19 year old Jerry Lee Lewis arrived at Sun Records hoping for an audition, only to find that owner Sam Phillips was on vacation in Florida. It reflects the diversity and vision of the talent that recorded on the Sun label, and indeed, American popular culture itself. The band line up was Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore and Bill Black. He helped form the beginnings of the Sun Sound by infusing Country music with R&B. Thank you. On one of their recordings, you can hear a postman pounding on the door of the tiny house where the guy with a two-track mono recorder and three mikes and blankets covering the walls, had his "studio". Sam rented a small space at 706 Union Avenue for his own all-purpose studio. What can you tell me about fakes and does this fill the format. Sam worked as a disc jockey at WLAY in Muscle Shoals, Alabama before moving to Memphis. I think I stole it," said Tefteller of the record when the auction ended with his winning bid of $10,323.00. The label was launched amid a growing number of independent labels. The 2008 tribute Million Dollar Quartet is based on the famous photograph of Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis grouped round Elvis Presley at the piano, the night when the four joined in an impromptu jam at Sun Records' one-room sound studio, the "Million Dollar Quartet" of 4 December 1956. (1969, Island ILPS 9105) Demand for this debut LP on the pink 'eye' label remains strong. It was followed by rapper Eminems 8 Mile, with Mozarts life story Amadeus next and Ray, starring Jamie Foxx as musician Ray Charles, at number four. Rufus Thomas (vcl); Floyd Murphy (gtr); :-) Johnny Bragg (lead tenor vcl); John Drue (tenor vcl); William Stewart (baritone vcl/gtr); SUN 189 Prisonaires In the course of writing about Elvis Presley memorabilia the other day, I found myself spending a lot of time looking at Elvis Presley records, particularly the 45s and 78s he cut at Sun Records for Sam Phillips. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By collectors for collectors since 1996 Collectables Features, Collectables Articles, Collecting News, Collecting Price Guides and everything collectable, Pictured: Jerry Lewis Great Balls of Fire Sun Label. plant capacity was needed. Marcell Sanders (bass vcl); Ed Thurman (tenor vcl); Ike Turner (bs U-81/pno U-82), SUN 190 Ripley Cotton Choppers RCA Records purchased Elvis Presleys recording contract from Sam Phillips at Sun Records for an unprecedented sum of $35,000. Music that has stood the test of time. Call me anything, but call me / Baby, no, no! The Paramount Elvis Suns had the push marks. i owned a record store 30 years ago,i had bought the sun repros in the 80s,i also bought a few dj collections,i have a sun 220, it appears to have the correct numbers in the trail off,and compared to 80s repros vinyl is thicker,no push marks though.this nm how do i verify. Because of Turner's Delta blues connections, he was contracted by Phillips as a talent scout and he was effectively an in-house producer. Coy Love (vcl/hca); of "B" labels for every type of music you can imagine. Elvis Presley made his first ever-public appearance in a talent contest at the Mississippi Alabama Dairy Show singing Old Shep, Elvis was 10 years old at the time and came in second place. Joe Hill Louis (vcl/hca/gtr); Willie Nix (dms); Albert Williams (pno). Sam rented a small space at 706 Union Avenue for his own all-purpose studio. Bidding ended on 12/11/2021. Most records have a limited collector edition. ELVIS LPM 1382 / 1956 PRESSING UNOPENED, SEALED ORIGINAL MINT CONDITION. Having been mainly a re-issue label since the 1970s, Sun Records signed Julie Roberts to a recording contract in 2013 . Heaven or fire / Tears and wine (March 1953) Recorded April 25, 1953, probably on the West Coast. Recorded June 30, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tn. Kenneth Banks (bs); Houston Stokes (dms); William 'Strutcher' Johnson (pno); James Wheeler (sax). Web. As they are the first records to be pressed, many consider these to be the definitive edition and best sounding records. Part I: number 174 - 199, Press here for number: The Sun Sound began when Sam Phillips launched his record company in February of 1952. He began writing it out as a nursey rhyme but settling on boogie rhythm. Recorded February 25, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tennessee. I've done a bit of research online to learn how to ID them (press marks, codes in the dead wax, etc.) Last month Jack White revealed himself as the mystery buyer of Elvis Presley's first ever recordings and unveiled plans to reissue it for Record Store Day this year. For instance, if a record was released originally on Elektra, but the record shows Sundazed, then you will know that this is not an original, but a reissue. Later pressings without the 'answer to Hound Dog' statement for copyright reasons. Jerry Lee Lewis, The Killer, was born this day in Ferriday, Louisiana. Wolf call boogie / Harmonica jam (February 1954). Big Walter Horton. (baritone vcl/gtr); Marcell Sanders (bass vcl); Ed Thurman (tenor vcl); Joe Hill Louis (electric gtr U-75), SUN 187 Little Junior's Blue Flames [Herman 'Junior' Parker] Sun Entertainment also includes SSS International Records, Plantation Records, Amazon Records, Red Bird Records, Blue Cat Records among other labels the company acquired over the years. Wrote One Night covered by Elvis Presley and I Hear You Knocking 1955 US No.2 for Gale Storm & UK No.1 & US No.2 for Dave Edmunds. 3.5 thou for standard 78s, circa 1925 to circa 1938, source: Glenn Henning, Edgware, England; courtesy of Times Square Records, NY. 197 (184) CLOVERS Nip Sip/If I Could Be Loved By You 800.00. Del Shannon's "Runaway with" album was released in 1961. (1956, London HLE 8229) Gold tri-centre of this doo-wop rarity silver label is worth 400. Once you know an owner's name, she suggests searching genealogical Internet sites for more information. A guy booted most of the Elvis records out of Baltimore, MD, and again went to prison over itafter he got out RCA hired him to work for them. remakes. Also, the older original pressings are rarely on the 180-gram vinyl. How hard must she search? 2.7 Check For Mastering Engineer Initials. Sold for 4,474.10 USD on 13 May 2021 (30 bids) 34. Blues Collector and longtime Rare Records dealer John Tefteller won a recent eBay auction which featured a previously unknown and potentially one of a kind Blues 45 rpm record produced by the Sun label back in 1953.". Wondering what its worth and where to sell it. I have a few that I've identified as original pressings. It is important to check whether you have a foreign edition. There's a literal connection between music and listener there, but that's not the only way that vinyl passes through hands. Walter Horton, better known as Big Walter (Horton) or Walter "Shakey" Horton (April 6, 1921 - December 8, 1981) was . Presley's first singles, in 45 and 78 RPM formats, were released by Sun Records. Sold for 1,440.54 USD on 24 Jul 2022 (19 bids) 48. LAST CHANCE ! A closer look at the spine of the record sleeve will also help determine whether you have an original pressing. Ernestine Schumann-Heink 78rpm Single 10-inch Victrola Records #87302 Sun Of My . Recorded July 11, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tennessee. Recorded March 8, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tennessee. Sun Records is acquired by music industry powerhouse, Primary Wave. The King's five original Sun Records 7s are up for sale on eBay in unrivalled condition. Elvis Presley, the King of Rock N Roll, was born this day in Tupelo, Mississippi. SUN Records is an American independent record label founded in Memphis, Tennessee, starting operations on March 27, 1952. . Many things can cause this, including varying conditions of both vinyl, but one of the most critical aspects associated with such is the specific pressing being offered. The US Postal Service honors music visionary Johnny Cash by using his photograph on a limited edition stamp. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2017 CD release of "The Original Sun Albums 1957 - 1964" on Discogs. The single went on to sell over five million copies worldwide, a No.1 in the UK & No.2 in the US. 2 Matrix numbers: 45-U-156x 20 / 45-U-157x 20 (machine stamped) Disc: (8/1955) Yellow label, SUN. Copyright 2023 Downing Publications | All rights reserved. In the 1950s Country music rarely used drums that were so vital to jazz, blues, and jump bands. Billy Lee Riley recorded Trouble Bound for Jack Clement and Slim Wallace. Where Rock & Roll was born! Many original pressing of a classic record has probably been frequently used. Equally unprecedented, if not quite [] The US Postal Service issued a set of commemorative stamps to celebrate pop music legends. SUN 179 Willie Nix - the Memphis Blues Boy Sun Records, located at 706 Union Ave., was a record label based in Memphis, Tennessee starting operations on March 27 1952. You may have seen a copy of some record sell for only a few dollars and seemingly an identical copy of the same sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars. 0:05. Wrote Elvis hit Thats All Right (Mama). In the 50's and into the late 70's there were dozens (hundreds?) Also, unless you are considering a recent release, the early original pressings do not include any download code card. The album features contributions from ten of the industry's top music supervisors and includes tracks from artists from the Sun catalogue including James Cotton, Linda Martell, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, The Dixie Cups, The Imperial Wonders, Rufus Thomas Jr., and Barbara Pittman. Any sign of bonus content or something like Includes the Hit. It could show later pressings. Here are some highly-valuable vinyl records. thank you. He spoke frequently of his 78 rpm Elvis on Sun but his wife cannot find it. A given album or single might have been released with several different labels on the disc itself, even among releases by the same record company. [13] Its website sells collectible items and compact discs bearing the original 1950s Sun logo. Pass through the narrow staircase to enter a room filled with everything musicbeginning . Due to financial troubles and a lack of royalties, Sam Phillips eventually bought out all Roys songs on Sun Records and placed his name under songwriter, although Roy was the actual songwriter. 0. Recorded July 28, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tn. (191) 7.5 2017 TV-14. In the course of writing about Elvis Presley memorabilia the other day, I found myself spending a lot of time looking at Elvis Presley records, particularly the 45s and78s he cut at Sun Records for Sam Phillips. Music appraiser Stephen M.H. Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats album reached the top of the R&B charts. The demand for this hit record, was so strong that out of town pressing Brett Mervin and the thunderbolts-King bee ep.7" Colonel Tom Parker presses to take over Elvis' career, but Sam struggles with the decision to let his star go. Little RichardHere's Little Richard(Speciality LP, 1957) Arguably the most important of all the African American progenitors of rock 'n' roll, ahead even of Chuck Berry, Little Richard, starting in 1951, recorded a string of wild, sexually charged, mutant-R&B singles for RCA, Peacock and Speciality. Sun record producer and engineer Jack Clement discovered and recorded Jerry Lee Lewis while Phillips was away on a trip to Florida in 1956. 0.7 thou for modern LPs and 45s One album, 6 labels. Rockabilly became the major evolution in the Sun Sound. However there are still some Orion recordings from Sun that are not listed, unless they are listed under a different title. Sincere, passionate music. These inscriptions are usually made by a mastering engineer who designed the lacquer used for your records pressing plate. Johnny Bragg (lead tenor vcl U-76); John Drue (lead tenor vcl U-75); William Stewart Elvis Presley Sun 45 five record set 1954 1955 records 209 210 215 217 223 NR! Yellow label, SUN. . Seems like a million years / Baker shop boogie (January 1953, 78 rpm only). 78 rpm. Sun Records released Great Balls Of Fire, by Jerry Lee Lewis. Bear Family and Sun Records. 2.1 Check The Appearance. Lonesome old jail / Greyhound blues (June 1953). [4], In March 1951, Phillips produced "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, who were actually Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm. You start in the store where you can buy your tickets and gifts. SUN 193 Doctor Ross Motoring and Travel Cheap fuel: how to save every time you fill up. I just picked copy of Elvis I Got A Woman on RCA #6637 and on one side, Nipper has no color, just black and silver, the other side has him in color. [16], For the jazz rock label established by Frank Wright, see. For instance, the Elvis original pressing 45s produced by Sun can be identified by the press marks and the code in the dead wax, but will those details ID ALL original Sun pressings, or just some? It became Presleys first release on Sun Records. 17 Feb. 2015. Cry! Which becomes a top 15 Country hit. Elvis Presley started recording what would be his first album at RCAs New York Studios. Following these steps will help you immensely to determine whether you have an original pressing or a reissue. You should check whether everything is as it ought to be about the record. It is music that has reached across race, age and gender boundaries. Buy Sun Records Vinyl Records and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! "Discovery of the Original Sun Master 'Mother' Stampers for 'That's All Right' and 'Mystery Train'". Studio boss Sam Phillips asked Presley to leave his phone number. $7.99 shipping. Probably recorded in September or October 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tn. The 28 songs include Ooby Dooby, Rockhouse, You're My Baby, Chickhearted, Go Go Go, Domino, Trying To Get To You, Sweet And Easy To Love, as well as two . Sincere, passionate music. Recorded December 8 and November 17, 1952, SUN studio, 706 Union Ave, Having been an independent producer for several years, he recorded the greatest R&B hit of 1951, Jackie Brenston's Rocket 88, so Sam Phillips knew he had chosen the right job. NEVER BEFORE SEEN CONDITION ! Sam Phillips convinced Perkins to change the lyrics from go, boy, go to go, cat, go during the second take of the song. 3.90 postage. Most albums will have visible inscriptions; they can be stamped or handwritten, found in the records run-off groove area. Only 80 of these records are thought to have been pressed, which makes it extremely valuable. 254 likes Listen on Spotify: To mark the golden anniversary of Sun Record's move to Nashville after being purchased by Shelby Singleton, we've made all of the Sun singles available to stream in their original A/B format. CD, Album. Sam Phillips, the founder of Sun Records, was born on this day in Florence, Alabama. FOR ACADEMY ONLY NM! Thanks Mike Jacobsen ps paid over 600 for it. 3 During a gig, Perkins noticed a couple dancing near his stage and between songs heard a mans stern voice go, uh-uh, dont step on my suedes! Perkins noticed that the man was wearing blue suede shoes with a scuff mark on one. Pictured right: Sun Studio Memphis image used under the Creative Commons 3.0 license. A TV series about the label ran for eight episodes on CMT from February to April, 2017. SUN single reportedly sold a mere 2672 copies. $5.99. Rather than cover all the possible variations, which can be thousands. Johnny came to Sun in 1955 with a sound that he neither altered nor bettered. Elvis Presley 78 RPM Sun 209 THAT'S ALL RIGHT / BLUE MOON OF KY 1954 Rock n Roll. That is because most of the engineers have loyal fans that are willing to pay for their hand-etched cuts. For $32,500, you can own Elvis Presley's entire Sun Records 45s. NEVER BEFORE SEEN CONDITION ! Some specialty reissues utilize a reproduction of the original 45's label. Share. Rufus Thomas didn't record again until 1956, then on Meteor Records. Red Hot, written and recorded by Billy The Kid Emerson, was recorded at Sun Records on this day. The sale, first reported by . 09/1954 good rockin tonight / i dont care if the sun dont shine sun 210 / usa 78 rpm schellack. Sun Records released Let The Jukebox Keep On Playing by Carl Perkins. Prior to that, Sun had concentrated mainly on African-American musicians because Phillips loved rhythm and blues and wanted to bring it to a white audience. Cry! SUN 185 Jimmy DeBerry There, Phillips discovered and first recorded such influential musicians such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis. sun 209 / uk reprint 2000 . johnny cash 45 rpm record original sun label/good++. Imprint 209 on bottom. Vinyl. Another valuable record from the Fab Four is a very special version of their White Album. SUN 183 D. A. Excessive Surface Noise. Baby please / Just walkin' in the rain (July 8, 1953). Get the best deals on Sun Records 78 RPM Vinyl Records when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. I don't care if the sun don't shine / Good rockin' tonight (September 1954) Note: scarce first 45 rpm pressings with '210' in the left portion of the label and no . $4.95 shipping. Elvis Presley appeared on American TVs Stage Show and performed Heartbreak Hotel and Blue Suede Shoes.. Sun Records is an American independent record label founded by producer Sam Phillips in Memphis, Tennessee on February 1, 1952. The matrix number starts with a catalog number, which is subsequently followed by stamper and side information. Billy Lee Rileys first hit, Flyin Saucers Rock and Roll b/w I Want You Baby was released. Recorded May 16, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tennessee. Recorded March 11, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union Ave, Memphis Tn. SUN 186 Prisonaires The original Sun Records logo was designed by John Gale Parker, Jr., a resident of Memphis and high school classmate of Phillips. Credits Elvis Presley on one line, Scotty and Bill on another. The company remains in business today as Sun Entertainment Corporation, which currently licenses its brand and classic hit recordings (many of which have appeared in CD boxed sets and other compilations) to independent reissue labels. While selling your records should be very easy, it can sometimes prove to be a challenging task. Sam Phillips was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. 1. Those pressings always have the so-called push marks. Sun Records used at least three different pressing almost from the very start of the label. Got my application, baby / Trouble (will bring you down) (January 1953, 78 rpm only). Inherent in the music of Sun is a vibrancy that survives to this day. Feelin' good / Fussin' and fightin' blues (July 1953). The '73 ones are pretty hard to come across too. Jesse Knight (bs); Willie Sims (dms); Ike Turner (pno); C W Tate (tnr sax). Home of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Sam Phillips and more! ELVIS PRESLEY SUN 209 MISPRINT ! And you cannot tell the story of rock and roll without Sam Phillips and Sun Records," noted the George W . Check out our elvis presley original sun record selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. 1:49. Taking advantage of this range of talent, there were no style limitations at the label. Sam Phillips from Sun Records originally wanted to use the 19 year old to make demos of songs meant for other artists, but soon realized that here was the man who could bridge the gap between white and black performances. Some pressings are more collectible if they are foreign. Jerry Lee's philandering catches up with him, and Johnny starts his own band. Please e-mail:john@boija.com. However, I can't seem to find anything more than skant info on this. Perkins didnt have a car to drive so they rode on the back of his mule named, Becky. Movie Magg and Turn Around were released on Flip Records, a subsidiary of Sun Records. this was sooooooo good. Working together for the first time in a recording studio with Scotty Moore and Bill Black, Elvis Presley fools around during a break with an up-tempo version of Thats All Right. Producer Sam Phillips has them repeat the jam and records it. Willie Nix (vcl/dms); Joe Willie Wilkins (gtr); Albert Williams (pno); James Cotton (hca). It has been mainly a reissue label since the 1970s but signed country musician Julie Roberts to a recording contract in 2013.[14]. You should not assume that just because a record is shrink-wrapped, then it must be an original pressing. Sometimes the catalog number is on the left side of the label instead of at the bottom. Pat Hare (gtr); Kenneth Banks (bs); Houston Stokes (dms); Mose Vinson (pno). 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