Hey kids! Collect The Whole Set!

[bosshoss]

Great to see some heavyweight contributions from the G45central Cabinet (to borrow a phrase from TBM).

Paris Tower was a remarkably consistent label, in terms of quality of releases. The 9 45s shown at the top all scored a 7 in TBM, and some are 2-siders. Even in the second set of 9, there are some 6-rated discs. I've shown them nude as inspired by Mr. Soundog's recent posts. There's a couple of good ones missing, can't remember what they are.

As I said earlier, I do not have a very good collection of add-ons and inserts. But I do have a great collection of Paris Tower 45s, mostly in mint condition tho' a couple are a bit mouldy and need a clean. Unfortunately in most cases, without inserts (I only have 4, as shown). I'm hoping someone with a better insert collection will put them up here so I can see what I'm missing!

 

[bosshoss]

Here's a strange one. All these Cinema label 45s are at least quite rare, mostly ultra-rare. But only the top 2 rows are the Houston, TX Cinema label. The bottom row shows different Cinema labels from other US states. The Town Criers is ruined by ghastly unison vocals, otherwise it would have been good jangly garage. Funny how everything on any label called "Cinema" turns out to be insanely rare (except for the Countdown 5 which I didn't show because it isn't rare at all). Are there any I missed?

 

[bosshoss]

Here is chas_kit's excellent Miramar discography

http://www.garagehangover.com/miramar-records-discography/

And here are the ones I have. I'm not sure if any of the missing ones would be regarded as garage?

 

[bosshoss]

The pick of the 60s garage output of Sea Ell (Pasadena, TX) label owner/producer C.L. Milburn. Also here's a link to the topic where C.L. Milburn visited G45Central in 2007

http://www.g45central.com/oldforum/viewtopic.php?t=273&sid=00c69ac8bf7755664a206f4b81a8cbf8

 

[bosshoss]

These labels look very similar. I haven't checked every disc, but most of them seem to be TX or LA releases. Does anyone know what ties these 45s together, apart from the appearance of their labels? They also look just like the Sea Ell labels above.

 

[bosshoss]

Here's some more for good measure...

 

[Mr.Segment]

Stunning is what it looks!

 

[bosshoss]

Here's a very detailed discography of Accent label releases. Only a few of the titles are 60s garage.

http://gragroup.com/accent/discography1960s45rpm.html

 

[Dave Baldwin]

Orlyns please....

 

[soundog III]

Great to see some heavyweight contributions from the G45central Cabinet (to borrow a phrase from TBM).

Best topic in ages !

 

[vinyl01]

Here's a set not entered. Not nearly as impressive, but it's what I have to offer.

 

[Dominic]

These labels look very similar. I haven't checked every disc, but most of them seem to be TX or LA releases. Does anyone know what ties these 45s together, apart from the appearance of their labels? They also look just like the Sea Ell labels above.

Were they all pressed at Houston Recorders?

 

[soundog III]

Sometimes too much of a thing may be seen as simply that. Toooo Much. So a bit of judicious editing can serve as a useful mechanism deployed towards retaining / maintaining a sense of perspective, clarity & focus. Ergo, incomplete "collections" might occasionally trump trainspotting runs...

Hey, it's a big world out there. Presented here a few strategically edited allocations of Lowland mayhem--->



These guys started out SO STRONG & in tragically short order it all went wobbly. This overview defines my read on the bands high grade output, inclusive of the two non- LP flips. 100% ***** to my ears...

 

[soundog III]

Self explanatory. Note the two scarcer issues + a nifty "funny".

 

[soundog III]

Prime cuts on display here. Never connected with Kjoe Blues for any number of reasons. Though some of the dirgier LP tracks hold up surprisingly well.

 

[soundog III]

Here in the unseasonably balmy Northeastern US its been a bit bananabelty of late. However, as more traditional seasonality is being forecast it may prove prudent to heed Blizzard warnings...

Geek alert re: the promo PS for BBB / Why.

 

[soundog III]

Hmmm, occurred that sometimes theres more to collecting than merely collecting?

A few random tidbits from the arkiv:

 

[soundog III]

Neglected to post this curiosity w/ the 45's. Of which this is one, irrespective of the quirky packaging of it in a 12" sleeve.

 

[soundog III]

Sometimes too much of a good thing may be seen as simply that. A good thing. You be the judge.

 

[soundog III]