John
Joined: Aug 23, 2007
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Monterey County, California
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Posted on Sep 12 2008 05:37 PM
Tuck
Anyone know the story on KFWB's "Battle of the Surfing Bands" and similar items? Has it always been somewhat strangely but not entirely mislabelled as to content?
There have actually been four such comps from Del-Fi that have confused people for years because of the track variations. Besides the three 1963 releases tied in with radio stations -- KFWB, KPOI, and KYA "Battle of the Surfing Bands" -- there was also the 1994 Del-Fi CD "reissue" of the '63 KFWB album that WAS NOT an exact reissue of that earlier album . All are slightly different in terms of tracks and titles of the tracks as noted on the LP/CD covers and labels.
In the new 4th edition of my "Illustrated Discography of Surf Music, 1961-1965," I devote an entire Appendix to these releases and their variations. It's all spelled out in the new book, which ought to be available by late October. Availability and ordering info will be noted on my website (www.johnblair.us).
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Sep 12 2008 07:05 PM
John
In the new 4th edition of my "Illustrated Discography of Surf Music, 1961-1965," I devote an entire Appendix to these releases and their variations. It's all spelled out in the new book, which ought to be available by late October. Availability and ordering info will be noted on my website (www.johnblair.us).
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Ruhar
Joined: Jun 21, 2007
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San Diego, CA
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Posted on Sep 12 2008 08:27 PM
For 1st wave comps, I really like:
Big Surf
The Cowabunga Box Set
Diggin' Out
The Dog's Bollocks, American R&R Instrumentals Vol 3
Lost Legends of Surf Guitar, Vols 1-4
Rare West Coast Instrumentals
Sleazy Surf! 2
Surf Legends and Rumours
Surf War
Surf Creature
Wax 'Em Down
For 3rd Wave and beyond I really like:
Tube Rider
Surin' Senorita (Tribute to Herb Alpert)
Surfin' Around the World
Shots in the Dark (Mancini Tribute)
Some of the "Rock Don't Run" Vols.
Mondo Drive-In
Locked Into Surf Vols 1-3
Helloween
For a Few Guitars More
Bikini World
Beyond the Beach
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Tuck
Joined: Sep 02, 2006
Posts: 3166
Denver, CO
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Posted on Sep 15 2008 04:13 AM
John
There have actually been four such comps from Del-Fi that have confused people for years because of the track variations. ... All are slightly different in terms of tracks and titles of the tracks as noted on the LP/CD covers and labels. ...
Thank you, John! It's one of those '94 CDs I must have. I have the 3rd edition of The Illustrated Discography, which has been very helpful. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to this new edition! October sounds great!
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dannylectro
Joined: Aug 18, 2008
Posts: 368
Orange, CA
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Posted on Sep 26 2008 05:00 PM
If you dig comps get the STRUMMIN' MENTAL LP's on Crypt Records. They are all fantastic! 
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crumble
Joined: Sep 09, 2008
Posts: 3158
Guildford England
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Posted on Sep 27 2008 05:19 PM
a great way of getting friends into surf music
Just bought "when i grow up to be a man" (surf comp) and a 33rpm 7" Aqua Vista "Gentleman Racer" (8 tracks) from: http://www.fuzzpop.co.uk/
very cheap and freepost worldwide. Fuzzpop Records are closing down.
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