This was E.S.P.'s only release. It was really a solo single from Wellington singer Linda Cole formerly of Grace Poole.
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Wednesday 28 December 2016
Sunday 18 December 2016
Pacific Hiway - Summer Christmas
1983
'Tis the season. This is a New Zealand Christmas record from 1983. It was the only release by Pacific Hiway. I know absolutely nothing about them or this record. If anyone can shed some light on them please leave a comment.
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Monday 12 December 2016
The Logarhythms - The Ballad Of The Wahine
Something a bit different for this post. A while back I brought an acetate on Zodiac Records credited to The Logarhythms. The A-side was The Ballad Of The Wahine. As far as I can tell it was never released. It is not on the Zodiac Records' catalog. The Zodiac Records logo on the pressing was used from 1968 to 1971. A song of that title was released in 1969 by Dave And Panda on Kiwi Records. I have never heard that record so I don't know if it is the same recording released under a different band name or even if it is a different song. If anyone out there knows anything about this recording or who The Logarhythms were please Email Me or leave a comment. Thanks.
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Wednesday 30 November 2016
Larry Morris - Silly Thing
1976
This was the eleventh solo single from Larry's Rebels ex-front man Larry Morris. He had previously released 13 singles, two EPs and one album with Larry's Rebels. As a solo Artist he released a further 12 singles and two albums. He went on to form the Larry Morris Band. Silly Thing was co-written and produced by Billy Kristian aka Billy Karaitiana. Who had played bass for Max Merritt & The Meteors, Ray Columbus & The Invaders, The Keil Isles, Headband and countless other groups and recording sessions.
| Larry Morris' Solo Vinyl Discography | ||
| Singles | Label | Year |
| Bad Moon Rising | Impact | 1969 |
| The Hunt | Impact | 1969 |
| The Game | Impact | 1969 |
| Juiette | Impact | 1969 |
| It Is Written | Polydor | 1971 |
| Smile | Polydor | 1971 |
| As Long As She Will Stay | Polydor | 1971 |
| Elton John Medley | Gemini | 1971 |
| As Long As She Will Stay | Gemini | 1971 |
| Hang Ups | Gemini | 1972 |
| Silly Thing | Parlophone | 1976 |
| Laugh For Me | Moon | 1976 |
| The Best Is Yet To Come | Vertigo | 1978 |
| Albums | ||
| 5.55A.M. | Gemini | 1971 |
| Reputation Don't Matter Anymore | Parlophone | 1976 |
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Wednesday 23 November 2016
Spines - Fishing EP
1982
This was the first release from Wellington (via Hamilton) band Spines. Jon McLeary was the only constant member of the group. They released records on three of New Zealand most respected independent labels Ripper, Jayrem and Flying Nun. The Fishing EP features Caroline Easther who went on to play in Beat Rhythm Fashion and The Chills. The sleeve has a 45 RPM sticker on it as the label was printed stating the speed was 33 1/3 RPM but the correct speed is 45. The sleeve was also printed with an incorrect track listing. Side one is 1. It's All Inane, 2. Sideways and Side two is 1. Gillian 2. Fishing.
Caroline Easther
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Drums
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Rob Mahoney
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Bass
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Jon McLeary
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Guitar
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Neil Duncan
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Sax
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| Vinyl Discography | ||
| 12" Singles | Label | Year |
| Punch | Ripper | 1982 |
| EPs | ||
| Fishing | Ripper | 1982 |
| Act Your Age | Jayrem | 1984 |
| Albums | ||
| The Moon | Jayrem | 1984 |
| Idiot Sun | Flying Nun | 1984 |
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Tuesday 15 November 2016
I Am Joe's Music - The Way You Get Your Way
1982
I am Joe's Music were Fane Flaws and Peter Dasent. The Way You Get Your Way was their first single. Fane Flaws and Peter Dasent had both previously been members of Spatz and The Crocodiles. Prior to that Fane Flaws had been in BLERTA. This single was recorded in Auckland, New Zealand but released on Mushroom Records Australia. Legend has it, that I am Joe's Music self titled album was the lowest selling album ever released by Mushroom Records. Fane Flaws went on to become a music video director and Artist.
| Vinyl Discography | ||
| Singles | Label | Year |
| The Way You Get Your Way | Mushroom | 1982 |
| Life In Asia | Mushroom | 1983 |
| Albums | ||
| I am Joe's Music | Mushroom | 1983 |
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Friday 28 October 2016
Bon Marché - So This is Love
1979
This is the only release from Christchurch band Bon Marché. So This Is Love was a previously unreleased mid-1970s Split Enz demo from their days in England. It was written by Phil Judd. Shortly after the release of this single Bon Marché changed their name to the more new wave sounding The Newz. The Newz released two singles and an album in 1980 before moving to Australia.
Allan Cattermole
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Drums
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Brian Colechin
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Bass
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Brad Coates
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Keyboards
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Tony Rabbett
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Guitar
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Phil Jones
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Guitar
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Simon Drake
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Vocals
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Monday 10 October 2016
This Way Out - The Grind
1983
This is the only release from This Way Out. It features Sonya Waters from The Instigators and Penknife Glides drummer Stefan Morris. The sleeve credits the artist as This Way Out while the label credits David Morel. And that is all I know about them.
Stefan Morris
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Drums
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Sonya Waters
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Vocals
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David Morel
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Guitar/Bass/Vocals
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Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
This Way Out - The Grind.mp3Wednesday 28 September 2016
Sounds Unlimited - Honey And Wine
1966
This was Sounds Unlimited second single. They were originally from Palmerston North before moving to Wellington in the mid 1960's. In Wellington singer Alan Galbraith joined to group. They release a total of six singles before departing for Britain where they saw Jimi Hendrix and Cream. They returned to New Zealand a different band. They were no longer a Pop group but a Rock band. Alan Galbraith soon left the band and they broke up not long afterwards.
Paddy Beach
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Drums
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Mike Findley
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Bass
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Bernie Findley
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Keyboards
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Mike Griffen
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Guitar
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Alan Galbraith
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Vocals
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| Vinyl Discography | ||
| Singles | Label | Year |
| Tar And Cement | HMV | 1966 |
| Wine And Honey | HMV | 1966 |
| Love's Gonna Live Here | HMV | 1967 |
| Either Way | HMV | 1967 |
| Momma's A Good Girl | HMV | 1967 |
| Lollipop Train | HMV | 1967 |
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Monday 19 September 2016
Cheek Ta Cheek - Colonial Reggae
1986
This is the only release from Auckland band Cheek Ta Cheek. They included ex-Hello Sailor bass player Lisle Kinney. Colonial Reggae was featured in the New Zealand film Queen City Rocker. It also appeared on the soundtrack album and the Pagan Records compilation Pagan In A Pagan Placed as well as being released as a single.
Ross Pearce
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Drums
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Lisle Kinney
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Bass
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Richard Ghent
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Keyboards
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Alan Foulkes
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Percussion
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Gavin Collinge
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Guitar
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Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Cheek Ta Cheek - Colonial Reggae.mp3Cheek Ta Cheek - Colonial Reggae (Instrumental).mp3
Monday 5 September 2016
Olla - Septic Hagfish
1992
This is the only release from experiment three piece Dunedin band Olla. They featuring drummer Lesley Paris from Look Blue Go Purple and future King Loser members Chris Haezlewood and Sean O'Reilly. The B side has three songs on it and plays at 33 1/3.
Lesley Paris
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Drums/Organ
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Chris Heazlewood
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Guitur/Bass/Vocals
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Sean O'Reilly
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Guitar/Organ/Vocals
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Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Friday 26 August 2016
Daggy And The Dickheads - Afternoon TV
1983
This is the second and last single from Taihape band Daggy & The Dickheads. They also released a EP. Afternoon TV was written by ex-Th' Dudes bass player Les White who had replaced original bass player Neil Mickleson. They appeared on an episode of Country Calendar (New Zealand's longest running TV show).
Paul Kennedy
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Drums
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Lez White
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Bass
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Mark Kennedy
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Vocals
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Tim McCartin
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Guitar
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Dan McCartin
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Guitar
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| Vinyl Discography | ||
| Singles | Label | Year |
| Sometimes Nothing | Dickhead Records | 1981 |
| Sometimes Nothing | WEA | 1982 |
| Afternoon TV | WEA | 1983 |
| EPs | ||
| Brothers | WEA | 1982 |
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Daggy And The Dickheads - Afternoon TV.mp3Wednesday 17 August 2016
Protons - Lights On
1981
This is Wellington band Protons' only release. I don't know a lot about them. They did play the main stage at the 1981 Nambassa Festival. After the Protons folded Phil Bowering released several records as a solo artist and as a member of Low Profile.
Wednesday 3 August 2016
Rod Derrett - Bongo Train
1961
This is Christchurch satirist and folk singer songwriter Rod Derrett's second single. He is best known for Kiwi classic Puha and Pakeha. Derrett is misspelt as Derret on the label.
| Vinyl Discography | ||
| Singles | Label | Year |
| Teddy Boys Picnic | Zodiac | 1961 |
| Bongo Train | Zodiac | 1961 |
| The Springboks And The All Blacks | HMV | 1965 |
| EPs | ||
| Rod Derrett's Com.Pop Show | Zodiac | 1964 |
| Rugby, Racing & Beer | HMV | 1964 |
| Puha & Pakeha | HMV | 1965 |
| Rod Derrett Sings Figaro | HMV | 1965 |
| Albums | ||
| Rod Derrett Sings | HMV | 1967 |
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Rod Derrett - Bongo Train.mp3Thursday 21 July 2016
Smelly Feet - Master Pieces
1981
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| The covers were individually decorated by hand |
This is the third and last release from Wellington's Smelly Feet. Who was musician, filmmaker and Artist Brent Hayward. He had previously been the singer in Shoes This High. Hence the name Smelly Feet. He went on to form Kiwi Animal and to perform as The Reverend Stinkfinger. He currently performs under the name Fats White.
| Vinyl Discography | ||
| Singles | Label | Year |
| Ohms | Real Records | 1980 |
| Master Pieces | Real Records | 1981 |
| EP | ||
| As Seen On TV | Real Records | 1981 |
Monday 11 July 2016
Beat Soldiers - Conversation
1986
This is Auckland band Beat Soldiers' only record. Released by Ode Records in 1986. And that is all I know about them.
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Thursday 30 June 2016
Ticket - Country High
1971
This was the first single from Auckland band Ticket. They featured drummer Ricky Ball who had previously played for The Challenge and would go on to play in Hello Sailor. As well as local guitar hero Eddie Hansen who later played in Living Force. Both sides of the label have an 'A' printed on them but Country High was the recognized A-Side. Country High reached number 12 in the National Charts. Ticket releases three more singles and two albums in New Zealand. They also releasing two more singles and their two albums in Australia.
Ricky Ball
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Drums
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Paul Woolright
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Bass
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Trevor Tombleson
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Vocals/Percussion
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Eddie Hansen
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Guitar
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| New Zealand Vinyl Discography | ||
| Singles | Label | Year |
| Country High | Ode | 1971 |
| Dream Chant | Down Under | 1972 |
| Then You'll Fly | Down Under | 1972 |
| Mr.Music | Vertigo | 1973 |
| Albums | ||
| Awake | Down Under | 1972 |
| Let Sleeping Dogs Lie | Down Under | 1972 |
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Ticket - Country High.mp3Tuesday 7 June 2016
KD3 - Subway
1982
This is the only release from Palmerston North band KD3. According to the label it was released by Paul Campbell, but the sleeve credits KD3. It was self-released in 1982.
* Played on Subway only.
** Played on Capt Earth only
Bent Bennett |
Drums *
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Tevor Todd
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Bass *
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Donald Allardice
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Guitar *
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David Perry
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Synth **
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John Holden
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Guitar
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Paul Campbell
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Guitar/Vocal
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Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
KD3 - Subway.mp3Sunday 22 May 2016
Figure 60 - Six Days
1994
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| Back Cover |
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| Inside Cover |
This is Auckland Alternative band Figure 60's first vinyl release. They had issued several cassette only releases before this. I have been told they released a couple of Geraldine etched polycarbonate records as well. Unfortunately I do not have information about these. If can shed light on them please leave a comment.
Nick Clarke
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Drums
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Darren McShane
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Bass/Vocals
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David Rush
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Guitar/Vocals
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Cameron Bain
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Guitar
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Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Tuesday 17 May 2016
Record Sleeves
We would like to announce the launch of our sister site - New Zealand Record Sleeves. The site's aim is to provide information about the generic record company sleeves used for New Zealand pressed and distributed 7" vinyl 45s records. It is designed for record collectors who would like to match the correct sleeve with their records.
More Record labels will be added in the coming months. There are some gaps (and possible mistakes) so if you can add a correct date or sleeve please leave a commit or email us.
Click Here
http://nzrecordsleeves.blogspot.co.nz
Monday 16 May 2016
Bamboo - Do What I Did 1989
This is the first single from South Auckland Funk/Rock band Bamboo. They were formed by ex-Ardijah guitarist Teina Benioni. The single was produced by ex-Split Enz and Citizen Band bassist Mike Chunn. The B-Side is a cover of the "Kiwi Classic" Ten Guitars.
Teina Benioni
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Guitar/Vocals
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Peter Hoera
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Bass
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Norma Benioni
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Vocals
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| Vinyl Discography | ||
| Singles | ||
| Do What I Did | Mercury | 1989 |
| Time | Mercury | 1989 |
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
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