RADIO READY - Lost Power Pop Hits 1978-1983: Texas, Vol 1 LP (CRR-007)
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RADIO READY is a new regional compilation series that features lost power pop gems from the 1978-83 era. This first installment focuses on groups from Texas and spans Houston, Austin, Dallas, and even Amarillo! These 13 “shoulda been” hits were culled from hard to find singles and unreleased demos. Fully authorized by all the bands and expertly mastered from original source materials, these songs have never sounded better. Some of them are being presented on vinyl for the very first time. Stunning cover art and deluxe gatefold packaging with extensive liner notes gives these long overlooked bands a second chance to be discovered. Includes digital download card.
Track Listing:
Pengwins - What You Gonna Do *
Bruce Moody - This Is It
The Fad - Think
The Haskells - Pop Art
Lawnmowers - Want You Bad *
Rattlecats - Those Are The Breaks *
Jemmy Leggs - Fireworks
Amatones - Plastic Surgeon
The Spies - My Radio
The Shades - The Big One *
The Take - Tonight
True Hearts - All My Time
US Mods - I'm Gone
*Previously Unreleased
| Pre-Sale Begins: May 6, 2013 |
HUGH BEAUMONT EXPERIENCE - The Cone Johnson 7" EP (CRR-006)
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THE HUGH BEAUMONT EXPERIENCE was a Ft Worth band formed by members that were only 15 and 16 years old. In 1981 they booked a four hour block of time at an inexpensive studio where they recorded and mixed what would become the Cone Johnson EP. The record features four teen angst classics and is now considered a holy grail of TX punk rock. Original copies rarely surface and those that do fetch serious dough. We figured it was about time the record got its due diligence with true reproduction art and a sound that is unparalleled, mastered from an original safety copy. Package includes an insert with new liners from guitarist Tommie Duncan and a digital download card.
This record is dedicated to the memory of Brad Stiles.
| Pre-Sale Begins: May 6, 2013 |
LEGIONAIRE'S DISEASE BAND - Rather See You Dead 7" (CRR-005)
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LEGIONAIRE'S DISEASE BAND was formed in Houston by Jerry Anomie. A former convict, Jerry found inspiration after meeting Iggy Pop who helped him realize he could change his life by starting a band. Initially doing renditions of Dead Boys, Richard Hell, Sex Pistols and Stooges songs, Jerry wrote a full set of originals and the Disease took the city by storm.
The band went into Magic Rat Studios in 1979 with just $120 and recorded the “Rather See You Dead (Than With Wool On Your Head)” single which was released on their own Disease Unlimited Records in a small run. A second batch was done on Lunar Lab shortly after.
Jerry conceived a plan to promote the record by staging his own funeral. Finagling a casket from a local funeral home and making an announcement on KPFT, the ploy lured people into Warehouse Records and Tapes where Jerry was rolled out in the casket. Chris Lord of Plastic Idols read his Eulogy before Jerry was resurrected and the band played an in-store.
A bona-fide classic with its inclusion on Bloodstains Across Texas, “Rather See You Dead” has finally received a proper reissue. Includes digital download card. Bahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
| Pre-Sale Begins: May 6, 2013 |
THE FINDERS - Finders Keepers LP (CRR-004)
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THE FINDERS continued the power pop path set by their previous incarnation, the Rockers. After solidifying a new line-up consisting of John “Rock” Perga, Phil Schraub, Bryan Allinsmith and John San Filippo, the band began working on a series of demos before entering the studio to record their first single featuring “It’s So Insane” and “Which Way.”
The band created a theatrical stage show which included John puking into a toilet during their song “Bad Food,” the B-Side of their second single. The A-Side was a track called “Calling Dr. Howard,” which paid homage to the Three Stooges. When Moe Howard’s daughter saw the cover of the picture sleeve which illustrated John throwing up beside a poster of the Three Stooges, she had a cease and desist letter sent out which forced the band to change the cover image. Nonetheless, the song became a popular local radio hit and they even made a music video for it that saw rotation on MTV.
The Finders later added a second guitar player named Mark Newcomb and went in the studio to record a full length album with former Move manager Tony Secunda producing. After completion, they found their label had gone belly up and things spiralled downhill from there with the band ultimately splitting up in the summer of 1983.
The tapes from their last recording session sat in the Mobius Studios vault for over 20 years before Phil and Dennis rescued them. Now for the first time ever on vinyl, Cheap Rewards Records is honored to deliver the best recordings from those session along with quality studio and demo material in one great package.
| Pre-Sale Begins: January 3, 2013 |
THE ROCKERS - Self Titled 7" (CRR-003)
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THE ROCKERS formed in 1977 by longtime songwriting team John “Rock” Perga and Phil Schraub. They wanted to put a live act together to showcase their pop sensibilities, so they added Bryan Allinsmith and Carl Jeppesen to the line-up and began perfecting melodies that incorporated two and three-part harmonies. The Rockers primarily played shows in the bay area and built a significant local following. At the end of 1979, they went in the studio and recorded four of their original songs. Trying to emulate the sound of their favorite British Invasion recordings, they succeeded in producing a highly polished and remarkable sounding 7" EP that was released on their own Alcatraz Records in 1980.
Regarded by many power pop enthusiasts as one of the top records of the genre, Cheap Rewards Records is proud to offer this fully authorized reproduction for a budget price so that fans new and old can enjoy this timeless masterpiece.
| Pre-Sale Begins: January 3, 2013 |
THE LIMIT - Self Titled LP(CRR-002)
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THE LIMIT sprang from fertile ground. In the early 1980s, New Orleans was home to a thriving punk, hardcore, new wave and metal scene. The Limit, who coined their brand of music “powerful pop,” began playing the local club scene in the spring of 1982.
The trio recorded their debut EP at the end of 1982 and released it as a 10” in May of 1983 in an edition of 500 copies. Featuring four infectiously catchy tunes, the record sold well and received promising reviews.
Although the band enjoyed modest success in Louisiana, drawing large crowds to their shows, they were unable to gain interest from major labels. The band lost momentum and ultimately broke up in January of 1984.
30 years after The Limit recorded the songs for their sole release, Cheap Rewards Records is excited to give new life to their music. The Limit LP compiles the songs from the band’s self-released EP, along with a demo of their shoulda-been hit, “Uh Oh,” plus an entire side of previously unreleased live recordings. Expertly restored from original source tapes, this record is a remarkable listen from start to finish. All copies come with a free digital download card.
| Pre-Sale Begins: March 5, 2012; Ship Date: March 12, 2012 |
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THE REACTIONS - Saturday's Gone Wild LP (CRR-001)
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THE REACTIONS emerged in 1979 amidst the budding South Florida punk scene that featured such revered acts as The Eat, The Essentials, and The Cichlids. Their rapid-fire songs, punctuated by driving guitar and anthemic vocals, foreshadowed the pop punk sound that gained popularity over the next several decades.
The Reactions self-released two limited edition 7” EPs during their brief tenure. Though both records failed to garner the commercial success the band craved, astute music lovers the world over have since discovered their undeniably catchy, hook-filled songs that captivated audiences across Florida for a brief moment in time. The current demand for the original vinyl records has turned them into sought after collector's items.
As its debut release, Cheap Rewards Records is proud to present Saturday’s Gone Wild, a collection of rare and lost recordings by The Reactions. The LP includes the songs from their two releases, 1980’s Official Release EP and 1981’s Love You EP, as well as previously unreleased demo and live recordings that capture the essence of the band’s sound and energy. These tracks were meticulously restored and mastered from deteriorating tapes and now, for the first time, music appreciators can enjoy these lost gems. The record is packaged in a deluxe gatefold sleeve with band photos and liner notes by South Florida legend, Charlie Pickett. All copies come with a free digital download card.
| Pre-Sale Begins: Sept 23, 2011; Ship Date: Dec 12, 2011 |
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