1961 NY Rockabilly 78 rpm UNKNOWN Acetate - Associated
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Excellent, guaranteed original, 1960-1961 New York UNKNOWN 1-sided Rockabilly 78 rpm ACETATE by ? entitled "The World's Biggest Fool" on Associated Recording Studios Records (no #). Great vocal tune with super guitar break! With the ascendency of Rock and Roll in the 1950s and 1960s, Associated’s staple business became making “demo” records for up and coming singers and bands, and for New York’s large community of songwriters, publishers and producers seeking to strike it rich with a hit song. Much of the material covered by the artists of the 50’s and 60’s was written by the many great songwriters of the day. These songwriters acted independently of the major record labels, often working for one of the large number of publishing companies inhabiting the Brill Building and surrounding area. Taking the idea for a song, the writers/publishers/producers would come to Associated to cut a demo, often adapting and improvising along the way, which would then be used to try to entice a known artist to cover the song. In most instances, once an act’s success was established it would sign with a record label and typically, would thereafter use the label’s private studio. Accordingly, making recordings for established artists was only a small portion Associated’s business. Nonetheless, many major “hits” where recorded there. Some by up and coming artists who went on to long, successful careers; others by “one hit wonders.” In addition to providing the recording space and equipment, Associated provided engineers and, if requested, hired studio musicians, many of which were enormously talented. It maintained a large assortment of standard and exotic instruments – from penny whistles to Hammond organs, and its engineers were always willing to experiment with new recording techniques to get that new sound many artists were looking for. Condition = solid VG+ (very light paper scuffs - plays through fine though!, LISTEN TO AN ACTUAL SOUND CLIP!). Winning bidder to add $2.50 postage in the USA. Good luck - check out my other auctions for more vintage records for sale and save on combined postage costs!
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