TULSA 1965 GARAGE ACETATE "A BAND OF THOSE" MIKE BRUCE VOCALS & GUITAR
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Description
Probably a one-of-a kind 45rpm acetate from one of Tulsa, Oklahoma's best-ever guitarists, Mike Bruce, and his high school band, A Band of Those, featuring the song, written by Bruce, "I Love You," that went on to be released in 1965 on the local, Tulsa label, Rick Records #111, b/w "Girl," and charted regionally. Bruce passed away 2005, but his all-too-brief career included playing lead guitar on several world-wide tours with The Bobby Blue Bland Show (if you can imagine, an all-black band, with this short, white dude with a huge afro, blowing the audience away with his lead guitar; those who saw the shows said it was quite spectacular). Bruce later played lead guitar in a band out of Detroit with David Teegarden and Skip Knape (aka "Teegarden & Van Winkle") and a then-unknown lead singer named Bob Seger. Later, Bruce recorded an LP titled "Teegarden & Van Winkle With Mike Bruce" on Westbound Records #2010. The acetate is in remarkable condition; I would have no hesitancy in grading the play-portion VG++. The back, which is blank, is equally as nice with a minute vinyl flake on the edge. The label is lightly soiled with no scratches, tears or other problems; the name(?) "Rily"(?) has been written on the label in red Sharpie (see pic).
This is a great song. I could not find any internet clips of the Rick #111 record (also very scarce), so if you would like to hear the song, feel free to call me at 720 985 3770.
A story on Mike Bruce is in my 474-page book on Tulsa bands and musicians, 1955-1975, with an Oklahoma 45rpm discography, and is available on my eBay site.
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PLEASE NOTE MY VISUAL RECORD GRADING SCALE:
SS (Still Sealed): Unopened, still in original shrink-wrap in original condition unless noted differently.
Mint: I do not use this grade.
NM or M- (Near Mint or Mint Minus): Almost as produced except for superficial things like paper sleeve rubs or light handling. Label will have full gloss and color as produced.
VG++ (Very Good Plus-Plus): A well-cared-for record, but the vinyl will display a few noticeable imperfections such as a few light marks or scuffs that cannot be felt to the touch. Label will also have some color and/or gloss fading or light wear; any other distractions will be noted in the label description.
VG+ (Very Good Plus): Still a well-cared-for record, vinyl has a few more noticeable imperfections than VG++ that cannot be felt to the touch. May display some original gloss. Label can show some, but not large, areas of wear; any other distractions will be noted in the label description. NOTE: this is still a very acceptable grade for most collectors.
VG (Very Good): A used but still reasonable copy. Vinyl will have several moderate and/or one or two major flaws such as scratches that can be felt to the touch, but the record will play through with some ticks and possibly other surface noise, nothing that overwhelms the sound. Label gloss may be completely gone, color fading, moderate wear, any other distractions will be noted in the label description.
VG- (Very Good Minus): Vinyl will have some major imperfections along with visible groove wear but will still play through. Label will have heavy wear, no gloss, color faded, any other distractions will be noted in the label description.
FR/PR (Fair/Poor): A record with major problem(s). I usually do not list records in these grades unless it is a very scarce/rare record that is highly sought-after. Such a record’s condition, along with its flaws, will be described in detail.
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