RARE SURF 45 - THE WEIRDOS AND MR. GASSER - TEST PRESSING - FRANCE
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Description
This is a rare one-sided test pressing of an EP by The Weirdos featuring Mr. Gasser: "Eefen It Don't Go, Chrome It" and "The Fastest Shift Alive." Pressed in France in 1964 in preparation for the Capitol EP "Hot Rod Hootenanny" (EAP 4-2010).
The hand-written labels read "Hot Rod Hootenanny" and "My Coupe Eefen Talks" but these titles are crossed out. The likely reason is that the test pressing actually plays the songs on side two, not side one. This is a one-sided EP, there are no songs on the flip.
Record is in VG condition. Nice gloss with some scuffs. Plays good and loud through minor surface noise. You can listen to recordings of the test pressing up for auction by clicking the links below (please note that site lists the incorrect titles):
“Eefen It Don’t Go Chrome It”
“The Fastest Shift Alive”
"Eefen It Don't Go, Chrome It" was written by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and Robert Klimes. "The Fastest Shift Alive" written by Ed Roth, Robert Klimes and Lou Levy.
From the Sundazed website: "A true 'renaissance man,' Ed "Big Daddy" Roth excelled in a number of pursuits. Artist, cartoonist, car-customizer and pinstriper were but a few of his specialties. Growing up in California, surrounded by the surf and hot rod movements of the late '50s, Roth's expansive imagination was set in motion and popular culture would never be the same.
Working closely with Ed Roth, who assumed the nom du disc 'Mr. Gasser,' Fred Rice carefully selected vocalists and musicians for the recording session. Gary Usher assembled and led the vocal talent, which included Jackie "Robyn" Ward, Chuck Girard, Richard Burns and Darlene Love. And how's this for a guitar line-up: Glen Campbell, Jerry Cole and Howard Roberts! On drums you've the great Hal Blaine. Meanwhile, Cliff Hils anchored the bass position and Leon Russell played piano while Steve Douglas wailed on sax. What a fabulous group of 'Weirdos'! The combination of A-list players and a top-notch studio produced a superior-sounding LP, every bit the sonic equal of contemporary recordings from stars like the Super Stocks and the Beach Boys."
Thanks for looking, and please check out my other items for more rare and beautiful 45s. I specialize in rare surf, Beach Boys, and Brian Wilson-related items.
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