Genre: Pop Rock
Label: Sundazed
Format: 33RPM,
Size: 12"

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The Ventures Mashed Potatoes And Gravy 180g LP (Clear Vinyl)

The Ventures

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SKU:
SUNLP5400C
UPC:
090771540010
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Limited Edition 180g Clear Vinyl LP! Re-mastered From Original Analogue Tapes!

If ever there was a "band that launched a thousand bands," it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn't as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be "big in Japan" over the years, the Ventures were the country's first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures' catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records' reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

"For an album that yielded not a single hit (and which was one of five long-players released by the band in 1962), Mashed Potatoes and Gravy (later retitled The Ventures' Beach Party) is one hell of an enjoyable album and still a very solid and substantial album, over 40 years later. The group's sound was lean and mean all the way through, whether doing a respectful cover of George Gershwin's "Summertime" or raucous renditions of "Lucille," "Poison Ivy," and "Hully Gully." Even the seeming throwaway numbers, such as "Hot Summer (Asian Mashed)," with its faux-Eastern embellishments, and the soaring "Spudnik," are played with such virtuosity and spirit that they demand attention, and there are a surprising number of vocals on this album, albeit mostly of the nature of choruses on songs like "The Wah-Watusi" and "Hully Gully."" - Bruce Eder, allmusic.com

Features:
• Limited Edition
• 180g Vinyl
• Clear Vinyl
• Re-mastered From Original Dolton & Liberty Records' Analogue Tapes
• Precise artwork restoration

Selections:
Side One:

1. Lucille
2. Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)
3. Hernando's Hideaway
4. Mashed Potato Time
5. Summertime
6. Hot Summer (Asian Mashed)
Side Two:
1. Poison Ivy
2. The Wah-Watusi
3. Instant Mashed
4. Scratch
5. Hully Gully (Baby)
6. Spudnik

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