Vertical Hold - USA 7''

Despite the song title, this band is actually from Australia.  I'm in the process of converting my singles that are not available on the web, or have never been re-issued on CD or just random - into mp3 files to share on this blogsite.  This came out in 1984 but they released an album the year before.  I don't have this and would be dead keen to get it.  Mp3 files are preferred, and I will then share on this site.

They also had a bunch more singles but I don't have these either.  Any help would be appreciated. 

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Doctor Stone - Purple Slice EP

Their only release from 1996.  Goddamn this has a great sound.  Why didn't these guys kick on?

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Helicopters - Self Titled Mini-LP

West Australian band featuring Phil Bennett and Tony Thewlis.  Released in 1982. 

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Debutantes

Various artists early Aussie 'Punk' (before it was called punk): The Sports, Stiletto, Wayne Burt, Mark Gillespie & Red Symons.  The only thing is, we probably would'nt call them punk.  It's simply pub rock (as in rock).  Released in 1977.  I have converted this from cassette - the standard music format in the mid 70's.

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Stiletto - Licence To Rage

1978 Aussie release which I only have on cassette.  Martin Armiger (Sports) is credited with a few songs.  Jane Clifton on vocals.

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Bastinados - Over The Side 7''

Appeared out of nowhere in 1983.  Not much I can tell you about this other than that one of the members (Boris Garter) was in Rip Torn & The Stockings (aka The Stockings).  The lead singer of that band (Rip Torn aka Bernie Lynch) went on to form the Eurogliders.

I think I should blog what I've got from The Stockings.  Always enjoyed seeing them live in Perth. 

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Atla - Back Of The Woods 7''

Produced by Todd Hunter, of XL Capris ('Where Is Hank?' and 'Weeds') and Dragon fame.  That's basically why I bought the single in 1980.  And, it's a good 'un.  One and only release.

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Surfside 6 - Cool In The Tube 7''

You can just about hear the waves crashing in the background and smell the sea air.  Classic single from this Sydney band.  I'm hummin' it now.

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Surfside 6 - Can't You See The Sign 7''

Second single, equally toe tappin'.  Many thanks to Andrew who sent me the mp3 files.  You won't pay much less than $100 Aus for this.  I'm first and foremost interested in the music itself - this hits the spot. 

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Innocent Bystanders - Lebanon 7''

Life is good.  Very good.  I only just posted the Innocent Bystanders last night and already my cry for help was heard.  This single was sent in by Don and I'm super happy.  Many thanks.  Here it is now for you.

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Innocent Bystanders (split with The Hurricanes) - Looking Down At You 7'' & Dangerous 7''

Innocent Bystanders hailed from Perth and released this single in 1986 (same time as their album).  It was split with a band called The Hurricanes (about whom I know absolutely nothing.  However, they released 2 singles before this:

• Lebanon (1984)

• Dangerous (1986)

I don't have these and would certainly appreciate copies (mp3 files).  Hold the press - just received a copy of 'Lebanon'.  MANY thanks.  Hey, it looks like this internet thingy works fine. AND - now have 'Dangerous'. 

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Innocent Bystanders - Don't Go Looking Back

One and only album (1986).  There is also a cassette floating about ('Sample Tape') but I don't have this.  If anyone out there can help - please do.  It's really only the mp3 files I'm after.  Cassette tape has a horrible habit of deteriorating over time - the aim of this blogsite is to try to preserve all this good music.

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The Widowed Isis - Jim Morrison (I Want To Be) 7''

Catchy single from this band - about whom I know very little.  My guess is that they came from Sydney (where this single was recorded).  First release (1985) but they also put out the following:

• You Can't Make Me Burn 7''

• Self Titled 12'' EP

I don't have these but would be over moon if you could help out with the mp3 files.

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The Sports - Fair Game EP

First EP from 1977.  Things were just starting to hot up in the Melbourne scene.  In 1978 they released their first LP, 'Reckless'.

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The Elks - Refer To Drawer

The Elks are a blues band that hailed from Perth.  I remember seeing them so many times and always in awe.  They were sensational when supporting BB King in the mid 70's (this album - their only - came out in 1978).  It was produced by Matt Taylor (from Chain) and recorded in Fremantle.  Wilbur Wilde, Joe Camilleri & Helen Matthews guested but it was all about the band.  They were so darn tight.  Terry Serio was on lead vocals and also had a starring role in the Aussie movie 'Running on Empty'.  In my collection, I also have a CeeDee 'Live 1977' (recorded at RMIT, Melbourne).  No idea how easy it is now to get (only 500 were made) but if you want a copy, I can also blog it.

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The Seclusions - Isolation For Creation

This is a 'grower' from 1985.  Very hard to describe, but I can tell you a few things: Joey Ramone is on backing vocals (occasionally), Busta “Cherry” Jones on bass and Jimmy Rip (who has been covering Richard Lloyd’s parts in Television).  The only consistent member seems to be a vocalist/songwriter named Randy Dash - I know nothing about him though.  There are some originals and some fascinating cover choices (Yardbirds, Blues Magoo's and Iron Butterfly).  Just download this album. 

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Ace Of Fools - Headline

Another Aussie band I know nothing about.  Bought this way back in 1982 and it's just  been sitting in my collection.  Gathering dust.  The time is ripe to just get this out there.  It may tickle someone's buds - such that they feel inclined to give some background info.  Please ....

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Gotham City - Radio Active

Bought this album in 1982 as some of the member(s) of The Angels contributed.  Not much more that I can tell you about this LP other than it having a certain 'pop' feel.  Interesting and obscure Aussie release.

There was also a single, featuring the tracks 'Don't Call Me' & ' Give Me The Part' (both contained on the album).

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Priority Paid - Image

Priority Paid were from Sydney and released this album is 1988.  I wish I could tell you more, but ....

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Cape Diem - Self Titled EP

Know very little about this 1984 release on Sundown Records.  The band are from Brisbane but that's about it ....

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July 14th - Me and My Gun 7''

Adelaide pop band release this perfect single in 1984.  Could be a theme song for the gun lobby, but we embrace and kiss afterwards.

Did not buy this in the first instant so had to track it down later.  Not so easy as it turned out - their stuff is hard to get now.

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July 14th - Australian Bite

First album proper (1985) and thoroughly enjoyable, catchy pop.  Well worth your time.  I heard this band after the single (which is collected here) and around the time music from Adelaide became 'must get'.  There was something in the water down there.

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July 14th - Cut It Live (Cassette)

Released in 1986, you're probably a bit surprised to learn that this was not their first release.  In dem days, cassettes were so easy to put out, so the band did just that.  Nice n' easy.

Many thanks for sending this item to me - I've been after it for years and had basically given up.  It was worth the wait.

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July 14th - Till We Meet Again

July 14th bow out with this album.  It's a sleeper and grows on you.  I still play this, even though it's now 30 years old (1988 release).

I'm too lazy to split the LP sides into tracks.  That may be a task for you on a rainy day.  Discogs has the track list.

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Jets - Rock Classics

Jets were a Perth band from 1986 squeezing out covers by AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Sweet and ZZ Top.  Covers bands have always been a thing in Perth, but that may just be a stereotype.

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Dorian Gray - Self Titled

Brisbane band from 1980 with a penchant for outdated clothing.  This is an EMI Custom Record so the distribution was, uhm - somewhat limited.  Despite that, it's VERY hard to get and worth a listen.

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