During the late 1960s and into the early '70s, Warner/Reprise was really at the cutting edge for a mainstream label, and one of the cool things this Burbank-based operation did was put out a series of samplers known as "loss leaders," whose purpose was show off its eccentric roster. These records were inexpensive (I recall stuffing $2 in an envelope to get my copy of "The Big Ball," which I still treasure), but thoughtfully compiled and annotated. "Non-Dairy Creamer" demonstrates just how eclectic the label truly was, featuring artists such as Little Feat, Tony Joe White and Ron Nagle. I can post more if anyone is interested.
Hi Eliot!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for two albums Canadian group
Darkstar - Into the Heartland (1978)
Darkstar - Escape Routines (1980)
Do you happen to have these albums?
Thanx.
Alex.
Sorry, don't have those.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this. Would love to see more loss leader lp's from Warner / Reprise. Thanks E.
ReplyDeleteah Ron Nagle, Bay Area wonderkind & renowned ceramics artist. from Mystery Trend to Durocs. The Rubinoos' Tommy Dunbar was good friends with Ron & Scott Matthews.
ReplyDeleteAlways loved the ''loss leaders'' series! Thank you for you fine music choices!
ReplyDeleteThe loss leader that has always eluded me is "All Singing, All Talking, All Rocking". That would be wonderful if it is available! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI can help you out with that one, Doyscoy. Stay tuned.
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