Description: This is considered the Holy Grail of Texas Garage Band Rock from the 1960's, particularly South Texas. There were only a very small limited amount of these records actually pressed. Some given to band members, some to San Antonio DJ's Ricci Ware and Bruce Hathaway, and a few to myself being the manager of the band and the producer of this record. The copy for sale here is unplayed. Produced in 1966, it has been sitting in the original pressing box since 1966. I have one additional copy, which is on my beautiful 1959 Seeburg Model C jukebox. I actually took the photo of the band which is shown. I was there when the shopping center pulled the plug on the band-those were great rebellious days. I was in the studio during the recording and doing the producing. I am now in my late 70's, and I am beginning the downsizing process from my large home. I am fine with the copy I have on my jukebox and some very lucky collector now can obtain this piece of rock history. There are numerous articles on this record and the Runaways, not to be confused with the famous girl group. This record was even part of the 10 Best Texas Garage Rock Band compilations CD. One track included The Thirteen Floor Elevators. This is for serious collectors. There becomes a time when you just have to part with things, but the memories of the production of this record will hopefully always remain as it was a very special part of my life. I dragged the band to many of the small different South Texas towns on the weekends and rented the VFW halls and brought great rock and roll music to their captive lives as rock and roll dances were something they looked forward to. A lot is talked about with the Teen Canteen. I was the band member of the Galaxies (rhythm guitarist) who made the initial deal with Sam Kinsey, as we were the first band to rock Wonderland Teen Canteen. I had known Sam since I was a young teenager, living right down the street from Silvey Music, and was a frequent guest there many many times. Sam and I were friends. But Sam and I had our differences when it came to Teen Canteen, be I agreed to have the Galaxies play there to open the venue for the very first time. I did not charge him. Myself, Myles Wells, Preston Buchannan, Sol Casseb Jr. I'd love to touch base with Sam and bury the hatchet from 6 decades. I read an article on Facebook from someone very familiar with the Runaways and a fan. Much of the copy in the description comes from that person. If you read this, feel free to message me.The RunawaysNot to be confused with the sexy female Runaways of the 70’s, these were four guys from Jefferson and Edison High who could rock your socks off. Being in junior high, these high school superstars were the closest thing to The Beatles we thought we would ever see. We even asked for their autographs!The Runaways really blew out some shoppers’ eardrums on July 23, 1966. Maybe that’s why the Auto Show people pulled the plug on them after two songs. The merchants were complaining and the band was told they could continue outside if they wanted to play some more. The car show stayed inside and we followed the band outside, where they set up by the front entrance to Montgomery Wards. There wasn’t much room on the sidewalk after the guys set up, so we stood out in the parking lot under that wonderful Texas July sun. I guess I would have stood on broken glass to watch a real rock band in action, though.The Runaways played nothing but cover versions of the current hits, and that was just what we wanted. They did all the rockers, “Gloria”, “Wipe Out”, The Stones, The Kinks, The Animals (they did a killer version of “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place”). They also did the only hard rock version of Charlie Rich’s “Mohair Sam” that I’ve ever heard.But the song that really blew us away was “Hungry,” by Paul Revere & The Raiders. The bass player, Mike Quillian, had that mean bass line down perfect and sang great too. The lead guitarist, Kent Liming, did a great “breathless” Mark Lindsay vocal. The rhythm guitarist, Chris Reinarz, was the cut-up of the band, but was right there with the back-up vocals and some leads as well.But the real “rock star” and heart-throb of the band was sitting back there on the drums. His name was Tim Shively and I’m sure he broke his share of hearts back then. From that day on, I knew I wanted to be just like him. I even remember what he wore: a white long-sleeve turtleneck shirt (in July!), blue and white striped bellbottom pants, black Beatle boots and some unreal red and white striped socks. With his shoulder-length black hair, with a shock of white in front, he looked just like any of the other rock stars we watched on “Shindig” every Wednesday night. These Runaways did put out one 45 I know of, “18th Floor Girl,” then faded away. I went off to college and the band disbanded.I am a 21 year veteran EBAY seller as well, so you can be sure of what I am describing. I might consider offers, but I hopefully still have many years left if I want to sell it or not. Thank you listening to this story.Due to the value of being brand new and unplayed, I am unable to accept any returns. Worldwide shipping is available.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Derwood, Maryland
End Time: 2024-12-27T16:53:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: The Runaways
Speed: 45 RPM
Format: Record
