THE RIPTIDES Sunset Strip 1978 Able Label 3-Song EP Australia Power Pop OZ
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Description
Released in Australia in 1978, this is the rare 7", 45rpm, 3-song EP (small LP spindle hole) by The Riptides "Sunset Strip" ("2:76"!) b/w "Magic Castle" (1:58) and "Rules of Love" (2:38)----The Able Label AB 004 (see original scans)!
At the time of release, The Riptides were Allan Rielly, Dennis Cantwell, Mark Callaghan, and Scott Matheson.
The Wikipedia entry on the band states that in September, 1978, the band (then known as The Numbers) released "Sunset Strip" in a limited number (500) on the Go-Betweens' Able Label. Well, that would be this record, except the band credit is The Riptides, the name they changed from The Numbers around that time. The bio goes on to state that, as The Riptides, they re-mixed the "Sunset Strip" EP in July, 1979, in a limited pressing of 2,000. That could be this EP, too, but the year of issue on this record says "1978", with no mention of a re-mixing. So, just going by that entry, I don't know if this is the 1978 500-pressing, or the 1979 re-mixed 2,000-pressing!
The record is in incredible near mint condition, having been gently played maybe twice. I've been the sole owner since release. The original picture sleeve is included, and is in very good++ condition, with the only flaw being ring wear on both sides.
$3.00 standard shipping. International shipping is available.
