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Danny Wagner & Barry White - Kindred Soul

Classic songs that have even more meaning today. Featuring Barry White on "My Buddy". This 4 song EP also includes "When Johnny Comes Marching Home", "Little Children" and "Out Of The Shadows Of Love".

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V/A: Del-Fi Tribute - Delphonic Sounds Today!
To celebrate and pay tribute to our 40th anniversary, twenty bands reflecting Del-Fi's ragged, maverick spirit (The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Liquor Giants, Los Straitjackets, others) proffer up new interpretations of Del-Fi classics (like Davie Allan & the Arrows version of the Bobby Fuller Four's “Our Favorite Martian”).

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Ritchie Valens - Come On, Let's Go!
3-CD Box Set
“Come On, Let's Go” (#46 on Billboard's Pop chart) and “Donna” (#2 in early 1959) were among Ritchie's first big hits, making him the first crossover Latino star. This 3-CD box set contains everything he ever recorded, along with the complete Live at Pacoima Jr. High concert.
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Ritchie Valens -
Rockin' All Night - Very Best Of...

Few know that Ritchie was one of the first guitar-slinging rock n' rollers (along with Bo Diddley, Eddie Cochran et al.) to fuse his tunes with the raw energy used later to create “garage” rock. “Rockin' All Night,” the title of this Best Of CD, captures Valens in his prime.

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Ritchie Valens - The Ritchie Valens Story
The real story behind Ritchie's rockin' version of a traditional Mexican folk song, “La Bamba,” one of the most universally recognized hit songs in the world, is just one of the tales – as narrated by Bob Keane – told on this collection of Valens hits.

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The Bobby Fuller Four -
I Fought The Law: The Best Of The BF4

All the Greatest songs of The Bobby Fuller Four on one brand new CD. These are alternate LP versions or the original Mustang Singles that are NOT on our Never To Be Forgotten 3-CD Box Set. 13 tracks total including the title track, "Let Her Dance", "Love's Made A Fool Of You", the fuzz-toned "Baby My Heart" and a Radio Spot featuring the band singing "The Big Kahuna" jingle.

 

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The Bobby Fuller Four - Never To Be Forgotten
3
-CD Box Set

This beautiful 3-CD Box Set collects every LP track, every single, unreleased songs, alternate takes, all newly remastered and many in STEREO for the first time ever. Plus - a complete live CD of the band's December 1965 Show at PJ's club in Hollywood. And if that weren't enough, you'll get a huge 64 page booklet with comprehensive liner notes & rare photos!

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Bobby Fuller - Shakedown! Texas Tapes
2-CD Box Set

Inspired by Buddy Holly, Fuller soon created a genuinely American hybrid of his own: the West Texas rock n' roll sound. The title track of this 2-CD box set (“Shakedown”) reveals what he accomplished before leading one of the top Rock n' Roll acts on the Sunset Strip.

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The Bobby Fuller Four -
I Fought The Law / KRLA King Of The Wheels

This CD presents BOTH of The Bobby Fuller Four's two original LPs plus 7 bonus tracks! Highlights include "I Fought The Law", "A New Shade Of Blue", "Let Her Dance", "Never To Be Forgotten", "The Magic Touch", "Pamela", and much more.

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Addrisi Brothers - Cherrystone
These two brothers of Italian descent sang crisp double harmonies and buoyant late 50's pop songs (ala the Everly Brothers) that they'd written themselves, a pretty rare thing at the time. This collection of their singles includes the hit “Cherrystone” (#62 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1959).

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Larry Bright - Shake That Thing
A crazy but dynamic guitarist and songwriter, this compilation of Bright's singles is two-parts 'white trash blues' to one-part 'voodoo au-go-go.' He's been called “Howlin' Wolf trapped in the body of Pat Boone.” “Mojo Workout” actually reached #1 on Billboard's Black Music charts in 1960

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Brown Bag
A hot new band from East LA. They've been creating a scene here for some time now and are ready to bring their pop sound to a broader audience.

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Johnny Crawford - Best Of
During the early Sixties, Johnny Crawford (ex-original Mousketeer/TV “Rifleman” co-star and bona fide teen idol) had more Billboard Hot 100 charting hits than any other Del-Fi recording artist at the time, including “Daydreams,” “Cindy's Birthday,” “Patti Ann,” “Rumors,” and “Proud,” to name a few.

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Ron Holden - Love You So...
Ron's sweet R&B vocals remain a stronghold on "Old School" and "Oldies" radio programs. Contains Ron's Biggest hit, "Love You So" and also the catchy and energetic "My Babe"

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Little Caesar & The Romans - Toga! Toga! Toga!
This L.A. based group wore togas and sandals on stage when they performed their 1961 hit, "Those Oldies But Goodies (Reminds Me Of You)” – it was the first hit song to use the now-common phrase. This collection of Caesar/Romans singles features quite a few doo-wop favorites.

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The Romancers - Slauson Shuffle
This one's a collection by a five-man Chicano group who played a trashier, garage-rock strain of Brit-invaded, R&B-flavored rock n' roll in the local venues, cranking out instros like “The Slauson Shuffle,” one of the few dance craze hits named after popular “cruising” street from East L.A.

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Chan Romero - Hippy, Hippy Shake
Like Ritchie Valens, Latino-rocker Romero was a hip-shakin' rebel-rouser who felt just as comfortable singing a heartfelt ballad. The title track (“Hippy Hippy Shake”) of this compilation had its biggest influence across on the UK's Swinging Blue Jeans, who scored a Top Five smash with it.

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Ronnie & The Pomona Casuals - Everybody Jerk
Ronnie & The Pomona Casuals were a band from East LA comprised of young Chicanos playing rockin' soul. The distinctive regional sound of East L.A. in the '60s - as played by Latinos - is like no other. The theme here is The Jerk, so put on your hi-heel sneakers and get to work!

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Various Artists -
Boss Soul-The Genius Of Barry White

Few knew until this compilation that the '70s soul giant first made his impact as an A&R man, songwriter and producer for Del-Fi's Motown-inspired imprint. Collected here are all the Bronco sides by Viola Wills, Johnny Wyatt, Felice Taylor, and White's powerful “All In The Run Of A Day.”

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Kari Wuhrer - Shiny
Many of her fans remember Kari from MTV's “Remote Control” and as 'Capt. Maggie Beckett' on the Sci-Fi TV series “Sliders.” But the actress is a singer/songwriter too. This is her debut album of angst-filled alterna-pop songs, and includes a cover Badfinger's “Come And Get It.”

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Frank Zappa - Cucamonga
In 1963, FZ arrived at Del-Fi's doorstep with these self-produced doo-wop, East L.A. R&B and surf novelties (all were written and performed by Frank and his protégés at his Cucamonga-based studio, hence the title of this compilation). “How's Your Bird?” features vocals by eventual Mother Ray Collins.

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V/A: The Del-Fi/Donna Story
The story of the Del-Fi label, and its offshoot Donna Records, is told through this collection of songs chosen top show the labels' sound and diversity. From Rock & Roll pioneer Ritchie Valens to Doo Wop group The Pentagons and surfers The Lively Ones, it's all here.

 

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V/A: Return Of The Del-Fi/Donna Story
The continuing saga of Del-Fi and Donna Records. This CD has more Rock 'n Roll, Vocal Groups and oddities. Highlights include Ritchie Valens' live "Summertime Blues", The Addrisi Brother's "Un Jarro", Ron Holden "True Love Can Be" and The Grippers "Terror".

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V/A: Del-Fi Doo Wop Vol. 1 -
To Be Loved Forever

This first volume highlights several Del-Fi acts, including the Pentagons' “To Be Loved,” one of the genre's best (#48 in 1961). Also featured are The Gallahads, Little Caesar & The Romans, and many lesser known gems by The Hep Cats, The Blue Angels and The Castaleers, among others.

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V/A: Del-Fi Doo Wop Vol. 2 -
One Tear Drop Too Late

Volume Two's highlights include “Lonely Guy” by The Gallahads, a regional smash before becoming a Top Ten hit nationwide. Also featured are Valentino & The Lovers, (with Bobby Relf of Bob and Earl fame), rarities by Little Joe Mosley & The Sequins, Doretha Moore, The Watesians and Brenda Holloway.

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V/A: Del-Fi Doo Wop Vol. 3 -
Honey For Sale

The third volume in the series highlights several popular R&B titles, including the title track by Chip Nelson (the 'Earl' in Bob and Earl), Brenda Holloway's “Hey Fool” and the Prehistorics' wacky “Alley Oop Cha Cha Cha.” Includes unreleased tracks by Prentice Moreland and Little Johnny McCall, among others.

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V/A: Del-Fi Does Mancini! - Shots In The Dark
Twenty of today's top surf, lounge, rock and instro acts (incl. Man or Astroman?, Wondermints, Brother Cleve of Combustible Edison) help Del-Fi celebrate Henry Mancini's music and influence on one of the most talked-about tribute albums ever. Check out Poison Ivy of the Cramps' “Peter Gunn.”

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V/A: Del-Fi Girl Groups - Gee Baby Gee
This collection features 21 examples of the “Girl Group” sound released during the early 60's (by The Sisters, The Ladybugs, Pippy Shannon's “My Love For Thee,” others). Some songs were penned by Brill Building songsmiths Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, and Ellie Greenwich/Jeff Barry/Phil Spector.

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V/A: IPO Vol. 1 - International Pop Overthrow
IPO is a 20-track compilation by new pop bands who performed at the first IPO Music Festival, in August 1998. Highlights include those by the Tearaways, George Usher, Double Naught Spies (check out their “Sonny & Cher”), Jiffipop (now called Cloud Eleven) and Single Bullet Theory.

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V/A: IPO Vol. 2- International Pop Overthrow 2,
2-CD Set!

An even bigger and better pop compilation than #1. This 2-CD set features a new and exclusive track by Jason Falkner called "She's Not The Enemy". Other standouts include The Liquor Giants with a Four Seasons cover "Big Man In Town", Danny Wilde (from The Rembrandts) "Heard Enough" and Big Hello's take on The Fifth Dimension's "Up Up And Away".

 

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V/A: Latin - Lowride Legends Vol. 1
Del-Fi has gone into the vaults and brought back the original Los Angeles Latin bands and artists from the 60s, the real originators of Chicano rock. Many of these were hits back in the 60s and are classics today. Tracks include: "Queen Of My Heart" by Rene & Ray, "Can You Talk" by Ron Holden, "I'm Without A Girlfriend" by The Gallahads, "Doin' The Cha Cha Cha" by Don Julian and many more.

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V/A: Oldies - Del-Fi Record Hop
This collection of Del-Fi singles should entice you to “put on your own Record Hop…” as the cover states. Featured are Ritchie Valens, Chan Romero, and the Addrisi Brothers making an appearance alongside lesser-known acts like the Rookies, Buddy Landon, The Balladeers, Prentice Moreland (“Please Please Please”) and Bill Tracy.

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V/A: Oldies - Barrel Of Oldies
Here's yet another collection with more Ritchie, vintage doo-wop, and some of that smooth, safe-as-milk late 50's R&B by Rosie & Ron, the Gallahads, Johnny Flamingo, Ron Holden's beloved “Love You So,” and rare leased masters by Bo Diddley and Lee Andrews & the Hearts.

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Cloud Eleven - Cloud Eleven

Our first release on DF2K is the self-titled CD by L.A. band Cloud Eleven. It's full of crunchy/fuzzy guitar-driven melodies (“Tokyo Aquarium”) and soft rock-inspired soundscapes which bring to mind Pet Sounds-era Beach Boys and early Bee Gees. For more info, check out www.cloudeleven.com

 

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Outrageous Cherry - Out There In The Dark

Detroit's Outrageous Cherry explore the “sunnier side of droning alternative pop” burying mid-to-late Sixties-style pop melodies in a wash of feedback and garage-y lo-fi scree. Musically, think: Electric Prunes, Velvet Underground, and the Jesus & Mary Chain's Psychocandy. Check out “Tracy” and get more info.

 

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Jenny Morris - Girl On The Run

Del-Fi's foray into New Country brings us Jenny Morris. Her first single from this album, the cover of the Leslie Gore classic "You Don't Own Me" was nominated for The Hollywood Reporter's Young Star Awards. This album features new songs penned by such Country Superstars as Naomi Judd, Deana Carter, Skip Ewing and more. Produced by award winning songwriter/producers Archie Jordan, Paul Overstreet and Jim Kimble.

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