CHALLENGERS VANILLA FUNK LPCategory / Style / Moods: Rock * Instrumental Rock * Surf * Quirky * Amiable/ Good-Natured * Manic * Rollicking * Freewheeling * Fun * Exuberant * Happy / 23 SUS GNP CRESCENDO LPTITLE: VANILLA FUNKARTIST: CHALLENGERSCONDITIONVINYL: VG++COVER: VG+ PSOC CCClick here for info on grading and abbreviationsOUT OF PRINT ORIGINAL PRESS Biography by Richie Unterberger One of the most popular of the early Southern Californian surf bands, the Challengers were formed by drummer Richard Belvy after he left the Belairs, who had recorded one of the very first surf singles, "Mr. Moto." Their debut LP, Surfbeat (early 1963), was one of the very first all-instrumental surf albums and sold 200,000 copies, an astronomical number for a regional act. Recording several albums over the next couple of years, most of their repertoire consisted of covers of popular rock and surf tunes; undeniably exciting at the time, their lack of originality can make their work generic to wade through. The moody "K-39," also available on surf compilations, is their most famous cut.This exquisite piece of retro music history is a 12" vinyl sound recording (not a CD) in either the multi-track long play LP album format or as extended play EP remix 12" maxi - single disco dance record. Visit the A Sound Deal store for information on grading, shipping, abbreviations and general info.Add me to your favorites for red hot sales bulletins and sneak previews of upcoming products. Click here for more info on grading and abbreviationsCombine Items to Save $$$ ---Click here to check the store for more!©A Sound Deal
