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The Ventures
The Fabulous Ventures
The Ventures - The Fabulous Ventures - 1964 - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - Beautiful surface, rich fidelity. - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!
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The Ventures
The American instrumental rock ensemble known as The Ventures was established in 1958 by Bob Bogle and Don Wilson in Tacoma, Washington. In recognition of their influential contributions to music, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 as Performers.
The group's lineup evolved significantly over the years:
In 1958, under the name The Versatones, the founding members were: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Bogle (Lead Guitar)
By 1959, the lineup expanded to include: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Bogle (Lead Guitar) - Earl Herbert (Bass Guitar) - George T. Babbitt, Jr. (Drums)
During the sessions for "Walk, Don't Run" in 1960, the members were: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Bogle (Lead Guitar) - Nokie Edwards (Bass) - Skip Moore (Drums)
From 1960 to 1961, the group featured: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Bogle (Lead Guitar) - Nokie Edwards (Bass) - Howie Johnson (Drums)
The lineup shifted again from 1961 to 1962, with: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Bogle (Bass Guitar) - Nokie Edwards (Lead Guitar) - Howie Johnson (Drums)
Between 1963 and 1968, the band included: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Bogle (Bass Guitar) - Nokie Edwards (Lead Guitar) - Mel Taylor (Drums)
From 1968 to 1969, the members were: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Bogle (Bass Guitar) - Gerry McGee (Lead Guitar) - Mel Taylor (Drums)
The ensemble continued with this lineup from 1969 to 1972, adding: - John Durrill (Keyboards)
In 1972, the group featured: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Bogle (Bass Guitar) - Nokie Edwards (Lead Guitar) - Mel Taylor (Drums)
From 1973 to 1979, the lineup included: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Bogle (Bass Guitar) - Nokie Edwards (Lead Guitar) - Joe Barile (Drums)
The band continued with this configuration from 1979 to 1984.
From 1985 to 1996, the members were: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Bogle (Bass Guitar) - Gerry McGee (Lead Guitar) - Mel Taylor (Drums)
During the years 1996 to 2005, the group included: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Bogle (Bass Guitar) - Gerry McGee (Lead Guitar) - Leon Taylor (Drums, son of Mel Taylor)
In the period from 2005 to 2009, the lineup was: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Bogle (Bass Guitar) - Bob Spalding (Bass Guitar) - Gerry McGee (Lead Guitar) - Leon Taylor (Drums) - Nokie Edwards (Lead Guitar, as a special guest)
From 2009 to 2015, the members included: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Spalding (Bass Guitar) - Gerry McGee (Lead Guitar) - Leon Taylor (Drums) - Nokie Edwards (Lead Guitar, as a special guest)
In 2016, the lineup changed to: - Don Wilson (Rhythm Guitar) - Bob Spalding (Rhythm Guitar) - Ian Spalding (Bass Guitar) - Gerry McGee (Lead Guitar) - Leon Taylor (Drums)
Since 2017, the current lineup consists of: - Bob Spalding (Lead Guitar) - Ian Spalding (Rhythm Guitar) - Luke Griffin (Bass Guitar) - Leon Taylor (Drums)
Description
The Ventures - The Fabulous Ventures - 1964 - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - Beautiful surface, rich fidelity. - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!
- Record was initially cleaned manually, then ultrasonically cleaned with iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaning prior to grading
- Records are packaged with a poly outer sleeve, the LP is placed in a fresh white inner sleeve directly after cleaning, (we include the accompanying sleeve, we send you both), separate from the cover to protect the seams during shipment, and of course, shipped within thick cardboard insert pads in a thick cardboard record mailer.
- We offer discounted shipping on multiple records: calculated shipping for the first one and $2 for each additional one. International Buyers, please read International Buyers paragraph below.
SRO Records Record Grading Guide:
SEALED/Mint:
Vinyl: Assumed mint, unverified until opened.
Sleeve: Visible through shrink wrap, graded as above.
NM (Near Mint):
Vinyl: Nearly flawless, with possible minor scuffs or hairlines only visible under strong light.
Sleeve: Appears new, as if freshly printed.
EX (Excellent):
Vinyl: Bright, with minor surface wear and hairlines, not affecting play.
Sleeve: May have faint creases or abrasions, but artwork is clean.
VG+ (Very Good Plus):
Vinyl: Obvious wear, scuffs and hairlines, plays with some noise but no major sound issues.
Sleeve: Worn with creases, noticeable wear, acid deterioration, corner dings, chipping, and possible seam wear.
Here's the typical SRO Records line in the sand. Anything below VG+, unless it's rare, unusual or just awesome, we're NOT going to sell online, much less go through the hassle of an ultrasonic cleaning, we're going to put it in one of many $10 Record boxes that we sell at Record Conventions and events. Some will wind up in the $1 Box, just to get it back out into the world for someone to enjoy or make a planter out of.
VG (Very Good):
Vinyl: Dull appearance with many hairlines and scuffs, somehow plays with persistent noise but no skips.
Sleeve: Worn with possible seam splits and moderate ring wear.
G+ (Good Plus):
Vinyl: Numerous marks and scratches, plays with significant noise but music usually overpowers flaws.
Sleeve: Rough appearance with possible seam splits and water damage.
G (Good):
Vinyl: Copious unforgettable marks, probably a skip or jump.
Sleeve: Heavy ring wear and damage, likely large seam splits or water damage.
F (Fair):
Vinyl: It's round with nearly infinite damage, skipper gonna skip
Sleeve: It's basically what's left of the sleeve for the album
International Buyers: We charge $7 for the first record and $2 a record thereafter for Domestic Shipping in the continental United States. This only includes shipping to the International hub here in the United States. Please carefully review the total shipping and VAT charges for your order before committing to a purchase, which will be different from what we are able to view or control on the US eBay site.
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