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Telstar/The Lonely Bull
February 28, 2012

Product Description
If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

1. Telstar
2. The Lonely Bull
3. Mexico
4. Calcutta
5. Apache
6. Never On Sunday
7. Tequila
8. Green Onions
9. Percolator
10. Red River Rock
11. Let There Be Drums
12. Last Night

CD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UFHG5G/?tag=imwan-20

Vinyl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UFH64M/?tag=imwan-20

Surfing
February 28, 2012

Product Description
If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

1. Pipeline
2. Diamonds
3. Windy And Warm
4. Ten Over
5. Surf Rider
6. Changing Tide
7. The Ninth Wave
8. Party In Laguna
9. Barefoot Venture
10. The Heavies
11. Cruncher
12. The Lonely Sea

CD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UFH0IE/?tag=imwan-20

Vinyl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UFH3PO/?tag=imwan-20

Ventures In Space
February 28, 2012

Product Description
If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

1. Out Of Limits
2. He Never Came Back
3. Moon Child
4. Fear (Main Title From “One Step Beyond”)
5. Exploration In Terror
6. War Of The Satellites
7. The Bat
8. Penetration
9. Love Goddess Of Venus
10. Solar Race
11. The Fourth Dimension
12. The Twilight Zone

CD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UFHFT8/?tag=imwan-20

Vinyl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UFH3JK/?tag=imwan-20

The Fabulous Ventures
February 28, 2012

Product Description
If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

1. Needles And Pins
2. Runnin' Wild
3. Eleventh Hour
4. The Cruel Sea
5. Scratchin'
6. Tall Cool One
7. Only The Young
8. Journey To The Stars
9. Fugitive
10. Ravin' Blue
11. Walkin' With Pluto
12. The Pink Panther Theme

CD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UFH93K/?tag=imwan-20

Vinyl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UFHC7I/?tag=imwan-20

Walk, Don't Run Vol. 2
February 28, 2012

Product Description
If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

1. The House Of The Rising Sun
2. Diamond Head
3. Night Train '64
4. Peach Fuzz
5. Rap City
6. Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
7. Walk, Don’t Run '64
8. Night Walk
9. One Mint Julep
10. Pedal Pusher
11. The Creeper
12. Stranger On The Shore

CD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UFH5HA/?tag=imwan-20

Vinyl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UFHHTG/?tag=imwan-20

I grew up listening to these guys. One of my earliest music memories was listening to my mom's copy of the Surfing album pictured above. Years later I'd realize that in a lot of cases The Ventures were doing covers of instrumentals that had already been hits for other groups, but they did a good job of it.

These seem a bit pricy, though, for single-album reissues with no bonus tracks. I doubt that any of them clock in over 30 minutes.

Some of the earliest albums in my collection are the Ventures records my mom bought me when I was very young. Still have them today & they sound great.

My favorite Ventures collection is this one on GNP Crescendo, though it's sadly out of print.



http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000001OZH/?tag=imwan-20

Great album covers..totally 60's

I might spring for these if I can find at a good price.
The only Ventures album I have is the Christmas one.

Check out the Sundazed site. They are selling the LPs on color vinyl (not sure if the LPs on Amazon are on black vinyl or color) and offering a special discount package (you save a whopping five bucks) if you buy all of them.
http://www.sundazed.com/shop/product_in ... ts_id=2146

I bought the transparent blue "Surfing" LP to go with my original.
http://www.sundazed.com/shop/product_in ... ts_id=2138

Happy surfing!

The coloured vinyl LPs are supposed to be general releases, not Sundazed website exclusives, but so far there have been no Amazon customer reviews which confirm this.

On Stage
June 19, 2012

Product Description
If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

1. Wipe-Out
2. Journey To The Stars
3. Slaughter On Tenth Avenue
4. Caravan
5. Pedal Pusher
6. Apache ’65
7. Bumble Bee
8. Driving Guitars
9. Medley: Walk, Don’t Run/Perfidia/Lullaby Of The Leaves
10. Yellow Jacket

CD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WFR036/?tag=imwan-20

Vinyl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WFQZZK/?tag=imwan-20

Wild Things!
June 19, 2012

Product Description
If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

1. Wild Thing
2. Fuzzy And Wild
3. Sweet Pea
4. Wild And Wooly
5. Wild Child
6. Summer In The City
7. The Pied Piper
8. Wild Trip
9. Hanky Panky
10. Wildcat
11. How Now Wild Cow
12. The Work Song

CD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WFR0AE/?tag=imwan-20

Vinyl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WFR07C/?tag=imwan-20

Super Psychedelics
June 19, 2012

Product Description
If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

1. Strawberry Fields Forever
2. Psychedelic Venture
3. Western Union
4. Guitar Psychedelics
5. Kandy Koncoction
6. Reflections
7. A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
8. Endless Dream
9. Vibrations
10. Psyched-Out
11. 1999 A.D.
12. Happy Together

CD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WFR0B8/?tag=imwan-20

Vinyl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WFR040/?tag=imwan-20

Hawaii Five-O
June 19, 2012

Product Description
If ever there was a “band that launched a thousand bands,” it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn’t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be “big in Japan” over the years, the Ventures were the country’s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures’ catalog—each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records’ reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock!

1. Hawaii Five-O
2. Lovin’ Things
3. Galveston
4. The Letter
5. Don’t Give In To Him
6. Theme From “A Summer Place”
7. Medley: Spooky/Traces/Stormy
8. Medley: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
9. Games People Play
10. I Can Hear Music
11. Dizzy

CD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WFR0AO/?tag=imwan-20

Vinyl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WFR072/?tag=imwan-20

I really NEED to hear the Ventures doing Strawberry Fields! That should be fun.