Somebody’s Image Rare OZ EP Hush EX ’67 W&G WGE2766 Russell Morris Psyche
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Feb 9, 2024
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Somebody’s Image Rare OZ EP Hush EX ’67 W&G WGE2766 Russell Morris Psyche
Rare Original OZ EP released in 1967 on W&G Records. Cat: WG-E-2766.The Russell Morris story began around 1966, when the gangly, sandy-haired 17-year-old pop enthusiast started hanging around gigs by The Groop, who were a favourite of Melbourne pop fans during 1966. Russell was hoping to get a break for his fledgling band, Somebody's Image. Although they were raw and inexperienced, Russell and his mates were totally committed to their cause and they practised fervently for five months before playing their first live gig (which was headlined by The Groop). They immediately attracted the attention of their future mentors particularly keyboardist Brian Cadd and singer Ronnie Charles and a long, valuable and fruitful musical friendship was forged. Word got around and Somebody's Image quickly developed a strong following at Melbourne's premier venues. It wasn't long before the band came to the notice of Go-Set staff writer Ian Meldrum, who was already championing The Groop relentlessly in his columns. Ian certainly spied potential in Russell (if not in the band) and he encouraged them with typical "Molly" flair, taking over as their manager, wanna-be record producer and behind-the-scenes "ideas man”. Somebody's Image began their recording career with the single "Heat Wave", released on In Records, the pop subsidiary of prominent Melbourne indie label W&G. The Ian Meldrum-produced single was a reasonably convincing cover of the Holland-Dozier-Holland classic, but it failed to chart. The follow-up successor was an arresting version of Joe South's "Hush". The single was give strong support by Melbourne radio and, eventually, gained national airplay, peaking at a very respectable #15 placing.
Tracks : Hush/ Heatwave/ When I come home/ Baby blue. There are a few very light spindle marks on labels. Record is in stunning condition with only a few minor scuff marks that cause a fewe light crackles and is in Excellent condition. Cover with back flaps has some light ring wear, a small sticker stain on top right corner and some light age spots and marks and is in VG++ condition.
Wrapping method: All records are sent in stiff cardboard mailers then wrapped in brown paper and sealed around edges with brown packaging tape. Records are taken out of sleeve to avoid seam splits and ring wear.
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1634 (GS 9.6 (1634))
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