Description
LINK WRAY Early Recordings (Issued as part of Ace Records’ 50th anniversary programme, Early Recordings revisits the formative years of one of the most influential figures in instrumental rock. Originally released by Ace in 1978 under the title The Early Years, this compilation draws from Link Wray’s groundbreaking recordings for the Swan label, made with his backing band The Raymen. These tracks capture the raw, distorted guitar sound that would permanently alter thedirection of rock music. From the ominous churn of “Rumble” to his prowling take on the “Batman Theme”, alongside staples such as “Jack The Ripper” and “Ace Of Spades”, the album documents the moment Wray’s confrontational tone and attitude first took hold. This anniversary edition is limited to 500 copies pressed on Sunflower Yellow Vinyl. A striking presentation of a compilation that remains essential to the history of instrumental rock and roll. Picture sleeve with gold hype sticker, factory sealed)
TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Side One
1.Batman Theme
2.Ace Of Spades
3.Cross Ties
4.Jack The Ripper
5.Hidden Charms
6.I’m Branded
7.The Shadow Knows
Side Two
1.Fat Back
2.Run Chicken Run
3.Black Widow
4.Scatter
5.Turnpike U.S.A.
6.Mr Guitar
7.Rumble
Key Features
Classic Ace Records Link Wray compilation, first issued in 1978
Drawn from early Swan label recordings with The Raymen
Limited edition pressing of 500 copies on Sunflower Yellow Vinyl
Part of the Ace Records 50th anniversary series
Artist – Link Wray (click link for complete listing)
Title – Early Recordings (click link for more of the same title)
Release Date – 28 Nov 2025
Year of Release – 2025
Original Year of Release – 1978
Format – vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label – Ace Records
Catalogue No – CH6L (click link for more)
Country of Origin – United Kingdom (UK)
Language – Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info – Sealed, Picture Sleeve
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) – 5053201676203
Condition – Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No – INKLPEA881555
Related Artists – Broth, Mordicai Jones.
GENRES
50’s Artists / Rock & Roll, Garage Punk.
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