Rockats – Live At The Ritz (Vinyl, LP, Album, Jacksonville Pressing, 1981, Island Records)

Why This Record Matters
Live At The Ritz captures the Rockats’ high-energy neo-rockabilly sound during the early-1980s revival of the style. Produced by Kenny Vance, the album features stand-up bassist Smutty Smith, guitarist Tim Scott McConnell, and vocalist Dibbs Preston.

Collector Note
This 1981 US Island Records edition carries catalog number ILPS 9626 and was pressed at Capitol’s Jacksonville plant, identified by the “○” symbols in the runouts. Both sides carry STERLING inscriptions and Greg Calbi’s “gr” mastering signature.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Jacksonville Pressing
Label: Island Records
Catalog Number: ILPS 9626
Country: US
Year: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Rockabilly

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ○ STERLING gr ILPS 1•9626 JW1 WHAT'S THAT KRAZY SOUND? [three-toed pawprint, etched]
Side B: ○ ILPS.2.9626.JW2 #1STERLING gr ROCK.A.BILLY BLUES OKAY!!!

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Rockin' Baby 2:45
A2 Rite Time 2:04
A3 My Way 2:14
A4 Go Kat Wild 2:13
A5 (Don't Treat Me Like A Dog) Love This Kat 2:44
A6 Start Over Again 4:23
Side B
B1 Krazy Baby 2:30
B2 50 Miles From Nowhere (A 1000 Miles From Home) 2:45
B3 (Knockin') At My Front Door 2:05
B4 Wrong Rite Reason 3:32
B5 Room To Rock 1:45
B6 All Thru The Nite 2:50
B7 I Wanna Bop 2:15

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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