Rubber Rodeo – Rubber Rodeo (12" 45 RPM EP, 1982, Eat Records EATUM EP 009, US)

Why This Record Matters
Rubber Rodeo emerged from Providence, Rhode Island, combining new wave instrumentation with country-and-western influences and imagery. This six-track EP includes the band’s interpretation of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” “Tumblin' Tumbleweeds,” and four Bob Holmes compositions. The EP preceded the band’s later Mercury Records albums and broader exposure during the 1980s.

Collector Note
This 1982 U.S. six-track 12-inch EP was issued by Eat Records as EATUM EP 009 and plays at 45 RPM. The supplied runouts feature the inscriptions “IT DON'T MEAN A THANG...” and “...IF IT AINT GOT THAT TWANG.” This copy includes the original poly-lined inner sleeve rubber-stamped “Approved by Rubber Rodeo.”

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Shows visible signs of normal use, including small marks on Side A that do not affect play.
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, 12", EP, 45 RPM
Label: Eat Records
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side 1: EAT·009·A IT DON'T MEAN A THANG...
Side 2: EAT·009·B ...IF IT AINT GOT THAT TWANG

Tracklist
Side A
A1 The Theme From Rubber Rodeo – 1:35
A2 Jolene – 4:17
A3 Slippin' Away – 4:08

Side B
B1 How The West Was Won – 3:26
B2 Tumblin' Tumbleweeds – 2:32
B3 True Confessions – 2:58

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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