The Sun Records Collection

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1Crazy Arms
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1956-11-14)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1956-11-14)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1956-11-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1956)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1956-11-14)
cover recording of:
Crazy Arms (on 1956-11-14)
writer:
Ralph Mooney (in 1954) and Chuck Seals (in 1954)
publisher:
Champion Music Corp., Leeds Music, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (in 1956) and MCA Music Svenska AB (in 1978)
Jerry Lee Lewis with His Pumping Piano2:45
2End of the Road
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1956-11-14)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1956-11-14)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1956-11-14)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1956-11-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1956)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1956-11-14)
recording of:
End of the Road (on 1956-11-14)
lyricist and composer:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (until 1956-11-14)
publisher:
Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) and Knox Music, Inc.
Jerry Lee Lewis with His Pumping Piano1:50
3Flying Saucer Rock and Roll
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
Marvin Pepper (on 1956-12-11)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1956-12-11)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1956-12-11) and Billy Lee Riley (on 1956-12-11)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1956-12-11)
vocals:
Billy Lee Riley (on 1956-12-11)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1956-12-11)
remix of:
Flying Saucer Rock & Roll (undubbed master take) by Billy Riley
recording of:
Flyin’ Saucers Rock ’n’ Roll (on 1956-12-11)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Scott (Rockabilly artist: Harold Raymond Scott)
Billy Lee Riley and His Little Green Men2:03
4Matchbox
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
Clayton Perkins (on 1956-12-04)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
W.S. Holland (on 1956-12-04)
guitar:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (on 1956-12-04)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Jay Perkins (on 1956-12-04)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1956-12-04)
vocals:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (on 1956-12-04)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1956-12-04)
recording of:
Matchbox (on 1956-12-04)
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (publisher), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Carlin Music Corp., Knox Music, Inc., MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company), Unichappell Music and Wren Music Co.
version of:
Match Box Blues
recording of:
Matchbox (Bob Dylan arrangement)
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
arranger:
Bob Dylan
publisher:
Special Rider Music
arrangement of:
Matchbox
Carl Perkins2:10
5Down by the Riverside
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
Clayton Perkins (on 1956-12-04)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
W.S. Holland (on 1956-12-04)
electric guitar:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (on 1956-12-04)
guitar:
Jay Perkins (on 1956-12-04) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1956-12-04)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1956-12-04), Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (on 1956-12-04) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1956-12-04)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1956-12-04)
recording of:
Down by the Riverside (on 1956-12-04)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
The Million Dollar Quartet2:22
6Devil Doll
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1956-12-14)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
J.M. Van Eaton (on 1956-12-14)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1956-12-14) and Roy Orbison (on 1956-12-14)
vocals:
Roy Orbison (on 1956-12-14) and The Roses (on 1956-12-14)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1956-12-14)
recording of:
Devil Doll (on 1956-12-14)
lyricist and composer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
Roy Orbison & The Roses2:10
7Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records) (in 1957)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1957-02-05)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1957-02-05)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-02-05)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-02-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun (US label founded in 1952) (in 1957), Sun Record Company (in 1957) and Charly Records (from 2008 to present)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1957-02-05)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 1) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 61)
cover recording of:
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On (on 1957-02-05)
writer:
Roy Hall (US rockabilly pianist & songwriter) and Dave “Curly” Williams
publisher:
Cherio Music Publishers, Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Marlyn Music Publishing Inc., Marlyn Music Publishing Ltd., Ni'Mani Entertainment Co. (ASCAP-affiliated) and Whole Lotta Shakin' Music
recording of:
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
writer:
Roy Hall (US rockabilly pianist & songwriter) and Dave “Curly” Williams
publisher:
Cherio Music Publishers, Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Marlyn Music Publishing Inc., Marlyn Music Publishing Ltd., Ni'Mani Entertainment Co. (ASCAP-affiliated) and Whole Lotta Shakin' Music
Jerry Lee Lewis4.652:53
8So Long I’m Gone
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
drums (drum set):
Johnny Bernero
guitar:
Al Hopson and Warren Smith (US rockabilly vocalist/guitarist)
piano:
Jimmy Wilson (rockabilly piano)
vocals:
Warren Smith (US rockabilly vocalist/guitarist)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
recording of:
So Long I’m Gone
lyricist and composer:
Roy Orbison
writer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
Warren Smith2:13
9Red Hot
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
Marvin Pepper (on 1957-01-30)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
J.M. Van Eaton (on 1957-01-30)
guitar:
Billy Riley (on 1957-01-30) and Roland Janes (on 1957-01-30)
piano:
Jimmy Wilson (rockabilly piano) (on 1957-01-30)
vocals:
Billy Riley (on 1957-01-30)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1957-01-30)
recording of:
Red Hot (on 1957-01-30)
writer:
W. R. Emerson (rock ’n’ roll on Sun, Vee‐Jay & Chess Records)
publisher:
Hi Lo Music Inc. (BMI-affiliated) and Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
Billy Lee Riley and His Little Green Men2:32
10Red Cadillac and a Black Moustache
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
guitar:
Warren Smith (US rockabilly vocalist/guitarist) (in 1957)
vocals:
Warren Smith (US rockabilly vocalist/guitarist) (in 1957)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun (US label founded in 1952) (in 1957)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1957)
recording of:
Red Cadillac and a Black Moustache (in 1957)
lyricist and composer:
Lillian May and Willie B. Thompson,
publisher:
Unart Music Corp.
Warren Smith2:40
11Raunchy
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
Sid Lapworth (on 1957-06-05)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
J.M. Van Eaton (on 1957-06-05)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1957-06-05) and Sid Manker (on 1957-06-05)
horn [horn overdubs]:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1957-06-05)
piano:
Jimmy Wilson (rockabilly piano) (on 1957-06-05)
tenor saxophone:
Bill Justis (on 1957-06-05)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1957-06-05)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 38)
recording of:
Raunchy (on 1957-06-05)
composer:
Bill Justis and Sid Manker
Bill Justis & His Orchestra2:23
12You Win Again
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1957-09-05)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-09-05)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1957-09-05)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1957-09-05)
cover recording of:
You Win Again (on 1957-09-05)
lyricist and composer:
Hank Williams (country music legend)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Limited (UK) and Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1952-09-03)
Jerry Lee Lewis & His Pumping Piano2:57
13Great Balls of Fire
guitar:
Roland Janes (in 1957-10)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-10)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1957-10)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1957-10)
recording of:
Great Balls of Fire
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Jack Hammer (Earl Burroughs, co-wrote Great Balls of Fire)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) and Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music)
Jerry Lee Lewis & His Pumping Piano1:52
14Claudette
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1958)
guitar:
Roy Orbison (in 1958)
vocals:
Roy Orbison (in 1958)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1958)
recording of:
Claudette
lyricist and composer:
Roy Orbison
publisher:
Acuff-Rose (BMI)
Roy Orbison1:57
15Breathless
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
Jay W. Brown (1960s US R&B, single “That’s How Much / Don’t Push Me Around”) (on 1958-01-21)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1958-01-21)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1958-01-21) and Billy Lee Riley (on 1958-01-21)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-01-21)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (on 1958-01-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1958)
recording of:
Breathless (on 1958-01-21)
lyricist and composer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Home Folks Music (USA) Inc. and Obie Music Inc.
Jerry Lee Lewis & His Pumping Piano42:42
16Guess Things Happen That Way
producer:
Jack Clement
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Johnny Cash (country music legend) (on 1958-04-09)
double bass:
Marshall Grant (on 1958-04-09)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1958-04-09)
electric guitar:
Luther Perkins (on 1958-04-09)
piano:
Jimmy Wilson (rockabilly piano) (on 1958-04-09)
background vocals:
Bill Busby (in 1958-05), George Evans (barbershop tenor vocalist) (in 1958-05), Dave LaBonte (in 1958-05) and Wally Singleton (in 1958-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Entertainment Corporation (company credits only; do not use as release label!) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1958-04-09, in 1958-05)
cover recording of:
Guess Things Happen That Way (from 1958-04-09 until 1958-05)
lyricist and composer:
Jack Clement
Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Two3.81:49
17High School Confidential
producer:
Jack Clement and Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1958-03)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (in 1958-03)
guitar:
Roland Janes (in 1958-03) and Billy Lee Riley (in 1958-03)
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1958-03)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (in 1958-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sun Record Company (in 1958)
compilation of:
High School Confidential (take named (3.5) on BCD 17254) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) and High School Confidential (take named (3.2) on BCD 17254) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
edit of:
High School Confidential (take named (3.2) on BCD 17254) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) and High School Confidential (take named (3.5) on BCD 17254) by Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 25)
recording of:
High School Confidential (in 1958-03)
writer:
Ron Hargrave (from 1958-01 until 1958-01-28) and Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-01 until 1958-01-28)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Penron Music and Penron Music Publishing
Jerry Lee Lewis & His Pumping Piano52:29
18Right Behind You Baby
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records) (until 1958)
bass:
James Webb (guitar) (in 1958)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Gary Diamond (in 1958)
guitar:
Dean Perkins (in 1958) and Stanley Walker (guitar player with Ray Smith) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ray Smith (50s/60s US rockabilly artist, Sun Records) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1958)
recording of:
Right Behind You Baby (in 1958)
lyricist and composer:
Charlie Rich (US country singer)
publisher:
Knox Music, Inc.
Ray Smith2:25
19Jump Right Out of This Jukebox
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
Stan Kesler (US session musician, composer and producer) (in 1957)
guitar:
Roland Janes (in 1957)
harmonica:
Onie Wheeler (American country and bluegrass musician) (in 1957)
vocals:
Onie Wheeler (American country and bluegrass musician) (in 1957)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1957)
Onie Wheeler2:21
20Lovin’ Up a Storm
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
J.M. Van Eaton
guitar:
Billy Riley and Roland Janes
piano:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
vocals:
Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
recording of:
Lovin’ Up a Storm
writer:
Luther Dixon and Allyson R. Khent
publisher:
Ludix Publishing Co., Inc.
Jerry Lee Lewis & His Pumping Piano1:52
21Mona Lisa
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:
Robert Oatswell
drums (drum set) [drums]:
W.S. Holland
guitar:
Eddie Bush (50s US rockabilly artist on Sun Records)
piano:
Carl Mann
vocals:
Carl Mann
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
cover recording of:
Mona Lisa
lyricist:
Raymond B. Evans (American songwriter)
writer:
Livingston & Evans (songwriting duo)
composer:
Jay Livingston
publisher:
Famous Chappell and Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
sub-publisher:
BMG Unisong Music Publishers BV
part of:
The 23rd Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1950 winner)
Carl Mann2:28
22Lonely Weekends
baritone saxophone:
Martin Willis (US saxophonist) (on 1959-10-14)
bass:
Billy Lee Riley (on 1959-10-14)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Van Eaton (on 1959-10-14)
guitar:
Roland Janes (on 1959-10-14) and Charlie Rich (US country singer) (on 1959-10-14)
vocals:
Charlie Rich (US country singer) (on 1959-10-14)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1959-10-14)
recording of:
Lonely Weekends
lyricist and composer:
Charlie Rich (US country singer)
publisher:
Hi Lo Music Inc. (BMI-affiliated) and Knox Music, Inc.
Charlie Rich2:09
23Who Will the Next Fool Be
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-02-11)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1961-02-11)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1961-02-11), Kelton ‘Kelso’ Herston (on 1961-02-11) and Charlie Rich (US country singer) (on 1961-02-11)
tenor saxophone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1961-02-11)
vocals:
Charlie Rich (US country singer) (on 1961-02-11)
recording of:
Who Will the Next Fool Be (on 1961-02-11)
lyricist and composer:
Charlie Rich (US country singer)
publisher:
Knox Music, Inc.
Charlie Rich2:24
24Jack’s Jump
producer:
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Sam Carr (US blues drummer) (on 1962-04-10)
guitar:
Frank Frost (on 1962-04-10) and Jack Johnson (on 1962-04-10)
harmonica:
Frank Frost (on 1962-04-10)
vocals:
Frank Frost (on 1962-04-10)
recorded at:
Sam Phillips Recording Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1962-04-10)
recording of:
Jack's Jump (on 1962-04-10)
writer:
Frost
Frank Frost with The Night Hawks2:14
25Don’t Put No Headstone on My Grave
guitar:
Charlie Rich (US country singer) (in 1962)
vocals:
Charlie Rich (US country singer) (in 1962)
recorded at:
Sam Phillips Recording Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1962)
recording of:
Don’t Put No Headstone on My Grave
lyricist and composer:
Charlie Rich (US country singer)
publisher:
Hi Lo Music
Charlie Rich4:18
26Cadillac Man
engineer and producer:
Knox Phillips
bass:
Billy Wulfers (on 1966-01-22)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Eddie Robertson (on 1966-01-22)
guitar:
Teddy Paige (on 1966-01-22) and Jerry Phillips (on 1966-01-22)
piano:
Jim Dickinson (on 1966-01-22)
vocals:
Jim Dickinson (on 1966-01-22)
recorded at:
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1966-01-22)
recording of:
Cadillac Man (on 1966-01-22)
writer:
Teddy Paige
The Jesters2:36

Credits

Release

art direction:Monster X (design)
producer:James Austin (US producer, associated with Rhino Records) (task: compilation)
Jimmy Guterman (task: compilation)
remastering:Bob Fisher (producer, recording artist & mastering engineer)
design:Rachel Gutek
part of:BMG Club Edition (number: DRC31211) (order: 180)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/3804489 [info]
ASIN:US: B0000033DF [info]