JOv2
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That, of course, was A&M’s circa 1965 telephone number — as published on their first inner sleeve.
I guess the thinking back in ’65 was that John Q. Recordbuyer may want to call a record company to get more albums…
(Once in the '90s I called that old number out of curiosity — which resulted in that all-familiar DOO—DEE—DAH The number you have called is no longer in service recording.)
Ironically, I did call A&M Records once…in 1979 — to actually get an album (Warm, of course). The receptionist told me that they did not sell LPs from their offices. I told her it was an out-of-print LP and that maybe Herb had a few extras since it was his album — and then asked if she’d put me through to Herb. (!) By this time, she was probably thinking this was all a high school prank…nevertheless, she laughed and, being very cordial, said that she could not do that.
I guess the thinking back in ’65 was that John Q. Recordbuyer may want to call a record company to get more albums…
A&M: Hello! A&M Records —
JQR: Hi there! I just wanted to say that I’m really enjoying your Lonely Bull LP!
A&M: —Well, thank you. That’s very nice to hear.
JQR: —So, put me down for 5 more Lonely Bulls. While you’re at it, throw in 3 Baja Marimba Bands and a couple MexiCali Sallys…
A&M: —Well, thank you very much! May I interest you in a special we’re running this month? Buy 1 George McCurn and we’ll throw in 2 more at half price…
(Once in the '90s I called that old number out of curiosity — which resulted in that all-familiar DOO—DEE—DAH The number you have called is no longer in service recording.)
Ironically, I did call A&M Records once…in 1979 — to actually get an album (Warm, of course). The receptionist told me that they did not sell LPs from their offices. I told her it was an out-of-print LP and that maybe Herb had a few extras since it was his album — and then asked if she’d put me through to Herb. (!) By this time, she was probably thinking this was all a high school prank…nevertheless, she laughed and, being very cordial, said that she could not do that.