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The Rhythm Kings* / Dave Myers & The Surftones – The Winners Of The 18 Band Surf Battle!
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Title: The Rhythm Kings / Dave Myers & The Surftones – The Winners Of The 18 Band Surf Battle!
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1963, Rock, Surf Rock, Southern California
Condition: G+ shows wear but plays through with some surface noise
Cultural Facts:
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Scene Ecology: “Battle of the bands” surf comps were real local institutions—teen scenes, car culture, and promoter contests creating instant-status winners.
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Media Narrative: Titles like this were marketed like sports trophies; the hype was the product, and the record became the souvenir.
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Studio Lore: These were often cut fast with house engineers on tight budgets—capture the band, press it quick, sell it at the next dance.
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