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The Vibrations were an African-American soul vocal group from Los Angeles, California, active from the mid-1950s to 1976. Most notable among the group's hit singles were "My Girl Sloopy" (1964) and "Love in Them Thar Hills" (1968). The quintet's members included Don Bradley, Carl Fisher, Dave Govan, James Johnson and Ricky Owens. The group initially began recording as The Jay Hawks, and had a hit in 1956 with "Stranded in the Jungle" (US #18). After a few lineup changes, the group hit again in 1961 with the song "The Watusi" (US #25); concurrently, they had a hit under the name The Marathons with "Peanut Butter" (#20). The group recorded a couple of Northern Soul classics since their initial hit on Atlantic Records in 1963. A cover version of "My Girl Sloopy", retitled "Hang On, Sloopy", was a hit for the McCoys in 1965. The Vibrations briefly broke up in 1971. At this time, Owens became a member of The Temptations, although he was let go after his first few engagements. Owens and the other Vibrations regrouped and continued, eventually become a nightclub act in the mid 1970s, before officially dissolving the group in 1976. Ricky Owens died in 1996. Carl Fisher resides in Los Angeles, today, and is still singing and songwriting.
2025
Neptune Records (5)
7", RE
2022
Acrobat
2xCD, Comp
2019
Jasmine Records
CD, Comp, Mono
2016
2015
2013
Go Ahead Records (3)
7"
2011
Outta Sight
7", Promo
2011
2008
Kent Soul
CD, Comp, RM
2004
Shout! Records
2xCD, Comp, RM
2003
Black Tulip
CD, Comp
2000
Collectables
CD, Comp
1997
Marginal Records
CD, Comp
1987
Juke Box Records (5)
7", Single, Promo
1982
1974
Blue Elephant
7"
1974
1973
Blue Elephant
7", Single
1972
Mandala Records (2)
7", Promo
1972
RCA Victor
7", EP, Mono
1972
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Epic
7", Single
1968
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Okeh, Okeh
7", Single, Promo, Pur
1964
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1960
Chess
7", Single
Not On Label
Acetate, 7"
Collectables, MCA Special Markets & Products
7", Single, RE
Chess Producing Corp.
LP, Comp
Smartt
7", Single, Promo
Epic, Okeh
LP, Album, Mono
1982
Carnival Cruise Lines
LP
2013
Frémeaux & Associés
3xCD, Comp, RM
2011
2007
Not On Label (Ray Brooks (2) Self-released)
CDr, Album
1999
Itzy Records
2xCD, Comp
1993
Charly R&B
12xCD, Comp
1962
Chess, Chess
LP, Comp
Stay In School Promotional Record
7"
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2022
Bear Family Records
CD, Comp
2022
Righteous
CD, Comp
2021
Pyramid Records (37)
2xLP, Comp, 180
2020
Rhythm & Blues Records
4xCDr, Comp
2020
Rhythm & Blues Records
4xCD, Comp
2019
Prime Direct Distribution
7x7", RSD, Comp, Mono + Box, Ltd, Num
2018
Demon Records
2xLP, Comp
2018
100 Hits, Sony Music, Demon Music Group
5xCD, Comp
2018
HOYA Recordings
CD-ROM, Album, Comp
2018
2017
Rhino Records (2)
4xCD, Comp
2017
Soul Time (2)
2xCD, Comp + CD + Box
2017
History Of Soul
2xCD, Comp
2017
History Of Soul
2xCD, Comp
2017
Warner Music Japan
2xCD, Comp, LVm
2016
Real Gone Music Company
4xCD, Comp, Dlx, RM
2016
Spectrum Music (2), UMC
2xCD, Comp
2016
Croydon Municipal
CD, Comp
2016
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