Rhythm Bomb Records

19/12/2024

Christmas 2024 Customer Greetings

Rockstar Records Limited

Sister labels:

Rhythm Bomb Records – Koko-Mojo Records – Atomicat Records

Pan American Records – Tipitina Records – Richard Weize Archives

www.vintagerockinroots.com

“Your online shop for your rockin' addiction."

“Rockin‘ our lives away.”



The Rockstar Family of labels co-workers 2024 Seasonal Message.

2024 is almost over and we reflect on the year and write our annual message. The Rockstar Records team are in a festive mood and we extend our season greetings to one and all. We will also update you on our achievements in 2024 and plans for 2025.

We wholeheartedly thank the customers, and your continued support allows us to continue doing the work we enjoy. We could not continue releasing music without the support of everyone who works with us and supports us externally.

Our thank you list is long and without the following people or organizations, our work would be more difficult. The production plant team, the staff at our two mastering studios, our inventive graphic artists, the ladies at HQ who check and dispatch your orders, worldwide distribution, record dealers, magazines, online reviewers, radio Dee Jays, and the people who share our posts on social media.

Our team are not only co-workers, we view them as friends and they all deeply involve themselves in the projects, and this is reflected in the positive feedback we receive. The team are based around the globe and resides in the following countries; Germany, Denmark, Slovenia, Poland, Portugal, England, Ireland, Brazil, and America.

We do not wish to dwell on austerity, but cannot ignore the situation. Global politics are affecting everyone and we have changed our release plan due to the situation. We decided to invest more time into special projects, which means fewer products are being released, and more project albums will be made available. We are happy to say that during 2024 tours and concerts are increasing for working bands. This resulted in the company receiving requests from several high-profile bands to release their albums on Rhythm Bomb Records.

The company focuses on sustainability, and endeavours to be as economically active as possible. We happily maintain our policy of using ozone-friendly card sleeves, and endeavour to use only the minimum (and necessary) plastic for our products.

Our thank you message extends best wishes to you and your family for a happy Christmas, and a wonderful New Year celebration. We endeavour to provide the best rockin’ and rollin’ sounds in 2025 and promise you that “the bop won’t stop.”

Please check our website where you can order directly from us, and possibly find a bargain or special offer.

www.vintagerockinroots.com

07/11/2024

pre-orders have started for the new Ray Allen and his Band 12inch LP!

https://www.vintagerockinroots.com/Ray-Allen-Chains-LP-12inch

we offer free shipping from 40€ to Germany, from 60€ to EU, Norway, Switzerland, UK. Shipping of one / two LPs is 5€ to Germany, 6€ to the EU, Norway, Switzerland, UK and 14.99€ to the US, Canada and Japan. Rest of the World shipping is 19.99€. Perfectly packed and trackable.

If your delivery address is outside the EU you save 19% VAT!

We only accept Paypal or bank transfer (within EU) - no credit cards.

of course you can order your (signed) copy from the artist Ray Allen and his Band direct or from any good rockin record dealer!

Ray Allen - Chains LP 12inch

30/10/2024

Sadie's Gentlemen's Club Visit 6 subtitled Weird has been absorbed by Lambert Smits
The "House Of Sin" concept was designed by Gito Lima. Mark Armstrong and Ralph Braband Ralph Braband are the participating voyeurs, and the boys in Texas mastered the sound.

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28/10/2024

Mark's Rockin' Rhythm Show 88 is subtitled "The Living Dead."

Firstly the broadcast times have changed in Europe and the winter timetable is in use.

The clocks and broadcast times change in the USA on the 3rd of November 2024.

The broadcast features some thematic songs with only a dash of typical Halloween songs. You can see from the poster the spotlighted albums which are used to compile the show.

The broadcast will come to a thunderous ending with a soon to be released horror rocker from the Blonde Bomber, Ronnie Dawson.

You can catch every rockin247 broadcast from the following link.

I give a big thank you to my sidekick in Henrique San

https://rockin247radio.com/

24/10/2024

Hi-Strung R&B Volume 5 subtitle Honey Bunch Koko Mojo Records KM-CD 185) has been reviewed by Lambert Smits

" It is always nice when a new volume is released in a good series. This also applies to the ‘Hi-Strung R & B’ series, of which the fifth volume has now been released. Now you get 28 danceable tracks to feast on."

" It is always nice when a new volume is released in a good series. This also applies to the ‘Hi-Strung R & B’ series, of which the fifth volume has now been released. Now you get 28 danceable tracks to feast on."

The artwork is by Gito Lima Ralph Braband Mark Armstrong

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22/10/2024

We have released 20! Christmas samplers so far. The cold hard truths is that there are not too many great recordings left to release so there won't be a 2024 Christmas release but we still research and collect songs for a 2025 release!

Atomicat releases
ACCD028 Christmas Time's A-Comin' A Hillbilly Christmas
ACCD032 The Twelve Rockin’ Days of Christmas
ACCD033 When The Clock Chimes Twelve’, ‘It’s A Real Gone Party
ACCD067 It’s A Wonderful Family Christmas
ACCD085 Come On Baby Its Christmas More Hillbilly Christmas
ACCD128 Christmas Around The World
ACCD144 Seasons Greetings

KoKo Mojo Records releases
KM-CD-44 Blink Before Christmas
KM-CD-78 Lets Have A Doo W*p Christmas
KM-CD-80 The Ultimate Koko-Mojo Christmas Party
KM-CD-95 More DooW*p Christmas Gems
KM-CD-151 Bronze Christmas
KM-CD-152 Meet Mrs. Santa Claus
KM-CD-153 Lets Have A Funny Little Christmas
KM-CD-171 Christmas Greetings from The Mojo Man
KM-CD-172 Its DooW*p Christmas Time
KM-CD-193 Doo W*p Christmas Party

Richard Weize Archives releases
RWA12560 Rootin‘ Tootin Santa Hillbilly
RWA12561 Boogie Woogie Santa Claus R&B
RWA10516 Christmas Up North 10inch Gatefold

you can get them here www.vintagerockinroots.com or at any good record dealer! with BeBe's Records Spindrift Records UK VDP-Records Jungle Records SLEAZY RECORDS - NOVEDADES - NEW RELEASES Bob Thomas Clive Perkins No Hit Records/Sounds That Swing https://mvdshop.com/ https://originalproduct.de/

21/10/2024

My broadcast number 87 is entitled Little Mama.

There is a random mix of songs for the sneaky preview of the Atomicat Records triple CD Terry Fell, Fireball Boogie, and a spicy amount of rockabilly music, with a dash of R&B for flavour.

You can tune into the station to catch all the jocks in the airwaves from https://rockin247radio.com/

21/10/2024

Atomicat Records (ACCD 154) Billy Barton And Friends Box-Set is described by Amazon De as the ultimate Barton anthology.
Our friend Lambert Smits has worked his way through the 97-song triple Cd and concludes.
" I am still left with one question. Why did Billy Barton become no more than a footnote in American music history? A question that should not have been asked, because these 97 tracks show that Barton is worth more than that simple footnote.
What also deserves a mention is the superior sound in which this box bathes. The fact that these songs are three-quarters of a century old can only be seen on the track listings. You certainly do not hear it!"

I Mark Armstrong could not have compiled this tribute without the support of; Ralph Braband Urban Zotel Frantic Franky assisting me during the production.

https://www.keysandchords.com/album-review-blog/billy-barton-billy-barton-and-friends?fbclid=IwY2xjawGC5vVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTfFXVF21sXQzU7p1HjiWU-scYQSxlqdxy8UXdGEYhxzxDmY8egsTDiDmA_aem_aGWFBi6r3fNb3B--66NijQ

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19/10/2024

Ray Allen Rhythm Bomb Records Chains CD (RBR6022) is hot off the press.
Lambert Smits has deeply probed through the album and states

" Lyrically, Ray sought inspiration in what each of us experiences. Love, happy relationships, failed relationships, searching for oneself to ultimately end up with true love. He packages all of this in danceable songs."

I doubly endorse this review and have played the album several times.

Mathias Arnold Ray Allen and his Band Ralph Brabandyou can buy this from the following link https://www.vintagerockinroots.com/Ray-Allen-Chains-CD

The review can be read from the link below.
https://www.keysandchords.com/album-review-blog/ray-allen-chains

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18/10/2024

2023 - 20 years of Rhythm Bomb
2024 - 50 years of Rockstar Records
2025 - release #1000 will be out (2003-2025 output only)

so we always find a reason to party ...

18/10/2024

2023 marked 20 years of Rhythm Bomb Records and 2024 we celebrate 50 years of Rockstar Records. We released some amazing records:

our 10inch series on Rhythm Bomb

RBR5961 Black Patti Favorite Requests SOLD OUT
RBR5962 Ruby Ann Mama’s Back SOLD OUT
RBR5963 Cherry Casino And The Gamblers Let's Play Around
RBR5965 Kokomo Kings Gone Fishing With SOLD OUT

our 50 years edition on Rockstar

RSR50101 VA – Mighty Good – Boy Meets Girls 3 CD
RSR50102 VA – Holiday Inn 12inch + CD
RSR50103 VA – Holiday Inn CD
RSR50104 Max Merritt 10inch + CD
RSR50105 Max Merritt CD
AMB 72168 Eddie Cochran - Singer Dear Eddie 10inch deluxe
RSR50107 Benny Joy 10inch + CD
RSR50108 Benny Joy Songwriter CD

and our California Acetates series on Atomicat Records

ACCD149 TERRY FELL – Fireball Boogie
ACCD154 BILLY BARTON - and friends
ACCD158 Jimmie Dolan – Stingy

Go and see your friendly rockin Record Dealer and grab your copy before its too late!

with Broken Silence, Spindrift Records UK, Clive Perkins, BeBe's Records , Bob Thomas, Jungle Records, No Hit Records/Sounds That Swing, VDP-Records, SLEAZY RECORDS - NOVEDADES - NEW RELEASES, Guille Vivi JM just to name a few!

17/10/2024

Koko Mojo Records are rocking in the rhythm & Blues field with Right Hand Man (KM-CD-210).
Lambert Smits (review for Keys and Chords) has provided an in-depth interview
https://www.keysandchords.com/album-review-blog/various-artists-right-hand-man-lafayette-thomas-vol-1-1948-1954

All tracks on this album bear witness to Lafayette Thomas's skills in the studio as a supporting musician.

According to an article in Living Blues magazine in 1977, "There is hardly a guitarist around here today who doesn't owe a little something to Lafayette Thomas."

Mark Armstrong (secetary) brain child Ronni Auðar-BoysenRonni (brain child) Dayvk Martins (design)

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17/10/2024

Koko Mojo Records are rocking in the rhythm & Blues field with Right Hand Man (KM-CD-210).

Lambert Smits has provided an in-depth interview which can be read from https://www.keysandchords.com/album-review-blog/various-artists-right-hand-man-lafayette-thomas-vol-1-1948-1954All
All tracks on this album bear witness to Lafayette Thomas's skills in the studio as a supporting musician.

According to an article in Living Blues magazine in 1977, "There is hardly a guitarist around here today who doesn't owe a little something to Lafayette Thomas."
Mark Armstrong brain child Ronni Auðar-Boysen design Dayvk Martins

14/10/2024

Greetings to one and all. My broadcast Rave On 02 is aired via rockin' 24/7 radio on the dates indicated in the poster.

You can tune into the station using the following link.

https://rockin247radio.com/

13/10/2024

My show number 86 sub-title The Legs contains tracks from Mark Painter aka Sir Bald Diddley and his Ripcurls.

I will feature his groups; Sir Bald Diddley and His Ripcurls, Hipbone Slim and the Kneejerks, and the show's sub-title is performed by The Legs, and Mark is a member of all the groups!

The broadcast goes out on the 15th and 18th of October 2024.

There is a plethora of hillbilly, and rockabilly, and some rockin' blues.

12/10/2024

After their 2022 album ‘Three Steps To Evil’, The Hoodoo Tones prove once again with ‘Rock At All Costs’ Rhythm Bomb Records (RBR6024) that they stand head and shoulders above many bands with their original approach to rock-‘n-roll.

‘Rock At All Costs’ is an album that gives you a good feeling writes Lambert Smits

Their albums are indeed high energy and this young French band The Hoodoo-Tones üperform their songs in high spirit.

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