DEDICATED 10 THE NEEDS OF THE MUSIC /RECORD INDUSTRY SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS THE MIRACLES, "NIGHT LIFE" (prod. by Freddie THIN LIZZY, "THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN" ROLLING STONES, "BLACK AND BLUE." Perren) (Jobete/Grimora, ASCAP). (prod. by John Alcock) (RSO, ASCAP). It's taken almost three years from start "Love Machine" was the group's big- t) One of 1976's brightest prospects is to finish with new friends and direc- .rnmu.rr/ gest across-the-board smash since this Anglo-American quartet that tions. The reggae influence is in full the departure of Smokey Robinson. has come into its own after several evidence ("Hot Stuff," "Cherry O Now they're about to do it all over overlooked outings. With a sound Baby"), along with some straightfor- again with more pulsating rhythms that could be compared to Bruce ward blues ("Melody") and some more and adventurous vocal lines. Instant Springsteen, Thin Lizzy is back in traditional sounding Stones ("Hand of pop/r&b play is assured. Tamla T town and should soon be making its Fate"). A bruiser of an album! Rolling 54268 (Motown). presence felt. Mercury 73786. Stones COC 79104 (Atlantic) (6.98). CAROLE KING, "HIGH OUT OF TIME" (prod. FOOLS GOLD, "RAIN, OH RAIN" (prod. by SEALS & CROFTS, "GET CLOSER." Their by Lou Adler) (Screen Gems -Colum- Glen Frey) (Frank Share/Big Shorty, Christmastime greatest hits package re- bia, ASCAP). An extravagant tapes- ASCAP). The group that recently minded everyone just what Seals & try of sound is woven by Ms. King served as back-up to Dan Fogelberg Crofts are capable of. Their sound to- a Min and harmonizing musical friends is out on its own with a sonorous day, however, is mellower, with David Crosby, Graham Nash and selection from its debut Ip. Fine har- softer lyrical touch and less of an AM - James Taylor. This "Thoroughbred" mony work embraces a country rock orientation. More the FM and soft - song is a thoughtful and moving sound that should soon be reigning rockers, "Goodbye Old Buddies," "Baby story as only this songstress can re- over the pop charts. Morning Sky Blue" and the title track are top qual- late. Ode 66123 (A&M). MS 700 (Arista). ity material. WB BS 2907 (6.98). TONY ORLANDO & DAWN, "MIDNIGHT LOVE RUBETTES, "JUKE BOX JIVE" (prod. by Wayne BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS, "RASTA - AFFAIR" (prod. by Hank Medress & Brickerton & Tony Waddington) (ATV, MAN VIBRATION." All forecasts have Dave Appell) (Midsong, ASCAP). The BMI). After racking up an impres- been for reggae to break through with charm and verve exuded by this mu- sive string of hits in England, this Marley leading the way. The success sical trio on the tube each week group stands poised to conquer these of the recent live import Ip, now fol- manages to come across on vinyl shores with its vigorous pop sound. lowed by a sparkling studio effort, with this follow-up to "Cupid." The. Drawing its inspiration from '50s seem to indicate the realization of all tempo is slower since last time, but rock and roll, the group keeps things the predictions. Add on a momentous this group's affair with the charts in perspective by putting it in a con- tour currently underway and you've got should continue. Elektra 45319. temporary frame. State 40549 (MCA) what it takes. Island ILPS 9383 (6.98). SANTANA, "LET IT SHINE" (prod. by David RUSS BALLARD, "WINNING" (prod. by Muff THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT, "TALES Rubinson) (Light, BMI). The percussive Winwood) (Island, BMI). Ballard OF MYSTERY AND IMAGNATION, ED- currents that typify the sound of San- penned classics such as "Liar" and GAR ALLAN POE." Closer to a classical tana should fill the airwaves once "I Don't Believe in Miracles" while view of Poe than a rock album (with again with this steamy workout. A with Argent, and he should be sail- the exception of "The Cask of Amontil- chorus of female singers adds an ing hit waters once again with the lado" and "Dr. Tarr and Professor almost gospel -like quality to the title track from his second solo al- Fether"), this elaborate package is a band's fiery Latin rhythms. Look for bum. An expressive and impressive considerable accomplishment for Par- this one to shine everywhere. Colum- tune, it is a winner in more ways sons, Eric Woolfson and Andrew Powell. bia 3 10336. than one. Epic 8 50211. 20th Century T-508 (6.98). www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Motown Records Presents The 1976Motown Music Revolution Display Competition An open competition aimed at everyone who stocks, merchandises and sells records. Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to those stores with the best display of Motown album product and Motown point -of-purchase materials, as submitted by photos from the stores. First Prize Time Period: The competition will run from April 15th thru May 15th. Stores may $1000.00 submit as many photos as they wish, although the winners will be based on the best single photo. All photos must be at Motown's Hollywood offices by Wednesday, May 19th. Second Prize $500A0 Third Prize $25Q00 ..11111 ./11.Ta Plus t1Eìa.rle :.w-i,' Ten Prizes Odd of 550.00 each MOTOWN JUDGES: 4 5 º 7 a 9 t0 ll li 13 M 6 19 17 Barney Ales, Executive Vice President 8 A 20 25 22 23 ., Mike Lushka, VP, Sales 25 27 20 29 Paul L. Johnson, VP, Promotion Suzanne DePasse, VP, Creative Services Herb Belkin, VP, Creative Operations 5 , TGSHEPPARD Miller London, National Sales Manager ffiME1SaëBM0RtB6 Steve Jack, National Album and Tape Sales Manager Pete Senoff, National Advertising & Merchandising Director Frank Mulvey, Art Director THE FINE PRINT Employees and their families of Motown Record Corporation, its affiliates. advertising and promotional agencies, the judging organisation. are not eligible. Void wherever prohibited by law. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Local. state, and federal taxes. it any. are the responsibility of the winners. A limited amount of point -of -purchase display material is available from your local distributor or contact Miller London or Steve Jack at Motown's Hollywood offices (Phone 213-462-3111). www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry MAY 1, 1976 RECORD RLD WCI Chairman Ross Records Group Paces RIAA Says Piracy Losses Cut in Half; Lauds Record Quarter CBS Inc. Sales Surge Keys For Music Divisions Investigations, Legislation Are NEW YORK -The best quarter By DAVID McGEE NEW YORK - The Recorded ever reported by the CBS/Rec- NEW YORK In its 1975 An- record and tape pirates, though Music and Music Publishing divi- - ords Group paced highest -ever hurting, are far from being a sion of Warner Communications nual Report, the Recording In- first quarter sales and earnings beaten bunch. Three new trends Inc. had the best first quarter in its dustry Association of America for CBS Inc., chairman William S. in the area of unauthorized history, chairman Steven J. Ross (RIAA) announces that as a re- Paley told the company's annual duplication "probably" stem- announced last Wednesday (21). sult of its own ongoing and stockholders' meeting in Chicago ming from the progress made by The improvement reflects earn- intensive anti -piracy investigation last Wednesday (21). Domestic the industry against pirates in ings from domestic and foreign plus "a stepped -up program for and international sales for the 1975 are noted in the Report: records and music publishing. anti -piracy legislation," "an in- group climbed 21 percent above an "apparent" rise in the pro- Revenues for the division were crease in investigations and 1975 first-quarter levels. duction and sale of hard -to -de- $85.1 million, up 18 percent from prosecutions by law enforcement The Record Group's achieve- tect counterfeit recordings; a last year's $71.9 million. Pretax authorities" ments were singled out as the and "some key market shift from well -policed income for the first quarter to- judicial decisions" the industry's principal factor in an overall urban areas to suburban and talled $14.0 million, up 32 percent dollar losses from unauthorized climb in revenues and profits, in rural areas; an upsurge in re- from 1975's $10.6 million. duplications of remarks delivered to the gather- sound recordings ports of shipments of pirated WCI's net income for the quar- have been reduced by half, to ap- ing by Paley and CBS president product abroad, where law en- ter was $15.5 million, a nine per- proximately $125 million, from Arthur R. Taylor. CBS' estimated forcement is less stringent than cent increase over last year's $14.2 their all-time high of over $250 net sales rose to $515..7 million, in the United States. million level, which translated a 17 percent increase over 1975's million. into earnings of 92 cents per record first quarter, and esti- New Trends Stanley Gortikov (Continued on page 58) (Continued on page 26) The report also points out that RIAA president Stanley Gorti- 1 1,1111 11 11 1, 11 ,111,11111111, 11,1 1 111, ,111,,,,1111,1,1111111,,,,,1111,1,11111111111 _ kov, speaking at the March 22 RW Inaugurates Awards Luncheon at this year's Songwriters Lobbying for Royalty Increase NARM Convention, made men- 'Regional Breakouts' By MICHAEL SHAIN tion of the progress in the war against unauthorized record In response to numerous re- WASHINGTON, D.C. - Song- inches toward approving the and tape duplication, then quests from the field, Record writers and composers, faced with copyright revision bill, the Ameri- under- passage of a new copyright law can Guild scored the importance of each World has inaugurated a new of Authors and Com- member redoubling feature, Regional Breakouts, under which they must live for posers is waging a last ditch battle his attacks probably on regional piracy.