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THE MUSC RECORD II\ EDICAT 9vet, V) S3139NV 2A1t1 13ShnS 0+ OD ittiCD38 1VNtO1b0 Vb l+9G-7, 1 p WAl Ef SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS ;tETUR'\ FOREVER, "ROMANTIC . BE JOHN SEBASTIAN, "WELCOME BACK" (prod. RETURN TO I PAUL ANKA, "ANYTIME (I'LL THERE)" (prod. fi0 ,A 1pby Denny Diante) (Spanks, BMI). by Steve Barri & John Sebastian) WARRIORS." Certainly one of the most Anka proves himself a major artist (John Sebastian, BMI). Welcome back respected contemporary jazz quartets with each successive release and his John Sebastian! It's been a long in America and Europe, RTF's Chick latest is no exception. His vocal time since his breathy vocal graced Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White and success delivery is soothing and encased in a new record, but he's back and Al DiMeola will find the sales the kind of glossy production which sounding as strong as ever, shuffl- at Columbia that has long been their has taken him from the ranks of ing through this theme song he due. The music is never less than in- lust another comeback artist to a penned for the popular TV sitcom. ventive, a medieval theme never over - consistent force. JA XW 789 Y. Reprise RPS 1349 (WB). imposing. Col PC 34076 (6.98). HOT CHOCOLATE, "DON'T STOP IT NOW" ELVIS PRESLEY, "HURT" (prod. not listed) (Miller, DONNA SUMMER, "A LOVE TRILOGY." (prod. by Mickie Most) (Finchley, ASCAP). Lest anyone doubt Elvis' Love Power takes on completely new ASCAP). Though they are something preeminence as The King, one need meaning in the hands of Ms. Summer. of a mystery group in jnis country, only listen to this stirring ballad in The orgiastic rhythms and insistent Hot Chocolate are no strangers to the classic rock style he carved al- repetition build slowly in intensity as the top ten. Their follow to "You most two decades ago. At 2:05 of the 18 -minute first side weaves its Side Sexy Thing" is another tune sparked sheer power and emotion, this tune exciting (that's a verb) patterns. by the unique stylings of singer Er- has been instantly added at almost two is more of the same, only broken rol Brown. They aren't about to stop every station where it's been heard. down to four individual cuts. Oasis yet. Big Tree BT 6060 (Atlantic). RCA JB 10601. OCLP 5004 (Casablanca) (6.98). VAN McCOY, "NIGHT WALK" (prod. by Van PHOEBE SNOW, "TWO FISTED LOVE" (prod. by OUTLAWS, "LADY IN WAITING." As McCoy) (Van McCoy/Warner-Tamer- Phil Ramone) (Cosmo, BMI). Phoebe's with their first album, the Outlaws on lane, BMI). "The Red McCoy," as supple vocal phrasing which steered record are more a country -rock band he's called on his new Ip, has de- "Poetry Man" up the charts last year with strong multi -part harmonies than live veloped a sound that is all his own gives this self -penned tune a radiant the pounding hard -rockers their in the disco field based on lush glow. A subtle, jazzy production performances indicate. On tour now strings and a simple, repetitive beat. moves her closer to her bluesy in- with Lynyrd Skynyrd, they're reinforc- That signature is written all over spirations. She puts it all together ing initial successes, an effort sure to this tune, which figures to be another here with style and taste. Columbia be followed by this Ip's chart -climb. smash! H&L HL 4667. 3 10315. Arista AL 4070 (6.98). Earl Slick HAMILTON, JOE RANK & REYNOLDS, "EVERY- ANDREW GOLD, "HEARTACHES IN HEART- "SLICK BAND." Lead guitarist Davíd DAY WITHOUIf YOU" (prod. by ACHES" (prod. by Charlie Plotkin) is best known for his work with Here he heads his own quartet H, JF & R) (Spitfire, BMI). The trio's (Luckyu, BMI). This multi -instrumen- Bowie. Bryan follow-up to "Fallin' In Love" finds talist, who is also a member of (Jimmie Mack, Gene Leppik and of the multi -talented grouo in fine Linda Ronstadt's band, elicits vocal Madey), playing a hearty blend Mack's vocal form. Gene Page's strings support from Ms. R on this song '76's English sounds. Lead singer dance along with the melody, giving which is reminiscent in sound and got a little of the Lou Reed influence, it the kind of robust sound that spirit of the Eagles. This second to boot. "Heaven Couldn't Find" and could make it a big r&b crossover single from his solo Ip is the one "Bright Light" work best. Capitol ST - smash! Playboy P 6068. that should hit big. Asylum E 45307. 11493 (6.98). AmericanRadioHistory.Com A stunning debut album that belts out powerful rock 'n' roll ... supremely talented guitarist, Earl Slick, formerly with David Bowie, and Jimmie Mack, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter. Produced by Harry Maslin. ST -11493 AmericanRadioHistory.Com Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry MARCH 27, 1976 Pickwick Purchases Industry Reacts to New MCA Pricing Schedule 49 Discount Outlets NEW YORK - In a joint state- Background on Decision Manufacturers Cautious Retailers Comment ment issued by Pickwick Interna- tional, Inc., and CBS, Inc., Pick- By ELIOT SEKULER LOS ANGELES AND NEW By DAVID McGEE wick has announced the purchase LOS ANGELES - According to YORK-Major record labels were NEW YORK - In the wake of from CBS of the merchandise in- Mitch Gould, an attorney asso- cautious last week in reacting MCA's new pricing structure, an- ventory, leases and certain other ciated with the firm of Rosenfeld, to MCA Records' announcement nounced last week, retailers personal property of 49 Discount Meyer and Sussman, consultants of a thorough re -structuring of across the country are expressing Records and Viscount Records re- to MCA Records, the pricing its pricing classifications, al- varying degrees of outrage, be- tail outlets operated at various schedule issued by the label last though many manufacturers, fuddlement and indifference. A locations in the United States. week was the result of over one rackjobbers and retailers be- Record World poll of retail ac- According to Ira Heilicher of year's deliberations and was struc- lieved that the issue would be counts reporting to the Retail Re- Pickwick, the new stores will re- tured along guidelines established the source of heated debate at port found that, by and large, tain their own identity and will be by the Federal Trade Commission the NARM convention. retailers are reluctant to express serviced by the company's re- in accordance with provisions of Survey opinions for publication. Instead, gional branches. Prior to the pur- the Robinson-Patman Act. The A Record World survey of they prefer to say that they are chase, Pickwick's retail division latter Act, passed by Congress to those record companies found going to discuss the issue at the operated 171 freestyle Musicland amend provisions of the Clayton only two of the branch -distri- NARM convention. So a conven- buted manufacturers stores and 41 leased departments. Act anti-trust legislation, posed - ABC tion that was going to focus on a The changeover took effect as of an almost paradoxical problem to Records and the Polygram group variety of topics may now be the opening of business Monday, manufacturers of all types of -with immediate comment on dominated by one topic-the March 15. Heilicher told Record products, including recordings. MCA's move. Spokespeople from MCA pricing structure. RCA, Capitol, CBS and WEA re- World that "Pickwick will adapt The problem arises from the Those retailers whose accounts guidelines' allowance mained silent. to the new stores, not the other of function- fall into the customer type 01 al i.e. Polygram president Irwin way around." discounts, discounts tied to category (see separate story) are Steinberg said that "the situation (Continued on page 87) a customer's role in the market- understandably rather indifferent place. But while functional dis- is now under study and we think to MCA's move as it relates to counts are allowed to subdistrib- that the NARM convention will Schlachter Named their businesses. The type 01 cate- utors, they may not be used to give us the opportunity to dis - gory is described by MCA as (Continued on page 18) (Continued on page 18) ATV President (Continued on page 18) NEW YORK - Louis Benjamin, Pye has chairman of Records Ltd., Complete NARM Agenda announced, following the resigna- Imports: A Way of Life on p. 22. tion of Peter K. Siegel, the imme- By BARRY TAYLOR diate appointment of Marvin NEW YORK - "It's time to imports from around the world for Schlachter as president of ATV stop thinking about imports as the past two years, claims to have Jim Tyrrell Named Records Incorporated. only luxury items and deal with one of the country's most exten- Siegel's resignation and with- the whole situation realistically- sive selection with approximately Epic Mktg. VP drawal from the board of direc- imports have become a way of 900 different titles in stock. A sec- NEW YORK Jim Tyrrell has tors was described as amicable, life," was the general consensus ond N. Y. location will open later - been promoted to vice and it was expected that Siegel of retailers and record importers in the spring. president of marketing for Epic Records/ and ATV would continue to co- polled last week by RW. "Business has been good," Ed CBS Custom Labels. The an- operate in future production and/ Grossi, VP and national sales man- Visibility nouncement was made by Irwin or publishing ventures. ager of Jem Records, the country's Segelstein, president Schlachter's appointment re- During the past year, the im- largest of CBS Rec- rock importers, told RW.