Deep Shag Records
Encyclopedia
Deep Shag Records is an American
record company started in 2000 by Michael Reed. They are best known for the On The Road With Ellison series of releases by Harlan Ellison
and for re-issuing rare 1980's modern rock
, New Wave
, comedy
, and spoken word
albums which were previously unavailable on CD.
In 2001, Deep Shag was fortunate enough to secure the rights to the rare 1982 spoken word album On the Road with Ellison Volume 1
by noted author and raconteur Harlan Ellison
. The release was a great success and Deep Shag was granted access to the author's vast audio archive. The series resumed in 2005 with On the Road with Ellison Volume 2
some 23 years after the original vinyl release of the first volume.
and continues on a mission to be a label that "refuses to sit in just one section of your collection."
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record company started in 2000 by Michael Reed. They are best known for the On The Road With Ellison series of releases by Harlan Ellison
Harlan Ellison
Harlan Jay Ellison is an American writer. His principal genre is speculative fiction.His published works include over 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, teleplays, essays, a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media...
and for re-issuing rare 1980's modern rock
Modern rock
Modern rock is a rock format commonly found on commercial radio; the format consists primarily of the alternative rock genre...
, New Wave
New Wave music
New Wave is a subgenre of :rock music that emerged in the mid to late 1970s alongside punk rock. The term at first generally was synonymous with punk rock before being considered a genre in its own right that incorporated aspects of electronic and experimental music, mod subculture, disco and 1960s...
, comedy
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
, and spoken word
Spoken word
Spoken word is a form of poetry that often uses alliterated prose or verse and occasionally uses metered verse to express social commentary. Traditionally it is in the first person, is from the poet’s point of view and is themed in current events....
albums which were previously unavailable on CD.
History
The founder of Deep Shag Records, Michael Reed, began the label out of a love of records and frustration that certain titles in his personal collection had not been brought into the digital age. Fearing that the cherished music, comedy, and spoken word releases of his youth would be lost to history, Reed relied upon his 15 years of experience in the music industry to create a new home for these almost forgotten gems.In 2001, Deep Shag was fortunate enough to secure the rights to the rare 1982 spoken word album On the Road with Ellison Volume 1
On The Road With Ellison Volume 1
First released in 1983 as an extremely limited edition vinyl album, On The Road With Ellison Volume 1 was reissued on CD in 2001 by Deep Shag Records. The CD features liner notes written by Harlan specifically for the release...
by noted author and raconteur Harlan Ellison
Harlan Ellison
Harlan Jay Ellison is an American writer. His principal genre is speculative fiction.His published works include over 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, teleplays, essays, a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media...
. The release was a great success and Deep Shag was granted access to the author's vast audio archive. The series resumed in 2005 with On the Road with Ellison Volume 2
On The Road With Ellison Volume 2
Released in 2004 by Deep Shag Records, On The Road With Ellison Volume 2 is a collection of humorous and thought provoking moments from the vaults of Harlan Ellison. The CD features a new essay written by Harlan for this release. When Harlan Ellison speaks, no topic is off-limits...
some 23 years after the original vinyl release of the first volume.
Overview
Deep Shag Records is headquartered in Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
and continues on a mission to be a label that "refuses to sit in just one section of your collection."
Artists
- Harlan EllisonHarlan EllisonHarlan Jay Ellison is an American writer. His principal genre is speculative fiction.His published works include over 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, teleplays, essays, a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media...
- Peter HimmelmanPeter HimmelmanPeter Himmelman is a singer-songwriter from Minnesota, who formerly played in the band Sussman Lawrence.-Family life:He is Bob Dylan's son-in-law, being married to his daughter Maria Dylan...
- Sussman LawrenceSussman LawrenceSussman Lawrence was a band led by Peter Himmelman on lead vocals and guitar, with his cousin Jeff Victor on keyboards and backup vocals. Both had previously performed as the only white members in Minneapolis soul singer Alexander O'Neal's band...
- The Frantics
- Stress
- AssassinAssassin (band)Assassin is a band that was formed in San Diego during the summer of 1983 by guitarists Thom Beebe and Vinnie Cavarra. They are not to be confused with the German thrash metal band of the same name. They sought out noted drummer Leroy Vega and, in recruiting him, also lucked into a vocalist, his...
- Fish KarmaFish KarmaFish Karma is an American punk rock/comedy rock/folk rock musician from Tucson, Arizona.-Biography:Fish Karma has been called everything from Neil Young's bastard brother to the most horrible thing you've ever seen in your life...
Release history
| Year | No. | Artist | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SHAG1 | Fish Karma Fish Karma Fish Karma is an American punk rock/comedy rock/folk rock musician from Tucson, Arizona.-Biography:Fish Karma has been called everything from Neil Young's bastard brother to the most horrible thing you've ever seen in your life... |
Lunch with the Devil Lunch With The Devil Released in 2001 on Deep Shag Records, Lunch with the Devil includes the songs "Poodlecide", a tribute to 1980s metal icon Ronnie James Dio , and a twisted ballad of unbidden lust . Of interest to listeners of the Dr. Demento Radio Show is the first official release of a song that's been played for... |
| 2001 | SHAG2 | Stress | Killing Me Night & Day Killing Me Night & Day Debut album from San Diego melodic rock band, Stress. It was originally released on LP in 1984 by Bernett Records and reissued on CD in 2001 by Deep Shag Records... |
| 2001 | SHAG3 | Harlan Ellison Harlan Ellison Harlan Jay Ellison is an American writer. His principal genre is speculative fiction.His published works include over 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, teleplays, essays, a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media... |
On the Road with Ellison Volume 1 On The Road With Ellison Volume 1 First released in 1983 as an extremely limited edition vinyl album, On The Road With Ellison Volume 1 was reissued on CD in 2001 by Deep Shag Records. The CD features liner notes written by Harlan specifically for the release... |
| 2003 | SHAG4 | The Frantics | Frantic Times |
| 2004 | SHAG5 | Peter Himmelman Peter Himmelman Peter Himmelman is a singer-songwriter from Minnesota, who formerly played in the band Sussman Lawrence.-Family life:He is Bob Dylan's son-in-law, being married to his daughter Maria Dylan... & Sussman Lawrence Sussman Lawrence Sussman Lawrence was a band led by Peter Himmelman on lead vocals and guitar, with his cousin Jeff Victor on keyboards and backup vocals. Both had previously performed as the only white members in Minneapolis soul singer Alexander O'Neal's band... |
The Complete Sussman Lawrence (1979–1985) |
| 2004 | SHAG6 | Harlan Ellison Harlan Ellison Harlan Jay Ellison is an American writer. His principal genre is speculative fiction.His published works include over 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, teleplays, essays, a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media... |
On the Road with Ellison Volume 2 On The Road With Ellison Volume 2 Released in 2004 by Deep Shag Records, On The Road With Ellison Volume 2 is a collection of humorous and thought provoking moments from the vaults of Harlan Ellison. The CD features a new essay written by Harlan for this release. When Harlan Ellison speaks, no topic is off-limits... |
| 2007 | SHAG7 | Harlan Ellison Harlan Ellison Harlan Jay Ellison is an American writer. His principal genre is speculative fiction.His published works include over 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, teleplays, essays, a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media... |
On the Road with Ellison Volume 3 On the Road with Ellison Volume 3 Released in 2007 by Deep Shag Records, On The Road With Ellison Volume 3 is a collection of humorous and thought provoking moments from the vaults of Harlan Ellison. The CD features a new essay written by Harlan for this release. When Harlan Ellison speaks, no topic is off-limits... |
| 2009 | SHAG8 | Assassin Assassin (band) Assassin is a band that was formed in San Diego during the summer of 1983 by guitarists Thom Beebe and Vinnie Cavarra. They are not to be confused with the German thrash metal band of the same name. They sought out noted drummer Leroy Vega and, in recruiting him, also lucked into a vocalist, his... |
Assassin |
| 2010 | SHAG9 | Harlan Ellison Harlan Ellison Harlan Jay Ellison is an American writer. His principal genre is speculative fiction.His published works include over 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, teleplays, essays, a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media... |
On the Road with Ellison Volume 4 On the Road with Ellison Volume 4 Released in 2010 by Deep Shag Records, On The Road With Ellison Volume 4 is a collection of humorous and thought provoking moments from the vaults of Harlan Ellison. The CD features a new essay written by Harlan for this release. When Harlan Ellison speaks, no topic is off-limits... |
| 2011 | SHAG10 | Harlan Ellison Harlan Ellison Harlan Jay Ellison is an American writer. His principal genre is speculative fiction.His published works include over 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, teleplays, essays, a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media... |
On the Road with Ellison Volume 5 On the Road with Ellison Volume 5 Released in 2011 by Deep Shag Records, On The Road With Ellison Volume 5 is a massive 3CD deluxe set chronicling Harlan Ellison’s three days in Madison, Wisconsin at MadCon 2010. The release features an exclusive new Ellison essay written for this release. At 76, Mr... |