Niki Sullivan played lead guitar on Buddy Holly’s legendary album ‘The Chirping Crickets‘ and wrote - along with Holly - I’m Gonna Love You Too, a classic. Bear Family Records® presents this set of seven previously unreleased masters from 1959 along with two rare garage rock tracks from 1965 with his band Soul Inc. An exclusive, limited and numbered edition 10-inch vinyl release featuring the legendary guitarist and founding member of Buddy Holly & The Crickets. Remastered from the original tapes, thanks to renowned music historian John Dixon, this vinyl exclusive offers authentic sound quality and a nostalgic glimpse into the early days of rockabilly and garage rock. Included are Sullivan’s sole solo single for Dot Records, It’s All Over, along with the rare B-side Three Steps to Heaven.
This limited edition of only 500 copies boasts detailed liner notes by Roland Heinrich, exclusive photos, and vintage-style artwork. Perfect for collectors and true rock’n’roll aficionados, fans of Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, or Ritchie Valens, this release captures raw, unfiltered sounds from the golden era of 1950s music, celebrating Niki Sullivan’s enduring legacy. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of rock history - order now and experience these legendary recordings first-hand!
Side A:
1. It's All Over
2. Three Steps To Heaven
3. I Told Everybody
4. Waitin'
5. Take '9'
6. Treat'em Gently
Side B:
7. It Really Doesn't Matter Now
8. Creepin' In
9. I Stand Alone
10. Say Hey Little Lover
11. Soul Inc.: You Better Get A Move On
12. Soul Inc.: It Really Doesn't Matter Now