The Ventures - The Colorful Ventures (2020) [Hi-Res]

If ever there was a ''band that launched a thousand bands,'' it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn't as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be ''big in Japan'' over the years, the Ventures were the country's first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best selling instrumental group of all time. Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures' catalog - each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records' reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock! Track listing: A1 Blue Moon A2 Yellow Jacket A3 Bluer Than Blue A4 Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White A5 Green Leaves Of Summer A6 Blue Skies B1 Greenfields B2 Red Top B3 White Silver Sands B4 Yellow Bird B5 Orange Fire B6 Silver City

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If ever there was a band that launched a thousand bands, it would be the Ventures. Founded in Tacoma, Washington in 1958, their guitar-based instrumental sound would prove hugely influential, inspiring countless followers to pick up a guitar, bass or set of drumsticks and try to emulate their heroes. As these musical neophytes would soon learn, it wasn t as easy as it initially appeared. The Ventures were masters of tone and technique, deftly arranging their instruments in a seamless approach that was instantly recognizable. Because they were an instrumental group, their songs needed no translation, which resulted in a huge worldwide following. While many rock bands have claimed to be big in Japan over the years, the Ventures were the country s first rock superstars and they maintain a devoted worldwide following to this day. With over 100 million records sold, they are the best-selling instrumental group of all time.

Sundazed is proud to rightfully address the magnificent Ventures catalog each title has been sourced from the original Dolton and Liberty Records reels and painstakingly mastered to sound and feel like they were originally intended. Along with precise artwork restoration on each vinyl LP title, these new Sundazed editions stand as the definitive re-releases of these monumentally important albums. Long may they rock! --Sundazed Music

Tracklist:
01. The Ventures - Walk Don't Run (Mono Version Remastered) (2:05)
02. The Ventures - Blue Moon (Mono Version Remastered) (2:13)
03. The Ventures - Yellow Jacket (Mono Version Remastered) (2:27)
04. The Ventures - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White (Mono Version Remastered) (2:23)
05. The Ventures - Green Leaves Of Summer (Mono Version Remastered) (2:06)
06. The Ventures - Blue Skies (Mono Version Remastered) (2:04)
07. The Ventures - Greenfields (Mono Version Remastered) (2:47)
08. The Ventures - Red Top (Mono Version Remastered) (2:08)
09. The Ventures - White Silver Sands (Mono Version Remastered) (2:04)
10. The Ventures - Yellow Bird (Mono Version Remastered) (3:08)
11. The Ventures - Orange Fire (Mono Version Remastered) (2:07)
12. The Ventures - Silver City (Mono Version Remastered) (1:54)
13. The Ventures - Walk, Don't Run (Stereo Version Remastered) (2:05)
14. The Ventures - Blue Moon (Stereo Version Remastered) (2:13)
15. The Ventures - Yellow Jacket (Stereo Version Remastered) (2:28)
16. The Ventures - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White (Stereo Version Remastered) (2:24)
17. The Ventures - Green Leaves Of Summer (Stereo Version Remastered) (2:07)
18. The Ventures - Blue Skies (Stereo Version Remastered) (2:04)
19. The Ventures - Greenfields (Stereo Version Remastered) (2:48)
20. The Ventures - Red Top (Stereo Version Remastered) (2:08)
21. The Ventures - White Silver Sands (Stereo Version Remastered) (2:05)
22. The Ventures - Yellow Bird (Stereo Version Remastered) (3:09)
23. The Ventures - Orange Fire (Stereo Version Remastered) (2:07)
24. The Ventures - Silver City (Stereo Version Remastered) (1:55)
25. The Ventures - Walk, Don't Run (Stereo Version 2 Remastered) (2:04)