An obscure label from 1971. Pirate appears to have released just the one record, a single by a Country band called Contraband. The tracks on it were two originals, 'Polly' and 'Fire'; the labels give them both 'A' side status but the matrix numbers on the run-off have 'Polly' as the A'. There was no catalogue number on the label, but it did at least list the four members of the band: J. Rudolph (bass, vocals on 'Polly'), P. Rudolph (lead guitar, organ), G. Penny (Rhythm guitar, vocals on 'Fire'), and B. Webb (drums). The matrix number in the run-off was BR WO 2085; the WO-2000s were a series used by manufacturer C.H. Rumble (q.v.). The labels appear to have been pasted on, which suggests a self-financed effort, though the label design looks professionally done.
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