A long-lived organization specializing in rare and obscure Rock 'n' Roll, Rollercoaster - the name is split on the labels but not the sleeves - started issuing records on its own label in 1978; the example shown above came out in 1979. It is one of the few labels in this list - perhaps the only one - which is still producing 7" vinyl records today (2006), and most of its old singles and EPs are still available. The company's singles seem to have used three separate numbering series: RRC-2000, SR-700 and, c.1981, PFE-000. Roller Coaster is still (2006) carrying out a flourishing mail-order business from its base in Chalfont, Gloucestershire. According to Music Master, 'Jukebox Rock 'n' Roll', by Ray Coleman (RRC-2000), was distributed by CRD when it came out in February 1978. By July 1979 Rollercoaster records were being handled by Pinnacle. The discography only covers the 1970s. Thanks to Sam Mauger for the scan of the demo.
Copyright 2006 Robert Lyons.