The Stevie Ray Vaughan Archive

Part 9a - Promotional Releases (1983-1986)

1983 - Pride and Joy

Pride and Joy (US) - Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: 34-04031

US promo for the band’s debut single. Same track on each side.

A. Pride and Joy

B. Pride and Joy

1983 - Love Struck Baby

Love Struck Baby (UK) - Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: A3689

UK promo for the band’s second single. “Promotion Copy, Not For Sale” printed on label.

A. Love Struck Baby

B. Rude Mood

Love Struck Baby (AUSL) - Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: ES 923

Australian promo for the band’s second single. “Remains the property of CBS Records Australia Ltd and is not for sale”.

A. Love Struck Baby

B. Lenny

Love Struck Baby (GER) - Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: EPC PROSI 10

German promo with a large centre. Front cover reads "Nur für Promotion" which is “Only forPromotion” in Finnish. Labels read “Taken from the album Texas Flood EPC 25 534”

A. Love Struck Baby

B. Mary had a Little Lamb

1983 - Mary Had a Little Lamb / Love Struck Baby

Mary Had a Little Lamb / Love Struck Baby (FRA) - Format: 12”; Label: Epic; Cat No: SDC 11025

French only 12” promo in a picture sleeve. It has“Interdit à la vente” on the front sleeve, which means “Prohibited from sale”. On the label is has “Tirage limité reserve a la promotion” which means“Limited edition, reserved for promotion”. The same 2 tracks are on both sides.

A1. Mary Had a Little Lamb

A2. Love Struck Baby

B1. Mary Had a Little Lamb

B2. Love Struck Baby

1983 - A Legend in the Making

A Legend in the Making (CAN) - Format: LP, Cassette; Label: Epic; Cat No: LP: CDN 115, Cassette: CDNT 115

Canadian only promo issued for radio station play only. Live at the El Mocambo, Toronto, 20th July 1983. “For radio broadcast only - Not for sale. CBS Records retains ownership.”

Commercially released as a limited edition 2LP set on coloured vinyl (grey & white) containing the complete show for the first time in connection with the 2015 “Record Store Day”. The artwork is identical to the 1983 promo apart from dropping the ‘CBS Records Retains Ownership” disclaimer. The labels drop both disclaimers.

The full show was also released on CD the same year as an expanded edition of the “A Legend in the Making” promo release in the ‘Complete Epic Recordings’ box set.

Tracklisting:

A1 Testify

A2 Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)

A3 Pride & Joy

A4 Tell Me

A5 Mary Had A Little Lamb

A6 Love Struck Baby

B1 Texas Flood

B2 Lenny

B3 Rude Mood

1984 - Couldn’t Stand the Weather (Single)

Couldn’t Stand the Weather (US) - Format: 12”; Label: Epic; Cat No: AS 1919

US 12 inch promo which plays at 33rpm and has the same track on both sides.

A. Couldn’t Stand the Weather

B. Couldn’t Stand the Weather

Couldn’t Stand the Weather (AUSL) - Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: ES 1008

Australian 7”promo, with different tracklisting.

A. Couldn’t Stand the Weather

B. Stang’s Swang

Couldn’t Stand the Weather (JAP) - Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: 07-5P-323

Japanese 7”promo, with picture sleeve. The sleeve is identical to the standard Japanese release, but the record has "Promo" in Japanese above the catalogue number. It also has the playing time stamped on the rear of the sleeve.

A. Couldn’t Stand the Weather

B. Cold Shot

1984 - Couldn't Stand the Weather (Album)

Couldn’t Stand the Weather (US) - Format: Cassette; Label: Epic; Cat No: 39304

US promo cassette for the album.

Tracklisting as per released album.

1984 - Cold Shot

Cold Shot (AUSL) - Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: ES 988

Australian 7”promo.

A. Cold Shot

B. Scuttle Buttin’

Cold Shot (GER) - Format: 7”; Label: CBS-Blitzinformation; Cat No: CBS PROSI 22

German promo with SRV on the A-Side and The Alarm on the B-Side. Issued on the CBS Records special promo series.

A. Cold Shot

B. Sixty-Eight Guns (The Alarm)

1984 - Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)

Voodoo Chile (AUSL) - Format: 12”; Label: Epic; Cat No: ES 1008US

Australian 12” promo in CBS sleeve. Contains the 7:58 version of Voodoo Chile (Slight Return).

A. Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)

B1. Couldn’t Stand the Weather

B2. Cold Shot

Voodoo Chile (GER) - Format: 7” - Label: CBS-Blitzinformation; Cat No: EPC PROSI 21

German promo, released as part of CBS Record’s “Blitzinformation” promo series. The 1985 Loreley Rockpalast Festival is advertised on the sleeve. It contains the 4:10 edit of Voodoo Chile, which has not been released anywhere else.

A. Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) (edit)

B. Couldn’t Stand the Weather

1984 - Blues Explosion

Blues Explosion (US) - Format: LP; Label: Atlantic; Cat No: USA: 80149-1, Europe: 780 141-1

Promo issued by Atlantic Records for the release of the compilation LP Blues Explosion. The record is as per the stock release, but has a large sticker over the front with the tracklisting and the usual "Licensed for Promotion only - Sale is Unlawful" wording.

Stevie has one track on the LP which was "Flood Down in Texas" from the 1982 Montreux Jazz Festival. At this time it had not been released, but it later appeared on the Live at Montreux CD and DVD.

A. Flood Down in Texas (10:22)

1985 - Change It

Change It (US) - Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: 34-05731

US promo. Same track on both sides. “Demonstration, Not for Sale and “Taken from the Epic LP Soul to Soul FE40036” printed on label.

A. Change it

B. Change it

Change It (AUSL) - Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: ES 1100

Australian promo. “Taken from the LP Soul to Soul” printed on label.

A. Change it

B. Life Without You

Change It (US) - Format: 12”; Label: Epic; Cat No: EAS 2208

US promo with different tracks. Plays at 33rpm. “Demonstration, Not for Sale and “Taken from the Epic LP Soul to Soul FE40036” printed on label.

A. Change it

B. Looking Out the Window

1985 - Look at Little Sister

Look at Little Sister (US) - Format: 12”; Label: Epic; Cat No: EAS 2180

US promo. Plays at 33rpm. “Demonstration, Not for Sale and “Taken from the Epic LP Soul to Soul FE40036” printed on label.

A. Look at Little Sister

B. Say What!

Look at Little Sister - (AUSL) Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: ES 1116

Australian promo. “Taken from the LP Soul to Soul” printed on label. Comes in red picture sleeve. On the back it reads - "On tour across Australia - March ‘86 with special guests from the USA, The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Then lists the AUSL tour dates.

A. Look at Little Sister

B. Say What!

1985 - JVC Jazz Festival 1985

JVC Jazz Festival 1985 - (US) Format: VHS; Label: JVC; Cat No: n/a

US VHS promo for “in store play only”, produced by JVC to promote their range of products. It was produced using JVC technology and products. This performance is not available anywhere else.

1. Couldn’t Stand the Weather (Live at the JVC Jazz Festival, Newport RI, 1985)

1985 - Live Alive

Live Alive (JAP) - Format: 2LP; Label: Epic; Cat No: 38.3P-795~6

Japanese 2LP promo, issued with a "Sample" sticker and a 4-page booklet with details of the realse, a bio and advertising the first three albums.

Tracklisting: As standard release of the vinyl album.

Live Alive (JAP) - Format: Cassette; Label: Epic; Cat No: EAS 1643

Japanese cassette promo of the album. Issued with plain typed artwork and label.

Tracklisting: As standard release of the vinyl album.

1986 - Superstition

Superstition (US) - Format: 12”; Label: Epic; Cat No: EAS 2524

US promo. Plays at 33rpm. “Demonstration, Not for Sale and “Taken from the Epic LP Live Alive EZ 40511” printed on label.

A. Superstition (short intro)

B. Superstition (long intro)

Superstition (CAN) - Format: 12”; Label: Epic; Cat No: 12CDN-323

Canadian promo. Issued in a plain white sleeve with a sticker that reads: “From the forthcoming album Live Alive.

A. Superstition (short intro)

B. Superstition (long intro)

Superstition (SPA) - Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: EPC 650281-7

Spanish promo. “Disco Promocional, Venda Proibida” printed on rear of sleeve. Included was a promotional flyer with a bio about SRV.

A. Superstition (live)

B. Pride and Joy (live)

1986 - Willie the Wimp

Willie the Wimp (US) - Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: 34-06996

US promo. “Taken from the Epic Album Live Alive EZ 40511” printed on label.

A. Willie the Wimp (Edit)

B. Willie the Wimp (LP Version)

Willie the Wimp (US) - Format: 12”; Label: Epic; Cat No: EAS 2615

US promo. Housed in a unique custom printed gold promotional stamped sleeve detailing the true story of Willie The Wimp and the Chicago underworld. Same track both sides.

“Taken from the Epic LP “Live Alive” E2 40511” printed on label.

A. Willie the Wimp (LP version)

B. Willie the Wimp (LP version)

1986 - Selected Cuts

Selected Cuts (US) - Format: Cassette; Label: Epic; Cat No: 40511

US promo cassette. Issued on plain cassette with printed label and text only artwork. Same tracks on both sides.

Tracklisting:

A1. Superstition

A2. I’m Leaving You (Commit a Crime)

A3. Willie the Wimp

A4. Little Sister (sic)

A5. Love Struck Baby

B1. Superstition

B2. I’m Leaving You (Commit a Crime)

B3. Willie the Wimp

B4. Little Sister (sic)

B5. Love Struck Baby

1986 - Sounds Free

Sounds Free (UK) - Format: 7”; Label: Epic; Cat No: XPS 214

UK promo given away with Sounds magazine, a UK rock magazine (similar to Melody Maker). 4 tracks, one with SRV.

Tracklisting:
A1. Change it

A2. Why Get Up (Fabulous Thunderbirds)

B1. Physical Contact (Andrew Caine)

B2. Living After Dark (Terraplane)

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Tommy Shannon

Chris Layton

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Triple Threat Revue

Double Trouble Early Years

Texas Flood Tour

Couldn't Stand the Weather Tour

Soul to Soul Tour

Live Alive Tour

In Step Tour

Miscellaneous Live

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Part 9a - Promotional Releases (1983-1986)

1983 - Pride and Joy

1983 - Love Struck Baby

1983 - Mary Had a Little Lamb / Love Struck Baby

1983 - A Legend in the Making

1984 - Couldn’t Stand the Weather (Single)

1984 - Couldn't Stand the Weather (Album)

1984 - Cold Shot

1984 - Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)

1984 - Blues Explosion

1985 - Change It

1985 - Look at Little Sister

1985 - JVC Jazz Festival 1985

1985 - Live Alive

1986 - Superstition

1986 - Willie the Wimp

1986 - Selected Cuts

1986 - Sounds Free