The Stevie Ray Vaughan Archive

Part 9b - Promotional Releases (1987-1990)

1987 - Pipeline (with Dick Dale)

Pipeline (US) - Format: 7”; Label: Columbia; Cat No: 38-07340

US promo for the film “Back to the Beach”. Same track on both sides.

A. Pipeline

B. Pipeline

Pipeline (US) - Format: 12”; Label: Columbia; Cat No: CAS 2759

US promo for the film “Back to the Beach”. Same track on both sides. Different picture sleeve from 7” version. “From the Motion Picture Soundtrack Back to the Beach” and “Demonstration Not For Sale” printed on the label.

A. Pipeline

B. Pipeline

1988 - Holiday Greetings from the Epic, Portrait and CBS Associated Family

Holiday Greetings From The Epic, Portrait And CBS Associated Family (US) - Format: 12”; Label: Epic; Cat No: EAS 1393

US promo only, containing recordings of different CBS/Sony/Epic artists wishing listeners a Merry Christmas. SRV has 2 greetings, one spoken only (0:07) and one with a bluesy guitar accompaniment (0:28). White label with black text. Label has “Demonstration Only - Not For Sale” printed on it and the same tracks are on both sides.

1988 - The Jeff Healey Band - Video Profile

The Jeff Healey Band Video Profile (US) - Format: VHS; Label: Arista; Cat No: n/a

US promo only, 7-minute film released to promote the Jeff Healey’s first album “See the Light” and the start of his career. Includes a 20 second segment with JH jamming with SRV.

1989 - Crossfire

Crossfire (US) - Format: CDS; Label: Epic; Cat No: ESK 1638

US 1-Track promo of the 4:07 LP version of the track.

1. Crossfire (LP version) 4:07

Crossfire (US) - Format: CDS; Label: Epic; Cat No: ESK 1732

US 1-Track promo of the 3:35 “short” version of the track.

1. Crossfire (short version) 3:35

Crossfire (US) - Format: CDS; Label: Epic; Cat No: ESK 1887

US 2-Track promo, containng the “Edit” and the LP version.

1. Crossfire (edit) 3:28

2. Crossfire (LP version) 4:09

Crossfire (US) - Format: 12”; Label: Epic; Cat No: EAS 1643

US 12”promo of the LP version of the track. Same track on both sides. “Demonstration Not For Sale”printed on label.

A. Crossfire 4:07

B. Crossfire 4:07

1989 - The Fire Meets the Fury

Fire Meets the Fury Alternative Front Sleeves

The Fire Meets the Fury (US) - Format: CD; Label: Epic; Cat No: ESK 1901

Promotional cd release to promote the joint 1989 tour with Jeff Beck. There are 8 studio tracks by each artist. Issued with 3 different sleeves.

The SRV tracks are:

1. Tightrope

2. Pride and Joy

3. The House is Rockin’

4. Couldn’t Stand the Weather

5. Crossfire

6. Look at Little Sister

7. Superstition

8. Willie the Wimp

1989 - Riviera Paradise

Riviera Paradise (US) - Format: CDS; Label: Epic; Cat No: ESK 1930

US 3 track promo, shared with Jeff Beck. Came with just a back sleeve.

1. Riviera Paradise (edit)

2. Two Rivers (Jeff Beck with Terry Bozzio and Tony Hymas)

3. Riviera Paradise (LP version)

1989 - The House is Rockin’

The House is Rockin’ (US) - Format: CDS; Label: Epic; Cat No: ESK 1931

US one track promo.

1. The House is Rockin’

1990 - Wall of Denial

Wall of Denial (US) - Format: CDS; Label: Epic; Cat No: ESK 1998

US promo. Track 1 is studio version. Tracks 2 - 4 were recorded live from Austin City Limits on 10th October 1989. This is the only audio release of the ACL versions of “The House is Rockin’” and “Crossfire”. “Leave My Girl Alone” was released on “The Real Deal: Greatest Hits 2”. All 3 live songs were released on the “Live from Austin, Texas” DVD.

1. Wall of Denial

2. The House is Rockin’ (Live)

3. Leave My Girl Alone (Live)

4. Crossfire (Live)

1990 - Family Style

Family Style (US) - Format: CD; Label: Epic; Cat No: ZSK 2169

US only promo release “Demonstration - Not For Sale”. Issued in five pannel cardboard sleeve (with outter four pannels folding in toward centre when closed). Color photos printed on front side of each pannel and notes/trcklist on inner flip-side.

Release Date: 1990

Tracklisting: as official release

Family Style (US) - Format: Cassette; Label: Epic; Cat No: 46225

US cassette promo, issued with a typed sleeve and stating "Promotional Copy - Not For Sale" on both the sleeve and the cassette.

Release Date: 1990

Tracklisting: as official release

1990 - Tick Tock

Tick Tock (US) - Format: CDS; Label: Epic, Cat No: ZSK 2207

US only promo release “Demonstration - Not For Sale” on CD and back sleeve. Contains album version of the track.

Release Date: 1990

Tracklisting: Tick Tock (4:57)

Tick Tock (US) - Format: CDS, Cassette; Label: Epic; Cat No: ZSK 73576

US only promo release “Demonstration - Not For Sale” on CD and back sleeve. Contains an edited version of the track.

Also issued as a triple play promo cassette.

Release Date: 1990

Tracklisting: Tick Tock (edit) (4:10)

Tick Tock (US) - Format: VHS; Label: Epic; Cat No: n/a

Epic Records VHS promo for the single. Issued in a black case with typed card label. It was officially released in 2007 on the DVD "Pride and Joy".

Release Date: 03-Oct-1990

Tracklisting: Tick Tock (4:28)

Tick Tock (US) - Format: VHS; Label: n/a; Cat No: n/a

Promo VHS video for the single of "Tick Tock". Issued in a "Panavideo" card sleeve with no catalogue number.

Release Date: 1990
Tracklisting: Tick Tock (4:28)

1990 - Telephone Song

Telephone Song (US) - Format: CDS; Label: Epic; Cat No: ZSK 2250

US only promo release “Demonstration - Not For Sale” on CD and back sleeve. Contains album version of the track.

Release Date: 1990

Tracklisting: Telephone Song (3:28)

1990 - Good Texan

Good Texan (US) - Format: CDS; Label: Epic; Cat No: ZSK 73673

US only promo release “Demonstration - Not For Sale” on CD and back sleeve. Contains an edited version of the track.

Release Date: 1990

Tracklisting: Good Texan (4:22)

1990 - The Vaughan Brothers Electronic Press Kit (Video Buyways)

The Vaughan Brothers EPK (Video Buyways) (US) - Format: VHS; Label: Epic; Cat No: n/a

This is an Epic Records electronic press kit (EPK) promo VHS video for The Vaughan Brothers. Stevie and Jimmie talk about the making of their album "Family Style", with comments from Nile Rogers. Issued in a black case with typed card label.
It was officially released in 2007 on the DVD "Pride and Joy".

Release Date: 29-Aug-1990

Tracklisting: Tick Tock (4:28)

1990 - October 3, 1954 - August 27, 1990

October 3rd, 1954 - August 27, 1990 (US) - Format: CD; Label: Epic; Cat No: ZSK 2221; Length: 61:59

US only promo release to commemorate the death of SRV. On the back sleeve it states, “Limited tribute edition - Not for sale”. Released without booklet.

Release Date: 1990

US Chart Position: n/a

Tracklisting:

01. Life Without You

02. Scuttle Buttin´

03. Pride And Joy

04. Crossfire

05. Mary Had A Little Lamb

06. Cold Shot

07. Wall Of Denial

08. Say What!

09. Tightrope

10. Love Struck Baby

11. Couldn´t Stand The Weather

12. Change It

13. Superstition

14. Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)

1990 The Album Network - Tune Up - Rock #56

Tune Up - Rock #56 - Format: CD; Label: The Album Network; Cat No: n/a

Album Network was a radio music magazine that specialised in Album Oriented Rock (AOR) formatted radio. It began in July 1978 and published for over 20 years. Subscribers would also receive the Tune Up series of promotional CDs which typically included a mix of mainstream and "up-and-coming" artists from a specific genre (rock, Top 40, alternative, etc.). It later became an online only publication.

This CD, No 56, included "Tick Tock" by the Vaughan Brothers and also a 30 second interview segment from Stevie.

Release Date: 24th September 1990

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Tommy Shannon

Chris Layton

Reese Wynans

Information

Discography

The Early Years

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

Guitars

Amplifiers

Effects

Guitar Strings & Tuning

Guitar Picks

Stage Setup

Media

Part 9b - Promotional Releases (1987-1990)

1987 - Pipeline (with Dick Dale)

1988 - Holiday Greetings from the Epic, Portrait and CBS Associated Family

1988 - The Jeff Healey Band - Video Profile

1989 - Crossfire

1989 - The Fire Meets the Fury

Fire Meets the Fury Alternative Front Sleeves

1989 - Riviera Paradise

1989 - The House is Rockin’

1990 - Wall of Denial

1990 - Family Style

1990 - Tick Tock

1990 - Telephone Song

1990 - Good Texan

1990 - The Vaughan Brothers Electronic Press Kit (Video Buyways)

1990 - October 3, 1954 - August 27, 1990

1990 The Album Network - Tune Up - Rock #56