Part 1 - The Early Years

1971 - Various Artists - A New Hi (Dallas 1971 - Part 1)

Cast of Thousands - A New Hi
Cast of Thousands - A New Hi
Cast of Thousands - A New Hi
Cast of Thousands - A New Hi
Cast of Thousands - A New Hi
Cast of Thousands - A New Hi
Cast of Thousands - A New Hi Original Master Tape

A New Hi - Various Artists - Format: LP;  Label: Tempo 2; Cat No: T2-1

Privately pressed high school compilation album, containing 2 tracks with SRV. 
The only release of these songs and the only ‘Cast of Thousands’ recordings that SRV appears on. It should be noted that he was not a permanent member of this band, but was recruited to play on these two tracks due to his ability. 
This LP is very hard to find and copies are selling for over 500 GBP, especially if it is complete with the poster insert.

Release date: 1971

Tracklisting: 
Cast of Thousands - Red, White and Blue 
Cast of Thousands - I Heard a Voice Last Night


1977 - Other Days/Texas Clover (with Paul Ray and the Cobras)

Paul Ray and the Cobras - Other Days/Texas Clover
Paul Ray and the Cobras - Other Days/Texas Clover
Paul Ray and the Cobras - Other Days/Texas Clover
Paul Ray and the Cobras - Other Days/Texas Clover

Other Days / Texas Clover - Paul Ray and the Cobras Format: 7”, Label: Viper, Cat No: 101

US only release with SRV on guitar on both sides of the record. These songs have neverappeared elsewhere. Recorded at McAdams Bros., Austin, TX in late 1976.
The 1973 date on the label refers to the copyright date, not the release date.

Release date: 7th February 1977

Tracklisting: 
A. Other Days 
B. Texas Clover 

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