Comments on: The Survival Sampler SR-1A Sound Rations

By: Brad Morrison

Brad Morrison — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:13:56 +0000

Ditto, ditto, ditto. A friend gave me this tape, and I’d nearly worn it out before I realised I needed to make a copy before it became unlistenable.

What I like best about it is that it introduced me to bands I hadn’t heard — and to tracks from bands I already liked.

One of the few factory-issued tapes that I could play from beginning to end, especially in the car.

By: Ed Fisher

Ed Fisher — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:39:07 +0000

Thanks for the follow up Whammo, I actually like Tik & Tok Higher Ground. I bet there’s some more I will like.
Cheers,
Ed

By: whammo

whammo — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:32:35 +0000

found a site with another entry in the “survival sampler” series. i had this one on vinyl, and it features lesser-known bands from the 80s, possible of a francophile variety. a bit fey for my tastes then and now, but a few standout tracks worth having.

http://funderglass.blogspot.com/2008/03/va-art-of-survival.html

By: Ed Fisher

Ed Fisher — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:41:51 +0000

You could always recreate it…check the comments above. I think you will be pleased.
Thanks for commenting!

By: nayr

nayr — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:18:39 +0000

my dad bought me this when i was 8 – i wore the tape out. i wish i still had it. it had a profound effect on my musical taste ever since. thanks dad!!

By: Ed Fisher

Ed Fisher — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:03:03 +0000

Whammo…YOU ROCK!!!!!

By: whammo

whammo — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:36:16 +0000

glad to help…

http://p-l-m.blogspot.com/2009/01/dogs-in-space-expanded-1986.html

By: Blain

Blain — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:12:47 +0000

Oh and let me plant another seed of “wish I hads”:
Does ANYBODY recall the movie called “Dogs in Space” from the mid-80′s? (1985, I imdb’d it).
The soundtrack was great, and I always looked forward to “The Green Dragon” by Michael Hutchence, but I can’t find any of the songs, or the cassette/CD anywhere. Any leads?

Now, for anybody who’s looking for the ST to “Hardware” another rare gem, I have that CD

By: Blain

Blain — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:01:06 +0000

Me too. Great cassette, great packaging.
I’d further categorize the tape as the “One CD/Tape that you miss the most”. If I had it, I’d still listen to it too.

By: Ed Fisher

Ed Fisher — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:10:41 +0000

O’rly? How much?

By: Surly

Surly — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:12:34 +0000

I have this tape – it was my first introduction to The Smiths, Scritti Politti, and The Bluebells. I wore it out but have since recreated it on my iPod. There’s a record store in Eagle Rock, CA (LA) that still has a sealed copy for sale. I love the booklet that comes with it, with all of the funny descriptions of the songs.

By: Ed Fisher

Ed Fisher — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:36:19 +0000

NICE!!!! Way to go Dominick. Colour me jealous.
Ed

By: Dominick

Dominick — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:26:20 +0000

Ok, it has taken some time and serious internet footwork, but since I first posted here, I’ve been trying to track down the 4 or 5 missing puzzle pieces I needed in recreating a digital age version of this old Warner cassette sampler. It seems some “legal” holes have been worn into your Grooveshark widget as well since I first posted here, Ed.

Anyway, I am proud to say that as of today I have acquired all 12 tunes featured on this 1984 sampler cassette and I’ve managed to Frankenstein together an in-order playlist (even the correct 12″ versions) for my tunes/ipod use. The Bluebells track was definitely the hardest to acquire a copy of due to a lot of “Geographical restrictions” on legal downloads, as it is not available for MP3 download in the U.S. So, I found “other” sources” to acquire the track, but it was a special effort that finally paid off.

Ed, thanks for the inspiration ressurect this lost classic 80′s mix.

N.P. China Crisis – “Wishful Thinking”

DJD

By: Ed Fisher

Ed Fisher — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:16:22 +0000

MT,
It’s comments like these that make me want to write more non-tech posts. Thanks for dropping by and sharing the story. I’m glad I could hook you up with some good memories.
Ed

By: MT

MT — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:08:35 +0000

I worked at a record shop in southwest Wyoming when I was in high school, and we definitely (unknowingly, of course) cultivated a High Fidelity vibe when folks came in looking for the latest Chris LeDoux eight track. I found the Survival Sampler at a music/head shop in Salt Lake City called the Cosmic Aeroplane and just wore it out play after play. I’ve been able to recreate it except for a few of the more obscure cuts. The Bluebells track is one i’ve had some difficulty locating, and hearing it again was a gift. Thanks, Ed, for putting it all together. Well done.