Check-Mates, Inc.
Live At Harvey's
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 1965 2LP Gatefold Original. Recorded Live At Harvey's Resort Hotel & Casino In Nevada (Where Jack Bedient Also Recorded). A Racially Integrated Club Act That Was Originally Formed By Soldiers Serving In The US Army. Typical Mix Of Frat, R'n'b And Soul: "Louie Louie", "Kansas City", "Turn On Your Lovelight", "Hang On Sloopy", Etc. The Album Was A Custom Job By The Ikon Label In Sacramento, Home Of A Number Of Legendary Garage 45s, And Was A Stereo Pressing That Was Unplayable On Mono Equipment Due A Technical Screw-Up! The Band Went On To Have Success As Checkmates Ltd, And Later Hooked Up With Phil Spector. (As Reviewed By Acid Archives)