Sims (Calif.) Sun Valley, Calif. [source: an original label) Owned by Russell Sims. Based in Phoenix, Ariz., beginning in 1959. 111 and 117 give location as Hollywood, Calif.
Number
Date
Artist
Image
Title & Credits
Matrix
Comps
Sims (Calif.) [unissued] 1964 Trammell, Bobby Lee Come On And Love Me [alt. vers.] — Bobby Lee TrammellYour browser does not support embedded audio (from Bear Family CD 15887)
Bear Family CD 15887 (#19)
Sims (Calif.) 103-45 [45] (pressed by Monarch)1955/May 7 Bb c&w rev.Patton, Jimmy Guilty — Jimmy PattonYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
B Δ3019
Careful — Ann Jones / Jimmy PattonYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
A Δ3295
Sims (Calif.) 104-45 [45] (pressed by Monarch)1955/Aug. 27 Bb c&w rev.Patton, Jimmy Teen-Age Heart — Jimmy Patton
A Δ5197
Old Jalopy — Jimmy Patton
B Δ5196
Sims (Calif.) 105 [78] 1955/Nov. 26 Bb c&w rev.Patton, Jimmy I Don't Want It — Jimmy Patton
Ocean Of Tears — Jimmy Patton
Sims (Calif.) 105-45 [45] (pressed by Monarch)1955/Nov. 26 Bb c&w rev.Patton, Jimmy I Don't Want It — Jimmy PattonYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
B Δ6710
Ocean Of Tears — Jimmy PattonYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
A Δ6709
Sims (Calif.) 106-45 [45] 1956/Mar. (Bb est.)Dickerson, Dub Shot Gun Wedding — Dub Dickerson
B
White Label LP 2816 (#14)
Each Time — Dub Dickerson
A
Sims (Calif.) 107 [78] 1956/June 23 Bb c&w rev.Cochran, Jackie Lee Riverside Jump — Jack Cochran
A
Hip Shakin' Mama — Jack Cochran
B
Sims (Calif.) 107-45 [45] 1956/June 23 Bb c&w rev.Cochran, Jackie Lee Riverside Jump — Jack CochranYour browser does not support embedded audio (from Flesh Den CD 6903)
A
Chief CD 1156508 (#13) Club LP 007 (#9) Fed CD 02 (#5) Fed EP 10 (#1) Flesh Den CD 6903 (#11) Hydra LP 7701 (#1) Hydra CD 27102 (#2) Mustang CD 1 (#15) Pan American CD 56008 (#23) Presto CD 2 (#25) Smith & Co. CD 1197 (#23) [no label name] 10 1/2 (#7)
Hip Shakin' Mama — Jack CochranYour browser does not support embedded audio (from boot 45)
B
Disky CD 250542 (#49) Fed CD 02 (#6) Fed EP 10 (#2) Flesh Den CD 6904 (#2) Hydra LP 7701 (#8) Hydra CD 27102 (#1) Luxel CD 7105 (#5) Magnum Force CD 030 (#1) Magnum Force LP 030 (#1) Magnum Force CD 100 (#2) Mustang CD 4 (#33) Peerless LP 001 (#6) Presto CD 1 (#40) Proper CD 122 (#119) Smith & Co. CD 1145 (#15) [no label name] 10 1/2 (#1)
Sims (Calif.) 45-110 [45] 1960/Jan. (Bb est.)Johnson, Rome Truck Driver Blues — Rome Johnson / Roy Lanham's BandYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
Wild Desire — Rome Johnson / Roy Lanham OrchestraYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
A
Sims (Calif.) 45-111 [45] 1960/Mar. 7 Bb pop rev.Silvers, Johnnie Tuff Stuff — Johnnie SilversYour browser does not support embedded audio (from Buffalo Bop CD 55155)
A
Buffalo Bop CD 55155 (#7)
When Love Ain't Right — Johnnie Silvers
B
Sims (Calif.) 45-112 [45] 1960/May 16 Bb pop rev.Wilson, Easy Deal Gotta Have You — Easy Deal WilsonYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
A
Bear Family CD 16683 (#5) Buffalo Bop CD 55172 (#18)
I Do Like Girls — Easy Deal WilsonYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
B
Sims (Calif.) 45-117 [45] 1960/Sept. 26 Bb c&w rev.Patton, Jimmy Okie's In The Pokie — Jimmy PattonYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
B
Beaver LP 3310 (#17) Disky CD 250542 (#36) Emperor LP 03 (#14) Esoldun LP 2001 (#5) Esoldun CD 2221 (#17) Flesh Den CD 6901 (#2) Lucky CD 809 (#17) Magnum Force CD 030 (#6) Magnum Force LP 030 (#6) Magnum Force CD 100 (#18) Peerless LP 001 (#8) Presto CD 6 (#28) Rocket 88 LP 5001 (#11) Smith & Co. CD 1197 (#46) Star-Club CD 506009 (#2) Wendi LP 000013 (#2) [no label name] 10 1/2 (#2)
Lonely Nights — Jimmy Patton
A
Sims (Calif.) 45-123 [45] 1961/Aug. 7 Bb pop rev.Kenny & Doolittle Kitty Kat — Kenny And DoolittleYour browser does not support embedded audio (from White Label LP 8934)
A
Mustang CD 17 (#9) White Label LP 8934 (#1)
Why Do I Go On — Kenny And Doolittle
B
Sims (Calif.) 126 [45] 1962/Feb. 24 Bb c&w rev.Poovey, Joe Are You Really Worth It All — Joe Poovey
A
As One Sinner To Another — Joe Poovey
B
Sims (Calif.) 129 [45] 1962/Aug. 11 Bb c&w rev.Wills, Johnnie Lee Blub Twist — Johnny Lee Wills And Boys – (instr.)
A
P-Vine CD 2467 (#3)
Your Love For Me Is Losing Light — Johnnie Lee Wills And Boys / Vocal by Leon Rauch
B
Sims (Calif.) 133 [45] 1963/May (Bb est.)Wills, Johnnie Lee Milk Cow Blues — Johnnie Lee Wills
289
P-Vine CD 2467 (#2)
Lazy John — Johnnie Lee Wills
300
Sims (Calif.) 45-139 [45] (pressed by Columbia)1963/Sept. 7 Bb c&w rev.Lewis, Wally Kathleen — Wally Lewis
A [ZTSP-83307]
Wall Of Pretend — Wally Lewis
B [ZTSP-83306]
Sims (Calif.) 145 [45] 1963/Sept. (Bb est.)Roberts, Dennis Mule Skinner Blues — Dennis RobertsYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
A
Blue Carnation — Dennis RobertsYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
B
Lesley CD 5 (#21)
Sims (Calif.) 147 [45] (pressed by Columbia)1963/Oct. 19 Bb c&w rev.Poovey, Joe I'm Barely Hangin' On To Me — Joe Poovey
ZTSB-83356
Her Mother's Wedding Dress — Joe Poovey
ZTSB-83357
Sims (Calif.) 161 [45] 1964/Jan. (Bb est.)Jennings, Bob It Takes A Lot Of Money — Bob JenningsYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
B
The First Step Down (Is The Longest) — Bob JenningsYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
A
Sims (Calif.) 177 [45] 1964/May (Bb est.)Barnett, Bobby John Said — Bobby Barnett
B
Hold My Hurt For Awhile — Bobby Barnett
A
Sims (Calif.) 183 [45] 1964/July (Bb est.)Trammell, Bobby Lee New Dance In France — Bobby Lee Trammell
A
Give Me That Good Lovin' — Bobby Lee TrammellYour browser does not support embedded audio (from Bear Family CD 15887)
B
Bear Family CD 15887 (#21)
Sims (Calif.) 195 [45] (pressed by Columbia)1964/Aug. (Bb est.)Trammell, Bobby Lee If You Don't Wanna, You Don't Have To — Bobby Lee TrammellYour browser does not support embedded audio (from Bear Family CD 15887)
B ZTSB-99214
Bear Family CD 15887 (#20)
Come On And Love Me — Bobby Lee TrammellYour browser does not support embedded audio (from Bear Family CD 15887)
A ZTSB-99213
Bear Family CD 15887 (#25) Dee Jay Jamboree LP 2040 (#6)
Sims (Calif.) 198 [45] (pressed by Columbia)1964/Aug. (Bb est.)Barnett, Bobby Mismatch — Bobby Barnett
ZTSB 99075
Moanin' The Blues — Bobby BarnettYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
ZTSB 99076
Sims (Calif.) 216 [45] (pressed by Columbia)1964/Dec. (Bb est.)Poovey, Joe The Late And Great Me — Joe Poovey
ZTSB 99161
I Wear It Well — Joe Poovey
ZTSB 99162
Sims (Calif.) 225 [45] (pressed by Columbia)1965/Feb. (Bb est.)Trammell, Bobby Lee Twenty-Four Hours — Bobby Lee Trammell / Vocal Background By The JordanairesYour browser does not support embedded audio (from Bear Family CD 15887)
ZTSB-95621
Bear Family CD 15887 (#14) Dee Jay Jamboree LP 2040 (#8)
Just Let Me Love You One More Time — Bobby Lee Trammell / Vocal Background By The JordanairesYour browser does not support embedded audio (from Bear Family CD 15887)
ZTSB-95620
Bear Family CD 15887 (#18)
Sims (Calif.) 227 [45] (pressed by Columbia)1965/Jan. (Bb est.)Patton, Jimmy Blue Darling — Jimmy Patton
ZTSB 95667
Star-Club CD 506009 (#19)
Preacher And A Girl In The Night — Jimmy Patton
ZTSB 95666
Trailer Park CD 009 (#23)
Sims (Calif.) 241 [45] 1965/June (Bb est.)Trammell, Bobby Lee Am I Satisfying You — Bobby Lee Trammell / Vocal Backing By The JordanairesYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
Sims-8822
Bear Family CD 15887 (#16) Collector LP 1015 (#13) Dee Jay Jamboree LP 2040 (#7)
I Tried — Bobby Lee Trammell / Vocal Backing By The Jordanaires
Sims-8821
Sims (Calif.) 254 [45] (pressed by Columbia)1965/Oct. (Bb est.)Trammell, Bobby Lee Long Tall Sally — Bobby Lee TrammellYour browser does not support embedded audio (from Bear Family CD 15887)
ZTSP-110211
Bear Family CD 15887 (#23)
Saints Go Marchin' In — Bobby Lee TrammellYour browser does not support embedded audio (from Bear Family CD 15887)
ZTSB-110212
Bear Family CD 15887 (#24)
Sims (Calif.) 267 [45] 1965-66 (Bb est.) Martin, Billy [1] If Its Lovin You Want — Billy MartinYour browser does not support embedded audio (from 45)
B
I'll Crawl To You, (I'll Walk Back, Or I'll Run) — Billy Martin
A
Sims (Calif.) 299 [45] 1966 or later (Bb est.) Beard, Dean Pocketfull Of Stardust — Dean Beard And The Rhythm Rebels
B
Revival LP 3008 (#8)
( Are There) Honkytonks In Heaven — Dean Beard And The Rhythm Rebels
A
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