TI
TI appears to have been a small independent /
DIY label from the early / mid '70s. The only record that I have ever
seen on the label is the one shown above, 'Since You're Gone' b/w 'Pallat Woman'
by the Tropic Isles Steel Band, which came out in 1975. The catalogue
number, TI-012, suggests that there should be other TI records out there, but
googling doesn't show any trace of them and they may not exist. The
matrix numbers are a simple '1 A' and '1 B'. Presumably the label was
named after the first two initials of the band's name. Arranger Bob
Parris is a director / teacher of steel bands and may have been the driving
force behind the record. Thanks to Dr. Doom of the 45cat site for bringing TI to my attention.
Copyright 2011 Robert Lyons.