It should've been me
Zoot Money's Big Roll Band
290 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 3669684 |
| Excel File Row | 46 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:50:12 |
| Pressing Year | 1965 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | Columbia |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | 33SX 1734 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | XAX 2871-1 |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | XAX 2872-1 |
| Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Beat |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
Zoot Money's Big Roll Band were veritable giants of the mod and R&B circuit in 1960s London, renowned for their electrifying performances, particularly at the legendary Flamingo Club. Their reputation for fiery live shows, fuelled by Money's raw vocals and his unmistakable Hammond organ, was legendary and drew crowds. "It Should've Been Me", their very first single for Columbia in 1965, was a powerful and confident statement of intent that managed to distil the infectious energy of the stage directly onto vinyl. Despite being a prime example of the nascent British R&B sound, capturing the gritty atmosphere of London's clubs, the track, surprisingly, failed to climb the charts as expected. This discrepancy between their immense live popularity and limited commercial success became a recurring theme for the band. As such, this first pressing of their debut represents a poignant artefact, a testament to a band whose influence far outstripped cold commercial numbers, a true gem for collectors who appreciate authentic, unfiltered R&B from the pulsating heart of Swinging London.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - I'll Go Crazy
- A2 - Jump Back
- A3 - Along Came John
- A4 - Back Door Blues
- A5 - It Should've Been Me
- A6 - Sweet Little Rock And Roller
- B1 - My Wife Can't Cook
- B2 - Rags And Old Iron
- B3 - The Cat
- B4 - Feelin' Sad
- B5 - Bright Lights Big City
- B6 - Fina
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