In December 1968, “Liberty” label released “Scratching the Surface”, the debut Groundhogs album. It was recorded in October 1968, at “Marquee Studios” in London, and was produced by Mike Batt.
Personnel:
- Tony McPhee – vocals, guitar, coordination
- Steve Rye – vocals, harmonica
- Peter Cruickshank – bass
- Ken Pustelnik – drums
- Gerry Collins – engineer
- Michael Hasted – art direction, design, cover photography
- Andrew Lauder, Roy Fisher – coordination
Track listing:
All tracks by Tony McPhee, except where noted.
- Rocking Chair
- Early in the Morning – John Lee Williamson
- Waking Blues
- Married Men
- No More Doggin’ – Rosco Gordon
- Man Trouble
- Come Back Baby
- You Don’t Love Me – Willie Cobbs
- Still a Fool – McKinley Morganfield
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I did the design, art direction and photography for SCRATCHING THE SURFACE which was entirely my concept. I don’t know who Messrs Woodward and Wolin were. They certainly had nothing to do with the original album release.
Those are the names found on Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratching_the_Surface_(Groundhogs_album)
Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it and for amending the info on your site. I have no idea who messrs Woodward and Wolin were, they certainly never had anything to do with Liberty/UA in the UK. Anyway, thanks again and Happy New Year.
Thank you very much for your comment. Happy New Year and all the best
Anyway, I have cleared these two names, and added the design next to your name
You might want to add IDLE RACE by the Idle Race to your list. This was was Jeff Lynne’s band before he moved to the Move and ELO. I did the design/photography commissioned by Andrew Lauder of Liberty Records in London. Details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idle_Race_(album)
Dear Mr. Hasted, thank you very much for your suggestion. In the next few days I shall add Idle Race to the site. I really appreciate your help.
I worked for Liberty/UA, Island, Polydor, A&M and many others from 1968 to about 1974 as a photographer and sleeve designer. If you need any info, please ask. I am in the process of publishing a book of my work from that time. It can be previewed at https://heyzine.com/flip-book/1d29737987.html
It looks very interesting. I would like to order a copy when it shall be published