The Rockin' Continentals - 2 - 3 - 4 (1962 Casino Records 45)

Band: The Rockin' Continentals Track: 2 - 3 - 4 (Instrumental) Songwriter: Melvin Ralston Format: 45 RPM Vinyl Single (Catalog: 1007) Label: Casino Records (RCA Matrix: H08W-0071) Publishing: Shawnee (BMI) Release Year: 1962 Origin: Topeka, KS 🏆 ABOUT THIS RECORDING This is an audio archival transfer from a highly prized, historic physical 1962 surf instrumental 45 RPM vinyl single. Formed right in Topeka, Kansas, The Rockin' Continentals recorded this blistering performance in Bob Bobo's local basement studio. Funded by a private $150 investment to press the initial 500 copies, "2 - 3 - 4" became a massive local radio smash on the regional charts. This preservation is part of a private project dedicated to documenting the musical heritage of Kansas and the greater Midwest circuit. 🔧 TECHNICAL NOTES • Source Material: 45 RPM Vinyl • Digital Capture: Audacity (High-Fidelity WAV) • Audio Restoration: ClickRepair (Targeted click/pop removal keeping original fuzzed-out guitar transients and driving drum tracking punch intact) To protect the privacy of the archivist and the integrity of the physical collection, comments are held for review to encourage community history sharing while filtering spam. Thank you for listening to these preserved sounds of Midwest music history.