The Kingpins – The Kingpins on 12 inch EP. VG. 1982 rock EP produced by ex-Doobie Brother Dave Shogren. Ships from Germany.
About The Kingpins
A VG condition 12 inch vinyl pressing of a self-titled 1982 EP from American rock band The Kingpins, produced by original Doobie Brothers bassist Dave Shogren.
The Kingpins is a self-titled 12 inch EP by American rock band The Kingpins, released in 1982. The record was produced, engineered and mixed by Dave Shogren, best known as the original bassist for The Doobie Brothers, who played on their earliest recordings before departing the band. This listing is a VG condition 12 inch vinyl pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- About The Kingpins
- The Dave Shogren connection
- What's on this EP
- Pressing details and buying advice
Fast Facts
- Artist The Kingpins were an American rock band who released a self-titled 12 inch EP in 1982; not to be confused with the later Canadian ska band of the same name.
- Producer Dave Shogren, the original bassist of The Doobie Brothers, produced, engineered and mixed the record.
- Lineup Featured Kevin Wright on vocals and guitar, Craig Ramsay on drums, and contributions from pianists Gary Suydam, Jim Haines and Rags Tuttle, alongside saxophonist Mike Belardes.
- Tribute The record was dedicated to the memory of the band’s friend Scott Vollmer.
- This copy Very Good (VG) sleeve condition, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
The Kingpins – The Kingpins (12", EP, VG)
12 inch vinyl EP
Very Good condition 12 inch vinyl pressing of The Kingpins, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
About The Kingpins
This American rock band, not to be confused with the later Montreal ska group of the same name, released their self-titled EP in 1982, fronted by vocalist and guitarist Kevin Wright, with drummer Craig Ramsay rounding out the core lineup. The band brought in additional keyboard contributions from Gary Suydam, Jim Haines and Rags Tuttle, alongside saxophonist Mike Belardes, giving the record a fuller, more layered sound than a typical stripped-down rock EP of the era.
The Dave Shogren Connection
The EP was produced, engineered and mixed by Dave Shogren, a notable figure in rock history as the original bassist of The Doobie Brothers, appearing on the band's earliest recordings before departing the group during their formative years. Shogren's involvement lends the record a genuine connection to one of the era's most successful rock bands, even as The Kingpins themselves remained a more obscure regional act. The record was dedicated to the memory of the band's friend Scott Vollmer, a personal tribute pressed directly into the vinyl runout etchings alongside playful inscriptions from the band.
- Produced by Dave Shogren, original bassist of The Doobie Brothers
- A genuinely obscure regional rock record for dedicated collectors
- Features a fuller band sound with keyboards and saxophone
- A personal, dedicated tribute record with genuine character
- Not a sealed or mint copy
- Very limited documentation available about the band itself
- Niche appeal specifically for collectors of obscure early 80s regional rock
What is The Kingpins EP?
It is a self-titled 12 inch rock EP released in 1982, produced by Dave Shogren, the original bassist of The Doobie Brothers.
What condition is this vinyl copy in?
The sleeve is graded Very Good (VG).
Is this the same Kingpins as the Canadian ska band?
No, this is an unrelated American rock band from 1982, distinct from the later Montreal ska group of the same name.
Who produced this record?
Dave Shogren, best known as the original bassist for The Doobie Brothers, produced, engineered and mixed the EP.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Worth The Spin?
- A genuinely obscure early 1980s rock EP with a notable Doobie Brothers connection
- VG condition 12 inch vinyl pressing
- Best suited to collectors interested in Dave Shogren's production credits
This self-titled EP offers a genuine curiosity for rock collectors thanks to its Doobie Brothers connection, and this listing offers a VG pressing from a highly rated German seller.