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Playback Records was a DIY label. It issued at least three singles during 1979-84, all of which were by Lloyd Ryan's Express. The 'A' side of the first single, 'Jungle Anthem' (PBR-7001; 11/79) appears to have got a repeat airing as the 'B' side of the second, ' Listen To The Drummer' (PBR-7002; 1980), while 'Listen To The Drummer' then reappeared as the 'B' side of the third single, 'Let There Be Drums' (PBR-7003). I assume the double useage was a cost-cutting exercise; it doesn't seem to have been done by any other company, as far as I know Distribution of the first single by Spartan, while Pinnacle handled the third. Three singles in five years seems somewhat sluggardly; but there you go. The Express had previously been responsible for the first single to appear on Peter Vernon-Kell's PVK label, 'Kendo's Theme' (PVK-001; 11/76). Lloyd Ryan is English drummer and educator. He has been described as "a specialist in the big band style of drumming". He is best known for his work as a session musician and for having taught Phil Collins, one of the world's most famous drummers and best-selling music artists. Collins has credited Ryan with teaching him the basic drum rudiments. Active since the 1960s, he has worked with Tony Christie, Matt Monro, Brotherhood of Man, The New Seekers, Tommy Cooper, Bobby Davro, Gene Vincent and P.J. Proby. Ryan has also led his own big band since the 1980s and released his first big band album in 2012. In addition to Collins, other students who have become successful professional drummers include John Coghlan, Keef Hartley, Derrick McKenzie of Jamiroquai, Nick Simms of Cornershop, Graham Broad and Ralph Salmins. Thanks to Robert Lyons For The Info.
| 79 | Lloyd Ryan'S Express | Jungle Anthem | PLAYBACK | PBR | 7001 |
| 80 | Lloyd Ryan'S Express | Listen To The Drummer | PLAYBACK | PBR | 7002 |
| 84 | Lloyd Ryan'S Express | Let There Be Drums | PLAYBACK | PBR | 7003 |
