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SINCE 2001
                  By Tommy Robinson
A WARM WELCOME TO ORIONDISCS
This website is a tribute to the U.S. recording artist Jimmy Ellis, and focuses on his many record releases. With releases being made available worldwide and recording for numerous small record labels, Jimmy also recorded under several names, the most famous being masked singer Orion, but recordings were issued under several other identities - Ellis James; Ellis; Mr.E; Steven Silver and The Shadowman. Due to his many aliases his releases can be difficult to track down and trying to build a complete collection of his recordings can prove daunting (and expensive). The aim of this site is to provide a complete worldwide list of all his releases.


ORION IN CONCERT

I am looking for information concerning Orion's many concert appearances in the USA and several countries in Europe where he performed.
If you can provide any additional info, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, to the list of details in the concert section of this site please get in touch. Dates, venues, photographs would all be of great help. Details of songs performed at any of the listed shows would be especially welcome. Newspaper adverts and reports of his numerous appearances also very much appreciated.
Hopefully in time the details given can be guaranteed  to be100% correct but a great deal more info is required before reaching that stage. If you can help with any small detail please contact me at:

oriondiscsuk@yahoo.com



Update: 24th. February 2024
Updated info on new Sun records SURPRISE CD added to Norway page.
Mexico page added to Foreign section.
Mexican albums DUETOS, TRIO PLUS and ELVIS & FRIENDS added to the new Mexico page.
One sided acetate AN AUDIENCE WITH THE KING added to Promo section.

Update:  22nd. January 2024
New Sun Records SURPRISE CD release added to Norway page.
Added 15 album various artists box set from Canada.
Added 20 GOLDEN MEMORIES CD from Holland.

Update: 21st. February 2023
Promotional 8 track tape added for upcoming Dradco release of the album I FEEL LIKE GOING HOME.

Update: 7th. December 2022
HIT PARADE '79 cassette from Holland added.
25 ROCK & ROLL HITS cassette from Holland added.
THE BEST OF JERRY LEE LEWIS cassette from Holland added.
TWENTY GOLDEN MEMORIES from Holland added.
THE BEST OF LINE DANCE CD set from Holland added.
COUNTRY GIANTS CD from Australia added.
THE COUNTRY COLLECTION CD from Australia added.
Fourth label variation of SOME THINK HE MIGHT BE KING ELVIS German CD added.
THE COUNTRY COLLECTION CD from Germany added.
More info added to UK cassette release ROCKABILLY DYNAMITE.

Update: 26th. June 2022
ORION SINGS ELVIS download compilation added.

Update: 13th. June 2022
DUETS cassette from Italy added.
Updated info on the new CD release of the SURPRISE album added to the News section.

Update: 20th. July 2021
COUNTRY & WESTERN FESTIVAL CD from Austria added.

Update: 16th. July 2021
THE BEST OF COUNTRY LINE DANCE VOL.2 CD from Austria added.

Update: 27th. June 2021
STRANGERS'TIL WE TOUCH compilation added to various unofficial releases page.

Update: 3rd. June 2021
20 GOLDEN GOSPEL FAVOURITES LP from Australia added.
Better scans of THE COUNTRY COLLECTION cassette from Australia added.

Update: 17th. May 2021
Latest news on upcoming Orion LP album.
THE COUNTRY COLLECTION - 20 GREATEST HITS LP from Holland added.








  WANTED

Cover/label scans wanted of any of the following:

ELLIS JAMES SINGS promo CD from 1990.

Cover scans of discs issued on the unofficial Jack Daniels label.

Cover scans of any CD's on the unofficial Masked Man label.

Cover scans of any CD's on the unofficial Orion Records label.

Scans of the unofficial CD titled JIMMY ELLIS – THE SINGLES.

Scans of the orange label version of the CD single SUNDAY FATHER on the Lanier Records label.

Scans of the COUNTRY FROM THE HEART CD on the Lanier Records label.

Scan of the cassette release BY REQUEST, ELLIS SINGS ELVIS.

Scan of the German cassette release LET YOUR LOVE FLOW on the Sun/Bellaphon label.

Scan of the German cassette release COUNTRY & WESTERN CLASSICS VOL.1 on the Sun/Bellaphon label.

Scan of the Plantation Records cassette release 16 AWARD WINNING COUNTRY SONGS.

Scan of the 8 track cassette release ORION 20 ALL TIME FAVORITES.

Scan of the 8 track cassette release TRUCKS, TRAINS & AIRPLANES on Gusto Records.

Scan of New Zealand release of the JERRY LEE LEWIS - DUETS album (Sun L27036).

Scans of any Jimmy Ellis/Orion release or alternate versions not included on this website would be greatly appreciated.







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If you have further details on any releases not included or would like to trade Orion recordings or material please drop me an email. Scans of sleeves and labels would be of real interest as would track listings of further foreign releases. Welcome also would be details of his concert performances in the U.S.A. and Europe. This site is very much a "work in progress" and is being updated all the time. If you can add to the info given please e-mail me.
Thanks.
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Comments/suggestions/updates welcomed by contacting me at:

oriondiscsuk@yahoo.com

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SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR PROVIDING MUCH APPRECIATED INFORMATION: RICK ST. PIERRE; SIMON CRISP; KENNETH DOKKEBERG; JOHN AND RITA KOOFER; CHRIS GILES; STEVE-B; DEBBIE FAYE; SHAWN WALKER; ALLEN DAMRON; JANET & DAVE LOVERIN; LARRY LEWIS; CRAIG LLOYD; JOE SCIBETTA; ROB; PAT LEWIS; NANNETTE CLARK;  WOLFGANG LOCKER; THOMAS HOFFMAN; JULIE HENNESSEY; MARC VICH; RAY BERNIER; JANICE HOLLOWAY; JOE PASTOR; ALEX MOES; BRUCE CRUTCHFIELD; STEVEN PETELLE; ROCKY ROGERS; WILLIAM ROACH; ANDY HART; STEPHAN KRAMER; ROGER JEAN.
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