The Move (June 29, 1972) "California Man" Single – AUS
“California Man” was a powerful glam-rock single written by Roy Wood, released during The Move’s final phase as they transitioned toward the Electric Light Orchestra. The B-side included Jeff Lynne’s “Do Ya,” which later became a major hit for ELO.
THE RELEASE | WHAT THE LABEL / PACKAGING SHOWS |
Label: Harvest (primary) Format: 7" Vinyl Single Main Release Date: June 29, 1972 (Australia) Catalogue: HAR-9928 (Australia) and various international numbers The single showcased The Move’s energetic rock sound with Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne’s production. It featured strong B-side tracks including the future ELO classic “Do Ya.” | Yellow/green Harvest label (Australia) with “CALIFORNIA MAN” on the A-side and “DO YA” / “ELLA JAMES” on the B-side. Produced by Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne. Various international pressings used different label designs and catalogue numbers. |
CONTEXT AND NOTES | TRACK LIST |
Released in 1972 during a transitional period for the band. “Do Ya” on the B-side would later become one of Jeff Lynne’s signature songs with ELO. | A-Side California Man (Roy Wood) – 3:35 B-Side Do Ya (Jeff Lynne) – 4:01 Ella James (Roy Wood) – 3:11 |
INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS (1972):
UK: Harvest
Australia: Harvest HAR-9928 (main release shown)
USA: United Artists (multiple pressings)
Canada: United Artists
Germany: Harvest
France: Harvest
Netherlands: Harvest
New Zealand: Harvest
South Africa: Harvest
Spain: Harvest
Italy: Harvest
Japan: Odeon
Greece: Harvest
India: Harvest
Portugal: Stateside
Lebanon: Stateside
Yugoslavia: Harvest
Brazil: Harvest
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The Move Scrapbook, Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, 1972
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