Handbag had one single of organ-based jazz-rock, “Kids on the Coast” / “Heartache” on Markus DM 3848 from 1972. I could not find any detailed info on the band on the net or my reference books, so I thought I’d post about this record here, even though it’s not ‘garage’ rock.

M. Larschied wrote “Kids on the Coast”, arranged by L. Byrne. I like the bluesy flip, “Heartache”, written by J. Krueger.

Mark McCaul owned the Markus label and McCaul Music publishing, based in or near Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Markus is best known now for releasing “Sorcerer” / “Four Sticks” by Junction, as well as singles by Bishop, Jaramago, Koke and Mike Tilden & Friends. Several of these labels list “Trademark DM Recording”.

Interestingly, the “tulip” symbol in the dead wax, and the 1/4″ indent by the center hole indicate the single was mastered and pressed by Wakefield Manufacturing in Phoenix, Arizona, as were other singles on the label, such as Bishop and Mike Tilden & Friends.

Any further info on Handbag or other groups from the Markus label would be appreciated.