GRT Records: Johnny Winter’s Iconic GRT Records Promo Singles: ‘Gangster of Love’ and ‘Road Runner’

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The GRT Records releases of Johnny Winter’s singles, “Gangster of Love” and “Road Runner,” represent a unique period in his career, capturing his early influence on Texas rock and blues. Released as promotional singles, these tracks were part of the album The Johnny Winter Story, featuring the production of Ken Ritter. “Gangster of Love,” written by Johnny Watson, clocks in at 2 minutes and 27 seconds, while “Road Runner,” penned by E. McDaniell, has a runtime of 2 minutes and 2 seconds. These records, marked as “Promotion Not for Sale,” reflect GRT’s dedication to showcasing Winter’s powerful interpretations within the 1960s rock and Texas pop genres.

GRT Records test pressing of Johnny Winter's 'Gangster of Love,' handwritten title and artist name, with runtime noted as 2:21.
GRT Records test pressing of Johnny Winter's 'Gangster of Love,' featuring handwritten labels for song title, artist, and runtime of 2 minutes and 21 seconds.
JOHNNY WINTER: Gangster of Love b/w Road Runner 7" Vinyl Record
Gangster of Love (Johnny Watson)

Johnny Winter promotional single for 'Gangster of Love' on GRT Records. Produced by Ken Ritter Productions, from the GRT album 'The Johnny Winter Story' (GRT 10004). Song written by Johnny Watson. Label includes text 'Promotion Not for Sale,' catalog number GRT 9, Andrea Music BMI, and a runtime of 2 minutes and 27 seconds.

Music Genre:

Rock, 1960s Texas Pop

Band-Name/Performers:

JOHNNY WINTER

Record Label Information

GRT RECORDS GRT 9 / GRT 10004

JOHNNY WINTER

GRT RECORDS

“GANGSTER OF LOVE”

(Johnny Watson)

Produced by Ken Ritter Productions
From the GRT album
“The Johnny Winter Story”
GRT 10004

PROMOTION
NOT FOR SALE

GRT 9
(1-117)
Andrea Music, BMI
Time: 2:27

Road Runner (E. McDaniell)

Johnny Winter promotional single for 'Road Runner' on GRT Records. Produced by Ken Ritter Productions, from the GRT album 'The Johnny Winter Story' (GRT 10004). Song written by E. McDaniell. Label includes text 'Promotion Not for Sale,' catalog number GRT 9, Arc Music BMI, and a runtime of 2 minutes and 2 seconds.

Music Genre:

Rock, 1960s Texas Pop

Band-Name/Performers:

JOHNNY WINTER

Record Label Information

GRT RECORDS GRT 9 / GRT 10004

JOHNNY WINTER

GRT RECORDS

“ROAD RUNNER”

(E. McDaniell)

Produced by Ken Ritter Productions
From the GRT album
“The Johnny Winter Story”
GRT 10004

PROMOTION
NOT FOR SALE

GRT 9
(1-118)
Arc Music, BMI
Time: 2:02