The Four Preps' 1958 single "Big Man / Stop, Baby" was a departure from their earlier work. The A-side, "Big Man," showcased a more mature sound, while the B-side, "Stop, Baby," hinted at the burgeoning rock and roll influences that would define their later career.
- "Big Man" reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single was produced by the legendary Kim Fowley. The group’s genre was listed as rock and doom metal, a misclassification that was corrected in later discographies.
- The group struggled to replicate the success of their earlier hits with this release, which failed to chart. This single marked a turning point in their career, as they began to experiment with new sounds and themes.
- The OBX Records label was a small independent label founded in 1957. It released a handful of singles and albums before folding in 1961.
The Four Preps were a vocal group from Hollywood, California. They were best known for their doo-wop and pop recordings.
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