


Two CD collection. Despite what many would have US believe, not every 'hit record' is listed in the Guinness Book of Hit Singles. Let's face it, quite apart from the fact that the 'official' early 60s charts have long since been exposed as deeply flawed, it should be remembered that not every track which became popular was issued as an A-side. Back in the day, many EPs sold in copious amounts (as is well documented, several sold in sufficient quantities to be included in the NME, Melody Maker and Disc singles' chart listings - but not Record Retailer's, hence they're not perceived as having been hits), whilst any number of LP tracks received significant radio airplay. Ditto some truly memorable B-sides, many of which were also massive jukebox hits, some even making the lower reaches of various hit parades (although again, often not Record Retailer's) under their own steam. Moreover, there's a whole raft of 45s which were hugely popular and are fondly remembered as hits, although they may have enjoyed only the briefest of passing acquaintances with the Top 50, whilst there is yet another, even bigger tranche of much-loved oldies, all of whom seemed equally popular in terms of radio and jukebox play at the time, yet somehow failed even to breach the charts. This compilation covers all bases.
6**N
Collectors cd
A good selection of past releases,some well known others not so. Sound quality is good. A good collectors cd.
K**H
Thanks again rock story
Another great rock story collection how they do labels like Oriole is a miracle as I don't know what happened to the tapes I have the triumph and top rank cds of yours keep it up
J**E
Music for fun
Proper music of the days when fun was fun, and you did not have to bully anyone to have a great time.
S**D
Nice
Hits, gems, and flops
T**R
this series is great for lovers of the era some obvious choices but ...
this series is great for lovers of the era some obvious choices but many I had forgotten and it was great to hear those that were not so popular at the time. Waiting with bated breath for the next issue in this great series
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