A Prize of Gold (1955)

This is one of a brand-new series of stunning 40-track 2-CD sets comprising a collection of original artists Top 10 hits from each year from 1953, the first complete year after the UK record sales chart was launched in November 1952, through to 1962 a decade which saw the most momentous developments in the history of popular music, as rock n roll emerged in the aftermath of post-war depression and the mushrooming of mass media. This collection for 1955 includes many major US hits which repeated their success in the UK, along with cover versions of other US hits by British artists, plus many home-grown hits by artists who were often big stars on radio and TV. However, most importantly, it features a couple of the first rock n roll hits which presaged the musical revolution that was about to take place. For those who were around at the time it will provide a non-stop stream of evocative memories, and its a must for enthusiasts and collectors of 50s nostalgia.