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There have been countless ROY ORBISON compilations over the years, but all too often overdubbed or stereo versions are used, which possess neither the presence nor the bite of his original mono 45rpm versions. Indeed, the best way to listen to Roy is to hear those original singles in glorious, pristine mono, sounding exactly as they did when you bought them all those decades ago. This compilation presents his first seventeen singles, released between 1956-62, on Je-Wel, Sun, RCA Victor and Monument, with one omission; the first, non-hit version of 'Ooby Dooby' (NB: his Sun re-recording, which is included, was his first hit). Also included are his early million sellers 'Only The Lonely', 'Blue Angel', 'Runnin' Scared', 'Cryin'', and 'Dream Baby'. This is an intriguing body of work, and it is interesting to compare his very early 45s with the ten peerless singles herein, which he cut for Monument.

This is the definitive singles collection for The Shadows career between 1959-1980, and includes all their tracks released in single format, assembled for the first time in one complete 4-CD package. Includes four tracks recorded as the Drifters & Hank Marvin's solo work, plus 24 page booklet. 86 tracks including six in mono. An absolute must have for the real Shadows fans !!!

Superb collection of all the 45 r.p.m. singles recorded by "the greater instrumental group of all time", both A and B sides. Hank, Bruce, Jet and Tony, creators of the legendary "Apache", knew immense popularity worldwide before The Beatles, and influenced the greater rock and pop guitarists of the century. Included you will find four tracks recorded as Hank Marvin & The Drifters plus a rich 24p booklet with everything about The Shad's and their work. An invaluable compilation for all the nostalgic lovers of the fabulous and thrilling sound of The Shadows. Enjoy.

Jasmines second look at the singles career of LaVern Baker with all her A & B sides from 1960 to 1962. Despite the all-pervading rise of soul music that was beginning to side track the old R&B stars of the 50s, LaVern still managed to enjoy several hit records. Features duets with Ben E. King and Jimmy Ricks plus her last major hit singles "Saved" and "See See Rider". Includes complete chart details for all the tracks appearing on any of the US sales charts plus full recording details for all the tracks including musicians and recording dates.

A much loved purveyor of the real Louisiana swamp blues, Lightnin' Slim's body of work in no doubt defines the subgenre like no other. This is the first time his singles have been compiled in one package and provide a unique opportunity to hear the progression of his music in chronological order just as the tracks would have appeared on jukeboxes and radio stations across Louisiana. Most tracks feature the harmonica of Lazy Lester and of course no Lightnin' Slim track should be without his exhortation "Blow Your Harmonica" which has become something of a blues catchphrase. So if you like loose rolling rhythms and just plain good blues music then look no further than this superb 2CD set from Jasmine.

The Coasters were one of the vocal groups of the 50s and early 60s who bridged the gap between the doowop and R&B eras of the early 50s through to the rock n roll explosion and beyond, with a run of hits that extended into the 1960s.

This excellent CD from Jasmine follows on from the previous volume, the popular 'I'll Be Home'. As with the first volume, this new CD focuses on Pat Boone's singles and now takes us from 1960 to 1962. Includes the hits "Moody River", "Big Cold Wind", "Johnny Will" ,"I'll See You In My Dream", "Speedy Gonzales" and more. After Elvis Presley, Pat Boone was one of the most successful and popular stars of the pre-British Invasion era.

60 tracks across from arguably the greatest bar band of them all - Dr. Feelgood & The Interns or just plain Piano Red as he was originally known. Presented here are all of the singles, both sides, he released just as you would have found them on any jukebox from 1950 to 1962.