MR XXX PRESENTS .. VARIOUS ..

A few more treats to enjoy!

AVAILABLE HERE ..

25 Rockin' & Rollin' Greats - Original Hits - Original Stars (K-Tel NE 493 UK) (2021 Expanded Edition) (1972)

Originally released by K-Tel in 1972, this is a combination of the UK, Germany, US and Canadian editions,

now containing a whopping 34 tracks on a 80 minute CD.

https://www.discogs.com/Various-25-Rockin-Rollin-Greats/release/1634583

Rock 'n' Roll Show - 25 Original Hits - 25 Original Stars (K-Tel NE 975 UK) (2021 Expanded Edition) (1977)

Originally released by K-Tel in 1977, this is a combination of the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Finland and Netherlands editions,

now containing a whopping 34 tracks on a 79 minute CD.

https://www.discogs.com/Various-RockNRoll-Show/release/3797479

https://www.discogs.com/Various-K-tel-Rock-n-Roll-Show/release/7867601

Hit Sound '74 - 16 Original Hits - 16 Original Artists (CBS S 80570 UK) (2021 Expanded Edition) (1974)

UPDATED and FIXED a few track errors

A fantastic compilation from CBS featuring 16 hit sounds from 1974. Since the original running time was relatively short at only 50 minutes,

I decided to expand it by adding 8 bonus tracks, all smash hits in the UK in 1974 including 5 number 1's overall on this album,

to a new running time of 79:10 minutes CD length.

https://www.discogs.com/Various-Hit-Sound-74/release/5924199

Queen - Greatest Hits (2021, 40th Anniversary Limited Edition) (1981)

Queen's 1981 Greatest Hits is the biggest selling album in the UK, having clocked up sales of over six million copies (6.75m, to be exact). That’s 22 times platinum in the UK!

As of November 2020, Greatest Hits has spent over 900 weeks on the UK Albums Chart, and has been certified 22× platinum with sales of over 6 million copies, making it the best-selling album of all time in the UK.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greatest_Hits_(Queen_album)

The Kinks - Percy (2021, 50th Anniversary RSD Limited Edition) (1971)

First ever US and worldwide release of this classic 1971 soundtrack, remastered for the 50th anniversary.

The Drifters - The Drifters' Golden Hits (Mono) (2021 Remaster) (1968)

2021 remaster of this classic 1968 Drifters best of featuring the original mono 7" 45 rpm single mixes.

Plus:

A superb Honey Cone collection:

Honey Cone - Take Me with You + Sweet Replies ... Plus + Soulful Tapestry + Love, Peace & Soul ... Plus (2CD) (2010)

Honey Cone - Sweet Replies (2018, Japanese Expanded Edition) (1971)

Honey Cone - Take Me with You (2020, 180g Vinyl LP Remaster) (1970)

Honey Cone - Sweet Replies (2020, 180g Vinyl LP Remaster) (1971)

Honey Cone - Soulful Tapestry (2020, 180g Vinyl LP Remaster) (1971)

Honey Cone - Love, Peace & Soul (2020, 180g Vinyl LP Remaster) (1972)

and a few recent acquisitions:

Ann Peebles - Greatest Hits (2015)

Backbeats - Windy City Soul - Smooth 70s Soul from Chicago (2009)

Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford - Early Years and Unheard Pearls 1970-1973 (2021)

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MR XXX PRESENTS .. NME GREATEST SONGS FROM THE DECADES .. PLUS ODDS ..

 I decided to take up the challenge and tackle the GREAT lists of Britain's top weekly music paper, New Musical Express over the decades:

NME - The 100 Greatest Songs of NME in the 1950s (4CD) (2021)

NME - The 100 Greatest Songs of NME in the 1960s (5CD) (2021)

NME - The 100 Greatest Songs of NME in the 1970s (6CD) (2021)

NME - The 100 Greatest Songs of NME in the 1980s (7CD) (2021)

NME - The 100 Greatest Songs of NME's Lifetime... So Far (6CD) (2021)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NME

http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/nme_60years.htm

60 Years of the NME

The Best Tracks of the Last Six Decades

NME was founded as a newspaper on 7th March 1952. To celebrate the NME's 60th year in 2012, the paper compiled the best tracks of each of their decades. 

The lists were published in full on NME.com from March 2012. Here are the bare bones lists. A full appraisal and embedded videos of most of the tracks are available at NME.com.

›› 1950's | 1960's | 1970's | 1980's | 1990's | 2000's 

Also published in the magazine a top 100 in June 2012 and a readers Top 20 in July 2012.

›› 100 Greatest Tracks Of NME's Lifetime... So Far

There has never been a really good 50s and 60s officially released CD compilation that I've ever come across to date, mainly because the main labels like Universal, EMI, Sony and Warner 

just can't secure the rights to many of the major artists from these decades like Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Bob Dylan, etc., 

therefore always missing key tracks on their compilations.

Plus, to get all the ORIGINAL single versions in one place has been nigh on impossible until now! NO RE-RECORDINGS or horrible fake 'stereo' versions here! All the original hit single versions are featured across these 5 collections.

Many of the original hit single mono releases are featured on the 50s and 60s collections in particular, until stereo became the norm in the 70s and 80s. 

I think it's so wrong to listen to records released particularly between 1950 and 1965, not to be in the original mono form. 

In fact, many mono single mixes were quite different to the stereo album counterparts, particularly in the early to mid 60s.

There are a few instances where the UK mono single version is different to the US mix. Since the NME is a British based music magazine,

I made a point of including the UK mixes where appropriate.

I decided to tackle the 50s through the 80s lists, and the final 'of a lifetime... so far'.

They put together some truly excellent lists here, every single track is a masterpiece in its own right.

Hope you enjoy my most recent compilations of over 400 of the greatest records ever created.

AVAILABLE HERE ….

•••• PLUS:

• Juke Box Jive - 40 All Time Rock 'N' Roll Greats! (K-Tel NE 709 UK) (2021, 45th Anniversary Expanded Deluxe Edition) (2CD) (1976)

Like all K-Tel, Ronco and Arcade albums released in the 70s and early 80s, this compilation has never been released on CD.

Originally released by K-Tel in 1976 this double album contained 40 all time rock 'n' roll greats. Since the original albums had a fairly short

running time of around 48 minutes each, 24 minutes per side, I decided to expand them to a 79 minute CD length. Adding another 25 classic rock 'n' roll

songs overall, this collection now contains an astonishing 65 tracks spread across a 2CD set.

All 100% original hit single 7" 45 versions, NO horrendous RE-RECORDINGS or fake 'stereo' mixes here, using the very latest, highest quality, best sounding digital remasters released to date.

https://www.discogs.com/Various-Jukebox-Jive-40-All-Time-Rock-N-Roll-Greats/release/6027404

• Dusty Springfield - The Complete Atlantic Mono Singles 1968-1971 (2021)

• The Glitter Band - Complete Singles Collection (3CD) (2021)

• The Rubettes - Gold (3CD) (2021)

ALL AVAILABLE HERE

MR XXX PRESENTS … That'll Be the Day - 40 Smash Hits Based on the Film EXPANDED

That'll Be the Day - 40 Smash Hits Based on the Film - Original Film Soundtrack (Ronco MR 2002/3 UK, 2021 Expanded Edition) (2CD) (1973)

NEWLY UPDATED and EXPANDED!

One of the greatest soundtrack albums of all time - never released on CD!

I have the original vinyl album, and I matched the songs track by track to be 100% identical to the original 1973 release.

I've now added 10 songs which were originally featured in the film, but not on the UK soundtrack album (although some were included on the Australian edition) as bonus tracks.

Anyway, I've used the very latest highest quality best sounding digital remasters for this now 50 track, 2CD set. Hope you approve of my upgrade!

https://www.discogs.com/Various-Thatll-Be-The-Day/release/330438

Here is the link to my updated compilation: …

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MR XXX PRESENTS … Juke Box Jive - 40 All Time Rock 'N' Roll Greats! (K-Tel NE 709 UK) (2021, 45th Anniversary Expanded Deluxe Edition) (2CD) (1976) + MORE!

In response to Mike in Ireland's request, here is:

• Juke Box Jive - 40 All Time Rock 'N' Roll Greats! (K-Tel NE 709 UK) (2021, 45th Anniversary Expanded Deluxe Edition) (2CD) (1976)

Like all K-Tel, Ronco and Arcade albums released in the 70s and early 80s, this compilation has never been released on CD.

Originally released by K-Tel in 1976 this double album contained 40 all time rock 'n' roll greats. Since the original albums had a fairly short

running time of around 48 minutes each, 24 minutes per side, I decided to expand them to a 79 minute CD length. Adding another 25 classic rock 'n' roll

songs overall, this collection now contains an astonishing 65 tracks spread across a 2CD set.

All 100% original hit single 7" 45 versions, NO horrendous RE-RECORDINGS or fake 'stereo' mixes here, using the very latest, highest quality, best sounding 

digital remasters released to date.

https://www.discogs.com/Various-Jukebox-Jive-40-All-Time-Rock-N-Roll-Greats/release/6027404

NEW additions:

20 Explosive Hits - 20 Original Songs - 20 Original Stars (K-Tel TE 293 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1973)

22 Electrifying Hits - 22 Original Stars - 22 Original Hits (K-Tel TE 301 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1974)

40 Supergreats - 40 Top Ten Hits (K-Tel NE 708 UK) (2021 Remaster) (2CD) (1975)

Country Comfort - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Stars (K-Tel NE 924 UK) (2021, 45th Anniversary Expanded Edition) (1976)

Dance to the Music - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Stars (K-Tel NE 957 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1977)

Disco History - 18 Artistas - Músicas Originals (K-Tel TB 320 BRA) (2021 Remaster) (1979)

Disco Rocket - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Stars (K-Tel NE 948 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1976)

Hit Sound '74 - 16 Original Hits - 16 Original Artists (CBS S 80570 UK) (2021 Expanded Edition) (1974)

Hit Sound '75 - 16 Original Hits - 16 Original Artists (CBS S 81033 UK) (2021 Expanded Edition) (1975)

Hit Scene '76 - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Artists (Warwick / CBS PR 5023 UK) (2021 Expanded Edition) (1976)

Juke Box Jive - 40 All Time Rock 'N' Roll Greats! (K-Tel NE 709 UK) (2021, 45th Anniversary Expanded Deluxe Edition) (2CD) (1976)

Music Express - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Stars (K-Tel TE 702 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1975)

Music Power - 20 Original Stars - 20 Original Hits (K-Tel TE 309 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1975)

Pop Greats - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Stars (K-Tel TG 115 GER) (2021 Remaster) (1974)

Supersonic - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Stars (Stallion Records SSM001 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1975)

The Beach Boys - 20 Golden Greats (Mono & Stereo Versions) (2021, 45th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (2CD) (1976)

The Beatles - A Collection of Beatles Oldies (But Goldies!) (Mono & Stereo Versions) (2021, 55th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (1966)

The Beatles - Rock 'n' Roll Music (2021, 45th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (1976)

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• Country Comfort - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Stars (K-Tel NE 924 UK) (2021, 45th Anniversary Expanded Edition) (1976)

This album was originally released in 1976, some 45 years ago. A number of the tracks were pretty hard to find, but after extensive research I was able to

locate every track from either my own CD/mp3 collection or online digital download form.

https://www.discogs.com/Various-Country-Comfort/release/3514928

As the original 20 track album had a pretty short running time of only 55 minutes, I decided to expand it to a 28 track, 79 minute CD length, adding 8 bonus classic country tracks,

taken from a previous K-Tel album:

• 20 Town & Country Greats - 20 Original Songs - 20 Original Stars (K-Tel NE 302 UK) (1974)

https://www.discogs.com/Various-20-Town-Country-Greats/release/3240701

• Hit Sound '74 - 16 Original Hits - 16 Original Artists (CBS S 80570 UK) (2021 Expanded Edition) (1974)

A fantastic compilation from CBS featuring 16 hit sounds from 1974. Since the original running time was relatively short at only 50 minutes,

I decided to expand it by adding 8 bonus tracks, all smash hits in the UK in 1974 including 5 number 1's overall on this album,

to a new running time of 79:10 minutes CD length.

https://www.discogs.com/Various-Hit-Sound-74/release/5924199

• Hit Sound '75 - 16 Original Hits - 16 Original Artists (CBS S 81033 UK) (2021 Expanded Edition) (1975)

A great follow-up compilation from CBS featuring 16 hit sounds from 1975. Since the original running time was relatively short at only 53 minutes,

I decided to expand it by adding 6 bonus tracks, all smash hits in the UK in 1975 including 8 number 1's overall on this album,

to a new running time of 79:49 minutes CD length.

https://www.discogs.com/Various-Hit-Sound-75/release/2159659

• Hit Scene '76 - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Artists (Warwick / CBS PR 5023 UK) (2021 Expanded Edition) (1976)

The third and final in a line of year by year compilations by CBS featuring 20 hit sounds from 1976. 

I added the bonus track 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart' by Elton John & Kiki Dee which was number 1 in the UK for 6 weeks during the 

long hot summer of 1976, making a new running time of 78:17 minutes CD length.

https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/cbs5023

• The Beach Boys - 20 Golden Greats (Mono & Stereo Versions) (2021, 45th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (2CD) (1976)

I thought it might be fun, (Fun, Fun) to compile this collection using

the latest remasters as The Beach Boys did in 2012 with all their albums in both mono and stereo.

I still have my original vinyl album which topped the UK charts for 10 weeks during the long hot summer of '76!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20_Golden_Greats_(The_Beach_Boys_album)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_British_Isles_heat_wave

• The Beatles - A Collection of Beatles Oldies (But Goldies!) (Mono & Stereo Versions) (2021, 55th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (1966)

A Collection of Beatles Oldies

As with the recent Beach Boys 20 Golden Greats I compiled, I included both the mono and stereo versions of all tracks using the 2009 box sets remasters on A Collection of Beatles Oldies (But Goldies!).

A Collection of Beatles Oldies (But Goldies!) was issued in both mono and stereo formats but since some of the songs had never been mixed for stereo – principally Beatles singles, which were released in mono until 1969 – a series of remix sessions were set up. None were attended by as much as a solitary Beatle :-(

For many years after its release, the 1966 compilation remained the only British album to contain the Beatles' version of "Bad Boy".

A Collection of Beatles Oldies was deleted from the Beatles' catalogue following the reissue of their albums on compact disc in 1987.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Collection_of_Beatles_Oldies

• The Beatles - Rock 'n' Roll Music (2021, 45th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (1976)

Rock 'n' Roll Music (album)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_%27n%27_Roll_Music_(album)

Please note: All the original errors have been corrected.

This album is described as "troubled" by Beatles producer George Martin in his autobiography, as he was asked by Bhaskar Menon, the president of Capitol at the time, to approve the tapes they intended to use, and he was "appalled" because they were some of the early twin-track mono tapes they had made and were going to be transferred to stereo for the issue. Instead of approving the album as it was presented to him, Martin reworked the already mixed tapes for every song, reversing the left and right channels and slightly narrowing the stereo on the tracks "Twist and Shout", "I Saw Her Standing There", "I Wanna Be Your Man", "Boys", "Roll Over Beethoven" and "Drive My Car". Some of the song editing is not clean: for instance, the beginning of the crossfade of "Dear Prudence" can be heard during the fade of "Back in the U.S.S.R.", as originally issued on the White Album. Another example can be found towards the end of "Birthday", where Starr's count-in to "Yer Blues" is clearly audible.

EMI Records in Britain refused to use Martin's reworked Capitol tapes, citing The Beatles' strict instructions that any reissues had to be exactly as originally recorded.

Enjoy!