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Stereo Special

Stereo Special – The Hiltonaires

It’s that man again. Mr D. Miller whose story is the stuff of musical legend. Have a stroll over to this excellent web site for the full story behind the DL Miller brand

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The Hiltonaires with extra percussion play for your dancing and stereo listening pleasure. This stereophonic recording was originally produced in an acoustically perfect studio equipped with Telefunken microphones that were placed within the band to enhance the “pin-pointing” of the musical effects scored in the program. The performance was mixed and amplified to a four track Sculley Tape Machine running at 30 I.P.S. The four track program was then edited and reduced on an Ampex No 300 two track stereo machine for subsequent transfer to disc on a Neuman heated stylus cutting lathe. The maximum frequency response of the original performance has been faithfully maintained through use of the latest quality controls to give you this program of exciting stereo dimensions.

Recorded Under Direction of D. L. Miller

Stereo Special

Label: Stereo Gold Award MER 342

1974 1970s Covers Stereo Gold Award Collection

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What is great about these Stereo Gold Award albums is that they almost always include at least two tracks not actually written by the people they are supposed to be tribute to, but by someone called L Miller, L Muller, Leo Muller or some variation. For many years I was baffled by this and eventually came to the conclusion it was a clever scam by the afore-mentioned Miller/Muller so that he could cream off a further cut of ‘Mechanical’ royalties on the back of people like Glenn Miller, The Beatles, Bacharach and David etc.

Fellini Retrospective
9th November 2018

Pacific Serenaders - Hits of Hawaii

Pacific Serenaders – Hits of Hawaii

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The romance of Hawaii, land of waving palm trees and dusky grass-skirted maidens, comes vividly to life through the music of the island as played by the Pacific Serenaders.
For these musicians have put on one album some of the best and most durable of Hawaiian hits, among them “Beyond the reef”, “Moon of Manakoora”, “Mahala Pua” and “Aloha oe”.
Through their music they ensure that although Hawaii may be a distant dream for those who would love to visit these magic islands, there’s really no need to stray further from your favourite armchair and the record player. So just sit back, listen to the sounds of the Pacific Serenaders and the music of Hawaii will gently steal its way into your mind.

DAMIL U.S.A. PRODUCTION

Pacific Serenaders - Hits of Hawaii

Label: Stereo Gold Award MER 310

1970 1970s Covers Stereo Gold Award Collection

Hot Hits Vol. 1

Hot Hits Vol. 01

This is the first in the Hot Hits series and therefore doesn’t carry a “volume” number. The series went on to run for many volumes – see our collection page of “Hot Hits” to view more of them.

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These are twelve of the HOT HITS that are riding high in our charts. They have been excitingly recreated by talented artists who recapture the original appeal that has made them into hits. Music for Pleasure brings you these chart busters on a single LP so if you want to make your party swing or simply wish to relish the sounds of HOT HITS, pop this album onto your record player and enjoy yourself.

Hot Hits Vol. 1

Label: MFP 1399

1970 1970s Covers Hot Hits Collection

Top of the Pops Vol. 80

Top of the Pops Vol. 80

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Snap your fingers, tap your toes. This is an alert to cure your woes. Whether reggae, ska, ballad or pop – you can be sure, we’ve got the lot. Whatever your mood, you will have to agree, so grab a partner and take a spin. Performed by Top Of The Poppers Band, there are sixteen tracks just for you. Feet to the floor, ears to the sounds, Pickwicks got the best value around.

Out Now! Volume 80 for 1980 TOP OF THE POPS

Top of the Pops Vol. 80

Label: Hallmark SHM 3042

1980 1980s Covers Top of the Pops Collection

Top of the Pops Vol. 76

Top of the Pops Vol. 76

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Ladies and Gentlemen! If you didn’t get the chance to add all the recent Top 10 hits to your collection – you’re in luck. Pickwick are proud to announce their 76th Volume of Top of the Pops. A collection of some recent chart hits performed by our very own Top of the Poppers.
This one’s a must! Sixteen great tracks – all smash hits and now available on one album.
TOP UP YOUR PICKWICK MIX – GET YOUR HITS ON VOLUME 76.

Top of the Pops Vol. 76

Label: Hallmark SHM 3013

1979 1970s Covers Top of the Pops Collection

Top of the Pops Vol. 79

Top of the Pops Vol. 79

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Spring fever is upon us again boppers, and its (sic) time for some super smashers superbly supplied by our very own “TOP OF THE POPPERS”.

A great collection of 16 songs assembled for your listening pleasure on this delightful Top Of The Pops Volume 79.

What else can you possibly desire for your listening and dancing delights? Your recent favourites, too expensive to collect as individual tracks, are now available on one glorious album. Don’t be late, they are all great

Label: Hallmark SHM 3034

1980 1980s Covers Top of the Pops Collection

Top of the Pops Vol. 60

Top of the Pops Vol. 60

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All the latest top chart singles are tracked on this D-Y-N-A-M-I-C chart-busting L.P. Pickwick’s Top Of The Poppers have got together all the amazing sounds that the D.J.’s just love to play on their shows. So, why not throw a party and let the Top Of The Poppers set the scene?!!
If you’re an established ‘Pop Lover’ you’ll be delighted to know that ‘Top Of The Pops’ is recorded every six to eight weeks (depending on the U.K. chart change) to ensure that those of you who keep an up-to-date pop collection can have a copy of the nation’s tastiest pop chart sensations!

Also available on 8 TRACK CARTRIDGE H8340 and STEREO CASSETTE HSC 340.

Top of the Pops Vol. 60

Label: Hallmark SHM 990

1976 1970s Covers Top of the Pops Collection