Articles by RockyCH

Sleeve Notes:

We are proud to present this, the twenty-seventh volume of “TOP OF THE POPS” consistently the best selling album of its kind in recording history.

Without massive T.V., press or radio advertising, this budget L.P. keeps at the top on its own merits, for pop fans throughout the world recognise good pop music, good orchestrations, good vocalists and good value wherever it may be.

This album, recorded specially by us in London is a humdinger. It’s a meaty, beaty, swinging, ring-a-dinging, hopping, popping selection of all that’s best in to-day’s charts; and don’t just believe us – try it for yourselves.

If you’ve a party, a celebration of any kind; or for no reason at all, this is the album to get you way, way up on top of the world.

Please believe us.

Label: Hallmark SHM 805

1972 1970s Covers Top of the Pops Collection

Sleeve Notes:

THIS IS OUR FOURTH ANNIVERSARY!
It is four years almost to the day since we introduced the “TOP OF THE POPS” series to the world and, thanks to you all, we have gone from strength to strength culminating in four No. I spots in the space of a few months.

Of course, all successes have their imitators, and our TOP OF THE POPS is no exception. But we know we can rely on the judgement of all you knowledgeable pop enthusiasts.

As a birthday present from US to YOU we have made an extra special effort to make this album the greatest yet in a great series; and as a birthday present from YOU to US, we hope you’ll make this the best-selling No. 1 L.P. yet. Remember, fans, this is an extra special TOP OF THE POPS and we are relying on you to make it No 1.

Thank you. Thank you.

Label: Hallmark SHM 790

1972 1970s Covers Top of the Pops Collection

Sleeve Notes:

We issued our first Hallmark “Top of the Pops” album some three and a half years ago and what has happened since then has been an uninterrupted run of success after success; fantastic world sales; Top-Ten-topping; Gold Awards – a real success story based not on luck, but on hard work, imagination, and more hard work. We wanted to give the world public a high quality album of twelve current hit tunes recorded by the finest Session Musicians available to us; and at a price representing the best possible value. We believe we have succeeded.

Because……………………………….

during the second half of 1971, not only did “Top of the Pops” notch up unprecedented sales, but they also collected no less than four No. 1 spots in the U.K. L.P. Charts; gold awards in other European countries, and – most important of all – a sackful of mail from happy Pop people.

But we are not content to be complacent. We are trying, trying, trying all the while to keep up the very high standard we have achieved so far; and so we present this latest album “Top of the Pops”, volume 22, in the production of which we have burned much midnight oil. So, Pop fans everywhere, grab yourselves a copy and look at the sleeve, look at the tunes, listen to the singers, rave with our musicians; and, if it’s not the greatest in the series, let us know all about it.

Label: Hallmark Records SHM 780

1972 1970s Covers Top of the Pops Collection

Sleeve Notes:

Top of the Pops albums, Nos. SHM 735 and 740 both hit the No. 1 spot on the “Record Retailer” National L.P. charts, topping such fabulous super stars as the Rolling Stones, and Simon & Garfunkel.

We’re so thrilled we want to climb the highest mountain and shout the good news to all the world.

Thanks again, you lovely Pop fans, for making possible this wonderful double.

On this album we feel we’ve made the best ever selection. So help us to complete a fabulous hat trick by rocketing this issue to No. 1.

Please remember Hallmark “Top of the Pops” is consistently Britain’s best-selling L.P. record.

Label: Hallmark Records SHM 745

1971 1970s Covers Top of the Pops Collection

In 1971 record buyers of this particular series were still being described as “ravers”. What’s more the demographic of the Top of the Pops series apparently also included “Hippies and yippies and, …switched-on Mums and Dads“. The BBC must by this time have regretted not having trademarked the “Top of the Pops” name as this successful series of albums had little or nothing to do with the famous TV show of the same name.

Sleeve Notes:

Thank you, Ravers; you sent our last issue of ‘Top of the Pops” (SHM 710) soaring high in the national L.P. charts.

Well, you’ve written to us, telephoned us, screamed at us and cajoled us to move, move, move – but fast – with the release of our next issue, and here it is, hot off the press; sizzling with red hot, top-pop numbers straight out of the current charts.

All the tunes, made famous by Super Stars of the Pop World, have been faithfully recorded by us in London specially for you. Once again we are sure you, all of you – Hippies and Yippies and Skinheads; Schoolkids and switched-on Mums and Dads will help to make this fabulous album a high-stepper in the L.P. charts; for this L.P. will electrify you, send you way, way up in space’.

Let’s try to make this No. 1 this time, O.K? Thanks a lot!

Label: Hallmark SHM725

1971 1970s Covers Top of the Pops Collection