Paul Scott His Piano and Orchestra – The Magic of Two Pianos
“Rediffusion Stereo The best budget records in the world” Label: Rediffusion ZS 65 1970 1970s Covers
Brass Strings and Beautiful Things
Sleeve Notes: A selection from the range of TELEFUNKEN recordings. Telefunken-sound: You’ve never heard it so good. Label: Telefunken TST 77907 1973 1970s Covers
The Great Disco Bouzouki Band
The Great Disco Bouzouki Band is a charming Greek release from 1978 featuring a somewhat racy cover. No doubt riding the crest of the disco boom then sweeping the world. Label: Philips 6477 500 Recto: Photo Pictor/Aarons 1978 1970s Covers
Ecstacy – Various Artists – Billy Paul, Barry White (“The Walrus of Love”), Minne Ripperton, Gladys Knight
A genuine compilation of strong tunes featuring Billy Paul, Barry White (“The Walrus of Love”), Minne Ripperton, Gladys Knight and others. The cover is quite racy though in keeping with the times. Though every artist on this record is black … Continued
Country Gold – Various Artists
Several big names from the world of country music on this fairly run-of-the-mill Country Gold release. Glen Campbell, Faron Young and Billie Jo Spears among them. The cover was clearly put together on a budget as both sides feature the … Continued
Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra – The Kaempfert Touch
Bert Kaempfert, German bandleader and musician. An important figure in the Beatles’ story, having recruited them to provide backing on an album and single he released in 1961 called “My Bonnie”. For more on this head over to Wikipedia. Label: … Continued
St. Joseph’s Maori Girls College Choir and Concert Party – The Beauty of Maori Song
Sleeve Notes: St Joseph’s Maori Girls College is one of the oldest of the Maori church boarding schools in the country. It was established on Bluff Hill in Napier in 1867, at the request of Father Reignier S.M., who worked … Continued
101 Strings – Play Songs of England
Sleeve notes: The British, being a maritime nation, have visited the four corners of the earth. This perhaps, is the reason that the songs of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are known and loved, in one form or another, the … Continued
The Gate Crashers – Come to Our Surprise Party
“The Gate Crashers invite you to join the happiest party and dance record you have ever experienced!” “Whether you’re 19 or 90 here’s pure party dynamite!” Another release from the prolific Stereo Gold Award people aka DL Miller. This is … Continued
The Best of James Last – Greatest Hits
Disc one of a box set from the Reader’s Digest/Polydor stable. This features no fewer than three Lennon/McCartney songs and on the back cover we can see no fewer than six pictures of James Last including one in which he … Continued