for true hardcore fans, all of these Parlophone Gold Stereo albums (including Please Please Me) should have been released together as a collectible CD box set

@childrenofminervaofficial4316

2 жыл бұрын

The demand for such a set wouldn't justify the expense of producing it.

People often say the Parlaphone never had any hits till the Beatles came along yet I can think of 5 #1's & loads of others in the top 10, just remember Adam Faith for a start..

I love the subtle humour this video oozes out of each of its pores.

Another excellent video and very informative about the pre-Beatles Parlophone period which most people ignore... PS... John Lennon may hated this type of music but had the Beatles never existed, Parlophone release PCS 3042 would have been "Paul McCartney sings favourites from the Mrs Miller songbook"...

That was seriously in depth... Ah, Mrs Mills, EMI's most profitable artist of the 1960s...

One of Parlophone’s first stereo albums was Michael Flanders and Donald Swann called “At The Drop of a Hat” was also released in the US on Capitol’s sub label, Angel Records in 1960. The album “Songs for Swingin’ Sellers” by Peter Sellers was only released in the UK, but it was never released in the US until the 1980’s when it was on the EMI America label in the US. The album “Road to the Isles” by the Glasgow Phoenix Choir was released in the UK only, but never released in the US. The album “Step We Gaily” by Jimmy Shane and His Band was also released in the US on the Mercury label. The album “Mexican Fiesta” by Pepe Jaramillo was also released in the US on the King label. The album “Old Time Music Hall” by Tony Osborne was also released in the US on the Capitol label and retitled as “An English Music Hall”, and it was part of “Capitol of the World” series. The album “Adam” by Adam Faith was also released in the US on the MGM label. The album “Beware! The Vikings Are Over Us” by Papa Bue’s Viking Jazz Band was only released in the UK, but it was never released in the US. The album “Peter & Sophia” by Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren was also released in the US on Capitol’s sub label, Angel Records. The album “Mister Entertainment” by Bruce Forsyth was released only in the UK, but it was never released in the US. The album “Blue Bonnets Over the Border” by the Pipes and Drum of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers was only released in the UK, but it was never released in the US. The album “Salud Mexico” by Pepe Jaramillo was also released in the US on the Bethlehem label. The album “Milligan’s Preserved” by Spike Milligan was only released in the UK, but it was never released in the US. The album “Serenade” by Ron Goodwin and his Orchestra was also released in Canada on the Capitol label and retitled as “Elizabethan Serenade”, but not sure if it was released in the US or not. The album “Love Is The Same Anywhere” by Matt Monro was only released in the UK, but it was never released in the US, except it was released in Canada on the Capitol label. The album by the Temperance Seven was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. The album “Blue Horizons” by Alyn Ainsworth and his Orchestra was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. The album “Elaine & Derek” was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. The album by Joe “Mr. Piano” Henderson was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. His self titled second album was only released in the UK, but never released in the US, because MGM Records already had his only album in the US called “Adam”, so he would never released his second album for the MGM label again. The album “The Bestiary of Flanders & Swann” was also released in the US on Capitol’s sub label, Angel Records. The album “Songs We Love” by the Glasgow Phoenix Choir was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. The album “Holiday in Beirut” was only released in the UK, but never released in the US, because Capitol had a few albums in the US which were part of the “Capitol of the World” series until Capitol ended the US deal. The album “Holiday in Beirut” was not on Capitol after it ended, but only released on the Parlophone label. The album “Mrs. Mills Plays the Roaring Twenties” was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. The album “It’s a Square World” by Michael Bentine was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. The album “Sing Along From The Shows” by Joe Henderson was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. The album “A Mexican on Broadway” by Pepe Jaramillo was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. The album “Matt Monro Sings Hoagy Carmichael” by Matt Monro was only released in the UK, but never released in the US, except it was released in Canada on the Capitol label. The album “A Combination of Cribbins” by Bernard Cribbins was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. The album “Bridge on the River Wye” was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. The album “From Adam With Love” by Adam Faith was only released in the UK, but never released in the US, because he had his only album on the MGM label, but he would never released his third album on MGM again. The album “The Week That Was” by David Frost was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. And the final album “Songs of the Sea” by William Clauson was only released in the UK, but never released in the US. Those were a batch of pre-Beatles albums that were released in the UK on the Parlophone label, except a few were released in the US on various labels like Capitol, Angel, MGM, King, Bethlehem, and Mercury labels.

@Parlogram

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information!

@goodiesguy

6 ай бұрын

"only released in the UK" is a misnomer, as many of these were released outside the UK, just not the U.S. I can confirm the Sellers, Milligan and Adam Faith stuff was certainly released here in New Zealand.

Thanks for showing this parlophone stereo LP catalog it's neat to learn about all these artists that were popular in the UK at the time

@Musicradio77Network

6 ай бұрын

I hope maybe Capitol Records will be next in future album where he will talk about albums that were on Capitol before the Beatles came to the US 60 years ago with the successful “Meet The Beatles” album.

I was always curious about what the other albums were in the Parlophone catalogue in between or before Beatles albums, some really unusual and random releases. The irony today is that, thanks to new owners Warners, big stars of the early 60s like Cliff & The Shadows that were on Columbia now find their EMI catalogue on.... Parlophone!

PCS-3000 line story before "Please Please Me" ! Awesome! From Japan.

Very informative. Thank you for sharing this.

That was a super left-field look at the market surrounding the Beatles , just when you thought there was nothing else to touch on..well done Andy. There is something magical about the gold label , mono or stereo. I’ve had many a heartbeat momentarily stop for a second when flicking the racks in charity shops and you espy a sleeveless Gold parlophone label in its inner sleeve and just for a split second you wonder “is it?”...no such luck You also get that “is it?” rush when you see a red Parlophone label 45 in unexpected places and once in a while I’ve gotten lucky there... I’ve got a Mono Gold and it was handed to me on a plate really as the guy knew what he had but gave it to me simply because he knew I was a fan , I’ve still got it , neither the sleeve nor the record are in the best of condition but it’s still a nice addition to the collection.

@Parlogram

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Dai. I know that feeling...

Thank you for this video. I not only loved The Beatles but I am also a huge Matt Monro fan as well. Can you just imagine how beautiful the black LP label with the yellow Parlophone logo would have looked with the USA Capitol Rainbow band around its' perimeter? If only!

Very informative video. We hope to learn from this.

Amazing and very interesting video👍

This is a ridiculously informative video... I found it compelling. Thank you for taking the time to put it together.

@Parlogram

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Matt. Glad you enjoyed it!

Fascinating, thank you

This was brilliant Andrew thank you. Such an interesting piece of research and insight into the time! These records are something I’ll keep an eye out for in future....Swinging Sellers’ I’ve seen in countless Charity shops it must have sold shedloads!

Fascinating catalogue: It was exciting to follow you into exploring one album after another till you reached the legendary number 3042! Interesting research. Well done.

After PCS 3042, every rock and roll band wanted to be sign by Parlophone, even the logo is great... Parlophone became a big star in EMI.

I just got a green and gold columbia record in my local shop and its beautiful in its original important sleeve!

Very interesting video! However, I must take issue with the dismissal of Terry Nelhams as a purveyor of fluff! True, most of his output was firmly and squarely placed in that category but the track 'Knocking On Wood' is an absolute belter with some absolutely cracking guitar playing and top notch drumming: no idea who played on it, but it don't half sound like Big Jim Sullivan (or possibly Vic Flick) on guitar and Clem Cattini on drums to me! I don't suppose anyone out there knows exactly who it was? Anyway, stick that track on, turn up the volume and listen to two minutes of pure joy! Keep up the good work, Andrew!

Andrew Fantastic once again! Your in depth knowledge is much appreciated.. You must have a great over all Beatles/Related collection.. all the best Brian..

@Parlogram

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, glad you enjoyed it.

this was extremely informative and entertaining.

@Parlogram

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Zendal.

This was actually fascinating.

Nice video, Andrew.

14:01 And here's where things get interesting as we see the introduction of the big rectangular Parlophone logo in the upper left corner. So many covers that were stock photos or throwaway designs drafted up quickly in the art dept... and make sure to include a prominent Parlophone logo up in the upper left corner! Provides some great context as to what preceded the Please Please Me photo and cover design, and shows how striking With The Beatles would be less than a year later.

Thank you for this, the comedy records associated with the solo members of The Goons would surely make a good collection even today.....

@Parlogram

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you 🙏

@Parlogram

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Thanks Andrew - a fascinating untold story

I have several Parlophone 78s including Ray Ellington, Bonnie Lou, Jim Dale, Dizzy Gillespie.

Another fantastic video, Andrew!!! Hope everything's okay with you, my friend. Best wishes from Brazil!!!

@Parlogram

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Luis! Hope all's well with you too!!

This is a really great in depth video on the Pre-Beatles Parlophone history. I’m always updating my personal history of the Parlophone label and it really was those underdog labels that did prove to be history making. Look at all the artist now:Kylie Minogue, Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, Lily Allen, etc.

@Musicradio77Network

2 жыл бұрын

And don’t forget the Hollies, they were on Parlophone too.

This was very interesting, I have the Flanders and Swann albums, and like them a lot.

I would love to get those comedy albums they were the comedy pioneers. My Dad or Grandad had those Matt Monroe albums, can't remember which now, but I was only 6 or 7 and used to love cataloging their record collections. Really interesting vid!

A well done history. Thank you.

@Parlogram

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Brilliant!

without realising it , i have 19 of those albums in my collection. Great video, really interesting, Thank you.

@Parlogram

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you, Andrew. Looks like I'm a late viewer, having only discovered your channel by chance when you cover albums by that obscure Liverpool group. While interesting, and I can certainly understand the collectability, I'll admit the majority are albums I'd see in the bins as I scoured the local used record shops and laughed at as I looked for something else. Okay, anything else. I live in Vancouver, Canada, and picked up a Swingin' Sellers album several years ago. I found it funny that it ended up half a world away but it's a prized part of my vinyl collection, nonetheless. From sleeve to album, it's in almost pristine condition. Thank you again, and I look forward to more videos.

@Parlogram

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Loved the 'show' Andrew, I have all the stereo ones except PCS3042 which to me is the easiest to get but out of my price bracket! It took me roughly seven years to get the rest and as you stated some do test the listening pleasure. I have listened to them all when digitalising them to Flac files. Great to see your 'shows' keep it up my friend.

@Parlogram

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Chris. I'm happy to hear it's not just me who loves these albums. More soon.

Another fascinating and informative video. It is incredible to think that this label...which seemed to be a place for the no longer cool or hip...would release The Beatles and soon become a label everyone wanted on. But you got to give Parlophone credit...they still made quality jackets and vinyl for these acts. ..they could have easily took a cheaper route. I look forward to your next video. ..oh and I'm still hoping for an original mono vs 2014 mono reissue comparison video....mainly because I've read loads of articles that claim the 2014 mono reissues to be superior in some examples. Take care and I hope you and your family are healthy and safe. Mark Anthony K Projekt Gemineye

@Parlogram

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark. I'm working on the 2014 mono box video, so watch this space! Hope you and yours are all well too.

The Flanders and Swann 'Hat' records are brilliant. Strangely I just lisend to them both 2 days ago. :)

Best line: _"Adam Faith returned on PCS 3025 with more of the same fluff"_ Hilarious! Love this channel, just discovered it.

@Parlogram

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Here in Australia Parlophone would still use that label for first pressings with the difference being they changed the color to silver instead of gold. Only the first two Beatles albums were gold

@peterx1957

3 жыл бұрын

The Black/Silver variant was used for the stereo pressings in Australia up until 1969. The black/gold was strictly mono here, replaced in 1964 by the black/yellow until 1969, where it was briefly transitioned to stereo pressings in a few instances.

10:21 It should be noted, as it's a radio recording, The Goon Shows Volume 2 could've only been in Mono, as it was never recorded in Stereo or multi-track to begin with.

I have been a massive fan of Flanders & Swann since I was a lad.

I hope in the future, we’ll talk about “Capitol Records Before The Beatles” where he will feature the albums that were in the US on Capitol including Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Stan Kenton, Peggy Lee, Jo Stafford, Louis Prima, Al Martino, Dean Martin, Ray Anthony, Billy May, The Beach Boys and just to name a few before the Beatles came along, plus some classical and original Broadway cast and soundtrack albums from “Carousel”, “The King And I”, “Oklahoma” and “The Music Man”, and let’s not forget Stan Freberg. He put out a string of albums on Capitol during the 1950’s, and he was best known for “St. George and the Dragonet” and “Christmas Dragnet”.

Great and interesting video. I’ve several of the comedy lp’s,’Peter and Sophia’ (mono) and ‘at the drop of a hat’ which is a near mint yellow and black mid 60’s stereo issue.Both near mint and both bought for £1 each.

Another wonderfully made video about a subject that is right up my alley. I think those old EMI UK lp's with the flipback covers are some of the finest ever. In fact, it is very hard for me not to buy them, even if the music is of marginal interest to me. The output of the Parlophone label at the time shows what a tremendous impact the boys have had on the label in particular, and the music business in general. Interestingly, the jangly honky tonk Steinway upright that was mostly used by Mrs. Mills still resides at the Abbey Road Studios to this day. It was also used by The Beatles on multiple occasions (Penny Lane, Lady Madonna, ...). But you knew that, of course. Loved it! Keep 'em coming.

I never knew any of this - although I own a copy of the Flanders and Swann LP in stereo!

Thank you for a fascinating and very informative program, and for your arduous work ih building a nearly complete collection of early stereo releases on Parlophone. About the only quibble I'd have is the claim that George Martin didn't record traditional jazz on Parlophone until 1960. Nonsense: he'd been recording "trad" bands since he joined the label in 1952, including Parlophone's early-1950's best-seller, Humphrey Lyttleton. I have a CD reissue of Freddy Randall's Parlophone recordings from the 1950's, "Your Tiny Band Is Frozen" (a pun on "Che gelida manina" from Puccini's opera "La Bohème,” which means "Your tiny hand is frozen"), produced by George Martin and originally released as singles. Also the Temperance Seven were trying to reproduce the 1920's, not 1904 (their biggest hit, "You're Driving Me Crazy," was written in 1930 and recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1931). And the story about the distributors of the film "The Bridge on the River Kwai" forcing George Martin and his engineer to edit out the "K" sound from "KwaI" on their LP was told by George Martin himself in his 1979 autobiography "All You Need Is Ears"

Wonderful video i swear with my aging eyes that one of the albums was Mrs mills plays the rolling stones i laughed my head of thinking that's an album i'd love to hear lol.

@Parlogram

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Henry here Andrew, i have the Bentime Stereo on Odeon & a two disc test stereo press of Milligan preserved. Interestingly as far as i know none of the earliest Parlophone stereo's exist on the flimsy half moon sleeve format that was probably only in use until the end of 1958

@charliemaguire2210

3 жыл бұрын

typo Bentine of course lol

@Parlogram

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one, Henry.

6:28 is the UK release of “Out of a This World” on the Parlophone label, and it was later released in the US on the Capitol label as “Music in Orbit” which was part of the “Capitol of the World” series. Capitol did put out the “Capitol of the World” series from 1958 until the early 1960’s where they put out many of their albums in the US where they were previously released on the Parlophone label. So they took the Parlophone masters, and put them on that label. That was before the Beatles came to Capitol in 1964 after a label agreement with Vee-Jay Records for their “Introducing The Beatles” album in 1963, and the whole “Beatlemania” craze was in full gear when the Beatles came to the US, and “I Want To Hold Your Hand” was the first Beatles single to hit #1 in the US on the Capitol after the first few singles are on the other label, Vee-Jay. 3:52 is the UK release of “Music For An Arabian Night” also by Ron Goodwin on the Parlophone label, and it was later released in the US on the Capitol label in 1960.

@Parlogram

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for that very interesting information.

Thanks for the info on these "new" artists. I found a clip of the Temperance Seven doing Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1920s style, with vocals by Petula Clark . I wonder to what extent they influenced Paul McCartney in writing his "old timey" songs like Honey Pie and You Gave Me The Answer.

Yes i have a few of those.,

4:33 I've got the original NZ mono pressing of that (as well as the 'Best of Sellers' 10in), people who say Parlophone released nothing but crap before the Beatles need to listen to that brilliant and hilarious album (I also recommend Milligan Preserved).

Adam Faith had 2 number ones & many top ten hits, don't forget

Hi Andrew. This really is a fascinating video. I revisited it today as I came across a 1969 stereo Australian copy the first mentioned LP PCSO 3001. The label is fascinating because it's on the black/yellow variant with a stereo logo. The black/yellow was exclusively used for the Australian mono pressings until they were quietly deleted in 1969. The stereos had previously been pressed on the 'old style' black/silver with stereo banner,' similar to the old black/gold imprint. The stereos transitioned briefly to the black/yellow with 'STEREO' added either above the Parlophone wording, then later opposite the catalogue number. Just curious that you mention that the release of Flanders & Swann was issued in late 1960 but PCS 3003 Peter Sellers was issued in 1959? Hmm. Thanks. 😊

@Parlogram

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching it again, Peter. Interesting to hear about that label variation as I'm currently working on a video about The Beatles Australian albums.

Parlophone was a strange label pre-Beatles. Among all the comedy and novelty stuff they released some great and very collectable American R&B (Little Wllie John, The Jayhawks, Hank Ballard, The Charms, James Brown,) and those lovely 10" albums by Billy Ward & His Dominoes and The Platters. Some really rare rockabilly too (Boyd Bennet, Mac Curtis (holy grail), Vince Taylor). They stuck out albums by some of those aforementioned R&B acts as well. I'd love to see you cover that 50's period but I guess there's no Beatles relevance.

I have the US pressing of the album you're speaking about at 10:35, mine is on the Angel label. Will have to listen to it. I figured Sophia Loren and Peter Sellers were an interesting mixture. Thanks for the story about it.

The Beatles' version of Araby was based on Joe Brown and the Bruvvers' version

If you watch the original Muppet Show several of the songs The Muppets performedwere taken from this catalogue...."Transport of Delight" and "Knees Up, Mother Brown are 200 mile an hour stompers!

Parlogram Auction you make good vinyl videos!

@Parlogram

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you like them!

I have a couple of these! At the Drop of a Hat and Song for Swingin' Sellers. I also have a stereo E.P. of the Temperence Seven - which is flippin amazing, and I can't recommend them enough. One of my favourite early Parlophone songs I really love, is Eve Boswell's 'Pickin' a Chicken', but I have that on a 78. it sounds great though, amazing cut! I'm not sure a 45 could sound better :)

I have an early Parlophone : Charlie Drake 1958.

@SamHarrisonMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Charlie Drake was such a boss! :) I'll keep a look out for that...

That was brilliant, thank you. Hope you can find the missing LP's

@Parlogram

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it. Those missing ones are on my radar.

I have Francisco Chavez, don't mind a bit of exotica, I'm in Australia, but it's a UK pressing, which i like because of the much better covers than the Aussie versions, i love British jazz from the 60 s/70s, always looking for that stuff, and rock, blues, psych, prog, i just love records

My parents had the Mrs. Mills album.

I almost bought PC 3029 a couple of month back but they wanted £2 which was about £1.50 more than I wanted to pay.

Wow. Since you've done all of the work and come this far, you ought to approach Parlophone and produce a compiled CD box set release of all of these titles. Just out of curiosity, what kind of money did it take to acquire them all from the lowest to highest amount. How much did it take for you to let go of the one you had?

@Parlogram

4 жыл бұрын

I collected them over a period of about 10 years and never paid more than 10-20 GBP each. I can't remember how much I got for the one I let go, but it wasn't very much. I doubt there would be any interest in any company release anything from them today.

@joshfarley1541

3 жыл бұрын

I’d get that!

I have a mono copy of TWTWTW on the export Odeon label.

0:27 - I've got 11 of those LPs...

Sleeves were quite thicker on black/gold parlophone than on later black/yellow. I weighted some and it turned to be 96 grams for black/gold and 73 grams for black/yellow label. Same kind of weight degradation for vinyl mass. As for the topic I wonder about missing Humphrey Lyttelton in the parlophone stereo list.

@Parlogram

4 жыл бұрын

The only Humphrey Lyttelton LP I am aware of on Parlophone is "Triple Exposure" (PMC 1110) in 1959, which was only issued in mono.

Nice video. But do you know which record has YEX 1 and YEX 2 matrix numbers? I am just curious.

I have got two copies of the stereo release by Jerry Lordan :)

@Parlogram

Жыл бұрын

Let me know if you want to sell one!

@mariuszswierczynski3287

Жыл бұрын

@@Parlogram I am very sorry but I thought I had two copies. In fact I have only one stereo copy of "All My Own Work" by Jerry Lordan. And three mono copies.

It's obvious looking at these LPs why the initial idea for the Please Please Me sleeve was to have the beatles posing infront of the insect farm at the zoo. Thank goodness they didn't get permission!

I love Parlophone and Capitol Records because of The Beatles! 🎸♥️🇺🇲🇬🇧 Parlophone, Columbia, Stateside, HMV EMI(The Gramophone Ltd. Co.) is hands down the oldest and we'll known best phono company. As said in their slogan, "The Greatest Recording Organization In The World"! FYI yes I know there's flaws over The Beatles being pressed by Capitol because they've mixed their tracks on their own LPs. One example, Rubber Soul US which I first owned, almost have all the tracks but only two are from Help! Replacing Drive My Car and Nowhere Man to I've Just Seen The Face and It's Only Love. As well taking off What Goes On and If I Needed Someone. I love both US and UK versions tho

@Musicradio77Network

3 жыл бұрын

In addition to Parlophone with its pre-Beatles albums, there was Motown. In the beginning, Motown is a label based in the US where they put out a lot of earlier hits including “Please Mr. Postman” by the Marvelettes became their first million seller in 1961 along with “Shop Around” by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles. During the first few years, Motown had many of their hits in the US, but it never made it to the UK until the mid 1960’s when “Baby Love” by Diana Ross & The Supremes became their first #1 hit in the UK, and the rest was history. When all of the Motown artists brought to the UK in 1965, they formed Tamla Motown which was part of EMI and it became their first Motown label for the UK. Tamla Motown was added to the EMI label family along with Parlophone, Columbia, His Master’s Voice (HMV), Stateside and Music For Pleasure (MFP). I’ve also been a Motown fan for life, and like I mentioned, Tamla Motown was the first black label for the UK where they put out R&B and soul stuff throughout the 1960’s like the Four Tops, the Temptations, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, Jr. Walker & the All-Stars, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and many more. I hope “Parlogram Auctions” will plan on doing Tamla Motown stuff soon while taking a break from his Beatles collections.

At 7:22 this legendary & iconic "Step We Gaily" lp sleeve by Jimmy Shand (a picture of Glen Rosa on The Isle of Arran, SCOTLAND) was re-used (and re-imagined) by The Beta Band for their first LP. Lovely. img.discogs.com/v1f-u9MrUNhBpo4Jbjqf2jfNGUQ=/fit-in/600x596/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-264313-1167307941.jpeg.jpg

I knew that Parlophone was a lesser label, but good grief, it really was the backwater of the musical world. Yet like a scene out of "The Producers", the lowliest label with the lowliest producer records a lowly band from a lowly city and becomes a hit factory that changes the path of pop music.

I managed to pick up a copy of that Adam Faith album "Adam" on PCS 3010 - What a complete turd! I wasn't expecting anything amazing but my god, there is nothing redeeming on there.

@Parlogram

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Better to look at than to play!

@goodiesguy

6 ай бұрын

His albums are basically rubbish until 'From Adam With Love' when things start to get a more Beat tinge to them, with his best stuff being with The Roulettes.

George Martin goes to the local corner market to get his lottery ticket as the cashier has a small conversation with him. "Hello Mr. Martin, I see you here to buy your lottery ticket today. A quick pick Mr. Martin? Here you are Sir, your quick pick is PCS3042. Sounds like a winner. Good luck Mr. Martin".

What a fantastic collection. I am only looking for PCS 3016 Songs of Faith and Hope by the Scottish Festivals Of Male Voice Praise to complete my collection. Any help in finding would make me very happy. I have paid from £1 (PCS 3017) to £166 for Jerry Lordan.

Where there any Stereo LPs after PPM...3043...etc etc? Danny

@Parlogram

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but not on the gold/black label. PPM was the last on that design.

Ahhh... But PCS 3001 wasn't the first out... The catalogue numbers don't match up with the order mastered and released. The YEX numbers give more of a clue. The albums which don't have a white strip at the top of the cover with the title and the word 'stereo' came out AFTER the albums without the strip but with the gold "EMI STEREOPHONIC RECORDING" sticker in 1958/59.

At least they saved money on cover art!

Olivia Wilde the actress is related to Michael Flanders

@grayhalf1854

3 жыл бұрын

Not forgetting the BBC news presenter / journalist Stephanie Flanders of course!

From Adam With Love is Adam's first album worth listening to IMO, but it's still not as good as his stuff with The Roulettes which is where he really shines. That first LP is abysmal, and really shows how far ahead Cliff & The Shads were compared to everyone else prior to the Fabs.

What was PCS 3039!!?? .. or was that not used? Best R

@Parlogram

Жыл бұрын

PCS 3039 was by The Scottish Festivals Of Male Voice Praise: "Songs To Cheer The Heart", which I still don't have.

Rollickin mattony

Parlophone as a quirky, hard to pigeon-hole, comedy stable was - in fact - ideal for a new boy band, talented and ballsy, but basically just their current Shane Fenton and the Fentones in search of a new twist. Thankfully, this was amply provided by Brian Epstein (bum-freezer jackets, mop-tops, Cuban heels, and pretty-rebel looks), also the talent of George Martin (in hearing the sound, seeing how to make the best of it, and bringing it out .. pop-style). kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZdtqcurfpezodY.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/l2V6tbSGlrHafLg.html also kzread.info/dash/bejne/fH-Hz9Wve6a6cpc.html finally kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4uJts6GZsvgYMo.html