K Tells Vol. 08

K Tells Vol. 08

K-tells 

Play That Funky 'Music'!

Music Explosion - 22 Original Hits - 22 Original Stars (K-tel TE 305 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1974)    Music Explosion was originally released by K-tel in the UK only in 1974. It contained 4 UK #1 singles. Fully remastered in 2021 it now features all the original unedited 7" single mixes, including a few hard-to-find tracks, with a new running time of 76:35 CD length.

Music Express - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Stars (K-tel TE 702 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1975)    Music Express was originally released by K-tel in the UK only in late 1975 and eventually reached #3 in the UK album charts on January 31st, 1976. Fully remastered in 2021 it now features all the original unedited 7" single mixes, including a few hard-to-find tracks, with a new running time of 66:40 CD length.

Music Machine - Original Stars - Original Hits (K-tel TU 2560 US - TC 243 CAN - TB 296 BRA) (2022, 45th Anniversary Remastered Expanded Edition) (1977)        Widely considered to be one of the best K-tel albums of the 70s in the US, Canada and Brazil, mainly because a whopping 16 number one hits are included between all three editions. The album was originally released by K-tel in 1977 in the US, Canada and Brazil. They each had different track listings. Not only was the cover of 'Robbie the Robot' much adored, but there were two free posters included inside featuring Andy Gibb and KC of the Sunshine Band!

Interesting note: Electric Light Orchestra listed on the front cover of the US edition as a performer, though none of their songs appear on this record. On some copies this inaccurate information was covered with a sticker: "Bonus Inside / K.C. & Andy Gibb Posters!"

This 2022 remaster has been compiled to include the very best track selections from all three versions, now making a 22-track compilation with a running time of 76:57 CD length.

Enjoy!

K

Hi all downloaders.

Just a gentle reminder to acknowledge K. who goes to a lot of effort to ensure you have a wonderful listening experience on these compilations. Very rarely do I see thanks to him for his genuine hard work and the time and effort to make 100% sure all tracks are the original 7” single edits and mixes featured on most of his album posts.   Let him know what you think of the albums, your thoughts on the sound quality, digital editing, consistent volume levels throughout, artwork and research, etc.  A message can always be sent later, after listening to the shares. There is no time limit on comments.

Please take that step further and thank K for these posts. Appreciated.

Cheers

BB

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Track lists

Music Explosion - 22 Original Hits - 22 Original Stars (K-tel TE 305 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1974)

01 Carl Douglas Kung Fu Fighting 0:03:16

02 George McCrae Rock Your Baby (Original 1974 7" Single Version) 0:03:20

03 The Drifters Kissin' in the Back Row of the Movies 0:03:31

04 Terry Jacks Seasons in the Sun 0:03:26

05 Leo Sayer One Man Band 0:03:34

06 Cat Stevens Another Saturday Night 0:02:31

07 Stealers Wheel Stuck in the Middle with You 0:03:24

08 Paper Lace The Black Eyed Boys 0:03:49

09 Paul Da Vinci Your Baby Ain't Your Baby Anymore 0:03:22

10 Sparks This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us 0:03:04

11 Bay City Rollers Summerlove Sensation (Original 1974 UK 7" Single Version) 0:03:12

12 The Rubettes Sugar Baby Love 0:03:32

13 Stephanie de Sykes with Rain Born With a Smile on My Face 0:03:14

14 Barry Blue Miss Hit and Run 0:03:12

15 Sweet Dreams Honey Honey 0:03:28

16 Genesis I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) (Original 1974 7" Single Version) 0:04:10

17 Bryan Ferry The 'In' Crowd 0:04:35

18 Ronnie Lane & Slim Chance The Poacher (Original 1974 7" Single Version) 0:03:46

19 Alvin Stardust Red Dress 0:02:51

20 The Pearls Guilty 0:03:04

21 Showaddywaddy Hey Rock and Roll 0:03:24

22 Elton John Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) 0:04:56

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

01 KC and the Sunshine Band That's the Way (I Like It) (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 0:03:04

02 Hot Chocolate You Sexy Thing (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 0:04:02

03 Roxy Music Love Is the Drug 0:04:09

04 Jim Capaldi Love Hurts 0:03:24

05 Elton John Philadelphia Freedom 0:05:30

06 Dee Clark Ride a Wild Horse 0:02:43

07 George McCrae It's Been So Long 0:02:35

08 Silver Convention Fly, Robin, Fly (Original 1975 UK 7" Single Edit) 0:03:21

09 Gladys Knight & the Pips Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me 0:03:48

10 The Trammps Hold Back the Night (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 0:03:16

11 Stretch Why Did You Do It (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 0:03:31

12 Chris Spedding Motor Bikin' 0:02:40

13 Kenny Julie Anne 0:03:01

14 Roy Wood Oh What a Shame 0:03:53

15 George Baker Selection Paloma Blanca (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 0:03:26

16 John Asher Let's Twist Again (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 0:02:21

17 Desmond Dekker Sing a Little Song 0:03:04

18 Susan Cadogan Love Me Baby 0:03:50

19 Adrian Baker Sherry 0:02:38

20 Sparks Looks, Looks, Looks 0:02:34

Music Machine - Original Stars - Original Hits (K-tel TU 2560 US - TC 243 CAN - TB 296 BRA) (2022, 45th Anniversary Remastered Expanded Edition) (1977) 

01 ABBA Dancing Queen 0:03:53

02 KC and the Sunshine Band Keep It Comin' Love (Original 1977 7" Single Version) 0:03:52

03 Rose Royce Car Wash (Original 1976 7" Single Version) 0:03:17

04 Marvin Gaye Got to Give It Up (Pt. 1) (Original 1977 7" Single Version) 0:04:11

05 10cc The Things We Do for Love 0:03:29

06 Hall & Oates Rich Girl 0:02:25

07 Fleetwood Mac Dreams 0:04:18

08 David Soul Don't Give Up on Us 0:03:37

09 Donna Summer I Feel Love (Original 1977 7" Single Edit) 0:03:48

10 Wild Cherry Play That Funky Music (Original 1976 7" Single Version) 0:03:11

11 KC and the Sunshine Band I'm Your Boogie Man 0:04:02

12 The Hues Corporation Rock the Boat 0:03:09

13 Gladys Knight & the Pips Baby, Don't Change Your Mind 0:03:10

14 Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show) (Original 1976 7" Single Edit) 0:03:55

15 The Sylvers Hot Line (Original 1976 7" Single Edit) 0:03:02

16 Andy Gibb I Just Want to Be Your Everything 0:03:47

17 Kiss Beth 0:02:45

18 Kenny Rogers Lucille 0:03:41

19 Manfred Mann's Earth Band Blinded by the Light (Original 1976 7" Single Edit) 0:03:49

20 Climax Blues Band Couldn't Get It Right 0:03:19

21 Foreigner Feels Like the First Time (Original 1977 7" Single Edit) 0:03:15

22 Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 0:03:16

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