K Tells Vol. 17

 

K Tells Vol. 17

K tells -   Spaced Out!

VA - StarTrackin' '76 - 20 Starburstin' Original Hits (Ronco RTL 2014 UK) (2021 Remastered Expanded Edition) (1975)       Not issued by K-tel, StarTrackin' '76 was originally released in 1975 by Ronco, and was heavily advertised on TV. There were three versions of this album released. The UK, US and Canada releases all featured different track listings. I went for the UK edition as it has the superior track listing overall. I expanded the original 20 tracks by adding 4 of the best songs (3 number 1's and a number 2) as bonus cuts from the US and Canadian editions to make a 24 track, 78:22 minute CD length compilation. GREAT cover artwork too!

VA - Starflight - Original Stars - Original Hits (K-tel TU 2820 US - TC 259 CAN) (2021 Remastered Expanded Edition) (1979)       Starflight was originally released by K-tel in 1979 in both the US and Canada. They each had different track listings, although Elton John's 'Mama Can't Buy Me Love', Cheap Trick's 'I Want You to Want Me (Live at Budokan)', Peter Frampton's 'I Can't Stand It No More' and M's 'Pop Muzik' appear on both.  This 2021 expanded remaster has been newly compiled to include the very best track selections from both versions; 14 from the US edition, and 8 from the Canadian edition, making a 22 track compilation with a running time of 78:06 CD length.

VA - Space Invasion - 20 Galactic Hits (Ronco RTL 2051 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1980)        Not issued by K-tel, Space Invasion was originally released in 1980 by Ronco in the UK only, and was heavily advertised on TV. Quite an interesting concept for a compilation album featuring 20 space, galactic, alien and UFO themed songs, and is really very good. Featuring all the original unedited 7" single mixes, fully remastered including a few hard to find tracks not seen on other compilations.

Enjoy!

K

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Track lists

VA - StarTrackin' '76 - 20 Starburstin' Original Hits (Ronco RTL 2014 UK) (2021 Remastered Expanded Edition) (1975)  

01 Gary Glitter Doing Alright with the Boys 3:15

02 Hello New York Groove 2:45

03 The Drifters There Goes My First Love 3:03

04 Showaddywaddy Heartbeat 2:52

05 Linda Lewis It's In His Kiss 3:20

06 The Glitter Band Alone Again 3:42

07 Barry Manilow Mandy (Original 1974 7" Single Version) 3:18

08 Al Wilson The Snake 3:30

09 Melissa Manchester Midnight Blue (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 3:25

10 The Outlaws There Goes Another Love Song 3:04

11 Bay City Rollers Bye Bye Baby 2:50

12 Showaddywaddy Three Steps to Heaven 2:57

13 The Drifters Can I Take You Home Little Girl? 3:27

14 Linda Lewis Rock and Roller Coaster 3:17

15 The Glitter Band Goodbye My Love 3:47

16 Max Merritt & the Meteors Slipping Away (Original 1975 7" Single Edit) 3:33

17 David Cassidy Daydreamer 2:48

18 The Delfonics Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) 3:19

19 Leapy Lee Every Road Leads Back to You (Original 1974 7" Single Edit) 2:57

20 Barry Blue If I Show You I Can Dance 3:38

21 Hot Chocolate You Sexy Thing (Original 1975 7" Single Version) (Bonus Track) 4:02

22 Blue Magic Sideshow (Bonus Track) 4:06

23 The Who Squeeze Box (Bonus Track) 2:42

24 ABBA Waterloo (Bonus Track) 2:45

VA - Starflight - Original Stars - Original Hits (K-tel TU 2820 US - TC 259 CAN) (2021 Remastered Expanded Edition) (1979)

01 Blondie One Way or Another 3:35

02 ABBA Does Your Mother Know 3:15

03 Michael Jackson Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (Original 1979 7" Single Edit) 3:56

04 Peaches & Herb Reunited (Original 1979 7" Single Edit) 3:54

05 Foreigner Blue Morning, Blue Day 3:09

06 Peter Frampton I Can't Stand It No More 3:50

07 Elton John Mama Can't Buy You Love 4:04

08 Dr. Hook When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman 2:57

09 M Pop Muzik (Original 1979 7" Single Edit) 3:18

10 GQ Disco Nights (Rock Freak) (Original 1979 7" Single Remix) 3:58

11 Jackie Moore This Time Baby (Original 1979 7" Single Version) 4:02

12 Raydio You Can't Change That 3:23

13 Maxine Nightingale Lead Me On 2:47

14 Cheap Trick I Want You to Want Me (Live at Budokan) (Original 1979 7" Single Version) 3:41

15 Nick Gilder (You Really) Rock Me 2:48

16 Joe Jackson Is She Really Going Out with Him? 3:35

17 Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman Stumblin' In (Original 1978 7" Single Version) 3:29

18 Robert John Sad Eyes (Original 1979 7" Single Edit) 3:34

19 Bonnie Pointer Heaven Must Have Sent You (Original 1979 7" Single Version) 3:32

20 Earth, Wind & Fire with the Emotions Boogie Wonderland (Original 1979 7" Single Version) 4:51

21 McFadden & Whitehead Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now (Original 1979 7" Single Edit) 3:34

22 Crystal Gayle Talking in Your Sleep 2:54

VA - Space Invasion - 20 Galactic Hits (Ronco RTL 2051 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1980)

01 Hot Chocolate No Doubt About It 4:29

02 Yellow Magic Orchestra Computer Game (Theme from the Invaders) / Firecracker (Original 1979 UK 7" Single Version) 3:38

03 Deep Purple Fireball 3:24

04 War Galaxy (Original 1977 7" Single Edit) 4:45

05 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Messages (Original 1980 7" Single Version) 4:01

06 The Shadows Riders in the Sky (Original 1980 7" Single Version) 3:40

07 Dollar Who Were You With in the Moonlight 4:07

08 The Manhattans Shining Star (Original 1980 7" Single Edit) 3:51

09 Chris de Burgh A Spaceman Came Travelling (Original 1976 7" Single Version) 4:03

10 The Carpenters Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognized Anthem of World Contact Day) (Original 1977 7" Single Edit) 4:08

11 Manfred Mann's Earth Band Blinded by the Light (Original 1976 7" Single Edit) 3:49

12 Elton John Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) 4:42

13 Genesis Watcher of the Skies (Original 1973 7" Single Version) 3:42

14 Hawkwind Silver Machine (Original 1972 7" Single Mix) 4:38

15 Jeff Wayne feat. Chris Thompson The Eve of the War (Original 1978 7" Single Version) 4:30

16 Sheila B. Devotion Spacer (Original 1979 7" Single Edit) 3:38

17 Justin Hayward Forever Autumn (Original 1978 7" Single Version) 4:26

18 Dollar Shooting Star 3:50

19 Atmosfear Dancing in Outer Space (Original 1979 UK 7" Single Edit) 4:31

20 Space Magic Fly (Original 1977 7" Single Version) 4:20

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