Thursday, March 3, 2022

K-Tells Vol. 01

 

K-Tells Vol. 01

K-tells....

It's kind of appropriate you putting these up on your blog, as it's 50 years this year since K-tel released their first compilation album in the UK in 1972. Here are short write ups of the first three UK K-tel albums:

20 Dynamic Hits - 20 Original Stars - 20 Original Hits (K-tel TE 292 UK) (2022, 50th Anniversary Remastered Expanded Edition) (1972)    is a compilation album released on vinyl and cassette by K-tel in June 1972. It reached number 1 in the UK on 17 June 1972 and was the first album put together specifically for telemarketing in that country. At a time when various artists compilations were eligible for inclusion on the UK's Official Album Chart, this was the biggest selling album of 1972.

Interesting side note: An instrumental version of "Softly Whispering I Love You" was included in error on the first pressings of this excellent compilation. Having realised the error, K-tel added a sticker to the back of the album cover to explain this. This was corrected on later pressings.   As a very special addition, I have added "Softly Whispering I Love You (Instrumental)" as a bonus track.   Now featuring all the original unedited 7" 45 single versions, this fully remastered album has a new running time of 65:06 CD length.

22 Dynamic Hits, Vol. II - 22 Original Stars - 22 Original Hits (K-tel TE 291 UK) (2022, 50th Anniversary Remaster) (1972)     is a compilation album released on vinyl, cassette and 8-Track Cartridge by K-tel in November 1972. It reached number 2 in the UK on 23 December 1972.   At a time when various artists compilations were eligible for inclusion on the UK's Official Album Chart, this was a huge selling album over the Christmas period. Now featuring all the original unedited 7" 45 single versions, this fully remastered album has a new running time of 72:44 CD length.

20 Explosive Hits - 20 Original Songs - 20 Original Stars (K-Tel TE 293 UK) (2021 Remaster) (1973)     is a compilation album released on vinyl, cassette and 8-Track Cartridge by K-tel in early 1973. Although it was advertised as having 20 hits, the album actually featured 21 tracks, with "It's the Same Old Song" by The Weathermen being listed as 'Plus'. Now featuring all the original unedited 7" 45 single versions, this fully remastered album has a new running time of 68:35 CD length.

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Track lists

20 Dynamic Hits (1972) 

01 Argent Hold Your Head Up (Original 1972 7" Single Edit) 3:17

02 The Fortunes Storm In a Teacup 3:15

03 Deep Purple Fireball 3:24

04 Danyel Gérard Butterfly 3:26

05 Ronnie Dyson When You Get Right Down to It 2:47

06 Cilla Black Something Tells Me (Something's Gonna Happen Tonight) 2:28

07 Redbone The Witch Queen of New Orleans 2:44

08 The Move Tonight 3:19

09 Colin Blunstone Say You Don't Mind 3:18

10 The Congregation Softly Whispering I Love You 3:01

11 Hurricane Smith Oh, Babe What Would You Say? 3:27

12 Deep Purple Black Night (Original 1970 7" Single Version) 3:25

13 Christie Iron Horse 2:54

14 Sly and the Family Stone Family Affair 3:05

15 Santana Everybody's Everything 3:31

16 New World Tom-Tom Turnaround 3:19

17 Georgie Fame & Alan Price Rosetta 2:47

18 Blue Mink The Banner Man 3:29

19 Hurricane Smith Don't Let It Die 2:31

20 Blood, Sweat & Tears Go Down Gamblin' (Original 1971 7" Single Version) 2:48

21 The Congregation Softly Whispering I Love You (Instrumental) (Bonus Track) 2:51


22 Dynamic Hits, Vol. II  (1972) 

01 Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show Sylvia's Mother 3:50

02 Dandy Livingstone Suzanne Beware of the Devil 2:35

03 Daniel Boone Annabelle 3:07

04 The Sutherland Bros. Band Sailing 2:38

05 Looking Glass Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) 3:03

06 Chicory Tip Son of My Father 3:11

07 Bill Withers Lean on Me (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 3:42

08 The Carpenters Goodbye to Love 3:57

09 Joe Cocker With a Little Help from My Friends 5:12

10 Johnny Cash & The Evangel Temple Choir A Thing Called Love 2:32

11 Hot Butter Popcorn 2:32

12 Johnny Nash Stir It Up (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 3:01

13 Sly and the Family Stone Runnin' Away 2:56

14 Chicory Tip What's Your Name 2:59

15 Billy Preston Outa-Space (Original 1971 7" Single Version) 4:10

16 The Seashells Maybe I Know 2:34

17 Blood, Sweat & Tears And When I Die 4:04

18 Argent Tragedy (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 3:34

19 Kincade Dreams Are Ten a Penny 2:36

20 Olivia Newton-John If Not For You 2:54

21 The Pioneers Let Your Yeah Be Yeah 3:08

22 T. Rex Get It On 4:25


20 Explosive Hits (1973)

01 Chicory Tip Good Grief Christina 3:14

02 Nazareth Broken Down Angel 3:45

03 Cat Stevens Can't Keep It In 2:59

04 Free Wishing Well 3:35

05 The O'Jays Love Train (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 2:59

06 Billy Paul Me and Mrs. Jones (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 3:41

07 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes If You Don't Know Me By Now 3:24

08 Fleetwood Mac Albatross 3:07

09 Johnny Nash I Can See Clearly Now 2:48

10 The Hotshots Snoopy vs. the Red Baron 3:08

11 Status Quo Mean Girl 3:58

12 The James Boys Over and Over 2:14

13 Albert Hammond It Never Rains in Southern California (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 3:17

14 Olivia Newton-John Take Me Home, Country Roads 3:18

15 Gene Pitney 24 Sycamore 3:20

16 Ellis El Doomo 5:07

17 Daniel Boone Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast 3:06

18 Colin Blunstone How Could We Dare to Be Wrong 3:22

19 Labi Siffre Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying 3:01

20 Chris Montez Let's Dance 2:27

21 The Weathermen It's the Same Old Song 2:45

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40 comments:

  1. Thank you muchly, these look good.

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  2. thanks what a lot work these will be, but they will be so cool to have

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    1. Yes these are great doors97426.
      Enjoy!

      Cheers.

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  3. WOW - what a memory lane, I feel so old LOL

    Thanks BB & K, looking forward to the rest :)

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    1. Thanks puw,
      Your age is not a factor when listening to music... It keeps us young.

      Cheers.

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  4. This is great fun.

    Maybe time for a "Peace Love & Understanding (Series!?)
    Anti-War songs......

    Cheers
    Stephen

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    1. Hope you will enjoy them each week, Stephen.
      Peace Love & Understanding is always needed ... the series - I don't believe I have.

      Cheers.

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    2. My suggestion was around making up the series.....

      Cheers

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  5. Oh, this is a walk down memory lane! I have a bunch of these records from the time and from cruising charity shops. More of these, if you can, please! Thanks BB.

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    1. Hi Simon,
      These will be posted weekly until we run out.

      Cheers.

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  6. Many Thanks BB

    Looking forward to listening to these blasts from the pasts, unfortunately taking ages to dl atm but we'll get there

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    1. Hig 8rrick.
      I've had several glitches with internet today. Be patient it will get better.

      Cheers.

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  7. My oh my! So many memories. Really looking forward to this series. Thank you so much.

    Andy

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    1. Enjoy the ride andymann.
      It should be fun.

      Cheers.

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  8. These look fantastic! Thanks K & BB

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    1. Hi SleepyPete.
      These are great. Enjoy.

      Cheers.

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  9. Thanks BB

    I remember buying the original K-Tel Dynamic Hits albums in 70's looking forward to these improved versions

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    1. Hi marley,
      Me too. The K-Tel were a great way to find all the hits in one place.

      Cheers.

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  10. Infinitas gracias, apreciado amigo. Saludos afectuosos.

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  11. I hate to be the contrarian, but I always felt that the true charm of these albums was the awkward editing and poor mastering. Just sayin'.

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    1. Hi dbostrom.
      When I was young I didn't notice that they were often shortened or adjusted in some manner. I still enjoyed them. Hearing them as they should have been is enlightening.

      Cheers.

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  12. Big fan of K. Thanks BB and thanks K.

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  13. Thanks
    Re-creating the series will vastly improve the original albums. Great idea.

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    1. Thanks lemonflag,
      This is how they should have been.. with bonuses.

      Cheers.

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  14. These were great lps. I had an Anerican set, can't remember which label it was on, but several of the tracks slowed right down at the end of them. That was quite funny! My record player would automatically finish duringthe last track of a Roy Orbision comp I had, on Arcade, as the song was too near the label.
    Thanks, Best wishes Paul

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  15. These are lots of fun! Thanks for them. I'm wondering if anyone has (or has even heard of) a series of compilations recorded by sound-alike bands with fake names, by a label called "HIT Records". They were from the 60's and early 70's. They're not as good as the original songs, of course, but I had them when I was very young and would like to hear them again for nostalgia sake.

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    1. Hi Mark L.,
      That sounds interesting.
      Sorry I can't help out here.

      Cheers.

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    2. Hi Mark L.
      Maybe these links can help.
      Hit Records was a record company based in Nashville, Tennessee, which specialized in sound-alike cover versions of hit records.

      http://www.hitrecordsofnashville.com/

      https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hit_Records

      https://www.discogs.com/label/113951-Hit-Records-4

      https://youtu.be/hOpDVJcsnrs

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    3. Butter thank you for the memories of these Album, K-Tel sure had their run. Happen to have Disco Fire (American Version), btw, the best blog on the net.

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    4. You're welcome Road of Stones.
      There are many K-Tells to come and I am sure your choice will turn up at some stage.

      Cheers.

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  16. Awesome! This looks cool. As a Canadian teenager I remember having many K Tel LPs. Hopefully some Canadian versions will appear.

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    1. Hi Pez49.
      Glad you are looking forward to more.

      Cheers.

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