VA - Decca Originals [1998-1999] (9 x CDs)

DECCA

VA - Decca Originals [1998-1999] (9 x CDs)

The "Decca Originals" series, released between 1998 and 1999, is a collection of compilation albums that showcase a variety of artists and genres from the Decca Records catalog. Each CD in the series focuses on a specific theme or era, offering a curated selection of tracks that highlight the diversity and richness of Decca's musical history.

The Mod Scene [1998]: This compilation is a vibrant journey through the mod movement, featuring energetic tracks from The Small Faces and The Graham Bond Organisation. The remastering is top-notch, bringing the 60s mod culture to life with every beat. A must-have for any mod enthusiast!

Included in this series are the following albums.

R&B Scene [1998]: A fantastic collection of rhythm and blues tracks that capture the essence of the genre. Featuring artists like John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers, this compilation is a soulful and energetic experience. The remastering quality is excellent, making these classic tracks sound fresh and vibrant.

The Beat Scene [1998]: This compilation is a delightful exploration of the beat music era, featuring tracks from The Zombies and The Honeycombs. The selection is both nostalgic and invigorating, showcasing the infectious energy of the 60s beat scene. Perfect for fans of classic rock and pop.

The Psychedelic Scene [1998]: A mind-bending collection of psychedelic tracks that capture the essence of the 60s counterculture. Featuring artists like The Move and The Smoke, this compilation is a trip through the vibrant and experimental sounds of the era. Perfect for fans of psychedelic rock.

The Freakbeat Scene [1998]: This compilation is a wild ride through the freakbeat genre, featuring tracks from The Creation and The Action. The selection is eclectic and exciting, showcasing the experimental and psychedelic sounds of the 60s. A fantastic addition to any psychedelic rock collection.

The Northern Soul Scene [1998]: This compilation is a treasure trove of Northern Soul gems, featuring tracks from artists like Tony Clarke and Gloria Jones. The remastering is excellent, bringing out the energy and passion of each track. A must-have for any Northern Soul enthusiast.

The Girls' Scene [1999]: A delightful collection of tracks by iconic female artists from the 1960s, including Marianne Faithfull and Olivia Newton-John. The selection is both nostalgic and empowering, showcasing the incredible talent and diversity of women in music. Perfect for fans of classic female vocals.

The Blues Scene [1999]: A soulful collection of blues tracks that highlight the raw emotion and talent of artists like John Mayall and Alexis Korner. The remastering is superb, bringing out the depth and richness of each track. A must-have for any blues aficionado.

The Rock 'n' Roll Scene [1999]: This compilation is a rockin' journey through the early days of rock 'n' roll, featuring tracks from artists like Billy Fury and Vince Eager. The remastering is top-notch, making these classic tracks sound fresh and exciting. A fantastic addition to any rock 'n' roll collection.

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Track lists

CD1

01 Quik - Bert's Apple Crumble 2:14

02 Hipster Image - Make Her Mine 2:19

03 Poets - That's the Way It's Gotta Be 2:36

04 Wards of Court - How Could You Say One Thing 1:56

05 Graham Gouldman - Stop! Stop! Stop! 2:59

06 Pete Kelly's Soulution - If You Love Don't Swing 2:26

07 Timebox - Girl Don't Let Me Wait 2:34

08 Mockingbirds - Lovingly Yours 2:15

09 Amen Corner - Expressway to Your Heart 2:42

10 Attack - We Don't Know 2:41

11 Chris Farlowe - Air Travel 2:12

12 Graham Bond Organisation - Little Girl 2:40

13 Outer Limits - Just One More Chance 3:03

14 Ronnie Jones with the Nightimers - I Need Your Loving 2:46

15 Small Faces - Grow Your Own 2:19

16 Zoot Money's Big Roll Band - Walking the Dog 2:27

17 Steve Aldo - Baby What You Want Me to Do 3:46

18 Tom Jones - Dr. Love 1:53

19 Jimmy Winston & His Reflections - It's Not What You Do 3:01

20 Habits - Elbow Baby 2:35

21 Score - Beg Me 2:46

22 Loose Ends - That's It 2:11

23 St. Louis Union - East Side Story 2:25

24 Paul & Barry Ryan - There You Go 2:14

25 Eyes of Blue - Supermarket Full of Cans 2:41

CD2

01 Birds - You're on My Mind 2:48

02 Fairies - Anytime at All 2:19

03 Blues By Five - Boom Boom 2:21

04 Cops 'n' Robbers - Gotta Be a Reason 2:48

05 Dave Berry - Don't Gimme No Lip, Child 2:17

06 Lulu & the Luvvers - I'll Come Running Over 3:03

07 Graham Bond Organisation - Long Tall Shorty 2:22

08 Frays - Keep Me Covered 2:35

09 Davie Jones & the King Bees - Louie Louie Go Home 2:12

10 John Mayall - Crawling Up a Hill 2:17

11 Chasers - Hey Little Girl 2:07

12 Zoot Money - The Uncle Willie 2:55

13 Hipster Image - Can't Let Her Go 2:42

14 David John & the Mood - To Catch That Man 2:10

15 Beazers - Blue Beat 2:31

16 Exotics - Cross My Heart 2:32

17 Rod Stewert - Good Morning Little School Girl 2:09

18 Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated - I Got My Mojo Working 3:11

19 Emeralds - King Lonely the Blue 2:57

20 Big Three - You've Gotta Keep Her Underhand 2:51

21 Plebs - Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You 1:52

22 Steve Aldo - Can I Get Witness 3:19

23 Redcaps - Talkin' Bout You 2:23

24 Paul's Disciples - See That My Grave is Kept Clean 2:08

25 Birds - You Don't love Me 2:05

CD3

01 Poets - I Love Her Still 1:46

02 Game - Gonna Get Me Someone 2:47

03 Thee - Each & Every Day 2:12

04 Mighty Avengers - (Walking Thru' The) Sleepy City 2:09

05 Shel Naylor - It's Gonna Happen Soon 2:01

06 Joe Cocker - I'll Cry Instead 1:44

07 Beat Boys - Third Time Lucky 1:45

08 Mark Four - Hurt Me If You Will 2:56

09 Sandra Barry & the Boys - Really Gonna Shake 2:00

10 Lulu & the Luvvers - Surprise Surprise 2:21

11 Mojos - Everything's Alright 2:21

12 Beat Chics - Now I Know 2:16

13 Pete Best Four - I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door 2:05

14 Warriors - Don't Make Me Blue 2:05

15 Marauders - That's What I Want 2:21

16 Brooks - Once in a While 2:35

17 Rick & Sandy - Lost My Girl 3:06

18 Unit 4+2 - I Was Only Playing Games 2:43

19 Tierneys Fugitives - Did You Want to Run Away 2:20

20 Mockingbirds - One By One 2:24

21 Rockin' Berries - Itty Bitty Pieces 2:08

22 Knack - Who'll Be the Next in Line 2:00

23 Brian Poole & the Tremeloes - Keep on Dancing 1:58

24 Hi Numbers - Heart of Stone 2:21

25 Andrew Oldham Orchestra - Da Doo Ron Ron 2:23

CD4

01 John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers - Curly 4:49

02 Eddie Boyd - Key to the Highway 2:34

03 John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers - The Supernatural 2:56

04 Otis Spann - Pretty Girls Everywhere 2:51

05 Eddie Boyd - Blue Coat Man 2:32

06 Champion Jack Dupree - Third Degree 3:17

07 John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers - Steppin' Out 2:29

08 Savoy Brown - Train to Nowhere 4:12

09 Curtis Jones - Roll Me Over 2:37

10 Zoot Money - Get on the Right Track Baby 1:52

11 Alexis Korner - Night Time is the Right Time 4:19

12 Mae Mercer - Sweet Little Angel 3:21

13 The Graham Bond Organisation - Strut Around 2:37

14 John Mayall & Steve Winwood - Long Night 2:02

15 Davey Graham - Goin' Down Slow 2:27

16 Savoy Brown - Taste and Try Before You Buy 2:22

17 Keef Hartley Band - Me and My Woman 5:05

18 Eddie Boyd - Dust My Broom 2:39

19 Champion Jack Dupree & Mickey Baker - Barrelhouse Woman 2:02

20 Rod Stewart - I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town 2:56

21 John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers - Double Trouble 3:21

22 Champion Jack Dupree - 24 Hours 4:06

23 Alexis Korner - Early in the Morning 2:58

24 Savoy Brown - Let Me Love You Baby 3:04

25 John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers - I Need Your Love 4:13

CD5

01 Score - Please Please Me 2:44

02 Paul Ritchie and the Cryin' Shames - Come on Back 2:36

03 Attack - Anymore Than I Do 2:05

04 Majority - One Third 2:16

05 Shel Naylor - One Fine Day 2:30

06 New Breed - Unto Us 2:31

07 Syn - Grounded 2:23

08 Fire - Father's Name is Dad 2:33

09 Small Faces - Understanding 2:50

10 Birds - No Good Without You Baby 2:40

11 Mark Bolan - The Third Degree 2:31

12 Flies - I'm Not Your Stepping Stone 2:40

13 Keith Shields - Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness) 2:14

14 Mark Four - I'm Leaving 3:34

15 Jimmy Winston - Sorry She's Mine 3:01

16 Poets - Wooden Spoon 2:30

17 Outer Limits - Just Help Me Please 2:30

18 Denis Couldry and the Next Collection - I Am Nearly There 3:22

19 Blue Stars - I Can Take It 2:07

20 Timebox - Poor Little Heartbreaker 2:47

21 Fairytale - Run and Hide 2:32

22 Loose Ends - Taxman 2:31

23 Sea-Ders - Thanks a Lot 2:23

24 Human Instinct - Pink Dawn 1:59

25 Beatstalkers - You Better Get a Better Hold On 2:11

CD6

01 Orchids - Oo-Chang-A-lang 2:37

02 Antoinette - Jenny Let Him Go 2:26

03 Vernons Girls - Only You Can Do it 2:38

04 Louise Cordet - Two Lovers 2:35

05 Truly Smith - The Boy From Chelsea 2:30

06 Dana Gilespie - You Just Gotta Know My Mind 2:10

07 Barry St. John - Hey Boy 2:49

08 Susan Hampshire - When Love is True 2:22

09 Jean Marrin - Save the Last Dance for Me 2:50

10 Beryl Marsden - When the Lovelight Starts Shining Thru His Eyes 2:43

11 Pamela Blue - My Friend Bobby 2:15

12 Jackie Frisco - Sugar Baby 2:21

13 Janice Nichols - I'll Give it Five 2:05

14 Bobbie Miller - What a Guy 2:34

15 Mysteries - Give Me Rhythm and Blues 2:38

16 Olivia Newton-John - Till You Say You'll Be Mine 2:37

17 Vashti - Some Things Just Stick in Your Mind 2:18

18 Marianne Faithfull - Is This What I Get for Loving You 3:53

19 Billie Davis - Nobody's Home to Go Home To 2:16

20 Shape and Sizes - Rain on My Face 2:16

21 Lorraine Child - You 2:46

22 Linda Flavel - The Trouble With Me is You 2:36

23 Adrienne Posta - Shang a Doo Lang 1:55

24 Lulu - Try to Understand 2:09

25 Exceptions - Soldier Boy 2:04

CD7

01 Frankie & Johnny - I'll Hold You 2:28

02 David Essex - So-Called Loving 2:29

03 Flirtations - Nothing But a Heartache 2:44

04 Fearns Brass Foundry - Don't Change It 2:13

05 Clyde McPhatter - Baby You've Got It 2:59

06 Micky Moonshine - Name it You Got It 3:26

07 Ronnie Jones - My Love 2:13

08 Fantastics - Ask the Lonely 2:49

09 Tom Jones - Stop Breaking My Heart 2:26

10 Billie Davis - Billy Sunshine 3:22

11 Amen Corner - Our Love (Is in the Pocket) 2:43

12 Danny Williams - Whose Little Girl Are You 2:08

13 Eyes of Blue - Heart Trouble 2:34

14 Bobby Hanna - Everybody Needs Love 3:05

15 Dave Berry - Picture Me Gone 2:45

16 John Paul - I Wanna Know 2:12

17 Elkie Brooks - The Way You Do the Things You Do 2:44

18 Jon Gunn - I Just Made Up My Mind 3:03

19 Adrienne Poster - Something Beautiful 1:44

20 Brotherhood of Man - Reach Out Your Hand 3:18

21 Sonny Childe - Giving Up on Love 2:37

22 Truly Smith - My Smile is Just a Frown (Turned Upside Down) 2:48

23 Stevie Kimble - All the Time in the World 2:22

24 Tony Newman - Let the Good Times Roll 2:37

25 Bats - Listen to My Heart 3:07

CD8

01 Tintern Abbey - Vacuum Cleaner 3:06

02 End - Shades of Orange 2:42

03 Accent - Red Sky at Night 3:15

04 Curiosity Shoppe - Baby I Need You 3:31

05 Syn - 14 Hour Technicolour Dream 2:55

06 Poets - In Your Tower 2:33

07 Attack - Colour of My Mind 2:30

08 Small Faces - That Man 2:16

09 Fairytale - Guess I Was Dreaming 3:03

10 Turquoise - Woodstock 3:34

11 Al Stewart - Turn Into Earth 2:55

12 Virgin Sleep - Secret 2:23

13 Felius Andromeda - Meditations 4:10

14 Human Instinct - A Day in My Mind's Mind 2:13

15 Ice - Ice Man 2:57

16 Moody Blues - Love & Beauty 2:26

17 23rd Turnoff - Michaelangelo 2:25

18 Societie - Bird Has Flown 2:38

19 World of Oz - Like a Tear 3:12

20 Garden Odyssey Enterprise - Sad & Lonely 4:22

21 Keith Shields - Deep Inside Your Mind 2:10

22 Timebox - Gone is the Sad Man 3:44

23 Plague - Here Today, Gone Tomorrow 2:32

24 Andy Forray - Dream With Me 2:44

25 Warm Sounds - Nite is a Comin' 2:58

CD9

01 Billy Boyle - My Baby´s Crazy `Bout Elvis 2:36

02 Joe Brown - Comes The Day 2:12

03 Joey Castell - Tryin´ To Get To You 2:32

04 Ken Colyers Skiffle Group - Downbound Train 2:41

05 Bob Cort Skiffle - School Day 1:54

06 Michael Cox - Too Hot To Handle 2:11

07 Terry Dene - Pretty Little Pearly 1:50

08 Jackie Dennis - La Dee Dah 1:58

09 Lonnie Donnegan Skiffle Group - Rock Island Line 2:30

10 Vince Eager & The Vagabonds - Yea Yea 2:28

11 Billy Fury - Collette 1:52

12 Wee Willie Harris - Rockin´ At The Two I´s 2:35

13 Eddie Hickey - Plain Jane 1:38

14 Sally Kelly - Little Cutie 2:17

15 Little Tony & His Brothers - Foxy Little Mama 2:11

16 Most Brothers - Whole Lotta Woman 2:31

17 Danny Rivers & Alexander Combo - My Baby´s Gone Away 2:05

18 Russ Sainty With The New Notes - Race With The Devil 2:27

19 Mort Shuman - Turn Me Loose 2:33

20 Freddie Starr & The Midnighters - It´s Shaking Time 2:51

21 Tommy Steele & The Steelmen - Elevator Rock 1:50

22 Rob Storme - Transistor Sister 2:03

23 Screaming Lord Sutch - I´m A Hog For You 2:16

24 Bobby Tempest - Don´t Leave Me 2:22

25 Terry White & The Terriers - Rock Around The Mailbag 2:32

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