Lost & Forgotten Jukebox Tranny & Turntable / Various

Description

Two CD collection. Despite what many would have US believe, not every 'hit record' is listed in the Guinness Book of Hit Singles. Let's face it, quite apart from the fact that the 'official' early 60s charts have long since been exposed as deeply flawed, it should be remembered that not every track which became popular was issued as an A-side. Back in the day, many EPs sold in copious amounts (as is well documented, several sold in sufficient quantities to be included in the NME, Melody Maker and Disc singles' chart listings - but not Record Retailer's, hence they're not perceived as having been hits), whilst any number of LP tracks received significant radio airplay. Ditto some truly memorable B-sides, many of which were also massive jukebox hits, some even making the lower reaches of various hit parades (although again, often not Record Retailer's) under their own steam. Moreover, there's a whole raft of 45s which were hugely popular and are fondly remembered as hits, although they may have enjoyed only the briefest of passing acquaintances with the Top 50, whilst there is yet another, even bigger tranche of much-loved oldies, all of whom seemed equally popular in terms of radio and jukebox play at the time, yet somehow failed even to breach the charts. This compilation covers all bases.