1960s 17 Items

Although for many, David Bowie’s story begins with ‘Space Oddity’ in 1969, Bowie had been releasing singles from 1964. Firstly on Vocalion and then after an interlude through Parlophone and Pye with Deram from 1966. These engaging and curious tracks represent a work in progress of an artist on the cusp of genius. This limited 7” singles boxset has been manufactured exclusively for RSD 2023.

It was standard practice in the 1960s for British beat groups to pepper their repertoires with American R&B songs. Formed by five music-loving schools from Blackpool, the Missfits were no exception. Although they group released no records during their time together, for two brief years they were the toast of Blackpool clubland. They played at the same veues as local bands such as the Rockin’ Vickers, including some gigs at the famous Oasis Club in Manchester and at the short-lived Blackpool branch of the Twisted Wheel.

In February 1964, they won a recording test in a talent competition and travelled to London that summer to commit some of their favourite songs to tape. The tape reel was soon forgotten and thought lost but Janet had thankfully kept it safe, enabling the appearance of the four tracks on this 60s-style vinyl EP. Drummer Janet Baily provides lead vocals on their version of John Lee Hooker’s ‘Dimples’, and bass player Pauline Moran sang lead on Bo Diddley’s ‘You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover’, Chuck Berry’s ‘I’m Talking About You’ and Ray Charles’ ‘What’d I Say’, with guitarists Andrea Hine, Carola Daish and Liz Hall joining in on backing vocals.

A tidal wave of Minny-beat surf and garage from all incarnations of the carnivorous Vaqueros! Like Twin City neapolitan ice cream, surf instros, Linda Anderson vocal surf-rock cuts, and John Grizzard's grizzly garage cuts add three splendid flavors all in one sonic carton!

Toi et Moi, a Japanese lounge pop group formed in 1968 by Emiko Shiratori, a former Schoolmates member, and Sumio Akutagawa, an aspiring vocalist. Their first album is now available again on Shm-cd and analog LP! The band is known for popular songs such as "Aru Hi Totsuzen," "Sora Yo," and "Dare Mo Inai Umi.”

Toi et Moi, a Japanese lounge pop group formed in 1968 by Emiko Shiratori, a former Schoolmates member, and Sumio Akutagawa, an aspiring vocalist. Their second album is now available again on Shm-cd and analog LP! The band is known for popular songs such as "Aru Hi Totsuzen," "Sora Yo," and "Dare Mo Inai Umi.”

Toi et Moi, a Japanese lounge pop group formed in 1968 by Emiko Shiratori, a former Schoolmates member, and Sumio Akutagawa, an aspiring vocalist. Their third album is now available again on Shm-cd and analog LP! The band is known for popular songs such as "Aru Hi Totsuzen," "Sora Yo," and "Dare Mo Inai Umi.”