Various Artists (June 1, 1974) – EMI Label Special Collection Promo Only LP
JEMI Label Special Collection was a Japanese promotional-only LP issued by EMI in 1974.
The album compiled recordings from a variety of artists associated with the EMI label and was intended as a promotional showcase of contemporary releases. The collection brought together established international artists alongside newer acts, presenting a cross-section of EMI's catalogue during 1974.
Featured artists included Cliff Richard, Olivia Newton-John, Darren Burn, Blue Swede, The Shadows, Marc Bolan And T. Rex, Geordie, Cockney Rebel, Carmen, Kayak and Be-Bop Deluxe.
RECORDING
The album consisted of previously released studio recordings by various artists.
No new material was recorded specifically for this compilation. Instead, the LP assembled tracks drawn from existing EMI releases current during 1974.
Because the release featured recordings by multiple artists, personnel and recording locations varied between tracks.
STYLE & THEMES
The collection reflects the diversity of EMI's roster during the mid-1970s.
Pop, rock, glam rock, progressive rock and contemporary chart material are represented throughout the compilation. The inclusion of artists such as Marc Bolan And T. Rex, Cockney Rebel, Geordie and Be-Bop Deluxe captures the growing popularity of glam and contemporary British rock during the period, while Cliff Richard and Olivia Newton-John provide a more mainstream pop presence.
As a promotional sampler, the album was designed to expose listeners to a variety of EMI artists rather than focus on a single musical style.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Where The Four Winds Blow — Performed by Cliff Richard.
• (You Keep Me) Hangin' On — Performed by Cliff Richard.
• If You Love Me (Let Me Know) — Performed by Olivia Newton-John.
• Long Live Love — Performed by Olivia Newton-John.
• Teenage Lover — Performed by Darren Burn.
• The Moment You Smile — Performed by Darren Burn.
• Half-Breed — Performed by Blue Swede.
• Silly Milly — Performed by Blue Swede.
• Turn Around And Touch Me — Performed by The Shadows.
• Jungle Jam — Performed by The Shadows.
• Light Of Love — Performed by Marc Bolan And T. Rex.
• Explosive — Performed by Marc Bolan And T. Rex.
• House Of The Rising Sun — Performed by Geordie.
• Electric Lady — Performed by Geordie.
• Judy Teen — Performed by Cockney Rebel.
• Mr. Soft — Performed by Cockney Rebel.
• Flamenco Fever — Performed by Carmen.
• Bulerias — Performed by Carmen.
• Mammoth — Performed by Kayak.
• Jet Silver — Performed by Be-Bop Deluxe.
RELEASE HISTORY
The album was issued in Japan during 1974 by EMI.
The release was distributed as a promotional-only LP and was not intended for normal retail sale.
Its purpose was to promote current EMI artists and recordings within the Japanese market.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
Various Artists | EMI Label Special Collection | EMI | Japan | PRP-8028 | 1974 | Promo Only LP |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
LP | PRP-8028 | Side One: Cliff Richard - Where The Four Winds Blow • Cliff Richard - (You Keep Me) Hangin' On • Olivia Newton-John - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) • Olivia Newton-John - Long Live Love • Darren Burn - Teenage Lover • Darren Burn - The Moment You Smile • Blue Swede - Half-Breed • Blue Swede - Silly Milly • The Shadows - Turn Around And Touch Me • The Shadows - Jungle Jam Side Two: Marc Bolan And T. Rex - Light Of Love • Marc Bolan And T. Rex - Explosive • Geordie - House Of The Rising Sun • Geordie - Electric Lady • Cockney Rebel - Judy Teen • Cockney Rebel - Mr. Soft • Carmen - Flamenco Fever • Carmen - Bulerias • Kayak - Mammoth • Be-Bop Deluxe - Jet Silver |
NOTES
• Japanese promotional-only LP.
• Issued by EMI in 1974.
• Catalogue number PRP-8028.
• Features twenty tracks by a variety of EMI artists.
• Includes recordings by Marc Bolan And T. Rex, Cockney Rebel, Geordie, Carmen, Kayak and Be-Bop Deluxe.
• Designed as a promotional showcase for EMI releases available during 1974.
• Not intended for standard commercial retail distribution.
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts
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