Description

Berry Gordy Jr. founded the now legendary Motown Records in January 1959 with an Dollar loan from his family. He went on to create one of the most successful record labels in music history, introducing the world to the musical talents of Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Mary Wells, The Supremes, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas to mention but a few. Gathered together here on this stunning deluxe collectors 12 vinyl edition are 16 slices of raucous Rhythm & Blues that showcase the foundations of what went on to become the Motown Sound. This Mark Lamarr compiled collection covers the period between 1959 and 1962 and features 45s originally released on Motown and sister labels Tamla, Miracle and MEL-O-DY. From screaming Rhythm & Blues to Doo Wop ballads its all here in superb sound quality, switch on the turntable, line up the tone arm and prepare to be blown awayThats What I Want.

Gathered together here on this stunning deluxe collectors 12 vinyl edition are 16 slices of raucous Rhythm & Blues that showcase the
foundations of what went on to become the Motown Sound.
Compiled by Radio DJ and TV Presenter Mark Lamarr
Comprehensive liner notes by Mark Lamarr
Limited Edition 500 1st press
Deluxe 180 g vinyl collectors edition
Free bonus tracks download
Contains early and rare recordings by artists including Barrett Strong, The Miracles, The Temptations, Charters and Gino Parks