Italian only (?) compilation of mainly 45 cuts, most of them originally issued 1964-65. I first bought it for its oddity and the beautiful Columbia stereo label, which obviously was used much longer in Italy than UK. As part of the cuts otherwise were single or EP only I did expect most of it to be fake stereo, but to my surprise all but one are true. "Guitar Boogie" - on label named "Shadoogie" - obviously a live take from somewhere, is mono. The rest surprisingly good stereo for its time, clear with healthy overlapping providing enjoyable listening. A couple of the cuts have vocals, but most of it instrumental. Compilation or not this is a good Shadows album filled with winsome moments in a positive atmosphere. Not my first choice for close listening, but a superb background to happy chores. Favorite tracks - "The Miracle", "Stingray" and "It's A Man's World". To my knowledge this was Italian only, also as mono (QPX 8078). I've seen both mono and stereo issued on various label designs and have no clue about the time line, but confident this was one of the first - having label as shown here and laminated flip/back cover with stereo sticker. (CXÄ*) (PÖP*) (ÖTALÖ*)
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