One of many UK only compilations of more or less odd Motown recordings. In this case going back early in the label's history, with eight of the sixteen cuts originating from 1960-63. To my taste a cracking mix of rarities and all time classics. Cuts like Marvelettes "Please Mr. Postman", Contours "Do You Love Me", Brenda Holloway "Together Till The End Of Time" and Smokey Robinson & The Miracles "You Really Got A Hold On Me" must have had big impact on UK artists at the time since they were covered there by various bands and then sent back to America as part of the "British Invasion". It's lovely to have the originals and imagine the influence, not only on the British but the whole pop scene at large. Whatever modern pop variation you fancy today it's safe to say Motown had its share in shaping the genre and therefore part of its history. I'm also getting a warm feeling in my gut hearing more or less lost gems as Velvelettes "A Bird In The Hand", Eddie Holland "Jamie", Elgins "Put Yourself In My Place", Shorty Long "Function At The Junction" and about all of the rest. Audio shifts a little depending on first recordings, but most of it very good and non bad, providing enjoyable listening. So a richness of goodies for us Motown lovers into vinyl - all original mono and issued not that long after the fact. I couldn't ask for more. Also issued in South Africa (TMLJ 5033), but to my knowledge never this way on CD. There is a 1988 CD called "Motown Memories Vol. 1", but with other tracking and sleeve design. Premiere UK in mono only had label as shown here and laminated flip/back cover. (SÄM*) (TÖMÖ*)
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