2xLP compilation released in relation to the television special "Motown 25 : Yesterday, Today, Forever", aired to commemorate the label's 25:th anniversary. One of many Motown samplers issued through the years, though in this case with a twist - all tracks had been list toppers. Usually when encountering collections of differing kinds I look for oddities, rare recordings that only previously been on flip sides or are exclusive to that issue. Obviously I get non of that here, instead a suite of twentyfive Motown all time classics, which isn't bad either. From Marvelettes "Please Mr. Postman" to Diana Ross & Lionel Richie "Endless Love", over acts like Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Miracles, Commodores and Thelma Huston. A couple of the early cuts comes in mono, the rest true stereo, and the audio is smashing - loud, clear and well separated. So even if I have most of the songs before it's a truly rewarding ride, very good to the ears. Issued and reissued on vinyl and CD all over the world through the years, also cassette and 8-track. Premiere US on Motown (5308ML2). First German had label as shown here in a fully laminated fold/out cover. (GÖXÄ*) (SÄM*) (TÖMÖ*)
I have that compilation, bought at the time of release. The strange thing is the 4 sides are laid out to allow for proper order play on autochanger record decks i.e. disc one has sides 1 & 4, disc 2 has sides 2 & 3. Odd they were still doing that into the 1980s.
SvaraRaderaWas that the US issue? This German has the right sequel with sides 1&2 on disc one and so on...
Raderait's a UK pressing, made by RCA.
RaderaOK, but You're right - that is strange. I doubt many of those decks still existed in Britain 1983. Anyway it is a great compilation. So much happiness and positive feelings on two pieces of plastic. Motown meant a lot to me growing up and still do. My favorite label.
Radera