{"product_id":"various-artists-rock-roll-the-early-days-1985-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Various Artists – Rock \u0026 Roll: The Early Days (1985) Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock \u0026amp; Roll: The Early Days brings together twelve recordings from the formative years of rock and roll. Released by RCA in 1985, the compilation features Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and other artists whose recordings helped define the sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the vocal harmonies of The Chords’ “Sh-Boom” to the driving energy of “Tutti Frutti” and “Great Balls of Fire”, the selection spans rhythm and blues, rockabilly and piano-led rock and roll. This mono vinyl edition features colourful pinball-themed sleeve artwork and historical notes by Gregg Geller, dated April 1985. The front cover also carries a digitally remastered marking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand-Out Tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElvis Presley, “That’s All Right”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lean, lively performance that blends blues roots with a buoyant rhythmic feel. Presley’s relaxed vocal delivery makes it a distinctive entry point into the collection’s rockabilly side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuck Berry, “Maybelline”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fast-moving combination of guitar-led rhythm and vivid storytelling. Berry’s energetic delivery gives the track a sense of motion that suits the compilation’s spirited character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Richard, “Tutti Frutti”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn explosive vocal performance with an unmistakable opening call. Its pounding rhythm and exuberant delivery capture the excitement at the heart of early rock and roll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerry Lee Lewis, “Great Balls of Fire”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fiery piano-led highlight filled with rhythmic punch and playful confidence. Lewis’s animated performance makes it one of the collection’s most immediately engaging selections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBill Haley and His Comets, “(We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bright, propulsive track built around a steady dance rhythm and an accessible refrain. It provides a natural bridge between the compilation’s rhythm-and-blues influences and its rock-and-roll focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1thwv_191\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Various Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Rock \u0026amp; Roll: The Early Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1985, compilation release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: RCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: PL 85463\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio: Mono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl colour: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Rock \u0026amp; Roll \/ Rockabilly \/ Rhythm \u0026amp; Blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1980s release, featuring earlier recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve notes: Gregg Geller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcode: 0035628546319\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: VG+\/VG+, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/pages\/condition-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCondition Grading Guide\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/1980s-vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003e1980s Vinyl\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, our full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eVinyl Records\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range, or our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/compact-discs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCompact Discs\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59499445780828,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/Various_Artists_Rock_Roll_The_Early_Days_1985_Vinyl_LP_Record.jpg?v=1791983953","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/various-artists-rock-roll-the-early-days-1985-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}