Hard To Find Jukebox Classics: Stereo Explosion Vol. 4 Early 60s Pop

This FAKE STEREO stuff is the best I've heard.

If you're an audiophile you will you enjoy what today's technology can do re imaging stereo from original mono 45 versions of the hits. All these comps have something to offerI have purchased many volumes of these cds by eric records and accompanying labels

A Great CD With A Lot of Rare Songs .you just don't hear anymore, even on the oldies Station♥️

An excellent CD release filled with new stereo mixes that any serious oldies music collector needs to hear and add to their music collection. This volume focuses on pop hits from the early 60s. Music fans of this era have heard most if not all of these 28 top 40 hits before but never sounding as good as they do here.This compilation starts off with the original 1961 hit version of “Runaway” which was a huge chart topper for Del Shannon that was only ever mono until now. A stereo alternate version has appeared on CD, but now we have the actual hit version in wonderful stereo. Also included is “So Long Baby,” another first time stereo Del Shannon tune that should have been a bigger hit and sounds marvelous in stereo.A previous stereo mix of the Miracles’ breakout 1961 hit “Shop Around” sounded odd and muddy. This new stereo mix finally sounds clear and full. Fans of the Tamla Motown sound will be pleased with this new and improved gem.One song that many collectors have been clamoring to finally hear in stereo is “Baby Don’t Go” by Sonny & Cher. From the harmonica opening to the duo’s harmonies this stereo mix has to be one of the highlights of this disc. Love it!Several Cameo/Parkway tracks that collectors have only dreamed of hearing in stereo have been included. The Dovells’ “Bristol Stomp” and the Orlons’ “Don’t Hang Up” are two toe tappers that sound impressive in first time stereo.Fans of the 60s girl groups will be pleased to see two classics by the Cookies appearing here in first time stereo. The catchy “Chains” and “Don’t Say Nothin’ Bad (About My Baby)” never sounded this good. Truly fantastic in stereo.An interesting new stereo mix is the hit 45 version of the Beach Boy’s “Be True To Your School” from late 1963. The LP version has appeared in stereo but the 45 and LP versions were two different takes. Up until now the single version has only appeared in mono. This new stereo mix is a real treat.A true rarity on this new release is the unedited version of Emilio Pericoli’s “Al Di La” from 1962. This top 10 hit was issued in the U.S. on a mono 45 on the Warner label. This fantastic stereo mix is the European unedited version that runs a minute longer and includes an organ solo not on the U.S. hit. Very cool.“Tobacco Road” by the Nashville Teens is another track that collectors have been waiting forever to hear in stereo. You have to turn up the volume to listen to this rocking stereo version. Well worth the wait.Closing the disc is an outstanding first time stereo mix of “Ronnie” by the 4 Seasons. This Jersey Boys top 10 hit was only issued in mono in 1964. This new mix highlights the song’s beautiful harmonies, drum fills and instrumental flourishes. A strong finish that leaves you wanting to hear more new stereo mixes of this caliber.The majority of these tunes have only been heard in original mono since they were first issued decades ago. This release is a revelation in sound. Can’t wait to hear more.

First, Bill Buster and his ERIC Records have long been bringing us rare recordings, kinda specializing in putting out true stereo versions of hit records long before DES had even been thought of. Bill had also been a producer of original records himself.Maybe all this nostalgia for oldies have originated after the movie "American Graffiti" came out, but the demand for oldies has been strong ever since. If all these compilations weren't still popular, they still wouldn't still keep bring new ones out.These 4 new CD's of "Stereo Explosion" are excellent in every way. The new DES stereo versions are no exception. Just as in the difference between old mono and stereo records, the new stereo DES recordings bring out aspects of recordings where some of the sound had become buried in the folded down and mono mixes.People don't realize that multi-track recording existed back in the 1930's, but stereo wouldn't be invented for another couple of decades. With the introduction of magnetic recording tape, technology progressed rapidly. 2-track tape machines arrived in the 1950's which led to 3-track and before 1960, Ampex provided 8-track tape decks for the likes of Les Paul and also Atlantic Records. Many artists/companies were only interested in making great mono singles, so their stereo output was pretty sparse and mostly limited to LP's and albums on tape. These new CD's have brought the old dull mono records into the stereo format. Afterall, most people have 2 ears and like to give them something to listen to.If you like oldies and great sounding music, you need to get these 4 CD's. Even the younger people are eating them up!

This is one of four new releases from the geniuses at Hit Parade Records and, I will admit, this one is my favorite. It concentrates on 1959-64-the era when I got serious about records. I bought all these records when they were new and to hear them in true stereo, well, it was worth the 60+ years wait!There are so many favorites but the top of the top to me are “So Long Baby” (Del’s 3rd hit), “I Saw Linda Yesterday” (Dickey Lee’s best), “Baby, Don’t Go” (Sonny & Cher’s second best record-best is “Have I Stayed Too Long” which has never been in stereo-and yes, that’s a hint), and one of my favorites from the great fall of ’61 “Bristol Stomp”. And then there is “Pretty Little Angel Eyes”. One of Phil Spector’s greatest creations from the summer of ’61, this true stereo version is other worldly. Hearing this in true stereo after 60 years is one of those things that makes life worth living! I also need to mention “Just One Look”, Doris Troy’s only hit and what a jewel in stereo. And “Be True To Your School”-the single version never before in stereo. And so much more. Just buy this and you’ll see what I mean. And try listening on headphones. You’ll be amazed!

While I admire the individuals who master these old songs to provide some degree of separation, in many cases with the selections here, they are mastered bass heavy. Just as an example, I compared the TRUE STEREO alternate take of Del Shannon's 'RUNAWAY" which is commonly mistakenly reissued by record companies. The song on this CD is overly BOOMY compared to Big Top's official stereo mix. By boosting the bass on a song it has the opposite effect of reducing the treble and that's what's obvious here with clarity suffering as a consequence. Sadly it's not the only example on this CD, or any of the other volumes in this series. This will be the last time I order any of these releases.;

First song has to much bass.Rest of the cd is find

What I like about HIT PARADE RECORDS CDs is they have good liner notes. They give interesting info about certain songs that weren't high on the Billboard charts but were reginal hits in various areas. The stereo versions are fantastic. They breath new life into music you already enjoy.

perfect

I love most of these Eric Record issues and this one has some of my favourite 45 singles such as Del Shannon hit singles Runaway, So Long Baby, Pretty Little Angel Eyes (Curtis Lee), I Understand (G-clefs) all in DES (digitally extracted stereo). I subscribe to e-mails from Eric Records via Bill Buster, producer and you can always send recommendations for mono singles to be 'DES'. I gave up Troy Shondell - This Time, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and I Understand. His return e-mail stated that Curtis Lee was to be included anyway and he was listening to the stereo version typing my e-mail. However, I understand by the G-clefs had too many soft background choruses, so no to that. When this CD was issued, there it was - the G-clefs. I am claiming this one and chuffed. If you hear Runaway on any other comp, then know it is the stereo take 2 recording and not the original hit single version.

This has 28 pop tracks, all in stereo, so there's bound to be something for everyone.

Eric Records continues their excellent mono to stereo process. An excellent addition to their catalogue.