Record Description

Russ Hamilton was a Liverpool-born singer-songwriter who achieved remarkable success in 1957 when 'We Will Make Love' became a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic — reaching #2 in the UK and becoming one of the few British acts to chart significantly in America during the pre-Beatles era.
Format: 78 RPM / Shellac / 10"
Label: Oriole CB 1359 — blue/silver label with oval logo
Recording: Electric (1957)
Country: United Kingdom
Pressing: UK Oriole pressing — era confirmed by label design and 'Recdg. First Pubd. 1957' notation. Matrix numbers O.6187 (Side A) and O.6188 (Side B) visible. Pressing generation not confirmed from matrix suffix evidence.
Side A: We Will Make Love (Hulme)
Side B: Rainbow (Hulme)
Surface Grade: VG+
Label Grade: VG+

Condition Notes: Playing surfaces display excellent sheen with only light surface marks consistent with careful play. No chips, cracks, or pressing defects visible on either side. Labels are clean and fully legible with minimal wear. Both sides show the classic Oriole blue/silver design in fine condition. A well-preserved example of this 1957 UK pop hit with orchestra accompaniment directed by Johnny Gregory. Publishers noted as Melcher-Toff (Side A) and Robbins (Side B).
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