Up for sale is an original 1986 UK double LP compilation, "The Originals – 32 All-Time Classic Greats", released on Towerbell Records (Catalogue No. TVDLP 14). Advertised on TV in the mid-1980s, this 32-track 2xLP collection brings together original 1960s soul and Motown classics from Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Sam Cooke, Four Tops, James Brown, and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas.
What's Included: • Vinyl: 2 x 12" black vinyl LPs (33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo) with classic silver/grey Towerbell Records labels (TVDLP 14-A, 14-B, 14-C, 14-D). • Sleeve: Original black gatefold outer sleeve with inside essay by Bob Fisher and original white paper inner sleeves.
Condition (Honest Visual Grade — VG+ / VG+): • Vinyl: Very Good Plus (VG+) — Both discs retain a lovely clean gloss with only light, superficial hairline paper marks visible under bright light. Labels are crisp and clean. • Gatefold Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) — Bright front/back typography and clean inside gatefold text, with honest corner/edge rubbing (including light corner wear at the bottom corners) and a small surface scuff/sticker mark on the back black panel (clearly shown in the close-up photos).
Tracklist: • Side One: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Going To A Go-Go | The Temptations – Ain't Too Proud To Beg | Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is | Diana Ross & The Supremes – You Can't Hurry Love | The Impressions – People Get Ready | Sam Cooke – You Send Me | Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours | James Brown – Sex Machine • Side Two: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – Dancing In The Street | Gene Chandler – Duke Of Earl | Four Tops – Reach Out I'll Be There | Gladys Knight & The Pips – I Heard It Through The Grapevine | Isley Brothers – This Old Heart Of Mine | William Bell & Judy Clay – Private Number | The Tams – Hey Girl Don't Bother Me | Jimmy Ruffin – What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted • Side Three: Robert Parker – Barefootin' | Little Eva – The Loco-Motion | Eddie Floyd – Knock On Wood | Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – You've Really Got A Hold On Me | Bobby 'Blue' Bland – The Thrill Is Gone | Lee Dorsey – Working In The Coalmine | Rufus Thomas – Do The Funky Chicken | Isley Brothers – Take Some Time Out For Love • Side Four: Betty Everett – It's In His Kiss | Dixie Cups – Chapel Of Love | Ruby And The Romantics – Our Day Will Come | Velvelettes – Needle In A Haystack | Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tears Of A Clown | Eddie Holman – Hey There Lonely Girl | Marvelettes – Please Mr. Postman | Junior Walker & The Allstars – Shot Gun
Postage & Packing: Your records will be packed safely in a sturdy cardboard record mailer with extra card stiffeners. Both discs will be removed from the gatefold sleeve (inside their inner sleeves) to prevent any seam splits during transit.
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