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Various Artists – Rock Invasion (1956–1969) (1978) Format: 12" Vinyl LP • Condition: VG+ / VG+ - Vinyl: Strong VG+ with deep gloss, clean purple London Collector Series labels, and faint paper sleeve marks that do not affect playback. - Sleeve: VG+ to EX jacket featuring the iconic amphibious assault beach landing artwork, solid spine, and clean edges. • Pressing Details: - Label: London Records (Collector Series Purple/Blue Label) - Catalog #: LC 50012 (Cover: RC 500 / Matrix: ZAL 15804 TH / ZAL 15805 TH) - Year / Country: 1978 / US Original Pressing - Pressing Plant: Columbia Terre Haute ("TH" label code & "T1" runout etch) - Mastering: Mastered at Sterling Sound ("STERLING" stamped in dead wax). - Label Typos / Rarities: Features the 1st pressing label typo spelling track 4 as "BLACK IS BLCAK", and includes rare early master tracks marked with (*) released for the first time on LP here. • Tracklist: Side 1: 1. Rod Stewart – "Good Morning Little School Girl" (1964) (2:07) 2. The Fortunes – "You've Got Your Troubles" (1965) (3:20) 3. Lonnie Donegan – "Rock Island Line" (1956) (2:25) 4. Los Bravos – "Black Is Black" (1966) (2:58) 5. The Graham Bond Organization – "Long Tall Shorty" (1964) (2:23) [Feat. Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker] 6. Andrew Loog Oldham Orchestra – "Da Doo Ron Ron" (1964) (2:20) Side 2: 1. The Nashville Teens – "Tobacco Road" (1964) (2:35) 2. Joe Cocker – "I'll Cry Instead" (1964) (1:43) [Beatles cover] 3. The Small Faces – "What'cha Gonna Do About It" (1966) (2:11) 4. The Marmalade – "Reflections Of My Life" (1969) (4:20) 5. Unit 4 + 2 – "Concrete And Clay" (1965) (2:10) 6. The Zombies – "Tell Her No" (1965) (2:08) • Recent eBay Sold Comps: - $8.00 – $15.00 (Recent verified sales for clean VG+ to EX copies on London Records) • Notes & Keywords: - Rare London Records Collector Series archival release tracing the roots and peak of the British Invasion and UK mod/freakbeat scenes. Showcases landmark early singles, including Rod Stewart's first solo 1964 single, Joe Cocker's rare 1964 debut single (covering The Beatles), Steve Marriott with The Small Faces, and The Graham Bond Organisation (featuring future Cream legends Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker). - Keywords: Rock Invasion, London Records, LC 50012, British Invasion, Rod Stewart, The Small Faces, Steve Marriott, Joe Cocker, The Zombies, Graham Bond, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Cream, Los Bravos, Lonnie Donegan, Skiffle, Mod Beat, Freakbeat, Sterling Sound, Vinyl LP. -------------------------------------------------- 🚚 Fast 1-day shipping in sturdy record mailers. 📦 Orders bundle automatically to save on shipping! 🏷️ Feel free to use the offer feature to receive a discount on any record in the store.