Various – 41 Original Hits From The Sound Track Of American Graffiti (2xLP, 1980, MCA Records MCA 2-8001)

Why This Record Matters
The American Graffiti soundtrack helped revive interest in 1950s and early 1960s rock and roll during the 1970s. Its extensive collection of doo wop, rockabilly, and early pop hits became closely associated with the film’s nostalgic atmosphere. The compilation remains a landmark soundtrack release.

Collector Note
1980 US club edition repress on MCA Records. Features 41 original recordings spanning early rock and roll, doo wop, and surf rock. Common but consistently collectible due to the film’s enduring popularity.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Vinyl: VG+ with light surface wear and clean playback surfaces
Sleeve: VG+ with light edge wear and clean overall presentation

Technical Details
Format: 2xVinyl, LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Repress
Label: MCA Records – MCA 2-8001
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: Rock, Stage & Screen
Style: Soundtrack, Rock & Roll, Doo Wop

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Bill Haley And The Comets – (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
A2 The Crests – Sixteen Candles
A3 Del Shannon – Runaway
A4 Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers – Why Do Fools Fall In Love
A5 Buddy Holly – That'll Be The Day
A6 Buster Brown – Fanny Mae
A7 Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids – At The Hop
A8 Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids – She's So Fine
A9 The Diamonds – The Stroll
A10 The Tempos – See You In September

Side B
B1 The Beach Boys – Surfin' Safari
B2 The Fleetwoods – He's The Great Imposter
B3 Chuck Berry – Almost Grown
B4 The Platters – Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
B5 The Diamonds – Little Darlin'
B6 Joey Dee & The Starlighters – Peppermint Twist
B7 The Regents – Barbara Anne
B8 The Monotones – Book Of Love
B9 Buddy Holly – Maybe Baby
B10 Lee Dorsey – Ya Ya
B11 The Platters – The Great Pretender

Side C
C1 Fats Domino – Ain't That A Shame
C2 Chuck Berry – Johnny B. Goode
C3 The Flamingos – I Only Have Eyes For You
C4 The Silhouettes – Get A Job
C5 The Five Satins – To The Aisle
C6 Bobby Freeman – Do You Wanna Dance
C7 Buddy Knox – Party Doll
C8 The Del-Vikings – Come Go With Me
C9 Johnny Burnette – You're Sixteen - You're Beautiful (And You're Mine)
C10 The Clovers – Love Potion No.9

Side D
D1 The Skyliners – Since I Don't Have You
D2 The Big Bopper – Chantilly Lace
D3 Mark Dinning – Teen Angel
D4 Sonny Till & The Orioles – Crying In The Chapel
D5 The Heartbeats – A Thousand Miles Away
D6 The Cleftones – Heart And Soul
D7 Booker T & The MG's – Green Onions
D8 The Platters – Only You (And You Alone)
D9 The Spaniels – Goodnight, Well It's Time To Go
D10 The Beach Boys – All Summer Long

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II
Includes new protective inner and poly outer sleeves
Packed securely for safe delivery

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