Various – The Big Beach Sound (LP, Compilation, 1983, Era Records BU 5690)

Why This Record Matters
The Big Beach Sound collects a strong selection of classic vocal group, soul, and rhythm & blues recordings from the 1950s and 1960s. The compilation features enduring favorites from The Drifters, Jerry Butler, Mary Wells, The Impressions, and other influential artists.

Collector Note
1983 US compilation on Era Records, catalog number BU 5690. Offers a broad survey of popular rhythm & blues and pop recordings associated with the beach music tradition.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean playing surfaces and light signs of use
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf and handling wear

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Label: Era Records (5) – BU 5690
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Rhythm & Blues

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
A1 Jerry Butler – He Will Break Your Heart
A2 The Drifters – Up On The Roof
A3 Mary Wells – My Guy
A4 The Clovers – Love Potion Number Nine
A5 The Fantastics – Something Old, Something New
A6 Etta James – Pushover
A7 Archie Bell & The Drells – Tighten Up
B1 New York City – I'm Doing Fine Now
B2 The Impressions – For Your Precious Love
B3 Barbara Lewis – Hello Strangers
B4 The O'Kaysions – Girl Watcher
B5 The Tymes – So Much In Love
B6 Jerry Butler – Moon River
B7 The Drifters – Under The Boardwalk

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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