K-Tel: Original Stars, Original Hits (1977) and 50 similar items

Catalog Number: TU-2530 Condition Details: Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); name written near bottom-center on back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); bottom seam partially split. Spine shows wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: The Things We Do For Love (10cc ) Rich Girl (Daryl Hall John Oates ) Year Of The Cat (Al Stewart ) Torn Between Two Lovers (Mary MacGregor ) A Little Bit More (Dr. Hook ) Love Me (Yvonne Elliman ) So In To You (Atlanta Rhythm Section ) Devil Woman (Cliff Richard ) Slow Dancin' Don't Turn Me On (Addrisi Brothers ) I'm Your Boogie Man (KC The Sunshine Band ) Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (Part 1) (Tavares ) Don't Leave Me This Way (Thelma Houston ) Coal Town (The Stanky Brown Group ) The World Is A Ghetto (War ) Theme From "Roots" (Quincy Jones ) Hard Luck Woman (Kiss ) Tryin' To Love Two (William Bell ) Couldn't Get It Right (Climax Blues Band ) About The Record: K-Tel: Original Stars, Original Hits is a notable K-Tel release featuring 18 popular tracks from the mid-1970s, marking a shift from the label?s typical 20-song format. It includes top-10 hits by artists like KC the Sunshine Band (I?m Your Boogie Man), Thelma Houston (Don?t Leave Me This Way), and Al Stewart (Year of the Cat), with four songs reaching No. 1 on the pop charts. The album reflects a mix of pop, rock, and disco, capturing the diverse musical landscape of the era. While most tracks are slightly edited with early fades, the edits are less severe than in previous K-Tel releases, though Don?t Leave Me This Way and Year of the Cat have more noticeable alterations. Overall, it offers a nostalgic snapshot of 1970s AM radio hits, praised for its value and song selection akin to modern "Now" compilations.