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Looking Back... The Jumping 50's ? 5-LP Vinyl Box Set 50 Classic Rock Roll Hits from the Golden Age of Rock 5 x Vinyl 33RPM LP Records, Stereo | Released: 1972 | Label: Columbia Special Products ? C5 10919 Looking Back... The Jumping 50's is a comprehensive 5-LP box set compilation released by Columbia Special Products in 1972, featuring 50 classic tracks from the golden age of rock and roll. The collection spans the full spectrum of 1950s popular music, including rock and roll, rhythm and blues, doo wop, rockabilly, folk rock, and pop rock from legendary artists who defined the era. This box set captures the explosive energy and cultural revolution of 1950s music, when rock and roll emerged as the dominant force in American popular culture. The collection features performances by some of the most influential artists of the decade, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, The Everly Brothers, The Platters, Pat Boone, Lloyd Price, and many others. Columbia Special Products specialized in creating curated compilation albums for mail-order distribution and retail outlets, making comprehensive collections like this accessible to music fans building home libraries. The box set arrangement allows for a chronological and stylistic journey through the decade that changed popular music forever, from early doo wop harmonies to the emergence of rockabilly and the full flowering of rock and roll as a cultural phenomenon. The stereo recordings preserve the original sound of these landmark performances, many of which became multi-million sellers and established the foundation for all rock music that followed. Artists like Chuck Berry virtually invented the rock and roll guitar style, while Little Richard's explosive vocals and piano work influenced generations of performers. The Everly Brothers' close harmonies bridged country and rock, while doo wop groups like The Platters and The Chordettes demonstrated the sophisticated vocal arrangements that characterized early rock and roll. This collection represents an essential cross-section of 1950s music that continues to influence contemporary artists and remains beloved by collectors and casual listeners alike. Disc 1 SIDE A Sh-Boom The Crew Cuts Blueberry Hill Fats Domino Ain't That A Shame Pat Boone P.S. I Love You The Hilltoppers Happy, Happy Birthday Baby The Tuneweavers SIDE B Long Tall Sally Little Richard The Green Door Jim Lowe Kansas City Wilbert Harrison Mr. Sandman The Chordettes Lawdy Miss Clawdy Lloyd Price Disc 2 SIDE C Sweet Little Sixteen Chuck Berry Come Go With Me The Del Vikings Take A Message To Mary The Everly Brothers Harbor Lights The Platters A Lover's Question Clyde McPhatter SIDE D Personality Lloyd Price Just A Dream Jimmy Clanton Lil' Darlin' The Diamonds Johnny B. Goode Chuck Berry Pink Shoelaces Dodie Stevens Disc 3 SIDE E Wake Up Little Susie The Everly Brothers Red Sails In The Sunset The Platters Kisses Sweeter Than Wine Jimmie Rodgers Sea Of Love Phil Phillips Broken Hearted Melody Sarah Vaughan SIDE F I Almost Lost My Mind Pat Boone Ooh, My Soul Little Richard Born To Be With You The Chordettes I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday Fats Domino Party Doll Buddy Knox Disc 4 SIDE G Sincerely Moonglows The Stroll The Diamonds I'm Gonna Get Married Lloyd Price Book Of Love The Monotones Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat) Paul Evans SIDE H Love Letters In The Sand Pat Boone All I Have To Do Is Dream The Everly Brothers Rockin' Robin Bobby Day Whispering Bells Del Vikings Chanson D' Amour Art and Dottie Todd Disc 5 SIDE I What A Difference A Day Made Dinah Washington Stagger Lee Lloyd Price Honeycomb Jimmie Rodgers Tutti Frutti Little Richard Lollipop The Chordettes SIDE J Bye, Bye Love The Everly Brothers Over And Over Bobby Day Long, Lonely Nights Lee Andrews And The Hearts Eddie My Love The Teen Queens Chantilly Lace The Big Bopper Why This Collection Matters: The 1950s represent the most revolutionary decade in popular music history, when rock and roll emerged from the fusion of rhythm and blues, country, and pop music to create a new sound that captivated teenage audiences and transformed American culture. This box set captures that transformation through 50 essential recordings that defined the era. Artists like Chuck Berry created the template for rock guitar with songs like "Johnny B. Goode" and "Sweet Little Sixteen," while Little Richard's explosive performances on "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally" brought unbridled energy and showmanship to rock and roll. The Everly Brothers' seamless harmonies on "Wake Up Little Susie," "All I Have To Do Is Dream," and "Bye Bye Love" influenced everyone from The Beatles to Simon and Garfunkel. Doo wop groups like The Platters, The Chordettes, and The Moonglows demonstrated sophisticated vocal arrangements that remain beloved today. This collection also documents the era's crossover artists like Pat Boone, who brought rock and roll songs to mainstream audiences, and rhythm and blues pioneers like Lloyd Price, Fats Domino, and Dinah Washington, whose influence extended far beyond the 1950s. Columbia Special Products created this comprehensive retrospective during the early 1970s nostalgia boom, when baby boomers began collecting the music of their youth and introducing it to a new generation. Complete Your Collection: Expand your classic rock and roll collection with this essential 5-LP box set that spans the entire 1950s. Fans who enjoy individual compilations from artists like Chuck Berry, Little Richard, The Everly Brothers, and The Platters will appreciate having 50 classic tracks in one comprehensive package. This box set pairs perfectly with other era compilations and provides an excellent foundation for understanding the roots of rock and roll. The collection serves as an ideal introduction for new listeners discovering 1950s music while offering longtime fans a carefully curated selection of essential tracks. For collectors building comprehensive libraries of rock and roll history, this Columbia Special Products box set represents an accessible entry point to the decade that changed popular music forever. Please refer to all photos as they are part of the description and stated condition. Sale is for described item only. Props seen in photos are not included. If you have any questions, please ask before ordering. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution