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1- When Rock & Roll Was Young (10-CD) by Various Artists

140 original hit recordings by the original artists on 10-CDs! -- $24.98

2- At Last! by Etta James [CD]

$5.33

3- Top Hits of the 60s - Chart Toppers by Various Artists [CD]

$3.98

4- Top Hits of the 50's - Absolute Hits by Various Artists [CD]

A collection of 20 of the biggest pop hits of the 50's. All original hits by the original artists that made them great. Includes the absolute hits "El Paso" by Marty Robbins, "Sixteen Candles" by The Crests and "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" by The Platters. -- $3.98

5- It All Started With Doo Wop: Lovers Never Say Goodbye by Various Artists [CD]

$2.98

6- At the Drive-In: Jan & Dean's Farewell Concert by Various Artists [CD]

Jan & Dean's Final Concert, with friends Fabian, Bobby Vee, Merrilee Rush, The Orlons...and more! -- $5.98

7- Ultimate Collection [Import] by Whitney Houston [CD]

$11.29

8- Tank Full of Blues by Dion [CD]

$11.28

9- In the 1950s (3-CD) by Chuck Berry

$12.96

10- Long Island Harmony by Sountrac [CD]

$4.98

11- WOGL Oldies 98.1FM - Philly Favorites by Various Artists [CD]

The Sound of Philadelphia comes alive on this great volume of Pop and R&B favorites. Included in this collection of 20 hits are gems such as "Rich Girl" by Hall & Oates, "Expressway to Your Heart" by the Soul Survivors, "La La Means I Love You" by The Delfonics and many more. -- $2.98

12- Very Best of Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons by Frankie Valli / The Four Seasons [CD]

$16.13

13- Top Hits of the 60s - Coolest Hits by Various Artists [CD]

$3.98

14- Elvis Presley Limited Edition Shaped CD Box Set by Elvis Presley

Produced by Eclipse Music in 1998, this limited edition shaped compact disc box contains a 24-page booklet with extensive liner notes (20-pages, with a faux black velvet cover), a numbered collector's shaped CD and an acrylic display stand. Each box is hand-numbered in ink, and includes a certificate of authenticity. Only 10,000 were manufactured, and we purchased the ENTIRE remaining inventory of this terrific collector's item directly from the manufacturer. Get 'em while they last! UPDATE: -- $9.95

15- Live New York City (2-CD) by Dion

The 1987 comeback performance - now available for the first time! Joined by Little Steven Van Zandt, Phoebe Snow, Paul Shaffer, Felix Cavaliere and Darlene Love, Dion performs songs from his remarkable six decade career with the showmanship and energy that made him a superstar. Recorded live at Radio City Music Hall. Includes liner notes written by Dion, containing photographs from his own personal collection. -- $11.03

16- Harlem Holiday - NY Rhythm & Blues, Volume 4 by Various Artists [CD]

A collection filled with the close harmonies and great sounds from the finest of New York's Rhythm & Blues and Doo Wop groups. -- $3.98

17- Cloud Nine by The Temptations [CD]

$5.33

18- Captured Live at the Forum by Three Dog Night [CD]

$5.33

19- Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer [CD]

Magnet: "[F]or sheer scuzz-rock viscosity, you couldn't beat VINCEBUS ERUPTUM. Thirty-two minutes' worth of proto-metal, proto-punk, proto-Sub Pop skronk -- did we mention scuzz?" -- $5.33

20- My Love Is Your Love by Whitney Houston [CD]

Rolling Stone: 3.5 (out of 5) "... The former ingenue has some grown-up scars now, singing the marital blues with a bite in her voice that she's never come close to before..." -- $7.03

21- Greatest Hits by Jay & The Americans [CD]

A budget-priced 10-track collection of Jay & The Americans' greatest hits. -- $5.97

22- Greatest Hits by Johnny Rivers [CD]

A budget-priced 10-track collection of Johnny Rivers' greatest hits. -- $4.98

23- Best of Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds of Clay by Gene McDaniels

Gene McDaniels is still remembered as one of the leading Pop-flavored R&B vocalists of his day. He scored his biggest hit in 1961 with "A Hundred Pounds of Clay" and then followed it up with the just as popular "Tower of Strength". All his charted material is here along with rarities and extensive liner notes. -- $9.73

24- Greatest Hits by Sam Cooke [CD]

$7.89

25- Remember the 1950's (3-CD) by Various Artists

$6.98

26- Live At The Apollo 1962 [Remastered & Expanded] by James Brown [CD]

NME (Magazine): Ranked #30 in NME's list of the `Greatest Albums Of All Time.' -- $5.33

27- Pure 60's: The #1 Hits by Various Artists - Pure 60's [CD]

$11.88

28- The Essential Gene Autry (2-CD) by Gene Autry

$12.10

29- The Devotions by The Devotions [CD]

The Devotions deliver their street corner magic on this CD with such great doo wop tracks as "I Believe," "Whispering Bells" and the fabulous "How Do I Speak To An Angel." A must for all group harmony lovers! -- $4.98

30- 20 Great Hits by Tom Jones [CD]

$5.98

31- Steppenwolf by Steppenwolf [CD]

$5.33

32- Greatest Hits by Barry White [CD]

$5.33

33- Together For The First Time - Live by B.B. King / Bobby Bland [CD]

Q: 3 Stars - Good - "...the onstage pleasure they get from each other's music adds excitement and that extra spark..." -- $5.33

34- 60's Pop Hits (3-CD Set) by Various Artists

$11.98

35- Stringsville by Harry Lookofsky [CD]

A jazz classic from the vaults of Atlantic Records. On this recording, Harry Lookofsky is backed by musicians including Hank Jones, Milt Hinton, Elvin Jones, Bob Brookmeyer and Paul Chambers. -- $5.98

36- Tiny Grimes And His Rockin' Highlanders, Volume 2 by Tiny Grimes [CD]

Tiny Grimes played in the jive group The Cats And The Fiddle and was part of the classic Art Tatum Trio before he put together his own group in the late 1940s. Called The Rockin' Highlanders, the group featured Grimes' electric guitar playing as well as the tenor of Red Prysock. -- $2.98

37- Tiny Grimes And Friends by Tiny Grimes [CD]

Tiny Grimes was a drummer and a pianist before he began playing electric guitar in 1938. He was also part of The Cats And The Fiddle, a popular jive group. On this disc, we hear a lot of Grimes' work with that group, as well as his other work with greats such as Johnny Davis, J.B. Summers, and Lionel Robinson. -- $2.98

38- Tiny Grimes And His Rockin' Highlanders, Volume 1 by Tiny Grimes [CD]

Here one of the most electric of electric guitar players joins forces with Screamin' Jay Hawkins, one of rock and soul's most theatrical figures and outrageous performers. -- $2.98

39- Greatest Hits (Audio Cassette) by Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge

$0.99

40- Ultimate Doo Wop Collection, Volume 1 (2-CD) by Various Artists

On this 2-CD set, you'll hear fifty of the greatest Doo Wop tracks ever recorded by the most important Doo Wop artists of all time - "There's a Moon Out Tonight" by the Capris, "In the Still of the Night" by the Five Satins and "Book of Love" by the Monotones are a few among the many. All original recordings by the original artists. -- $14.98

41- Kenny Vance & The Planotones by Kenny Vance and The Planotones [CD]

As one of the original members of Jay & The Americans and the musical coordinator for such classic films as Animal House, Hairspray and Eddie & The Cruisers, Kenny Vance has already left his indelible mark on modern pop music. The Planotones have appeared with the likes of Jay Leno, Connie Francis and Rita Rudner in such establishments as Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Caesar's Palace and the MGM Grand. This modern Doo Wop classic contains such gems as "Your Way," "I' -- $8.43

42- The Best of Bobby Rydell, 1959-1964 (Cameo Parkway) by Bobby Rydell [CD]

The teen idols' teen idol, Rydell is known equally for his youth-oriented hits - including his first, released in 1959, "Kissin' Time" followed by "Wild One," "Swingin' School" as well as his pop/adult repertoire including "Forget Him," "Volare" and "Sway." The package includes 25 tracks including the rare "A Message From Bobby" as well as his version of Lennon and McCartney's "A World Without Love." -- $9.95

43- Today - Volume 1 by Johnny Maestro / The Brooklyn Bridge [CD]

New Studio Recording! The story of Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge is one that spans virtually the entire rock era. It begins with The Crests in the latter half of the 1950s, and continues today through their new recordings and a stage show that is one of the strongest and most popular on the East Coast. -- $9.73

44- Vanilla Doo Wop, Volume 1 by Various Artists [CD]

$7.98

45- Collectors Series by The Outsiders [CD]

The Outsiders had the inside track to the top of the charts in the late '60s. This Cleveland bar band scored their biggest hit "Time Won't Let Me" in 1966. This compilation features the best of their work; you may recognize the voice of lead singer Sonny Geraci - he later led the band Climax ("Precious & Few"). -- $9.73

46- The Best of Chubby Checker, 1959-1963 (Cameo Parkway) by Chubby Checker [CD]

Of course, "The Twist" is included; it's the song that went to #1 on the charts in two different years - 1961 and 1962 - a feat unprecedented and never repeated in Billboard chart history. Chubby's other dance hits that are all here including "The Hucklebuck," "Pony Time," "The Fly," "Limbo Rock," and of course, "Let's Twist Again." Duets with labelmates Dee Dee Sharp ("Slow Twistin'") and Bobby Rydell ("Jingle Bell Rock") are also among the 24 tracks that comprise The Best Of Chubby Checker< -- $10.98

47- 50 Greatest Hits of All Time (2-CD) by Roy Orbison

A 2-CD, 50-track collection of Roy Orbison's biggest hits and lesser-known recordings on the Monument record label. Also included are three earlier sides that he recorded for Sun Records in 1956 - "Ooby Dooby," "Rock House" and "Go! Go! Go!" -- $14.98

48- Five Satins Sing Their Greatest Hits by The Five Satins [CD]

Formed in 1954, The Five Satins went on to become one of the most famous Doo Wop groups of all time. Singing in a style as smooth as their name, they scored hit after hit, the biggest of which, "In The Still Of The Night" (featured on this collection), went on to sell over three million copies. -- $8.98

49- 40th Anniversary (1953-1993) by The Spaniels [CD]

Presented with the Smithsonian Institute R&B Foundation pioneer award in 1991, The Spaniels were one of the most popular Doo Wop groups of their time. This release was recorded in 1993 (forty years after their formation), and celebrates their body of work and longevity as a touring group. -- $8.98

50- Very Best of Jackie DeShannon by Jackie DeShannon [CD]

The extremely versatile Jackie DeShannon has had a tremendous share of musical recognition as both a singer and a songwriter. Here are ten of her most famous recordings, including her huge hits, "Put a Little Love In Your Heart," and "What the World Needs Now Is Love". -- $9.98