Original Golden Hits Of The Great Groups-Volume III
Various
- Artist
- Various
- Label
- Mercury
- Catalog number
- MGH 25007
- Format
- LP · Compilation
- Country
- US
- Released
- 1964
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
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The Original Golden Hits Of The Great Groups series was released by Mercury Records in the early 1960s to capitalize on the enduring popularity of 1950s vocal groups. This third volume, catalog number MGH 25007, was issued in 1964 as part of a compilation strategy intended to package classic doo-wop and rhythm and blues tracks for a generation transitioning into the mid-sixties pop landscape.
The design of the album reflects the functional, straightforward aesthetic typical of mid-century budget-friendly compilation records. It relied on simple typography and iconic branding to signal value to consumers who were looking to collect their favorite hits in one place. While the series did not feature the elaborate cover art of modern concept albums, it remains a notable historical artifact of how major labels archived the legacy of the vocal group era during the early years of the British Invasion.
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