^Various Artists (2003). The Golden Age of American Rock 'N' Roll: Special Novelty Edition, Ace Records UK. Amazon. UPC 029667198028 (revised Nov 2014)
^Various Artists - Golden Age Of American Rock n Roll - Special Novelty Ed. (Music CD)Base. UPC 029667198028 (revised Oct 2014)
After ten outstanding volumes in their "Golden Age Of American Rock and Roll" series, much to the chagrin of collectors, Ace pulled the plug on the series. However, they have continued to please us die-hard collectors and casual listeners alike with the likes of their "Country Edition" based on the "Golden Age" discs and now, with this "Novelty Edition".Novelty compilations abound in the CD reissue marketplace but in Ace's true fashion, while including some of the ubiquitous tunes, here are found several r..
The series of "Golden Age of American Rock & Roll" released byACE couldn't have a better end. During the past 15 years theyhave delighted us with a series of 10 CD's with 30 songs eachremembering the Rock & Roll era mostly with minor top hits between 1954 and 1963. One reason for their tremendous successis the superb quality of all the recordings no matter fromwhat year the original song was. Now besides these series of 10CD's from the R&R era they have launched another 2 specialeditions with the same title..
I am a enthousiastic collector, and have almost all the Time Life rock n roll stuff, as well as Eric Records cds of this era. Although they are essential to any 50s 60s collection, nothing can top ACE series.I could comment like this on all the 50s remasters of this fabulous record label, not only their other editions, but especially the Golden Age of American Rock n roll. I can not add anything to the positive reviews than simply summing up my personal view:30 tracks per cd! (Time life is also excellent, b..