The Wonder Of Woolworths! Embassy Records Story 1955-1962 2CD

The Wonder Of Woolworths! - The Embassy Records Story 1955-1962 2CD

Embassy Records, the cover versions label sold exclusively in Woolworths, was one of the most successful and profitable UK record labels of the 1950s and '60s.
Retailing at around half the usual price, most Embassy releases sold in their tens - sometimes hundreds - of thousands, and many outsold the UK hit versions of the songs in the UK.
None of their records were allowed to enter charts, due to objections from the established major labels.
This double-disc collection presents a cross-section of their output between 1955 and 1962 - 68 covers of songs that were predominantly US hits prior to charting in the UK.
Includes Maureen Evans’ celebrated Stupid Cupid, which is believed to have out-sold Connie Francis’ chart-topping version in the UK.
There is a thriving collectors’ market for Embassy Records who are sure to love this release.