THE HOLLIES: HOLLIES LIVE HITS /POST GRAHAM NASH /GORGEOUS /POLYDOR /*RAREST*

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This vinyl record features the iconic music of The Hollies, with their classic rock, British invasion, and pop rock style. The record is from the 1980s and has been well-preserved, with an excellent (EX) inlay condition and near mint (NM or M-) record grading. The 12" record size has a speed of 33 RPM and is in stereo format, with black vinyl material and a cardboard sleeve case type. The record label is Polygor, and the release title is "Hollies Live Hits". The album features original inner sleeve and original cover, making it a rare find for any collector. The catalogue number is 2383 428 SUPER, and the release year is 1983. This LP is a must-have for any fan of The Hollies or lovers of classic rock and pop rock music.

The Hollies are an English  and pop band formed in 1962. One of the leading British groups of the 1960s and into the mid-1970s, they are known for their distinctive three-part  style. Singer  and rhythm guitarist/singer  founded the band as a -type group in , although some of the band members came from towns further north, in east . Nash left the group in 1968 to co-form , though he has reunited with the Hollies on occasion. As well as Clarke and Nash other members have included lead guitarist , rhythm guitarist  (who replaced Nash), bassists  and , and drummers Don Rathbone and .

They enjoyed considerable popularity in the UK and Europe during the mid-1960s with a string of hits that included "", "" (both 1964), "" (1965; their first of two UK number ones), "" (1965) and "" (1966), although they did not achieve US chart success until "" was released in 1966. The group went on to have periodic success on both sides of the  over the next decade with hits such as "" (1966), "", "" (both 1967), "" (1969), "" (1972) and "" (1974). "He Ain't Heavy" reached number one on the  following a 1988 re-release. Overall, the Hollies had over 30 charting singles reach the UK Singles Chart, 22 on the US , and 21 on the chart of  magazine in Canada.

The Hollies are one of the few UK groups of the early 1960s, along with , who have never disbanded and continue to record and perform. In recognition of their achievements, the Hollies were inducted into the  in 2010.