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In response to continuing demand, Record Information Services (RIS) has re-printed a limited number of the classic 1982 publication, "British London (American) 45/78 rpm Singles Catalogue, 1949-1982" (from the start of the British label when it was 78 rpm only to the end of the main HL 8000 / 9000 / 10000 series, after which London was re-vamped and falls outside the scope of this publication). Labels of origin are included (usually American) along with the usual Artist, Titles, Month & Year of issue, and all 78 rpm issues are indicated as appropriate. The Felsted (American) singles series is also included, along with London export singles and other miscellaneous series. The exact series listed are:

London L 500 78/45 rpm Singles, L 500 to L 1232 (late 1949 to end of series in early 1954)London HL- 8000 / 9000 / 10000 78/45 rpm Singles, HL 8001 to HL 10582 (early 1954 to early 1982)London Calypso CAY 100 78/45 rpm Singles (1954-1955)London HL- 7000 Export Singles, HL 7001 to HLJ 7127 (1955 to 1971)London SL- 4000 45 rpm Stereo Export Singles (1959)Felsted(-American) AF 100 78/45 rpm Singles, AF 101 to AF 130 (1958-1960)

A very thorough work which includes articles on Label History (a thorough, concise history of London & Felsted), Explanatory Notes with comments on specific records, Export Records, Matrix / Control Numbers, Unissued & Withdrawn Records, 12" Singles, Picture Sleeves, Stereo Singles, Demo Records & Test Pressings, "Pop" Chart Commentary, and Label Design with illustrative pictures.

For many years UK London was a major force in Popular music and this is a must for all collectors of Rock & Roll, R&B, Pop, Soul, etc. singles. Major artists include Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Eddie Cochran, Roy Orbison, Pat Boone, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, The Drifters, The Coasters, Duane Eddy, Bobby Darin, Everly Brothers, Rick(y) Nelson, Slim Whitman, Righteous Brothers, Del Shannon, Johnny & The Hurricanes, Neil Diamond, Al Green, and much, much more.

Approximately A5 size (14.8 x 21 cm, 5¾ x 8¼ inches) card cover, 120 pages, originally published in 1982, this superb quality re-print in 2018.