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We are offering five original albums from the 60s, beloved by the group sounds of the 60s, before the Bee Gees moved on to disco music, as well as a best-of album from their time in Australia. The cases and jackets have yellowing from age (no tobacco smell), but the records are all in good condition.
① [ANTHOLOGY1963-1966] 13 songs TECW-20473 TEICHIKU Japan CD released in 1997
② 1st [BEE GEES 1ST] 14 songs 1967 POCP2225 POLYDOR Japan CD released in 1992
③ 2nd [HORIZONTAL] 12 songs 833 659-2 1968 UK CD released in 1997
④ 3rd [IDEA] 13 songs 833 660-2 1968 UK CD released in 1997
⑤ 4th [ODESSA] 16 songs 1969 POCP2228 POLYDOR Japan CD released in 1992
⑥ 7th [TRAFALGAL] 12 songs 833 786-2 1971 release, UK edition, CD release, 1997
*For detailed song titles, please refer to images 5-10.
①An anthology album from the Bee Gees' early days in Australia. From this time on, there were almost no cover songs, and the album was dominated by original works (only the third song, "Looking Back"), with a relaxed, soft-touch melody that is reminiscent of what they would do later. Among them, "Spicks and Specks" is particularly catchy, and its success became a stepping stone to their advancement into the UK. In the UK, this song was also covered by Merseybeat bands The Searchers and Status Quo. The following year, in 1967, they made their world debut with "New York Mining Disaster." As is well known, this is the best album from the Bee Gees' early days in Australia, when they produced many big hits and classic songs.
②This CD (1ST) is the Bee Gees' memorable first album, a timeless masterpiece! The Bee Gees, a pop group consisting of the three Gibb brothers, Barry, Robin, and Maurice, returned to the UK after their activities in Australia and signed with Polydor Records, releasing their first album in 1967. This masterpiece allows you to fully enjoy the fresh and melancholic melody lines and beautiful harmony world unique to the brothers, which can only be experienced with the early five-member group. It includes the hit songs "Holiday," "To Love Somebody," and "Nobody Sees Anybody." The fifth song is a song similar to "TAXMAN," which has the influence of Revoir. "Holiday" is an important repertoire for TOPPO at Tigers' live shows, and is also covered by GS Happenings Four on the album.
③This CD (HORIZONTAL) is an album released in 1968, and was their breakthrough work. It is a work that combines a strength that is reminiscent of hymns with a sweet melody. Includes hit songs "World" and "Massachusetts". The 10th track has a melody similar to "Drive My Car". During their time in Australia, they also recorded "YOU WANT SEE ME". The first track was covered by the Beavers, who included Hideki Ishihara, on their album. The fifth track was also covered by the Tempters (sung by Hiroshi Oguchi) on their album. "Massachusetts" was also covered by GS Wonders, which included the late Kiyohiko Ozaki. Also, Vicky's "Massachusetts Under the Starry Sky" from "Love is Light Blue" was a great cover.
④This CD (IDEA) was released in 1968 and is the last album by the original members. The melancholic melody line allows you to fully enjoy the essence of 1960s pop music. The beauty of the chorus is unique to them. Includes hit songs "Letters in Prison" and "Joke". Both songs are standard stage repertoire for the Tigers. The other songs are well-defined and can be said to be their best works from their early days. Only the sixth track is not by the Gibb Brothers.
⑤This CD (ODESSA) is a 2-LP concept album produced in 1969 after Vince Melony left the band. It includes the big hits "Melody Fair" and "When the Leaves Were Young". "Melody Fair" became an unseasonable big hit (only in Japan) with the break of the movie "Melody ('71)", and confirmed the popularity of this album. You can hear the Tigers' TOPPO voice (or so you think) in the magnificent strings and chorus. The scene with Tracy Hyde in the movie "When the Leaves Were Young" is also memorable.
⑥This CD (TRAFALGAR) is the seventh album released in 1971. It includes "Heartbreak Days", which was the first US No. 1 hit, and others. The songwriting is also outstanding. This album is supported in Japan even at a time when the popularity of the album was starting to decline in other countries.
TOWRE RECORD etc. Liner notes
●As a bonus, we will include the above-mentioned "Melody" (1971) Blu-ray DISC 107 min (although it was recorded at home). Starting with the Bee Gees' "IN THE MORNING", "Melody Fair" and "When the Leaves Were Young" envelop young Mark Rester and Tracy Hyde. CSN&Y's "Teach Your Children" also became famous through this movie.
We are listing these items for inventory adjustment, but unfortunately we will not sell them separately. Please purchase as a set of 6. Although they have been carefully stored, the discs are clean, but they have been stored for a long time, so please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive. No claims or returns please. We will try to ship quickly.