The Hit Story of British Pop

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Tracklist

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1CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Puppet on a String
recording of:
Puppet on a String
writer:
Phil Coulter and Bill Martin (Scottish songwriter & producer)
Sandie Shaw2:23
2Sunny Afternoon
recording of:
Sunny Afternoon
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Davray Music Ltd., Carlin (in 1984) and Davray (publisher) (in 1984)
The Kinks3:31
3Sugar and Spice
recording of:
Sugar and Spice
lyricist and composer:
Fred Nightingale
The Searchers2:15
4Build Me Up Buttercup
recording of:
Build Me Up Buttercup
writer:
Mike d’Abo (English singer‐songwriter, former frontman of Manfred Mann) and Tony Macaulay
publisher:
A. Schroeder Music Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Catalogue Partnership, EMI United Partnership Ltd., Immediate Music Ltd. and Welbeck Music (publisher)
The Foundations3:00
5When the Sun Comes Shinin’ Thru
Long John Baldry3:29
6Mocking Bird Hill
recording of:
Mockin’ Bird Hill
lyricist and composer:
Vaughn Horton (from 1929 until 1930)
publisher:
Southern Music Publ. Co. Ltd.
Migil Five2:46
7All the Love in the World
Consortium2:49
8Ya Ya Twist
vocals:
Petula Clark (English singer & actress) (in 1961)
orchestra:
Peter Knight et son orchestre (in 1961)
recording of:
Ya ya twist (french version) (in 1961)
lyricist:
Georges Aber and Lucien Morisse (Lyricist and radio producer)
composer:
Lee Dorsey, Clarence Lewis and Morgan Robinson
translated version of:
Ya, Ya
Petula Clark2:14
9That Same Old Feeling
recording of:
That Same Old Feeling
writer:
Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod (producer & songwriter, partner of Tony Macaulay)
Pickettywitch3:04
10Tomorrow
vocals:
Sandie Shaw (in 1966)
recording of:
Tomorrow (in 1966)
lyricist and composer:
Chris Andrews (UK singer-songwriter)
Sandie Shaw2:51
11Till the End of the Day
recording of:
Till the End of the Day
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Davray Music (publisher) and Rightsong Music Inc.
The Kinks2:18
12You’re Such a Good Looking WomanJoe Dolan2:54
13Colour of My Love
recording of:
The Colour of My Love
writer:
Paul Ryan (UK singer, songwriter & producer)
Jefferson2:33
14In the Summertime
recording of:
In the Summertime
lyricist and composer:
Ray Dorset
publisher:
Associated Music International Ltd., Bovina Music Inc., Broadley Music (International) Ltd. (PRS), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI April Music Inc., Our Music Ltd. (possibly aka Our Music Ltd., associated mostly with Mungo Jerry), Satellite Music Ltd., Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995), Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
Mungo Jerry3:34
15When You Walk in the Room
cover recording of:
When You Walk in the Room
lyricist and composer:
Jackie DeShannon
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Unart Catalog Inc., EMI United Partnership Ltd., Metric Music Company (publisher), フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department), SBK Songs (publisher) (in 1987) and United Partnership Ltd. (in 1987)
The Searchers22:20
16Something Missing
Petula Clark2:36
17Girl Don’t Come
vocals:
Sandie Shaw (in 1964)
recording of:
Girl Don’t Come (in 1964)
lyricist and composer:
Chris Andrews (UK singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Glissando Music Ltd.
Sandie Shaw2:11
18Down the Dustpipe
engineer:
Alan Florence
producer:
John Schroeder (English composer, arranger, orchestra leader, record producer, author and A&R chief)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PRT (UK label) (in 1970) and Pye Records Ltd. (company owning the label Pye Records) (in 1970)
recording of:
Down the Dustpipe
lyricist and composer:
Carl Groszman
publisher:
Valley Music Ltd (publisher)
Status Quo2:04
19Nothing Comes Easy
vocals:
Sandie Shaw (in 1966)
Sandie Shaw2:28
20Lola
recording of:
Lola
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks) (in 1970-04)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Carlin (in 1970, in 1984) and Davray (publisher) (in 1970, in 1984)
The Kinks24:06
2CD
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1You Really Got Me
producer:
Shel Talmy (in 1964-07)
additional piano:
Perry Ford (English pop singer) (in 1964-07)
bass guitar:
Pete Quaife (Kinks' bass guitarist) (in 1964-07)
drums (drum set):
Bobby Graham (UK pop/rock session drummer and producer, 1940–2009) (in 1964-07)
guitar:
Harry Fryer (in 1964-07)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Dave Davies (lead guitarist, backing (and occasional lead) singer for The Kinks) (in 1964-07)
guitar [rhythm guitar], harmonica, keyboard and lead vocals:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks) (in 1964-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1964)
miscellaneous support:
PRT Records (PRT (Precision Records & Tapes) was formerly Pye Records) (task: Courtesy of / c/o Celebrity Licensing, Inc.)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1964-07)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1964 (recordings) (number: 13), NME: 50 Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time (2012-10-25) (number: 20), Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time (2026-05-04) (number: 36), VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 57), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 82), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 162) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 176)
recording of:
You Really Got Me (in 1964-07)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd. and Jay Boy
The Kinks4.252:12
2Sweets for My Sweet
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pye International (in 1963)
cover recording of:
Sweets for My Sweet
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Pomus Songs Inc. and Trio Music Company
The Searchers3.52:22
3I’ll Stop at Nothing
vocals:
Sandie Shaw (in 1965)
recording of:
I’ll Stop at Nothing (in 1965)
lyricist and composer:
Chris Andrews (UK singer-songwriter)
Sandie Shaw2:50
4Michelle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Northern Songs Ltd. (in 1965)
cover recording of:
Michelle (in 1965-12)
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
Northern Songs Ltd. and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020)
The Overlanders2:21
5I’m Counting on You
Petula Clark2:24
6Tossing and Turning
recording of:
Tossing and Turning
composer:
John Carter (songwriter & producer, b. 1942), Perry Ford (English pop singer) and Ken Lewis (manager/songwriter for 60s groups, incl. Flower Pot Men)
publisher:
EMI Virgin Music Publishing Australia P/L
Ivy League2:25
7In the Bad Bad Old Days
recording of:
In the Bad Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me)
writer:
Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod (producer & songwriter, partner of Tony Macaulay)
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd. and Interworld Music Ltd.
The Foundations3:30
8Make Me an IslandJoe Dolan2:58
9Counting TeardropsEmile Ford & the Checkmates2:18
10Death of a Clown
recording of:
Death of a Clown
writer:
Dave Davies (lead guitarist, backing (and occasional lead) singer for The Kinks) and Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Davray Music Ltd., Hi-Count Music, Noma Music and Noma Music Inc.
Dave Davies3:04
11Pictures of Matchstick Men
recording of:
Pictures of Matchstick Men
lyricist and composer:
Francis Rossi
publisher:
BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Valley Music Ltd (publisher)
Status Quo3:04
12He’s in Town
recording of:
He’s in Town
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!)
Rockin’ Berries2:34
13Colours
recording of:
Colours
lyricist and composer:
Donovan Leitch (Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist)
publisher:
Donovan Music Ltd. and Songs of Peer, Ltd. (ASCAP)
Donovan2:44
14The Party’s Over
cover recording of:
The Party’s Over (Bells Are Ringing)
lyricist:
Betty Comden and Adolph Green
composer:
Jule Styne
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Stratford Music Corporation and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
part of:
Bells Are Ringing (stage musical)
Lonnie Donegan2:42
15Dedicated Follower of Fashion
recording of:
Dedicated Follower of Fashion
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Carlin Music Corporation, Davray Music (publisher) and Rightsong Music Inc.
The Kinks3:01
16Have I the Right
recording of:
Have I the Right
writer:
Alan Blaikley and Ken Howard (English songwriter, one half of the songwrting team Ken Howard & Alan Blaikley, author and television director)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Ivy Music Ltd.
The Honeycombs2:56
17What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For
recording of:
What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?
lyricist:
Howard Johnson (songwriter / lyricist) and Joseph McCarthy (lyricist, 1885–1943)
composer:
James V. Monaco
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd.
part of:
Irene (the musical)
Emile Ford & the Checkmates22:05
18Goodbye My Love
recording of:
Goodbye My Love (Simington/Swearingen/Mosley; The Searchers)
composer:
Robert Mosely (US rhythm & blues singer/songwriter), Lamar Simington and Leroy Swearingen
The Searchers2:55
19Ain’t That Funny
recording of:
Ain’t That Funny
writer:
Les Vandyke
Jimmy Justice2:02
20In My Chair
producer:
John Schroeder (English composer, arranger, orchestra leader, record producer, author and A&R chief)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pye Records Ltd. (company owning the label Pye Records) (in 1970) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1970)
recording of:
In My Chair
writer:
Robert Keith Young (UK musician & author, Young & Moody; Status Quo) and Francis Rossi
publisher:
Valley Music Ltd (publisher)
Status Quo3:16
3CD
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1Baby, Now That I’ve Found You
recording of:
Baby Now That I’ve Found You
lyricist and composer:
Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod (producer & songwriter, partner of Tony Macaulay)
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., Belmont (publisher), BMG Music Pub. Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Sony/ATV Music Pub. Ltd.
The Foundations2:35
2There’s Always Something There to Remind Me
vocals:
Sandie Shaw (in 1964)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pye International (in 1964) and Pye Records (in 1964)
cover recording of:
(There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me (in 1964)
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Blue Seas Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (Hal David) (not for release label use! see annotation), Carlin Music Corporation, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Intersong Music, JAC Music Co., Inc., New Hidden Valley Music Co., フジパシフィック音楽出版 BMG事業部 (until 2014-12-31), フジパシフィック音楽出版 第2事業部 (Fujipacific Music Publishing Division 2) (until 2014-12-31), フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc., BMG Division) (from 2015-01-01 to present) and フジパシフィックミュージック 第2事業部 (Fujipacific Music, Inc. Division 2) (from 2015-01-01 to present)
recording of:
(There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Blue Seas Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (Hal David) (not for release label use! see annotation), Carlin Music Corporation, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Intersong Music, JAC Music Co., Inc., New Hidden Valley Music Co., フジパシフィック音楽出版 BMG事業部 (until 2014-12-31), フジパシフィック音楽出版 第2事業部 (Fujipacific Music Publishing Division 2) (until 2014-12-31), フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc., BMG Division) (from 2015-01-01 to present) and フジパシフィックミュージック 第2事業部 (Fujipacific Music, Inc. Division 2) (from 2015-01-01 to present)
Sandie Shaw42:42
3All Day and All of the Night
producer:
Shel Talmy
bass guitar:
Pete Quaife (Kinks' bass guitarist) (on 1964-09-23)
drums (drum set):
Bobby Graham (UK pop/rock session drummer and producer, 1940–2009) (on 1964-09-23)
guitar:
Dave Davies (lead guitarist, backing (and occasional lead) singer for The Kinks) (on 1964-09-23)
piano:
Perry Ford (English pop singer) (on 1964-09-23)
background vocals:
Johnny B. Great (on 1964-09-23)
lead vocals:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks) (on 1964-09-23)
publisher:
Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1964)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1964 (recordings) (number: 23)
recording of:
All Day and All of the Night (on 1964-09-23)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd., Jay Boy and Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd.
The Kinks4.552:21
4Catch the Wind
recording of:
Catch the Wind
lyricist and composer:
Donovan Leitch (Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist)
publisher:
Donovan Music, Peer Music UK Ltd and Southern Music (publisher)
Donovan2:15
5Ice in the Sun
recording of:
Ice in the Sun
writer:
Ronnie Scott (a British pop music promoter, group manager and songwriter) and Marty Wilde
publisher:
Valley Music Ltd (publisher)
Status Quo2:12
6Funny How Love Can Be
recording of:
Funny How Love Can Be
writer:
John Carter (songwriter & producer, b. 1942) and Ken Lewis (manager/songwriter for 60s groups, incl. Flower Pot Men)
Ivy League2:06
7When My Little Girl Is SmilingJimmy Justice2:24
8Waterloo Sunset
recording of:
Waterloo Sunset
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Carlin Music Corporation, Davray Music Ltd., Hi-Count Music, Noma Music, Noma Music Inc., Unichappell Music, Inc., Carlin (in 1967), Davray (publisher) (in 1967) and And Son Music Ltd. (from 1980 to present)
The Kinks3:13
9Romeo
recording of:
Roméo (french lyrics)
composer:
Robert Stolz (Viennese operetta composer, songwriter and conductor)
translator:
Jean Broussolle
translated version of:
Salomé
Petula Clark2:38
10Poor Man’s Son
recording of:
Poor Man’s Son
writer:
Bob Hamilton (Doowop composer), Joanne Jackson, Ronnie Savoy and Steve Venet (arranger, songwriter, producer and musician)
Rockin’ Berries2:39
11Sugar and Spice
recording of:
Sugar and Spice
lyricist and composer:
Fred Nightingale
The Searchers2:14
12Lady Jane
cover recording of:
Lady Jane
writer:
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (Rolling Stones guitarist)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”)
David Garrick3:05
13Something in My Heart
recording of:
Something Here in My Heart (Keeps a Tellin' Me No)
writer:
Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod (producer & songwriter, partner of Tony Macaulay)
Paper Dolls2:52
14Set Me Free
recording of:
Set Me Free
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd. and Jay Boy
The Kinks52:11
15Teresa
recording of:
Teresa
writer:
Albert Hammond and Michael Hazlewood
Joe Dolan2:44
16Needles and PinsThe Searchers2:11
17That’s the Way
The Honeycombs2:57
18Susannah’s Still Alive
recording of:
Susannah’s Still Alive
lyricist and composer:
Dave Davies (lead guitarist, backing (and occasional lead) singer for The Kinks)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Davray Music Ltd.
Dave Davies2:20
19How Can You Tell
vocals:
Sandie Shaw (in 1965)
recording of:
How Can You Tell (in 1965)
lyricist and composer:
Chris Andrews (UK singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Warner/Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.)
Sandie Shaw2:38
20Don’t Throw Your Love Away
recording of:
Don’t Throw Your Love Away
writer:
Billy Jackson (US soul/disco producer & songwriter)
composer:
Jimmy Wisner
The Searchers2:14
4CD
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1Needles and PinsThe Searchers2:11
2Long Live Love
vocals:
Sandie Shaw (in 1965)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Glissando Music Ltd. (in 1965)
recording of:
Long Live Love (in 1965)
lyricist and composer:
Chris Andrews (UK singer-songwriter)
publisher:
PolyGram Music Publishing
Sandie Shaw2:38
3Tired of Waiting
recording of:
Tired of Waiting for You
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd. and Jay Boy
The Kinks2:30
4Sailor
lead vocals:
Petula Clark (English singer & actress) (in 1960-12)
recording of:
Sailor (1961 song, version of "Seemann") (in 1960-12)
lyricist:
Fini Busch (lyricist)
composer:
Werner Scharfenberger
translator:
David West
translated version of:
Seemann, deine Heimat ist das Meer (Sailor song)
Petula Clark2:55
5Universal Soldier
recording of:
The Universal Soldier
lyricist and composer:
Buffy Sainte‐Marie
publisher:
Peermusic (UK) Limited
cover recording of:
The Universal Soldier
lyricist and composer:
Buffy Sainte‐Marie
publisher:
Peermusic (UK) Limited
Donovan42:12
6Where Are You Now My Love
recording of:
Where Are You Now (My Love)
composer:
Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent (English singer‐songwriter and actress)
Jackie Trent2:45
7On a Slow Boat to China
recording of:
On a Slow Boat to China
lyricist and composer:
Frank Loesser
publisher:
Frank Music Corp., MPL UK Publishing, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label) and ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM))
Emile Ford & the Checkmates2:34
8Dear Mrs. Applebee
recording of:
Dear Mrs. Applebee
writer:
Phil Barr (songwriter) and Billy Meshel (songwriter)
David Garrick2:14
9Autumn Almanac
live recording of:
Autumn Almanac
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Davray Music Ltd.
recording of:
Autumn Almanac
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Davray Music Ltd.
The Kinks3:10
10Are You Growing Tired of My Love
recording of:
Are You Gowing Tired of My Love
lyricist and composer:
Anthony King (songwriter, arranger)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Enquiry Music Ltd.
Status Quo3:37
11Baby Jump
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1971), Union Square Music Ltd. (for copyright use only, holding company of Union Square Music) (in 2018) and Universal Music Operations Ltd. (not for release label use! UK&IE subsidiary of UMG, legal name of Universal Music UK) (in 2018)
recording of:
Baby Jump
lyricist and composer:
Ray Dorset
publisher:
SM Publishing (UK) Limited (Sony Music, 2009–2020) and Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
Mungo Jerry4:03
12Lincoln County
recording of:
Lincoln County
writer:
Dave Davies (lead guitarist, backing (and occasional lead) singer for The Kinks)
publisher:
Davray Music Ltd.
Dave Davies3:12
13Spanish Harlem
cover recording of:
Spanish Harlem
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music Ltd., ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Carlin Music Corporation, Mother Bertha Music Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Trio Music Co., Inc. and Unichappell Music
Jimmy Justice2:49
14Let the Heartaches Begin
recording of:
Let the Heartaches Begin
composer:
Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod (producer & songwriter, partner of Tony Macaulay)
Long John Baldry3:12
15That’s Why I’m Crying
recording of:
That's Why I'm Crying
writer:
John Carter (songwriter & producer, b. 1942), Perry Ford (English pop singer) and Ken Lewis (manager/songwriter for 60s groups, incl. Flower Pot Men)
Ivy League2:35
16Back on My Feet Again
The Foundations2:54
17My Friend the Sea
Petula Clark2:35
18Message Understood
vocals:
Sandie Shaw (in 1965)
recording of:
Message Understood (in 1965)
lyricist and composer:
Chris Andrews (UK singer-songwriter)
Sandie Shaw3:01
19See My Friend
recording of:
See My Friends
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
American Metropolitan Enterprises of New York Inc. and Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd.
The Kinks2:44
20Mexico
Long John Baldry2:29

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manufactured in:Belgium
rights society:SPA (Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores; this is a rights society, not a label)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Edition & Distribution Movieplay SA (not for release label use - for copyrights only) (in 1990)
pressed by:Inter Service Presse
glass mastered by:DIGIP (glass mastering; DON’T use as release label!)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/1879846 [info]