The Hits Album: Early '70s - 66 Classic Chart Hits on 3 CDs

Relive the golden era of Pop music with this essential 3CD box set, 'The Hits Album - The Early 70s'. Featuring 66 classic tracks, this collection captures the transition period where new talent emerged alongside established superstars. Discover dozens of UK No. 1 hits spanning Pop, Soul, Country, and Rock, alongside the first stirrings of Disco and the rise of Glam Rock.

Key Features & Content

• Format: Unmixed 3xCD Box Set
• Total Tracks: 66 classic hits spanning the early 1970s.
• Genre Mix: Features Pop, Soul, Country, Rock, early Disco, and Glam Rock.
• Chart Success: Includes dozens of UK No. 1 hits and major US chart-toppers.
• Language: English

Featured Artists and Hits

This collection showcases iconic tracks from the period, including:

• UK Chart Toppers: Mungo Jerry ('In the Summertime'), Tony Orlando & Dawn ('Knock Three Times'), Rod Stewart ('Maggie May'), Don McLean ('Vincent'), and Middle of the Road ('Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep').
• US Chart Hits: Jackson 5 ('I Want You Back'), America ('A Horse With No Name'), and Charlie Rich ('The Most Beautiful Girl').
• Rock & Glam: Classic Rock from Free, Status Quo, and Thin Lizzy, plus Glam Rock introductions from Sweet, Mud, and Wizzard.
• Disco & Soul: Early Disco sounds from Barry White, George McRae, and The Three Degrees.
• Unique Talents: Includes unforgettable tracks from Carl Douglas, The Wombles, Clive Dunn, and Benny Hill.

Specifications

• Brand: SONY UK
• Manufacturer: Sony Music Cmg
• Number of Items: 3 Discs
• Binding: audioCD
• Format: Box Set
• Release Date: 2025-04-25
• Dimensions: 320x320x20mm (32 x 32 x 2 cm)
• Weight: 90 g

Experience the definitive soundtrack to the early 1970s with this comprehensive 3-disc compilation of chart gold.