Classic Rock'n'Roll & Classic Rockabilly CDs and Vinyl-Records

Classic Rock'n'Roll & Classic Rockabilly

Bear Family is specialized in Rockabilly and Rock 'n' Roll! Besides the well-known big names, this is the history of countless, often neglected and forgotten artists, who made wonderful recordings. Their music is very important to us. Here at Bear Family, you will be served and advised by experts and collectors!

Classic Rockabilly

Classic Rockabilly was, simply, the white Southerner's Rock'n'Roll. It derived from honky-tonk and juke-joint music of the early Fifties' South. From the Western-swing, country-boogie and Hank Williams influenced hillbilly music of the whites came the basic instrumentation of acoustic guitar and bass with their chopped rhythms, while black R&B and boogie provided the drum styles and — most importantly — the electric lead guitar styles. Sometimes the piano, steel guitar, fiddle or saxophone would be added.

But basically Classic Rockabilly was a raw acoustic rhythm with a heavy back-beat and cutting electric guitar solos. Throughout the South, this music developed with young bands using the traditional C&W booking circuits. It was dance music, it was wild, it was fun, but it was not quite Rock'n'Roll.

Sun Records

The catalyst that transformed Classic Rockabilly was the emergence of Sun Records in Memphis, and in particular Elvis Presley's first record, 'That's All Black Right'. The enthusiastic high-pitched vocals, the slapping bass rhythm of Bill and the violent guitar runs of Scotty Moore caused a stir among deejays.

But Presley's attitude, sex-appeal and down-right outrageousness drew attention to the music even more. When Presley was transferred to RCA Victor, he became a national phenomenon, and for two y was the music of most white kids. Sun took off with Carl Perkins and others whose muse. typified and exemplified the style.

Perkins' Blue Suede Shoes' topped all charts and the music of 1956 became the basis for the careers of Ricky Nelson, the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Conway Twitty, Buddy Holly, Buddy Knox, Johnny Burnette and a host of others.

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Classic Rock'n'Roll & Classic Rockabilly CDs and Vinyl-Records

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Rockin' With The Krauts - Rock 'n' Roll In Germany (CD)

Various Artists: Rockin' With The Krauts - Rock 'n' Roll In... Art-Nr.: BCD17641

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1-CD Digipak (4-plated) with 32-page booklet, 33 tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 minutes. Since the 1990s, Bear Family has released quite a few German-language Rock 'n' Roll compilations: what you get to hear here has nothing to do...

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Clyde McPhatter: The Ballads Of Clyde McPhatter (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17615

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1-CD (4-plated Digipak) with 32-page booklet, 30 tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 min. We can't rewrite music history, but we would like to shine a light on a great, influential and underrated artist: Clyde McPhatter. Whoever is...

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Clyde McPhatter: Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17614

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1-CD (6-plated Digipak) with 32-page booklet, 33 tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 minutes. Long overdue two-part documentary on Bear Family dedicated to one of the greatest Gospel, Rhythm & Blues, Soul and Rock & Roll singers: Clyde...

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Various Artists: Roy Orbison Connection (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17607

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1-CD Digipak with 36-page booklet, 34 individual tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 min. For Roy Orbison's 85th birthday, Bear Family releases this unique CD compilation of originals and rare cover versions of famous Roy Orbison songs...

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Lawdy Miss Clawdy - Breathless (7inch, 45rpm, PS, SC)

Cliff Richard & The Drifters: Lawdy Miss Clawdy - Breathless (7inch, 45rpm,... Art-Nr.: 459889DJ

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(Custom Pressing) 2 tracks - 1958 demos - small centerhole

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The Trashmen: Surfin' Bird - Bird Dance Beat (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45REPG40023

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(CP) 2 tracks 1963/64

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High School Rumble Vol.4 - 16 Loud R&R Instrumentals From The USA 1959-1965 (LP)

Various: High School Rumble Vol.4 - 16 Loud R&R... Art-Nr.: LPHSR992

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(Headshake Records) 16 tracks

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Various: Corn Fed Vol.6 (LP, Colored Vinyl, Ltd.) Art-Nr.: LPDAG006

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(Dagnabbit) 16 tracks - Full Colour Sleeve with label shots and info - Pressed on Blue 'N' Lonesome Clear Wax - Strictly Limited Edition of 500 copies only Yet another helpin' of Hick Country Bop & Rural Rockabilly goodness. 16 Primitive...

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Larry Terry: Why Did She Go - Hep Cat (7inch, 45rpm, PS) Art-Nr.: 45REP20007

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(Custom Pressing) reissue of this all time 1961! Rockabilly Monster on Testa. Comes in a nice picture sleeve. Join the steadily growing Larry Terry Fan base today!

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The Del Jays: Streetcorner Harmony (CD) Art-Nr.: CDTESSY1001

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(Tessy Records) 15 Tracks

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Various: Las Vegas Grind Vol.6 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDSTRIP00782

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(Strip Records) 26 tracks

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Ralph Nielsen & The Chancellors: Scream! (7inch EP, 45rpm, PS) Art-Nr.: 45CRYPT045

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(Crypt Records) 3 tracks 7inch, 45rpm, Gatefold Picture Sleeve Plus “Little Demon” and an unissued 1959 demo, “Never, Not Again”. Monstrous 1962 Scream-A-Billy franticity! Luscious Gatefold Sleeve crammed with pics & info+Sheet Music so...

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The Memphis Boys: The Memphis Boys (CD, Expanded, Rmst.) Art-Nr.: CDMM20472

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(Markal Music) 16 tracks (61.57) Digisleeve Superb instrumental disc, partly in the style of the old STAX Soul numbers with Reggie Young (Guitar), Mike Leech (Bass), Bobby Emmons (Organ), Bobby Wood (Piano) & Gene Chrisman (Drums)....

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The Shadows: Live At The BBC (CD) Art-Nr.: CDBBC4859

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(BBC-Warner Music UK) 21 Tracks - Digipack - Recordings from the legendary BBC radio show Saturday Club and the Radio 1 cult shows The John Peel Sessions, made between 1965 and 1973!

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Various: Shake-O-Rama Vol.4 (LP & CD) Art-Nr.: LPVID024

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(Jukebox Music Factory) 16 tracks The fourth release in this red hot series presents a diverse selections top notch rock'n'roll, r&b, calypso, boogaloo and more, all coming from the prime era of these genres!

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Waylon Jennings: Clovis To Phoenix - The Early Years (CD) Art-Nr.: CDZ2021

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(Zu-Zazz Records) 23 tracks (52:52) 24 page booklet Here on one CD is just about every rare and sought-after track in Waylon Jennings' long career. It starts with the ultra-rare Brunswick single produced by Buddy Holly and featuring...

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The Cruncher: X - Ten (CD) Art-Nr.: CDNPR16318

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(NPR) 25 Tracks The 10th CD by Herbert Hooke - The Cruncher. To celebrate the anniversary, this time there are 25 tracks, including 3 original compositions. Instrumental rock'n'roll and surf music at its best.

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Jay & The Americans: Masterworks 1961-1971 (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CDUAS6453

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(UAS) 3-CD Jewelcase, 87 Tracks, 20 Page full color souvenir booklet. All original hits plus most single sides & album tracks 1961-1971, original stereo digitally remastered.

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Various: Swedish Rock'n'Roll 1954-1962 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDRR2188

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(Riverside Records) 40 tracks

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Cliffie Stone: Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight - Barracuda (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17560

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1-CD (Digipak) with 36 page booklet, 31 tracks. Total playing time approx. 78 min. Without compromises: Bear Family finally delivers the most comprehensive and competent review of the career of the country musician, rockabilly pioneer,...

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Spring Fever - 28 Easter Nuggets For Your Spring Season (CD)

Various - Season's Greetings: Spring Fever - 28 Easter Nuggets For Your... Art-Nr.: BCD17578

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1 CD with 16-page booklet, 28 tracks. Total playing time approx. 67 minutes. The second edition on the subject of spring and Easter In Bear Family's 'Season's Greetings' CD series. This musical journey through time includes selected...

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All Wrays Lead To Rock - The Link Wray Connection (CD)

Ray Vernon: All Wrays Lead To Rock - The Link Wray... Art-Nr.: BCD17517

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1-CD Digipak with 28-page booklet, 34 individual tracks, playing time approx. 78:30 min. Ray Vernon - Bear Family dedicates a complete CD album to Link Wray's big brother for the first time! Really everyone who is interested in rock...

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Roy Orbison: The Cat Called Domino (LP, 10inch & CD, Ltd.) Art-Nr.: BAF14015

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1-LP 10-inch vinyl (45rpm) with 8-page booklet (8"x8"), 12 single tracks. Playing time approx. 27 min - plus bonus CD, 20 tracks, total playing time approx. 60 min. Limited 'Ooby Dooby' edition to celebrate the 85th birthday of Roy...

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Bundle - Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight - Draggin' The River - Bebe Beautiful Baby (CD & 7inch, 45rpm, SC & Postcard)

Ferlin Husky: Bundle - Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight -... Art-Nr.: BCD17415-bu

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2 articles at a special price as a bundle BCD17415 Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight - with Guests: Simon Crum & Terry Preston (CD) BLE011 Draggin' The River - Bebe Beautiful Baby (7inch, 45RPM, SC, CS, Postcard) 1-CD Digipak (4-plated)...

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The Five Discs: I Remember (LP) Art-Nr.: LPFD25300

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(Tone Records) 14 tracks The Five Discs started singing in 1957 on street corners in the East N.Y. section of Brooklyn. They first performed as The Flames at church dances and clubs around the New York area. Original members of the group...

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