The South African Rock Encyclopedia > Classic Albums > Compilations > Various Artists > Pop Shop > Pop Shop [LP 1977]
Introduction
Whilst the very successful Springbok Hits series was performed by session musicians, the Pop Shop series released by MFP (Music For Pleasure) featured the original artists. The albums included a mix of local and international songs that were South African radio hits at the time. Originally compiled by Martin Locke.
“Pop Shop” was originally a TV show on SABC in 1976. South Africa only got TV on the 5th January 1976.
The Pop Shop album series continued at a rate of about 3 to 4 a year until number 51 released in 1991. It also spawned a couple of “Pop Shop Spectacular” double albums, a few “Pop Shop Gold” albums and other “Best Of”-type releases.
Springbok Radio chart peak and year are shown for each track, sourced from the SA Singles Charts website.
Tracks
- I Hate The Music – John Paul Young (#1 in 1976)
- Every Face Tells A Story – Olivia Newton-John (#5 in 1977)
- Devil Woman – Cliff Richard (#1 in 1976)
- Nice And Slow – Jesse Green*
- The Other Side Of Me – Richard Loring*
- Take My Heart – Pendulum (#6 in 1976)
- Smile – Pussycat (#1 in 1977)
- Venus – Stockley Sisters (#5 in 1976)
- Torn Between Two Lovers – Mary McGregor (#6 in 1977)
- What Have I Done – Michael Eager (#8 in 1977)
- Swiss Lady – Pepe Lienhard Band*
- Under The Moon Of Love – Showaddywaddy (#6 in 1977)
South African artists are highlighted.
* Played on Springbok Radio, but did not chart.
Release information
LP: August 1977, MFP, SRSJ 8013
Comments
Original album supplied by Mark Gibbs.
There is no “Volume 1” as part of the title, though a series must have been planned.
Visit Discogs to see the complete Pop Shop Series.
Artwork
T.V. and Radio personality MARTIN LOCKE says:
This album is a most exciting concept because it’s MFP bringing you the real thing — 12 original giant hits. This is fantastic value, an absolute must for all record collectors — you’ll still be spinning it in ’87.I’m knocked out to be in with this product — you’re going to love being part of it.
COOL! NEW! ALIVE!
Martin Locke