Does anyone have handy track-listings for the UK 16 Big Hits albums?
I remember them fondly for being the only place one could hear certain tracks in stereo.
SWI
I've managed to put together a list SWI … there were 8 in total in the series … Volumes 2 & 3 being confusingly called "Hitsville USA" & "Motown Magic". Six of them were UK only (unless they were also issued elsewhere outside of The US of course), Volumes 4 and 5 duplicated the track listings of "16 Hits" compilations previously issued in The US and the first 4 seem to be Mono only.
There was also the "Motown Memories" series of three LPs which I've also included.
Roger
1 :- "A Collection Of 16 Tamla-Motown Hits" - TML11001 - Mar 65 - Mono Only
https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/tml11001UK Only Release -
The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
Marvin Gaye - Try It Baby
The Miracles - I Like It Like That
Stevie Wonder - Hey Harmonica Man
Four Tops - Baby I Need Your Loving
Mary Wells - What's Easy For Two Is So Hard For One
The Marvelettes - You're My Remedy
Martha And The Vandellas - Heat Wave
Mary Wells - My Guy
The Miracles - The Man In You
The Velvelettes - Needle In A Haystack
Marvin Gaye - You're A Wonderful One
Brenda Hollloway - Every Little Bit Hurts
The Temptations - Why Do You Wanna Make Me Blue
Martha And The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
The Supremes - Baby Love
2 :- "Hitsville USA" - TML 11019 - Dec 1965 - Mono Only
https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/tml11019UK Only Release -
The Supremes - Stop! In The Name Of Love
Four Tops - It's The Same Old Song
Marvin Gaye - Pretty Little Baby
Martha And The Vandellas - Nowhere To Run
The Miracles - Ooo Baby Baby
Brenda Holloway - When I'm Gone
The Temptations - Since I Lost My Baby
Junior Walker And The All Stars - Shotgun
Junior Walker And The All Stars - Shake And Fingerpop
Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
The Marvelettes - I'll Keep Holding On
Marvin Gaye - I'll Be Doggone
The Temptations - It's Growing
The Supremes - Nothing But Heartaches
Stevie Wonder - Kiss Me Baby
Martha And The Vandellas - You've Been In Love Too Long
3 :- "Motown Magic" - TML 11030 - Jun 1966 - Mono Only
https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/tml11030UK Only Release -
Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
The Supremes - My World Is Empty Without You
Four Tops - Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)
Marvin Gaye - Ain't That Peculiar
Kim Weston - Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)
The Temptations - My Baby
The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill
The Miracles - Going To A Go Go
Four Tops - Something About You
Marvin Gaye - One More Heartache
The Elgins - Put Yourself In My Place
The Miracles - My Girl Has Gone
Jr. Walker And The All Stars - Cleo's Mood
The Supremes - I Hear A Symphony
Martha And The Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me
The Marvelettes - Danger Heartbreak Dead Ahead
4 :- "A Collection Of 16 Big Hits (Vol 4)" - TML 11043 - Mar 1967 - Mono Only
https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/tml11043Same Track Listing as US Release "A Collection Of 16 Original Big Hits Vol. 5" Motown MS 651 - Aug 1966
Junior Walker And The All Stars - Shot Gun
Marvin Gaye - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
The Temptations - My Girl
Marvin Gaye - I'll Be Doggone
Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself
The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
Martha And The Vandellas - Nowhere To Run
The Miracles - The Tracks Of My Tears
The Supremes - Come See About Me
The Temptations - It's Growing
Kim Weston - Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)
Martha And The Vandellas - Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things)
Brenda Holloway - When I'm Gone
Stevie Wonder - High Heel Sneakers
The Marvelettes - I'll Keep Holding On
The Contours - First I Look At The Purse
5 :- "A Collection Of 16 Big Hits (Vol 5)" - TML 11050 - Jun 1967 - Mono Only?
?
https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/tml11050Same Track Listing as US Release "A Collection Of 16 Original Big Hits, Vol. 4" Motown MS 633 - November 1965
Four Tops - Baby I Need Your Loving
The Marvelettes - Too Many Fish In The Sea
The Miracles - That's What Love Is Made Of
The Supremes - Baby Love
Marvin Gaye - I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby
Marvin Gaye And Mary Wells - What's The Matter With You Baby
Mary Wells - Two Lovers
Martha And The Vandellas - In My Lonely Room
Marvin Gaye - Try It Baby
The Contours - Can You Jerk Like Me
The Temptations - I'll Be In Trouble
Marvin Gaye And Mary Wells - Once Upon A Time
The Supremes - Let Me Go The Right Way
Shorty Long - Devil With The Blue Dress
Junior Walker And The All Stars - Hot Cha
Mary Wells - My Guy
6 :- "A Collection Of 16 Big Hits (Vol 6)" - STML 11074 - Jun 1968 - Stereo Only?
?
https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/stml11074UK Only Release -
Marvin Gaye - Your Unchanging Love
Diana Ross And The Supremes - In And Out Of Love
The Contours - It's So Hard Being A Loser
Martha Reeves And The Vandellas - Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone
Isley Brothers - This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
Rita Wright - I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You
Shorty Long - Night Fo' Last
The Temptations - Fading Away
Four Tops - Walk Away Renee
Gladys Knight And The Pips - Just Walk In My Shoes
The Monitors - Since I Lost You Girl
Barbara Randolph - I Got A Feeling
Marvin Gaye And Tammi Terrell - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
The Elgins - It's Been A Long Long Time
Jimmy Ruffin - I'll Say Forever My Love
The Marvelettes - My Baby Must Be A Magician
7 :- "A Collection Of 16 Big Hits (Vol 7)" - STML 11092 - 1969 - Stereo Only?
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https://www.discogs.com/Various-A-Collection-Of-16-Original-Big-Hits-Vol-7/release/4966309UK Only Release -
The Temptations - I Gotta Find A Way (To Get You Back)
Diana Ross And The Supremes - I'm Livin' In Shame
Marvin Gaye - Chained
Isley Brothers - All Because I Love You
Martha Reeves And The Vandellas - I Can't Dance To That Music You're Playin'
Edwin Starr - 25 Miles
Tammi Terrell - This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
Chuck Jackson - Girls, Girls, Girls
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Your Precious Love
Gladys Knight And The Pips - Didn't You Know (You'd Have To Cry Sometime)
Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers - Does Your Mama Know About Me
Blinky - I Wouldn't Change The Man He Is
Smokey Robinson And The Miracles - Baby, Baby Don't Cry
The Monitors - Say You
Fantastic Four - The Whole World Is A Stage
Jimmy Ruffin - Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
8 :- "A Collection Of 16 Big Hits (Vol 8 )" - STML 11130 - Jan 1970 - Mono/Stereo?
https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/stml11130UK Only Release -
Diana Ross And The Supremes - The Composer
Four Tops - What Is A Man
Martha Reeves And The Vandellas - Nowhere To Run
Smokey Robinson And The Miracles - Doggone Right
David Ruffin - My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)
Isley Brothers - I Guess I'll Always Love You
Junior Walker And The All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
Gladys Knight And The Pips - The Nitty Gritty
The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
Shorty Long - Here Comes The Judge
Stevie Wonder - You Met Your Match
Marvin Gaye And Tammi Terrell - Good Lovin' Ain't Easy To Come By
Edwin Starr - I Want My Baby Back
Marvin Gaye - You
Jimmy Ruffin - Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby
Marv Johnson - I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You)
"Motown Memories" - STML 11064 - Jan 1968 - Mono/Stereo
https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/tml11064UK Only Release -
Martha And The Vandellas - Come And Get These Memories
Kim Weston - A Little More Love
Eddie Holland - Jamie
Marvelettes - Please Mr.Postman
Elgins - Put Yourself In My Place
Detroit Spinners - I'll Always Love You
Chris Clark - I Want To Go Back There Again
Mabel John - Who Wouldn't Love A Man Like That
Contours - Do You Love Me
Brenda Holloway - Together 'Til The End Of Time
Velvelettes - A Bird In The Hand (Is Worth Two In The Bush)
Hattie Littles - Your Love Is Wonderful
Shorty Long - Function At The Junction
Tammi Terrell - Come On And See Me
Smokey Robinson And The Miracles - You Really Got A Hold On Me
Diana Ross And The Supremes - A Breath Taking Guy
"Motown Memories Volume 2" - TML 11077 - Oct 1968 - Mono Only?
https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/tml11077UK Only Release -
Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want)
The Marvelettes - Beechwood 4-5789
Shorty Long - Devil With The Blue Dress
Kim Weston - It Should Have Been Me
Eddie Holland - Take A Chance On Me
Barbara McNair - You're Gonna Love My Baby
R. Dean Taylor - There's A Ghost In My House
Carolyn Crawford - My Smile Is Just A Frown Turned Upside Down
Stevie Wonder - Fingertips, Part 2
Mary Wells - When I'm Gone
Martha Reeves And The Vandellas - Darling I Hum Our Song
Smokey Robinson And The Miracles - I'll Try Something New
Diana Ross And The Supremes - Standing At The Crossroads Of Love
Choker Campbell - Come See About Me
Brenda Holloway - I'll Always Love You
The Monitors - Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam)
"Motown Memories Volume 3" - STML 11143 - May 1970 - Mono/Stereo
https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/stml11143UK Only Release -
Mable John - (I Guess There's) No Love
Junior Walker And The All Stars - Satan's Blues
Sammy Ward - Breadwinner
The Vows - Buttered Popcorn
Gino Parks - Same Thing (Will Happen To You)
Amos Milburn - My Daily Prayer
The Darnells - Come On Home
Earl Van Dyke - Soul Stomp
Shorty Long - I'm Walkin'
Gino Parks - That's No Lie
Sammy Ward - Part Time Love
Mable John - You Made A Fool Out Of Me
Stevie Wonder - I Call It Pretty Music But The Old People Call It The Blues (Pt. 1)