This Is Mersey Beat
This 1989 Edsel compilation documents the early-'60s Liverpool scene that gave the world The Beatles. Two LPs of rare and previously hard-to-find recordings from Rory Storm and The Hurricanes, The Cascades, and others who defined the Mersey Beat sound. The music is pure early-'60s excitement—guitar-driven rock and roll with raw energy and infectious melodies, before the psychedelic turn that would follow. These are the originals, the records that influenced a generation. For anyone interested in rock history or pre-Beatles Liverpool, this is an essential archaeological document.
Item Details+
| Genre | Rock |
| Style | Beat |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Good (VG) Record is EX. Sleeve has 1-2cm rip on opening side, otherwise VG+. Ultrasonically cleaned. |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good (VG) |
| Label | Edsel Records |
| Year | 1989 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | 2xLP |
Tracklist+
A1. Bill Harry - Introduction
A2. Faron's Flamingos - Let's Stomp
A3. Rory Storm and The Hurricanes - I Can Tell
A4. Sonny Webb and The Cascades - Who Shot Sam?
A5. Ian and The Zodiacs - Beechwood 4-5789
A6. Faron's Flamingos - Give Me Time
A7. Earl Preston and The T.T.'s - Thumbin' A Ride
A8. The Merseybeats - Our Day Will Come
B1. Sonny Webb and The Cascades - You've Got Everything
B2. The Del Renas - Sigh, Cry, Almost Die
B3. Faron's Flamingos - So Fine
B4. Ian and The Zodiacs - It Ain't Necessarily So
B5. Rory Storm and The Hurricanes - Beautiful Dreamer
B6. The Nomads (17) - My Whole Life Through
B7. Sonny Webb and The Cascades - Border Of The Blues
C1. Faron's Flamingos - Do You Love Me
C2. Earl Preston and The T.T.'s - All Around The World
C3. Ian and The Zodiacs - Secret Love
C4. The Del Renas - Nashville Blues
C5. Derry Wilkie and The Pressmen - Hallelujah, I Love Her So
C6. Ian and The Zodiacs - Let's Turkey Trot
C7. Faron's Flamingos - Talkin' 'Bout You
D1. Rory Storm and The Hurricanes - Dr. Feelgood
D2. Faron's Flamingos - See If She Cares
D3. Earl Preston and The T.T.'s - Hurt
D4. The Del Renas - When Will I Be Loved
D5. Sonny Webb and The Cascades - Excuse Me
D6. Ian and The Zodiacs - You Can Think Again
D7. Faron's Flamingos - Shake Sherry
Data provided by Discogs.