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Read The Fine Print

FRANK V. PRIORE | College Point, NY USA | 10/17/2004

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Actually a review for #4 - instrumentals. I should have realized that with a K-tel product, I would get K-tel quality, that is to say: lack of same. This is a rip-off. Fifteen selections, only one is an original recording. The rest are really, really BAD re-recordings. If you look closely at the back, you'll see a tiny notice to this effect (that they are re-recordings, not that they are bad [heh,heh]). Read the fine print on any K-tel product. Better yet, do yourself a favor, and avoid buying any K-tel product in the first place!"

The complete set of 10 titles

Richard D. Edwards | Live Oak, FL United States | 11/07/2000

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Simply put, how can you have a "History of Rock'n'Roll without including such performers as Elvis, the Beatles, Ray Charles, etc.... (the list goes on and on)? This box set is an attempt to make a fast buck -- it worked on me, don't you be fooled."

The Ultimate History of Rock and Roll Chapter 7

CHARLES A. DASSARO | Maitland, Florida | 09/02/2000

(1 out of 5 stars)

"If you are hoping to find original recordings of the songs on here that you were so used to hearing, don't buy this CD. The collection is great but there are only 3 original recorded selections. Unfortunately, I only realized until I had already opened it. All the other selections are new stereo recordings. Although the sound quality is better, they are not what you are used to hearing. Tube amplifiers still sound the best!!!"