Name: 20 Years: 1972 - 1992
Brand: 10cc

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EDSL0163

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Limited edition

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2024-01-26

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Demon

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740155736330

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CDx14

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10cc

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Classic

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Edsel

10cc is a major UK pop/artrock band that was founded in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England in the 1970s. The original line-up consisted of Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, Lol Creme, and Graham Gouldman. Before forming 10cc in 1972 and signing with Jonathan King's UK Records, they had composed together and been part of the band Hotlegs (Gouldman only briefly). Their music is a unique blend of pop and artrock with influences from various genres.

The original line-up enjoyed four years of success before achieving worldwide fame in 1975 with their ballad "I'm Not In Love." In 1976, Godley and Creme left to form the more experimental duo Godley & Creme while Stewart and Gouldman continued as 10cc. Their first album as the new lineup, "Deceptive Bends" released in 1977, maintained their pop appeal. However, despite hits like "Dreadlock Holiday" from their album "Bloody Tourists" in 1978, the band never regained their previous level of mainstream success due to Stewart's personal crisis following a car crash.

Despite this setback, 10cc remains an influential band known for their innovative sound and genre-blending approach to music. With a discography that spans over several decades, they have left an indelible mark on the world of pop and artrock.

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

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10cc formed in 1972, initially consisting Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme who between them were creative pop and experimental songwriters, as well as multi-instrumentalists, singers and producers. They recorded most of their albums at their own Strawberry Studios (North) in Stockport and Strawberry Studios (South) in Dorking, 

Originally signed to UK Records label, 10cc first charted in September 1972 with their ‘50s pastiche ‘Donna’, which narrowly missed the #1 spot but spent a quarter of the year on the Singles Chart. Six-months later 10cc had their first #1 single ‘Rubber Bullets’. They recorded two albums for the label before signing to Phonogram’s Mercury Records label in 1975. 

Between 1972 and 1978, 10cc had five consecutive UK Top 10 albums: Sheet Music (#9-1974), The Original Soundtrack (#3-1975), How Dare You! (#5-1976), Deceptive Bends (#3-1977) and Bloody Tourists (#3-1978). Their Double live album Live And Let Live recorded on tour in Manchester and London, reached #14 in 1977.

10cc also had twelve unique UK Top 30 singles, ten of which reached the Top 10, whilst three of them were #1 hits; ‘Rubber Bullets’ (1973), ‘I'm Not In Love’ (1975) and ‘Dreadlock Holiday’ (1978). ‘I'm Not In Love’ was their breakthrough worldwide hit. During this period, there were also two ‘hits’ collections released, reaching #9 in 1975 and #5 in 1979. 

20 Years is a 145 track/14 Disc celebration of the Band’s most-celebrated period from 1972 to 1992 and includes all of the Studio and official Live albums released in this period, as well as two additional discs featuring a selection of Single edits and alternative mixes/versions and non-Album B-sides.&nbsp;

20 Years contains a 10,000 word essay written by Liam Newton, author of the band’s official autobiography “The Worst Band In The World”.&nbsp;

20 Years: 1972 - 1992 

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Discover 20 Years: 1972 - 1992 by 10cc. A comprehensive collection of their most celebrated period, including studio albums and rare tracks. Label: Edsel.