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Dean Martin was one of the most distinctive and recognizable talents of the post-war era, whether as singer, actor or comedian, and with his effortless charisma and relaxed self-assurance breezed his... more

We continue our highly popular and successful America's Greatest Hits series as we work back through the 1950s, now reaching the point at the turn of the decade, this time with an expanded 4-CD... more

We continue our highly popular and successful America's Greatest Hits series as we work back through the 1950s, this time with an expanded 4-CD set edition to sit alongside the existing single CD... more

This beloved crooner from the Bronx was a top draw in the big clubs and on TV, too, for decades. These 54 tracks, though, zero in on his height of fame, when he notched national hits with "You Can... more

Lena Horne was a multi-talented singer, dancer, actor and civil rights activist, who by the age of 16 was performing in the Cotton Club Revue in New York and soon became big band singer, and appeared... more

Vaughn was one of those rare artists who scored hits from the swing era to the golden age of pop in the '50s and on into the rock 'n' roll revolution. Here are all his Top 20s from 1940–56 plus the... more

From the most exquisite ballads to the most effervescent novelties, Teresa Brewer could sing 'em all. Here are 57 of her best A- and B-sides including the biggest, most enduring hits (and what a... more

The daughter of Russian immigrant parents in Philadelphia, she moved with her family to Los Angeles and came to the fore through TV talent shows, leading to a contract with RCA-Victor - RCA's Dave... more

Born in Louisiana, Jimmy Clanton was a rock 'n' roll era teen idol, who was regarded as the pioneer of what came to be called "swamp pop", the product of Cosimo Matassa's legendary New Orleans studio... more

This great-value 60-track 2-CD set comprises the A & B sides of his US and UK singles during this era. - Along with Frankie Avalon and Freddy Cannon, Bobby Rydell was one of the Philadelphia-born... more

You've heard Dion's solo and Belmonts smashes on the Laurie label—they're only some of the greatest classics of the original rock 'n' roll era. But what about the early singles he put out on the... more

This star member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra went on to notch dozens of hits with his own band. You'll hear those plus his best Capitol A- and B-sides here; Tommy Mercer, Jo An Greer and the... more

Bobby Vee was a prolific hitmaker during the immediate post rock 'n' roll era, bridging the gap between rock 'n' roll and teen pop, with a distinctive style that brought him success on both sides of... more

We've been living in a world with Doris Day for so long, it doesn't feel right to have to say goodbye. One of the most cherished, eternally vivacious starts of screen and studio is represented... more

The Playmates were a vocal trio who came together at the University of Connecticut and developed an act based around novelty pop material and vocal harmonies, signing to the Roulette label in 1957.... more

The daughter of a Metropolitan Opera singer, Toni was such an appealing vocalist that she had to balance her time between her own record contracts and all the bandleaders who wanted her for their... more

One of the most versatile vocal groups ever, the Four Preps felt at home singing folk, R&B, doo-wop, pop, old standards, novelties…you name it. This comp combines their prime Capitol A- and B-sides... more

He had the hottest, most innovative bands full of future jazz stars and he certainly possessed one of the most opulent baritone voices in popular music. Mr. B was a trailblazing artist, all right,... more

Singing everything from sweet ballads to infectious novelties—sometimes in English, sometimes in Italian—this Italian-American vocal trio scored an enviable streak of '50s hits. This low-priced... more

Becoming famous during the 1940s and '50s for his radio and TV shows which brought him the accolade of being "The Man Who Taught America How to Sing". Fred Waring was a remarkable and high-profile... more

Along with the likes of Kitty Kallen, Helen O'Connell and June Christy, as well as, in their early careers, Peggy Lee and Doris Day, Helen Forrest was one of the striking coterie of female vocalists... more

Annette graduated from Mouseketeer to the big screen and the pop charts at the same time. This collection brings you her hits "Tall Paul," "Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy," "Lonely Guitar," "First Name... more

Guy Lombardo was a hugely successful bandleader, violinist and conductor whose orchestra played the "sweet" style of dance band and easy listening music which appealed to the broad spectrum of middle... more

This wonderful pop singer rose to fame on Arthur Godfrey's TV show before scoring a streak of hits on Cadence and RCA Victor. Here are his hits for both labels plus the rest of his prime-period... more

Jazz, R&B, big-band, gospel, boogie-woogie…Ella Mae sang it all with panache, and was there in the spotlight as rock 'n' roll arrived. These 54 A- and B-sides from her prime include "Cow Cow Boogie"... more