Rock 'N' Roll Compilations

This page is a preliminary attempt to list the many various artist (v/a) rock ‘n’ roll compilations played by John Peel on his radio shows, including releases featuring related music but excluding plays from collections already detailed elsewhere on this site, as indicated below. A huge rock 'n' roll fan from his youth, the DJ gave generous airtime to numerous anthologies, usually focusing on vintage material.
== Plays ==
(Plays by Peel of various artist (v/a) releases focused on rock 'n' roll, by order of first play, excluding collections already listed on label pages for Ace Records, Atlantic, Charly, Chess and Sun, or on pages for related genres including Doo Wop, Rockabilly and Surf. Please add more information if known.)
==== 1970s ====
(2xLP - The Many Sides Of Rock'n'Roll Volume II) United Artists
*11 April 1974: Falcons: You're So Fine 
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(2xLP - The Original Soundtrack Album From The Paramount Motion Picture "American Hot Wax") A&M 
*03 May 1978: Buddy Holly: Rave On
*05 May 1978: Chuck Berry: Sweet Little Sixteen
(LP - Roulette Rock 'N' Roll Collection) Pye International 
*01 June 1978: Rock-A-Teens: Janis Will Rock 
(LP- Alan Freed's Memory Lane) Pye
*27 July 1978: Flamingos: I’ll Be Home
*02 August 1978: Jerry Butler: For Your Precious Love
*08 August 1978: Teen Queens: Eddie, My Love
*15 August 1978: Jacks: Why Don't You Write Me
(LP - Alan Freed's Top 15) Pye
*24 August 1978: Santo & Johnny: Sleepwalk
*30 August 1978: Etta James: Wallflower 
*31 August 1978: Nutmegs: Story Untold
(LP- It's Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 2) Super Beeb
*18 September 1978: Carl Perkins: Matchbox 
*25 September 1978: Whirlwind: Tore Apart
(7" EP - Rock And Roll Vol. 6) Vogue
*27 November 1978: Gatemouth Brown (& His Rock'N'Roll Band): Ain't That Dandy Rock
(LP - Aladdin Magic) United Artists
*25 June 1979: Big 'T' Tyler: Sadie Green
*26 June 1979: Sugar & Pee Wee: One, Two, Let's Rock
*28 June 1979: Big T Tyler: King Kong
*02 July 1979: Gene & Eunice: Bom Bom Lulu
==== 1980s ====
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(LP - The Best Vocal Groups In Rock 'N' Roll) Dootoo
*18 February 1980: Cuff Links: Guided Missiles
*21 February 1980: Birds: Back Home Again
*26 February 1980: Romancers: I Still Remember 
*25 March 1980: Penguins: I Ain't Gonna Cry No More
(LP - Honkers & Screamers: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 6) Savoy
*19 February 1980: Big Jay McNeely: Deacon’s Hop
*03 March 1987: Paul Williams: Back Bender
*04 June 1997: Paul Williams: Back Bender
*19 June 1997 (BFBS): Paul Williams: Back Bender
(LP - Rock 'n Roll Instrumental Vol.1) Guitar 
*20 February 1980: Ronnie Brent: Cowboys And Indians 
*28 February 1980 (Mike Read): Doug Perez: Umble Rumble 
*01 March 1980 (BFBS): Ronnie Brent: Cowboys And Indians
*05 January 1987: Bill Collins: Upturn
*07 January 1987 (Radio Bremen): Rialtos: Like Thunder 
*02 February 1987: Ronnie Brent: Cowboys And Indians 
*04 February 1987: Terry And The Renegades: Line Drive 
*18 February 1987 (Radio Bremen): Exports: Mustang 65
(LP - American Rock 'n' Roll Vol. 2) Rocksville
*04 March 1980: Rondells: Back Beat No. 1
(LP – Jukebox At Eric's Vol 1: Rock 'N' Roll) Eric's
*01 April 1981: Fabulous Wailers: Shanghaied
*02 April 1981: Rays: Elevator Operator
*12 September 1990: Playboys: Jungle Fever
*28 April 1999: Tommy Blake: F-olding Money
(2xLP: The Roots Of Rock'N Roll) Savoy
*04 May 1981: Paul Williams: The Hucklebuck
(5xLP - 100 Greatest Hits Of Rock'N'Roll) Arc / Black Tulip
*03 March 1982: Paragons(2): Diamonds And Pearls
(13xLP Cruisin' 1955-1967) Increase
*17 December 1984: Hollywood Argyles: Alley Oop
*02 November 1987: Chuck Berry: Roll Over Beethoven
*16 November 1987: Chuck Berry:Maybelline 
*16 November 1987: Fats Domino: Ain't It A Shame 
*17 November 1987: Five Satins: Still Of The Night
*17 November 1987: Carl Perkins: Blue Suede Shoes
*18 November 1987: Larry Williams: Bony Moronie
*18 November 1987: Five Satins: To The Aisle
*23 November 1987: Duane Eddy: Rebel Rouser
*30 November 1987: Shep & The Limelites: Daddy's Home
*01 December 1987: Sensations(2): Let Me In 
*01 December 1987: Don & Juan: What's Your Name?
*15 August 1988: Little Eva: Locomotion
*18 April 1992: Bruce Channel: Hey! Baby
(LP - 20 Golden Pieces Of Vintage Rock 'n' Roll) Bulldog
*21 May 1986: Roy Orbison (& Teen Kings): Rock House
(LP - Imperial Musicians 1951-1962 "The Rhythm In Rhythm & Blues) Stateside
*28 July 1987: Fats Domino: Blue Monday 
*03 August 1987: Fats Domino: Domino Stomp 
(LP - Black Rock 'N' Roll Volume Two) Savage Kick
*31 January 1989: Joe Tex: Davy, You Upset My Home 
*28 February 1989: Sonny Knight: But Officer 
*17 April 1989: Buddy Johnson: Walk The Chalk Line
(LP - Desperate Rock 'N' Roll Volume Eleven) Flame
*13 April 1989: Billy Mize: Planet Named Desire
*04 May 1989: Wee Willie & The Pals: We're Gonna Dance
==== 1990s ====
(2xLP / CD - The Last Temptation Of Elvis) NME 038/039
*04 April 1990: Jesus And Mary Chain: Guitar Man
*04 April 1990: Cath Carroll & Steve Albini: King Creole
*04 April 1990: Vivian Stanshall & Big Boys: (There's) No Room To Rhumba In A Sports Car
*05 April 1990: Ian McCulloch: Return To Sender
*05 April 1990: Cramps: Jailhouse Rock
*12 April 1990: Cath Carroll & Steve Albini: King Creole
*30 April 1990: Cath Carroll & Steve Albini: King Creole
*12 May 1990 (BFBS): Cath Carroll & Steve Albini: King Creole
*12 May 1990 (BFBS): Jesus And Mary Chain: Guitar Man
*19 May 1990 (BFBS): Viv Stanshall & The Big Boys: (There's) No Room To Rhumba In A Sports Car
*19 May 1990 (BFBS): Pop Will Eat Itself: Rock-A-Hula Baby
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(LP - Savage Kick Volume 4) Savage Kick
*24 November 1990: Sonny & Jaycee: You Keep On Doggin' Me
*25 November 1990: Millionaire$: Arkansas Jane
*02 December 1990: Phil Flowers: The Dances
(LP - Savage Kick Vol 5) Savage Kick
*09 March 1991: Jumpin' Jay: Come On Home
*14 April 1991: George Smith: Yes Baby
(LP - Vicious Vicious Vocals Volume Vun) Savage Kick
*18 May 1991: Falcons: Swim
*19 May 1991: Jay-Hawks: The Creature From Another Planet
*26 May 1991: Mystics: Rocking Yodel
*02 June 1991: Little Jimmy & The Sparrows: Snoring
*08 June 1991: Cadets: Car Crash
*09 June 1991: Falcons: Swim
*05 October 1991: Cellos: Rang Tang Ding Dong On The Japanese Sandman
*06 October 1991: Kinglets: Pretty Please
(LP - Savage Kick Volume 6) Savage Kick
*17 November 1991: Valentines: That's It Man
*23 November 1991: Little Luther: Twirl
*24 November 1991: Bukka White: Bukka's Jitterbug Swing
*12 January 1992: Valentines: That's It Man
(LP - Desperate Rock N Roll Volume 15) Flame 
*08 August 1992: Tyrone A. Saurus: The Monster Twist
*17 August 1992 (BFBS): Tyrone A. Saurus: Monster Twist
*29 August 1992: Clyde Arnold: Scrounge
*27 September 1992 (BFBS): Kai Ray: Trashman's Blues
(LP - Rockin' Christmas) Rhino
*24 December 1992: Oscar McLollie & His Honey Jumpers: Dig That Crazy Santa Claus
*24 December 1992: Moonglows: Hey Santa Claus
*24 December 1992: Turtles: Santa And The Sidewalk Surfer
(LP - Desperate Rock 'n' Roll Vol. 12) Flame
*09 July 1993: Bunker Hill: Hide And Go Seek (Parts 1 & 2)
*23 July 1993: James Savage: Rock These Blues Away
*24 July 1993 (BFBS): Bunker Hill: Hide And Go Seek Parts 1 & 2
(LP - Rock And Roll, The Untold Story, Vol. 2: Cowboys, Hillbillies ‘N Injuns) Rockafeller
*05 March 1994: Thumbs Carlisle: Springfield Guitar Social
(CD - Bloodshot! The Gaity Records Story Vol.1) Norton
*19 August 1994: Rhythm Rockers: Crisis
*27 August 1994 (BFBS): Rhythm Rockers: Crisis
(LP - Universe Rocketin': 22 Outer Space R 'n' R Blasters) ORB
*28 July 1995: Jerry Engler: Sputnik
*05 August 1995 (BFBS): Jerry Engler: Sputnik
*12 August 1995 (BFBS): Rufus Shoffner: Orbit Twist
*30 September 1995 (BFBS): Butch Paulson: Man From Mars
(CD - Beat, Beat, Beatsville!: Beatnik Rock 'N' Roll) Bongo
*04 August 1995: Royal Jokers: Beatnik
*12 August 1995: Barbara Evans: Beatnik Daddy
*12 August 1995 (BFBS): Royal Jokers: 'Beatnik
*20 August 1995 (BBC World Service): Royal Jokers: Beatnik 
*07 October 1995: Paul Gayten: Beatnik Bounce
(LP- Rock Begins Volume 2) Atco
*09 March 1996: Robins: Smokey Joe's Cafe 
*16 March 1996 (BFBS): Robins: Smokey Joe's Cafe 
(LP - Desperate Rock'n Roll Volume 18) Flame
*21 September 1996 (BFBS): Curley Money: Hurricane Baby
*22 September 1996: Alvie Self: Let's Go Wild
*28 September 1996: King Coleman: Do The Hully Gully
*05 October 1996: Curley Money: Hurricane Baby
*08 May 2003 (Radio Eins): Don Bishop: Nightmare
(4xCD - Hot Rods And Custom Classics) Rhino
*28 July 1999: Johnny Bond: Hot Rod Lincoln
*03 August 1999: Gene Vincent: Race With The Devil
*05 August 1999 (Radio Eins): Johnny Bond: Hot Rod Lincoln
*18 August 1999: Johnny Bond: Hot Rod Lincoln
(LP - Savage Kick Volume 9) Savage Kick
*30 November 1996: Carrie Grant: Mish Mash
==== 2000s ====
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(15xCD - Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock 'n' Roll Volume 1) Tim AG / Past Perfect International
*16 May 2002 (Radio Eins): Little Walter: Roller Coaster 
(7" EP - Rough Trade Shops: Rock And Roll 1)
*22 October 2002: Detroit Cobras: Hey Sailor
(LP - Desperate Rock'n'roll 19) Flame
*08 May 2003 (Radio Eins): Don Bishop: Nightmare 
(LP - Savage Kick Vol. 11) Savage Kick
*18 August 2004: J.B. Lenoir Don't Touch My Head
*19 August 2004: 5 Royales The Summer The Slum
(CD - The Best of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Years Vol.2) EMI+BBC
*20 October 2004: Shangri-Las: Leader of the Pack
== See Also ==
*Record Collection: V: Various: "Just Let Me Hear Some Of That Rock 'n' Roll Music" 1 & 2
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