(45 rpm) Here's a definitive singles collection for the influential proto-mod british band ! The Birds were a rhythm and blues band, formed in 1964 in London. They recorded fewer than a dozen songs and released only four singles. Starting out with a hard R&B sound, they later began infusing it with Motown-style vocal harmonies. The best known former member of The Birds is Ronnie Wood, who went on to join the Jeff Beck Group, The Creation, Faces and later The Rolling Stones. Their hard R&B sound was good enough to get them into a battle-of-the-bands contest held under the show Ready Steady Go!. [2] When the band made their first television appearance, they caught the eye of Decca record company executives. The ensuing recording contract resulted in their first two singles, 'You Don't Love Me' and 'Leaving Here'. The Birds seemed destined for stardom with their loud rhythm-and-blues based music, receiving equal billing with The Who at some concerts. However, in the spring of 1965, the Los Angeles-based band, The Byrds, was dominating the UK Singles Chart with their folk-rock version of Bob Dylan's 'Mr. Tambourine Man', released by the newly formed British CBS Records. When The Byrds arrived in England for their first British tour that summer, The Birds' manager, Leo de Clerck, took legal action to prevent them from using the name; the action failed, amid a flurry of national press and television coverage. The group parted ways with de Clerck soon afterwards. Tracks:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
-
Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
Combining classic design with modern Bluetooth connectivity, built-in amplification and versatile inputs, these speakers deliver rich, balanced sound.
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Denon DP-400
Featuring a high-precision, belt-driven mechanism and an adjustable tonearm that ensures optimal tracking and minimal resonance
-
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
California Irish The Mountains Are My Friends
7Hz Productions
July 11, 2025 -
Rise Against Ricochet (Canary Yello; Amazon Exclusive) [2xLP]
Loma Vista Recordings
August 15, 2025 -
Rawayana Bomba Estereo & ASTROPICAL ASTROPICAL
Sony U.s. Latin
August 1, 2025 -
Robert Jon & The Wreck Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes (Crystal Clear)
Journeyman Records
August 22, 2025 -
hard life onion
Mercury Records/Republic
July 18, 2025 -
Drain ...is Your Friend
Epitaph
November 7, 2025 -
KAROL G Tropicoqueta (Tangerine) (Amazon Exclusive) [2xLP]
Bichota Records/Interscope
September 26, 2025 -
The Dirty Nil The Lash
Dine Alone Music Inc
July 25, 2025 -
Preston Cooper Toledo Talkin' (Graphite)
The Valory Music Co.
August 29, 2025 -
Case Oats Last Missouri Exit
Merge Records
August 22, 2025 -
Bleary Eyed Easy
Born Losers Records
July 25, 2025 -
Anthony Green So Long, Avalon
Born Losers Records
July 11, 2025 -
Tim Minchin Time Machine
Bmg
July 25, 2025 -
RUSS RUSS / WILD (Orange) [2xLP]
199282716966
July 4, 2025