{"product_id":"various-artist-the-best-of-the-rock-machine-vinyl-lp-record-vg","title":"Various Artist – The Best Of The Rock Machine | Vinyl LP Record | (VG+)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-headLineXL title_Brnd1 css-12sap66\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord - VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover - G+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the better late-1960s\/early-1970s CBS compilation albums. It contains several highly collectible artists including The Byrds, Santana, Big Brother \u0026amp; The Holding Company, Donovan, Dr Hook, Chicken Shack and Blood, Sweat \u0026amp; Tears. The psychedelic and classic rock content gives it more appeal than an average budget compilation, particularly for collectors of the San Francisco sound and late-1960s rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic CBS compilation bringing together some of the most influential artists of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Featuring a diverse mix of folk rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock and early progressive sounds, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Best Of The Rock Machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e serves as an excellent introduction to the era. Highlights include Scott McKenzie’s iconic “San Francisco”, The Byrds’ folk-rock classics, Santana’s Latin-rock breakthrough, and notable tracks from Donovan, Blood, Sweat \u0026amp; Tears, Dr Hook \u0026amp; The Medicine Show and Big Brother \u0026amp; The Holding Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection captures the spirit of a transformative period in popular music and remains an enjoyable listen for both seasoned collectors and those exploring classic rock for the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock \/ Psychedelic Rock \/ Folk Rock \/ Blues Rock \/ Classic Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott McKenzie – San Francisco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Byrds – Mr. Tambourine Man\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilly Joe Royal – Down In The Boondocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Brother \u0026amp; The Holding Company – Piece Of My Heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Puckett \u0026amp; The Union Gap – Young Girl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicken Shack – I’d Rather Go Blind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeanut Butter Conspiracy – Understanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonovan – Mellow Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide Two\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Byrds – Turn! Turn! Turn!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood, Sweat \u0026amp; Tears – Spinning Wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shuffles – Cha La La, I Need You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicory Tip – Son Of My Father\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr Hook \u0026amp; The Medicine Show – Sylvia’s Mother\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantana – Evil Ways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO.C. Smith – The Son Of Hickory Holler’s Tramp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeanut Butter Conspiracy – Amen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing \/ Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCBS compilation originally issued as part of the celebrated “Rock Machine” series. Particularly desirable for the inclusion of classic tracks by The Byrds, Santana, Big Brother \u0026amp; The Holding Company and Donovan. A strong period compilation that captures the transition from folk rock and psychedelia into the early 1970s rock era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section credits toggle_section    toggle_section_remember\" data-toggle-section-id=\"credits\" id=\"credits\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section_content toggle_section_content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list_no_style\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Various Artist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47975919943901,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/1633\/files\/20250529_152158.jpg?v=1780060794","url":"https:\/\/www.cplanaudio.co.za\/products\/various-artist-the-best-of-the-rock-machine-vinyl-lp-record-vg","provider":"C-Plan Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}