Phil Spector Early Productions / Various

2010 release, an installment in the Ace Records label's producer-based series. This successful series continues with a bumper collection devoted to the most famous record producer there ever was, the one and only Phil Spector. Compiled by arch Spector buffs Rob Finnis and Mick Patrick, the set focuses on the legendary eccentric's early work, with all titles drawn from the 1958 to early 1963 time frame. 28 tracks including cuts from Ben E. King, the Creations, Billy Storm, the Ducanes, LaVern Baker, Gene Pitney and many others. Ace.