They are some nifty promo LPs to promote stuff from EMI Bovema, Negram, and Delta in the Netherlands.
First problem I had was what to call the label. Should it be International Division (as I called it), ID, or even EMI International Division? You'll note that on volumes 2 and 3 there is no EMI logo, but there is on volume 4. They are, however a definite product of EMI.
Second item is -- anyone know of a volume 1? Has to be one as there is a volume 2 . Ah -- but was there also a volume 5 or 6 etc.
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I think you were right with the label.
I haven't been able to trace a 'Volume 1' anywhere, but it's possible that it wouldn't have had a volume number (rather like the 1st in Decca's The World Of Hits series).
"The Good Things From Holland" was an effort by EMI Bovema, started in 1973, to promote Dutch artists internationally. It's mentioned in Cash Box, Sept. 22, 1973, p. 41; the company also took out an ad in Billboard, Sept. 1, 1973, p. 26. Haven't seen vol. 1 yet, though.
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xiphophilos wrote:
"The Good Things From Holland" was an effort by EMI Bovema, started in 1973, to promote Dutch artists internationally.
It didn't appear to pay off as I don't think any of the artists had hits or further hits (George Baker Selection/ Pussycat/ Focus) in English-speaking markets (UK/ USA for starts) and those such as BZN, Pussycat, and Jack Jersey where already established in non-English speaking countries