CCS - C.C.S. (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1970)

CCS – C.C.S. was released in 1970 and is the debut of Alexis Korner's blues-rock collective, with lush big-band arrangements by John Cameron and production by Mickie Most. Raw electric blues meets orchestral pop ambition. The best-known track is the cover of Whole Lotta Love, which became famous as the Top Of The Pops theme; also included are Boom Boom and (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction.

On offer is the original 1970 German pressing on Columbia (1C 062-91 783) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Columbia – 1C 062-91 783
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: Germany Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1970
• Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Progressive Rock – more in Blues Rock
• Features: Gatefold

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (woc - penmark inside of the gatefold, shelf wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Boom Boom (3:30)
2. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (4:28)
3. Waiting Song (4:30)
4. Lookin' For Fun (3:58)
5. Whole Lotta Love (3:41)

Side B

1. Living In The Past (3:44)
2. Sunrise (5:11)
3. Dos Cantos (8:01)
4. Wade In The Water (2:53)

Personnel

John Cameron (Arranged By), Mickie Most (Producer), Herbie Flowers (Bass Guitar), Alan Parker (Guitar), Barry Morgan (Drums).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original 1970 German pressing on Columbia (1C 062-91 783).

Which well-known songs are included?
Above all Whole Lotta Love, plus Boom Boom, (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction and Wade In The Water.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Blues Rock collection.