
"New York's classy Coed label blazed a trail through the US charts in the late 50s and early 60s with a series of Doo Wop and pop singles which really were something special. "Bandleader and music publisher George Paxton might never have formed Coed were it not for the changes wrought upon the American record industry by the rock'n'roll explosion of the mid-50s. Paxton had much in common with Archie Bleyer, another former bandleader who had launched a successful record label, Cadence. "Coed released 87 singles of which 32 reached the Hot 100. US compiler Walter DeVenne has concentrated (though not exclusively) on the glorious vocal group records which formed a large part of Coed's repertoire. "Mastered in stereo from the original tapes by 'Little Walter' DeVenne and our own Duncan Cowell, the Coed Records Story reflects the care and attention Coed originally lavished on these classics from the golden age of New York pop. Ace. 2006.
1) 16 Candles - the Crests
2) Count Every Star - the Rivieras
3) Foolish Me - the Harptones
4) I'm Gonna Laugh at You - the Calendars
5) Have You Heard - the Duprees
6) Joanne - Trade Martin
7) Trouble in Paradise - the Crests
8) Moonlight Serenade - the Rivieras
9) Believe Me - Sheron Ivy
10) All in Your Mind - the Harptones
11) Don't Don't Don't Drop Out - Ronnie/The Schoolmates
12) Why Don't You Believe Me - the Duprees
13) Angels Listened in the - the Crests
14) Strategy - Trade Martin
15) Rain Down Kisses - the Harptones
16) Down in My Heart - the Harptones
17) Stay in My Heart - the Rivieras
18) Model Girl - Johnny Maestro
19) Someday You'll Be My Girl - Ralph London
20) Answer Me My Love - the Harptones
21) I Need You - Sheron Ivy
22) That Stranger Used to Be My Girl - Trade Martin
23) What Will I Tell My Heart - the Harptones
24) You're Too Fast - the Calendars
25) You Belong to Me - the Duprees
26) Lovely Lovely Girl - Ralph London
27) This Love That I'm Giving You - the Joy Tones
28) Step By Step - the Crests
29) Moonlight Cocktail - the Rivieras
30) Last Dance the - the Harptones