The Key Collection

Description

The Key Collection is a multi-artist compilation released on the UK label Key Records in 1972. It was released in a die-cut cover with an insert that advertizes for the albums from which the tracks are taken. The album features mostly British artists, as well as a couple of American artists.

Sampler LP from Britain’s pioneering Key label. Included here are selections from their first 12 LPs beginning in 1969, including the intensely collectible Out Of Darkness, as well as The Forerunners, Judy MacKenzie, Larry Norman, Graham Kendrick, The Imperials, Youth Praise, Trinity Folk, and Whispers Of Truth. A color insert shows photos of all the album covers. Neat-o die-cut keyhole cover. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. The Imperials – “Time To Get It Together” (from Time To Get It Together)
A2. Judy MacKenzie – “Through My Days” (from Peace and Love and Freedom)
A3. Larry Norman – “Sweet Sweet Song Of Salvation” (from Upon this Rock)
A4. The Forerunners – “The Song Is Love” (from Genuine Imitation Life)
A5. The Crusader Youth Singers – “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross” (from Tribute to Youth Praise)
A6. Out of Darkness – “On Solid Rock” (from Out of Darkness)

Side Two
B1. The Forerunners – “Hymn” (from Running Back)
B2. Trinity Folk – “Laugh” (from the multi-artist album Sound Vision in Concert)
B3. Whispers Of Truth – “Reality” (from the multi-artist album Alive!)
B4. The Forerunners – “Bethlehem” (from The Forerunners)
B5. Judy MacKenzie – “What Does It Mean To You?” (from Judy)
B6. Graham Kendrick – “Sweet Fire” (from Footsteps on the Sea)

Note: Tracks A5, A6, B3, B4 and B5 are mono, while the other tracks are stereo.

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LP insert

THE FORERUNNERS: The very first album from the American folk group who have been heard throughout Europe in universities and concerts. Well chosen songs with a heavy folk influence. KL001

ALIVE!: Fourteen tracks featuring Whispers of Truth, Nigel Goodwin, The Glorylanders, All Things New and Roger & Jan. Includes folk, blues, pop, and poetry. KL002

TRIBUTE TO YOUTH PRAISE: A lively sing-along album with some crisp instrumental backing. All the items come from the Youth Praise 2 songbook. Plus two tracks by the Navigators. KL003

RUNNING BACK – The Forerunners: A Welcome second album capturing the sound, personality and professionalism of this much travelled team. Includes Hymn, Road to Freedom and I Know Where I’m Going. KL004

JUDY – Judy MacKenzie: The debut album of this talented singer and songwriter. The sounds range from pop to folk, the words show her understanding of human situations. KL005

OUT OF DARKNESS: Jesus Rock that speaks accurately the musical language of today’s generation. They lay down the gospel with a heavy hand. The original from a much copied band. KL006

SOUND VISION IN CONCERT: Forty-six stereo minutes of authentic live concert performance. Features Judy MacKenzie, Out of Darkness, Nigel Goodwin, The Overcomers, Carol, John & Aubrey, Trinity Folk, Tony Hemmings. KL007

GENUINE IMITATION LIFE – The Forerunners: They look at the world through the eyes of some modern songwriters and use contemporary Christian songs to present the answers. KL008

PEACE AND LOVE AND FREEDOM – Judy MacKenzie: A much more gentle album than her first and featuring eleven of her own compositions, with beautiful orchestral backings. KL009

UPON THIS ROCK – Larry Norman: Contrasting set of songs from the main musical influence of the Jesus Revolution. Big Jesus Rock sounds supporting some very sharp lyrics. KL010

FOOTSTEPS ON THE SEA – Graham Kendrick: A selection of Graham’s own songs of great poetic insight. Accompanied by folk musicians Gordon Giltrap and Chris Laurence. KL011

TIME TO GET IT TOGETHER – The Imperials: Big orchestral backings support the voices of America’s number one gospel vocal group. Includes some of the greatest message songs ever written. KL012