Rod Stewart - 16 Early Hits (1977) Vinyl LP; Jeff Beck Group, Faces, Steampacket

Catalog Number:

TOP-16-31

Musical Styles:

1960s, 1970s, Blues Rock, British Blues, British Invasion, Classic R&B, Classic Rock, Jazz Rock, Soul Jazz

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good (VG)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; noticeable scuffing, surface impressions (front/back); section of rough discoloration on bottom-right of back and bottom-left of front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); one seam partially split. Spine is partly readable with wear. Shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier across bottom-edge and corners with a developing split on bottom. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Just A Little Misunderstood
2. Baby Come Home (with Julie Driscoll )
3. A Collibosher (Instrumental) (Ron Wood and Faces )
4. The Fly (Instrumental) (Faces )
5. Anything (Instrumental) (Faces )
6. Sparkey Rides (Faces )
7. Wide Eyed Girl
8. Red Balloon
9. Bright Lights Big City
10. Autumn Stone (Faces )
11. The In Crowd (Instrumental) (Brian Auger )
12. Can I Get A Witness (The Steampacket feat. Rod Stewart)
13. Back At The Chicken Shack (Instrumental) (The Steampacket feat. Brian Auger)
14. Baby Take Me (with Julie Driscoll )
15. Cry Me A River (Long John Baldry and The Steampacket )
16. Mojo (with The Steampacket )

About The Record:

16 Early Hits, by Rod Stewart, released in 1977 by TRIP Records, is a compilation featuring early recordings from Stewart’s solo career, his time with the Jeff Beck Group, Faces, and Steampacket, highlighting his blues-rock roots. It includes tracks like Just A Little Misunderstood and Bright Lights Big City, showcasing his gritty vocal style alongside contributions from collaborators like Julie Driscoll and Brian Auger. Historically significant for capturing Stewart’s pre-stardom work, the album reflects the 1960s and early 1970s British rock and R&B scene, though it contains some misattributed tracks, with several actually by Small Faces (e.g., Collibosher, Autumn Stone). Notably, it lacks major hit singles like Maggie May or Reason to Believe, focusing instead on lesser-known early cuts. This vinyl LP, also released in Canada and as an 8-track cartridge, remains a collector’s item for fans of Stewart’s formative years.