1962 - Browse By Year

1962 was a year of simmering potential, standing on the precipice of a cultural explosion. It was the era of the mashed potato and the twist, where dance halls were packed and the airwaves buzzed with the innocent energy of teen idols. Yet, beneath the polished pop surface, the seeds of a musical revolution were being sown in the coffee houses of Greenwich Village and the clubs of Liverpool. Our 1962 collection captures this fascinating moment of transition, preserving the sounds of a world about to change forever.

This was the year Bob Dylan quietly released his self-titled debut, introducing a gravelly new voice that would redefine songwriting. It was the moment The Beatles released their first single, "Love Me Do", hinting at the mania to come. Meanwhile, Ray Charles was breaking down barriers between country and soul with his landmark Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, and the instrumental surf rock of The Ventures was inspiring a generation to pick up electric guitars. From the sophisticated jazz of Bill Evans to the raw energy of Booker T. & the M.G.'s Green Onions, 1962 was a melting pot of styles.

On vinyl, these recordings offer a warm, authentic window into the past. The analogue format brings to life the rich, room-filling sound of early stereo mixes and the punchy, direct impact of mono singles. It is the sound of music in its purest, most organic form, before the complexities of multi-track recording took over.

Explore our 1962 collection below and uncover the roots of the rock and soul revolution.