VA - Rock 'n' Roll JukeBox [2008] (16 x CDs) | Butterboy - A Ziggy Special collection

 Now I am not a big fan of those best of Rock n Roll compilations as such and I have said not the biggest Elvis fan either come to that, who of course is central here, but THIS is the exception that proves the rule as Butterboy mentions it is as collections go peerless work by Ziggy here and essential that it is the emotional range of the song selection that makes this so listenable and if you wanted just one compilation of Rock and Rock THIS IS IT!

VA - Rock 'n' Roll JukeBox [2008] 

ROCK 'N' ROLL

VA - Rock 'n' Roll JukeBox [2008] (16 x CDs)

Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox is a sprawling 16CD box set that plays like a jukebox come to life, one stocked not with filler, but with the foundational sounds of rock ’n’ roll’s golden era. Across 400 tracks, the set delivers a dizzying array of hits, deep cuts, and genre-defining moments from the 1950s and early ’60s, all performed by the original artists. It’s not just a nostalgia trip, it’s a full-blown archive of pop culture’s most explosive birth.

The scope is staggering with 300 Top Ten hits, 100 Number Ones, and a lineup that reads like a roll call of rock royalty. Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Fats Domino, Carl Perkins, Ruth Brown, and The Platters all make appearances, alongside doo-wop classics, country crossovers, and rhythm & blues staples. From “Rock Around the Clock” to “Lucille,” “Blue Suede Shoes” to “Mr. Sandman,” the set captures the energy, innocence, and swagger of a generation discovering its voice.

Each disc is sequenced with care, balancing chart-toppers with lesser-known gems. You’ll find jukebox staples like “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” “Be-Bop-A-Lula,” and “Tears on My Pillow” nestled beside regional hits and early crossover experiments. The mastering is clean and punchy, preserving the analog warmth while giving the tracks a fresh shine. Packaging is minimal, paper sleeves and a compact box, but the content more than compensates.

What makes Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox essential isn’t just its breadth, it’s the emotional punch. These songs aren’t just catchy; they’re cultural artifacts. They speak to teenage rebellion, heartbreak, dancehall joy, and the raw thrill of electric sound. For archivists, DJs, and collectors, the set offers a ready-made library of foundational rock. For casual listeners, it’s a gateway to the roots of modern pop.

Issued in Europe on the Prism Leisure label and now increasingly rare, this box set remains one of the most comprehensive and accessible anthologies of early rock ’n’ roll ever assembled. This set is a time machine. (Butterboy)

Thanks to Ziggy for sharing this set with me... (Thanks Ziggy)

that’s 300 top ten hits and over 2 gb of pure music!