album · June 2, 1967
From the Beginning
UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)See this day
psychedelic rockgarage rockclassic rock
This 1967 compilation captures Small Faces at a pivotal moment, showcasing their early R&B-influenced mod anthems alongside nascent psychedelic explorations. It serves as a bridge between their chart-topping singles and their more ambitious later work.
- The album was released on the Immediate Records label, founded by Andrew Loog Oldham, who also managed the band.
- "From the Beginning" reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album features the band's singles "Sha-La-La-La-Lee" and "Itchycoo Park," though the latter was a later addition to some pressings and represented their evolving sound.
Small Faces were a prominent English mod rock band formed in 1965, known for their energetic R&B-influenced sound and sharp Mod fashion sense. At the time of "From the Beginning," they were transitioning from their mod roots towards a more experimental, psychedelic direction, reflecting broader shifts in the UK music scene.
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