Various - A Young Person's Guide To Compact

ltm release a remastered cd edition of the highly collectible label compilation 'a young person's guide to compact', originally released by the compact organisation in 1982. founded in london in 1981, the compact organisation was the brainchild of composer-svengali tot taylor. chic, cheerful and redolent of hip new york label ze, compact's stylish and stylized roster included ice-cool swedish model agent virna lindt, neasden soul queen mari wilson, funk contenders shake / shake, american retro diva miss cynthia scott and ironic pop artists the beautiful americans. all these and more are featured on the wonderful label compilation 'a young person's guide to compact'. originally released as a double album in a bespoke limited edition box (copies now sell for over 1000), the album rounds up early singles on the label as well as key album tracks. rarities include the non-album singles 'model agent' and 'young and hip' by virna lindt, and a live version of 'rave' by mari wilson, recorded at a compact showcase in london in october 1981. the remastered 71 minute cd also features a deluxe 12 page booklet featuring original artwork and compact ephemera from the box set, as well as detailed liner notes by tot taylor.