SMALL FACES: "From The Beginning"

Original released on LP Decca LK 4879

(UK, June 1967)

The Small Faces only ever officially released one studio album with Decca, their debut “Small Faces”. Following their departure to Andrew Loog-Oldham's Immediate label, Decca released this album, “From The Beginning", cash in's by Decca... not the band. So, this second Small Faces’ album is basically a collection of tunes recorded during the band’s time with Decca - a compilation. Most people I know who have any interest in the Small Faces prefer the Immediate output, but listening to the Decca years you cannot ignore how dynamic, tight, melodic and powerful the Small Faces were as a young British R&B band, Steve Marriott's voice is impeccable. This CD reissue contains five extra tracks: “My Mind's Eye” (French EP version), “Hey Girl” (French EP version), “Take This Hurt Off Me” (different version), “Baby Don't You Do It” (different version) and “What'cha Gonna Do About It” (French EP version).