In the heart of the swinging sixties, a seismic shift was underway in the UK music scene, fuelled by the meteoric rise of bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. As this new wave of music swept across the nation, Decca Records, renowned for its classical repertoire, found itself at a crossroads. Despite having signed The Stones in 1963, the label famously passed on The Beatles, a decision it was keen not to repeat. Thus, in September 1966, Decca executives Tony Hall and Hugh Mendl embarked on a bold venture: the creation of Deram Records, a subsidiary dedicated to capturing the pulse of contemporary pop culture while benefiting from the resources of a major label.

Deram's inception marked a departure from the traditional confines of Decca, with a vision to embrace the spirit of independence while leveraging the promotional power of its parent company. With its launch in September 1966, Deram set out to carve its own path, driven by a mission to secure new global licensing deals and champion emerging talent. Eclectic, occasionally esoteric but always interesting - the music press of the day described the new label as a 'hip label for groovy people'. The name, derived from the Decca Panoramic sound recording technique, symbolised its commitment to innovation and forward-thinking creativity.

As the boundaries between Deram and Decca blurred over time, both labels found themselves at the forefront of a musical revolution. From the ethereal, far out, sounds of Genesis and Caravan to the symphonic melodies of The Moody Blues, Deram and Decca cultivated a diverse roster of artists who pushed the boundaries of conventional music. Yet, amidst the mainstream success stories, there existed a tapestry of lesser-known acts whose contributions to the era were equally profound. Tintern Abbey, Khan, Jan Dukes De Grey, and T2 may not have achieved commercial stardom, but their experimental sounds and boundary-pushing compositions left an indelible mark on the musical landscape.

In tribute to this remarkable catalogue of original voices and exceptional music, Decca Records are proud to present 'Psych!', a newly compiled 64 song 3CD set celebrating an extraordinary era in British Pop and Rock music that saw an expansion of musical styles that heralded Psychedelia and the arrival of Prog (or Progressive) Rock. ‘Psych!’ sheds light on the cultural significance of these pioneering labels and their enduring impact on generations of music lovers. As befits a time that saw 'serious' music fans embrace the album over singles, 'Psych!' will also be available as a 24 song 'highlights' package on 2LP vinyl, housed in an eye-catching gatefold sleeve. Both formats feature new sleeve notes from music journalist Mike Barnes, author of 'A New Day Yesterday: UK Progressive Rock & the 1970s', published by Omnibus press in 2020 and shortlisted for the 2021 Penderyn Music Book Prize.

From the heady days of psychedelia to the dawn of progressive rock, Deram and Decca stand as beacons of innovation, forever synonymous with the spirit of musical exploration and artistic expression, perfectly exemplified with the release of ‘Psych!’

Track Listing

3 CD Set

Disc One

1.    The Flies - (I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone
   

2.    Al Stewart - Turn Into Earth
   

3.    Paul & Barry Ryan - Keep It Out Of Sight
   

4.    Keith Shields - Deep Inside Your Mind
   

5.    The Wards Of Court - How Could You Say One Thing
   

6.    The Fairytale - Run And Hide
   

7.    Tintern Abbey - Vacuum Cleaner
   

8.    The Moody Blues - Love & Beauty
   

9.    Timebox - Walking Through The Streets Of My Mind
   

10.    The Poets - In Your Tower
    

11.    Felius Andromeda - Cheadle Heath's Delusions
    

12.    The Societie - Bird Has Flown
    

13.    Denny Laine - Say You Don't Mind
    

14.    The Accent - Red Sky At Night
    

15.    The Syn - Grounded
    

16.    23rd Turnoff - Michaelangelo
    

17.    Small Faces - That Man
    

18.    Crocheted Doughnut Ring - Get Our Your Rock N Roll Shoes
    

19.    The Fire - Treacle Toffee World
    

20.    Curiosity Shoppe - Baby I Need You
    

21.    The Attack - Lady Orange Peel
    

22.    The Plague - Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
    

23.    The Ice - Ice Man
    

24.    Savoy Brown - Train To Nowhere
    

25.    The Elastic Band - Think Of You Baby
    

26.    Ten Years After - The Sounds
    

Disc Two

1.    Davy Graham - Both Sides Now
   

2.    Christopher Colt - Virgin Sunrise
   

3.    Turquoise - 53 Summer Street
   

4.    Warm Sounds - Nite Is A Comin'
   

5.    Virgin Sleep - Secret
   

6.    World Of Oz - King Croesus
   

7.    Tinkerbell's Fairydust - Twenty Ten
   

8.    East Of Eden - Northern Hemisphere
   

9.    Keef Hartley Band - Not Foolish, Not Wise
   

10.    Bulldog Breed - Halo In My Hair
    

11.    Genesis - In The Beginning
    

12.    Egg - Seven Is A Jolly Good Time
    

13.    Garden Odyssey Enterprise - Sad & Lonely
    

14.    Cherry Smash - Green Plant
    

15.    Jan Dukes De Grey - Texas
    

16.    Igginbottom - The Castle
    

17.    Ashkan - Stop (Wait And Listen)
    

18.    Johnny Almond Music Machine - Voodoo Forest
    

19.    John Cameron Quartet - Troublemaker
    

20.    Aardvark - Very Nice Of You To Call
    

21.    Bill Fay - Garden Song
    

Disc Three

1.    Room - Cemetery Junction Parts 1 & 2
   

2.    Black Cat Bones - Feeling Good
   

3.    Caravan - Hello Hello
   

4.    Sunforest - Lady Next Door
   

5.    Pacific Drift - Tomorrow Morning Brings
   

6.    Gailliard - I Wrapped Her In Ribbons
   

7.    Denny Gerrard - Native Sun
   

8.    T2 - No More White Horses
   

9.    Clark Hutchinson - Man's Best Friend
   

10.    Satisfaction - Love It Is
    

11.    Stud - Turn Over The Pages
    

12.    People - Glastonbury
    

13.    Mellow Candle - Vile Excesses
    

14.    Khan - Stargazers
    

15.    Darryl Way's Wolf - Wolf
    

16.    Principal Edwards Magic Theatre - The Whizzmore Kid
    

17.    Pete Brown - Sad Is The Man
    

Track Listing

2 LP Set

LP 1, Side A

A1. Al Stewart - Turn Into Earth

A2. Denny Laine - Say You Don't Mind

A3. Timebox - Walking Through The Streets Of My Mind

A4. Small Faces - That Man

A5. Curiosity Shoppe - Baby I Need You

A6. The Attack - Lady Orange Peel

A7. The Elastic Band - Think Of You Baby

A8. Crocheted Doughnut Ring - Get Our Your Rock N Roll Shoes

LP1, Side B

B1. Keef Hartley Band - Not Foolish, Not Wise

B2. Egg - Seven Is A Jolly Good Time

B3. East Of Eden - Northern Hemisphere

B4. Johnny Almond Music Machine - Voodoo Forest

B5. Jan Dukes De Grey - Texas

B6. Bill Fay - Garden Song

LP 2, Side C

C1. Black Cat Bones - Feeling Good

C2. Denny Gerrard - Native Sun

C3. Aardvark - Very Nice Of You To Call

C4. Pacific Drift - Tomorrow Morning Brings

C5. Caravan - Hello Hello

C6. Gailliard - I Wrapped Her In Ribbons

LP2, Side D

D1. Room - Cemetery Junction Parts 1 & 2

D2. Clark Hutchinson - Man's Best Friend

D3. Khan - Stargazers

D4. Darryl Way's Wolf – Wolf