JOE MEEK

 

TELSTAR:

273 Coverversionen / cover versions

 

 

Joe Meeks originale und bis heute unübertroffene Produktion seiner Komposition Telstar mit den Tornados erschien im August 1962. Bis heute soll das Stück über dreihundertmal nachgespielt worden sein. Die genaue Zahl lässt sich nicht feststellen, aber hier sind immerhin 273 Versionen.

Im Original ist Telstar ein Instrumentalstück; die meisten der hier vorgestellten Coverversionen sind denn auch ebenfalls instrumentale Fassungen. Aber es gibt auch einige Gesangsfassungen; derzeit sind Textversionen in sechs Sprachen bekannt (englisch, deutsch, französisch, italienisch, portugiesisch und slowenisch). Wirklich funktioniert hat aber keine einzige; gesungene Telstar-Versionen wirken entweder süßlich oder pathetisch.

Etliche der hier genannten Coverversionen tauchen auf verschiedenen Platten auf oder wurden zu unterschiedlichen Zeitpunkten in mehreren Ländern veröffentlicht. Um Mehrfachnennungen zu vermeiden, ist nach Möglichkeit nur die jeweils früheste Veröffentlichung aufgeführt. Nicht aufgeführt sind Demoversionen und unveröffentlichte (Amateur-) Einspielungen.

Hintergrundinfos über Produktion und Chartplazierungen des Tornados-Originals finden Sie hier.

Joe Meek's original and still undefeated production of his composition Telstar with The Tornados has been released in August 1962. It's said that up to now more than 300 cover versions followed. It's impossible to name the exact number, but here, after all, are 273 versions.

As the original Telstar version is an instrumental, most of the cover versions presented here are instrumentals too. However, a couple of vocal versions have been made; up to now lyrics in six languages are known (English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Slovenian). But not one of them really worked; usually vocal versions of Telstar are either mawkish or pompous.

Several cover versions listed here has been released on different records or at different dates in various countries. To avoid multiple listings, as far as possible only the earliest release is stated. Demo versions and unreleased (amateur) recordings are not listed here.

Background info on production and chart positions of the Tornados' original tune to be found here.

 

No. Artist Country Year Label/Number Form (Album-) Title
 
001 2nd Roman New Orleans Jazz Band ITA 1963 RCA Italiana PM 453164 A 7" Telstar b/w Madison - A Swingin' Time
002 2005 Stars Group FR 1978 Atoll Music 78 009/010 2LP Spatial Disco 2005
003 4.Q UK 1993 Zero T-001 12” A1: Telstar 7" Wireless Mix
004 4.Q UK 1993 Zero T-001 12” A2: Telstar Genuine Article
005 4.Q UK 1993 Zero T-001 12” B1: Telstar To Dance Or To Trance Mix
006 Ad Infinitum UK 1984 Factory 148 12” A: Telstar
007 Ad Infinitum UK 1984 Factory 148 12” B: Telstar In A Piano Bar
008 Air Cops ITA 2007 Chameleon Black CHA BK 11 12” A: Telstar Original Mix
009 Air Cops ITA 2007 Chameleon Black CHA BK 11 12” B: Telstar Remote Mix
010 Alien Cowboys GER 2004 Ulftone UTCD 097 CD Lift
011 Amazonas SWE 1989 WEA Lament 244911-1 LP Amazonas
012 Andy, Leon Orchestra GER 1963? Varieton POP 1256 LP Schlager-Favoriten Folge 1
013 Apollo 100 UK 1972 Young Blood YB 1011 7" B1: Telstar
014 Ashton, Bud UK 1962 Embassy 45-WB 525 7" (*)
015 Ashton, Dean UK 1998 Marble Arch 5026389537123 CD The Magic Guitar Of D.A. - Tr.15
016 Atlantis Five FR 1997 Magic Rec. 3229261768628 CD Dans L'ombre Des Shadows (*)
017 Atoms, The ITA 1978 Durium Start LPS 40038 LP Space Concept (Cosmic Bardelli)
018 Avengers VI USA 1966 Mark 56-534 ?
019 Award, James Orch. & Les Scarlet FR ? Panorama MH 119 7" A: Telstar (vocal, french)
020 Babys, Los MEX 1967 ECO Records 614 LP El Kaiser Batman, B1
021 Balaguer, Victor ESP 1963 Vergara 35.0.029 C EP Telstar, A1
022 Biddu Orchestra UK 1978 Epic EPC 83203 LP Disco Gold, part of medley
023 Big Four FR ? Match Records 14.530 EP A1: Telstar
024 Black Devils DEN 1965? ? ?
025 Black Market Audio NL 2001 Supertracks ST 1003 CD Autorama
026 Blanca, Burt BEL 1963 HMV EMF 335 EP A1: Magic Star (vocal)
026 Blanca, Burt BEL 1963 7" Rocking The Twelve Eight b/w Magic Star (vocal)
027 Blue, Denny GER 1977 CBS 82022 LP Plays Organ Hits
028 Boland, Didier & Gilles Choeur FR ? PBM EP 41 EP Series Disque du jour No.32 / A1
029 Brasseur, Andre EEC 1986 MCS Unlimited CD The Fantastic Organ
030 Breakstone Quintet, Joshua USA 1993 Evidence 730182205824 CD Walk, Don't Run
031 Bréval, Georges & Ses Frangins BEL 1970 Decca 193482 LP
032 Britt, Mark & Orchestra CAN 1962 Globe Records G 6001 LP 1962's Greatest Hits
033 Brujos, Los ? 1977 ? ? ?
034 Caravelli Y Sus Violines Magicos ESP 1960s Discophon 24.233 EP A1: Telstar
035 Carroll, David USA 1963 Mercury MG 20786/SR 60786 LP Today's Top Hits (mono/stereo)
036 Carroll, Johnny UK ? Raven Records KS 1014 LP Do You Want To Touch Me
037 Challengers USA 1963 Vault 107 LP K 39; A4 (*)
038 Champs FR 2003 Magic-Records 3930350 CD (*)
039 Chaps (= Outlaws) UK 1962 Parlophone R 4979 7" (Meek production)
040 Chiboust, Noel FR 1963 Trianon 5324 LP
041 Clark, Louis & BBC Concert Orch. USA 1994 K-Tel ECD 3025 CD Instrumental Classics
042 Compagnons de la Chanson, Les FR 1963 Polydor 27015 EP Une étoile de plein jour (French vocal)
043 Cortez, Alberto POR ? Alvorada H 11-78 A1 EP Telstar (Magic Estrella)
044 Crescendos, Les CAN 1963 Franco 9311 7" Une étoile de plein jour (French vocal)
045 Dalesmen GB ? NDS DM 602 EP Telstar
046 Danel, Jean-Pierre FR 1998 ? ? ?
047 Daughters Of Aphrodite USA? 2004 Bullmark CD Return To The Flame
048 Delfosse, Hector FR ? Stella For Teenagers 3.132 7" Telstar b/w Pampero
049 Deréal, Colette FR 1963 Polydor 27026 A1 EP Une étoile de plein jour (French vocal)
050 Deržaj, Marjana YUG 1963 Jugoton EPY-3297 EP Slovenian vocal
051 Di Raimondo, Jean ? ? JBP 51733 EP
052 Dorothy BRA 19?? ? ? (Portuguese vocal)
053 Dr. Who Meets Techno UK 19?? ? ? Telstar (by Alan Lee
054 Double IV USA 1963 Capitol 4902 7" Magic Star (English vocal)
055 Downbeats ARG 19?? RCA CAMDEN 31C-0189 7" 33 1/3 rpm
056 Eagles UK 1963 Pye NPL 18084 LP Smash Hits (*)
057 Echoboy UK 2000 Mute CDMUTE 256 CD-S Tr.1: Telstar Recovery
058 Echoboy UK 2000 Mute P12MUTE 156 12" Telstar - Raven Tongue Mix
059 Echoboy UK 2000 Mute P12MUTE 156 12" Telstar - Jagz Kooner Vocal Mix
060 Echoboy UK 2000 Mute P12MUTE 156 12" Telstar - Jagz Kooner Instrumental Mix
061 Koltay-Papp együttes HUN 1963 Qualiton SP 169 7" Telstar/Gin Twist
062 Electronic System ESP 1975 Mycrossound MY-1007 LP Revival, B4
063 Edwards, Nokie & The Light Crust Doughboys USA 2006 Art Greenhaw Records 663525702127 CD Guitars Over Texas; T6
064 Engineer John & His Family UK 1973 RCA Victor ? 7" Telstar b/w Solaris
064 Giovanni & The Family Moog SWE 1973 RCA Victor 74-16347 7" Telstar b/w Solaris
064 L'Ingegner Giovanni e Famiglia ITA 1973 RCA IN 2316 7" Telstar b/w Solaris
065 Exotic Guitars USA 1972 Ranwood R 8104 LP The Exotic Guitars
066 Fans, The USA 1977 Blue Beam Records BB-1001 7" B1: Telstar
067 Fantastic Pikes, The GER 19?? Sonic 9044 LP The Synthesizer Sound Machine
068 Felgen, Camillo GER 1962 Electrola E 22328  7" Irgendwann erwacht ein neuer Tag (German vocal)
069 Ferretti, Fabrizio ITA 19?? RIFI RFN NP 16012 7" & Bruno Martelli Orchestra (vocal)
070 Fingers, Les FR 1962 Festival DN 454 7" Un jour tu me reviendras b/w Telstar (*)
071 Flames, The USA ? Lone Ranger FLAMES 002 CD The Versatile Flames, T5
071 Flying Strings DEN 1980 Venus 102880 LP Flying Strings
072 Fradkin, Les USA 2008 RRO CD One Link Between Them
073 Fury’s Tornados UK 1974 Warner Brothers K 16442 7"
074 Garmets JAP 1973 JVC CD4B5045E B2 LP Moog Electronic Sounds (Quadro)
075 Genty, Eric BEL 1960s Stella For Teenagers 3133 7" Telstar b/w Le coeur en bandoulière
076 Grey, Rozz & The Kastaways ? 19?? ? ? ?
077 Greger, Max Orchester GER 1964 Polydor 237.341 LP Ball der Nationen
078 Grewe, Konrad Combo GER 1962? Tip 63-1133 EP Die vier großen Schlager, B2
079 Griggs, Paul ESP 1981 EMI 10C 006-026724 7" Guitar Collection; Medley
080 Hamilton, David UK 1970 Joy JOYS 178 LP Hammond Moods
081 Hawaiians UK 1968 Deram 1020 LP From The Famous Beach Hotel
082 Hollywood, Kenny UK 1962 Decca F 11546 A 7" Magic Star (vocal, Meek-Produktion)
083 Homer, Yvette FR ? EMI 635 EP
084 Hood, Peter AU ? J & B JB041 ?
085 Hot Butter UK 1972 Pye NSPL 28169 LP Popcorn, B1
086 Howlin' Wilson UK 2004 Western Star WSRC 007 CD Joe Meek Shall Inherit The Earth, Vol. 1
087 Huevo Rancheros USA 1995 Lucky Records LKYCD 006 CD Longo Weekendo Fiesta; T3
088 Hula Hounds USA 2003 Tone Buoy Rec TBR 03-4865 CD Release The Hounds
089 Humans GER 1981 Teldec/X Records 6.24825 AP LP Lost Control, B6
090 Hunter, Rod UK 1973 Decca LP Rod Hunter, Moog
091 Hurricane Gang UK 1973 MFP 2M 046.94368 LP/td> Golden Instrumental Hits
092 Hurricane Strings NL 1962 Imperial HI 1167 ? (*)
093 I Campanino ESP 1963 GC RECORDS 082 7" Telstar b/w I Got Money
094 Infernos UK 1980 ? MC?
095 J.E.T.S. ESP 2003 Horus CD-01006 CD Flying High
096 Jake No Shoulders USA 1981 Swampwater SWAMP 1014 7" Telstar b/w Algae Waters
097 Jet Black's BRA 1982 Gala 4086054 LP Apresenta The Jack Black's
098 Jet Black's (new recording) BRA 1996 Brasidisc BRCD 018 CD Remember The Shadows & The Ventures
099 Jets, Los ESP 2003 Rama Lama RO-52122 CD Toda Sur Grabaciones En Polydor 62-63
100 Johns, Evan & His H-Bombs USA 1990 Jungle JREP 4001 LP Please Mr. Santa Claus
101 Jon & The Nightriders GER 1982 Line Rec 6.20157 12" Splashback ! (LMS3027AE)
102 Justis, Bill USA 1962 Smash MGS-27030 LP Plays 12 More Big Instrumental Hits
103 Keating, John & His Orchestra UK 19?? LP Space Experience
104 Kemu (a.k.a. Umek) SLO 2001 Earresistable Musick EAR 001 12" Telstar b/w Park Shiner
105 King, Ricky GER 2003 DA Music 873609-2 CD Platinum Edition
106 Labes, Jef UK 1983 KA Records 19 A1 7" Telstar b/w Baby Bounce
107 Laika & The Cosmonauts FIN 2000 Grandpop? CD Laika Sex Machine Live, Tr.25
108 Last, James GER 1966 Polydor 184 059 LP Instrumental Forever
109 Latin Combo ESP 1962 Vergara 35.0.025 C EP Telstar/El Barco Blanco//Maria/Caterina
110 Level, Charlie FR 19?? Saphir LDP 5078 EP
111 Lindberg-Hemmer Foundation DK 2007 Vinyl Rec CD The Lady With The Crying Eyes
112 Lively Ones USA 1963 Del-Fi 4217 7" Telstar b/w Surf City
113 Lloyd, Ritchie (BBC Version) UK 1981 Acapulco 001 MC Velvet Guitar
114 Lloyd, Ritchie (Disco Dance Version) UK 1987 Carioca KC 18555 CD Velvet Guitar
115 London Pops Orchestra FR 1985 Michele CD Solid Gold Instrumental Hits
116 Louiss, Eddy FR 1964 Vega EP 2241 EP Telstar
117 Loved One, The UK 1981 Polydor POSP 295 7" Telstar b/w Sunday Morning Fever
118 Lunatics UK 1974 Rhino RNO 124 7" Telstar b/w Venus (Goddess Of Love)
119 Mad Maid JAP 1990s Maltine MARU 081 EP
120 Madisons FR 1963 Barclay 7557EP EP
121 Many Moogs Of Killer Watts, The UK 1974 Pye GH 578 LP Golden Hour Of Instrumental Hits
122 Marc & Paul GER 1977 WB 17048 7" Telstar b/w Space Melody
123 Marinelli, Gino Orch. NL 1988 Weton Wesgram DGC 1013 LP Electric Melodies – 16 Guitar Masterpieces
124 Max Four DEN ? ? ?
125 Maxfield, Mike NL 19?? Rarity Records CD Vintage Tribute
126 Megatones, Les CAN 1963 Apex ALF-1557 LP Dansons! Avec Les Megatones (*)
127 Megatones, Les CAN 1977 Champoux CH-770523 LP Le Fameux Son Des Megatones (new recordings), B5
128 Mellotronics UK 1975 Warwick WW 5012 ? Instrumental Gold
129 Minekawa, Takako USA 1997 Emperor Norton EMN 7010-1 LP Cloudy Cloud Calculator
130 Mittoo, Jackie USA 1972 Studio One SOL 1124 LP Reggae Magic
131 Models AUS 1981 Mushroom K-8489 7" Local & Or General b/w Telstar
132 Montreal Connection CAN 1978 CAM 1202 12"
133 Montrose, Ronnie USA 1988 Enigma D11G-73323 LP Speed Of Sound
134 Music City Five USA 1962/63 Spar Records 728 7" Telstar b/w Desafinado
135 Musicmakers GER 1962 Tempo 880 B 7" Arme kleine Sheila b/w Telstar
136 Mustang, Los ESP 1966 Regal SEDL-19306 A1 EP
137 Mustangs FIN 1986 Bluebird BBL 2507 LP Must Twang
138 Naboens Rockband NOR 1976 Arctic ARC 8607 LP Skarp Swing
139 New Tornados UK 1983 Everest CBR 1032 LP Remember When...14 Great Tracks From The 60's
140 Noris, Günter & Big Band Bundeswehr GER ? Ariola 89 163 IT LP Die großen Instrumental-Hits, A5
141 Not Breathing USA 2000 Invisible Records INV 167 CD Itchy Tingles
142 Original Tornados UK 1975 SRTS 75 350 7" Telstar b/w Red Rocket
143 Ovni FR 1978 Polydor 2056 748 7" Telstar b/w Communication 1
144 Phantoms CAN 1963 ARC A 585 7"
145 Planet Earth UK 1970s Pye NSPL 88556 LP Planet Earth, A4
146 Playboys, Les FR 1985 AV Inc. AND-369-84 LP B5: Telstar III
147 Portsmouth Sinfonia UK 1979 Philips 9109 231 LP 20 Classic Rock Classics
148 Privite, Bobby USA 1998 Enja ENJ-93242 CD Latin For Travellers
149 Project D UK 1990 Telstar STAR 2371 LP The Synthesizer Album, B7
149 Project D UK 1990 Telstar TCD 2428 CD Synthesizer 2, Tr.15
150 Pyramids UK 1970 Trojan 7755 7" Feel Alright b/w Telstar
151 Quantum Leap GER 1999 Elektrolux E111010 12"
152 Quiet Point UK 1995 Surreal To Real REAL 105 CD Beyond The Quiet Point
153 R. J. PHI ? Viva VC 90019 ? The Guitar Man
154 Rangers, Los ESP 1991 Cocodrilo LP
155 Rapiers UK 1986 Twang RA 004 EP The Rapiers Vol 4
156 Rene & The Alligators NL 1962 Fontana 266 370 TF 7" (*)
157 Research FR 1978 Carrere 67293 2 LP Sideral Cosmic Sound
158 Revival Sounds PHI 1987 Atlantic MSP 94059 ? Jam Session Medley
159 Reynolds, Stan UK 1970 Reader's Digest RDS 6710 LP The Happy Trumpeter
160 Rockin’ Rebels USA 1963 Swan SLP 509 LP Wild Weekend (*)
161 Rocking Ghosts DEN 1990 Ghost Music GWCDO 191 CD Live
162 Roosters JAP 1981 Columbia AH 80 AX EP
163 Rosalia ESP 1963 Iberofon IB 45.1-203 A1 EP (vocal?)
164 Routers USA 1963 Warner Brothers WM 8144 ? (*)
165 Routers USA 1963 Warner Brothers 1524 LP 1963 Great Instrumental Hits (*)
166 Royal Marines Band UK? ? Reader's Digest RDM 2531 LP A Life On The Ocean Wave
167 Rydell, Bobby USA 1963 Cameo SC 1040 LP All The Hits, Vol. 2
168 Satellites NL ? Disky DCD 5037 CD Tuney Tunes
169 Scarlet, Les & et l'orchestre James Award FR 1960s Panorama Super 17.334 EP Telstar/Sheila/Relay Twist/Gettin' Up
170 Schiefen, Dirk & Filmorch. Babelsberg GER 2000 Koch 324517 CD Das Sternstunden-Album
171 Sciascia, Armando e la sua Orchestra ITA 1965 Vedette VV 3663 7" Telstar 4/0
171 Sciascia, Armando e la sua Orchestra ITA 1965 Vedette VVM 31001 LP Rhapsody
172 Scorpions UK 1993 Stylus Records 10PTING72 CD All The Instrumentals - version 1
173 Scorpions UK 1993 Stylus Records 10PTING72 CD All The Instrumentals - version 2
174 Scramblers JAP 1965 RCA Victor SRA 5001 LP
175 Script FR 2000 Milan Records SLP 24 LP 16 Electronic Hits
176 Seebach Band GER ? ? CD Instrumental Megahits
177 Septimus UK 1976 Alaska Ala 1020 7" Telstar (Hustle) b/w Soul Sleeper
178 Shadows UK 1981 Polydor POLD5046/2442.194 LP Hits Up Your Street (*)
178 Shadows UK 1981 Polydor POSP 316 7" Telstar b/w Summer Love '59 (*)
179 Sharp Five JAP 1971 Canyon CAL 1015 ?
180 Shat GER 1995 Shift SFT 0062-12 12" Telstar - rave mix
181 Shat GER 1995 Shift SFT 0062-12 12" Telstar - venus mix
182 Shat GER 1995 Shift SFT 0062-12 12" Telstar - wakeup mix
183 Shatniks SWE 1989 Tiola TMX 5003 ? The Shatniks (*)
184 Showads BEL 1982 Frena FNL 105 ?
185 Shy Ones (Bo Winberg) SWE 1962 Karussell 7" (ident. w. Spotnicks 1962)
186 Singleton, Margie USA 1963 Mercury 72079 7"? Magic Star (vocal)
186 Singleton, Margie UK 1963 Mercury 45-AMT 1197 7"? Magic Star (vocal)
187 Ska Dows UK 1980s Cheapskate CHEAP 4 7" Telstar b/w Yes Yes Yes
188 Skeletons USA ? 2004 Almeron Rec. 656605974927 CD Live at the Amador 1979, Tr.24
189 Smith, Stuart UK 1999 Black Star CD Heaven & Earth (on Jap. pressing only)
190 Sound 80 CAN 1974 A&M AM 366 7"
191 Soundgrenade UK 1994 Apocalypso APCD-SG 01 CD When Things Were Groovy
192 Sounds Galactic UK 1971 Decca PFS 4208 LP An Astromusical Odyssey
193 Space Pilots (Philippe Renaux) FR 1978 ? LP Space Music, A5
193 Space Pilots (Philippe Renaux) BEL 1978 Vogue Belgique BUD 3001 LP Space Music
194 Spitballs USA 1978 Beserkley BJ-5751 7" Telstar b/w Neanderthal Man
194 Spitballs GER 1978 Teldec/Beserkley 6.12276 7" Telstar b/w Boris The Spider
194 Spitballs UK 1978 Beserkley BZZ 10 7" Telstar b/w Boris The Spider
195 Spitfires, The CAN 1962 Globe 6000 LP Play The Big Instrumental Hits Of 1962 Feat. Telstar
196 Spotnicks FR 1962 President KV 39 10" LP In Paris (*)
197 Spotnicks (diff. version 1) SWE 1977 Polydor 2310 568 LP Chart Toppers, B6
198 Spotnicks (diff. version 2) SWE 1978 Marianne MILP1300 LP The Great Snowman, B5 (*)
199 Spotnicks (diff. version) FR 1978 President KVP 320 LP Chart Toppers, A1
200 Spotnicks (diff. version) GER 1980 Polydor 2475 639 LP Happy Guitar
201 Spotnicks (diff. version) BEL 1989 Carrere/Caravage 14672 7" B: recorded 1978
202 Sputnicks, The UK 1976 K-tel NC 451 LP V.A.- Rebel Rouser 20 Instrumental Greats
203 Straitjackets, Los USA 2005? Yep Roc CD Play Favorites
204 Strato NL 1977 ? GNR 657 535 ?
205 Sumatra, Frank & The Mob UK 1979 Small Wonder TEENY 1 12" B2: Telstar 76
206 Supertones, The USA 2002 Golly Gee Records GGR 1009 2 CD Are Go! CD2: Ride The Wild Twang ! Tr.28
207 Susan & The Surftones GER 1996 Gee Dee CD Thunderbeach
208 T. H. X. (Richard Pinhas) FR 1978 Cobra COB 47008 7" Telstar b/w Rhizosphere Suite
209 Tangent UK 2003 Zing Rec ZRCD 1212 CD Live Over England 1998, Tr.16
210 Taylor, Johnny & His Strangers FR 1963 Vega EP 224 EP (*)
211 Taylor, Mel & The Dynamics JAP 1997 Bad News BNCY-29 CD Live In Japan 73
212 Technostar GER 1992 Polydor 865951-1 12" A: Telstar (The Dark Side Of The Planet)
213 Technostar GER 1992 Polydor 865951-1 12" B: Telstar (The Bright Side Of The Planet)
214 Telstar Boys GER 1964 Universum 74747 7" Keine Bange Liselotte b/w Telstar
215 Telstars, Los ESP 1980s Dial Discos 560214 ? Historia Del R’ n’ R
216 Telstars, Los BRA ? 1960s Polydor 25016 7" 33 1/3 rpm
217 Telstars, The (= Kai Warner & Ronny) GER 1963 Polydor 24939 A 7" also rel. in Spain (EP Polydor 21944 EPH) and South Africa (Polydor FM 7-6046)
218 Telstars, The BRA 1960s Farroupilha FR-2001 12"
219 Terry & The Blue Jeans JAP 1963 King EB 7082 7" (*)
220 Tetreault, Martin BEL 1997 Audioview AUDIO 003 CD La Nuit Où J'Ai Dit Non
221 Tides USA 1962 Hit 42 7"
000 Tornados UK 1962 Decca F 11494 7" Original Version
222 Tornados (Clem Cattini & Friends) UK 1980s Rayhal 001 7" A: new 7" version
223 Tornados (Clem Cattini & Friends) UK 1980s Rayhal 001 7" B: Telstar (French 7" Remix)
224 Tornados (Clem Cattini & Friends) UK 1980s Rayhal 001T 12" A1: Telstar (remixed by Hal Lindes)
225 Tornados (Clem Cattini & Friends) UK 1980s Rayhal 001T 12" A2: Telstar (Ext. French Remix)
226 Tornados (Clem Cattini & Friends) UK 1980s Rayhal 001T 12" B: Telstar (Galactic Garage Mix)
227 Tornados (live, 1964) UK 1996 Diamond GEMCD 002 CD Intergalactic Instro's
228 Tornados (Version 1975) FR 2003 Magic-Records 3930350 CD (*)
229 Tornados '74 USA 1988 Ocean OCN 2005 WL LP Wipe Out Classics
230 Transmission NL 1977 CNR Records 141.411 7" Telstar b/w Happy Holland
231 Tweedie, Allan UK 1979 Wild Dog DOG 16 EP A: Medley: Star Trek-Telstar
232 Twistin Guys NL ? Expo E 23 7"
233 Twilight, Doctor ? 2001 CD Science Fiction
234 Typhoons UK ? Bohemian 7"
235 Ultras, The USA 1993 Vanilla Sludge 293949 CD Surf-Pop-Sludge - Track 14
236 Umek (see Kemu)
237 U.N.I.V.E.R.S.E, The UK 1989 Pacific UNIV 1 7" A: The Return Of Telstar
238 U.N.I.V.E.R.S.E, The UK 1989 Pacific 12UNIV1 12" The Return Of Telstar (Extraterrestial Mix)
239 Valente, Caterina ITA 1963 Decca 45-C 16604 7" Ja Tamourè/Telstar (Ital. vocal)
240 Valente, Caterina (live) GER 1964 Decca BLK 16262-P LP Caterina Valente Tournee, B2 (Ital. vocal)
241 Valentino UK 1970 EMI Columbia TWO 316 B6 LP The Cordovox Magic Of Valentino
242 Valentinos, Los DEN 1975 Polydor 2488269 LP In Action
242 Valentinos, Los BEL 1975 Polydor 2121 265 7" Telstar '75 b/w Perfida
243 Vanguards (= Terje Rypdal a.o.) NOR 1990 Desperado DCD 33043 CD Twang !!!
244 Vaughn, Billy USA 1962 Dot DEP 663 EP Billy Vaughn Plays The Hits
244 Vaughn, Billy JAP 1960s Dot JET-1224 7" Telstar b/w Meditation
245 Velvett Fogg UK 1969 Pye 7N 17673 7" Telstar '69
245 Velvett Fogg UK 1969 Pye LP Telstar '69
246 Ventures USA 1962 Dolton BST 2019 LP Play Telstar (mono)
247 Ventures USA 1962 Dolton BST 8019 LP Play Telstar (stereo) (*)
248 Ventures (diff. Version 1974) USA 1974 UA/Liberty 54542 7" Telstar 2:37 b/w Out Of Limits; (*)
249 Ventures (live) EEC 1965 EMI 724383282029 CD Live In Japan '65, 18: Telstar
250 Ventures (live) JAP 2004 Toshiba-EMI TOBW-3168 DVD Beloved Invaders (live, 04.04.1966)
251 Ventures (live) JAP 1981 Toshiba-EMI TOVW-3051 VHS The Ventures in L.A.
252 Ventures UK 1986 Castle CCSCD156 CD Collection, diff.Tridex rec.
253 Ventures (live) UK 2001 Music Digital 6321 CD Driving Guitars, live Oklahoma 1984
254 Ventures (live) JAP 2006 Toshiba-EMI TOBW-3301 DVD 30th Anniversary Super Session '89
255 Ventures (live) JAP 1999 Toshiba-EMI TOBW-3004 DVD Japan Tour '93
256 Ventures (live) JAP 2001 Toshiba-EMI TOBW-3048 DVD Wild Again Concert 1997
257 Ventures (live) USA 2005 Varese Vintage 030206666427 2 CD Alive Five-O Japan (1990-2002); Seattle, WA (1990-2002)
258 Ventures (diff. Version) USA 1983 Award Records EPV 8401 12" A2: Telstar (Radio Mix) from NASA 25th anniv.
259 Ventures (diff. Version) USA 1983 Award Records EPV 8401 12" B1: Telstar (Dance Mix) from NASA 25th anniv.
260 Venus Gang GER 1989 Hansa 11961 B 7" Cosmic Daddy/Telstar
261 Versatiles, Les FR 1963 DDM 1003 CD 28 track compilation 1999(*)
262 Wright, Sam Group USA 1962 Big 17 7"
263 Wunderlich, Klaus GER 2004 Bell BLR89110 2 CD Recollections, Part Of Shuffle-Medley
264 Young, Mike ESP/AUS? 1998 Donna Lee DLR-007 CD CD El Gran Ritmo De Mike Young
265 Zaras, The ESP 1964 Phonogram T 20006 Z B1 EP Night Train
266 Zebedee UK 1977 Hampshire Sound HSS 1097 LP Well Sprung
267 Zehnpfennig, Ady GER 1983 Mercury 814017-2 CD Sound Sensation
268 Zotch FIN 1978 EMI 9C 062-38312 LP Disco Lady, Track B4
269 ZZ en de Maskers NL 1960s ? ? ?
270 Artist unknown NL 1988 Kingdisc SP 8804 7"
271 Artist unknown UK 1991 Music For Pl. CD-MFP 5920 CD 50 Guitar Greats (CDP 7962242)
272 Artist unknown ? ? Chevron CHV 086 MC
273 Artist unknown AUS ? K-Tel NA 645 ?

 

Die mit (*) gekennzeichneten Versionen sind zu finden auf der CD / The versions marked (*) are to be found on the CD

"Telstarmania", Magic Records 3930350 (France 2003) [Info hier/here]

 

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