The Platters

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USA vocal group formed in Los Angeles in 1952. They were one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock and roll era. The act went through several personnel changes, with the most successful incarnation comprising lead tenor Tony Williams, David Lynch, Paul Robi, Herb Reed, and Zola Taylor. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart between 1955 and 1967, including four number-one hits. The Platters were one of the first African-American groups to be accepted as a major chart group and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world. Originally managed by Ralph Bass, they were later managed by songwriter Buck Ram. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 (Performer).
Original line-up (1952-53): Alex Hodge, Cornell Gunter, David Lynch, Joe Jefferson, Gaynel Hodge.
Later line-up (1953+): Tony Williams, Zola Taylor, Paul Robi, David Lynch, Herb Reed.
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MG 20146 The Platters — The Platters The Platters The Platters (Album) Mercury MG 20146 Netherlands 1956 Sell This Version
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LD-80-008 Volume Two — The Platters Los Plateros* Volume Two (Album) Mercury LD-80-008 Argentina 1956 Sell This Version
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MG 21000 Vol. IV — The Platters The Platters Vol. IV Mercury, Music MG 21000 Italy 1957 Sell This Version
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MG 20298 The Flying Platters — The Platters The Platters The Flying Platters (Album) Mercury MG 20298 Italy 1957 Sell This Version
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651 The Platters — The Platters The Platters The Platters (Album, Comp) Federal (5) 651 US 1957 Sell This Version
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7180 Only You — The Platters Les Platters* Only You (Album) Mercury, Mercury 7180 France 1958 Sell This Version
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7184 The Flying Platters Around The World — The Platters Les Platters* The Flying Platters Around The World (Album) Mercury 7184 France 1958 Sell This Version
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SLP 6024 Remember When? — The Platters The Platters Remember When? (Album) Mercury, Mercury SLP 6024 Brazil 1959 Sell This Version
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MGW 12112, MGW-12112 Encores! — The Platters The Platters Encores! (Comp, Album) Mercury Wing, Wing Records MGW 12112, MGW-12112 US 1960 Sell This Version
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MG 20481, MG-20481 Reflections — The Platters The Platters Reflections (Album) Mercury, Mercury MG 20481, MG-20481 US 1960 Sell This Version
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MPM 1025 Welcome To The Platters! — The Platters The Platters Welcome To The Platters!(10") Mercury MPM 1025 Japan 1960 Sell This Version
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MG 20613 Encore Of Broadway Golden Hits — The Platters The Platters Encore Of Broadway Golden Hits (Album) Mercury MG 20613 US 1961 Sell This Version
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MMC. 14072 Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries! — The Platters The Platters Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries! (Album, Single) Mercury MMC. 14072 UK 1961 Sell This Version
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NG 119 Only You — The Platters The Platters And Selections By The Exotic Guitars The Platters And Selections By The Exotic Guitars - Only You (Album) Guest Star NG 119 US 1962 Sell This Version
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135 321 MCY All Time Movie Hits — The Platters The Platters All Time Movie Hits Mercury 135 321 MCY Netherlands 1962 Sell This Version
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SR 60893 (Encore Of) Golden Hits Of The Groups — The Platters The Platters (Encore Of) Golden Hits Of The Groups (Album) Mercury SR 60893 US 1963 Sell This Version
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135323 MCY Christmas With The Platters — The Platters The Platters Christmas With The Platters (Album) Mercury 135323 MCY Colombia 1963 Sell This Version
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135 296 MCY Sing Of Your Moonlight Memories — The Platters The Platters Sing Of Your Moonlight Memories (Album) Mercury, Mercury 135 296 MCY Netherlands 1963 Sell This Version
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MG 20808 The Platters Sing Latino — The Platters The Platters The Platters Sing Latino (Album) Mercury MG 20808 US 1963 Sell This Version
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STC 60759 Sing Of Your Moonlight Memories — The Platters The Platters Sing Of Your Moonlight Memories(Reel, 4tr Stereo, 7" Reel, Album) Mercury STC 60759 US 1963 Sell This Version
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MG 20983 The New Soul Of The Platters - Campus Style — The Platters The Platters The New Soul Of The Platters - Campus Style (Album) Mercury MG 20983 US 1964 Sell This Version
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MM2091 I Love You 1,000 Times — The Platters The Platters I Love You 1,000 Times (Album) Musicor Records MM2091 US 1966 Sell This Version
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MM2111 Have The Magic Touch — The Platters The Platters Have The Magic Touch (Album) Musicor Records, Musicor Records MM2111 US 1966 Sell This Version
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MM2125, MM-2125 Going Back To Detroit — The Platters The Platters Going Back To Detroit (Album) Musicor Records, Musicor Records MM2125, MM-2125 US 1967 Sell This Version
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S 52502 The New Golden Hits Of The Platters — The Platters The Platters The New Golden Hits Of The Platters (Comp, Album) Musicor Records S 52502 France 1967 Sell This Version