Top Pops | ||||
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Released | 1952 | |||
Recorded | 1951-54 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 45:59 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
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Top Pops is an original jazz compilation by Nat King Cole. It was released initially as 8 Top Pops in the 10-inch Capitol Records' LP format in 1952. An expanded (12-track) version was reissued in 1955 in a 12-inch LP format as Top Pops. Four additional "bonus" tracks were added to later CD reissues.
Bonus tracks on later CD re-issue:
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