CBID - Japanese Promo Sampler containing unusual Mercury recordings

CBID is never complete as new records and CDs appear and some old rarities are discovered. This section presents interesting additions and corrections to CBID.

Today: How Philips promoted Japanese Mercury singles. Add this to the Japan discography published in Volume 1:

JAPAN

St. Louie To Frisco / Soul Rockin'

Mercury SM-1061 ? 1968

This has a great picture sleeve, very similar to the 1968 US LP cover of FROM ST.LOUIE TO FRISCO [µercury SR-61176]. Blue label with silver lettering.
Addition: As a promotional record to DJs and journalists, the contents of this and other singles from Philips Nippon labels was sent out in advance on a various artists album (see Philips DFM-97 below).

(Title in Japanese only)

Philips DFM-97 ? January 1969

St. Louie To Frisco / Soul Rockin'

Promotional LP album issued by Philips Nippon Group containing the A and B sides of newly released singles by various artists and labels. Besides the two songs from Mercury SM-1061 the album includes recordings by The Herd, The Swingle Singers, Tommy James & The Shondells, Gary Walker & The Rain (one song only), Jerry Butler, and The Mauds. Generic picture cover with artist photos, no Chuck. Cue sheet with singles details glued on back cover.