Although labelled another collection of 16 big Tamla Motown hits, this UK compilation was technically the first as 16 Big Hits [[volume 1) consisted of sides issued on the Stateside label.

Hitsville USA nevertheless formed Volume 2 of the UK series though several of the tracks were featured again when the UK briefly almost synchronised with the US versions for volumes 4 and 5.

None of the UK series has seen release on CD aside from the said volumes 4 and 5 as imports from the USA.

The photos were used again for the Motown Magic album. I think these album covers are very effective. Released only in mono. The music speaks for itself. "Since I Lost My Baby" would probably be my favourite track.

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