The Platinum Collection

Release Date: February 7, 2020

Buddy Holly's The Platinum Collection (2020) gathers 54 tracks across three LPs, spanning his complete recorded output from uptempo rockers to tender ballads. The compilation captures Holly's distinctive hiccupping vocals, jangly Stratocaster riffs, and tight rhythm section work that made him a cornerstone of early rock and roll.

Standout Tracks

• That'll Be The Day: The breakthrough hit with its infectious guitar hook and call-and-response vocals
• Peggy Sue: Features Holly's signature vocal hiccup over Jerry Allison's distinctive drumbeat
• Not Fade Away: Built on Bo Diddley's rhythm with Holly's melodic sensibility

Mood: nostalgic, upbeat, driving, romantic

Tracklist

1. A1. Everyday (2:08)
2. A2. Heartbeat (2:10)
3. A3. Peggy Sue (2:31)
4. A4. That'll Be The Day (2:18)
5. A5. Words Of Love (1:56)
6. A6. Rock Me My Baby (1:49)
7. A7. It's So Easy (2:11)
8. A8. Maybe Baby (2:05)
9. B1. Oh Boy! (2:09)
10. B2. Real Wild Child (2:20)
11. B3. I'm Gonna Love You Too (2:15)
12. B4. It Doesn't Matter Anymore (2:06)
13. B5. Not Fade Away (2:22)
14. B6. Well...Alright (2:15)
15. B7. Raining In My Heart (2:51)
16. B8. True Love Ways (2:52)
17. C1. Rave On (1:51)
18. C2. Peggy Sue Got Married (2:09)
19. C3. Ready Teddy (1:34)
20. C4. Rock Around With Ollie Vee (2:14)
21. C5. Think It Over (1:48)
22. C6. Lonesome Tears (1:49)
23. C7. You've Got Love (2:04)
24. C8. You're So Square (Baby I Don't Care) (1:37)
25. D1. Blue Days, Black Nights (2:06)
26. D2. Crying, Waiting, Hoping (2:16)
27. D3. Learning The Game (2:12)
28. D4. Valley Of Tears (2:10)
29. D5. I'm Changing All Those Changes (2:15)
30. D6. Listen To Me (2:22)
31. D7. Early In The Morning (2:08)
32. D8. Fools Paradise (2:31)
33. E1. Don't Kome Back Knockin' (2:15)
34. E2. Love Me (2:08)
35. E3. Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues (2:13)
36. E4. I'm Looking For Someone To Love (1:55)
37. E5. Tell Me How (2:01)
38. E6. You Are My One Desire (2:23)
39. E7. Look At Me (2:08)
40. E8. It's Too Late (2:25)
41. E9. Last Night (1:56)
42. F1. Send Me Some Lovin' (2:37)
43. F2. Reminiscing (1:54)
44. F3. Midnight Shift (2:13)
45. F4. Moondreams (2:42)
46. F5. Ting-A-Ling (2:42)
47. F6. What To Do (1:56)
48. F7. Little Baby (1:58)
49. F8. Modern Don Juan (2:40)
50. F9. Take Your Time (1:58)