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Between the 1920s and late 50s America was enjoying the golden age of musical theatre. In this period some of the greatest musicians of all time were singing and dancing their way through Broadway and Hollywood musicals, entertaining huge audiences and passionate fans with their talent.

Past Perfect celebrates this hugely influential era with...

Existing in New Orleans since the early 1920s, swing music is hugely popular with worldwide interest. The instantly recognisable and infectious sound of the swing rhythm sparked a craze for big band music that lives on.

Also known as swing jazz, there are many legendary band leaders who pioneered the astronomical rise of this distinctive jazz...

Listening to music is one of the best ways to relax, evoking memories and emotions and soothing the stresses of the day. The mellow sounds from bands and performers of the 1920s, 30s and 40s are no exception.

Featuring calming ballads, as well as higher tempo rhythm and swing music, the collection of vintage chill out music from Past Perfect...

The festive period is usually met with the typical assortment of tacky Christmas compilation CDs featuring tracks that you luckily only have to listen to for just a few weeks of the year! But why not make it a Christmas to remember with a lasting collection of nostalgic festive music from Past Perfect.

Featuring a glittering cast of truly legendary...

Put your gladrags on and get dancing to the infectious rhythm of vintage dance band music. This hugely popular style of high tempo music reached dizzying heights between the 1920s and 50s - providing the perfect tonic for post war depression and a young generation eager to show off exciting new moves on the dance floor.

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If you are a fan of the glitz and glamour of Broadway shows and the golden age of film music then you will love the collection of classic show music CDs available from Past Perfect.

Completely remastered for the clearest recordings of nostalgic music from decades gone by; this fine selection features work from the Hollywood musicals and true...

Following the end of the First World War and despite economic difficulties, Europe was experiencing new and exciting exports - largely from America – that were to have a big impact on cultures, tradition and not least the 1930s music scene.

After decades of prohibition, a new generation was beginning to shun the so-called norms. This...

Whilst the Jazz and Swing bands dominated the music scene between 1920 and the 1940s, musical humour was an altogether different style of music that had a passionate following nonetheless.

In fact, it was this humorous musical entertainment that launched the careers of truly great performers like George Formby and of course Noel Coward. Incorporating...

This hugely popular genre of music incorporates a whole range of vintage jazz music styles with timeless appeal. The jazz and swing era spans three decades and is still widely enjoyed today.

Whether you love the nostalgia of this golden generation of musical entertainment or are discovering this unmistakeable style of music for the first time,...

The classic love song has timeless appeal and indeed some of the best loved music from the 1920s to the 1940s is no exception. Touching melodies and emotional lyrics are sure to strike a chord and maybe even bring a tear to the eye.

Such is the popularity of the love song that Past Perfect has a fantastic collection of CDs featuring the greatest...

Take a trip down memory lane with Past Perfect and our classic collection of nostalgic music CDs.

From the popular swing bands to legendary jazz musicians, all of the greatest music from the 1920s, 30s and 40s is here and expertly remastered for a unique, yet totally authentic audio experience.

Classic ditties such as ‘We’ll...

Fans of vintage music will love the selection of classic compilations available from Past Perfect. Featuring all of the biggest and best loved entertainers from the 1920s to the 1940s, this nostalgic collection comprises every music style from Jazz and Swing to the Big Bands and extravagant Broadway Show music.

Whether you are a fan of one particular...

Aside from all the razzamatazz of the big bands and orchestras, small music groups made an important and lasting contribution to the music scene from the 1920s right through to the 1940s.

Born out of the worldwide obsession with social dance, perhaps more commonly known as Ballroom dancing, small groups of musicians were famed for belting out...

After the vibrancy and excess of the Roaring Twenties, the 1930s heralded the far more refined era of the sophisticated singer and songwriter. Popular entertainers from both stage and screen were also getting in on the act, treating audiences to classic numbers and elegant performances.

Past Perfect is pleased to offer a complete selection of...

Between 1926 and 1940 some of the finest operatic talents in the world were entertaining adoring audiences with their impressive vocal range and powerful performances.

Beniamino Gigli is perhaps the best known classic tenor of this period, receiving worldwide acclaim and famed for his wholly unique voice and inimitable style. This vintage opera...

Here at Past Perfect we have the finest collection of vocal music from the 1920s, 30s and 40s featuring all of the most successful vocal talents from a golden age of music.

During this exciting era it was the big bands and extravagant Hollywood musicals which stole the limelight, but many hugely talented entertainers and solo artists who made...

The Second World War was a difficult time with audiences suffering from the emotional and physical stresses of life in wartime Britain and America. During this period of conflict, a diverse range of performers came to the fore, entertaining troops and civilians both home and abroad with their nostalgic morale boosting music.

Still as popular...

Combining unmistakable sounds of original vintage music with the latest technology; the pre-loaded Past Perfect Collection Vintage iPod is a unique way to enjoy more than 1,300 classic tracks from the 1920s, 30s and 40s. All on one compact iPod, ready to plug and play!

You'll enjoy listening to more than 50 stunning albums, while discovering...