Catalogue
American Songbook
American Songbook
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 a dazzling collection of American Songbook music CDs featuring all of the big name performers, such as Bunny Berigan and Woody Herman, as well as many equally talented lesser known artistes.
1930s American Music
With grand orchestras led by fine instrumentalists and popular artists such as Louis Armstrong ...
Big Bands
Big Bands
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 music. Benny ‘King of Swing’ Goodman was one of the first of a new generation to bring this popular music of the 1930s to the fore.
Popular 1930s Swing Music
With the outbreak of the Second World War, the demand for American Big Bands ...
Chill Out Music
Chill Out Music
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 features a host of great artists, including Doris Day, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee and Benny Goodman.
Mellow Music Compilations
Whether you want to reminisce to the tune of nostalgic love songs or kick back to the sophisticated sounds of ...
Christmas Songs
Christmas Songs
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 entertainers such as Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and The Beverley Sisters, our classic Christmas music CDs comprise seasonal songs from the 1930s, 40 and 50s.
Whether it’s the enduring popularity of hits such as Perry Como’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ or the ...
Dance Bands
Dance Bands
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.
Film superstars like Ginger Rogers and the inimitable Fred Astaire helped to make the classic dance bands popular with music lovers young and old. These much loved 78rpm recordings had a profound effect on all who listened and still do today!
Past Perfect offers a ...
Films and Show Music
Films & Show Music
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 legends such as Noel Coward and the one and only Fred Astaire.
The days of the lavish Hollywood musical may be long gone, but by faithfully restoring some of the most beautiful singing voices from the silver screen, this ...
Flappers and Prohibition
Flappers & Prohibition
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 sparked a flow of lively music, frenetic new dance styles and the birth of the ‘flapper’. Past Perfect has a large range of 1920s and early 1930s music featuring the top artists who defined this period.
Popular Music of The 1920s & 30s
With ...
Humour
Humour
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 comedic lyrics with nostalgic ditties, the popularity of classic humour grew rapidly and has somewhat of a cult following.
1940s Music Humour
Past Perfect is proud to offer a definitive collection of music humour CDs, each one painstakingly remastered for a clear, yet highly original recording. So sit ...
Jazz and Swing
Jazz & Swing
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, Past Perfect has a comprehensive range of superb quality recordings for your listening pleasure.
Remastered Jazz Music CDs
The jazz music era comprises many distinctive interpretations of the original sound, including trad jazz, smooth jazz, bebop and of course swing. Our ...
Love and Romance
Love & Romance
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 ever romantic recordings from a bygone era.
Romantic Music CDs
Featuring truly great entertainers such as Fred Astaire, Perry Como and Sinatra, you can enjoy all of the most popular romantic love songs in expertly remastered ...
Nostalgic Music
Nostalgic Music
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 Meet Again’, ‘Mad Dogs and Englishmen’ and ‘Run Rabbit Run’ have timeless appeal and the memories will soon come flooding back.
Memorable Music CDs
Music lovers young and old will appreciate the unique talents of the many classic artists featured on our vintage music albums.
Whether you ...
Perfect Compilations
Perfect Compilations
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 artist, genre or era of classic music, there’s a digitally remastered CD compilation to suit everybody’s musical tastes. And for a feast of classic music check out the Past Perfect Sampler which features a selection of the finest tracks from our top ...
Small Music Groups
Small Music Groups
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 many styles of vintage dance music, ranging from the classic Swing and Charleston, to the Jive and Boogie Woogie era.
Digitally Remastered Small Band Music
Featuring uniquely designed collections of the best loved small band music from the 1920s to the 1940s, you ...
Style and Sophistication
Style & Sophistication
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 sophisticated 30s music from hugely talented and successful artists such as Noel Coward, Marlene Dietrich and Fred Astaire.
Sophisticated 1930s Music
These high quality remastered albums are the ideal choice for fans of vintage music with serious style, so sit back and relax to the unmistakeable ...
Tenors
Tenors
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 singer performed on hundreds of occasions between the 1920s and 50s, building up a catalogue of songs and arias that can be enjoyed once more thanks to Past Perfect.
Classic Opera CDs
Gigli’s distinctive recordings are available on specially remastered opera CDs that offer crystal clear sound, but retain a ...
Vocal
Vocal
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 their own mark.
1940s Vocal Music
Iconic figures such as George Formby, Billie Holiday and Fats Waller are just some of the household names who made their mark and continue to influence many modern day performers.
Classic Performers & Nostalgic Songs
Enjoy the work of ...
World War II
World War II
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 as ever, World War II music encompasses a variety of musical genres and many hugely talented artists. Glenn Miller is perhaps the most famous of all the Second World War musicians, but there are plenty of other great singers and bandleaders such as Fats ...
Pre Loaded iPods
Pre-loaded iPods
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 artists that you didn't know you liked, and songs that you never knew existed.
Classic Music on the Go
You will receive an iPod loaded with more than 1,300 high-quality encoded tracks for your listening pleasure, along with the unique cover artwork and inscribed Past Perfect Vintage Collection.All you ...