Between 1975 and 1985, Eagle Records in Germany issued 22 compilation LPs of superb rocking music. In the first instalment of a two-part feature, we present highlights from the initial ten albums.

Raptor rockers from The Astronauts, Al Epp, Runabouts, Wally Hughes, Jays, Ray Sharpe, Dave Day, Jimmy Heap, Jerry Dallman, Nobles, Steve Bledsoe, David Hayes, Ronnie Haig, Pete & Jimmy, Jimmy Dee, Bobby Swanson, Carl Bonafede, Fat Daddy Holmes, Ronnie Dawson, Gary Hodge and Dick Dale.