10cc – Essential

10cc – Essential

A superb deep-dive into one of Britain’s most inventive and eccentric pop groups, Essential gathers together the wit, experimentation, musicianship, and studio brilliance that made 10cc one of the most unique bands of the 1970s and beyond.

Spanning massive international hits, ambitious progressive pop suites, live recordings, and overlooked gems, this expansive collection showcases the band’s extraordinary ability to blend clever songwriting with lush harmonies, satire, art rock experimentation, and irresistibly catchy melodies.

Classic tracks including the timeless “I’m Not In Love,” the reggae-infused “Dreadlock Holiday,” and “The Things We Do For Love” sit alongside fan favourites and ambitious album cuts that highlight the group’s fearless creativity. From intricate studio productions to sharp lyrical humour and theatrical arrangements, 10cc constantly pushed the boundaries of what pop music could be.

The live recordings included throughout the collection add another dimension, capturing the band’s technical precision and dynamic stage presence during their peak years.

An essential collection for long-time fans and an ideal introduction to one of the most original and underrated bands in British rock history.

Tracklist:

Disc One

1. I'm Not In Love
2. Life Is A Minestrone
3. I'm Mandy Fly Me
4. The Second Sitting For The Last Supper
5. Brand New Day
6. Channel Swimmer
7. Good News
8. Une Nuit A Paris (Part 1) / The Same Night In Paris (Part 2) / Later The Same Night In Paris (Part 3)
9. Get It While You Can
10. I Wanna Rule The World
11. Head Room
12. Lazy Ways
13. Iceberg
14. People In Love
15. Marriage Bureau Rendezvous
16. Modern Man Blues (Live)
17. I'm So Laid Back, I'm Laid Out
18. Don't Squeeze Me Like Toothpaste

Disc Two

1. Dreadlock Holiday
2. The Things We Do For Love
3. The Wall Street Shuffle (Live 1977)
4. Waterfall (Live 1977)
5. Ships Don't Disappear In The Night (Do They) (Live 1977)
6. You've Got A Cold (Live 1977)
7. Lifeline
8. Take These Chains
9. From Rochdale To Ocho Rios
10. Last Night
11. Nothing Can Move Me
12. It Doesn't Matter At All
13. Strange Lover
14. Welcome To The World
15. Dressed To Kill
16. Only Child
17. I'm Not In Love (Live 1982)
18. Dreadlock Holiday (Live 1982)

Disc Three

1. Good Morning Judge
2. Art For Art's Sake
3. The Power Of Love
4. You're Coming Home Again
5. Run Away
6. Les Nouveaux Riches
7. Don't Ask
8. Memories
9. Action Man In Motown Suit
10. We've Heard It All Before
11. Oomachasaooma (Feel The Love)
12. Food For Thought
13. Yes I Am
14. She Gives Me Pain
15. Something Special
16. Welcome To Paradise
17. Don't
18. Lost In Love