HMV – 16 Chartbusters Vol. 1 | Vintage Various Artists Music Cassette

This is a genuine HMV compilation cassette, and the cover identifies it as “16 Chartbusters – Vol. 1.” The artwork lists major international artists including Queen, Duran Duran, Tina Turner, Cliff Richard, Peter...? and Olivia Newton-John.

It appears to be an early/mid-1980s compilation, judging by the artists and the songs represented. The HMV branding is clearly visible on the cover.

Product Description

A classic vintage HMV 16 Chartbusters Vol. 1 compilation featuring a selection of major international pop and rock hits.

The compilation brings together some of the biggest names of the era, including Queen, Duran Duran, Tina Turner, Cliff Richard and Olivia Newton-John. This makes it an attractive nostalgic piece for collectors of 1980s music cassettes and original HMV releases.

HMV's Chartbusters compilation series was part of the mainstream UK/international compilation market during this period; contemporary chart records also document Chartbusters releases among the major compilation albums of the early 1980s.

Specifications

• Title: 16 Chartbusters – Vol. 1
• Label: HMV
• Format: Music Cassette
• Artist: Various Artists
• Genre: Pop / Rock / Chart Hits
• Era: Early–mid 1980s
• Number of tracks: 16
• Series: Chartbusters
• Volume: Vol. 1

Artists Visible on the Cover

The photographed cover clearly identifies several major artists:

• Queen
• Duran Duran
• Tina Turner
• Cliff Richard
• Olivia Newton-John

The cover also contains additional artists, but the glare makes some of the smaller text difficult to read accurately.

⚠️ IMPORTANT

I would not publish an exact 16-track listing yet based only on this front cover. The back insert/cassette shell should be photographed so that we can establish:

1. Exact track list
2. Catalogue number
3. Country of manufacture
4. Whether this is an Indian-market HMV pressing
5. Exact year/edition

That information can make a meaningful difference to the collector value.

Condition

Vintage / Pre-owned – Aged

The cassette case and cover show substantial signs of age and storage:

• Surface scratches
• Scuffing
• Creasing
• Fading/discoloration
• General case wear
• Signs of prolonged storage

⚠️ FUNGUS / MOULD – CLEAN BEFORE USE

Because this is an old cassette, there may be fungus/mould, dust or contamination on the tape, shell or packaging.

Inspect and clean the cassette before inserting it into a cassette player or valuable cassette deck.

Playback has not been established from the photograph and should not be guaranteed unless you have tested it.

Included

• 1 × HMV 16 Chartbusters – Vol. 1 music cassette
• Original cassette case/cover shown