Ron Furmanek is an American Grammy nominated music producer and filmographer who has produced over 200 CDs. His most recent work, which includes six Kingston Trio titles, is currently released on RichKat Records, through Collectors Choice Music in the United States.
Ron Furmanek is one of the pioneers of compact disc compilations and re-issues, having produced over 200 CD titles since 1988, most notably Nipper’s Greatest Hits for RCA, The Capitol Collectors Series and the EMI Legendary Masters Series. His Les Paul: The Legend and the Legacy has been nominated for the Grammy. The Frank Sinatra - The Capitol Years box (which went gold) offers one particular selection that not even the staunchest of Sinatra collectors recognized: a 1958 Billy May arrangement called "Here Goes".
He is an authority on the Beatles’ recorded and film and video history. His first “official” gig regarding the group dates back to research and consulting work for Capitol's vinyl-only releases Rarities of 1980 and 1982's Reel Music. Since 1987 he has color corrected the visuals and remixed the audio (when applicable) on all of The Beatles promotional films, , The Beatles at Shea Stadium, Let It Be, and Magical Mystery Tour.
LP Vinyl Records
| Release Year | Title | Artist | Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Capitol Collectors Series | Bobby Darin | Capitol | |
| 1988 | Capitol Collectors Series | Ferlin Husky | Capitol | |
| 1988 | Capitol Collectors Series | Hank Thompson | Capitol | |
| 1988 | Nipper's Greatest Hits: The 50s, Vol. 1 | Various Artists | RCA/BMG | |
| 1988 | Nipper's Greatest Hits: The 50s, Vol. 2 | Various Artists | RCA/BMG | |
| 1988 | Nipper's Greatest Hits: The 60s, Vol. 1 | Various Artists | RCA/BMG | |
| 1988 | Nipper's Greatest Hits: The 60s, Vol. 2 | Various Artists | RCA/BMG | |
| 1988 | Nipper's Greatest Hits: The 70s | Various Artists | RCA/BMG | |
| 1989 | Capitol Collectors Series | Dean Martin | Capitol | |
| 1989 | Capitol Collectors Series | Esquerita | Capitol | |
| 1989 | Capitol Collectors Series | Frank Sinatra | Capitol | |
| 1989 | Capitol Collectors Series | Johnny Mercer | Capitol | |
| 1989 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Four Preps | Capitol | |
| 1989 | Capitol Collectors Series | Wayne Newton | Capitol | |
| 1989 | Legendary Masters Volume 1 | Ricky Nelson | Imperial/EMI | |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Gene Vincent | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Jack Scott | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Jerry Lewis | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Margaret Whiting | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Merle Haggard | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Nat King Cole | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Peggy Lee | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Sammy Davis, Jr. | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Sonny James | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Stan Freberg | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Kingston Trio | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Outsiders | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Cole, Christmas, and Kids | Nat King Cole | ||
| 1990 | Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas | Ella Fitzgerald | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Legendary Masters Series | Bobby Vee | Liberty/EMI | |
| 1990 | Legendary Masters Series | Gary Lewis & the Playboys | Liberty/EMI | |
| 1990 | Legendary Masters Series | Shirley & Lee | ||
| 1990 | Legendary Masters Volume 2 | Ricky Nelson | Imperial/EMI | |
| 1990 | Merry Christmas from Bobby Vee | Bobby Vee | Liberty/EMI | |
| 1990 | My Blue Heaven: The Best of | Fats Domino | Imperial/EMI | |
| 1990 | research: Little Deuce Coupe / All Summer Long | The Beach Boys | Capitol | |
| 1990 | research: Surfin' Safari / Surfin' U.S.A. | The Beach Boys | Capitol | |
| 1990 | Surf City: The Best of Jan & Dean | Jan & Dean | EMI | |
| 1990 | Tell Him | The Exciters | ||
| 1990 | The Capitol Years [3-CD set] | Frank Sinatra | Capitol | |
| 1990 | The Great Performances Elvis Presley | |||
| 1990 | Walk Don't Run: The Best of | The Ventures | Dolton/EMI | |
| 1991 | A Winter Romance | Dean Martin | Capitol | |
| 1991 | All Time Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 | Neil Sedaka | ||
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Grand Funk Railroad | Capitol | |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Kay Starr | Capitol | |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Jo Stafford | Capitol | |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Louis Prima | Capitol | |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Raspberries | Capitol | |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Ray Anthony | Capitol | |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Tennessee Ernie Ford | Capitol | |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Andrews Sisters | Capitol | |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Four Freshmen | Capitol | |
| 1991 | Complete UA Sessions | The Isley Brothers | United Artists/EMI | |
| 1991 | EMI Legends of Rock n' Roll Series: 24 Greatest Hits of All Time [Volume 1] | Various Artists | Various/EMI | |
| 1991 | Frankie Laine The Mercury Years Frankie Laine | Frankie Laine | Mercury | |
| 1991 | Honey, The Best Of | Bobby Goldsboro | United Artists/EMI | |
| 1991 | Is This What You Want? | Jackie Lomax | Apple Records | |
| 1991 | James Taylor | James Taylor | Apple Records | |
| 1991 | Patti Page Collection: The Mercury Years, Vol. 1 | PolyGram | ||
| 1991 | Patti Page Collection: The Mercury Years, Vol. 2 | PolyGram | ||
| 1991 | Post Card | Mary Hopkin | Apple Records | |
| 1991 | Proud Mary: The Best of | Ike & Tina Turner | ||
| 1991 | The Aladdin Years | The Five Keys | Aladdin/EMI | |
| 1991 | The Definitive Collection Best of Billy J. Kramer | Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas | Imperial/EMI | |
| 1991 | The Kingston Trio | Capitol | ||
| 1991 | The Legend And The Legacy [4-CD set] | Les Paul | Capitol | |
| 1991 | They Call Me The Fat Man [4-CD set] | Fats Domino | Imperial/EMI | |
| 1992 | All I Really Want to Do / The Sonny Side of Cher | Cher | Imperial/EMI | |
| 1992 | Best of Johnny Burnette: You're Sixteen | Johnny Burnette | Liberty/EMI | |
| 1992 | Best of Manfred Mann: The Definitive Collection | Manfred Mann | Ascot/EMI | |
| 1992 | Best of Smiley Lewis: I Hear You Knocking | Smiley Lewis | ||
| 1992 | Capitol Collectors Series | Al Martino | Capitol | |
| 1992 | Capitol Collectors Series | Tex Ritter | Capitol | |
| 1992 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Pied Pipers | Capitol | |
| 1992 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Lettermen | Capitol | |
| 1992 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Seekers | Capitol | |
| 1992 | Complete United Artists I'm a Happy Man | The Jive Five | United Artists/EMI | |
| 1992 | Everybody Loves a Clown / She's Just My Style | Gary Lewis & the Playboys | Liberty/EMI | |
| 1992 | Favorites And Rarities [2-CD set] | Don McLean | United Artists/EMI | |
| 1992 | Hundred Pounds of Clay: The Best of | Gene McDaniels | Liberty/EMI | |
| 1992 | Hurt: The Best of | Timi Yuro | ||
| 1992 | Julie Is Her Name / Julie Is Her Name Vol. 2 | Julie London | Liberty/EMI | |
| 1992 | Legends of Christmas Past: A Rock n' R&B Holiday Collection | Various Artists | Various/EMI | |
| 1992 | Little Games [1-CD set] | The Yardbirds | ||
| 1992 | Little Games Sessions & More [2-CD set] | The Yardbirds | ||
| 1992 | Michael Row The Boat Ashore, The Best of | The Highwaymen | ||
| 1992 | Power Of Love | Hour Glass | Liberty/EMI | |
| 1992 | Ride the Wild Surf / "The Little Old Lady (from Pasadena)" | Jan & Dean | Liberty/EMI | |
| 1992 | Rock Is Dead but It Won't Lie Down: 24 Greatest Hits of All Time, Volume 2 | Various Artists | ||
| 1992 | Snowbound / We Wish You a Merry Christmas | Ferrante & Teicher | United Artists/EMI | |
| 1992 | The Best Of Freddie & The Dreamers The Definitive Collection | Freddie and the Dreamers | Tower/EMI | |
| 1992 | The Best of James Bond: 30th Anniversary Collection [1-CD set] | Various Artists | EMI | |
| 1992 | The Best of James Bond: 30th Anniversary Limited Edition [2-CD set] | Various Artists | EMI | |
| 1992 | The Best Of The Capitol Masters - Selections From "The Legend And The Legacy" | Les Paul with Mary Ford | Capitol | |
| 1992 | Ventures Play Telstar / Ventures in Space | The Ventures | Dolton/EMI | |
| 1993 | All Time Great Movie Themes | Ferrante & Teicher | United Artists/EMI | |
| 1993 | Best of Bob Lind: You Might Have Heard My Footsteps | Bob Lind | ||
| 1993 | Best of Garnet Mimms: Cry Baby | Garnet Mimms | ||
| 1993 | Best of Sweet | The Sweet | Capitol | |
| 1993 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Five Keys | Capitol | |
| 1993 | A Celtic Requiem | John Tavener | ||
| 1993 | Changes / Rewind | Johnny Rivers | Imperial/EMI | |
| 1993 | Come Softly to Me: The Very Best of the Fleetwoods | The Fleetwoods | Dolton/EMI | |
| 1993 | Hippy Hippy Shake: The Definitive Collection | The Swinging Blue Jeans | ||
| 1993 | Sands of Time / Wax Museum | Jay & the Americans | United Artists/EMI | |
| 1993 | Singin' to My Baby / Never to Be Forgotten | Eddie Cochran | Liberty/EMI | |
| 1993 | Spirit of New Orleans: The Genius of Dave Bartholomew [2-CD set] | Various Artists | ||
| 1993 | The Whale | John Tavener | ||
| 1994 | 30th Anniversary [3-CD set] | The Hollies | Imperial/EMI | |
| 1994 | Best of Amos Milburn: Down the Road Apiece | Amos Milburn | ||
| 1994 | Capitol Collectors Series | Ella Mae Morse | Capitol | |
| 1994 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Honeys | Capitol | |
| 1994 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Journeymen | Capitol | |
| 1994 | Jumpin' with Joe: The Complete Aladdin & Imperial Recordings | Big Joe Turner | ||
| 1994 | The Alladin Records Story [2-CD set] | Various Artists | ||
| 1994 | The Minit Records Story [2-CD set] | Various Artists | ||
| 1994 | Uncanned! The Best of Canned Heat [2-CD set] | Canned Heat | ||
| 1994 | What The World Needs Now Is ... The Definitive Collection | Jackie DeShannon | Imperial/EMI | |
| 1995 | The Capitol Years [4-CD set] | The Kingston Trio | Capitol | |
| 1995 | Best of Gerry & The Pacemakers: The Definitive Collection | Gerry & The Pacemakers | ||
| 1995 | Goldsinger - The Best Of | Shirley Bassey | United Artists/EMI | |
| 1995 | King of the Blues [2-CD set] | Freddie King | ||
| 1995 | research & transfer: Very Best of the Fortunes (1967 - 1972) | The Fortunes | ||
| 1995 | Those Were the Days | Mary Hopkin | Apple | |
| 1996 | All the Hits: From Surf City to Drag City [2-CD set] | Jan & Dean | Liberty/EMI | |
| 1996 | Ass | Badfinger | Apple | |
| 1996 | Best of Eddy Howard: The Mercury Years | Eddy Howard | ||
| 1996 | Best of Georgia Gibbs: The Mercury Years | Georgia Gibbs | ||
| 1996 | Best of Little Anthony & the Imperials | Little Anthony & the Imperials | ||
| 1996 | Best of Ralph Marterie: The Mercury Years | Ralph Marterie | ||
| 1996 | Best of The Crew Cuts: The Mercury Years | The Crew Cuts | ||
| 1996 | Best of The Danleers: The Mercury Years | The Danleers | ||
| 1996 | Best of The Del Vikings: The Mercury Years | The Del Vikings | ||
| 1996 | Best of The Diamonds: The Mercury Years | The Diamonds | ||
| 1996 | Best of The Gaylords: The Mercury Years | The Gaylords | ||
| 1996 | Best of The Penguins: The Mercury Years | The Penguins | ||
| 1996 | Best of Tony Martin: The Mercury Years | Tony Martin | ||
| 1996 | Best of Vic Damone: The Mercury Years | Vic Damone | ||
| 1996 | Dark Shadows: The 30th Anniversary Collection | |||
| 1996 | Growin' Up Too Fast: The Girl Group Anthology | Various Artists | ||
| 1996 | Que Sea El | Vikki Carr | ||
| 1996 | research & transfer: Rockin' With Ricky | Ricky Nelson | ||
| 1996 | research & transfer: Very Best of David Rose | David Rose | ||
| 1996 | Tele-Ventures: The Ventures Perform the Great TV Themes | The Ventures | ||
| 1996 | Various Artists | |||
| 1996 | The Fat Man: 25 Classic Performances | Fats Domino | ||
| 1996 | Time Is On My Side | Irma Thomas | ||
| 1997 | Batmania: Songs Inspired by Batman TV Series | Various Artists | ||
| 1998 | Best of the Chad Mitchell Trio: The Mercury Years | Chad Mitchell Trio | ||
| 1998 | Don't Let the Rain Come Down: The Best of | The Serendipity Singers | ||
| 1998 | Very Best of Red Bird & Blue Cat Records | Various Artists | ||
| 1999 | Detroit Rock City Original Soundtrack | Various Artists | ||
| 2000 | Best of the Capitol and the Aladdin Years [2-CD set] | The Five Keys | ||
| 2000 | Legacy [4-CD set] | Ricky Nelson | ||
| 2000 | The Very Best of | Chad & Jeremy | ||
| 2001 | Best of the Crew Cuts | The Crew Cuts | ||
| 2001 | Ricky Sings Again / Songs by Ricky | Ricky Nelson | ||
| 2001 | Ultimate Peter & Gordon | Peter & Gordon | ||
| 2002 | Best of Dennis Yost & the Classics IV | Classics IV | Taragon | |
| 2005 | Good Morning Starshine: The Best of | Oliver | Taragon | |
| 2005 | The Best Of The Capitol Masters: 90th Birthday Edition | Les Paul with Mary Ford | Capitol | |
| 2007 | Live at the Santa Monica Auditorium | The Kingston Trio | RichKat Records | |
| 2007 | Nick, Bob & John: The Final Concert | The Kingston Trio | RichKat Records | |
| 2007 | Once Upon a Time | The Kingston Trio | RichKat Records | |
| 2007 | The Kingston Trio | RichKat Records | ||
| 2007 | Twice Upon a Time | The Kingston Trio | RichKat Records | |
| 2008 | Turning Like Forever: Rarities, Vol. 2 | The Kingston Trio | RichKat Records | |
| 2011 | The Girls From Petticoat Junction Complete Recordings | Real Gone | ||
| 2012 | The Complete Blue Cat Recordings | The Ad Libs | Real Gone | |
| 2012 | The Red Bird Girls Very First Time In True Stereo 1964-1966 | Various Artists | Real Gone | |
| 2015 | The Best of Herman's Hermits: The 50th Anniversary Anthology [2-CD set] | Herman's Hermits | Bear Family | |
| 2016 | The Lost Studio Sessions 1964-1982 | Gene Clark | Sierra | |
| 2019 | Simple Gifts (The Lost Solo Sessions) | Bob Shane | Kingston Trio Music Publishing | |
| 2020 | Old Forgotten Altars: The 1960s Demos | John Stewart | Omnivore Recordings / RichKat Records | |
| Driftin' Blues: The Best of | Charles Brown | |||
| Electronic Sound | George Harrison | Apple Records | ||
| Maybe Tomorrow | The Iveys | Apple Records | ||
| Merry from Lena | Lena Horne | |||
| No Dice | Badfinger | Apple Records | ||
| research: Pet Sounds | The Beach Boys | Capitol | ||
| Straight Up | Badfinger | Apple Records | ||
| The Radha Krsna Temple | Radha Krsna Temple | Apple Records | ||
| Ventures' Christmas Album | The Ventures | |||
| Wonderwall Music | George Harrison | Apple Records |