The records which were released on the Music for Leisure label are a historical account of the Studio One talent quests.

In 1972, Polygram, the parent company of Music for Leisure and HMV sold 55,000 copies of the first album in their joint sales venture.

[6] Former Dunedin bank clerk, Craig Scott had already released about 8 singles by the time his song "Day" appeared on the album.

[11] The first place winner of the songwriting contest was "Don't let me lose you" composed by Dave Jordan and sing by Ray Woolf.

[16] It was reported in the 9 December 1972 issue of The New Zealand Herald, that promoter Philip Warren who had spotted Andy Waretini on the New faces contest had booked him for the summer period to appear at selected holiday centers with British entertainer David Whitfield.

[21] Other artists in the competition were The Rumour with "Quiet Song", an Anderson and Wise composition, and "Join Together", by Steve Allen.