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Milestone Albums That Everyone Needs To Own - List A.
Dark Side of the Moon - 30th Anniversary EditionDark Side of the Moon - 30th Anniversary Edition by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £4.46
The all time never to be bettered album. Sheer perfection.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
Buy used from: £3.90
I read the news today oh boy ; 'Sgt Pepper Voted Best Ever Album'
RevolverRevolver by The Beatles
Buy new: £10.58 / Used from: £3.66
Caused controversy in 1966. But those who understood, knew it would be a classic.
Bringing It All Back HomeBringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.08
Masterpiece. Includes his best track, 'Gates of Eden'.
Pet SoundsPet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Buy new: £10.88 / Used from: £3.04
Some say this is better than Sgt Pepper, they could be right. It certainly had Lennon worried. Buy Little Deuce Coupe/ All Summer Long as well and you won't need anything else by the Beach Boys !
MiaowMiaow by The Beautiful South
Buy new: £3.48 / Used from: £0.64
A tad more edge than their other albums, best track, 'Prettiest Eyes'.
PostPost by Björk
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.63
You either love her or hate her. I like her.
Aladdin Sane: RemasteredAladdin Sane: Remastered by David Bowie
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £4.19
Ziggy at his pinnacle.
Songs of Leonard CohenSongs of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
Buy used from: £5.16
His first album, and he only tried it because his books weren't making good money. Saw him in concert at Southport Pier in 1976, the best performance I've ever have seen by anyone.
Now & ThenNow & Then by The Carpenters
Buy new: £3.48 / Used from: £2.99
A bit too MOR you say ? Well it might be but their voices were perfect and the arrangments sublime. RIP.
Shepherd MoonsShepherd Moons by Enya
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.38
Perfectly mixed, all the voices and instruments are hers.
Electric LadylandElectric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix Experience
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.75
If you haven't got a Hendrix, you haven't got a collection. RIP.
Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadGoodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.78
Every track's a classic, perhaps he peaked too early with this.
Ray of LightRay of Light by Madonna
Buy new: £9.88 / Used from: £0.01
One of Madge's best, she's yet to make a bad album.
RumoursRumours by Fleetwood Mac
Buy new: £7.48 / Used from: £6.25
Changed their line-up more often than their socks but always excellent. Contains the old 'Grand Prix' signature tune.
HarvestHarvest by Neil Young
Buy new: £5.78 / Used from: £1.99
So many great albums, have I chosen the best ?
The Velvet Underground and NicoThe Velvet Underground and Nico by Velvet Underground
Buy new: £5.58 / Used from: £2.13
Raw rock with Lou Reed on vocals, it can't get much better.
GraceGrace by Jeff Buckley
Buy new: £9.27 / Used from: £1.44
The man with the seven octave voice, pathos at its best. RIP.
Led Zeppelin IILed Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Buy new: £6.88 / Used from: £2.31
Its a toss up between this and Led Zepp IV. Heads you win, tails you win.
Tea for the TillermanTea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
Buy new: £3.48 / Used from: £2.48
His influence on the music scene is only surpassed by Dylan and the Beatles.
Big Hits (High Tide & Green Grass) (Remastered Super Audio)Big Hits (High Tide & Green Grass) (Remastered Super Audio) by The Rolling Stones
Buy used from: £17.99
The early hits. The best ones ?
TransformerTransformer by Lou Reed
Buy used from: £2.15
Mr. Reed with attitude and without the Velvets.
GracelandGraceland by Paul Simon
Buy used from: £7.59
Best 80s album by miles.
Eva by HeartEva by Heart by Eva Cassidy
Buy new: £12.69 / Used from: £4.98
The girl who could sing in any style, perfectly. RIP.
Deep Purple in RockDeep Purple in Rock by Deep Purple
Buy new: £5.78 / Used from: £2.95
Heavy rock, you have to have it, well at least one anyway.