 | The Joshua Tree by U2
Buy new: £12.18 / Used from: £1.00 Generally acclaimed as U2's finest album. Stunning lyrics combined with magnificent melodies.
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 | The Best of Van Morrison by Van Morrison
Buy used from: £1.54 A great introduction to the music of Van Morrison, which includes all of his greatest songs.
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 | Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £4.00 Dire Straits at their best, no over production, allowing Knofler's guitar playing to shine through.
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 | Revolver by The Beatles
Buy new: £10.58 / Used from: £3.53 In my opinion the Beatles finest album.
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 | Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £4.99 Many people prefer the critically acclaimed 'Dark Side' but I feel this album has the better material and the title track is a classic.
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 | Best of Bowie by David Bowie
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.99 Another good intoduction to a great artist, this album contains most of Bowie's greatest tracks on two discs.
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 | Platinum Collection by Genesis
Buy new: £11.98 / Used from: £6.31 Genesis may not be to everyone's taste, but this album contains a great variety of material from both the Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins eras.
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 | Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Buy new: £9.08 / Used from: £8.62 Much maligned, but extremely popular nonetheless, this album contains some true musical masterpieces.
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 | Dark Side of the Moon - 30th Anniversary Edition by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £4.29 This album must appear on any list of essential rock albums.
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 | White Album - The Beatles by The Beatles
Buy used from: £19.95 This album achieves the almost unique distinction of having a collection of virtually flawless tracks.
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 | Graceland by Paul Simon
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £8.99 Paul Simon's finest album, 'Graceland' combines African influences with Simon's songwriting genius to create a sublime hybrid of music.
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 | The Captain and Me by The Doobie Brothers
Buy new: £6.68 / Used from: £2.99 Few albums combine so many different genres of music to such great effect.
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 | Hotel California by Eagles
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.62 The Eagle's at the peak of their powers, a compilation of country rock gems.
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 | Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £4.49 One of the all time great live albums.
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 | Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix Experience
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £4.50 Without a doubt Hendrix's finest album.
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 | Live/1975-85 by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Buy new: £17.98 / Used from: £9.17 An awesome live album from an awesome singer/ songwriter. No album has ever captured the raw energy of a live concert quite like this.
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 | The Platinum Collection by Bryan Ferry
Buy new: £11.98 / Used from: £5.85 A comprehensive overview of both Ferry and Roxy Music's work.
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 | Anthology: Through The Years by Tom Petty
Buy new: £5.88 / Used from: £3.08 The best compilation of Tom Petty's work. This two disc album does not contain a single bad track.
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 | The Essential Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan
Buy new: £10.88 / Used from: £4.88 I believe this compilation to be the best introduction to Dylan's awesome work. I have chosen to put this album on this list as it is almost impossible to chose his best few albums.
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 | The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £3.50 The best compilation of Lynyrd Skynyrd's work available.
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 | The Who - Ultimate Collection by The Who
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £7.48 The Who remain a great British rock band and this is probably the best compilation of their work.
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 | Live And Dangerous by Thin Lizzy
Buy new: £6.78 / Used from: £2.10 Another great live album from a great heavy rock band.
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 | Let It Bleed (Remastered Super Audio) by The Rolling Stones
Buy used from: £19.99 This is the Stones at their finest.
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 | Parachutes by Coldplay
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.78 Coldplay may not conform to the typical view of classic rock but this album is essential in any music collection.
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 | Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.82 Clapton's peak, evidence of his greatest guitar work and an awesome supporting band.
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