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10 albums you must own
Dark Side of the Moon - 30th Anniversary EditionDark Side of the Moon - 30th Anniversary Edition by Pink Floyd
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £4.49
Undoubtedly Pink Floyd at their greatest; an album that spent over 13 years on the US album chart.
The Köln ConcertThe Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Buy used from: £16.00
One man, one piano - 52 minutes of incredible improvised jazz.
Reign in BloodReign in Blood by Slayer
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The high water mark of metal - an album that raised the bar for every other metal band.
Poetic Champions ComposePoetic Champions Compose by Van Morrison
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Not Van Morrison's best known album, but eleven classics, right from the stunning instrumental opener "Spanish Steps".
BarrettBarrett by Syd Barrett
Buy new: £5.88 / Used from: £1.77
Original Pink Floyd frontman Syd Barrett's second album is a more coherent outing than the first; listen late at night, in a mellow mood.
Back To Black: Deluxe EditionBack To Black: Deluxe Edition by Amy Winehouse
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £2.89
If you've heard this already, you know why it's here. If you don't, but you've heard the hype, you'll know when you hear it - the words "instant classic" can't be misused here...
KoyaanisqatsiKoyaanisqatsi by Philip Glass
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Philip Glass's classic soundtrack still sounds as eerie and chilling as it ever did.
Lah Di DahLah Di Dah by Jake Thackray
Buy new: £6.48 / Used from: £1.93
Fits the bill as a "best of" for Yorkshire's answer to George Brassens than any other album.
SabotageSabotage by Black Sabbath
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There are other Black Sabbath albums, but there aren't any better ones. For a change, an album with no filler, no drum solo and no overblown concept...
The CityThe City by Vangelis
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A Vangelis album that nearly sank without trace, which is a shame as it was an excellent return to form and remains (IMO) his best.