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Aretha Now was a hit album in it's own right, but it's sometimes overlooked, standing as it does in the shadow of Lady Soul. Still, Aretha Now is an effortless-sounding showcase of her range and... more

After finding fame with the Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, expatriate Englishman turned West Coast rock icon Graham Nash made an auspicious solo debut on this 1971 disc. It's an exemplary... more

Wishbone Ash reigned supreme through the 1970s - centered on inspired musicianship, joyful spirit and inventive songs. Their concerts were uplifting and their recorded work sublime. Argus remains a... more

Yes's 1972 3-track recording masterpiece, Close to the Edge, presents a snapshot of an adventurous rock band at the peak of it's powers, daring to push itself musically, both as individuals and as a... more

The essence of Kansas City wafts from the tracks of this album. How could it not, with Count Basie and Joe Turner in charge? The essence, of course, is the blues, and every man in the band is a... more

Certified multi-platinum-selling in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, Genesis' album Abacab, released in 1981, marked the band's move from their progressive music... more

Ray Charles' 1959 album What'd I Say popularized Charles' first Top 10 hit, "What I'd Say," and became his first gold-selling record. The tune was written on the fly by the American singer,... more

Natural tonalities, superb balances, prinstine clarity and richer sonic detail are what separate this exceptional Analogue Productions 45 RPM reissue of this Joan Baez classic from previous versions.... more

The three Ellington Suites in this release were recorded at different times along Ellington's legendary and prolific arc: 'The Queen's Suite' in February and April 1959 (written for and dedicated to... more

Joe Pass observed in his notes for this album that when he was a young man he determined that his ideal tenor saxophone companion would have a rich tone, harmonic wisdom, respect of the melody, and... more

Portraits of Duke Ellington is a 1975 album by jazz guitarist Joe Pass that pays tribute to the jazz legend Duke Ellington. The album was recorded just a month after Ellington's death and reached No.... more

The Genius of Ray Charles, his sixth studio album, released in 1959 by Atlantic Records, eschewed the the soul sound of his 1950s recordings, which fused jazz, gospel, and blues, for swinging pop... more

The first album to hit the shelves after Giant Steps, Coltrane Jazz was recorded in November and December 1959, although one of the eight tracks ("Villiage Blues") was recorded in late 1960. On... more

Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly" is an iconic album, particularly the 180-gram vinyl version, which is known for it's high quality and fidelity. The album includes the title track "Killing Me... more

By the time Bob Marley died, he was one of the world's first global superstars, famous and lauded from Europe through Africa and the Americas. Some even saw him as not just a reggae singer but as a... more

When Rastaman Vibration was first released in America in 1976 it did what some in the music industry considered nearly impossible at the time. It took Bob Marley into the Top Ten alongside disco... more

Bad Company's Burnin' Sky, released in March 1977, continued to showcase the band's bluesy rock roots, with Paul Rodgers' soulful and powerful vocals leading the way. The album's musical style is... more

Dr. John - Dr. John's Gumbo Vocals - Dr. John / Backing Vocals - Alvin Robinson, Jesse Smith, Moe Bechamin, Robbie Montgomery, Ronnie Barron, Shirley Goodman, Tami Lynn / Bass - Jimmy Calhoun /... more

Jethro Tull's 1970 classic Benefit was their third studio album in as many years, following the successes of This Was (1968) and Stand Up (1969). For Benefit, Ian Anderson (flute, guitars,... more

Analogue Productions (Atlantic Series) Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records! Grammy-nominated and critically-acclaimed soul and R&B album Featuring 'The Ghetto,' and 'To Be Young,... more

Analogue Productions (Atlantic Series) Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records! A classic by England's female soul queen! 180-gram 45 RPM double LP Mastered directly from the original... more

Released in early 1976, the title track of Bad Company's third album Run With The Pack is, what one critic described as, 'a male-bonding type of song' that frontman Paul Rodgers was inspired to write... more

Foreigner's Double Vision album achieved success through a combination of well-crafted songs, strong songwriting, talented musicians, extensive radio airplay, and favorable timing within the music... more

Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Havana with the Buena Vista Social Club's eponymous album, a captivating journey into the heart of Cuban music! Recorded in 1996 by acclaimed producer Ry... more

Analogue Productions (Atlantic Series) Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records! Debut studio album by the folk rock supergroup! 180-gram 45 RPM double LP Mastered directly from the... more