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Linda and the Stone Poneys were darlings of the California folk circuit—but not yet stars—when this 1967 LP came out. Believe it or not, the first recording by this beloved pop vocalist has never... more

Soul stations in '68 were all over this LP, wearing the grooves off of three singles from it: "Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto," "Tit for Tat (Ain't No Taking Back)" and "Let's Unite the Whole... more

"Video Killed the Radio Star" went down in history as the first video on MTV. That quintessential new-wave hit is only one of the delights on the Buggles' 1980 debut, a visionary fusion of synths,... more

This 1985 debut introduced a bold new voice to radio and MTV. One that would still be going strong decades later. This reissue is housed in a mini-LP sleeve and all the components of the original LP... more

The band's first Top 40 LP (#22 in '75)—their first of three live albums—was recorded at the Academy of Music in NYC. In addition to their own versions of the Yardbirds' "I Ain't Got You" and... more

The visionary team of Sandy Pearlman, Richard Meltzer and Patti Smith returned to the Cult for this 1981 LP, and a #24 smash was the result. Apocalyptic images and exquisitely crafted hard rockers... more

Listening to this charting LP from '74 makes it all the more disappointing that the band broke up shortly before its release. The live fireworks include two true epics—their extended jam on the... more

The climax of the Groovies' Loney period, this 1971 LP is a blues-soaked rock classic, with killer Cyril Jordan guitar work all around. The stomping, sneering title track joins "High Flyin' Baby,"... more

The Temptations singer became a standalone star with this charting LP, his 1971 solo debut. Amazingly, this key album in the career of this Motown legend has never been on CD; the original record... more

Soul Brother #1's 1966 live album spawned the Top 10 hit title track plus the B-side "Is It Yes Or Is It No?" as well as funky versions of pop classics like "I Don't Mind" and "Bewildered"! Also... more

Everything a Southern-rock fan loves is right here on 38 Special's 1978 sophomore album: hard rock, Southern boogie and anthemic ballads, too. The acoustic-guitar-driven "Take Me Back" joins "I'm a... more

Two particularly memorable covers grace this 1983 LP: his hit version of The System's "You Are in My System" and his easygoing spin on Kool & the Gang's "You Can Have It (Take My Heart)." Those join... more

October 1978 was a fantastic month for this Supreme lady of pop-soul. That was the month her third film, "The Wiz," hit the screens, and the month this Motown LP began its ascent to #49 pop. A... more

Mountain's Leslie West and Corky Laing climbed right back onto the pop charts after forming this power trio with Jack Bruce in '72. They followed their debut LP "Why Dontcha" with another hit... more

This 1978 live album (a #44 LP) was recorded on the band's U.S. tour that same year. Their legendary hard touring paid off as they laid down fantastic renditions of "(Don't Fear) The Reaper,"... more

Once again Diana and Ashford & Simpson teamed up with triumphant results; sending this 1979 LP and its title track to the Top 20. This perfect mix of dance cuts and soft ballads also includes the R&B... more

Laced with Caribbean flavors, fueled by funk and oozing exuberance, this 1978 LP nearly pushed Palmer into the Top 40 for the first time. "Every Kind of People" rose all the way to #16; that hit and... more

The first white band on Motown (who created the Rare Earth imprint for them) recorded this 1968 Verve LP before those successful years. Their debut LP features their take on "Get Ready" (which would... more

These two pillars of Motown joined forces and emerged with a #2 album when this LP came out in November 1968. Their hit "I'll Try Something New" and #2 smash "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" join their... more

Even dancier and catchier than "Points on the Curve," "Mosaic" (1986) gave Wang Chung their two biggest smashes: "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" (another ubiquitous tune on '80s comps) and "Let's Go!."... more

Mary Ramsey (who replaced Natalie Merchant) leads these alt-rock stars in this 1998 concert, which makes its physical-format debut here. This looks great (vinyl replica on CD) and sounds even better... more

This late-period LP by this great blue-eyed soul band finds them putting their own rockin' spins on Motown hits, a song penned by Barry Gibb, Percy Mayfield's signature smash and more. This... more

This 1977 LP didn't chart, but it's one of James Brown's funkiest albums of the era—and it's never been on CD 'til now. Two of these cuts did hit the R&B charts: "Give Me Some Skin" and "If You Don't... more

Digitally remastered HD-CD edition housed in paper sleeve. 1978 album from rock/soul outfit. Rare Earth is an American rock band affiliated with Motown's Rare Earth record label (named after the... more

The Groovies groove on country, '50s rock 'n' roll and pounding garage rock on their 1969 Epic debut. Their own spins on "The Girl Can't Help It" and "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu"... more