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Limited digitally remastered edition. Special package includes CD polycarbonate disc (CD vinyl-replica) with original record label, OBI strip, single cardboard jacket and printed inner sleeve. Let... 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

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

This 1978 LP has been out of print on CD—and it's just not right to let original '70s grooves by James Brown lay dormant. The R&B hit "For Goodness Sakes, Look at Those Cakes" (11 minutes of... more

In between the blues of his early sides and the killer funk of Johnny's later '70s work came this 1973 LP. Temporally and musically, this is, in fact, right in the middle of the above—it's a savory... more

The writer and producer of Anita Bell's smash "Ring My Bell" scored his own big hit on Stax, "I've Been Lonely for So Long." This 1972 LP—brought back here with original cover art and printed inner... 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 Stranglers scored a huge UK hit with their absolutely stellar cover of the Kinks classic "All Day and All of the Night." That studio recording is here, but the rest of this 1988 LP captures the... 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

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

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

Two CD set. If it seems odd to think of Jorma Kaukonen-who has been leading Hot Tuna and working as a solo artist for more than 50 years-as an accompanist, then coax the noggin back just a bit... 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

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

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

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

Their last album overseen by that iconic songwriting team contains two out-and-out classics that soared to #1: "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone." Also includes "I'll... more

Propulsive beats power this 1979 LP, which is packed with catchy rockers like "I've Got a Reason," "She Made a Fool of You," "Hot House Baby," "Dangerous" and Martin's only two pop hits: "Rolene" and... 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

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

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

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

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

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