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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

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

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

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

"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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Digitally remastered edition housed in mini LP sleeve. Includes OBI (side spine) and paper inner sleeve. Back to Earth is the eighth studio album by rock band Rare Earth, which was released in 1975.... 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

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 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 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

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

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

On the band's pre-Grace Slick 1966 debut, Marty Balin wrote/co-wrote most of the songs and handles most of the lead vocals. Their first single, It's No Secret, joins Run Around; And I Like It; Let Me... more

The Beat's second and final Columbia LP ('82) sounds even more like a pop hit than their debut, and yet again, these power-pop anthems were largely left for future rediscovery. Includes "That's What... 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

With original singer John Foxx leading the band across the bridge that connected punk with new wave, Ultravox created a classic of the era with this 1977 LP. Steve Lillywhite produced the band's... 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 studio album full of synth-soaked pop-rock was recorded in the South of France in 1983: a sweet version of Joe Sample's All We Can Do Is Hold On plus Corporation Corridors; Peace of Mind; Not... more