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

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

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

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

Charting in the U.S., UK and seven other countries, Marianne's 1981 follow-up to "Broken English" saw her moving away from new wave and more toward full-on rock. "For Beauty's Sake," co-written with... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An eclectic blend of the funky, jazzy and mellow, this 1973 LP did well on the pop-album charts and gave Diana another big Motown hit in the title song. Diana brings soul and, as always, loads of... 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

Within months of leaving the Supremes, Diana soared up the charts with her self-titled solo debut and this 1970 LP with songs penned by Lennon-McCartney, Bacharach-David, Aretha Franklin and some of... 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

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

Yet another Top 40 album for the Supremes, this 1969 LP was their last release before Diana Ross went solo. The hit "The Young Folks" is here with their velvety versions of "Hey Jude" and "Blowin' in... 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

Her life cut tragically short by a brain tumor, this January 1969 release was Tammi's only solo LP issued before her death in March 1970. These 1965–68 recordings leave us pining for more... 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

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