 | Strangers Almanac by Whiskeytown
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $14.09 2008 DELUXE EDITION 2CD version of their magical 2nd album featuring RYAN ADAMS and CAITLIN CARY - REISSUE OF THE YEAR for me. See review...
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 | Steve Mcqueen-Legacy Edition by Prefab Sprout
Buy new: $88.99 / Used from: $66.67 2CD 2007 LEGACY EDITION of their 1985 masterpiece beautifully remastered by original producer THOMAS DOLBY with 8 new 2006 acoustic re-workings of album tracks on Disc 2 which are sensational. See review...
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 | Down by the Jetty by Dr. Feelgood
Buy new: $44.99 / Used from: $52.53 2CD 2006 EMI "Collectors Edition" of their rockin' 1975 debut, Mono on Disc 1 with the previously unreleased STEREO version on Disc 2 + loads of previously unreleased studio/live tracks. Superb sound from 1st generation master tapes. See review...
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 | Joshua Tree (Remastered / Expanded) (Super Deluxe Edition) (2CD/DVD) by U2
Buy new: $39.99 / Used from: $23.41 Expensive for sure, but this 3 disc DELUXE EDITION Box Set is beautifully presented - top remaster on the album and bonuses, the DVD is a live sensation and the booklet cool. See review...
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 | Barnstorm by Joe Walsh
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $35.39 This 2006 USA-Only HIP-O SELECT version of Joe Walsh's 1972 debut solo album (sloppily recorded) comes with a stunning GAVIN LURSSEN remaster. See review...
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 | The Crusaders Gold by The Crusaders
Buy new: $14.97 / Used from: $12.99 The "Gold" series has loads of obvious collections in it, but some are out-and-out gems - this is one of them - stunning remasters of their criminally overlooked 1970s and 1980s catalogue. See detailed review...
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 | Complete Blue Horizon Sessions by Gordon Smith
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $7.97 Unknown young British Blues guitar-player is finally given a remaster and collection he deserves - loved it - see detailed review and Listomania list for 24 other Blue Horizon reviews...
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 | Tighten Up, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
Buy new: $29.98 / Used from: $15.25 A joy and a wonder! Superlative 2008 2CD DELUXE EDITION of an English compilation album that practically introduced Reggae Music to the British mainstream charts in 1969. See detailed review...
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 | This Was (Collectors Edition) (2CD) by Jethro Tull
Buy used from: $39.98 For such a huge band, I've found most of their 'remasters' to be weedy - until this - a 2008 2CD COLLECTORS EDITION of their bluesy 1968 rock debut on Island Records - a top reissue & one that offers up loads of rediscovery and reassessment
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 | St. Louis to Liverpool by Chuck Berry
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $4.97 His wonderful STEREO album from 1964 with "No Particular Place To Go" on it - part of Universal's "Rock 'n' Roll 50th Anniversary" series of CDs - see list of 7 in Listmania and individual reviews for all...
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 | Tell Mama: The Complete Muscle Shoals Sessions by Etta James
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $9.34 Another Universal compilation with fabulous Erick Labson remastered sound quality - part of their "Blues Classics - Remastered & Extended" series - see my list of the 10 titles in the series in Listmania...
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 | Room to Roam by The Waterboys
Buy new: $19.98 / Used from: $17.95 Typically excellent EMI Reissue - an August 2008 2CD "COLLECTORS EDITION" makeover of their 5th album from 1990 on Ensign Records - surprisingly good outtakes on Disc 2 too. See review...
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 | Tumbleweed Connection by Elton John
Buy new: $28.99 / Used from: $13.30 Along with his 2nd album from 1970 "Elton John", Universal have done the absolute business on that and "Tumbleweed Connection" - 2CD 2008 DELUXE EDITIONS - really fantastic sound quality & extras. See detailed reviews for both...
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 | Cooltide by John Martyn
Buy used from: $12.99 Long forgotten goody from 1991 on Permanent Records in the UK - finally been given a really great remaster in 2007 by Voiceprint/One World Records - with good extras - highly recommended - see detailed review...
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 | Careless by Stephen Bishop
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $9.91 HIP-O SELECT 2006 CD Reissue of Bishop's wonderful debut album - complete with repro card sleeve and inner - great sound - a gem. See review...
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 | The Circle Game by Tom Rush
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $8.85 1968 Elektra Folk/Rock LP Masterpiece that introduced Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne & James Taylor as songwriters to the world - now finally given the Remaster and Appreciation its long deserved in this 2008 Rhino Extended Version. See review...
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 | Jimmy Cliff - Better Days Are Coming: The A&M Years 1969-1971
Buy used from: $55.00 Expensive, But Beautifully Mastered and Presented 4CD Book Set Covering The Rare A&M Label Years In The USA (Island Label Material for UK Buyers) 2 released albums, 2 unreleased + wads of singles - fabulous - another HIP-O SELECT Reggae exclusive - see detailed review...
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 | Love City by Ronn Matlock
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $7.17 Rare & Only LP Outing in The USA for RONN MATLOCK towards the end of the Seventies - now reissued in 2007 by Rhino with bonus tracks - a funky & soulful masterpiece. See review...
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 | Steppenwolf Gold by Steppenwolf
Buy new: $14.97 / Used from: $7.44 The "Gold" series has loads of obvious collections in it, but here's the second gem among them - it's got breathtaking remastered sound quality by ERICK LABSON and a great track selection. Rediscover these guys. See review...
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 | Skinhead Moonstomp: The Album by Symarip
Buy new: $29.98 / Used from: $15.99 Unbelievably good 2008 2CD DELUXE EDITION treatment given to a 1970 UK Trojan Records album - never mind the clobber and listen to the tunes - fantastic stuff - rare tracks on Disc 2. See review...
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 | Nils Lofgren by Nils Lofgren
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $7.49 His 1975 Debut Album Given A Superlative Remaster by HIP-O SELECT - A Gatefold Slip Of Paper As An Inlay - So The Packaging Is Not Great - But The Sound Is Brilliant - The Best Yet. See review
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 | High Flyin' Bird: The Verve Forecast Years by Richie Havens
Hip-O Select 2004 2CD set containing 3 full albums (one a double) and a non-album 7" A-side (1967 - 1969) - all of it beautifully remastered by SUHA GUR. It's a numbered Ltd Edition of 3000. See review
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 | Used Songs (1973-1980) by Tom Waits
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $5.76 A criminally overlooked 'Best Of' covering the 1st part of his career on the Asylum Records label - Really Great Remastered Sound - Cheap As Chips too - The "Tom Waits Is God" rumour starts here! See review...
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 | Unearthed (5CD) by Johnny Cash
Buy new: $48.47 / Used from: $38.99 2004, Velvet Box, 5CDS of unreleased goodies from the American Recordings rejuvenation period of his career - beautifully mastered and packaged - and all of it as unbelievably ace as the released stuff...I much prefer these tracks to any other part of his extraordinary career. Sorely missed.
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 | Fill Your Head: The Studio Albums 1969-1974 by Rare Earth
Buy new: $66.99 / Used from: $45.90 5 full albums across 3 CDs with 9 singles added onto Disc 1 - shaped limited edition packaging - two albums are first time on CD. However, a bad mastering error repeats a track on Disc 1 and there's been complaints about the slightly squashy packaging - so deduct a star. See review...
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