Albums I can't imagine not existing

A Listmania! list by Nog the Noggin (UK)
 
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders from Mars: Remastered
1.  The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders from Mars: Remastered by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "Early Bowie is brilliant - difficult to choose between this and Aladdin Sane, but Ziggy just shades it"
£4.27   Used & New from: £2.72
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Station to Station: Remastered
2.  Station to Station: Remastered by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "Not a bad track on this one - especially like Golden Years and Word on a Wing"
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.97
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Hotel California
3.  Hotel California by Eagles
The list author says:
  "Archtypal Californian soft rock - not just the title track, but also Last Resort, Life in the Fast Lane, etc"
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.17
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
4.  BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER by Simon & Garfunkel
The list author says:
  "Archetypal East coast soft rock - the title track is OK, but The Boxer, Baby Driver are much better"
Used & New from: £4.43
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

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Doolittle
5.  Doolittle by Pixies
The list author says:
  "Every track is a lapidary gem"
£5.99   Used & New from: £3.07
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

True Stories
6.  True Stories by Talking Heads
The list author says:
  "The best Talking Heads album by far, even though it isn't a "proper" album - especially love Dream Operator and City of Dreams"
Used & New from: £0.05
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Eponymous
7.  Eponymous by R.E.M.
The list author says:
  "A compilation album, I know, but almost perfect. Driver 8 is an especial favourite, and I even like the semi-jokey It's the End of the World"
£8.27   Used & New from: £0.64
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Substance
8.  Substance by Joy Division
The list author says:
  "My first view of Joy Division, and still totally unsurpassed - favourites include Love Will Tear Us Apart, and Transmissions."
£4.43   Used & New from: £0.94
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Every Picture Tells A Story
9.  Every Picture Tells A Story by Rod Stewart
The list author says:
  "Forget the later crap, early Rod Stewart is subliminal - has there ever been a better song than Maggie May?"
£5.77   Used & New from: £3.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Play
10.  Play by Moby
The list author says:
  "I love this album, and every track on it"
£3.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)

The Bends
11.  The Bends by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Sweet & Beautiful"
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.71
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)

ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits
12.  ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits by ABBA
The list author says:
  "Perfect Pop"
£15.94   Used & New from: £2.19
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)

Led Zeppelin IV
13.  Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
The list author says:
  "Stairway to Heaven is OK, but Black Dog, Rock and Roll, When the Levee Breaks etc are better"
£4.87   Used & New from: £1.58
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

TEN (+ 3 Bonus Tracks)
14.  TEN (+ 3 Bonus Tracks) by Pearl Jam
£4.49   Used & New from: £1.81
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)

Dark Side of the Moon
15.  Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "The epitome of prog. rock"
Used & New from: £3.58
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (216 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Copper Blue
16.  Copper Blue by Sugar
The list author says:
  "Husker Du were good, but Sugar were better - the best pure guitar-based rock album ever"
Used & New from: £9.99
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

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Raintown
17.  Raintown by Deacon Blue
£4.46   Used & New from: £0.46
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Greatest Hits
18.  Greatest Hits by Bruce Springsteen
The list author says:
  "Bombastic, yes, very American, yes, but still good - Dancing n the Dark is a particular favourite"
£5.12   Used & New from: £0.66
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Armed Forces
19.  Armed Forces by The Attractions
The list author says:
  "Difficult to select a single album from the punk era (was Costello even a punk?) - this is fine"
Used & New from: £4.99
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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The Stone Roses
20.  The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
The list author says:
  "One album of perfection, and then nothing ...."
£11.72   Used & New from: £0.80
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews)

Quadrophenia
21.  Quadrophenia by The Who
The list author says:
  "Rock opera - what a load of crap, apart from this"
£5.77   Used & New from: £1.94
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

It's a Shame About Ray
22.  It's a Shame About Ray by Lemonheads
The list author says:
  "Jingly-jangly - nice"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.43
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Sweet Ride - The Best of Belly
23.  Sweet Ride - The Best of Belly by Belly
The list author says:
  "I love Belly - so why not the Best of .. ?"
£13.00   Used & New from: £5.14
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Live in Japan
24.  Live in Japan by Deep Purple
£7.99   Used & New from: £4.99
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Parallel Lines: Remastered
25.  Parallel Lines: Remastered by Blondie
The list author says:
  "Difficult choice between Parallel lines and Atomic"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.98
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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