The Best CD Reissues Of 2011 – January to December…

A Listmania! list by Mark Barry, Reckless Records, London (UK)
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Crosby Stills & Nash
1.  Crosby Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash
The list author says:
  "13 Dec 2011 Audio Fidelity (USA) CD remaster by STEVE HOFFMAN. Their debut has always been a masterpiece, but the remastered CDs only OK – until now. Beautifully realised sound quality."
Used & New from: Ł34.57
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Aqualung [40th Anniversary Special Edition]
2.  Aqualung [40th Anniversary Special Edition] by Jethro Tull
The list author says:
  "Nov 2011 2CD EMI Collector’s Edition of Tull’s 1971 masterpiece. Top class remaster/remix by Steve Wilson of Porcupine Tree with Ian Anderson’s input/blessing. See detailed review…"
Ł14.38   Used & New from: Ł12.47
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

The Fame Studios Story, 1961-1973
3.  The Fame Studios Story, 1961-1973 by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Nov 2011 Ace Records/Kent Soul 75-track Mini Book Set. A card wrap houses 3CDs and an 84-page Hardback Book. Similar to the beloved "Take Me To The River" 3CD set of 2009. See detailed review..."
Ł26.35   Used & New from: Ł24.51
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Live At The BBC Boxset
4.  Live At The BBC Boxset by Thin Lizzy
The list author says:
  "Nov 2011. There’s a 2CD 33-track issue, but many will want to plum the extra for this mouth-watering 6CD/1DVD mini box set version issued on the same day. The mighty Phil Lynott and Co."
Used & New from: Ł126.72
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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Smokestack Lightning /The Complete Chess Masters 1951-1960
5.  Smokestack Lightning /The Complete Chess Masters 1951-1960 by Howlin' Wolf
The list author says:
  "Nov 2011 USA Hip-O Select 4CD Book Set covering 1951 to 1961 on Chess. 1st in a series of sets documenting this legendary Blues force-of-nature. See detailed review…"
Used & New from: Ł99.99
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Himself
6.  Himself by Gilbert O'Sullivan
The list author says:
  "Nov 2011 Salvo reissue of his 1971 UK debut album on Mam Records (with “Nothing Rhymed”). Remaster, beautifully laid out 20-page booklet and first-time-on-CD single sides & demos. See review..."
Ł9.88   Used & New from: Ł5.54
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Phil Spector Presents The Philles Album Collection
7.  Phil Spector Presents The Philles Album Collection by Phil Spector
The list author says:
  "Oct 2011 7CD MINI Box Set from Sony Legacy. 6 Phil Spector related albums and an extra rarities disc all in card repro sleeves. Beautifully done and reasonably priced too."
Ł24.75   Used & New from: Ł17.07
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The Complete Album Collection
8.  The Complete Album Collection by The Byrds
The list author says:
  "8 Oct 2011. Their entire album output from "Mr. Tambourine Man" (1965) through to "Farther Along" (1972). 11 albums (2 are 2CD) in card repro sleeves (+ extra tracks), good booklet and a great price."
Ł25.98   Used & New from: Ł22.44
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Elvis Presley (Legacy Edition)
9.  Elvis Presley (Legacy Edition) by Elvis Presley
The list author says:
  "Sep 2011 LEGACY 2CD reissue of his explosive debut LP and the follow up album “Elvis” both from 1956. Includes 7” singles too. Stunning VIC ANESINI remasters and dirt cheap. See detailed review..."
Ł8.15   Used & New from: Ł6.10
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Wish You Were Here [Discovery Edition]
10.  Wish You Were Here [Discovery Edition] by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "Sep 2011. Reviewed “Dark Side”, “Meddle” and “Obscured By Clouds” too. Superlative/careful remastering, but dreadfully disappointing packaging. See detailed reviews for all four…"
Ł10.00   Used & New from: Ł6.93
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (206 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

City to City [Collectors Edition]
11.  City to City [Collectors Edition] by Gerry Rafferty
The list author says:
  "Sep 2011 2CD EMI Collector’s Edition of his melodic 1978 masterpiece remastered with affection and skill by DENIS BLACKHAM. Cost - four quid! See detailed review…"
Ł5.47   Used & New from: Ł4.38
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

I Can See Clearly Now
12.  I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash
The list author says:
  "Aug 2011. Big Break Records expanded CD remaster of his 1972 LP that features Bob Marley. Stunning remastering & rare B-sides. See detailed review…"
Ł8.57   Used & New from: Ł6.15
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

The Captain And Me & What Were Once Vices
13.  The Captain And Me & What Were Once Vices by Doobie Brothers
The list author says:
  "Aug 2011 2CD set. 2nd in a set of of 4 x 2CD reissues covering 1972 to 1980. Great remasters, bonuses, expanded booklets and incredibly well-priced. Reviewed them all…"
Ł7.10   Used & New from: Ł4.93
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Story Of Trojan Records
14.  The Story Of Trojan Records by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Aug 2011 fantastic 123-track 5CD Box Set with a huge amount of Previously Unreleased (87 new to CD) – Sixties through to the Seventies. Reggae reissue of the year. See detailed review…"
Ł43.99   Used & New from: Ł30.51
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

No Secrets
15.  No Secrets by Carly Simon
The list author says:
  "July 2011 USA-only Audio Fidelity 24-Carat Gold CD reissue of her beloved 1972 LP on Elektra (No.1 in the USA). Feats “You’re So Vain” and “The Right Thing To Do”. Beautiful Kevin Gray remaster."
Used & New from: Ł31.46
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Taking Some Time On: The Parlophone-Harvest Years (1968-73)
16.  Taking Some Time On: The Parlophone-Harvest Years (1968-73) by Barclay James Harvest
The list author says:
  "July 2011 5CD EMI set. Incredible value for money with previously unreleased too. See detailed review…"
Ł17.02   Used & New from: Ł11.05
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Be Altitude: Respect Yourself [Stax Remasters]
17.  Be Altitude: Respect Yourself [Stax Remasters] by The Staple Singers
The list author says:
  "May 2011 reissue in the “Stax Remasters” series of their glorious 1972 album with 2 bonus tracks. Properly great 70’s Gospel-Soul. See detailed review for this and 5 others in the series…"
Ł6.85   Used & New from: Ł4.71
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Rocks
18.  Rocks by Big Joe Turner
The list author says:
  "March 2011 28-track compilation concentrating mainly on his joyous 50’s Atlantic sides – best ever remasters. See detailed review for this as well as SLIM HARPO & CHUCK BERRY 'Rocks' in this series…"
Ł13.48   Used & New from: Ł8.73
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Fully Qualified Survivor
19.  Fully Qualified Survivor by Michael Chapman
The list author says:
  "Feb 2011 Light In The Attic reissue of his 2nd LP on Harvest in 1970. Very clever choice for a remaster. They've even given it a quality VINYL reissue too. Beautiful job done. See detailed review…"
Ł14.83   Used & New from: Ł7.00
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Who's Blue?: Rare Chess Recordings From the 60s And 70s
20.  Who's Blue?: Rare Chess Recordings From the 60s And 70s by Etta James
The list author says:
  "Feb 2011 24-track Ace/Kent Soul CD compilation with killer choices. See detailed review for this and also 2011 expanded editions of “Losers Weepers” and “Call My Name”…"
Ł11.99   Used & New from: Ł9.50
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Book of Dreams
21.  Book of Dreams by Steve Miller Band
The list author says:
  "Feb 2011 Edsel single CD reissue of his 1977 masterpiece with superlative Barry Grint remastering – upgraded packaging - less than a fiver. See detailed review…"
Ł6.47   Used & New from: Ł5.10
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Elvis Is Back (Legacy Edition)
22.  Elvis Is Back (Legacy Edition) by Elvis Presley
The list author says:
  "February 2011 LEGACY 2CD reissue of his 1960 comeback album + the 1961 “Something For Everybody” LP too. Brill Vic Anesini remastering. Six quid! See detailed review…"
Ł10.85   Used & New from: Ł6.00
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

It Ain't Gonna Be That Way
23.  It Ain't Gonna Be That Way by Charlie Rich
The list author says:
  "28 Feb 2011 Ace CD which features “The Many Sides Of…” and “The Best Years” LPs on MGM from 1965 and 1966 plus extras. Great 60's Pop with a Soulful side. See detailed review…"
Ł13.00   Used & New from: Ł9.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Tomorrow The Green Grass (Legacy Edition)
24.  Tomorrow The Green Grass (Legacy Edition) by Jayhawks
The list author says:
  "Jan 2011 2CD LEGACY reissue of their 4th album from 1995 with Vic Anesini Remastering and superb extras. See detailed review…"
Ł12.26   Used & New from: Ł10.64
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Sweet Inspiration: The Songs Of Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham
25.  Sweet Inspiration: The Songs Of Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "31 Jan 2011 Ace Records single CD compilation for 2 Rock/Soul songwriting heroes. Superlative series too (see Listomania). See detailed review…"
Ł12.09   Used & New from: Ł9.25
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Mark Barry, Reckless Records, London (UK)
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