Desert Island Albums

A Listmania! list by D. A. Leavens (West Sussex, U.K.)
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Islands (30th Anniversary Edition)
1.  Islands (30th Anniversary Edition) by King Crimson
The list author says:
  "Amazing, eclectic, unmissable."
£7.39   Used & New from: £5.63
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Beethoven: Symphony No 9
2.  Beethoven: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
The list author says:
  "The chorale--oh my, crashes onto you like a wave of pure passion."
Used & New from: £0.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Borboletta
3.  Borboletta by Santana
The list author says:
  "Promise of  a Fisherman is the high point, but the whole album shines."
£4.17   Used & New from: £1.72
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Kind of Blue
4.  Kind of Blue by Miles Davis
The list author says:
  "Is this the greatest jazz album ever recorded?"
£3.89   Used & New from: £0.37
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Blues & Abstract Truth
5.  Blues & Abstract Truth by Oliver Nelson
The list author says:
  "This will get your heart beating."
£12.02
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Wish You Were Here
6.  Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "My favourite Pink Floyd."
Used & New from: £5.98
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (166 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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Rumours
7.  Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
The list author says:
  "A classic '70's rock album."
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.49
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Breakfast In America
8.  Breakfast In America by Supertramp
The list author says:
  "Another '70's rock classic."
Used & New from: £2.84
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Boston
9.  Boston by Boston
The list author says:
  "Still another defining '70's rock album."
Used & New from: £1.67
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Montrose
10.  Montrose by Montrose
The list author says:
  "Introducing...Sammy Hagar."
£10.46   Used & New from: £4.47
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Abraxas
11.  Abraxas by Santana
The list author says:
  "According to many, the best Santana album ever!"
£10.97   Used & New from: £2.91
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Supernatural
12.  Supernatural by Santana
The list author says:
  "According to many, the best Santana album ever!"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)

Surfing With The Alien
13.  Surfing With The Alien by Joe Satriani
The list author says:
  "You like electric guitar?"
£5.58   Used & New from: £1.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

In The Court Of The Crimson King (Original Master Edition)
14.  In The Court Of The Crimson King (Original Master Edition) by King Crimson
The list author says:
  "King Crimson's first, many argue their best.  I like Islands better, but this is a fantastic album."
£6.56   Used & New from: £5.84
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

Caravanserai
15.  Caravanserai by Santana
The list author says:
  "The first and most successful of Santana's jazz/rock fusion albums, produced amidst the breakup of the original Santana band."
£4.97   Used & New from: £3.47
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Macalla
16.  Macalla by Clannad
The list author says:
  "Moody, mystical, and timeless."
£5.44   Used & New from: £2.93
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Symphony No. 5 (Philharmonic Promenade Orch. of London)
17.  Symphony No. 5 (Philharmonic Promenade Orch. of London) by Ludwig Van Beethoven
The list author says:
  "Just balls-out passion from beginning to end."
£20.63   Used & New from: £2.48

A Night at the Opera
18.  A Night at the Opera by Queen
The list author says:
  "It's an outrageous, exhibitionist romp!"
£8.50   Used & New from: £2.49
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

Animals
19.  Animals by Pink Floyd
The list author says:
  "Have cynicism and vulnerability ever sounded so good together?"
Used & New from: £4.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)

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Lotus
20.  Lotus by Santana
The list author says:
  "For die-hard fans only--live in Japan."
£11.77   Used & New from: £5.56
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

2112
21.  2112 by Rush
The list author says:
  "If I could have only one album by Rush, this would be it."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.73
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Force Majeure
22.  Force Majeure by Tangerine Dream
The list author says:
  "Unplug the phone, turn out the lights, light the candle and the incense, and turn this one up to the limits of your sound system."
£5.67   Used & New from: £3.24
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Blow By Blow
23.  Blow By Blow by Jeff Beck
The list author says:
  "Nobody picks it like Jeff Beck."
£3.49   Used & New from: £2.08
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Machine Head: Remastered
24.  Machine Head: Remastered by Deep Purple
The list author says:
  "With Montrose (see above), this album heralds Heavy Metal."
Used & New from: £54.90
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Oneness: Silver Dreams Golden Reality
25.  Oneness: Silver Dreams Golden Reality by Santana
The list author says:
  "For fans only, the title track alone is worth the price of admission."
£6.61   Used & New from: £4.16
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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