Essential albums for any collection

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Blood On The Tracks
1.  Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
The list author says:
  "Dylan's finest moment (and that's saying something).  A must have for anyone who's ever broken up with anyone i.e. all of us"
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.26
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

New Skin for the Old Ceremony
2.  New Skin for the Old Ceremony by Leonard Cohen
The list author says:
  "He's not at all depressing, the man is a genius. Listen and make your own mind up."
£2.99   Used & New from: £0.96
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Pink Moon
3.  Pink Moon by Nick Drake
The list author says:
  "Beautiful, sad, beguiling, magnificent."
£4.49   Used & New from: £2.98
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

Closing Time
4.  Closing Time by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "Perfect late night music.  A classic album from one of the greats."
£2.99   Used & New from: £1.75
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Kind of Blue
5.  Kind of Blue by Miles Davis
The list author says:
  "What do you mean you don't like jazz?  One of the greatest albums ever made."
£3.89   Used & New from: £0.37
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

OK Computer
6.  OK Computer by Radiohead
The list author says:
  "Still their best moment.  Worth having for Karma Police alone, but the whole thing is just fantastic"
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.74
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (269 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Lost Blues & Other...
7.  Lost Blues & Other... by Will Oldham
The list author says:
  "Everything by Will Oldham is worth having, but this one makes the list becuase it has 'Ohio River Boat Song' on it - possibly the greatest song of all time!"
£11.51   Used & New from: £4.52
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Wrong Eyed Jesus
8.  Wrong Eyed Jesus by Jim White
The list author says:
  "Why doesn't everyone love Jim White?  Beautiful beautiful music."
Used & New from: £6.74
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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BBC Live in Concert
9.  BBC Live in Concert by The Bothy Band
The list author says:
  "Irish traditional music at its absolute best.  The pipe solo by Paddy Keenan is life afirming"
Used & New from: £20.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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69 Love Songs
10.  69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
The list author says:
  "You'll laugh, you'll dance, you'll scratch your head.  A fantastically eclectic collection."
£7.97   Used & New from: £6.70
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

The Stone Roses
11.  The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
The list author says:
  "THE essential Manchester album from the essential Manchester band"
£11.72   Used & New from: £0.80
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews)

Screamadelica
12.  Screamadelica by Primal Scream
The list author says:
  "Turn up the bass!"
£6.17   Used & New from: £0.74
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Sign 'O' the Times
13.  Sign 'O' the Times by Prince
The list author says:
  "Witness the little man at the peak of his extraordinary powers."
£5.90   Used & New from: £2.39
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Surfer Rosa & Come on Pilgrim
14.  Surfer Rosa & Come on Pilgrim by Pixies
The list author says:
  "What a band!  What songs, what power.  Still sounds as fresh today.  Must be played very very loudly."
£4.39   Used & New from: £1.89
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Never Mind the Bollocks
15.  Never Mind the Bollocks by Sex Pistols
The list author says:
  "All together now ... 'Aayyyye am an anti christ!!!!!!!'"
£7.07   Used & New from: £0.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

Universal Mother
16.  Universal Mother by Sinead O'Connor
The list author says:
  "Much maligned, much misunderstood.  I defy you to listen to that voice and not be blown away.  The cover of 'All apologies' is sublime."
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.12
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Astral Weeks
17.  Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
The list author says:
  "Yes he's cranky, and yes some of stuff is just dull, but this is one of the greatest albums ever."
£4.37   Used & New from: £2.24
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)

The Velvet Underground and Nico
18.  The Velvet Underground and Nico by Velvet Underground
The list author says:
  "Everyone always says how influential it is - sometimes people need to remember just how good it is!"
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.87
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Man Comes Around [Bonus Tracks]
19.  The Man Comes Around [Bonus Tracks] by Johnny Cash
The list author says:
  "What a voice.  Some of the covers here are just incredible. RIP Johnny."
Used & New from: £2.47
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)

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Ali Farka Toure
20.  Ali Farka Toure by Ali Farka Toure
The list author says:
  "The very very wonderful Ali farka Toure.  Buy this now - you'll be singing along to Bakoytereye in no time"
Used & New from: £9.00
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Let It Bleed (Remastered Super Audio)
21.  Let It Bleed (Remastered Super Audio) by The Rolling Stones
The list author says:
  "Remind yourself of why the Stones were undeniably the best band in the world at one stage."
Used & New from: £9.94
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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POD
22.  POD by The Breeders
The list author says:
  "The very wonderful Kim Deal again.  The version of 'Happiness is a warm gun' is magnificent"
£7.86   Used & New from: £2.87
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Psycho Candy
23.  Psycho Candy by Jesus & Mary Chain
The list author says:
  "A classic.  Great album."
£4.49   Used & New from: £1.90
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Mezzanine: Limited Edition
24.  Mezzanine: Limited Edition by Massive Attack
The list author says:
  "Turn up the bass!  Again!"
£5.42   Used & New from: £0.35
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

White Album - The Beatles
25.  White Album - The Beatles by The Beatles
The list author says:
  "Last but not least - forget about Sgt Peppers - it doesn't get any better than this"
Used & New from: £8.33
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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