Rock/Pop/Soul/Rap A/A+ List

Dave Alvin (1955– )

• King of California [1994, Hightone], A

Amazing Rhythm Aces [1974–1981]

• Stacked Deck [1975, ABC], A

Laurie Anderson (1947– )

• The United States Live [1984, Warner Brothers, 5 LP], A
• Home of the Brave [1986, Warner Brothers], A
• Strange Angels [1989, Warner Brothers], A+

Angry Samoans [1980–1988]

• Gimme Samoa [1982, PVC], A

The Animals [1964–1968]

• The Complete Animals [1964–65, EMI, 2 CD], A
• The Best of the Animals [1964–65, Abkco], A

Kevin Ayers (1945– )

• Whatevershebringswesing [1972, Harvest], A

Aztec Camera [1983– ]

• High Land, Hard Rain [1983, Sire], A

The Band [1967–1976]

• Music from Big Pink [1968, Capitol], A
• The Band [1969, Capitol], A+

The Beach Boys [1961– ]

• Endless Summer [1962–65, Capitol], A
• Pet Sounds [1966, Capitol], A+
• Wild Honey [1967, Capitol], A

The Beatles [1960–1970]

• Please Please Me [1963, Capitol], A
• With the Beatles [1963, Capitol], A
• Beatles For Sale [1964, Capitol], A
• Help! [1965, Capitol], A+
• Rubber Soul [1965, Capitol], A
• Revolver [1966, Capitol], A
• 1962–1966 [1962–66, Capitol, 2 CD], A
• Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Band [1967, Capitol], A

Beats International [1990–1992]

• Let Them Eat Bingo [1990, Elektra], A

The Beautiful South [1990– ]

• Welcome to the Beautiful South [1990, Go! Discs], A+
• 0898 Beautiful South [1992, Go! Discs], A
• Blue Is the Colour [1996, Ark], A

Beck (1970– )

• Mellow Gold [1994, DGC], A
• Odelay [1996, DGC], A+

Chuck Berry (1926– )

• His Best, Vol. 1 [1955–58, Chess], A
• The Great Twenty-Eight [1955–64, Chess], A+
• The Definitive Collection [1955–72, Geffen/Chess/Chronicles], A+
• The Chess Box [(1988), Chess, 3 CD], A

B-52's [1976– ]

• The B-52's [1979, Warner Brothers], A
• Whammy! [1983, Warner Brothers], A

Big Brother and the Holding Company [1965–1972]

• Cheap Thrills [1968, Columbia], A

Big Star [1971–1975]

• Radio City [1974, Ardent], A

Blackalicious [1994– ]

• Nia [2000, Quannum Projects], A

The Blasters [1980–1985]

• Non Fiction [1983, Slash], A
• Hard Line [1985, Slash], A
• The Blasters Collection [(1980), Slash], A

Blondie [1974– ]

• Parallel Lines [1978, Chrysalis], A
• Autoamerican [1980, Chrysalis], A

Blue Oyster Cult [1972– ]

• Agents of Fortune [1976, Columbia], A

David Bowie (1947– )

• Hunky Dory [1971, Virgin], A
• Station to Station [1976, Virgin], A
• Changesbowie [1969–90, Rykodisc], A

Billy Bragg (1957– )

• w/Wilco: Mermaid Avenue [1998, Elektra], A

James Brown (1933–2006)

• Live at the Apollo [1963, Polydor], A
• Foundations of Funk: A Brand New Bag 1964–1969 [1964–69, Polydor, 2 CD], A
• Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68 [1968, Polydor], A
• Soul on Top [1969, Verve], A
• Sex Machine [1970, Polydor], A
• Funk Power 1970: A Brand New Thang [1970, Polydor], A
• The Best of James Brown (The Millennium Collection) [1958–72, Polydor], A
• In the Jungle Groove [1969–72, Polydor], A+
• The CD of JB: Sex Machine and Other Soul Classics [1961–73, Polydor], A
• The Best of James Brown Volume 2: The '70s (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1970–76, Polydor], A
• JB40: 40th Anniversary Collection [1956–79, Polydor, 2 CD], A
• Star Time [1956–84, Polydor, 4 CD], A+

Ruth Brown (1928–2006)

• Miss Rhythm: Greatest Hits and More [1949–60, Atlantic, 2 CD], A

Buck 65

• Man Overboard [2001, Metaforensics], A
• Square [2002, Warner Music Canada], A
• Talkin' Honky Blues [2003, Warner Music Canada], A+

Buffalo Springfield [1966–1968]

• Retrospective: The Best of Buffalo Springfield [1966–68, Atco], A

Solomon Burke (1936– )

• The Best of Solomon Burke [1961–65, Atlantic], A

The Buzzcocks [1975– ]

• Singles Going Steady [(1979), IRS], A
• Operator's Manual: The Buzzcocks Best [(1991), IRS], A+

The Byrds [1964–1973]

• Sweetheart of the Rodeo [1968, Columbia], A

Cabaret Voltaire [1979– ]

• The Original Sound of Sheffield '83/'87: The Best of the Virgin/EMI Years [1983–87, Superfecta], A

John Cale (1942– )

• Paris 1919 [1973, Reprise], A
• Slow Dazzle [1975, Island], A
• Guts [1974–77, Island], A

Robert Calvert (1945–88)

• Lucky Leif and the Longships [1975, United Artists], A

Camper Van Beethoven [1985–1990]

• Camper Van Beethoven [1986, IRS], A

Captain Beefheart (1941– )

• Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) [1978, Bizarre/Straight], A
• The Dust Blows Forward: An Anthology [1966–82, Rhino, 2 CD], A

Cee-Lo Green

• Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections [2002, Arista], A

Ray Charles (1930–2004)

• The Birth of Soul [1951–59, Rhino/Atlantic, 3 CD], A
• Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music [1962–63, Rhino], A
• Uh Huh: His Greatest Hits [1959–72, Sandstone/DCC, 2 CD], A
• The Genius 20 Greatest Hits [(1985), Platinum], A

Neneh Cherry (1964– )

• Raw Like Sushi [1989, Virgin], A

Chic [1977–1985]

• The Best of Chic: Dance Dance Dance [(1991), Atlantic], A

The Chills [1987– ]

• Submarine Bells [1990, Slash], A
• Soft Bomb [1992, Slash], A

The Clash [1976–1986]

• The Clash [1977, CBS (UK)], A+
• The Clash [1977–79, Epic], A
• London Calling [1979, Epic], A+

George Clinton (1940– )

• Computer Games [1982, Capitol], A
• You Shouldn't-Nuf Bit Fish [1983, Capitol], A

The Clovers [1948– ]

• Down in the Alley: The Best of the Clovers [(1991), Rhino], A

The Coasters [1956–1972]

• 50 Coastin' Classics [(1992), Rhino, 2 CD], A+
• The Very Best of the Coasters [(1993), Rhino], A+

Joe Cocker (1944– )

• Mad Dogs and Englishmen [1970, A&M], A

Leonard Cohen (1934– )

• Songs of Leonard Cohen [1967, Columbia/Legacy], A
• I'm Your Man [1988, Columbia], A
• The Future [1992, Columbia], A
• The Essential Leonard Cohen [1967–2001, Columbia, 2 CD], A

Bootsy Collins (1951– )

• Bootsy's Rubber Band: Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band [1976, Warner Brothers], A
• Bootsy's Rubber Band: Ahh ... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! [1977, Warner Brothers], A
• Back in the Day: The Best of Bootsy [(1994), Warner Brothers], A

Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [1968– ]

• Too Much Fun: The Best of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [(1990), MCA], A

Sam Cooke (1931–64)

• The Man and His Music [1957–64, RCA], A+
• Portrait of a Legend 1951–1964 [1951–64, Abkco], A

Alice Cooper (1948– )

• Greatest Hits [1971–73, Warner Brothers], A

Cornershop [1995– ]

• When I Was Born for the Seventh Time [1997, Warner Brothers], A+
• Handcream for a Generation [2002, Beggars Banquet], A

Elvis Costello (1955– )

• Armed Forces [1979, Rykodisc], A
• Trust [1981, Rykodisc], A

The Coup [1993– ]

• Party Music [2001, 75 Ark], A
• Pick a Bigger Weapon [2006, Epitaph], A

Creedence Clearwater Revival [1967–1972]

• Willy and the Poor Boys [1969, Fantasy], A
• Cosmo's Factory [1970, Fantasy], A
• Creedence Gold [1968–70, Fantasy], A
• Chronicle [1968–70, Fantasy], A+

Marshall Crenshaw (1953– )

• Downtown [1985, Warner Brothers], A

The Cucumbers [1983– ]

• The Cucumbers [1987, Profile], A

David Lindley (1944– )

• El Rayo-X [1981, Asylum], A

Delaney and Bonnie [1966–1972]

• The Original Delaney & Bonnie: Accept No Substitutes [1969, Elektra], A
• The Best of Delaney and Bonnie [1969–72, Rhino], A

De La Soul [1987– ]

• Timeless: The Singles Collection [1988–2001, Tommy Boy/Rhino], A

Derek and the Dominos [1970–1972]

• Layla [1970, Polydor, 2 CD], A+

Bo Diddley (1928– )

• Bo Diddley / Go Bo Diddley [1955–58, Chess], A
• The Definitive Collection [1955–66, Geffen/Chess], A
• The Chess Box [1955–74, Chess, 2 CD], A+

DJ Shadow (1973– )

• Endtroducing [1996, Mo Wax], A
• The Private Press [2002, MCA], A

Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band [1974–1979]

• Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band [1976, RCA], A+

Fats Domino (1928– )

• My Blue Heaven: The Best of Fats Domino [1949–61, EMI], A+

The Doors [1965–1973]

• The Very Best of the Doors [1967–71, Rhino], A

Lee Dorsey (1924–86)

• Wheelin' and Dealin': The Definitive Collection [1961–69, Arista], A
• Holy Cow! The Best of Lee Dorsey [1961–70, Arista], A

Downtown Science

• Downtown Science [1991, Def Jam], A

Dr. John (1940– )

• Dr. John's Gumbo [1972, Atco], A

The Drifters [1953– ]

• All-Time Greatest Hits and More: 1959–1965 [1959–65, Atlantic, 2 CD], A
• The Very Best of the Drifters [(1993), Rhino], A+

Ducks Deluxe [1972–1975]

• Ducks Deluxe [1974, RCA], A
• Taxi to the Terminal Zone [1975, RCA], A+
• Ducks Deluxe / Taxi to the Terminal Zone [1974–75, Edsel], A

Ian Dury [1942–2000]

• Jukebox Dury [(1981), Stiff], A+
• Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll [(1986), Demon], A
• Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll: The Best of Ian Dury and the Blockheads [(1992), Rhino], A

Bob Dylan (1941– )

• Bringing It All Back Home [1965, Columbia], A
• Highway 61 Revisited [1965, Columbia], A
• Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits [1963–66, Columbia], A
• John Wesley Harding [1968, Columbia], A
• Love and Theft [2001, Columbia], A

Dave Edmunds (1944– )

• Repeat When Necessary [1979, Swan Song], A
• From Small Things: The Best of Dave Edmunds [1970–2002, Columbia/Legacy], A

Elastica [1994– ]

• The Menace [2000, Atlantic], A

Eminem (1972– )

• The Marshall Mathers LP [2000, Interscope], A

The English Beat [1980–1983]

• Special Beat Service [1982, IRS], A

Brian Eno (1948– )

• Here Come the Warm Jets [1973, EG], A
• Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) [1974, EG], A+
• Another Green World [1975, EG], A+
• Before and After Science [1978, EG], A

The Everly Brothers [1954–1973]

• Cadence Classics: Their 20 Greatest Hits [1957–60, Rhino], A

Donald Fagen (1948– )

• The Nightfly [1982, Warner Brothers], A

Marianne Faithfull (1946– )

• Broken English [1979, Island], A

The Fall [1979– ]

• 458489 A-Sides [1984–89, Beggars Banquet], A

The Feelies [1980–1992]

• Time for a Witness [1991, A&M], A

Bryan Ferry (1945– )

• These Foolish Things [1973, Reprise], A

Fine Young Cannibals [1985–1990]

• The Raw and the Cooked [1989, IRS], A

The "5" Royales [1952–1965]

• Monkey Hips and Rice [1952–62, Rhino, 2 CD], A

The Flamin' Groovies [1965–1979]

• Supersnazz [1969, Epic], A+

Fleetwood Mac [1968– ]

• Rumours [1977, Reprise], A

The Flying Burrito Brothers [1969– ]

• The Gilded Palace of Sin [1969, A&M], A+
• Farther Along: The Best of the Flying Burrito Brothers [(1988), A&M], A

John Fogerty (1945– )

• The Long Road Home [1969–2005, Fantasy], A
• Revival [2007, Fantasy], A

Aretha Franklin (1942– )

• I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) [1967, Rhino], A
• Aretha's Gold [1967–68, Atlantic], A+
• The Very Best of Aretha Franklin: The '60s [1967–70, Rhino], A
• 30 Greatest Hits [1967–73, Atlantic, 2 CD], A

Funkadelic [1970–1981]

• Let's Take It to the Stage [1975, Westbound], A

Gang of Four [1978–1984]

• Entertainment! [1979, Warner Brothers], A
• A Brief History of the 20th Century [1979–83, Warner Brothers], A

Garbage [1995– ]

• Garbage [1995, Almo], A

Marvin Gaye (1939–84)

• Anthology [1961–77, Motown, 2 CD], A+
• Midnight Love [1982, Columbia], A
• The Very Best of Marvin Gaye [1962–82, Motown, 2 CD], A

Ghostface Killah

• Fishscale [2006, Def Jam], A

Girls Against Boys [1989– ]

• House of GVSB [1996, Touch & Go], A

The Go-Betweens [1978–1989]

• Tallulah [1987, Big Time], A
• 1978–1990 [1978–90, Beggars Banquet], A

Gogol Bordello

• Super Taranta! [2007, Side One Dummy], A

Al Green (1946– )

• Gets Next to You [1970, Right Stuff/Hi], A
• Let's Stay Together [1972, Right Stuff/Hi], A
• I'm Still in Love With You [1972, Right Stuff/Hi], A+
• Let's Stay Together / I'm Still in Love With You [1972, Motown], A
• Call Me [1973, The Right Stuff/Hi], A+
• Call Me / Livin' For You [1973–74, Motown], A
• Compact Command Performances: 14 Greatest Hits [1972–75, Motown], A
• Greatest Hits [1972–75, Right Stuff], A+
• The Belle Album [1977, Motown], A

Handsome Boy Modeling School [1999– ]

• So . . . How's Your Girl? [1999, Tommy Boy], A

Wynonie Harris (1915–69)

• Bloodshot Eyes: The Best of Wynonie Harris [1947–54, Rhino], A

Debbie Harry (1945– )

• w/Blondie: The Complete Picture: The Very Best of Deborah Harry and Blondie [(1991), Chrysalis], A

P.J. Harvey (1969– )

• To Bring You My Love [1995, Island], A

Hawkwind [1969– ]

• Quark, Strangeness and Charm [1977, Sire], A

The Heartbreakers

• L.A.M.F. [1977, Track Record], A

Jimi Hendrix (1942–70)

• Electric Ladyland [1968, Reprise], A

John Hiatt (1952– )

• Overcoats [1975, Epic], A

Buddy Holly (1936–59)

• From the Original Master Tapes [1956–58, MCA], A
• The Definitive Collection [1956–58, Geffen/Decca/Chronicles], A
• The Buddy Holly Collection: 50 Classic Recordings [1954–59, MCA, 2 CD], A

Hot Chocolate [1970–1982]

• Man to Man [1976, Big Tree], A
• 10 Greatest Hits [1974–76, Big Tree], A
• Every 1's a Winner: The Very Best of Hot Chocolate [1974–82, EMI], A

The Housemartins [1986– ]

• London 0 Hull 4 [1986, Elektra], A
• The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death [1987, Elektra], A

Ice-T (1959– )

• O.G. Original Gangster [1991, Sire], A

Imperial Teen [1996– ]

• On [2002, Merge], A

The Impressions [1961–1968]

• The Very Best of the Impressions [1963–81, Rhino], A

The Isley Brothers [1954– ]

• The Isley Brothers Story, Vol. 1: Rockin' Soul [1959–68, Rhino], A

Michael Jackson (1958– )

• Off the Wall [1979, Epic], A

Jan and Dean [1958–1966]

• Gotta Take That One Last Ride [(1974), United Artists, 2 LP], A+

Jesus and Mary Chain [1985– ]

• Automatic [1989, Warner Brothers], A
• Stoned and Dethroned [1994, Warner Brothers], A

David Johansen (1950– )

• Sweet Revenge [1984, Passport], A

Janis Joplin (1943–70)

• Janis [1962–70, Columbia, 3 CD], A

Joy of Cooking [1970–1972]

• Joy of Cooking [1970, Capitol], A+
• American Originals [1970–72, Capitol], A

Kelis

• Tasty [2003, Star Trak/Arista], A

Kid Creole and the Coconuts [1980– ]

• Fresh Fruit in Foreign Places [1981, Sire/ZE], A+
• Wise Guy [1982, Sire/ZE], A
• Kid Creole Redux [1980–90, Sire], A
• You Shoulda Told Me You Were ... [1991, Columbia], A

The KLF [1988– ]

• The White Room [1991, Arista], A

K'Naan (1978– )

• The Dusty Foot Philosopher [2003–5, IM Culture, CD+DVD], A

Kraftwerk [1970– ]

• Trans-Europe Express [1977, Capitol], A

KRS-One

• A Retrospective [1987–97, Jive], A

Ronnie Lane (1946–97)

• One for the Road [1976, Edsel], A+

Cyndi Lauper (1953– )

• She's So Unusual [1983, Portrait], A

Led Zeppelin [1968–1980]

• Led Zeppelin III [1970, Atlantic], A
• Led Zeppelin IV [1971, Atlantic], A

Lene Lovich (1949– )

• Stateless ... Plus [1979, Rhino], A

John Lennon (1940–80)

• John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band [1970, Capitol], A
• Imagine [1971, Capitol], A
• The U.S. Vs. John Lennon (Music From the Motion Picture) [1969–80, Capitol], A

Jerry Lee Lewis (1935– )

• Original Sun Greatest Hits [1956–63, Rhino], A+
• Rare Tracks [1956–63, Rhino], A
• Rockin' My Life Away [1989, Tomato], A

Joe Liggins (1915–87)

• Joe Liggins and the Honeydrippers [1950–54, Specialty], A

Liliput [1980–1983]

• LiLiPUT [1980–83, Off Course, 2 CD], A

Arto Lindsay (1953– )

• Greed [1988, Virgin], A

Little Richard (1935– )

• 18 Greatest Hits [(1985), Rhino], A
• The Georgia Peach [(1991), Specialty], A

L.L. Cool J (1968– )

• Mama Said Knock You Out [1990, Def Jam], A
• 14 Shots to the Dome [1993, Def Jam], A

Los Lobos [1983– ]

• How Will the Wolf Survive? [1984, Slash/Warner Brothers], A
• Colossal Head [1996, Warner Brothers], A

Nick Lowe (1949– )

• Jesus of Cool [1978, Demon], A
• Pure Pop for Now People [1978, Columbia], A+
• Jesus of Cool [1975–78, Yep Roc], A
• Labour of Lust [1979, Columbia], A
• Basher: The Best of Nick Lowe [(1989), Columbia], A

L7 [1985– ]

• Bricks Are Heavy [1992, Slash], A
• Hungry for Stink [1994, Slash/Reprise], A

Luna [1992–2004]

• Best of Luna [1992–2004, Elektra/Rhino], A

Frankie Lymon (1942–68)

• The Best of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers [(1989), Rhino], A

Lyrics Born (1972– )

• Later That Day . . . [2003, Quannum Projects], A

M People [1994– ]

• Elegant Slumming [1994, Epic], A

Madonna (1958– )

• You Can Dance [1987, Sire], A
• I'm Breathless [1990, Sire], A
• The Imaculate Collection [1983–90, Sire], A+

Manfred Mann [1964– ]

• Manfred Mann's Earth Band [1972, Polydor], A

Hirth Martinez

• Hirth from Earth [1975, Warner Brothers], A
• Big Bright Street [1977, Warner Brothers], A

The Marvelettes [1960–1971]

• The Best of the Marvelettes (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1961–67, Motown], A
• Deliver: The Singles [1961–71, Motown, 2 CD], A

Curtis Mayfield (1942–99)

• w/The Impressions: The Anthology [1961–77, MCA, 2 CD], A+

Percy Mayfield (1920–84)

• Poet of the Blues [(1992), Specialty], A

Mekons [1977– ]

• Fear and Whiskey [1985, Sin], A
• Original Sin [1985–86, Twin/Tone], A
• Rock 'n' Roll [1989, A&M], A
• The Curse of the Mekons [1991, Blast First], A
• OOOH! (Out of Our Heads) [2002, Quarterstick], A

The Minutemen [1980–1986]

• Double Nickels on the Dime [1984, SST], A

The Miracles [1973–1977]

• City of Angels [1975, Motown], A

Mr. Lif

• I Phantom [2002, Definitive Jux], A

Joni Mitchell (1943– )

• Court and Spark [1974, Asylum], A

Moby (1965– )

• Play [1999, V2], A

Van Morrison (1945– )

• Astral Weeks [1968, Warner Brothers], A
• Moondance [1970, Warner Brothers], A+
• His Band and Street Choir [1970, Warner Brothers], A
• It's Too Late to Stop Now [1974, Polygram, 2 CD], A
• Into the Music [1979, Warner Brothers], A+
• Beautiful Vision [1982, Warner Brothers], A
• The Best of Van Morrison [(1990), Polydor], A
• Down the Road [2002, Universal], A
• The Best of Van Morrison: Volume 3 [1992–2005, Exile/Manhattan, 2 CD], A
• Still on Top: The Greatest Hits [1964–2005, Hip-0], A+

Mott the Hoople [1969–1976]

• Mott [1973, Columbia/Legacy], A
• The Ballad of Mott: A Retrospective [1972–75, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A

Maria Muldaur (1943– )

• Richland Woman Blues [2001, Stony Plain], A

Nelly

• Country Grammar [2000, Universal], A

Rick Nelson (1940–85)

• The Legendary Masters Series, Volume 1 [1957–60, EMI America], A
• Greatest Hits [1957–72, Capitol], A

NERD [2002– ]

• In Search of . . . [2002, Virgin], A

Neville Brothers [1978– ]

• Yellow Moon [1989, A&M], A

New Order [1981– ]

• Brotherhood [1986, Qwest], A
• Substance 1987 [1982–87, Qwest, 2 CD], A
• Singles [1981–2005, Rhino, 2 CD], A

New York Dolls [1971–1977]

• New York Dolls [1973, Mercury], A
• In Too Much, Too Soon [1974, Mercury], A

Randy Newman (1943– )

• 12 Songs [1970, Reprise], A+
• Good Old Boys [1974, Reprise], A

Ohio Players [1968– ]

• The Best of Ohio Players (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1974–77, Polygram], A

Roy Orbison (1936–88)

• For the Lonely: 18 Greatest Hits [1956–65, Rhino], A

OutKast [1992– ]

• Stankonia [2000, LaFace], A

Graham Parker (1950– )

• Howlin' Wind [1976, Mercury], A
• Heat Treatment [1976, Mercury], A

Parliament [1970–1980]

• Mothership Connection [1976, Mercury/Chronicles], A
• The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein [1976, Casablanca], A
• Tear the Roof Off [1974–80, Casablanca, 2 CD], A

Gram Parsons (1946–73)

• Grievous Angel [1973, Reprise], A
• G.P. / Grievous Angel [1972–73, Reprise], A

Pavement [1990–1999]

• Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain [1993, Matador], A+

Ann Peebles (1947– )

• Greatest Hits [1969–77, MCA], A

The Perceptionists [2005– ]

• Black Dialogue [2005, Definitive Jux], A

Pere Ubu [1975– ]

• The Modern Dance [1978, Blank], A+
• Dub Housing [1979, Chrysalis], A
• The Tenement Year [1988, Capitol], A
• Cloudland [1989, Fontana], A

Perfect Disaster [1985–1990]

• Up [1989, Fire], A

Carl Perkins (1932–98)

• Original Sun Greatest Hits [1954–57, Rhino], A

Persian Gulf [1984–1986]

• Changing the Weather [1984, Raven], A

Pet Shop Boys [1986– ]

• Actually [1987, EMI America], A
• Introspective [1988, EMI America], A
• Behavior [1990, EMI America], A+
• Discography: The Complete Singles Collection [1985–91, EMI America], A+
• Very [1993, Capitol], A+

Liz Phair (1967– )

• Exile in Guyville [1993, Matador], A

Sam Phillips (1962– )

• Martinis and Bikinis [1994, Virgin], A

Wilson Pickett (1941–2006)

• A Man and a Half: The Best of Wilson Pickett [1961–71, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• The Definitive Collection [1961–71, Atlantic/Rhino, 2 CD], A

Pink Floyd [1967– ]

• The Piper at the Gates of Dawn [1967, Capitol], A
• The Dark Side of the Moon [1973, Capitol], A+
• Wish You Were Here [1975, Capitol], A
• Echoes [1967–94, Capitol, 2 CD], A

P.M. Dawn [1988– ]

• Of the Heart, of the Soul, and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience [1991, Gee Street], A

The Pogues [1984– ]

• Rum Sodomy and the Lash [1985, MCA], A

The Police [1977–1985]

• Every Breath You Take: The Singles [1978–86, A&M], A

Iggy Pop (1947– )

• Lust for Life [1977, Virgin], A
• A Million in Prizes: The Anthology [1969–2003, Virgin, 2 CD], A

Elvis Presley (1935–77)

• The Sun Sessions CD [1954–56, RCA], A
• Elvis Presley [1956, RCA], A+
• Tiger Man [1968, RCA], A
• The Top Ten Hits [1956–72, RCA, 2 CD], A
• 30 #1 Hits [1956–76, RCA], A

Pretenders [1980– ]

• The Singles [(1987), Sire], A

Lloyd Price (1933– )

• Greatest Hits: The Original ABC-Paramount Recordings [1956–60, MCA], A

Prince (1958– )

• Dirty Mind [1980, Warner Brothers], A
• Purple Rain [1984, Warner Brothers], A
• Sign of the Times [1987, Paisley Park, 2 CD], A

The Psychedelic Furs [1980– ]

• All of This and Nothing [(1988), Columbia], A

Public Enemy [1982– ]

• It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back [1988, Def Jam], A+
• Fear of a Black Planet [1990, Def Jam], A
• Apocalypse 91 . . . The Enemy Strikes Black [1991, Def Jam], A
• Power to the People and the Beats: Public Enemy's Greatest Hits [1987–98, Def Jam], A
• Rebirth of a Nation [2006, Guerrilla Funk], A

Pulnoc [1991– ]

• City of Hysteria [1991, Arista], A

Bonnie Raitt (1949– )

• Give It Up [1972, Warner Brothers], A

The Ramones [1976– ]

• The Ramones [1976, Sire], A
• The Ramones Leave Home [1976, Sire], A
• Rocket to Russia [1977, Sire], A+
• Road to Ruin [1978, Sire], A
• Too Tough to Die [1984, Sire], A

Rank and File [1982–1987]

• Long Gone Dead [1984, Collectors' Choice], A

The Raspberries [1972–1975]

• Starting Over [1974, Capitol], A+

Otis Redding (1941–67)

• The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads [1965, Atco], A
• Otis Blue [1966, Atco], A+
• The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul: Complete and Unbelievable [1966, Atco], A
• The Otis Redding Story [1962–67, Atlantic, 3 CD], A+
• Dreams to Remember: The Otis Redding Anthology [1962–67, Rhino, 2 CD], A

Lou Reed (1942– )

• The Blue Mask [1982, RCA], A
• Legendary Hearts [1983, RCA], A+
• New Sensations [1984, RCA], A

The Replacements [1981–1991]

• Let It Be [1984, Twin/Tone], A
• Tim [1985, Sire], A

Jonathan Richman (1951– )

• The Modern Lovers [1971, Rhino], A
• Jonathan Sings! [1983, Warner Brothers], A

Amy Rigby

• Diary of a Mod Housewife [1996, Koch], A
• Middlescence [1998, Koch], A
• 18 Again: An Anthology [1996–2000, Koch], A
• Little Fugitive [2005, Signature Sounds], A

Rilo Kiley [2001– ]

• More Adventurous [2004, Brute/Beaute], A

Tom Robinson (1950– )

• Power in the Darkness [1978, Razor & Tie], A

The Roches [1979– ]

• A Dove [1992, MCA], A+

Nile Rodgers (1952– )

• Adventures in the Land of the Good Groove [1983, Mirage], A

The Rolling Stones [1963– ]

• The Rolling Stones (England's Newest Hit Makers) [1964, Abkco], A
• Out of Our Heads [1965, Abkco], A
• Aftermath [1966, Abkco], A
• Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass) [1964–66, Abkco], A+
• Between the Buttons [1967, Abkco], A
• Beggar's Banquet [1968, Abkco], A
• Let It Bleed [1969, Abkco], A+
• Singles Collection: The London Years [1963–69, Abkco, 3 CD], A
• Sticky Fingers [1971, Virgin], A
• Hot Rocks [1964–71, Abkco, 2LP], A
• Exile on Main Street [1972, Virgin], A+
• Some Girls [1978, Virgin], A

The Roots [1993– ]

• Rising Down [2008, Def Jam], A

Roxy Music [1972–1983]

• Stranded [1974, Reprise], A
• Country Life [1974, Reprise], A
• Avalon [1982, Reprise], A

Todd Rundgren (1948– )

• Something / Anything? [1972, Bearsville, 2 CD], A

Run-DMC [1982– ]

• Run-DMC [1983–84, Arista/Legacy], A
• Together Forever: Greatest Hits [1983–91, Profile], A
• Greatest Hits [1983–93, Arista/BMG Heritage], A

Leon Russell (1941– )

• Leon Russell [1970, Capitol], A

Salt-N-Pepa [1985– ]

• Black's Magic [1990, London], A

Brinsley Schwarz [1969–1975]

• Nervous on the Road [1972, United Artists], A
• New Favourites of Brinsley Schwarz [1974, United Artists], A+
• Nervous on the Road / The New Favourites of Brinsley Schwarz [1972–74, Beat Goes On], A
• Surrender to the Rhythm [1970–74, EMI], A

Sex Pistols [1976–1978]

• Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols [1977, Warner Brothers], A

Roxanne Shanté

• Bad Sister [1989, Cold Chillin'], A

The Shirelles [1958– ]

• The Very Best of the Shirelles [1958–63, Rhino], A+

Silver Convention [1975– ]

• Love in a Sleeper [1978, MCA], A

Percy Sledge (1941– )

• The Ultimate Collection [1966–69, Atlantic], A

Sly and the Family Stone [1967–1981]

• Stand [1969, Epic/Legacy], A
• Greatest Hits [1967–69, Epic/Legacy], A+
• There's a Riot Goin' On [1971, Epic/Legacy], A

Patti Smith (1946– )

• Horses [1975, Arista], A
• Dream of Life [1988, Arista], A

Sonic Youth [1982– ]

• Daydream Nation [1988, DGC], A
• Daydream Nation (Deluxe Edition) [1988–89, Geffen, 2 CD], A
• Dirty [1992, DGC], A+
• Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star [1994, DGC], A

Spoon

• Kill the Moonlight [2002, Merge], A

Bruce Springsteen (1949– )

• Born in the USA [1984, Columbia], A
• Tunnel of Love [1987, Columbia], A

Mavis Staples (1939– )

• We'll Never Turn Back [2007, Anti-], A

Candi Staton (1940– )

• Candi Staton [1969–73, Honest Jons], A

Steely Dan [1972–1981]

• Can't Buy a Thrill [1972, MCA], A
• Pretzel Logic [1974, MCA], A+
• Katy Lied [1975, MCA], A

Steinski (1951– )

• Nothing to Fear: A Rough Mix [2002, Soul Ting], A
• What Does It All Mean? 1983–2006 Retrospective [1983–2006, Illegal Art, 2 CD], A

Rod Stewart (1945– )

• Every Picture Tells a Story [1971, Mercury], A

The Streets

• Original Pirate Material [2002, Vice/Atlantic], A

Donna Summer (1948– )

• Bad Girls (Deluxe Edition) [1977–80, Mercury/Chronicles, 2 CD], A

Swamp Dogg (1942– )

• Total Destruction to Your Mind [1970, Canyon], A+
• Best of 25 Years: F*** the Bomb, Stop the Drugs [(1996), Virgin], A

Talking Heads [1977–1992]

• More Songs About Buildings and Food [1978, Sire], A
• Remain in Light [1980, Sire], A+
• Little Creatures [1985, Sire], A
• The Best of Talking Heads [1977–88, Sire/Warner Bros./Rhino], A

Television [1977–1992]

• Marquee Moon [1977, Elektra/Rhino], A

The Temptations [1960– ]

• Greatest Hits [1964–66, Motown], A+
• The Best of the Temptations: Volume 1: The '60s (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1964–69, Motown], A

They Might Be Giants [1983– ]

• They Might Be Giants [1986, Restless], A
• A User Guide to They Might Be Giants [1986–2002, Rhino/Elektra], A

The Three Johns [1983– ]

• The World By Storm [1986, Abstract], A

Johnny Thunders (1952–91)

• So Alone [1978, Warner Brothers], A

Le Tigre [1999– ]

• This Island [2004, Island], A

Timbuk 3 [1986– ]

• Greetings from Timbuk 3 [1986, IRS], A

Transplants [2002– ]

• Transplants [2002, Hellcat], A

Tricky (1964– )

• Blowback [2001, Hollywood], A

Big Joe Turner (1911–85)

• Greatest Hits [1951–58, Atlantic], A

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (1937– )

• Greatest Hits, Volume 1 [1962–65, Rhino], A
• The Definitive Pop Collection [1962–78, Rhino], A

The Velvet Underground [1967–1970]

• w/Nico: The Velvet Underground and Nico [1967, Verve], A+
• White Light, White Heat [1968, Verve], A
• The Velvet Underground [1969, Verve], A+
• Loaded [1970, Warner Brothers], A+

The Vibrators [1977– ]

• Pure Mania [1977, Columbia], A

Gene Vincent (1935–71)

• The Screaming End: The Best of Gene Vinent and His Blue Caps [(1997), Razor & Tie], A

Voice of the Beehive [1987– ]

• Honey Lingers [1991, London], A

Justin Warfield

• My Field Trip to Planet 9 [1993, Warner Brothers], A

Was (Not Was) [1981– ]

• Are You Okay? [1990, Chrysalis], A

Mary Wells (1943–92)

• The Best of Mary Wells (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1961–64, Motown], A

Kanye West

• Late Registration [2005, Roc-A-Fella], A

The Who [1964–1983]

• Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy [1965–68, MCA], A+
• Who's Next [1971, MCA], A+

The Wild Tchoupitoulas [1976– ]

• The Wild Tchoupitoulas [1976, Island], A

Lucinda Williams (1953– )

• Lucinda Williams [1988, Rough Trade], A+
• Sweet Old World [1992, Chameleon], A
• Car Wheels on a Gravel Road [1998, Polygram], A+
• Essence [2001, Lost Highway], A

Brian Wilson (1942– )

• Presents Smile [2004, Nonesuch], A

Wire [1977– ]

• Pink Flag [1977, Enigma], A
• On Returning (1977–1979) [1977–79, Enigma], A

Bill Withers (1938– )

• Still Bill [1972, Columbia/Legacy], A

Stevie Wonder (1950– )

• Talking Book [1972, Motown], A
• Innervisions [1973, Motown], A
• Fulfillingness' First Finale [1974, Motown], A
• Characters [1987, Motown], A
• Conversation Peace [1995, Motown], A
• Number 1's [1963–2005, Motown], A

Robert Wyatt (1945– )

• Ruth Is Stranger than Richard [1975, Caroline], A

X-Ray Spex [1976– ]

• Germ Free Adolescents [1978, Blue Plate], A
• The Anthology [1977–78, Sanctuary/Castle, 2 CD], A

Neil Young (1945– )

• Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere [1969, Reprise], A
• After the Goldrush [1970, Reprise], A
• On the Beach [1974, Reprise], A
• Tonight's the Night [1975, Reprise], A+
• Decade [1966–76, Reprise, 2 CD], A
• Comes a Time [1978, Reprise], A
• Rust Never Sleeps [1979, Reprise], A+
• Reactor [1981, Reprise], A
• Freedom [1989, Reprise], A
• Greatest Hits [1969–91, Reprise], A

Warren Zevon (1947–2003)

• Genius: The Best of Warren Zevon [1976–2002, Elektra/Rhino], A

ZZ Top [1970– ]

• Deguello [1979, Warner Brothers], A

Various Artists

• The Best of Ace Records, Vol. 2: The R&B Hits [(1993), Scotti Brothers], A
• Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947–1974, Vol. 3: 1955–1958 [1955–58, Atlantic], A
• Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947–1974, Vol. 6: 1966–1969 [1966–69, Atlantic], A
• The Best of Doo Wop Ballads [(1989), Rhino], A
• The Best of Doo Wop Uptempo [(1989), Rhino], A+
• The Best of Excello Records, Vol. 2: Southern Rhythm 'n' Rock [1954–66, Rhino], A
• The Best of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, Volume 1 [(1988), Rhino], A
• The Best of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, Volume 2 [(1988), Rhino], A
• Creole Kings of New Orleans [1950–58, Specialty], A
• New Millennium Rock 'n' Roll Party [1954–59, Rhino], A
• The R&B Box: 30 Years of Rhythm and Blues [1944–74, Rhino, 6 CD], A+
• Rock This Town: Rockabilly Hits, Vol. 1 [(1991), Rhino], A
• The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll 1946–1954 [1946–54, Hip-O, 3 CD], A
• The Best of the Girl Groups, Volume 1 [(1990), Rhino], A
• Finger Poppin' and Stompin' Feet: 20 Classic Allen Toussaint Productions for Minit Records 1960–1962 [1960–62, Capitol], A
• Girl Group Greats [1960–65, Rhino], A+
• It Will Stand: Minit Records [1960–63, EMI], A
• Motown Dance Party, Volume 1 [(1987), Motown], A
• Motown: The Classic Years [1960–72, UTV, 2 CD], A+
• New Orleans Funk: The Original Sound of Funk 1960–75 [1960–75, Soul Jazz], A
• Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era [1965–68, Sire, 2 LP], A
• Rhythm Love and Soul: The Sexiest Songs of R&B [1958–81, Shout!, 3 CD], A
• Black Power: Music of a Revolution [1968–79, Shout Factory, 2 CD], A
• The Disco Years, Vol. 1: Turn the Beat Around [1974–78, Rhino], A
• DIY: UK Pop I: Teenage Kicks [1976–79, Rhino], A
• DIY: UK Punk I: Anarchy in the UK [1976–77, Rhino], A
• The Funk Box [1970–82, Hip-O, 4 CD], A
• Smooth Grooves: The Essential Collection [1972–78, Rhino], A
• Let Them Eat Jellybeans! 17 Extracts from America's Darker Side [1982, Alternative Tentacles], A
• Mr. Magic's Rap Attack, Vol. 4 [(1988), Profile], A
• The Perfect Beats: New York Electro Hip-Hop + Underground Dance Classics 1980–1985, Volume 4 [1971–90, Timber], A