Rock (1960s)

The Allman Brothers Band [1969–1982]

• The Allman Brothers Band [1969, Polydor], B+
• Idlewild South [1970, Polydor], A–
• Live at the Atlanta International Pop Festival: July 3 & 5, 1970 [1970, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], B+
• Eat a Peach [1972, Polydor], B
• Brothers and Sisters [1974, Polydor], B+
• The Essential Allman Brothers Band: The Epic Years [1990–2000, Epic/Legacy], B+

The Animals [1964–1968]

• The Complete Animals [1964–65, EMI, 2 CD], A
• The Best of the Animals [1964–65, Abkco], A
• Retrospective [1964–70, Abkco], A–

Kevin Ayers (1945– )

• Joy of a Toy [1969, Harvest], B+
• Shooting at the Moon [1971, Harvest], B+
• Whatevershebringswesing [1972, Harvest], A
• Banamour [1973, Sire], A–
• Odd Ditties [1969–73, Harvest], A–
• w/John Cale, Brian Eno, Nico: June 1, 1974 [1974, Island], B+
• Confessions of Dr. Dream [1974, Island], B
• Sweet Deceiver [1975, Island], B
• Yes, We Have No Mananas [1976, ABC], A–
• Rainbow Takeaway [1978, Harvest], B
• That's What You Get Babe [1980, Harvest], B
• Diamond Jack and the Queen of Pain [1983, Charly], B–
• The Kevin Ayers Collection [(1990), See For Miles], A–
• The Unfairground [2007, Gigantic], B+(*)

David Axelrod (1936– )

• The Edge: David Axelrod at Capitol Records [1966–70, Capitol Jazz], B–

The Band [1967–1976]

• Music from Big Pink [1968, Capitol], A
• The Band [1969, Capitol], A+
• Stage Fright [1970, Capitol], A–
• Moondog Matinee [1973, Capitol], A–
• Northern Lights Southern Cross [1975, Capitol], B
• The Last Waltz [1976, Warner Brothers, 2 CD], B+

The Beach Boys [1961– ]

• Surfin' Safari / Surfin' U.S.A. [1962–63, Capitol], B
• Today / Summer Days and Summer Nights [1965, Capitol], A–
• Endless Summer [1962–65, Capitol], A
• Spirit of America [1962–65, Capitol], B+
• Pet Sounds [1966, Capitol], A+
• Smiley Smile [1967, Capitol], B+
• Wild Honey [1967, Capitol], A
• Friends [1968, Capitol], B–
• 20 / 20 [1969, Capitol], B+
• Beach Boys '69: Live in London [1969, Caribou], B
• Sunflower [1970, Caribou], A–
• Surf's Up [1971, Caribou], B
• Holland [1972, Caribou], B
• Carl and the Passions: So Tough [1972, Columbia], B
• 15 Big Ones [1976, Caribou], B
• The Beach Boys Love You [1977, Caribou], B+
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 3: Best of the Brother Years 1970–86 [1970–86, Capitol], B–
• Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of the Beach Boys [1962–88, Capitol], B+

The Beatles [1960–1970]

• Please Please Me [1963, Capitol], A
• With the Beatles [1963, Capitol], A
• A Hard Day's Night [1964, 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 Club Band [1967, Capitol], A
• Magical Mystery Tour [1967, Capitol], A–
• The Beatles [1968, Capitol, 2 CD], B+
• Yellow Submarine [1966–69, Capitol], B–
• Abbey Road [1969, Capitol], B
• Let It Be [1970, Capitol], B
• Let It Be . . . Naked [1970, Apple/Capitol], B+
• The Beatles 1 [1962–70, Capitol], A–
• Love [1963–70, Capitol], B+(***)
• Past Masters, Vol. 1 [1962–65, Capitol], A–
• Past Masters, Vol. 2 [1965–69, Capitol], B+

The Beau Brummels [1964–1968]

• The Best of the Beau Brummels [1964–68, Rhino], B

Jeff Beck (1944– )

• Truth [1968, Epic/Legacy], B
• Beck-Ola [1969, Epic/Legacy], C+

Bee Gees [1963– ]

• Main Course [1975, Polydor], A–

Big Brother and the Holding Company [1965–1972]

• Big Brother and the Holding Company [1967, Columbia], B+
• Cheap Thrills [1968, Columbia], A

Blind Faith [1969– ]

• Blind Faith [1969, RSO], B+

Blood, Sweat and Tears [1968– ]

• Blood, Sweat and Tears [1969, Columbia], B+

The Blues Magoos

• Basic Blues Magoos [1968, Mercury], B

Gary U.S. Bonds (1939– )

• The Best of Gary U.S. Bonds [1960–66, Rhino], B+

The Box Tops [1967–1970]

• The Ultimate Box Tops [1967–69, Warner Special Products], B+

David Bowie (1947– )

• Space Oddity [1969, Virgin], B+
• The Man Who Sold the World [1970, Virgin], B+
• Hunky Dory [1971, Virgin], A
• The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars [1972, Virgin], A–
• Live Santa Monica '72 [1972, Virgin/EMI], A–
• Pin-Ups [1973, Virgin], B
• Aladdin Sane [1973, Virgin], B+
• Aladdin Sane: 30th Anniversary Edition [1973, Capitol, 2 CD], B+
• Diamond Dogs [1974, Virgin], B
• Young Americans [1975, Virgin], B
• Station to Station [1976, Virgin], A
• Low [1977, Virgin], A–
• Heroes [1977, Virgin], A–
• Lodger [1979, Virgin], B+
• Scary Monsters [1980, Virgin], B+
• Let's Dance [1983, Virgin], B
• Changesbowie [1969–90, Rykodisc], A

Arthur Brown (1944– )

• Voice of Love [2007, Zoho Roots], B

Lattimore Brown

• Little Box of Tricks [1965–70, AIM], B+(**)

Buffalo Springfield [1966–1968]

• Buffalo Springfield [1966, Atco], A–
• Buffalo Springfield Again [1967, Atco], B+
• Retrospective: The Best of Buffalo Springfield [1966–68, Atco], A

Solomon Burke (1936– )

• The Best of Solomon Burke [1961–65, Atlantic], A
• The Very Best of Solomon Burke [1961–68, Rhino], A–
• Live at the House of Blues [1994, Black Top], A–

Jerry Butler (1939– )

• The Best of the Vee-Jay Years [1958–65, Shout! Factory], A–
• The Best of Jerry Butler (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1968–71, Polygram], A–
• Iceman: The Mercury Years [1966–73, Mercury, 2 CD], A–

Joseph Byrd

• Joe Byrd and the Field Hippies: The American Metaphysical Circus [1969, Columbia], B+
• Yankee Transcendoodle [1976, Takoma], B

The Byrds [1964–1973]

• Mr. Tambourine Man [1965, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Turn! Turn! Turn! [1966, Columbia], B
• Fifth Dimension [1966, Columbia], B+
• Younger Than Yesterday [1966–67, Columbia], C+
• Original Singles, Vol. 1 [1965–67, Columbia], A–
• Greatest Hits [1965–67, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Notorious Byrd Brothers [1968, Columbia], A–
• Sweetheart of the Rodeo [1968, Columbia], A
• The Essential Byrds [1965–71, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–
• 20 Essential Tracks from the Boxed Set [1965–90, Columbia], A–
• There Is a Season [1964–90, Columbia/Legacy, 4 CD], B+(*)

John Cale (1942– )

• Sun Blindness Music [1965, Table of the Elements], B
• w/Tony Conrad, Angus MacLise, La Monte Young, Marian Zazeela: Day of Niagara: Inside the Dream Syndicate Volume I [1965, Table of the Elements], C–
• Dream Interpretation: Inside the Dream Syndicate Volume II [1965–69, Table of the Elements], B
• Stainless Gamelan: Inside the Dream Syndicate Volume III [1965–68, Table of the Elements], B+
• Vintage Violence [1970, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• w/Terry Riley: Church of Anthrax [1971, Columbia], B
• The Academy in Peril [1972, Reprise], A–
• Paris 1919 [1973, Reprise], A
• Fear [1974, Island], A–
• Slow Dazzle [1975, Island], A
• Helen of Troy [1975, Island], A–
• Guts [1974–77, Island], A
• The Island Years [1974–77, Island/Chronicles, 2 CD], A–
• Honi Soit [1981, A&M], B
• Music for a New Society [1982, Ze/Island], B–
• Artificial Intelligence [1985, Beggars Banquet], B+
• Seducing Down the Door: A Collection [1970–90, Rhino, 2 CD], B+
• Fragments of a Rainy Season [1992, Hannibal], B
• Eat/Kiss: Music for the Films of Andy Warhol [1995, Hannibal], B+

Can [1968– ]

• Ege Bamyasi [1972, Mute/Spoon], B+
• Future Days [1973, Mute/Spoon], B+
• Soon Over Babaluma [1974, United Artists], B

Canned Heat [1966– ]

• Future Blues [1970, BGO], B+
• The Very Best of Canned Heat [1967–73, Capitol], B+

Freddy Cannon (1939– )

• Boom Boom Rock 'n' Roll: The Best of Freddy Cannon [1959–81, Shout! Factory], B+(**)

Captain Beefheart (1941– )

• Mirror Man [1965, One Way], B+
• Safe as Milk [1967, Buddah], A–
• Strictly Personal [1968, EMI], B
• Trout Mask Replica [1969, Reprise], A–
• Lick My Decals Off, Baby [1970, Bizarre/Straight], A–
• Clear Spot [1972, Reprise], B
• The Spotlight Kid [1972, Reprise], B+
• Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) [1978, Bizarre/Straight], A
• Doc at the Radar Station [1980, Blue Plate], B+
• Ice Cream for Crow [1982, Blue Plate], B+
• The Dust Blows Forward: An Anthology [1966–82, Rhino, 2 CD], A

Clarence Carter (1936– )

• Snatchin' It Back: The Best of Clarence Carter [1965–70, Rhino], A–

Mel Carter (1943– )

• The Heart and Soul of Mel Carter [2008, CSP], B+(**)

The Chairmen of the Board [1969–1976]

• Greatest Hits [(1990), HDH], A–

Cher (1946– )

• The Very Best of Cher [1965–2002, MCA], B+

Chicago [1969– ]

• Chicago Transit Authority [1969, Chicago], B
• XXX [2006, Rhino], C–

The Chi-Lites [1969–1983]

• Greatest Hits [1969–74, Rhino], A–

Lou Christie (1943– )

• Enlightin'ment [1962–69, Rhino], B

The Dave Clark Five [1964–1970]

• The History of the Dave Clark Five [1964–70, Hollywood, 2 CD], B+

Joe Cocker (1944– )

• Mad Dogs and Englishmen [1970, A&M], A
• Mad Dogs and Englishmen (Deluxe Edition) [1970, A&M, 2 CD], A–

Leonard Cohen (1934– )

• Songs of Leonard Cohen [1967, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Songs From a Room [1968–69, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)
• Songs of Love and Hate [1970, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Live at the Isle of Wight 1970 [1970, Columbia/Legacy, CD/DVD], B+(***)
• The Best of Leonard Cohen [1968–75, Columbia], B+
• I'm Your Man [1988, Columbia], A
• The Future [1992, Columbia], A
• Ten New Songs [2001, Columbia], A–
• The Essential Leonard Cohen [1967–2001, Columbia, 2 CD], A
• Live in London [2008, Columbia, 2 CD], A+

Alice Cooper (1948– )

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

Country Joe and the Fish [1965– ]

• The Life and Times of Country Joe and the Fish [1965–69, Vanguard], B–

Cream [1966–1968]

• Disraeli Gears [1967, Polydor], A–
• Gold [1966–68, Polydor/Chronicles, 2 CD], B+(***)

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+
• Chronicle, Volume Two [1968–70, Fantasy], B+

Jim Croce (1943–73)

• Home Recordings: Americana [1967, Shout Factory], C+
• Facets [1966–69, Shout Factory, 2 CD], B

Crosby, Stills, and Nash [1968– ]

• Crosby, Stills and Nash [1969, Atlantic], B–
• w/Neil Young: Deja Vu [1970, Atlantic], B–
• w/Neil Young: So Far [(1974), Atlantic], C

Dick Dale and His Del-Tones (1937– )

• King of the Surf Guitar: The Best of Dick Dale and His Del-Tones [(1989), Rhino], B+

Tyrone Davis (1938–2005)

• Give It Up (Turn It Loose): The Very Best of the Columbia Years [1976–81, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Delaney and Bonnie [1966–1972]

• Home [1968–69, Stax], B+(**)
• The Original Delaney & Bonnie: Accept No Substitutes [1969, Elektra], A
• w/Eric Clapton: Delaney and Bonnie and Friends on Tour with Eric Clapton [1970, Atco], A–
• To Bonnie from Delaney [1970, Atco], B+
• Motel Shot [1971, Atco], A–
• The Best of Delaney and Bonnie [1969–72, Rhino], A

John Denver (1943–97)

• Rhymes and Reasons [1969, RCA/Legacy], C
• John Denver's Greatest Hits [1969–73, RCA/Legacy], C+
• Back Home Again [1974, RCA/Legacy], B–
• Love Songs [1969–95, RCA/Legacy], C–

Neil Diamond (1941– )

• Sweet Caroline [1969, MCA], B

Donovan (1946– )

• Donovan's Greatest Hits [1965–70, Epic], B+
• Try for the Sun: The Journey of Donovan [1964–2004, Epic/Legacy, 3CD+DVD], B

The Doors [1965–1973]

• The Doors [1967, Elektra], A–
• Strange Days [1967, Elektra], B+
• The Very Best of the Doors [1967–71, Rhino], A
• The Best of the Doors [(1985), Elektra, 2 CD], B+

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
• Yes We Can / Night People [1970–78, Raven], A–

Dr. John (1940– )

• Dr. John's Gumbo [1972, Atco], A
• In the Right Place [1973, Atco], B
• City Lights [1978, Verve], B+(**)
• Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack [1981, Clean Cuts], B+
• All By Hisself: Live at the Lonestar [1986, Skinji Brim/Hyena, CD+DVD], A–
• The Ultimate Dr. John [(1987), Warner Brothers], A–
• In a Sentimental Mood [1989, Warner Brothers], B
• Right Place, Right Time [1989, Skinji Brim/Hyena], B
• Goin' Back to New Orleans [1992, Warner Brothers], B
• Hoodoo: The Collection [(2000), Music Club], B+
• The Best of the Parlophone Years [1998–2004, Blue Note], B+
• Sippiana Hericane [2005, Blue Note], B
• Mercenary [2006, Blue Note], B+(*)

Bob Dylan (1941– )

• Bob Dylan [1962, Columbia], B+
• The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan [1963, Columbia], A–
• The Times They Are A-Changin' [1964, Columbia], B+
• Another Side of Bob Dylan [1964, Columbia], A–
• Live 1964: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 6 [1964, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+
• Bringing It All Back Home [1965, Columbia], A
• Highway 61 Revisited [1965, Columbia], A
• The Bootleg Series, Vol. 4: Live 1966 [1966, Columbia, 2 CD], B+
• Blonde on Blonde [1966, Columbia], A–
• Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits [1963–66, Columbia], A
• The Bootleg Series Vol. 7: No Direction Home: The Soundtrack [1959–66, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+
• w/The Band: The Basement Tapes [1967, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
• John Wesley Harding [1968, Columbia], A
• Nashville Skyline [1969, Columbia], A–
• Planet Waves [1974, Columbia], B+
• w/The Band: Before the Flood [1974, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
• Blood on the Tracks [1975, Columbia], B
• Desire [1975, Columbia], B
• Live 1975: The Rolling Thunder Review: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 5 [1975, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B
• Slow Train Coming [1979, Columbia], B+
• Oh Mercy [1989, Columbia], B+
• Under the Red Sky [1990, Columbia], B+
• The Bootleg Series, Vols. 1–3: Rare and Unreleased [1961–91, Columbia, 3 CD], B
• Good As I Been to You [1992, Columbia], B+
• World Gone Wrong [1993, Columbia], A–
• Time Out of Mind [1997, Columbia], A–
• Love and Theft [2001, Columbia], A
• Modern Times [2006, Columbia], A–
• Dylan [1962–2006, Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD], A–
• Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8: Rare and Unreleased 1989–2006 [1989–2006, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
• Together Through Life [2009, Columbia], A–

The Faces [1969–1975]

• A Nod Is as Good as a Wink . . . to a Blind Horse [1971, Warner Brothers], B+
• Five Guys Walk Into a Bar . . . [1969–75, Rhino, 4 CD], A–

Fairport Convention [1967– ]

• Ulhalfbricking [1969, Hannibal], B+
• Liege and Lief [1969, A&M], B+

Marianne Faithfull (1946– )

• Broken English [1979, Island], A
• Dangerous Acquaintances [1981, Island], A–
• A Child's Adventure [1983, Island], B+
• Strange Weather [1987, Island], A–
• Blazing Away [1990, Island], B
• The Best of Marianne Faithfull (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1979–95, Island], B+
• Twentieth Century Blues [1997, RCA], A–
• The Seven Deadly Sins [1998, RCA], B
• Kissin Time [2002, Virgin], B+
• Easy Come Easy Go [2008, Decca], A–

Roberta Flack (1939– )

• Softly with These Songs: The Best of Roberta Flack [(1993), Atlantic], A–

The Flamin' Groovies [1965–1979]

• Supersnazz [1969, Epic], A+
• Flamingo [1970, Buddah], B+
• Teenage Head [1971, Buddah], A–
• Shake Some Action [1976, Sire], B
• The Flamin' Groovies Now! [1978, Sire], B–
• Groovies' Greatest Grooves [(1989), Sire], B–

Fleetwood Mac [1968– ]

• Then Play On [1969, Reprise], B+
• Kiln House [1970, Reprise], A–
• Future Games [1971, Reprise], B+
• Fleetwood Mac [1975, Reprise], A–
• Rumours [1977, Reprise], A
• Tusk [1979, Reprise], B+
• Tusk [1979–80, Warner Brothers, 2 CD], B
• Greatest Hits [(1988), Reprise], B+

Eddie Floyd (1935– )

• Stax Profiles [1966–74, Stax], B+(*)

The Flying Burrito Brothers [1969– ]

• The Gilded Palace of Sin [1969, A&M], A+
• Burrito Deluxe [1970, AUM], B+
• Farther Along: The Best of the Flying Burrito Brothers [(1988), A&M], A

Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders [1964–1967]

• The Game of Love [1965, Fontana], B–
• The Best of Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1965–68, Mercury], B–

Four Tops [1956– ]

• Greatest Hits [(1967), Motown], A–
• The Ultimate Collection [1964–72, Motown], B+

Aretha Franklin (1942– )

• I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) [1967, Rhino], A
• Aretha's Gold [1967–68, Atlantic], A+
• Soul '69 [1969, Rhino], A–
• Jazz Moods: 'Round Midnight [1961–69, Columbia/Legacy], B
• The Very Best of Aretha Franklin: The '60s [1967–70, Rhino], A
• Spirit in the Dark [1970, Rhino], A–
• Young, Gifted and Black [1971, Rhino], A–
• 30 Greatest Hits [1967–73, Atlantic, 2 CD], A
• Who's Zoomin' Who? [1985, Arista], A–
• Greatest Hits [1980–94, Arista], A–
• A Rose Is Still a Rose [1998, Arista], B+

John Fred (1941– )

• Absolutely the Best of John Fred and His Playboy Band [1964–69, Fuel 2000], B+

The Fugs [1964–1970]

• The Fugs' First Album [1965, Fantasy], A–
• Virgin Fugs [1966, ESP-Disk], A–
• Electromagnetic Steamboat: The Reprise Recordings [1967–68, Rhino Handmade, 3 CD], B+
• Live From the '60s [1967–69, Big Beat], B
• Songs from a Portable Forest [(1990), Gazell], B
• Greatest Hits 1984–2004 [1984–2004, Fugs], B+(***)

Marvin Gaye (1939–84)

• Love Starved Heart: Rare and Unreleased [1963–71, Motown], B+
• What's Going On / Let's Get It On [1971–73, Motown], B+
• Live at the London Paladium [1977, Motown], B
• Anthology [1961–77, Motown, 2 CD], A+
• Here, My Dear [1978, Motown], A–
• Midnight Love [1982, Columbia], A
• The Very Best of Marvin Gaye [1962–82, Motown, 2 CD], A
• The Master [1961–84, Motown, 4 CD], A–
• Motown Remembers Marvin Gaye [(1986), Motown], B+

Gerry and the Pacemakers [1963– ]

• Ferry Across the Mersey [1965–67, Repertoire], B

Lesley Gore (1946– )

• The Best of Lesley Gore (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1963–67, Mercury], B+(**)
• It's My Party: The Mercury Anthology [(1996), Mercury, 2 CD], B

Grand Funk Railroad [1968–1983]

• We're an American Band [1973, Capitol], B
• Hits [1977, Capitol], B+

The Grateful Dead [1965–1995]

• Two from the Vault [1968, Grateful Dead, 2 CD], B+
• Live / Dead [1969, Warner Brothers], A–
• Workingman's Dead [1970, Warner Brothers], A–
• American Beauty [1970, Warner Brothers], B+
• Grateful Dead [1971, Warner Brothers], B+
• Skeletons From the Closet: The Best of the Grateful Dead [1967–72, Warner Brothers], B+
• Wake of the Flood [1973, Arista], B–
• The Very Best of the Grateful Dead [1967–87, Warner Brothers/Rhino], B

Al Green (1946– )

• Back Up Train [1967–68, RCA/Legacy], B
• Green Is Blues [1970, Right Stuff/Hi], B+
• 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+
• Living for You [1974, Motown], A–
• Call Me / Livin' For You [1973–74, Motown], A
• Explores Your Mind [1974, The Right Stuff/Hi], A–
• Al Green Is Love [1975, Capitol], B+
• Compact Command Performances: 14 Greatest Hits [1972–75, Motown], A
• Greatest Hits [1972–75, Right Stuff], A+
• Full of Fire [1976, Motown], A–
• Have a Good Time [1976, Hi], B+
• Love Ritual [1968–76, MCA], A–
• The Belle Album [1977, Motown], A
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1977), Motown], A–
• The Lord Will Make a Way [1980, Myrrh], B+
• Higher Plane [1981, Hi], A–
• Anthology [1967–84, Capitol, 4 CD], B+
• Soul Survivor [1987, A&M], B+
• One in a Million [(1991), Word/Epic], A–
• The Love Song Collection [1967–2002, Right Stuff/Hi], B+
• I Can't Stop [2003, Blue Note], A–
• Everything's OK [2005, Blue Note], B
• Lay It Down [2008, Blue Note], A–

Norman Greenbaum (1942– )

• Spirit in the Sky [1967–72, Varese Sarabande], B+

Ellie Greenwich (1940– )

• Let It Be Written, Let It Be Sung [1973, Verve], A–

Guess Who [1963–1976]

• American Woman [1970, RCA], B
• The Best of the Guess Who (The Hits) [1968–71, RCA/Legacy], B+(**)

George Harrison (1943–2001)

• All Things Must Pass [1970, Capitol, 2 CD], B

Isaac Hayes (1942– )

• Ultimate Isaac Hayes: Can You Dig It? [1968–77, Stax, 2CD+DVD], B

Bobby Hebb (1938– )

• That's All I Wanna Know [2005, Tuition], B

Jimi Hendrix (1942–70)

• Are You Experienced? [1967, Reprise], A–
• Live at Monterey [1967, Experience Hendrix/Geffen/UMe], A–
• BBC Sessions [1967, MCA, 2 CD], B+
• Axis: Bold as Love [1968, Reprise], A–
• Electric Ladyland [1968, Reprise], A
• Live at Winterland [1968, Rykodisc], B
• Band of Gypsys [1969, Capitol], A–
• Live at the Fillmore East [1969, MCA, 2 CD], A–
• Live at Berkeley [1970, Experience Hendrix], A–
• The Cry of Love [(1971), Reprise], B+
• Rainbow Bridge [(1971), Reprise], A–
• The Ultimate Experience [(1993), MCA], B+
• Blues [1966–70, MCA], A–
• Live at Woodstock [(1999), MCA, 2 CD], B+

Herman's Hermits [1964–1970]

• Retrospective [1964–69, Abkco], A–

Dan Hicks (1941– )

• Last Train to Hicksville [1973, MCA], C+

The Hollies [1962– ]

• Best of the 60's: The Hollies [1963–69, Disky], A–

Hot Tuna [1969– ]

• Keep On Truckin': The Very Best of Hot Tuna [1969–78, RCA/Legacy], B

The Impressions [1961–1968]

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

The Insect Trust [1968–1970]

• Hoboken Saturday Night [1970, Collectors' Choice], A–

Iron Butterfly [1968–1976]

• Metamorphosis [1970, Rhino], C+

Jackson Five [1966– ]

• Greatest Hits [(1971), Motown], B+

Jan and Dean [1958–1966]

• Drag City / Jan and Dean's Pop Symphony No. One [(1996), One Way], B
• Legendary Masters [(1971), United Artists, 2 LP], A–
• Gotta Take That One Last Ride [(1974), United Artists, 2 LP], A+

Jefferson Airplane [1965–1973]

• Surrealistic Pillow [1967, RCA], B+
• Volunteers [1969, RCA], B+
• Sweeping Up the Spotlight: Live at the Fillmore East 1969 [1969, RCA/Legacy], B+(**)
• The Worst of Jefferson Airplane [1965–69, RCA/Legacy], B+(**)
• Bark [1971, RCA], B–
• Long John Silver [1972, RCA], B–
• The Essential Jefferson Airplane [1966–72, RCA/Legacy, 2 CD], B+

Jethro Tull [1967– ]

• Thick as a Brick [1972, Capitol], B

Elton John (1947– )

• Tumbleweed Connection [1971, MCA], B
• Honky Chateau [1972, MCA], B+
• Goodbye Yellow Brick Road [1973, MCA], B
• Greatest Hits [1970–74, Polydor], A–
• Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy [1975, MCA], B
• Rock of the Westies [1975, MCA], A–
• Blue Moves [1976, MCA], C–
• Rocket Man: Number Ones [1970–94, Mercury, CD+DVD], B–

Tom Jones (1940– )

• Reloaded: Greatest Hits [1965–2003, Decca/UTV], A–

Janis Joplin (1943–70)

• I've Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! [1969, Columbia], B+
• Pearl [1970, Columbia], A–
• Pearl (Legacy Edition) [1970, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Janis Joplin's Greatest Hits [1969–70, Columbia], A–
• Janis [1962–70, Columbia, 3 CD], A

Ernie K-Doe (1936–2001)

• Burn, K-Doe, Burn! [1959–63, Charly], A–

King Crimson [1969– ]

• Lizard [1970, EG], B
• Red [1974, EG], B+
• The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson, Volume One: 1969–1974 [1969–74, DGM, 4 CD], B+(**)
• The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson, Volume Two: 1981–2003 [1981–2003, Discipline, 4 CD], B

The Kinks [1963– ]

• Kinks-Size [1965, Reprise], A–
• Well Respected Kinks [1964–65, BMG Special Products], B+
• Greatest Hits [1964–66, Rhino], A–
• Kink Kronikles [1966–70, Reprise, 2 CD], A–
• Muswell Hillbillies [1971, Konk/Velvel], B+
• Everybody's in Showbiz [1972, Konk/Velvel], B
• Low Budget [1979, Arista], B+

Gladys Knight (1944– )

• Beautiful Ballads [1971–83, Buddha/RCA/Legacy], B
• The Best of Gladys Knight and the Pips [1980–85, Columbia/Legacy], B–
• Love Finds Its Own Way: The Best of Gladys Knight and the Pips [1961–83, Buddah/Legacy], A–
• Essential Collection [1961–87, Hip-O], B+

Kool and the Gang [1969– ]

• Everything's Kool and the Gang: Greatest Hits and More [(1988), Mercury], B

Patti Labelle (1944– )

• Beautiful Ballads [1976–86, Epic/Legacy], C+

The L.A. Carnival [1969–1971]

• Pose a Question [1969–71, Now-Again], B+

Led Zeppelin [1968–1980]

• Led Zeppelin [1969, Atlantic], A–
• Led Zeppelin II [1969, Atlantic], B+
• Led Zeppelin III [1970, Atlantic], A
• Led Zeppelin IV [1971, Atlantic], A
• Houses of the Holy [1973, Swan Song], A–
• Physical Graffiti [1975, Swan Song], B+
• In Through the Out Door [1979, Swan Song], B+

Gary Lewis (1946– )

• The Legendary Masters Series [1965–68, EMI], B+

The Lovin' Spoonful (1965–68)

• Anthology [1965–68, Rhino], A–

The Mamas and the Papas [1964–1972]

• The Best of the Mamas and the Papas (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1966–69, MCA], B
• Greatest Hits [1964–72, MCA], B+

Manfred Mann [1964– ]

• Manfred Mann's Earth Band [1972, Polydor], A
• Nightingales and Bombers [1975, Warner Brothers], A–

Martha and the Vandellas [1963–1972]

• Milestones: The Best of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas [1963–71, Motown], B+

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

John Mayall (1933– )

• w/Eric Clapton: Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton [1966, London], B+

Curtis Mayfield (1942–99)

• Super Fly [1972, Curtom], A–
• w/The Impressions: The Anthology [1961–77, MCA, 2 CD], A+

MC5 [1966–1971]

• Kick Out the Jams [1968, Elektra], B+
• Back in the U.S.A. [1970, Atlantic], B+

Wayne McGhie (1947– )

• Wayne McGhie and the Sounds of Joy [1969, Light in the Attic], B+

Bill Medley (1940– )

• Damn Near Righteous [2007, Westlake], B–

Lee Michaels (1945– )

• Hello: The Very Best of Lee Michaels [1968–72, Shout Factory], B+
• Tailface [1974, Columbia], A–

Steve Miller (1943– )

• The Joker [1973, Capitol], B
• Greatest Hits 1974–78 [1974–78, Capitol], B+(**)

Joni Mitchell (1943– )

• Ladies of the Canyon [1970, Reprise], A–
• Blue [1971, Reprise], A–
• For the Roses [1972, Asylum], A–
• Court and Spark [1974, Asylum], A
• The Hissing of Summer Lawns [1975, Asylum], B–
• Hejira [1975, Asylum], B
• Don Juan's Reckless Daughter [1977, Asylum], C+
• Mingus [1979, Asylum], C+
• Wild Things Run Fast [1982, Geffen], B
• Dog Eat Dog [1985, Geffen], A–
• Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm [1988, Geffen], B
• Hits [1967–91, Reprise], A–
• Turbulent Indigo [1994, Reprise], B
• Taming the Tiger [1998, Reprise], B–
• Both Sides Now [2000, Reprise], B+
• Shine [2007, Hear Music], B+(*)

Moby Grape [1967–1969]

• Vintage: The Very Best of Moby Grape [1967–69, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B
• Listen My Friends: The Best of Moby Grape [1967–69, Columbia/Legacy], B

The Moody Blues [1964– ]

• Days of Future Passed [1967, Deram], C–

Scotty Moore (1931– )

• w/DJ Fontana: All the King's Men [1997, Sweetfish], B+

Van Morrison (1945– )

• T.B. Sheets [1967, Columbia], A–
• Bang Masters [1967, Epic], A–
• Astral Weeks [1968, Warner Brothers], A
• Moondance [1970, Warner Brothers], A+
• His Band and Street Choir [1970, Warner Brothers], A
• Tupelo Honey [1971, Warner Brothers], A–
• St. Dominic's Preview [1972, Warner Brothers], A–
• Hard Nose the Highway [1973, Warner Brothers], B
• It's Too Late to Stop Now [1974, Polygram, 2 CD], A
• Veedon Fleece [1974, Warner Brothers], B+
• A Period of Transition [1977, Warner Brothers], B+
• Wavelength [1978, Warner Brothers], A–
• Into the Music [1979, Warner Brothers], A+
• Common One [1980, Warner Brothers], B+
• Beautiful Vision [1982, Warner Brothers], A
• Avalon Sunset [1989, Polydor], A–
• The Best of Van Morrison [(1990), Polydor], A
• Too Long in Exile [1993, Polydor], B+
• The Best of Van Morrison, Vol. 2 [(1993), Polydor], B
• Days Like This [1995, Polydor], B+
• At the Movies: Soundtrack Hits [1964–95, Exile], B
• The Healing Game [1997, Polydor], B+
• The Philosopher's Stone [(1998), Polydor, 2 CD], B+
• w/Lonnie Donegan, Chris Barber: The Skiffle Sessions: Live in Belfast [1998, Point Blank], A–
• Down the Road [2002, Universal], A
• What's Wrong With This Picture? [2003, Blue Note], B
• 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+
• Pay the Devil [2006, Lost Highway], B+(***)
• Keep It Simple [2008, Lost Highway], B+(***)
• Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl [2008, Listen to the Lion], A–

Mott the Hoople [1969–1976]

• Brain Capers [1971, Atlantic], B+
• Rock and Roll Queen [1969–72, Atlantic], B+
• All the Young Dudes [1972, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Mott [1973, Columbia/Legacy], A
• The Hoople [1974, Columbia], A–
• Mott the Hoople Live [1974, Columbia], B
• Greatest Hits [1972–75, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Ballad of Mott: A Retrospective [1972–75, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A

The Move [1966–1972]

• The Best of the Move [1967–69, A&M], B
• Message from the Country [1971, One Way], B+
• Split Ends [1971–72, United Artists], B+

Nazz [1967–1970]

• Nazz [1968, Rhino], B+

Aaron Neville (1941– )

• Ultimate Collection [1961–97, Hip-O], B

Randy Newman (1943– )

• Randy Newman [1968, Reprise], B+
• 12 Songs [1970, Reprise], A+
• Sail Away [1972, Reprise], A–
• Good Old Boys [1974, Reprise], A
• Little Criminals [1977, Reprise], B+
• Born Again [1979, Reprise], B
• Trouble in Paradise [1983, Reprise], A–
• Land of Dreams [1988, Reprise], B
• Faust [1995, Warner Brothers], B+
• Bad Love [1999, DreamWorks], A–
• Harps and Angels [2008, Nonesuch], A

Nico (1938–88)

• Chelsea Girl [1967, Polydor], B+
• The End [1974, Island], B

Harry Nilsson (1941–94)

• Son of Schmilsson [1972–73, RCA/Legacy], B+(*)
• A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night [1973, RCA/Legacy], C
• Everybody's Talkin': The Very Best of Harry Nilsson [1967–77, RCA/Legacy], A–
• Personal Best: The Harry Nilsson Anthology [1967–77, RCA, 2 CD], B

NRBQ [1967– ]

• Tapdancin' Bats [1983, Rounder], B+

Ohio Players [1968– ]

• Honey [1975, Mercury], B+
• Gold [(1976), Mercury], A–
• The Best of Ohio Players (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1974–77, Polygram], A

The O'Jays [1965– ]

• Ship Ahoy [1973, Epic/Legacy], B
• Love Train: The Best of the O'Jays [1972–76, Epic/Legacy], B+
• The Essential O'Jays [1972–78, Epic/Legacy], A–
• From the Beginning [(1984), MCA], B
• Beautiful Ballads [1969–93, Epic/Legacy], C+

Gram Parsons (1946–73)

• G.P. [1972, Reprise], A–
• Grievous Angel [1973, Reprise], A
• G.P. / Grievous Angel [1972–73, Reprise], A
• Sacred Hearts and Fallen Angels: The Gram Parsons Anthology [1967–73, Rhino, 2 CD], A–
• w/Flying Burrito Brothers: Sleepless Nights [(1976), A&M], C+

Pearls Before Swine [1967–1971]

• The Complete ESP-Disk' Recordings [1967–68, ESP-Disk], B+

John Phillips (1935–2001)

• John Phillips (John, the Wolf King of L.A.) [1969, Varèse Sarabande], B+(**)
• Jack of Diamonds [1970–73, Varèse Sarabande], B

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– ]

• London '66-'67 [1966–67, See for Miles], B+
• The Piper at the Gates of Dawn [1967, Capitol], A
• A Saucerful of Secrets [1968, Capitol], A–
• Ummagumma [1969, Capitol], B
• Music From the Film More [1969, Capitol], B–
• Atom Heart Mother [1970, Capitol], C–
• Meddle [1971, Capitol], B+
• Relics [1971, Capitol], A–
• Obscured by Clouds [1972, Capitol], B–
• The Dark Side of the Moon [1973, Capitol], A+
• Works [1967–73, Capitol], B+
• Wish You Were Here [1975, Capitol], A
• Animals [1977, Capitol], A–
• The Wall [1979, Capitol, 2 CD], B
• The Wall Live 1980–81: Is There Anybody Out There? [1980–81, Columbia, 2 CD], B
• A Collection of Great Dance Songs [1971–81, Capitol], B+
• The Final Cut [1983, Columbia], C+
• A Momentary Lapse of Reason [1987, Columbia], C+
• Live: The Delicate Sound of Thunder [1988, Columbia, 2 CD], B–
• The Division Bell [1994, Columbia], B–
• Echoes [1967–94, Capitol, 2 CD], A

Gene Pitney (1941– )

• Anthology [1961–68, Rhino], B+

Poco [1969–1989]

• The Essential Poco [1969–89, Epic/Legacy], B–

Bobby Powell (1941– )

• Louisiana Soul [1979, AIM], B

Andy Pratt (1947– )

• Resolution [1976, Nemperor], C+
• Masters of War [2008, It's About Music], B+(*)

The Pretty Things [1963–1976]

• Get a Buzz: The Best of the Fontana Years [1964–67, Fontana], B+
• S.F. Sorrow [1968, Edsel], B
• Silk Torpedo [1974, Swan Song], B–
• Come See Me: The Very Best of the Pretty Things [1964–74, Shout Factory], B
• Balboa Island [2007, Zoho Roots], B+(*)

Alan Price (1941– )

• Between Today and Yesterday [1974, Sanctuary/Castle], B

Gary Puckett and the Union Gap

• Young Girl: The Best of Gary Puckett & the Union Gap [1968–71, Columbia/Legacy], C+

Quicksilver Messenger Service

• Happy Trails [1969, Capitol], B+

The Rascals [1965–1972]

• Time Peace: The Rascals' Greatest Hits [1966–68, Atlantic], B+
• The Very Best of the Rascals [1965–70, Rhino], B+

Lou Rawls (1935–2006)

• The Very Best [1966–92, Blue Note], B–

Red Krayola [1967– ]

• God Bless the Red Krayola and All Who Sail With It [1968, Collectables], B
• Kangaroo? [1981, Rough Trade], B

Redbone [1969– ]

• The Essential Redbone [1969–74, Epic/Legacy], B–

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
• Live in London and Paris [1967, Stax], B+(**)
• Love Man [1967, Rhino], A–
• The Dock of the Bay [1967, Atco], A–
• The Ultimate Otis Redding [1962–67, Warner Brothers], A–
• The Otis Redding Story [1962–67, Atlantic, 3 CD], A+
• Dreams to Remember: The Otis Redding Anthology [1962–67, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• Stax Profiles [1966–67, Stax], A–

Terry Reid (1949– )

• River [1973, Water], B+
• The Driver [1991, WEA], B–

The Remains

• The Remains [1965–66, Epic/Legacy], B+(**)

Paul Revere and the Raiders [1960– ]

• The Essential Ride [1963–67, Columbia/Legacy], B+

The Righteous Brothers [1962–1976]

• Anthology 1962–1974 [1962–74, Rhino, 2 CD], B
• Retrospective 1963–1974 [1963–74, Abkco], B+(**)

Johnny Rivers (1942– )

• Anthology, 1964–1977 [1964–77, Rhino, 2 CD], B–

Smokey Robinson [1940– ]

• Whatever Makes You Happy: More of the Best [1961–71, Motown/Rhino], A–
• w/The Miracles: Anthology [1958–75, Motown, 2 CD], A–
• w/The Miracles: Gold [1959–2005, Motown/Chronicles, 2 CD], B+(***)

The Rolling Stones [1963– ]

• The Rolling Stones (England's Newest Hit Makers) [1964, Abkco], A
• 12 X 5 [1964, Abkco], A–
• Out of Our Heads [1965, Abkco], A
• December's Children [1965, Abkco], A–
• The Rolling Stones Now! [1965, Abkco], A–
• Singles 1963–1965 [1963–65, Abkco, 12 CD], A–
• Aftermath [1966, Abkco], A
• Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass) [1964–66, Abkco], A+
• Between the Buttons [1967, Abkco], A
• Flowers [1967, Abkco], A–
• Their Satanic Majesties Request [1967, Abkco], A–
• Singles 1965–1967 [1965–67, Abkco, 11 CD], A–
• Beggar's Banquet [1968, Abkco], A
• Let It Bleed [1969, Abkco], A+
• Get Your Ya-Ya's Out! [1969, Abkco], A–
• Through the Past Darkly [(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
• More Hot Rocks (Big Hits & Fazed Cookies) [1964–71, Abkco, 2 CD], A–
• Exile on Main Street [1972, Virgin], A+
• Goats Head Soup [1973, Virgin], B
• It's Only Rock 'n' Roll [1974, Virgin], B
• Metamorphosis [(1975), Abkco], B+
• Some Girls [1978, Virgin], A
• Emotional Rescue [1980, Virgin], A–
• Tattoo You [1981, Virgin], A–
• Dirty Work [1986, Virgin], B+
• Steel Wheels [1989, Virgin], B–
• Stripped [1995, Virgin], A–
• Rarities 1971–2003 [1971–2003, Hear Music/Virgin], B
• A Bigger Bang [2005, Virgin], A–
• w/Martin Scorsese: Shine a Light [2006, Polydor, 2 CD], B

Diana Ross (1944– )

• w/The Supremes: Anthology: The Best of Diana Ross and the Supremes [1961–76, Motown, 2 CD], A–

Mitch Ryder (1945– )

• Rev Up: The Best of Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels [1965–71, Rhino], B

Sam and Dave [1962– ]

• The Best of Sam and Dave [(1969), Atlantic], A–

Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs [1965–1968]

• The Best of Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1965–68, Mercury/Chronicles], B+

Santana [1969– ]

• Santana (Legacy Edition) [1969, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B
• Abraxas [1970, Columbia], B
• Santana III (Legacy Edition) [1971, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+(*)

Savoy Brown [1967– ]

• Hellbound Train: Live 1969–1972 [1969–72, Sanctuary/Castle, 2 CD], B+(*)
• Blues, Balls & Boogie [(2006), AIM], B–

Boz Scaggs (1941– )

• Slow Dancer [1974, Columbia], B
• Hits! [1972–85, Columbia/Legacy], B
• My Time: The Anthology (1969–1997) [1969–97, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], B–
• Speak Low [2008, Decca], B

Moody Scott (1944– )

• Bustin' Out of the Ghetto [1968, AIM], B+(*)

Bob Seger (1945– )

• Night Moves [1976, Capitol], A–
• Stranger in Town [1978, Capitol], B
• Face the Promise [2006, Capitol], B+(***)

Silver Apples [1968–1969]

• Silver Apples [1968–69, MCA], B+

Simon and Garfunkel [1964–1970]

• Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme [1966, Columbia], B–
• Live 1969 [1969, Columbia/Legacy], B–
• The Essential Simon & Garfunkel [1964–75, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B–

Sir Douglas Quintet [1966–1972]

• Live From Austin TX [1981, New West], A–

Percy Sledge (1941– )

• The Ultimate Collection [1966–69, Atlantic], A
• Shining Through the Rain [2004, Varèse Sarabande], B+

Sly and the Family Stone [1967–1981]

• A Whole New Thing [1967, Epic/Legacy], C+
• Dance to the Music [1968, Epic/Legacy], B
• Life [1968, Epic/Legacy], B+(*)
• Stand [1969, Epic/Legacy], A
• Greatest Hits [1967–69, Epic/Legacy], A+
• There's a Riot Goin' On [1971, Epic/Legacy], A
• Fresh [1973, Epic/Legacy], A–
• Small Talk [1974, Epic/Legacy], B–
• The Collection [1967–74, Epic/Legacy, 7 CD], B
• The Essential Sly and the Family Stone [1967–75, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], A–

Soft Machine [1968–1976]

• The Soft Machine [1968, One Way], B+
• Third [1970, Columbia], B+
• Grides [1970–71, Cuneiform, CD+DVD], A–
• Soft Machine Legacy: Live at the New Morning [2005, Inakustik, 2 CD], B+(***)

Sonny and Cher

• Cher and Sonny and Cher Greatest Hits [1971–74, MCA], C–

Benny Spellman (1931– )

• Fortune Teller [(1988), Collectables], B+

The Spinners [1963– ]

• A One of a Kind Love Affair [(1991), Atlantic, 2 CD], B+

Spirit [1968– ]

• The Best of Spirit [1968–70, Epic/Legacy], C+

Dusty Springfield (1939–99)

• Dusty in Memphis [1969, Rhino], A–
• The Very Best of Dusty Springfield [1963–69, Mercury], B+

The Standells [1965–1968]

• The Best of the Standells [1965–68, Rhino], B+

Mavis Staples (1939– )

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

Candi Staton (1940– )

• Candi Staton [1969–73, Honest Jons], A
• The Ultimate Gospel Collection [1955–2002, Shanachie, 2 CD], B

Steppenwolf [1968–1972]

• All Time Greatest Hits [1967–73, MCA], B

Cat Stevens (1941– )

• Tea for the Tillerman [1971, A&M], B+

Rod Stewart (1945– )

• Gasoline Alley [1970, Mercury], A–
• Every Picture Tells a Story [1971, Mercury], A
• Never a Dull Moment [1972, Mercury], B+
• As Time Goes By . . . The Great American Songbook Volume II [2003, J], B+
• Thanks for the Memories . . . The Great American Songbook Volume IV [2005, J], B+(**)

The Stooges [1969–1973]

• The Stooges [1969, Elektra], A–
• Fun House [1970, Elektra], B+
• Raw Power [1973, Columbia], A–
• The Weirdness [2007, Virgin], B+(**)

Swamp Dogg (1942– )

• Total Destruction to Your Mind [1970, Canyon], A+
• Rat On! [1971, Elektra], B
• Total Destruction to Your Mind / Rat On! [1970–71, Charly], A–
• Have You Heard This Story? [1974, Island], B+
• Surfin' in Harlem [1991, Volt], B+
• Best of 25 Years: F*** the Bomb, Stop the Drugs [(1996), Virgin], A
• Give 'Em as Little as You Can . . . as Often as You Have to . . . or . . . a Tribute to Rock 'n' Roll [2009, S-Curve], C

Bettye Swann (1944– )

• Bettye Swann [1968–70, Honest Jons], B+

Booker T. and the MG's [1961–1971]

• The Very Best of Booker T. and the MG's [1962–71, Rhino], B
• Stax Profiles [1963–71, Stax], B–

T. Rex [1968–1977]

• Great Hits [(1973), EMI], B+
• Light of Love [1974, Casablanca], D

Howard Tate (1938– )

• Get It While You Can [1966–67, Mercury], A–
• Rediscovered [2003, Private Music], B+

James Taylor (1948– )

• Greatest Hits [1969–76, Warner Brothers], B+

Johnnie Taylor (1938–2000)

• Johnnie Taylor's Greatest Hits Vol. 1 [(1970), Fantasy], A–
• Stax Profiles [1956–73, Stax], B+(**)
• The Best of Johnnie Taylor: Rated X-Traordinaire [1976–80, Columbia/Legacy], B+

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
• Anthology [1964–86, Motown, 2 CD], A–
• My Girl: The Very Best of the Temptations [1962–2001, Motown/UTV, 2 CD], B+

Ten Years After [1967– ]

• A Space in Time [1971, Chrysalis], B

Joe Tex (1933–82)

• The Very Best of Joe Tex [1964–76, Rhino], A–
• Bumps and Bruises [1977, Epic], B+

Them [1963–1971]

• Them [1964–65, London], A–

Carla Thomas (1942– )

• Stax Profiles [1961–71, Stax], B

Irma Thomas (1941– )

• Time Is on My Side: The Best of Irma Thomas, Vol. 1 [1961–66, EMI America], B+
• Time Is on My Side [1962–66, Kent], A–

Rufus Thomas (1917– )

• Do the Funky Somethin': The Best of Rufus Thomas [1968–74, Rhino], B+
• Stax Profiles [1967–75, Stax], A–

Thunderclap Newman [1969– ]

• Hollywood Dream [1969, Polygram], B

Traffic [1967–1975]

• Traffic [1968, Island], B+
• John Barleycorn Must Die [1970, Island], B
• The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys [1971, Island], B+
• Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory [1973, Island], B–
• When the Eagle Flies [1974, Island], C–

The Trashmen (1962–68)

• Tube City! The Best of the Trashmen! [(1992), Sundazed], B+

The Tremeloes [1963– ]

• Shiner [1974, DJM], B–

The Troggs [1966– ]

• The Best of the Troggs (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1966–68, Mercury], B
• The Troggs [1975, Pye], B
• The Trogg Tapes [1976, Private Stock], B+

The Turtles [1965–1970]

• Happy Together: The Very Best of the Turtles [1965–70, Shout Factory], B+

United States of America [1968– ]

• United States of America [1968, Columbia], B

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (1937– )

• Greatest Hits, Volume 1 [1962–65, Rhino], A
• Greatest Hits, Volume 2 [1964–78, 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+
• 1969 Velvet Underground Live [1969, Mercury], A–
• Bootleg Series, Vol. 1: The Quine Tapes [1969, Polydor, 3 CD], A–
• Loaded [1970, Warner Brothers], A+
• VU [(1985), Verve], A–
• VU: Another View [(1986), Verve], B+
• Peel Slowly and See [1965–70, Polydor, 5 CD], A–
• Live MCMXCIII [1993, Warner Brothers, 2 CD], B–

Bobby Vinton (1935– )

• The Best of Bobby Vinton [1962–72, Epic/Legacy], A–

Dionne Warwick (1940– )

• The Dionne Warwick Collection: Her All-Time Greatest Hits [1962–70, Rhino], B+

Jimmy Webb (1946– )

• Twilight of the Renegades [2005, Sanctuary], C–

Mary Wells (1943–92)

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

Whistler, Chaucer, Detroit and Greenhill [1967–1968]

• The Unwritten Works of Geoffrey, Etc. [1967–68, Fallout], B

The Who [1964–1983]

• The Who Sell Out [1967, Polydor], B+
• Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy [1965–68, MCA], A+
• Tommy [1969, MCA], A–
• Who's Next [1971, MCA], A+
• Quadrophenia [1973, MCA, 2 CD], B
• Odds and Sods [1974, MCA], B
• By Numbers [1975, MCA], B
• Who's Better, Who's Best [(1988), MCA], A–

Bobby Womack (1944– )

• Anthology [1967–76, Capitol/The Right Stuff, 2 CD], B+

Stevie Wonder (1950– )

• Greatest Hits [1963–67, Motown], A–
• Music of My Mind [1972, Motown], B+
• Talking Book [1972, Motown], A
• Innervisions [1973, Motown], A
• Fulfillingness' First Finale [1974, Motown], A
• Songs in the Key of Life [1976, Motown, 2 CD], A–
• Journey through the Secret Life of Plants [1979, Motown], C+
• Hotter than July [1980, Motown], B+
• Characters [1987, Motown], A
• Conversation Peace [1995, Motown], A
• A Time to Love [2005, Motown], A–
• Number 1's [1963–2005, Motown], A

Charles Wright (1942– )

• Express Yourself: The Best of Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band [1967–74, Warner Brothers], A–

The Yardbirds [1963–1968]

• Eric Clapton and the Yardbirds: The Yardbird Years [1963–65, Fuel 2000], B
• Jeff Beck and the Yardbirds: The Yardbird Years [1965–66, Fuel 2000], B+
• Having a Rave-Up with the Yardbirds [1966, Epic], A–
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [1964–66, Rhino], B+
• The Yardbirds BCC Sessions [1965–68, Warner Brothers], B

Yes [1969– ]

• The Yes Album [1971, Atlantic], B–
• Fragile [1972, Atlantic], B
• Close to the Edge [1972, Atlantic], B–
• Tales from Topographic Oceans [1974, Atlantic], C

Neil Young (1945– )

• Sugar Mountain: Live at Canterbury House 1968 [1968, Reprise], B
• Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere [1969, Reprise], A
• After the Goldrush [1970, Reprise], A
• Harvest [1972, Reprise], B+
• Time Fades Away [1973, Reprise], A–
• On the Beach [1974, Reprise], A
• Tonight's the Night [1975, Reprise], A+
• Zuma [1975, Reprise], B+
• w/Stephen Stills: Long May You Run [1976, Reprise], A–
• Decade [1966–76, Reprise, 2 CD], A
• American Stars 'n Bars [1977, Reprise], A–
• Comes a Time [1978, Reprise], A
• Rust Never Sleeps [1979, Reprise], A+
• Live Rust [1979, Reprise], B+
• Hawks and Doves [1980, Reprise], A–
• Reactor [1981, Reprise], A
• Trans [1983, Geffen], A–
• Everybody's Rockin' [1983, Geffen], B–
• Old Ways [1985, Geffen], B+
• Landing on Water [1986, Geffen], C
• Life [1987, Geffen], B
• Lucky Thirteen [1982–87, Geffen], B+
• Freedom [1989, Reprise], A
• Ragged Glory [1990, Reprise], A–
• Harvest Moon [1991, Reprise], A–
• Dreamin' Man Live '92 [1992, Reprise], B+(***)
• Greatest Hits [1969–91, Reprise], A
• Sleeps With Angels [1994, Reprise], A–
• Mirror Ball [1995, Reprise], B
• Year of the Horse [1997, Warner Brothers, 2 CD], B
• Silver and Gold [2000, Warner Brothers], A–
• Are You Passionate? [2002, Reprise], A–
• Greendale [2003, Reprise], B+
• Prairie Wind [2005, Reprise], A–
• Living With War [2006, Reprise], B+(***)
• Chrome Dreams II [2007, Reprise], B+(**)
• Fork in the Road [2009, Reprise], A–

Frank Zappa (1940–93)

• Freak Out! [1966, Rykodisc], B
• We're Only in It for the Money [1968, Rykodisc], B–
• Hot Rats [1970, Rykodisc], B+
• w/Ensemble Modern: The Yellow Shark [1992, Barking Pumpkin], B–

The Zombies [1964–1968]

• Odyssey and Oracle: 30th Anniversary Edition [1968, Big Beat], A–

Various Artists

• Beg, Scream and Shout: The Big Ol' Box of '60s Soul [(1997), Rhino, 6 CD], A–
• The British Invasion 1963–1967 [1961–67, Hip-O, 3 CD], B
• British Invasion: Gold [1961–67, Hip-O, 2 CD], B+(**)
• The British Invasion: The History of British Rock, Vol. 1 [1963–65, Rhino], B
• The British Invasion: The History of British Rock, Vol. 2 [1964–65, Rhino], B–
• The British Invasion: The History of British Rock, Vol. 3 [1964–66, Rhino], B+
• The British Invasion: The History of British Rock, Vol. 4 [1965–67, Rhino], B+
• Cameo Parkway 1957–1967 [1957–67, Abkco, 3 CD], B+
• Casey Casem Presents America's Top 10 Through the Years: The 60s [1962–68, Top Sail/Warner Special Products], A–
• A Cellarful of Motown! [1962–70, Motown, 2 CD], B
• Chicago Soul [1963–69, Soul Jazz], A–
• Curtis Mayfield's Chicago Soul [1963–65, Epic/Legacy], B+
• Dancing at The Nick at Nite Club [(1997), Sony/Nick at Nite], A–
• Does Anybody Know I'm Here? Vietnam Through the Eyes of Black America 1962–1972 [1962–73, Kent], B+(*)
• The Best of the Girl Groups, Volume 1 [(1990), Rhino], A
• The Best of the Girl Groups, Volume 2 [(1990), Rhino], A–
• Del-Fi Girl Groups: Gee Baby Gee [1959–64, Del-Fi], B–
• Eccentric Soul: The Deep City Label [1964–67, Numero Group], B+(*)
• 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+
• Highs of the Sixties [(1986), Warner Brothers], B+
• Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959–1971 [1959–71, Motown, 4 CD], A–
• It Will Stand: Minit Records [1960–63, EMI], A
• Millennium '60s Rock Party [1959–68, Rhino], A–
• The Minit Records Story [1959–69, EMI Legends, 2 CD], A–
• Motown Dance Party, Volume 1 [(1987), Motown], A
• Motown: The Classic Years [1960–72, UTV, 2 CD], A+
• The Muscle Shoals Sound [1962–72, Rhino], 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
• Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era [1965–68, Rhino, 4 CD], B+
• Rhythm Love and Soul: The Sexiest Songs of R&B [1958–81, Shout!, 3 CD], A
• Texas Music, Vol. 3: Garage Bands and Psychedelia [1994, Rhino], B
• Wheedle's Groove: Seattle's Finest in Funk & Soul 1965–1975 [1965–2003, Light in the Attic], B