Best Albums of the Sixties

selected by piero scaruffi
with discographical notes by Rocco Stilo (titles in red are out of print)
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1954

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    4/10
  1. Four Freshmen: Voices In Modern (1954)

1955

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    6/10
  1. Pete Seeger: Goofing Off Suite (1955)

1956

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    6/10
  1. Moondog: Moondog (Prestige)
    5/10
  2. Bill Haley: Rock'n'Roll Stage Show (Decca, 1956)
    3/10
  3. Elvis Presley: Elvis (RCA, 1956)

1957

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    6/10
  1. Elsa Popping And Her Pixie Landers: Delirium in Hi-Fi (1957)
  2. Bo Diddley: Bo Diddley (Chess)
  3. Link Wray: Link Wray and the Wraymen (Epic)
  4. Gary Davis: Pure Religion and Bad Company (77 Records)
  5. Crickets: Chirping Crickets (MCA)
    5/10
  6. Little Richard: Here's Little Richard (Ace)

1958

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    6/10
  1. Chuck Berry: After School Session (Chess)
    5/10
  2. Esquivel: Other Worlds Other Sounds (RCA)
  3. Buddy Holly: Buddy Holly (MCA)

1959

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    7/10
  1. Moondog: Moondog Suite (MGM)
    4/10
  2. Esquerita: Esquerita (Capitol)
  3. Wanda Jackson: Wanda Jackson (Capitol),

1960

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    6/10
  1. Joe Meek: I Hear a New World (1960)
  2. Ventures: Walk Don't Run (Dolton) [reissued with: Walk Don't Run vol. 2; One Way, 1996]
  3. Sandy Nelson: Plays Teen Beat (Imperial) [reissued with: He's A Drummer Boy!; See For Miles, 1996]

  4. 5/10
  5. Wanda Jackson: Rockin with Wanda (Capitol) [later included in: Right Or Wrong (4 CD box set); Bear Family, 1994]
  6. Duane Eddy: A Million & Worth of Twang (Jamie) [Motown, 1991; later included in: Twangin' from Phoenix to L.A. (5 CD box set); Bear Family, 1994]
  7. Johnny And The Hurricanes: Stormsville (Warwick) [PIDM, 2000; with 14 bonus tracks]
  8. Everly Brothers: It's Everly Time (Warner Bros) [reissued with: A Date With; id., 2001]
  9. James Brown: Think (King) [A&M, 1996]

  10. 4/10
  11. Joan Baez (Vanguard) [id., 2001; with 2 bonus tracks]

1961

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    5/10
  1. Bobby Bland: Two Steps From The Blues (MCA)
  2. Sandy Nelson: Let There Be Drums (Imperial) [reissued with: Drums Are My Beat!; See For Miles, 1996; Collectables, 1997]
  3. Ventures: self-titled (Dolton) [Castle, 1994; also reissued with: Another Smash!!!; One Way, 1996]
  4. Johnny Burnette: self-titled (Liberty) [reissued with: Dreamin'; BGO, 1996]
  5. Del Shannon: Runaway (Big Top) [Golden Stars, 1996]
  6. Bob Gibson: At The Gate Of Horn (Elektra)
  7. The Shadows: self-titled (Columbia) [Musicrama, 1997 (mono/stereo); also reissued with: Out The Shadows; EMI, 1995]
  8. Chubby Checker: Let's Twist Again (Parkway) [BMG, 1999]
  9. Dion & The Belmontes: Runaround Sue (Laurie) [Collectables, 1991; Capitol, 1993; Ace, 1997]
  10. Ike & Tina Turner: The Sound Of (Sue) [Collectables, 1994]
  11. Joan Baez: II (Vanguard) [id., 2001 (with 3 bonus tracks)]

1962

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    6/10
  1. Howling Wolf (Chess 1469) [reissued with: Moanin' In The Moonlight; id., 1987]
  2. Attilio Mineo: Man in Space with Sounds (1962)
    5/10
  3. Beach Boys: Surfin' Safari (Capitol) [id., 1994 (with 2 bonus tracks); Prime Cuts, 1997; also reissued with: Surfin' USA; Capitol, 1990]
  4. Duane Eddy: Dance With The Guitar Man (RCA) [reissued with: Twistin' & Twangin'; One Way, 1998. CAREFUL: other homonymous releases don't conform to original]
  5. Roy Orbison: Crying (Sony) [Collectors' Series, 1993; Columbia, 1995; also reissued with: Lonely & Blue; Globetrotter, 2000]

  6. 4/10
  7. Tokens: The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Warwick, 1962)
  8. Four Seasons: Sherry (Vee Jay) [Curb, 1995]
  9. Drifters: Save The Last Dance For Me (Atlantic) [Avid, 1995 (with 13 bonus tracks); also reissued with: The Good Life; Collectables, 2000]
  10. Dick Dale: Surfer's Choice (Deltone)
  11. Freddy Cannon: At Palisades Park (Swan)
  12. Alexis Korner: R&B From The Marquee (Ace Of Clubs) [Mobile Fidelity, 1996 (+ 5 bonus tracks); Ultradisc, 1996 (GOLD)]
  13. Isley Brothers: Twist And Shout (Wand) [Sundazed, 1993 (with 3 bonus tracks); Prime Cuts, 1995]
  14. King Curtis: It's Party Time (Tru-Sound)
  15. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: Shop Around (Tamla)

  16. 3/10
  17. Peter Paul & Mary: self-titled (WB) [id., 1988]

1963

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    8/10
  1. Sandy Bull: Fantasia For Guitar & Banjo (Vanguard) [id., 2001]

  2. 6.5/10
  3. Lonnie Mack: The Wham Of That Memphis Man (Fraternity)
    6/10
  4. Lee Hazlewood: Trouble Is A Lonesome Town (Philles) [Smells Like, 1999]
  5. Jack Nitzsche: The Lonely Surfer (Collectors Choice, 2002)
  6. Davy Graham: Guitar Player Plus (Pye)
    5/10
  7. Bob Dylan: Freewheeling (CBS) [Columbia, 1988; also reissued with: Another Side/The Times They Are A-Changin'; Columbia, 1996]
  8. Beach Boys: Little Deuce Coupe (Capitol) [reissued with: All Summer Long; Capitol, 1990]
  9. Surfaris: Play Wipe Out (Decca) [reissued with: Fun City Usa; Repertoire, 1990]
  10. Jan & Dean: Surf City (Liberty) [EMI, 1990; K-Tel, 1995; also reissued with: Folk 'n Roll; One Way, 1996]
  11. Booker T & The MGs: Green Onions (Stax) [WEA, 1991; Atlantic, 1995]
  12. Bo Diddley: Bo Diddley Is A Gunslinger (Chess)
  13. Serge Gainsbourg: Confidential
  14. Jim Kweskin: The Jug Band (Vanguard) [reissued as: Unblushing Brassiness; id., 1998]

  15. 4/10
  16. Kingsmen: In Person (Wand) [Sundazed, 1994]
  17. Del Shannon: Little Town Flirt (Big Top) [later included in: Little Town Flirt/Handy Man; BGO, 1998]
  18. Solomon Burke: If You Need Me (Atlantic) [Musicrama, 1997; also reissued with: Rock 'n' Soul (Collectables, 1998)]

  19. 3/10
  20. Gerry And The Pacemakers: How Do You Like It (Columbia) [Repertoire, 1994 (with 10 bonus tracks); EMI, 1997]
  21. Searchers: Sugar & Spice (Pye) [Castle, 2001; songs both mono & stereo, with 6 bonus tracks]
  22. Beatles: Please Please Me (Parlophone) [Capitol, 1987; also reissued with: Ask Me Why (Capitol, 1991)]

1964

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    7/10
    6/10
  1. Rolling Stones (Decca) [London, 1995]
  2. Yardbirds: Five Live Yardbirds [Charly, 1993; Repertoire, 1999 (with 6 live bonus tracks)]
  3. Kinks: Kinks (Pye) [Castle, 1992; Essential, 1998; with bonus tracks and first EP]
  4. Trashmen: Surfin' Bird [Sundazed, 1995; with 4 bonus tracks]
  5. Roy Orbison: Oh Pretty Woman (London) [Madacy, 1998; included also in homonymous box set: Goldi, 2000]
  6. Bob Dylan: Another Side (CBS) [Columbia, 1990]
  7. Phil Ochs: All The News That's Fit To Sing (Elektra) [Hannibal, 1995; later included in: Farewells & Fantasies; Rhino, 1997]
  8. Joseph Spence: Happy All The Time
  9. Jesse Colin Young: The Soul Of A City Boy (Capitol) [One Way, 1995]

  10. 5/10
  11. Hollies: In The Hollies Style (Beat Goes On) [id., 1996]
  12. Drifters: Under The Boardwalk (Atlantic) [Legacy, 1999; Sequel, 1996 (with 5 live bonus tracks); also reissued with: Up On The Roof; Collectables, 1998]
  13. Animals: self-titled (Columbia) [later included in: Complete Animals; EMI, 1999]
  14. Bo Diddley & Chuck Berry: Two Great Guitars (Chess)
  15. Temptations: Meet (Gordy) [Motown, 1999; with 2 bonus tracks; also reissued with: The Temptations Sing Smokey; Motown, 2000]
  16. Beach Boys: All Summer Long (Capitol) [reissued with: Little Deuce Coupe; Capitol, 1990; EMI, 2001]
  17. Beatles: A Hard Day's Night (Parlophone) [Capitol, 1988]
  18. Simon & Garfunkel: Wednesday Morning 3 AM (Columbia)
    4/10
  19. Ian And Sylvia: Four Strong Winds (Vanguard) [id., 1990]
  20. Alex Harvey: His Soul Band (Polydor. CAREFUL: not to be confused with 1999 homonymous issue by Bear Family)
  21. Buffy St Marie: It's My Way (Vanguard) [id., 1992]
  22. Manfred Mann: Five Faces (Ascot) [EMI, 1997]
  23. Marvin Gaye: When I'm Alone I Cry (Tamla) [Motown, 1994 (tracks both mono & stereo)]
  24. Supremes: Where Did Our Love Go? (Tamla) [reissued with: I Hear A Symphony; Motown, 2000]

1965

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    8/10
  1. Bob Dylan: Highway 61 Revisited (CBS) [Columbia, 1992]

  2. 7/10
  3. Byrds: Mr Tambourine Man (CBS; reissued in 1975 with: Turn! Turn! Turn!) [Columbia, 1990 (with 6 bonus tracks)]
  4. Donovan: Fairy Tale (Pye) [Castle, 1992]
  5. Robbie Basho: The Seal Of The Blue Lotus (Takoma)
  6. Sandy Bull: Inventions For Guitar And Banjo (Vanguard) [Timeless, 1995]
  7. Bola Sete: The Solo Guitar (Fantasy)
  8. Who: My Generation (Brunswick) [MCA, 1988]
  9. Jesse Colin Young: Young Blood (Capitol)
    6/10
  10. Fred Neil: Bleecker & McDougal (Elektra) [id., 1998; reissued with: Tear Down The Walls (Collector's Choice, 2001)]
  11. Fugs: Village Fugs (ESP) [(reissued as: The Fugs First Album) Fantasy, 1994; Phantom, 1999 (with 4 bonus tracks)]
  12. Sonics: Here Are (Etiquette) [Norton, 1999]
  13. Bob Dylan: Bringing It All Back Home (CBS) [Columbia, 1987]
  14. Animals: Animal Tracks (Columbia) [later included in: Complete Animals; EMI, 1999]
  15. Eric Andersen: Bout Changes And Things (Vanguard) [id., 1992]
  16. Rolling Stones: Out Of Our Heads (Decca) [Abkco, 1987; London, 1995]
  17. Sonics: Boom (Etiquette) [Norton, 1999; with bonus tracks]
  18. Them: The Angry Young Them (Decca) [London, 1988; Polygram, 1990]
  19. James Brown: Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (King) [Special Music, 1992]
  20. Bert Jansch: self-titled (Transatlantic) [later included in: Bert Jansch/It Don't Bother Me; Essential, 1996]
  21. Otis Redding: Sings Soul Ballads (Volt) [Atco, 1991]
  22. McCoys: Hang On Sloopy (Bang) [later included in: Hang On Sloopy/You Make; Repertoire, 1992 (with 5 bonus tracks)]
  23. Lee Hazlewood: Not So Very Important People (Philles)
  24. Beach Boys: Today (Capitol) [later included in: Today!/Summer Days & Nights; id., 1994 (with 4 bonus tracks)]
  25. Kinks: Kontroversy (Pye) [Castle, 1992 (with 3 bonus tracks); JVC Japan, 2000]

  26. 5/10
  27. Lovin' Spoonful: Do You Believe In Magic (Kama Sutra) [id., 1994]
  28. Beau Brummels: Introducing (Autumn) [Sundazed, 1995 (with 4 bonus tracks); Repertoire, 1998]
  29. Barry McGuire: Eve Of Destruction (Dunhill) [Word, 2000]
  30. Beatles: Rubber Soul (Parlophone) [Capitol, 1987]
  31. Beach Boys: Summer Days (Capitol) [later included in: Today!/Summer Days & Nights; id., 1994 (adds 4 bonus tracks)]
  32. Wilson Pickett: In The Midnight Hour (Atlantic) [Rhino, 1993]
  33. Phil Ochs: I Ain't Marching Anymore (Elektra) [Hannibal, 1994; also included in: Farewells & Fantasies; Rhino, 1997]
  34. Turtles: It Ain't Me Babe (White Whale) [Sundazed, 1994]
  35. Sonny And Cher: Look At Us (Atco) [Sundazed, 1998]
  36. Four Tops: self-titled (Motown)
  37. Martha And The Vandellas: Dance Party (Gordy)
  38. Spencer Davis Group: Their First (Fontana; also issued as: Every Little Bit Hurts; Wing, 1965) [later included in: 8 Gigs A Week (with complete works of Steve Winwood with the group); Polygram, 1996]
  39. Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs: Wooly Bully (MGM)

1966

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    9/10
  1. Bob Dylan: Blonde On Blonde (CBS) [Columbia, 1992]

  2. 8/10
  3. Frank Zappa: Freak Out (Verve) [Rykodisc, 1995]

  4. 7.5/10
  5. 13th Floor Elevator: The Psychedelic Sounds Of (IA) [Collectables, 1993]
  6. Robbie Basho: The Grail And The Lotus (Takoma) [later included in: Guitar Soli; id., 1996]

  7. 7/10
  8. Beach Boys: Pet Sounds (Capitol) [id., 1990 (with bonus tracks); Import, 1998]
  9. Godz: Contact High (ESP, 1966) [id., 2000]
  10. Seeds: self-titled (GNP) [later included in: Seeds/A Web Of Sound; Diablo, 2001]
  11. Laura Nyro: More Than A New Discovery (Verve. Reissued as: The First Songs; Columbia, 1973) [Columbia, 1988]
  12. Fugs: self-titled (ESP) [(reissued as: The Fugs Second Album) Fantasy, 1994 (with additional live and studio tracks)]
  13. Monks: Black Monk Time (Repertoire)
  14. West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band: Part One (Reprise, 1966 - Sundazed, 2001)
  15. Yardbirds: Roger The Engineer (EMI-Columbia; full version issued in 1983 by Epic) [Warner Bros, 1997 (10 bonus tracks)]
  16. Paul Butterfield: East West (Elektra) [id., 1990]
  17. Seeds: A Web Of Sound (GNP) [later included in: Seeds/A Web Of Sound; Diablo, 2001]
  18. Blue Magoos: Psychedelic Lollipop (Mercury) [reissued with: Electric Comic Book; Collectables, 1999]
  19. John Fahey: Great San Bernardino Party (Vanguard) [Fantasy, 2000]
  20. Rolling Stones: Aftermath (Decca) [London, 1995]

  21. 6.5/10
  22. Byrds: Fifth Dimension (CBS)
  23. John Mayall: Bluesbreakers (Decca) [Mercury, 1989; Mobile Fidelity, 1994; Polydor, 2001 (with 2 bonus tracks)]
  24. Roy Harper: The Sophisticated Beggar (Strike) [Resurgence, 1999; also reissued as: Return Of The Sophisticated Beggar; Mooncrest, 1997 (with 1 bonus track)]
  25. Gordon Lightfoot: Lightfoot (United Artists) [later included in: The United Artists Collection (Capitol, 1993); EMI, 1995]

  26. 6/10
  27. Missing Links: self titled (first release: Raven, 1984) [later included in: Driving You Insane; Half A Cow, 1999 (contains also album: Groovin'; with 4 bonus tracks)]
  28. Animals: Animalisms (Decca) [Repertoire, 2000; includes also album: Animalism]
  29. Zoot Money: Live At Klook's Kleek (CBS)
  30. Kinks: Face To Face (Pye) [Castle, 1992; id., 1998 (with 6 bonus tracks); JVC Japan, 2000]
  31. Who: A Quick One (Reaction) [Polydor, 1995 (with 10 bonus tracks)]
  32. Troggs: Wild Thing (Fontana) [Collectables, 1991; K-Tel, 1995. CAREFUL: homonymous editions: See For Miles, 1994 and Charly Budget, 1996 - are compilations only]
  33. Young Rascals: self-titled (Atlantic) [Warner Bros, 1988]
  34. Standells: Dirty Water (Tower) [Sundazed, 1994 (takes off track: Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White; + 6 bonus tracks)]
  35. Shadows Of Knight: Gloria (Dunwich) [Sundazed, 1998]
  36. Tommy James & The Shondells: Hanky Panky (Roulette) [included in: Hanky Panky/Mony Mony (Sequel, 1994); also included in: Hanky Panky/It's Only Love (Repertoire, 1994); Collectables, 2000]
  37. Simon & Garfunkel: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme (Columbia) [id., 1990; Sony, 2001 (with 2 bonus tracks)]
  38. Buffalo Springfield: self-titled (Atco) [id., 1990; also included in: Box Set; Rhino, 2001]
  39. Paul Revere And The Raiders: Just Like Us (CBS) [Sundazed, 1998]
  40. Remains: self-titled (Epic) [id., 1991; with 11 bonus tracks]
  41. Tim Hardin: self-titled (Verve. Later included in: Tim Hardin 1+2; Verve, 1974) [Repertoire, 1998 (1974 edition)]
  42. Monkees: self-titled (Colgems) [Arista, 1990; Rhino, 1994]
  43. Mamas And Papas: If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears (Dunhill) [MCA, 1989]
  44. Berth Jansch & John Renbourn: Bert & John (Transatlantic) [Wooded Hill, 1998]
  45. ? And The Mysterians: 96 Tears (Cameo) [Collectables, 1997 (with 4 bonus tracks); also included in: Original Recordings; Campark, 1995 (contains also album: Action)]
  46. Barbarians: Are You A Boy Or Are You A Girl? (Laurie) [Sundazed, 2000; with 3 bonus tracks]
  47. Small Faces: self-titled (Decca) [Deram, 1997; Castle, 1998]
  48. Leaves: Hey Joe (Mira) [One Way, 1993]
  49. Cream: Fresh (Reaction) [DCC, 1992; Polydor, 1998]
  50. Music Machine: Turn On (Original Sound) [reissued as: Turn On: The Very Best Of The Music Machine; Collectables, 1999 (with 4 bonus tracks)]
  51. Bert Jansch: Jack Orion (Transatlantic) [id., 1995; also reissued with: Nicola; Vanguard, 1991; Castle, 1997]
  52. Hollies: For Certain Because (Beat Goes On) [id., 1994]
  53. Neil Diamond: The Feel of Neil Diamond (Bang)

1967

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    9/10
  1. Velvet Underground & Nico: self-titled (Verve) [Polygram, 1996]
  2. Doors (Elektra) [id., 1988]
  3. Red Crayola: Parable Of Arable Land (IA) [Collectables, 1993; also reissued with: God Bless The Red Krayola & All Who Sail With It; Decal, 1990]
  4. Captain Beefheart: Safe As Milk (Buddah) [Castle, 1992; Buddha, 1999; also reissued with: Mirror Man; Castle, 1988]
  5. Velvet Underground: White Light White Heat (Verve) [Polygram, 1996]

  6. 8.5/10
  7. Pink Floyd: The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn (Columbia) [Capitol, 1999; EMI, 2001]

  8. 8/10
  9. Jimi Hendrix: Are You Experienced? (Track) [Reprise, 1990; MCA, 1997]
  10. Holy Modal Rounders: Indian War Whoop (ESP) [id., 1993; Calibre, 2000]
  11. Frank Zappa: We're Only In It For The Money (Verve) [Rykodisc, 1995; also reissued with: Lumpy Gravy; Rykodisc, 1986]
  12. Frank Zappa: Absolutely Free (Verve) [Rykodisc, 1995]
  13. Love: Da Capo (Elektra) [id., 1988]
  14. Jefferson Airplane: After Bathing At Baxter's (RCA) [id., 1996]
  15. Doors: Strange Days (Elektra) [id., 1999]
  16. Deviants: Ptooff (Decca) [Demon, 1994; Diablo, 1999]
  17. Byrds: Younger Than Yesterday (CBS) [Columbia, 1996]

  18. 7.5/10
  19. Traffic: Mr Fantasy (UA) [Mobile Fidelity, 1993; Polygram, 1999; Island, 2000 (with 7 original mono US tracks, and 4 extra tracks)]
  20. Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: Gorilla (Liberty) [BGO, 1999]
  21. Tim Buckley: Goodbye And Hello (Elektra) [id., 1989]
  22. Robbie Basho: Falconer's Arm (Takoma)
  23. Rolling Stones: Between The Buttons (Decca) [London, 1995; Decca, 2000 (in accordance with mono UK release)]

  24. 7/10
  25. Pearls Before Swine: One Nation Underground (ESP) [Calibre, 2001]
  26. Fred Neil: Fred Neil (Capitol) [later included in: The Many Sides Of Fred Neil; EMI, 1998]
  27. Kaleidoscope: Side Trips (Epic) [id., 1992]
  28. Love: Forever Changes (Elektra) [id. 1990; deluxe edition (with 7 bonus tracks): Rhino, 2001]
  29. Bob Dylan: John Wesley Harding (CBS) [Columbia, 1987]
  30. John Fahey: Requia (Takoma) [Vanguard, 1997]
  31. Country Joe: I Feel Like I'm Fixin To Die (Vanguard) [id., 1993]
  32. Country Joe: Electric Music For The Mind And Body (Vanguard) [id., 1987]
  33. Ron Geesin: A Raise Of Eyebrows (Transatlantic)
  34. Blues Project: Projections (Verve) [id., 1989; later included in: Anthology; Polydor, 1997]
  35. Bob Dylan: Basement Tapes (CBS, 1967/1975)
  36. Hapshash & The Coloured Coat: Featuring The Human Host And The Heavy Metal Kids (Minit)
  37. Beatles: Sgt. Pepper (Parlophone) [Capitol, 1987]
  38. Jefferson Airplane: Surrealistic Pillow (RCA) [RCA, 1997 (mono & stereo); also reissued with: Volunteers (RCA, 1996)]
  39. Mort Garson: Zodiac Cosmic Sounds (Elektra)
  40. Beach Boys: Smile
  41. Buffalo Springfield: Again (Atco) [id., 1990; also included in: Box Set; Rhino, 2001]
  42. Donovan: Sunshine Superman (Pye) [Columbia, 1990; KRB, 1999. CAREFUL: other homonymous editions (Prime Cuts, 1997; Bang On, 2001) don't conform to original vinyl edition]
  43. Devil's Anvil: Hard Rock From the Middle East (1967) [Collectables, 2001]
  44. Cream: Disraeli Gears (Reaction) [Polydor, 1990; Mobile Fidelity, 1992]
  45. Incredible String Band: 5,000 Spirits or the Layers of the Onion (Elektra, 1967)
  46. John Mayall: Hard Road (Decca) [Mercury, 1987; London, 1988]
  47. Le Stelle di Mario Schifano: Dedicato A (1967)
    6.5/10
  48. Who: Sell Out (Track) [Polydor, 1995; Polygram, 2000]
  49. John Mayall: Crusade (Decca) [Mercury, 1987; London, 1988]
  50. Rolling Stones: Their Satanic Majesties Request (Decca) [London, 1995; Decca, 2001 (mono edition with bonus tracks)]

  51. 6/10
  52. Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour (Capitol) [id., 1996]
  53. Kinks: Something Else
  54. Jimi Hendrix: Axis: Bold As Love (Track) [MCA, 1997; Reprise, 2000]
  55. Fugs: Virgin Fugs (ESP)
  56. Eric Burdon: Winds Of Change
  57. Paul Revere And The Raiders: Spirit Of 67 (CBS) [Sundazed, 1996; with 3 bonus tracks]
  58. Moody Blues: Days Of Future Passed (Deram) [Mobile Fidelity, 1990; Polydor, 1997]
  59. Procol Harum: self-titled (Deram) [Repertoire, 1997 (with 4 bonus tracks)]
  60. Sopwith Camel: self-titled (Kamasutra) [One Way, 1994]
  61. Arlo Guthrie: Alice's Restaurant (Reprise) [WEA, 1987; 30th Anniversary Edition: Koch, 1997]
  62. Phil Ochs: Pleasures Of The Harbour
  63. Electric Flag: Trip (Edsel)
  64. Blood Sweat & Tears
  65. Strawberry Alarm Clock: Incense And Peppermints (Uni) [Universal, 1997 (Japan edition, with 1 bonus track). CAREFUL: not to be confused with homonymous reissue by MCA, 1995]
  66. Creation: We Are The Paintermen (Hit Ton) [Repertoire, 1999; PIDM, 2000 (with 12 bonus tracks)]
  67. Beau Brummels: Triangle (Warner Bros) [id., 1996]
  68. Chocolate Watchband: No Way Out (Tower) [Sundazed, 1994]
  69. Count Five: Psychotic Reaction (GNP) [later included in: Raw & Alive/Psychotic Reaction (first album by: The Seeds); Drop Out, 1990]
  70. Box Tops: Letter/Neon Rainbow (Bell) [Sundazed, 2000; with 4 bonus tracks]
  71. Litter: Distortions (Warick) [K-Tel, 1990; Arf Arf, 1999]
  72. Blues Magoos: Electric Comic Book (Mercury) [reissued with: Psychedelic Lollipop; Collectables, 1999]
  73. Fapardokly: self-titled (UIP) [Sundazed, 1995]
  74. Harry Nilsson: Pandemonium Shadow Show (RCA) [id., 1995; included also in: Pandemonium Shadow Show/Aerial Ballet/Aerial Pandemonium Ballet; BMG, 2000]
  75. Al Stewart: Bedsitter Images (CBS) [later included in: To Whom It May Concern, 1966-1970; EMI, 1993]
  76. Aretha Franklin: I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You (Atlantic) [id., 1993; Rhino, 1995]

1968

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    9/10
  1. Van Morrison: Astral Weeks (WB) [id., 1987]

  2. 8.5/10
  3. Leonard Cohen: Songs (CBS) [Columbia, 1990]

  4. 8/10
  5. John Fahey: The Voice Of The Turtle (Takoma) [id., 1996]
  6. Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland (Track) [Reprise, 1990; MCA, 1997]
  7. Tim Buckley: Happy Sad (Elektra) [id., 1989]
  8. Pink Floyd: A Saucerful Of Secrets (Columbia) [EMI, 1995]
  9. Nico: Marble Index (Elektra) [id., 1991]
  10. United States Of America: self-titled (CBS) [Edsel, 1997]
  11. Pearls Before Swine: Balaklava (ESP) [Get Back, 1999]
  12. Family: Music In A Doll's House (Reprise) [See For Miles, 1991; also released with: Entertainment (id., 1999)]
  13. Kaleidoscope: Beacon From Mars (Epic) [Edsel, 1997]

  14. 7.5/10
  15. Silver Apples: self-titled (Kapp) [later included in: Silver Apples/Contact; TRC, 1994; MCA, 1997]
  16. Incredible String Band: Hangman's Beautiful Daughter (Elektra) [Hannibal, 1994]
  17. Laura Nyro: Eli And The 13th Confession (CBS) [Columbia, 1987]
  18. Eric Burdon: Twain Shall Meet (MGM) [Polygram, 1994]
  19. Deviants: Disposable (Transatlantic) [Indigo (Japan), 2000; Captain Trip, 2001]
  20. Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: Doughnut In Granny's Greenhouse (Liberty. Reissued as: Urban Spaceman) [One Way, 1993]
  21. Grateful Dead: Anthem Of The Sun (WB) [id., 1988]

  22. 7/10
  23. Band: Music From Big Pink (Capitol) [Mobile Fidelity, 1989; Alliance, 1996; Capitol, 2000]
  24. It's A Beautiful Day: self-titled (CBS) [San Francisco Sound, 1994; also reissued with: Marrying Maiden (Columbia, 1999)]
  25. Cream: Wheels Of Fire (Polydor) [id., 1990; GZS, 1995]
  26. Rolling Stones: Beggar's Banquet (Decca) [London, 1995]
  27. VanDyke Parks: Song Cycle (WB) [id., 1990]
  28. Les Maledictus Sound: self-titled (first public release on vinyl: Dagored, 2000) [Mucho Gusto, 1999]
  29. Cromagnon: Orgasm (ESP) [id., 1993; Calibre, 2000]
  30. Fifty Foot Hose: Cauldron (Limelight) [Weasel, 1995; with 3 bonus tracks]
  31. Nihilist Spasm Band: No Record (Allied Record Corporation) [Alchemy, 1996 (Japan edition)]
  32. International Harvester: Sov Gott Rose-Marie (Love)
  33. Fugs: It Crawled Into My Hand Honest (Reprise) [later included in: Electromagnetic Steamboat: The Reprise Recordings; Rhino, 2001]
  34. Red Krayola: God Bless (IA. New vinyl edition: Get Back, 2000) [Collectables, 1993]
  35. Electric Prunes: Mass In F Minor (Reprise) [Line, 1994; Warner Bros, 2000]
  36. Captain Beefheart: Strictly Personal (Buddah) [EMI, 1995; Musicrama, 1997]
  37. Mad River: self-titled (Capitol) [Edsel, 1994; also reissued with: Paradise Bar & Grill (Collector's Choice, 2000)]
  38. Iron Butterfly: In A Gadda Da Vida (Atco) [Mobile Fidelity, 1996; deluxe edition: Rhino, 1995, with 2 bonus tracks]
  39. Pentangle: self-titled (Reprise) [Line, 1995; Wooded Hill, 1998; Sanctuary, 2001 (with 7 bonus tracks)]
  40. Kim Fowley: Outrageous (Imperial) [Ascension, 2000; with 2 bonus tracks]
  41. David Axelrod: Song of Innocence (Capitol) [Ascension, 2000; EMI, 2001]
  42. Bloomfield Kooper Stills: Supersession (CBS) [id., 1987; Columbia, 1995]
  43. Byrds: Notorious Byrd Brothers (Columbia)
  44. Leonard Cohen: Songs From A Room (CBS) [Columbia, 1990]
  45. HP Lovecraft: II (Philips)
  46. Kinks: Village Green Preservation Society (Pye) [Castle Communications, 1992]
  47. Doors: Waiting For The Sun (Elektra) [id., 1998; Wea International, 2000]
  48. Steve Miller: Children Of The Future (Capitol) [id., 1994]
  49. Ultimate Spinach: Behold And See (MGM) [Big Beat, 1995]
  50. Jefferson Airplane: Crown Of Creation (RCA) [Mobile Fidelity, 1989]
  51. Tomorrow: self-titled (Parlophone) [See For Miles, 1997]
  52. Blue Cheer: Vincebus Eruptum (Philips) [Polygram, 1993]
  53. International Submarine Band: Safe At Home (LHI) [Shiloh, 2001]
  54. Angus MacLise: The Invasion Of Thunderbolt Pagoda [first release: Siltbreeze, 1999]
  55. Steve Miller: Sailor (Capitol) [id., 1991; Alliance, 1996]
  56. Dr John: Gris Gris (Atco) [Repertoire, 2000]
  57. Lothar & The Hand People: Presenting (Capitol) [One Way, 1994; Razor& Tie, 1999]
  58. Moby Grape: Grape Jam (CBS) [San Francisco Sound, 1994]
  59. Blues Project: Planned Obsolescence (Verve) [One Way, 1996]
  60. Jeff Beck: Truth (Columbia) [Epic, 1991]
  61. Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bayou Country (Fantasy) [DCC, 1993; Fantasy, 2000]
  62. Eric Burdon: Love Is (MGM) [One Way, 1994]
  63. Moody Blues: In Search Of The Lost Chord (1968)
  64. Fabrizio DeAndre`: Tutti Morimmo A Stento (1968)
  65. Frank Zappa: Lumpy Gravy
  66. Spirit: self-titled (Ode) [Epic, 1996]
  67. Amboy Dukes: Journey To The Center Of The Mind (Mainstream) [id., 1992; Repertoire, 1998]
  68. Insect Trust: Insect Trust (Capitol)
    6.5/10
  69. Neil Young: self-titled (Reprise) [WEA, 1988]
  70. Pink Floyd: More
  71. Big Brother And The Holding Company: Cheap Thrills (CBS) [Columbia,1999]
  72. Fraternity Of Man: self-titled (ABC) [Edsel, 1995]
  73. Canned Heat: Living The Blues (UA) [Akarma, 2001]
  74. Ten Years After: Undead (Dream) [Mercury, 1988]
  75. Zombies: Odyssey & Oracle (Date) [Rhino, 1987; Big Beat, 1998]
  76. Procol Harum: Shine On Brightly (Regal Zonophone) [Castle, 1993; JVC Japan, 2001]
  77. Ultimate Spinach: self-titled (MGM) [Big Beat, 1995]
  78. Deep Purple: Shades (Parlophone) [EMI, 1998; Spitfire, 2000]
  79. Status Quo: Picturesque Matchstickable Messages (Pye) [Essential, 1998; limited editions: Repertoire, 1997; JVC, 2001]
  80. Steppenwolf: self-titled (Dunhill) [Mobile Fidelity, 1997]
  81. Pretty Things: S.F. Sorrow (Fontana) [Edsel, 1994; Import, 2000]
  82. Earth Opera: self-titled (Elektra) [Wounded Bird, 2001]
  83. Small Faces: Ogden's Nut Gone Flake (Immediate) [Columbia, 1991; Essential, 2000]
  84. Jerry Jeff Walker: Mr Bojangles (Atco) [Rhino, 1993]
  85. Free: Tons Of Sobs (Island) [A&M, 1999]
  86. Guess Who: Shakin' All Over (Scepter) [Legend, 1997]
  87. Pip Proud: Adrenaline And Richard (Polydor)
    6/10
  88. Donovan: Hurdy Gurdy Man (Epic) [id., 1990]
  89. Beatles: White Album (Parlophone) [Capitol, 1987]
  90. Blood Sweat & Tears: Child Is Father To The Man (Columbia) [id., 1994; Mobile Fidelity, 1999]


1969

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    9/10
  1. Captain Beefheart: Trout Mask Replica (Straight) [Reprise, 1990]
  2. MC5: Kick Out The Jams (Elektra) [id., 1991]
  3. Frank Zappa: Uncle Meat (Bizarre) [Barking Pumpkin, 1986 (with excerpts from movie); Rykodisc, 1995]

  4. 8.5/10
  5. Jefferson Airplane: Volunteers (RCA) [id., 1988; also reissued with: Surrealistic Pillow; RCA, 1996]
  6. King Crimson: In The Court Of The Crimson King (Island) [Virgin, 2001; also reissued with: In The Wake Of Poseidon/Lizard (Caroline, 1994)]

  7. 8/10
  8. Grateful Dead: Live Dead (Warner)
  9. Basho Robbie: Venus In Cancer (Takoma)
  10. Stooges: self-titled (Elektra) [id., 1990]
  11. David Peel: Have A Marijuana (Elektra) [Line, 1994]
  12. Colosseum: Valentyne Suite (Vertigo) [Castle (UK), 1998; id. (US), 2000; both in accordance with original UK version]
  13. Frank Zappa: Burnt Weeny Sandwich (Bizarre) [Barking Pumpkin, 1991; Rykodisc, 1995]
  14. Holger Czukay: Canaxis 5 (Music Factory) [id., 1998]
  15. Who: Tommy (Track) [Mobile Fidelity, 1990; Polygram, 2000]
  16. Band: II (Capitol) [id., 2000]
  17. Neil Young: Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (1969)
    7.5/10
  18. Amon Duul: Phallus Dei (Liberty) [Repertoire, 1997]
  19. Third Ear Band: Alchemy (Harvest) [Demon, 1996]
  20. Pink Floyd: Ummagumma (Harvest) [EMI, 1994]
  21. Kevin Ayers: Joy Of A Toy (Harvest) [BGO, 1990]
  22. Led Zeppelin: I (Atlantic) [id., 1990]
  23. Tim Buckley: Blue Afternoon (Straight) [Capitol, 1989; Rhino, 1991]
  24. Spirit: The Family That Plays Together (Ode) [Epic, 1995]
  25. Creedence Clearwater Revival: Green River (Fantasy) [DCC, 1994; Fantasy, 2000]
  26. Townes Van Zandt: Our Mother The Mountain (Tomato) [Rhino, 1994]
  27. Nick Drake: Five Leaves Left (1969)
  28. Family: Entertainment (Reprise) [See For Miles, 1991; also released with: Music In A Doll's House (id., 1999)]

  29. 7/10
  30. Grateful Dead: Aoxomoxoa (WB) [id., 1987]
  31. Beaver & Krause: Ragnarok Electronic Funk (Limelight)
  32. Quicksilver Messenger Service: Happy Trails (Capitol) [BGO, 1992]
  33. Blind Faith (Polydor) [Mobile Fidelity, 1990; Polydor, 2001 (deluxe edition with unreleased tracks)]
  34. Chicago Transit Authority: self-titled (CBS) [Columbia, 1990]
  35. Holy Modal Rounders: Moray Eels Eat (Elektra) [Collector's Choice, 2002]
  36. Silver Apples: Contact (Kapp) [reissued with: Silver Apples; TRC, 1994; MCA, 1997]
  37. Lothar & The Hand People: Space Hymn (Capitol)
  38. Soft Machine: 2 (Probe) [One Way, 1993; also included in: Vols 1 & 2 (Big Beat, 1994)]
  39. L'Infonie: Volume 3 (1969) [Mucho Gusto, 2001]
  40. Fugs: Tenderness Junction (Reprise) [later included in: Electromagnetic Steamboat: The Reprise Recordings; Rhino, 2001]
  41. Joe Byrd: American Metaphysical Circus (CBS) [One Way, 1996]
  42. Can: Monster Movie (Spoon) [id., 1998]
  43. Taj Mahal: De Ole Folks At Home (1969)
  44. Jethro Tull: Stand Up (Chrysalis) [id., 1990; Alliance, 1996]
  45. Scott Walker: Scott 4 (Philips, 1969) 2001]
  46. Edgar Broughton: Wasa Wasa (Harvest) [BGO, 1999]
  47. Mort Garson: The Wozard of Iz (A&M, 1969)
  48. Earth Opera: Great American Eagle Tragedy (Elektra) [Wounded Bird, 2001]
  49. Shaggs: Philosophy Of The World (Third World) [RCA, 1999]
  50. Mad River: Paradise Bar And Grill (Capitol) [id., 1994; Edsel, 1995; also reissued with first album (Collector's Choice, 2000)]
  51. Mickey Newbury: It Looks Like Rain (1969)
  52. Alexander "Skip" Spence: Oar (1969)
  53. Frank Zappa: Hot Rats (Bizarre) [Zappa, 1987; Rykodisc, 1995]
  54. Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: Tadpoles (Liberty) [One Way, 1993]
  55. Santana: self-titled (Columbia) [id., 1995; Sony, 2000]
  56. Deviants: Deviants (Transatlantic)
  57. Laura Nyro: New York Tendaberry (1969)
  58. Beatles: Abbey Road (Parlophone) [Capitol, 1987]
  59. Creedence Clearwater Revival: Willy And The Poor Boys (Fantasy) [DCC, 1995]
  60. T. Rex: Unicorn (Regal Zonophone) [Castle, 1993; Polygram, 1999]
  61. Flying Burrito Bros: Gilded Palace Of Sin (A&M) [Edsel, 1994]
  62. David Axelrod: Songs of Experience (Capitol)
  63. Joni Mitchell: Clouds (Reprise) [id., 1987]
  64. Jack Bruce: Songs For A Tailor (Polydor) [Polygram, 1990]
  65. Meters: self-titled (Josie) [Sundazed, 1999]
  66. Caetano Veloso: Caetano Veloso (1969)
  67. Flock: self-titled (CBS) [One Way, 1996]
  68. Peter Ivers: Knight Of The Blue Communion (Epic)
  69. Alice Cooper: Pretties For You (Straight) [Rhino, 1991]
  70. Seatrain: self-titled (A&M) [Edsel, 1995]
  71. Os Mutantes: Mutantes (1969)
    6.5/10
  72. Rolling Stones: Let It Bleed
  73. Velvet Underground: self-titled (Verve) [id. 1990]
  74. Led Zeppelin: II (Atlantic) [id., 1990]
  75. Fleetwood Mac: Blues Jam At Chess (Blue Horizon) [Sony, 1996]
  76. Love: Out Here (Blue Thumb) [One Way, 1995]
  77. Isaac Hayes: Hot Buttered Soul (1969)
  78. Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band: Keynsham (1969)
  79. Shirley Collins: Anthems In Eden (Harvest) [BGO, 1999]
  80. High Tide: Sea Shanties (Liberty) [EMI, 1994; included also in: Sea Shanties/High Tide; Liberty, 1995]
  81. Buffy Saint-Marie: Illuminations (Vanguard) [id., 2000]
  82. Youngbloods: Elephant Mountain (RCA) [Mobile Fidelity, 1989; Edsel, 2001]
  83. Kinks: Arthur (Pye) [Castle, 1992]
  84. Yes: self-titled (Atlantic) [id., 1995]
  85. Larry Fischer: An Evening With Wild Man Fischer (Reprise)
  86. Quicksilver Messenger Service: Shady Grove (Capitol) [Edsel, 1999]
  87. Moody Blues: On The Threshold Of A Dream (Deram) [Mobile Fidelity, 1994; Polygram, 1997]
  88. Sly & The Family Stone: Stand (Epic) [id., 1994]
  89. Happy And Artie Traum: self-titled (Capitol) [Vivid, 1999; includes album: Doubleback]
  90. Johnny Winter: Progressive Blues Experiment (CBS) [One Way, 1999]
  91. Mott The Hoople: self-titled (Island) [Atlantic, 1991]
  92. Three Dog Night: self-titled (Dunhill) [MCA, 1990]
  93. Steppenwolf: Monster (Dunhill)
  94. John Stewart: California Bloodlines (Capitol) [later included in: California Bloodlines/Willard; Bear Family, 1994]
  95. Vanilla Fudge: Near The Beginning (Atlantic) [Sundazed, 1998]
  96. Deep Purple: Book Of Taliesyn (Parlophone) [EMI, 1998; Spitfire, 2000]
  97. Moving Sidewalks: Flash (Tantara) [Akarma, 2001]

  98. 6/10
  99. John Fahey: Yellow Princess (Vanguard) [id., 1990]
  100. Blood Sweat & Tears: self-titled (Columbia) [Mobile Fidelity, 1992; Columbia/Legacy, 2000]
  101. Crosby Stills & Nash: self-titled (Atlantic) [id., 1994]

selected by piero scaruffi
with discographical notes by Rocco Stilo (titles in red are out of print)
(Revised in 2003 by Chris Ford) TM, ®, Copyright © 2001 Piero Scaruffi