One of the things people rarely speak about having a vinyl collection - or any other physical media for that matter - is that really there are no essentials, and these lists are just someone's skewed idea of what a collection should be or have in order to pass muster. Bottom line, collect what you like, some might be in these lists, most won't be, but it'll be your collection and not what some shmuck thinks you should have.

@dimebagdave77

Жыл бұрын

Very well said🔥

@martinfarnworth6659

Жыл бұрын

Totally agreed. The idea of essential albums or albums you should own is a turn off to me and I find rather patronising. I'm not amiss to checking out a couple of them but the whole idea is a bit of a non starter. If there's concept of what a collection should be, that is -filled with "essentials" then I have a terrible record collection.

@austinhunt4260

Жыл бұрын

Disagree.

@asolitaryreign

Жыл бұрын

@@austinhunt4260 While I certainly respect your point of view, may I please ask that you elaborate on it?

@ufobigfoot4002

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. My collection, my favorites. All killer no filler

First piece of advice I was given when I started collecting: do not buy “must have albums”, buy the albums you truly like. Sometimes it’s hard to follow because that anxious “I might be missing out on something great” feeling but I consider it to be one of the best advices. Thanks for the video, Frank!

@CounterRhythms

Жыл бұрын

I agree with this but often where there's smoke there's fire so I sometimes check out stuff that is considered classic because I may indeed be missing out on something great. Streaming makes that super easy and if I really like it I might buy it!

@daniblues

Жыл бұрын

@@CounterRhythms Same here.

@undress62

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s best to buy albums you’re sure you gonna to listen to. I brought some classic albums I really really love but now I don’t hear them very often.

@jb-uw2vt

Жыл бұрын

I love buying albums I have no idea about and then sitting down and listening all the way through. It's usually a little safer bet when it's critically acclaimed but not always.

@MFgabesylar3030

Жыл бұрын

True! There’s a number of classics I’m just not a fan of. I can understand their genius but just on a preference level, I know it’s not for me. Not knocking certain classics, but I feel everyone has a taste and you should respect your taste.

"Radiohead", "Queens of the Stone age" and the old "Red hot chilli peppers" are some of my favorits. For me very Essential for sure.

@JeanMarceaux

Жыл бұрын

I definitely would go with "Era Vulgaris" or Lullabies for vinyl, considering Songs for the Deaf were mixed to imitate the sound of a car stereo. Even though I will be passing up on Mosquito Song

Enter the Wu Tang (36 Chambers) is one of the best rap albums of all time. It was the first rap album I bought on vinyl. Absolute classic!

@dylankurtz8423

11 ай бұрын

It's a masterpiece

@coreyandtrevster

7 ай бұрын

Have it as well on wax. It's a front to back banger

@riceythemasshole9153

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@sharkybuddy5192

5 ай бұрын

yeah but it's lofi so no point to buy it vinyl, waste of money, point of essentials is to show what's worth buying

Definitely give joy division's unknown pleasures a listen. So influential. Production is atmospheric and innovative for the time. Lyrics are weighty and genuine. An absolute post-punk classic that paved the way for the goth sound.

@HughGenvoenni

Жыл бұрын

I was recommended Unknown Pleasures by Henry Rollins and Bill Burr! I never had a strong opinion of Joy Division up to that point, I obviously knew ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ which I thought was an okay song, but holy shit had I been missing out!! Just that first 30 seconds of ‘Disorder’ and I was immediately ‘hook’ed!!…..Hooked?…as in…Peter…H, I’ll show myself out🙃

@sulate1

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely classic album. The huge sincerity of the music and lyrics puts it on a level that few bands achieve, let alone sustain. But I always cringe when Joy Division get's put in the same sentence as goth...

@baronroy5161

Жыл бұрын

@@sulate1 Not classifying joy division as goth. But their sound and lyrical themes are proto-goth. Their ascetic is not teased hair, make-up, and bondage gear. They looked like a group of normal lads. But ian curtis brought the darkness .

@JeanMarceaux

Жыл бұрын

Alternatively, give This Heat's "Deceit" a listen. It's not post punk per se, it's… unique.

@jhutt8002

Жыл бұрын

This is one record I honestly don't understand what it is about. I really do like lo-fi style production and all, but with that album it's just bad. It sounds poorly produced in all the wrong ways. Everything sounds flat, indistinct, mushy and lifeless. Except Ians voice that jumps out completely separate from the rest of soundstage. Like they brought C-cassette with the instrumental to the studio and then used proper equipment to record vocals on top of that. There's plenty of albums that I'm not that interested, or don't really like, but can see the appeal, Queen, RHCP, Oasis, heck even Eminem... I don't get Joy Division. What is that makes it so special as many think?

As a hip hop fan, the must own records are Beastie Boys- Paul’s Boutique Wu Tang Clan- 36 Chambers Nas- Illmatic Dr Dre- The Chronic Kanye West- The College Dropout J Dilla- Donuts Kendrick Lamar- good kid maad city Outkast- Aquemini Madvillian (MF DOOM and Madlib)- Madvilliany

@Diatonic5th

Жыл бұрын

Great list! You forgot: A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory. One of the greatest albums of all time that sounds amazing on vinyl.

@jamesthomastomanders

8 ай бұрын

Licensed to I’ll, Straight outta Compton, Bigger and deffer, and Raising hell are essential as well as Life is… Too Short

@theamazingjime

5 күн бұрын

No Run DMC?

What is missing? A lot! Chicago - "II" Herbie Hancock - "Headhunters" The Mahavishnu Orchestra - "The Inner Mounting Flame" Grand Funk Railroad - self-titled "red album" Yes - "Close to the Edge" King Crimson - "Red" Miles Davis - "Bitches Brew" Gentle Giant - "Octopus" Billy Cobham - "Spectrum" Weather Report - "Heavy Weather" The Claypool Lennon Delirium - "South of Reality" The Black Crowes - "The Southern Harmony & Musical Companion" Led Zeppelin - "Physical Graffiti" Motorhead - "Overkill" Pink Floyd - "Animals" Return to Forever - "Romantic Warrior" Jeff Beck - "Wired" Al Di Meola - "Elegant Gypsy" King Buffalo - "The Burden of Restlessness" Buddy Rich & Max Roach - "Rich Verses Roach" The Who - "Live at The Isle of Wight" Allman Brothers Band - "Live at The Fillmore East" Black Sabbath - "Black Sabbath" Jimi Hendrix Experience - "Electric Ladyland" Snarky Puppy - "We Like It Here" Primus - "Frizzle Fry" Frank Zappa - "Hot Rats" Jethro Tull - "Thick As a Brick"

@Jiji-the-cat5425

Жыл бұрын

Chicago II and Close to the Edge are both really underrated.

@Autumnnnnn1

Жыл бұрын

I would probably go for "in the court of the crimson king" over "red" but apart from that, great list

@thebasedgodmax1163

Жыл бұрын

you just named a bunch of records you love. they aren't essentials and they aren't missing, because for example with me I hate Yes, King Crimson and dislike Led Zeppelin.

@thebasedgodmax1163

Жыл бұрын

@@Jiji-the-cat5425 close to the edge is insanely overrated.

@BayouMaccabee

Жыл бұрын

@@thebasedgodmax1163 Well, nobody I know would ever buy vinyl records of albums that they don't like, so I don't get your point. Actually, I personally own every single one of the albums I listed on vinyl because they all sound great in the vinyl format, and so they are essential to me. I also own almost all them on CD too, but I prefer listening to them on the turntable. So basically, my list is a list of albums that are well-suited for the vinyl format, they all sound great on vinyl, and for anyone else who loves any of those albums as much as I do, then getting them on vinyl is essential. Albums could never be considered essential to a person who doesn't actually like them.

Totally agree Frank. Pink Floyd’s “Wish you were here” is a better album than “Dark side of the moon”

Queen - I love their first three albums - they're perfect. They weren't really concerned with making hits until Night at the Opera, but Queen, Queen II and Sheer Heart Attack are such great jam records.

May I suggest, if you haven’t listen to Joy Division’s “Unknown Pleasure” yet. Watch the movie, “24 hour party people”. It’s about the founding of factory records. There’s an awesome scene where they’re recording, and the producer makes the drummer unassemble the drum kit and reassemble it on the roof to get a more pure sound, it is phenomenal, and really shows why this is a great album to own on vinyl. All around one of the best rock and roll movies ever!

I have to say that Portishead’s “Dummy” is a great album for vinyl specifically. Even if you’ve never heard the band I’d suggest to you or anyone as it’s just that good from front to back.

Here's a few that I think are essential. Joni Mitchell - Hejira Steely Dan - Aja King Crimson - Discipline Marvin Gaye - What's Going On Heart - Little Queen Santana - Abraxas Van Halen - Van Halen Boston - Don't Look Back Supertramp - Breakfast In America Pretenders - Pretenders Depeche Mode - Violator Judas Priest - Screaming For Vengeance

@jhutt8002

Жыл бұрын

Judas Priest - Killing Machine. I think it is the best sounding they ever did.

Any essential vinyl list without David Bowie's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars cannot be taken seriously.

@Channel33RPM

Жыл бұрын

True... some obvious holes in the list.

@farrellmcnulty909

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I need to get another one because the one I picked up at Barnes & Noble skips on one of my favorite tracks. Is there no quality control at the mastering plants?

@amyluisa_

Жыл бұрын

THE COMPLETE TRUTH OMG YES

@epilogue1436

Жыл бұрын

A G R E E D

@user-dw6rz5rm2m

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes, The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars. or, TRAFOZSATSFM!!

Try the Joy Division. Personally I prefer 'Closer' (1980), but you can't go wrong with 'Unknown Pleasures' (1979).

@Channel33RPM

Жыл бұрын

Yup... some stuff I definitely need to check out.

@zenams63

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I prefer Closer. It's got to be the darkest heartfelt vibe I've ever heard.

@baronroy5161

Жыл бұрын

Most depressing album I've ever heard, yet I love it. Considering the circumstances under which it was made, I approach it as a suicide note set to (hypnotic) music.

Led Zep 2 has a huge sound on vinyl. Definitely give Amy Winehouse a few more listens. A stunning record.

@ashleybuck6508

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Led zeppelin 2 is my top album of all time and sounds utterly incredible on vinyl 👌🏻

@farrellmcnulty909

Жыл бұрын

@@ashleybuck6508 I'm building up my Led Zeppelin vinyl collection - some are original pressings, others are reissues - but the great thing is they look exactly the same as they did 50 years ago 😆. I got a new copy of Led Zeppelin II yesterday and I'm looking forward to a record show next week wherein I hope I can find a copy of their first one, so I'll have all the Zep LPs. Led Zeppelin is essential to own on vinyl as well as CD/I tunes.....

@ashleybuck6508

Жыл бұрын

@@farrellmcnulty909 enjoy them and cherish them ,There is few better things than to get the Led out on vinyl, some of mine are proper old early pressings and they sound better and better with age . Enjoy.

@CF-pt4fl

Жыл бұрын

@@farrellmcnulty909 I'm doing the same. Currently waiting patiently for Physical Graffiti to be delivered at the moment 🙂

@CF-pt4fl

Жыл бұрын

@@ashleybuck6508 I have had the CD since I was a teenager and decided to buy the LP as it's my fav LZ album. The vinyl just blew the CD out of the park. I hardly ever play the CD now.

Prince's Sign O The Times should be on that list because in my opinion and in many critics opinion it is a perfect album and easily the greatest album he ever released.

@Bergarita

2 ай бұрын

1999 was his best album.

I really appreciate the Cowboy Bebop vinyl being front and center in your collection/videos. The seatbelts are something else!

@Channel33RPM

Жыл бұрын

That is such an amazing record!

So no Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, no Abbey Road, no Captain Fantastic, no Hunky Dory, no All Things Must Pass, no Band On The Run, no The Wall. Clearly the list is subjective. I'd even add Billy Joel Turnstiles, Ozzy Blizzard of Ozz, Tom Petty Full Moon Fever, etc... The other Queen I would suggest is The Game (for me, at least).

Thanks for the mention Frank. Great to hear your experience with these records and your own spin on the topic.

There are 2 things I really love about vinyl collecting. The artwork on the covers and exploring bands most people have never heard of. It was the artwork on Iron Maiden albums that first got me interested in vinyl records. I remember the first time I saw a buddy’s collection of Maiden in the mid 80’s. Loved the music, but it was the art that made me want to start buying them. And a tape or CD just isn’t the same as the full sized art on a vinyl record. So with that said, I am immediately drawn to an album if it has great an interesting cover. That has to be factored in when picking an essential list in my opinion. I also love discovering bands that flew under the radar of most radio stations. I’ve discovered in recent years bands like Truth and Janey, Farm and JPT Scare Band among others. Most of the records on this list are mainstream, and while that’s not necessarily bad, it’s not always the best music, just the most popular. In the end, your essential list isn’t gonna be mine and that’s fine. I’m not spending hard earned money on something I’ll never listen.

This is my list, in no particular order: Björk - Debut David Bowie - The rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust and the spiders from Mars Mike Oldfield - Crises Kate Bush - The sensual world Pink Floyd - Wish you were here Enya - Watermark Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Tarkus Frank Sinitra - The great American songbook Faithless - Reverence Kate Bush - The Dreaming Jean-Michel Jarre - Oxygene Heilung - Lifa Enigma - MCMxC a. D. Yes - Close to the edge King Crimson - Red Jethro Tull - Aqualung Kate Bush - Hounds of love Faith no more - Angel dust Depeche Mode - Violator The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time out The Cure - Wish ABBA - Arrival King Crimson - The power to believe Metallica - Master of puppets Mike Oldfield - Tubular bells King Crimson - In the court of the Crimson King (An observation by King Crimson) Au revoir Simone - Move in spectrums Nirvana - Nevermind Prince - Purple rain Genesis Selling England by the pound

@TorontoJon

Жыл бұрын

Lots of great albums on your list for sure. :)

@twistedviewlabs

Жыл бұрын

excellent selections indeed.

@ronaldweed6103

Жыл бұрын

Great picks

@gavinhardy75

Жыл бұрын

An eclectic and excellent mix. Admittedly; I’m familiar with the names only for some of your selections.

@brunogolsen2302

Жыл бұрын

​@@TorontoJon ​ @twisted view labs ​ @Ronald Weed ​ @Gavin Hardy Thank you :) But it's not easy to limit myself to 30 - even though I could only put albums on there that I'm familiar with. And I didn't spend much time on it ;) And this one is very subjective

Stranded on a desert island, five have to haves. David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust. MC5, Back in the USA. Frank Zappa, Apostrophe/Overnight Sensation. Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run. Jimi Hendrix, Are You Experience.Led Zeppelin, Two. Beatles, Abby Road. Amy Winehouse, Back to Black. Pretenders, One. Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Deja Vu. Ok, so I can't count.

King Crimson - In the court of the crimson King should be on the list!

Happy New Year, to you Frank and your family. Keep on Spinning.

I was really surprised to see "Electric Warrior" here, but it is definitely underrated AND stunning on vinyl (so smooth intro to the album with "Mambo Sun")

Saw a toddler in a Nirvana T-shirt the other day. I guess the times have changed.

Hi Frank, I completely agree with you, there are records designed and created for compact discs and not exactly for vinyl. I would love a video of you telling us what yours are, your personal list of albums to have on vinyl. Regards and happy new year!!!

Happy New Year from IOWA!, Frank!! You did great in 2022! Starting off 2023 great!

@Channel33RPM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Frank!🔥 I'm sure you'll feel me when I say I'm glad I started collecting long ago and don't feel the need to play catch up as bad as someone who just got bitten by the record bat😁 a video from you is always very welcomed and appreciated, my favorite Canadian! Edit: I DO feel T-Rex is underappreciated for sure

Happy New Year to you and your family, Frank. As with any list, these are subjective and always reflect the opinions of others. Listen to what you want, and make your own list. I'd love to see you go through what you find essential.

Check out that Joy División record, such a classic "dark" record, I personally love it! Thanks for the video as always!

The Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magic most certainly deserves to be there in a list of essential albums.

@jasonjohnston3451

Жыл бұрын

I think Californication is better but both great

@jasonjohnston3451

Жыл бұрын

I think Californication is better but both great

@wolfuglymusic

Жыл бұрын

I Agree 100%

@sharkybuddy5192

5 ай бұрын

​@@jasonjohnston3451yeah, for sure still more lofi

I love Electric Warrior. It was after I'd gotten into "Born to Boogie" when that was reissued, and I was all about T-Rex, but Electric Warrior is a great album.

GOAT’s HEAD SOUP and ELECTRIC WARRIOR.. YES BRO, solid vid, and great delineation between “best sounding albums on vinyl” and “essential albums you need to own”

I agree that compilations/greatest-hits are a good way to expand your vinyl collections once you have most of the individual albums from your fav artists.

Glad I watched this (sorry haven't seen many episodes recently as haven't bought much vinyl for a while) as I have the Kate Bush Hounds of Love cassette bought at a market for a pittance. Thanks Frank. ps minus a Brownie point for Dissing OK Computer.

One of the happiest days of my life was the day I finally unloaded all the Pink Floyd albums I had been handed from the record collections of my uncles. I've heard a lot of Pink Floyd -- but the only essential listening, I think is The Wall and Syd Barrett's contributions. Nirvana being on the list makes sense but, honestly, I'd put In Utero on the list for vinyl. I still remember stopping dead in my tracks while I was listening to the new copy of In Utero that I had purchased on vinyl (can't remember what year it was) and I realized that the original Steve Albini mixes of the In Utero songs had been pressed on vinyl, years before they were made widely available through one of the anniversary reissues. That was a great moment; it happened to me in the solo break on "Heart-Shaped Box". Mmmmaybe Songs For The Deaf? Either that or Rated R. I'd go with Rated R. I ABSOLUTELY understand and agree with Blood Sugar Sex Magik being on this list. The binaural production of it blew my mind when I was a kid and still does to this day; I still think it's cool that you can really hear the room. My first copy was on cassette when I was a kid and that was good, vinyl makes sense too because, like with cassette, there's no hard breaks between songs.

Frank, Aretha's I Never Loved A Man... is just a classic of the genre. I mean, between 67 and 74, she practically WAS a genre, but I strongly recommend a listen of that album. The wife might like it, too. Completely agree with you on Maggot Brain. I don't have it, but ponying up $35USD+ seems like a "alright, enough of this"-day that may be in my future. Laughed my ass off when I saw yer Chili Peppers graphic. Nice touch. Enjoyed the show! Happy 2023!

Music is all about opinions Frank and i have about 5 from the list you read out.....including Funkadelic, which I bought after you reviewed it on this show. Suprised not to see any Bowie or Led Zep and maybe this list also included album sales which would relate to more popularity. Anyway, Happy New Year to you and your family, have a great 2023 and I'm off to paint and rearrange the music room/office. Keep on spinnin !!

Happy New Year Frank! Great video as always. Just dropped into the comments to say that yes, you're missing out on the Joy Division. It's a great album that also sounds phenomenal on vinyl. No need to dig up first pressings - the currently available repress sounds wonderful. While it may not be your cup of tea, it's a must listen imo.

Never trust someone that doesn’t Iike Rhcp.

Wow! No Dylan, Springsteen, Hendrix, Led Zep, Patti smith, Clash, Public enemy, the list goes on

Got to have some Deep Purple, Jimmy Hendrix Experience, Cream, Bon Scott era AC/DC and Led Zeppelin, surely ? Also The Small Faces' "Ogdens nut gone flake" , "Never mind the bollocks" by the Sex Pistols and the Ramones eponymous first album.

Did Walmart compile the list? Seems it contains a lot of their exclusives or regular stock

I'll concede "Thriller" sounds awesome on vinyl. BUT it actually sounds amazing on all formats! It's the production that's glorious! Most people mention the amazing sound of "thriller" or Daft Punk's "discovery" on vinyl without realizing they also sound equally as amazing on CD and cassette. Ta very much Frank, all the best to you and your family. I was thrown a curve-ball last year by finding out that I'm losing my hearing. I have no treble left and have to wear digital hearing aids now or the world sounds like I'm underwater. I don't know how long I will be able to hear music or play my guitar which I didn't expect to happen in my late 40's but I no longer care too much about quality of sound, I'll take what I can get and consider myself blessed to hear anything. Music is a wonderful gift.

IMO a standard issue album which exemplifies the vinyl experience is Gene Clark's "No Other". I also enjoy Little Feat quite a bit on vinyl.

Supertramp - Breakfast in America is a one I think deserves its place on this list, you could argue Crime but either way one of them should be on here.

Beatles are always a must have

Missing off of that list, easy. Physical Graffiti, Electric Ladyland, School's Out, London Calling, Days Of Future Passed, Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols, After School Session, They Only Come Out At Night and Blood, Sweat & Tears. An honorable Mention to Fire And Water.

One of the reasons, Dark Side is consistently in these lists, is how good it sounds. It's just one of those albums that is made to be played as a vinyl record, it's also why Eye in the Sky is popular, same guy Alan Parsons engineering. There are a lot of great sounding albums of course, but I think this is why Dark Side is always going to be mentioned, it's also one of those albums people used to use to test stereo equipment in stores.

Aside from this list (which I mostly dig, many underrated albums) couple of my personal favourites, which I definitely recommend CCR - Bayou Country Santana - Abraxas INXS - Kick (Hutchence's vocals are insanely good here) Iron Maiden - Powerslave 2pac - Me Against the World Coldplay - Viva la Vida Daft Punk - Random Access Memory

Bob Dylan, Elvis, Bruce Springsteen, and U2 would be on my list of top 30 vinyl albums to own. I think it would be a fun exercise to create a list of my own.

Hello Frank ! Happy new year. Everyone would have a different list. Even if they were supposed to do the selection for everyone else. My list would only have a maximum of 10 albums from this one. Adding some Hendrix , Bowie , Springsteen , Elvis , Dylan , Zeppelin , Deep Purple , Kiss , AC/DC , Sex Pistols , Bob Marley , Kraftwerk , Iron Maiden , Madonna , U2 and NWA. Imo , these have released albums that really pushed the boundries. But , HEY , that’s me.

I would have went with harvest for the near Young. As far as the Rolling Stones goats had soup is definitely a contender for number one along with sticky fingers and let It bleed. Fantastic video Frank I hope you have a great New Year

@Channel33RPM

Жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with any of the Stones albums you mentioned. Have a great new year as well, Rod.

De La soul - 3 Feet High and Rising could have been on this list if vinyls of it werent so scarce! A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppeln IV those were definately missing!

No mention of David Bowie. The Joy Division and Portishead albums are essential to listen to at least once Frank. You should also listen to the Queen Albums Queen and Queen II. A true story. When Songs For The Deaf was released there was a listening party at a major club in our City. A group of people with hearing impairment went along in error thinking it was a general meeting for people who were deaf. When they found it wasn't what they thought it was, they started kicking off and there was a complete riot. It was major news in the UK.

Happy new year Frank! Good point made on Paranoid: an album recorded all analog. I would add, the "essential" vinyl should replicate the listening experience of the olden days: it has meant to be listened on vinyl, i.e. the perfect length of ca. 45 and not the bloated CD length of 74 minutes.

The village Green preservation society by The Kinks needs to be on here. It’s one of the greatest albums of all time and it sound’s amazing in vinyl.

@noble_wolf

Жыл бұрын

Good shout

Also, 100% checkout out Portishead. I can't imagine anyone not digging them. Some perfect chill out music with interesting concepts, amazing songwriting, and fantastic vocals.

@Channel33RPM

Жыл бұрын

A few people have mentioned this... sounds like I have been missing out. I will check out some Portishead this week.

@cartilagehead6326

Жыл бұрын

controversial opinion: Third is the best Portishead album

Sad times when someone tells you what to listen to, what to read, how to spend your free time, etc. etc. Good thing we had the freedom of the sixties to have something nice to look back on. It's time to leave this world.

I bought on OG pressing of Nevermind in the late 90's at a book store in Vancouver for $10. It sounds really good!!

Enter the Wu-Tang absolutely belongs on this list imo, if you’re looking for that golden era hip hop it is such an easy listen start to finish and full of some great hits. As for Revolver it’s a very interesting choice for a Beatles album. If I were going to say one that anyone should at least give a listen to it would be Sgt Peppers (even though it’s not my favorite) simply for the significance of it in their discography

Some great choices on this list. One of my favorite vinyl albums is Bruce Springsteen born in the USA. I believe it should be included on this list as well for it iconic cover and hit tracks.

@jhutt8002

Жыл бұрын

I can't argue it doesn't have the best track list of any album Bruce & E street band did, but on overall, I still think The River and Darkness on the edge of town we're better albums. Especially the latter is close to a perfect american rock album.

@TheFrugalAudiophile

Жыл бұрын

@@jhutt8002 I do like The River. Not sure if I've heard Darkness on the Edge of Town. I imagine ive heard tracks from it tho.

YO! Love the bebop vinyl! What variant do you have? I have the blue and orange marbles ❤❤

I understand why both Radiohead and Joy Division are not some people’s cup of tea (the same goes for The Cure, The Smiths, & even Echo & The Bunnymen) but as a huge fan of this type of music, I completely agree that Radiohead’s “OK, Computer” should be on this list (so long as you listen to it the very first time with your therapist) Joy Division’s “Unknown Pleasures” belongs on this list for too many reasons to mention. Is it dark? Yes. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. Did it influence a shite-ton of bands? H-E double hockey sticks YES!!!

@guitareater6975

Жыл бұрын

I don't think anyone could argue OK Computer doesn't belong on this list. It's a hugely influential landmark album that is timeless and the production is insane

@thebasedgodmax1163

Жыл бұрын

@@guitareater6975 I could argue that it's not everyone's taste. I love Radiohead.

Own the music you enjoy. That's it.

@manchesterexplorer8519

Жыл бұрын

100% as everybody has different opinions when it comes to music .

My dad suggested I should collect all these classic albums. What I actually collect are anime and video games OST vinyls. He kinda dissappointed when I show him my evangelion LPs.

Awesome video bro

Sir Frank, as always I greatly respect your music tastes and your openness to trek outside comfort zones. Unlike a lot of YT vinyl-ists, your background is rich in knowledge and experience on the subject. Sure we all gravitate to preferences and faves that capture our imaginations most, but man you can’t stop digging all the hidden jungles out there waiting to be explored. Ironic how our seemingly endless choice culture has caused people to retreat into less, not more.

@Channel33RPM

Жыл бұрын

Thank you professor... so much music out there to discover. I'm sitting here reflecting on your last point (regarding choice, and how it's caused people to retreat) ... You hit the nail on the head.

Stooges - Raw Power Practically anything Bowie did in the 70's Lou Reed - Transformer Sparks - Kimono My House Any of the first 4 Ramones albums The Clash - London Calling Devo - Are We Not Men

The newest remaster of whats the story sounds incredible on vinyl

Aretha Franklin's track "I Never Loved a Man" was produced in Muscle Shoals, Alabama at the Fame studios. They also started "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man, but an altercation occurred between Aretha's husband a other performers so the song was finished at Atlantic Studios in New York.

I gave away all my Pink Floyd albums. I only had 3, but they were the Big 3. Guy at work is bigger fan, so got them. I blame radio for my “it’s Pink Floyd again”.

I think that “trout mask replica” deserves a spot on this list for sure

Frank you really should do a video with your own 30 essential albums

@Channel33RPM

Жыл бұрын

It would be hard to narrow it down...

You need Bowie and Zep and Zappa in your record collection...and Made in Japan of course :-) Cheers.

Happy new year Frank

@Channel33RPM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - same to you!

One of things I hope to do this year is add some "essentials" to my collection, including Thriller and Purple Rain. I think some of this is more personal, but I do agree with a few of those. I don't care of Neil Young, so having anything of his on vinyl would be pointless. I also agree with Frank that Zep and Marvin Gaye is missing. I have Revolver, though if you are a fan of The Beatles, then Abbey Road should be on your list as well. I bought a few over 2022 that for me seemed essential ... Jesus Christ Superstar with the original cast (Ian Gillan as Jesus), the first Dickey Betts and Great Southern album, some older Steve Winwood albums, Commander Cody's Lost in the Ozone, Billy Thorpe's Children of the Sun, Triumph's Just a Game. I was able to get a couple of Phil Keaggy vinyls that were never put onto cd or digital format, so that was exciting, as well as a vinyl of his The Master and the Musician.

I have never been a fan of a must list. I have been buying music since I was 9 years old ( 1972 ) and i have so many kinds of groups and singers in my collection. And as I grow older ( I'm now 60 ) my taste is still expanding, although I still like the music I bought back in the 70's now I'm buying music from today. What I'm trying to say is buy , collect, and listen to WHAT YOU LIKE AND WANT not what is on somebody's must have list.

That's a great point about 'is it a record or a CD' when it was mixed. The first CD that I bought was in 1990. Sure, I was a hold out. I bought Rrothers in Arms on vinyl, even though it was the first DDD production, and all the music stores were using ti to demo their wares. So... If it is AFTER 1990... I don't think it is a vinyl album.

Essential vinyl lists are always wrong, buy what you want to buy.

Can see Why Elephant By The White Stripes Is So Good. It Was Recorded At Toe Rag Studios Just Around The Corner From Me In Hackney East London.. Liam Watson Built The Studio With Loads Of Equipment That Was Originally In Abbey Road. And You Cannot get Better Than That....Great Channel By The Way Frank...Long May You Run.

Hi, Frank! Happy New Year!:-)

@Channel33RPM

Жыл бұрын

Same to you!

A pretty good list. Definitely would have Funkadelic- Maggot Brain on my list. I would swap the Stones/ Sticky Fingers to Exile On Main Street for my list. A lot of stuff missing from this list though as you said ( Hendrix and Led Zeppelin ). I would have to add 13th Floor Elevators- Psychedelic Sounds Stooges- First Album Velvet Underground- Self Titled MC5 - Kick Out The Jams And also being an Australian I would have to include The Saints- Stranded Radio Birdman- Radios Appear.

For Rolling Stone's Sticky Fingers, be sure to get an album with a working zipper on the cover, for collectability. The original pressings all had one. Some new pressings might also have one.

So many records missing from this list. No Zeppelin no Back in Black no Soundgarden I would pick Badmotorfinger. How about Bird and Run DMC? Eagles Bowie GnR and the list goes on. I would lean more heavy and your point about made for vinyl is a good one so most of the music post 90’s was made to be played on CD so point taken. Rolling Stone has a better 100 list of albums you should listen to so I would start their.

I would highly recommend Nirvana`s "In Utero" over "Nevermind"

yes, the marshall mathers is definitely the best pick for rap

Vinyl resurgence is Based on top selling Lp's . While all other Great unknown artist set on the shelf gathering Dust . Same goes for streaming royalty's

@raggeragnar

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%.

You hint at some of these: Marvin Gaye "What's Going On", Otis Redding "Blue", Jimi Hendrix "Are You Experienced", The Who "Who's Next", Led Zeppelin "II". There are many others that I would choose over Red Hot Chili Peppers and Portishead but pretty subjective list. I would rather listen to Herbie Hancock "Headhunters" than about 1/2 of these. And yes, when it comes to the Beatles and Rolling Stones who should most definitely be on the list, there are many others to choose from. I like "Goat's Head Soup", "Let It Bleed" and "Aftermath" just as much as "Sticky Fingers" and "Rubber Soul", "White Album" and "Abbey Road" as much as "Revolver".

See this is why an album collection needs to be personal. I couldn't imagine a collection not having any Steely Dan, Elton John , America, more than one Pink Floyd and Queen albums, CSN&Y, Billy Joel, Sade, ELP, Alan Parsons Project.....you get my point. I buy what I like to listen to. I would never in a million years by a Wu Tang Clan album no matter how many awards it won. I have nothing against rap but just not my thing . This list is also missing bands like Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, The Jam, The Cars, Boston, No Pet Sounds?, Johnny Cash, YES, Gordon Lightfoot. I could go on and on.

I think they kind of missed it on the jazz picks. Everyone goes with Miles Davis and John Coltrane. What about Art Blakey, Lee Morgan, and Hank Mobley? One of my favorite jazz LPs is from the WAAAYYYY back machine- the Benny Goodman 1938 Jazz Concert from Carnegie Hall.

I buy my Vinyl because I love the music, an essential list seems more like a list for a collector of vinyl rather than a lover of the music. I would love to see some people in the VC start putting out lists that introduce people to new genres they may never have listened to before. Eg a series based on genres and decades ie "10 or 20 awesome albums to introduce you to" 50s Blues" "80s Classic Rock" "90s Punk" "2000s EDM" "80s New Wave" "90s Indie Rock" "2010's pop" etc etc etc. As my interest is in the music not people doing "show and tell"

these are all albums that consistently sell out, vintage of new pressings for me. Records that almost all new people to vinyl buy: Eagles (best), Dark Side, Queen (best), Beatles (red / blue), CCR (gold), Brothers in Arms. We sold 100s of each of those titles. Brothers in Arms is the album we have sold the most copies of by far. Honorable mentions, Grease soundtrack, Saturday Night Fever, The Sound of Music. constantly sell.

This is definitely missing Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited

Yes - Close to the Edge.

Amorphis - Tales From The 1000 Lakes..... essential!

Oasis - What’s the Story was my introduction to brickwalling. I checked everything on my stereo to see if anything was broken. I can’t image any stereo mix sounding good on any medium. The 5.1 SACD mix is fantastic, but I assume it was because Noel Gallagher had nothing to do with the mixing and mastering.

@tompatchak8706

Жыл бұрын

I just watched the If these walls could Sing special on Disney plus. The Gallagher boys were interviewed, but Separately. We can guess why.

I recommend the queen CD box sets. For 50 dollars each I got CDs 1-5, 6-10 and they also have 11-15, their first 10 cds are so good, i used to be a greatest hits fan. Maybe I missed it but I felt like Stevie Wonder, gap band, stylistics, spinners, okays, Marvin Gaye, wings, the carpenters, temptations and all that are must haves, feel like the best 60s/70s albums are the best on vinyl

I don’t think I will be picking up many of these. I think this list is made just from what’s most popular online. I can attest to the queen night at the opera. It sounds fantastic, the way it’s mixed and produced the stereo vocals are fantastic. I don’t know if I would ever listen to nevermind or the black album ever again. They were played to death back in the day.

@Channel33RPM

Жыл бұрын

I really need to check out Night at the Opera on vinyl.