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This classic 1977 album featured 3 monster hits: "Cocaine," "Wonderful Tonight," "Lay Down Sally," was ranked in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time," and hit #2 on the Billboard Album Charts. Matching Clapton's legendary guitar playing with some of his greatest songwriting, the album is among the best recordings of the legendary musician's career.

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Fairytale is Donovan's second album. It was first released in the United Kingdom on October 22, 1965 through Pye Records (catalog number NPL 18128). The U.S. version of Fairytale was released by Hickory Records (catalog number LPM 127 [monaural] / LPS 127 [stereo]) in November 1965 with a slightly different set of songs. Peter Eden and Geoff Stephens produced the album.

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HDTracks proud to celebrate the legacy of Canadian rock trio Rush with three separate five-album sets which together spans their entire historic Mercury Records recording career. Each sector contains five of their fifteen Mercury albums in chronological order. In addition, each volume includes a booklet with unpublished photos, original album lyrics and credits.

School Days is the jaw-dropping fourth studio album by GRAMMY Award-winning bassist Stanley Clarke. The album features guest musicians including John McLaughlin, George Duke, Milt Holland, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd and more. It reached #2 on Billboard’s Top Jazz Albums and features the standouts “Quiet Afternoon” and “The Dancer.” School Days highlights Clarke’s riveting compositional skills and irresistible technique. This definitive classic is a favorite among music lovers and bass players.

Lady In Satin is Billie Holiday’s penultimate masterpiece. The 1958 gem is one of her finest achievements and a full display of her immortal vocal abilities. Joined by the Ray Ellis Orchestra, Holiday dazzles on tunes including “For Heaven's Sake,” “You Don't Know What Love Is” and “I'm A Fool To Want You.” The album is one of Holiday’s personal favorites and an emotional listen from start to finish. It is one of jazz’s bestselling albums and was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame. Absolutely essential.

R.E.M.’s fourth studio recording, Lifes Rich Pageant, is a pivotal release that saw the band evolving into bona fide rock legends. It was their first album to achieve Gold status and is included on Slant Magazine’s “100 Best Albums of the Eighties.” Teaming up with producer Don Gehman, the album is a politically-conscious work that addresses social progress and environmental issues. Lifes Rich Pageant includes the hit singles “Fall On Me” and “Superman.” The album is a hard-rock affair that is both inspirational and uplifting.

R.E.M.’s 4x platinum, 3x Grammy-winning album Out of Time transformed the band from underground cult heroes to full-fledged rock stars. Blending elements of folk, rock, and classical music, the album reached #1 in both the US and UK and became one of the definitive albums of the 1990s.

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd's Saturday Night Live characters Jake and Elwood Blues grew out of their humble TV skit origins to become a bonafide pop-culture phenomenon with their hit movie and gleeful covers of soul, blues and R&B staples. The Best of The Blues Brothers is their fourth and final recording. It culls some of their most popular hits and includes previously unreleased live versions of “Rubber Biscuit” and “Expressway To Your Heart”.

Chic’s self-titled debut is an effortless blend of funk, soul and disco. The band has been compared to greats including Booker T & the MGs. The album includes the infectious R&B numbers “Dance, Dance, Dance” and “Everybody Dance,” two hits that would help put the group on the map. Chic reached #12 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums.

Like a Virgin is pop powerhouse Madonna’s first number one record. Following the success of her self-titled debut, Madonna began sculpting her legacy in music history. The album features two of Madonna’s most iconic songs, “Like A Virgin” and “Material Girl.” This multi-platinum masterpiece and one of the bestselling albums of all time was produced by Nile Rodgers, who has worked with greats like David Bowie. The album is a defining moment in Madonna’s long standing career.