Walking into a store filled with as many used records as either of Revolver’s locations means there’s lots to choose from. You probably have a wish list of albums to buy started already, so owner TJ gave us a list of 10 albums, generally available, each for under $10. Some may be familiar, some you may already own, but each album is selected with specific attention to production quality and acclaimed musicianship.
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Toto – IV (1982)
Toto’s lead single off their fourth album was “Rosanna”, totally awesome in it’s own regard, but “Africa” was their first #1 hit and that’s why you buy this album.
The Cars – Heartbeat City (1984)
Certified 4x platinum, peaking at #3 on the billboard 200 from 1984 and spawning 5 Top 40 singles, Rick Ocasek and the Cars fifth studio album is a classic.
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Phil Collins – Face Value (1981)
Experimenting with drum machines and a horn section based on inspiration from Peter Gabriel’s success, Collin’s debut gave us “In The Air Tonight”.
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Michael McDonald – If That’s What it Takes (1982)
Acclaimed lead singer from the Doobie Brothers, McDonald’s first solo record is considered an essential for any collector.
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Donald Fagen – The Nightfly (1982)
Continuing in the vein of Steely Dan, The Nightfly’s exhaustive list of contributors is impressive on it’s own, not to mention Bob Ludwig mastered that album.
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Crosby, Stills & Nash – CSN (1977)
The last album to feature song-writing primarily done without the use of outside sources for the next 17 years. For fans of The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac.
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George Harrison – S/T (1979)
Even though Harrison was busy helping the Monty Python troop at the time, his self-titled work features some of the quiet Beatles’ best solo work including the hits “Blow Away” and “Love Comes To Everyone”.
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America – Homecoming (1972)
Ventura Highway and a host of other great tracks define the folk-pop sound America is known for on Homecoming; widely accepted as their finest work.
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Christopher Cross – S/T (1979)
So smooth. This Yacht Rock classic upset the 1981 Grammy’s by taking home the award for Best Album of the Year, beating out Pink Floyd’s The Wall.
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Cat Stevens – Teaser and the Firecat (1971)
Surpassing his previous success on Tea for the Tillerman, Steven’s refined sound here in songs like Peace Train resulted in two #1 hits and 3x’s platinum certification.
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