Phil Collins
No Jacket Required
Atlantic Records
1985
In the summer of 85, Phil Collins was at the height of his super powers. He drummed on every rock star’s records, was on TV constantly, played at Live Aid (both in London and later same day in Philly!). And along the way, he sold 25 million copies of this album … mostly on cassette.
Men At Work
Cargo
Columbia Records
1983
This gem is turning 40 this spring and I’m still a fan of Colin Hay. Great song writing!
Green Day
Dookie
Reprise Records
1994
25 years ago this week, I added this unknown band to our station’s playlist. The label freaked out over the “too-early add.” The band’s management sent me a bottle of Jameson. And after they sold many millions of CDs, they sent me this.
Talk smack all you want about Green Day — I don’t care, still like this record!
Various Artists
Fast Times at Ridgemont High Soundtrack
Elektra Records
1982
Aloha, Mr Hand. Aloha, Spicoli.
New Wave. Power Pop. Hard Rock. 4 of the 5 Eagles. That’s what 1982 was all about. This film set the trend for soundtracks for many years…and the brand of shoes I still buy today.
Gnarly.
Bing Crosby
Merry Christmas
Decca / MCA / Universal
1955
Various versions of this collection have sold 15 Million copies. This copy pictured is the 1977 printing.
The Blues Brothers
Orignal Soundtrack
Atlantic Records
1980
The greatest soundtrack ever. The greatest movie ever. Filmed in the greatest city ever. Hit it.
The Who
Collection
Polydor Records
1985
This compilation available only in the UK was the first import record I ever had. Teenaged me: “Wait, records are different in other countries?” Hooked.
It had a cool remix of “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and great packaging as you can see here.
Alice In Chains
Alice In Chains
Columbia Records
1995
Layne Staley’s last studio record is brilliant.
John Mellencamp
The Lonesome Jubilee
Mercury Records
1987
His best. That is all.
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dick Dale
Pipeline
Columbia Records
1987
Stevie & Dick recorded the surf guitar classic for the movie Back To The Beach.
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