Elvis Presley - The Complete '70s Albums Collection (21 CD, 2015) [24-96]

Elvis Presley may be the single most important figure in American 20th century popular music. Not necessarily the best, and certainly not the most consistent. But no one could argue with the fact that he was the musician most responsible for popularizing rock & roll on an international level. Viewed in cold sales figures, his impact was phenomenal. Dozens upon dozens of international smashes from the mid-’50s to the mid-’70s, as well as the steady sales of his catalog and reissues since his death in 1977, may make him the single highest-selling performer in history.

Disc 01 • Let's Be Friends (1970)

Disc 02 • On Stage (1970)

Disc 03 • Almost In Love (1970)

Disc 04 • That's The Way It Is (1970)

Disc 05 • Elvis Country (1971)

Disc 06 • Love Letters From Elvis (1971)

Disc 07 • C'mon Everybody (1971)

Disc 08 • I Got Lucky (1971)

Disc 09 • Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas (1971)

Disc 10 • Elvis Now (1972)

Disc 11 • He Touched Me (1972)

Disc 12 • As Recorded At Madison Square Garden (1972)

Disc 13 • Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite (1973)

Disc 14 • Elvis (The Fool Album)

Disc 15 • Raised On Rock / For Ol' Times Sake (1973)

Disc 16 • Good Times (1974)

Disc 17 • Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis (1974)

Disc 18 • Promised Land (1975)

Disc 19 • Today (1975)

Disc 20 • From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee (1976)

Disc 21 • Moody Blue (1977)

 

The Beatles – Artifacts II - The Definitive Collection Of Beatles Rarities 1960-1969 [5 CD, 1994] [FLAC]

  

The second five disc collection of some of the most significant bootlegs of the last 25-odd years in chronological order, Artifacts II expands on the incredible story tld by 1993's Artifacts box set through 123 outtakes, live concert tracks, demos, overdub sessions, and rehearsals, complete linear notes and full color photos.

VA - Cruisin' Story 1955-1960 (12 CD, 2011/FLAC)

 

Early rock & roll was in love with motion, cars, Saturday nights, dancing, and, of course, young love, and as a genre, initially embraced by teens, it gradually took over and reshaped pop radio between 1955 and 1960, the period covered by this generous three-disc, 75-track collection. Every track here is a classic of the time period, but some of the clear highlights include the Penguins' “Earth Angel,” Chuck Berry's “Maybelline,” Fats Domino's “Ain’t That a Shame,” Frankie Lymon's “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” Little Willie John's “Fever,” Buddy Holly's “That’ll Be the Day,” Duane Eddy's “Rebel Rouser,” Roy Orbison's “Only the Lonely,” and the Ventures' “Walk Don’t Run,” among many other timeless gems. It’s a fun collection, it’s history, and, oh yeah, you can dance to it. 

VA - The Old Grey Whistle Test: Easy Riders (3 CD, 2018/FLAC)

 

Easy Riders celebrates to very best in rock, pop, folk, prog and singer-songwriters that appeared on the Old Grey Whistle Test. It features the likes of Thin Lizzy, Free, Mike Oldfield, Rick Wakeman, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more.

 

Steve Winwood - The Finer Things (4 CD, 1995/FLAC)

 

The Finer Things is a compilation album box set of recordings by Steve Winwood. It includes songs from his early days with The Spencer Davis Group through Traffic and Blind Faith and into his work during his solo career. 

Steve Winwood has led a long and varied career, recording everything from straight R&B and jazz-flavored rock to folk and pop. Over the course of four discs, The Finer Things chronicles the entirety of his career, beginning with the Spencer Davis Group, through Traffic and Blind Faith, right until his successful solo career. It includes all of the hits and many of his finest album tracks, yet the overall approach is rather exhausting -- the rarities are rarely illuminating, they're just there for the sake of being there. Nevertheless, it is a worthwhile purchase for anyone wanting a comprehensive picture of Winwood in all of his various guises.