ELVIS PRESLEY Essential Elvis (1986 German 23-track vinyl compilation LP featuring previously unreleased versions of tracks recorded for Elvis' first three movies: Jailhouse Rock, Love Me Tender & Loving You. Housed in a wide-spined glossy gatefold picture sleeve with movie stills inside. The sleeve shows edgewear whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play PL89979) more...
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JIMI HENDRIX The Essential Jimi Hendrix (1978 UK 22-track double compilation LP, gatefold picture sleeve with biography information inside. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl has one or two superficial paper scuffs but shows only minor signs of play) more...
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JIMI HENDRIX The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volume Two (1979 UK 9-track LP compilation, picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little edge wear & the vinyl is in Excellent condition with only light signs of play) more...
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TANGERINE DREAM The Essential Collection (2006 UK 11-track 2-CD album set, Tangerine Dream are the German avant-garde progressive masters who bridge the gap between atmospheric space rock and electronic dance. In the course of a 3-decade career they have proved themselves to be the definitive art-rock pioneers. This set brings together highlights from the band's 10 most important album releases, over 140 minutes playing time in total! Although not sealed, the outer slipcase shows a more...
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MERCURY REV The Essential Mercury Rev: Stillness Breathes 1991 - 2006 (2006 UK limited edition 32-track 2-CD album set from one of the most influential bands of the last two decades, comprising a veritable collection of their hits & finest moments including Holes, Goddess On A Hiway, In A Funny Way, Car Wash Hair, Chasing A Bee, Opus 40 and Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp [Chemical Brothers Remix] plus an assortment of rarities, remixes and genius moments with guest appearances from Sean O'Hagan, Robert Creeley & Alan Vega. Housed in a deluxe fold-out digipak picture sleeve with integral picture booklet VVR1041828) more...
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JIMMY RUSHING The Essential Jimmy Rushing (1974 UK 16-track double LP compilation, from the larger-than-life Rushing. Contains classic 1954-57 recordings which include 'Evenin' and 'Boogie Woogie', the first two numbers Rushing made in Count Basie's band. The gatefold picture sleeve shows minimal ring wear & the vinyl discs grade VG+/EX- with some light paper scuffs & minor hairlines not affecting play VJD556) more...
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MERCURY REV The Essential: Stillness Breathes 1991-2006 (2006 UK 32-track promotional 2-CD album set comprising a veritable collection of their hits & finest moments from one of the most influential bands of the last 2 decades including Holes, InA Funny Way, Car Wash Hair, Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp - Chemical Brothers Remix, plus an assortment of rarities, remixes and genius moments with guest appearances from Sean O'Hagan, Robert Creeley & sleeve VVR1041822P)Alan Vega, custom gatef more...
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BILLY BRAGG Must I Paint You A Picture?: The Essential (2003 UK Cooking Vinyl 50-track promotional triple CD-R set comprising a two-disc collection of greatest hits including A New England, Levi Stubbs' Tears, St. Monday and more plus a Bonus10-track CD of rarities. All three custom printed discs are housed within a clear PVC gatefold wallet with a wrap-around picture / tracklisting insert) more...
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MIKE OLDFIELD The Essential Mike Oldfield (1997 Korean 14-track picture CD featuring excerpts from Tubular Bells, Hergest Ridge, Ommadawn & Incantations, picture sleeve, Korean insert + obi-strip) more...
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JANIS JOPLIN 18 Essential Songs (Deleted official Brazilian only limited edition 18-track 'Best Of The Best Gold' series CD including Move Over, Mercedes Benz, Get It While You Can, Trust Me and Me And Bobby McGee, complete with picture sleeve and housed in a unique die-cut slipcase sleeve) more...
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DIXIE CHICKS The Essential Dixie Chicks (Official 2010 US Columbia/Legacy label 30-track advance promotional TWO CD-R acetate set, featuring a career-spanning collection of chart-topping hits, classic tracks and personal favourites selected by group.Custom printed discs and title/tracklisting inlays) more...
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JIMI HENDRIX The Essential Jimi Hendrix (1978 Japanese 22-track double LP compilation, housed in a cream & lilac gatefold sleeve with 12-page Japanese booklet, a six-page fold-out insert with lyrics & Pete Frame style 'Rock Family Tree', & a'Super Rock Guitarists' picture obi. Also enclosed is a bonus 1-sided 7" single featuring an 8:45 version of Gloria with silk picture jacket. The packaging is in Excellent condition with just the lightest scuffing & foxing in places under close more...
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MS TRINITI Essential Raga Hop (2008 Japanese-only promotional 19-track enhanced 2-CD set album sample, issued to radio and journalists ahead of actual release. Features an exclusive CD-Rom video for the song Naked Truth plus a second disc containing a Non-Stop Megamix in the 'Ragga Hop' style by DJ You-Na and Kaz Miyayama. Custom printed inner rim of disc complete with picture sleeve, two fold-out Japanese/English lyric sheets plus unique promo-stickered back insert and obi-strip TOCP more...
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ELO The Essential Electric Light Orchestra (Sealed 2003 Japanese 15-track CD compilation, compiling the best work from the legendary group, including the all-time classics 'Mr Blue Sky', 'Sweet Talkin' Woman' & 'Livin' Thing', sealed picture sleeve with Japanese/English lyric booklet & obi strip MHCP-27) more...
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EELS Meet The EELS: Essential EELS 1996 - 2006 Vol. 1 (Official 2007 US Geffen Records label advance promotional acetate set. Comprising of a 24-track digitally remastered CD-R for the full album which draws tracks from the debut LP 'Beautiful Freak' through to 'Blinking Lights & Other Revelations' plus previously unreleased 'Climbing To The Moon [Jon Brion remix]', a live version of 'Dirty Girl' & 'I Need Some Sleep' from 'Shrek 2' soundtrack. Also includes an NTSC DVD-R featuring vi more...
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CAROLE KING The Essential Carole King (2010 US promotional advance Double CD-R set of the 33-track compilation set, divided into 'The Singer' and 'The Songwriter' discs including the hits 'It Might As Well Rain Until September' 'It's Too Late' and 'I Feel The Earth Move', plus King-penned hits; 'Pleasant Valley Sunday' [The Monkees], 'The Loco-Motion' [Little Eva] and '[You Make Me Feel Like] A Natural Woman' [Aretha Franklin], custom printed discs with tracklisting inserts) more...
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DOROTHY SQUIRES The Essential Dorothy Squires (1972 UK blue & black Starline label 16-track stereo vinyl LP featuring original recordings issued between 1946 and '62, front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve has only minor storage wear and the vinyl appears barely played SRS5114) more...
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STEVIE WONDER Essential Stevie Wonder (1987 Japanese 39-track 2-CD set featuring a great compilation of material from 1962-1971 [and one from 1977] including My Cherie Amour, We Can Work It Out, Hey Harmonica Man, High Heel Sneakers and more. Housed in a fat double case with picture sleeve and back tracklisting insert and lyric lyric booklet plus obi-strip R28M-1008~09) more...
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KORN The Essential Korn (Official 2011 US Epic/Legacy label 28-track advance promotional double CD-R acetate comprising of a comprehensive career-spanning collection of songs, includes singles to fan-favorites from all 9 studio albums including Freak On A Leash, Here To Stay, Twisted Transistor. As well as non-LP tracks such as Proud and Jingle Balls. Custom printed discs each housed in this own wallet sleeve with a custom title/tracklisting insert) more...
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JOSE CARRERAS The Essential Jose Carreras (1991 UK digital stereo LP, featuring highlights from across Carreras' career, as he performs the works of Puccini, Leoncavallo, Donizetti, Verdi, Bernstein, Tosti & Franck, glossy picture sleeve withextensive notes. Both the sleeve & vinyl are near mint 432692-1) more...
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MARC BOLAN & T.REX The Essential Collection (2002 UK 24-track CD album featuring a comprehensive collection of the glam rockers greatest hits including the chart topping 'Telegram Sam' and Get It On', picture sleeve) more...
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MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT The Essential Collection (1997 UK 19-track CD featuring a collection of their best loved hits & more, fold out picture sleeve with biography notes HMNCD014) more...
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PETE ATKIN Master Of The Revels: The Essential Pete Atkin (1977 UK 14-track compilation LP, picture sleeve. Great collection of songs recorded by the singer songwriter most notable for his collaborations with Australian broadcaster/writer Clive James. The sleeve shows very little wear and the vinyl appears barely played PL25041) more...
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TAURUS BOYZ featuring KEVIN HENRY You Are The One (Essential Club Mix) (1988 UK 3-track 12" vinyl single, also including Instrumental & Dubpella mixes, picture sleeve COOLX159) more...
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VARIOUS ARTISTS Constellation - An Introduction To Essential Stereo (1972 UK 12-track vinyl LP, includes tracks by Semprini, Norrie Paramor, The Shadows and Brian Fahey doing At The Sign Of The Swingin' Cymbal, best known as the Pick Of The Pops theme - alright?! front laminated picture sleeve MFP5263) more...
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MICHAEL JACKSON The Essential Collection (2008 UK 15-track CD compilation album, featuring all the classic early songs including One Day In Your Life, Rockin' Robin, Ben and more. This version was released exclusively through the now, sadly closed UK high street chain Woolworths, with a unique picture sleeve and part of the stores 'Worth It!' series WITUN107) more...
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ELVIS PRESLEY The Essential Elvis Presley (2016 UK/EU 28-track double album 2-LP pressed on black vinyl, a career-spanning retrospective of 28 essential Elvis classics remastered from the original sources by Vic Anesini at Sony Music Studios,NYC. Single-pocket picture sleeve, factory sealed. Recommended) more...
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VARIOUS ARTISTS The Essential Music Festival '96 (1996 UK 8" x 11½" 50-page programme for the Brighton-based festival which took place between 25th to 27th May 1996, with a line-up including Prodigy, Underworld, Super Furry Animals and others,contains biographies, site information and lots of great photographs. Although it shows light evidence of having been folded in half, the cover shows just a little light wear only) more...
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JERRY LEE LEWIS The Essential One & Only Jerry Lee Lewis (1989 UK 20-track vinyl compilation LP, picture sleeve. All the hits and more on this super rockin' collection from the legendary rock 'n' roller. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinylhas little sign of play MODEM1043) more...
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MARC BOLAN & T.REX The Essential Collection (1995 UK 24-track CD compilation featuring all the tracks you will ever need, including 20th Century Boy, Get It On, Jeepster, Ride A White Swan & Debora - Original Full Length Version and more, picture sleeve with sleeve notes by Mark Paytreess) more...
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