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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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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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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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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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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LUCIANO PAVAROTTI Essential Pavarotti Parts I & II (Rare 1992 UK double CD set comprising the 'Essential Pavarotti' Parts I & II CD albums with their accompanying booklets. Both discs are housed side-by-side in a custom designed 11" x 6½" wooden hinged mahogany box with engraved metal plaque) 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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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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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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10CC I'm Not In Love: The Essential (2016 UK triple CD set comprising 53 classic tracks including I'm Not In Love, Life Is A Minestrone, Dreadlock Holiday, I'm Mandy Fly Me, Art For Art's Sake and more plus live versions of The Wall Street Shuffle, Good Morning Judge, Waterfall, Ships Don't Disappear In The Night [Do They?], You've Got A Cold, I'm Not In Love and Dreadlock Holiday. All three discs are housed within the tri-fold digipak picture sleeve SPECESS003) more...
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ABBA The Essential Collection (2012 UK/EU 32-track 2-CD compilation, housed in a double album jewel case complete with the picture sleeve booklet) more...
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CAROLE KING Tapestry (2012 US issue of the 1971 12-track LP, now as a limited numbered edition 45RPM 2LP set, pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Pallas in Germany, Carole's essential album featuring I Feel The Earth Move, You've Got A Friend and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman. Gatefold picture sleeve individually numbered in gold (#1283), still in the (opened) Pallas/hype-stickered bag. Although not sealed, both sleeve and vinyl are Near Mint ORGM-1071)
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EELS Eels So Good: Essential Eels Vol. 2 [2007-2020] (2024 UK/EU limited edition 20-track double album 2-LP set pressed on Green Translucent Vinyl -The follow-up to 2008's Meet The Eels compilation, Eels SoGood spans their catalogue from 2007 to 2020; including five tracks making their vinyl debut, three of which are previously unreleased. The gatefold picture sleeve comes complete with picture inners, a 12-page booklet and sits inside a hyp more...
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THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE ORCHESTRA Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker. The Essential Highlights (1989 UK 14-track vinyl LP, picture sleeve. Both the sleeve & vinyl are near 'as new' ROHLP002) more...
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ARVO PÄRT Essential Choral Works (2023 French 4 CD set with various ensembles conducted by Paul Hillier, presented in a lid-opening card box. This example remains in a mint condition, factory sealed from new! HMX2904087.90) more...
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BERT JANSCH The Gardener : Essential Bert Jansch 1965-71 (1992 UK 24-track CD compilation, a superb introduction to the pivotal Scottish folk-rock musician, now out of print, picture sleeve booket TDEMCD9) more...
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THE BYRDS The Essential (2009 Japanese exclusive limited edition 33-track Double Blu-Spec CD [a new audio CD format using Blu-Ray technology, playable on all CD players] set. Housed in aslightly thicker double jewel case with booklet, lyric and obi-strip SICP20188~9) more...
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FOO FIGHTERS The Essential Foo Fighters (2022 UK/EU limited edition 21-track double album 2-LP pressed on black vinyl, a full gas collection of fan favorites and hit singles including Everlong, Best Of You, All My Life, Walk, These Days, and many more. Single pocket picture sleeve, factory sealed) more...
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AVRIL LAVIGNE Essential Mixes (2010 Japanese 10-track promo sample CD, issued to radio stations and reviewers ahead of the actual release date, with a custom stamped inner rim on the disc and promo stickered back insert, complete with picturesleeve & obi-strip, still sealed from new SICP-2825) more...
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COLEMAN HAWKINS The Essential (1988 Spanish issue of the 1964 8-track stereo LP, including a live version of Hawkins' classic take on 'Body & Soul', plus the unaccompanied tenor sax solo of 'Picasso' which develops things even further. The picture sleeve shows a little wear to edges & the vinyl is near 'as new') more...
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BILL HICKS The Essential Collection (2010 UK/EU 2-CD/2-DVD box set, featuring previously unreleased material of Hicks' signature comedy, including bonus footage from Bill's personal archives comprising early performances, interviews, rare photos & the cult film Ninja Bachelor Party, complete with expired download card, mini tour log poster & 16-page booklet featuring liner notes from Henry Rollins, all housed in a fat double album jewel case with hype stickered slipcase RCD11095) more...
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FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD Essential Frankie Goes To Hollywood (2022 UK/EU triple album 3-CD set featuring 32-tracks of single hits, album tracks, B-side rarities and remixes. Highlights include The World Is My Oyster 7" Version, Warriors Attack Mix featuring Gary Moore, Warriors Turn Of The Knife Mix, the Montreux Mixes of Rage Hard and Warriors, Disneyland, Relax The Last Seven Inches, Rage Hard Freddie Bastone Remix and Watching The Wildlife Movement 2, plus many others. F more...
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NIK KERSHAW Essential Nik Kershaw (2022 UK/EU triple album 3-CD set featuring 40-tracks of single hits, album tracks, B-sides rarities and remixes. Highlights include Extended Versions of the fabulous Radio Musicola and One Step Ahead,both here on CD for the first time, Elisabeth's Eyes Extended, Don Quixote Extra Special Long Mix, Wild Horses and City Of Angels both live at Hammersmith Odeon 1984, plus many more. 3-panel fold-out picture sleeve, brand new & factory sealed. more...
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GERRY LOCKRAN The Essential Gerry Lockran (1969 UK 14-track vinyl LP, offering some fine blues workouts, including revved-up versions of 'That's Alright Mama' and 'Hoochie Coochie Man', front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve showsmoderate foxing with no splits and the vinyl has just a few light scuffs - a great VG copy! SRLP104) more...
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BOB DYLAN The Essential Bob Dylan (2010 UK 36-track double CD reissue of the 2000 compilation album including Blowin' In The Wind, The Times They Are A-Changin', Mr. Tambourine Man, Subterranean Homesick Blues, Like A Rolling Stone, All Along The Watchtower, Lay Lady Lay and more. The two disc come issued in the super jewel case with picture booklet) more...
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