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The Beatles [White Album] [50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]
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The Beatles [White Album] [50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]
by The Beatles
November 9, 2018
The six CD and 1 Blu-ray box set for the rock band's 1968 multi-platinum album features a new mix by producer Giles Martin and Sam Okell, as well as 27 acoustic demos (the Esher Demos) and 50 session takes.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
8.0
Led Zeppelin IV [Remastered]
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Led Zeppelin IV [Remastered]
by Led Zeppelin
October 28, 2014
The 1971 untitled fourth studio release for the British rock band was reissued and remastered with deluxe versions including a disc of unreleased instrumentals and alternate mixes.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
8.6
G Stands for Go-Betweens, Vol. 2 [Box Set]
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G Stands for Go-Betweens, Vol. 2 [Box Set]
by The Go-Betweens
December 13, 2019
The box set features the three full-length albums released between 1985 and 89 on vinyl, as well as a double album of a previously unreleased live concert recorded in London in 1987, plus five CDs of rare tracks, demos, and radio sessions from the Australian indie rock band.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
4.5
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vols. 1 & 2 [Reissue]
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vols. 1 & 2 [Reissue]
by Ray Charles
February 22, 2019
The reissue of Ray Charles' 1962 albums is the first time they have been released digitally.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
5.9
Exile On Main Street [Reissue]
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Exile On Main Street [Reissue]
by The Rolling Stones
May 18, 2010
A reissue of the band's 1972 double album is long overdue, as Exile captures a time when they became one of the greatest rock-and-roll bands in the world.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
8.1
OK Computer: OKNOTOK 1997-2017
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OK Computer: OKNOTOK 1997-2017
by Radiohead
June 23, 2017
The remaster of the rock band's 1997 third album features eight B-sides, as well as original studio recordings of three previously unreleased tracks: “I Promise,” “Lift,” and “Man Of War.”
Metascore:
100
User Score:
9.0
Ramones [40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
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Ramones [40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
by Ramones
September 9, 2016
The remastered reissue of the 1976 debut release from the punk rock band features a mono mix, outtakes, demos, eight unreleased tracks, and a recording of a concert at Hollywood's The Roxy.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
8.2
Pinkerton (Deluxe Edition)
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Pinkerton (Deluxe Edition)
by Weezer
November 2, 2010
The Rivers Cuomo-led rock band's second album has been remastered and includes B-sides, as well as 16 other unreleased tracks on the two-disc set.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
9.0
Revolver Special Edition (Super Deluxe) [Box Set]
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Revolver Special Edition (Super Deluxe) [Box Set]
by The Beatles
October 28, 2022
The special edition of The Beatles' 1966 album includes a five-disc, a 2-disc and digital releases. The five-disc version features a new stereo and Dolby Atmos mix (digital only) by producer Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell; the original mono mix; 28 early takes from the sessions and three home demos; a four-track EP with newly remastered and remixes of “Paperback Writer” and “Rain”, as well as a 100-page book.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
7.0
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]
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London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]
by The Clash
September 21, 2004
The landmark double album from Mick Jones, Joe Strummer & co. returns in a greatly expanded format, with a second disc ("The Vanilla Tapes") containing previously unreleased demos which are either primitive versions of songs from the album, or in a few cases, songs that don't show up on any Clash recording. Also included is a DVD with three videos and a Don Letts-directed documentary.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
8.9
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [50th Anniversary Edition Deluxe Version]
100
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [50th Anniversary Edition Deluxe Version]
by The Beatles
May 26, 2017
The reissue of the British rock band's eighth studio release features Giles Martin's new stereo album remix, sourced from the original, mono mix from the four-track masters. The deluxe edition also includes a second CD containing Martin's stereo mixes for "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane," plus previously unreleased alternate takes for all the album's 13 tracks. The Special Collector's Anniversary Edition adds another CD of additional recordings from the studio sessions, a CD of the remastered original mono mixes of the album, a DVD and Blu-ray with 5.1 surround/high resolution audio mixes of the album, "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane," 4K restored original promotional films for "Strawberry Fields Forever," "Penny Lane," and "A Day In The Life," the restored 1992 documentary film "The Making of Sgt. Pepper," and a 144-page hardcover book.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
8.6
What's Going On [40th Anniversary Edition]
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What's Going On [40th Anniversary Edition]
by Marvin Gaye
May 31, 2011
Considered one of the best soul albums ever released, What's Going On has been reissued and remastered with 28 bonus tracks.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
8.9
Live and Dangerous [Super Deluxe Edition]
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Live and Dangerous [Super Deluxe Edition]
by Thin Lizzy
January 20, 2023
The eight-disc box set features a remaster of Thin Lizzy's 1978 live album as well as new mixes of seven live shows recorded between 1976-1978 with 63 previously unreleased tracks, plus a 48-page booklet.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
6.9
Sticky Fingers [Deluxe Edition]
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Sticky Fingers [Deluxe Edition]
by The Rolling Stones
June 9, 2015
The deluxe reissue of the rock band's remastered 1971 release features alternative versions of five songs (including Brown Sugar with Eric Clapton) and five live tracks from The Roadhouse. [The Super Deluxe version includes an additional 13 live tracks from the University of Leeds.]
Metascore:
100
User Score:
6.4
1999 [Super Deluxe Edition]
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1999 [Super Deluxe Edition]
by Prince
November 29, 2019
The reissue of the pop artist's fifth studio release was remastered and includes b-sides, alternates mixes, 23 previously unreleased studio tracks recorded between November 1981 and January 1983, a complete live audio performance of the 1999 tour recorded in Detroit, MI on November 30, 1982, and a DVD of his performance at the Houston Summit on December 29, 1982.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
5.9
Doolittle 25
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Doolittle 25
by Pixies
December 2, 2014
The Pixies 1989 album is reissued with demos, B-sides and two complete Peel session.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
8.8
Purple Rain [Deluxe Expanded Edition]
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Purple Rain [Deluxe Expanded Edition]
by Prince and the Revolution
June 23, 2017
The remaster of the 1984 soundtrack overseen by Prince himself features 11 unreleased tracks, a disc of B-sides and single edits as well as a DVD of the March 1985 concert at Syracuse's Carrier Dome.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
8.1
Tim: Let it Bleed Edition [Box Set]
99
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Tim: Let it Bleed Edition [Box Set]
by The Replacements
September 22, 2023
The deluxe reissue of The Replacements' 1985 album Tim includes a new mix by Ed Stasium, 50 previously unheard tracks and the entire January 1986 concert at Chicago's Cabaret Metro.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
tbd
Tago Mago [40th Anniversary Edition]
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Tago Mago [40th Anniversary Edition]
by Can
November 15, 2011
This 40th Anniversary remastered edition of the 1971 krautrock classic features all of the original artwork from the UK release. It also includes a bonus CD of 50 minutes of remastered and previously unreleased material recorded in 1972. Tago Mago was recorded in Schloss Norvenich, a castle near Cologne owned by an eccentric art collector. It has been hailed by All Music as "One of the best albums ever, period."
Metascore:
99
User Score:
8.4
The Queen Is Dead [Deluxe Edition)
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The Queen Is Dead [Deluxe Edition)
by The Smiths
October 20, 2017
A new remaster of the original 1986 releases, a disc of demos, alternative takes, and B-sides as well as a disc called Live In Boston which was recorded at the Great Woods Center For The Performing Arts on August 5, 1986. The Super Deluxe Edition includes a DVD with The Queen Is Dead – A Film By Derek Jarman and the 2017 master in 96kHz/24-bit PCM stereo.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
8.6
The Basement Tapes Complete: The Bootleg Series Vol. 11
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The Basement Tapes Complete: The Bootleg Series Vol. 11
by Bob Dylan
November 4, 2014
The six disc box set contains the restored and most complete collection of the 1967 recording sessions from Bob Dylan And The Band.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
7.7
The Complete Columbia Album Collection
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The Complete Columbia Album Collection
by Johnny Cash
December 4, 2012
The 63 discs collection collects all 59 albums plus two compilations from Columbia Records by the country music legend.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
7.4
Sign O' the Times [Deluxe Edition]
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Sign O' the Times [Deluxe Edition]
by Prince
September 25, 2020
The re-release of the pop legend's 1987 double album features a remaster by Bernie Grundman and a disc of single mixes/edits. A super deluxe box set adds three discs of previously unreleased music from the vault, a recording from a 1987 concert in Utrecht's Stadium Galgenwaard, a DVD of 1987 New Year's Eve concert at Paisley Park, and a 120-page hardcover book with previously unseen handwritten lyrics.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
6.6
Live in Europe 1967: Best of the Bootleg, Vol. 1
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Live in Europe 1967: Best of the Bootleg, Vol. 1
by Miles Davis
September 20, 2011
The three-CD and DVD set collects some of the radio and TV recordings of the jazz legend and his ensemble from 1967.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
6.4
Band on the Run [50th Anniversary Edition]
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Band on the Run [50th Anniversary Edition]
by Paul McCartney & Wings
February 2, 2024
The 50th Anniversary release of Paul McCartney & Wings' 1973 album includes a disc of previously unreleased "underdubbed" mixes of the nine tracks.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
tbd
American Dreamer [Box Set]
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American Dreamer [Box Set]
by Laura Nyro
September 10, 2021
The eight LP box set includes seven of Laura Nyro's albums released between 1967-1978, a LP with rare tracks and live recordings as well as a 36-page book.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
tbd
Ten Freedom Summers
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Ten Freedom Summers
by Wadada Leo Smith
May 22, 2012
The four-disc set from the jazz trumpeter was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
4.1
Girly-Sound to Guyville [Box Set]
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Girly-Sound to Guyville [Box Set]
by Liz Phair
May 4, 2018
The remastered and reissue of the singer-songwriter's 1993 debut Matador Records release Exile In Guyville includes her three Girly-Sound cassettes: Yo Yo Buddy Yup Yup Word to Ya Muthuh, Girls! Girls! Girls!, and Sooty.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
6.2
Rumours [35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
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Rumours [35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
by Fleetwood Mac
January 29, 2013
The 1997 Grammy-winning album is reissued as an expanded and deluxe edition box set. The set includes live recordings from the 1977 world tour, outtakes from recording sessions, demos, and a DVD with the documentary, "The Rosebud Film."
Metascore:
99
User Score:
9.0
Abbey Road [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
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Abbey Road [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
by The Beatles
September 27, 2019
The 50th Anniversary release of the Beatles 1969 album features stereo mixes by Giles Martin and Sam Okell and a disc of demos and session outtakes. A super deluxe includes an additional disc of demos and session outtakes, a coffee table book, and a Blu-ray disc of the Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround and his-res stereo mixes of the album.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
9.1
Music from Big Pink [50th Anniversary]
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Music from Big Pink [50th Anniversary]
by The Band
August 31, 2018
The re-release of the 1968 debut of the roots rock group features a new stereo mix produced by Bob Clearmountain as well as a previously unreleased a cappella track, six outtakes and alternative versions.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
7.9
The Bootleg Series, Vol. 12: The Cutting Edge 1965-1966
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The Bootleg Series, Vol. 12: The Cutting Edge 1965-1966
by Bob Dylan
November 6, 2015
The 12th release in the singer-songwriter's Bootleg series features outtakes, rehearsal, alternative versions and unreleased songs from 1965 and 1966, when he was recording Bringing It All back Home, Highway 61 Revisited, and the Blonde on Blonde albums.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
7.4
Spiderland [Box Set]
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Spiderland [Box Set]
by Slint
April 15, 2014
The remastered 1991 sophomore studio release for the math rock band includes a 104-page book, 14 unreleased demos and outakes; and a DVD of the Lance Bangs film, Breadcrumb Trail.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
8.9
Late Night Tales
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Late Night Tales
by David Holmes
October 28, 2016
The latest Late Night Tales collection features nine exclusive tracks from the electronic producer from Belfast.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
6.1
Metal Box [Super Deluxe Edition]
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Metal Box [Super Deluxe Edition]
by Public Image Ltd.
October 28, 2016
The digitally remastered and reissued of the British post-punk band's second album features B-sides, BBC sessions, a 1979 live recording at Russell's Club (The Factory) in Manchester as well as rare and unreleased mixes.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
4.6
The Velvet Underground [45th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]
98
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The Velvet Underground [45th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]
by The Velvet Underground
November 24, 2014
The Velvet Underground's third release is remastered with alternate mixes including the original, Lou Reed's "Closet mix," and the mono mix; live recording from San Francisco's The Matrix club in 1969; and a disc of songs recorded in New York's Record Plant in 1969 for it proposed fourth album for MGM.
Metascore:
98
User Score:
8.0
Blue Lines: 2012 Mix/Master
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Blue Lines: 2012 Mix/Master
by Massive Attack
November 19, 2012
The groundbreaking 1991 debut album for British trip-hop duo Massive Attack is reissued and remastered.
Metascore:
98
User Score:
8.9
Graceland [25th Anniversary Edition]
98
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Graceland [25th Anniversary Edition]
by Paul Simon
June 5, 2012
The 25th anniversary release of Paul Simon's Grammy-winning album includes demos, alternative versions of songs, live tracks from the Graceland world tour, and the documentary, "Under African Skies."
Metascore:
98
User Score:
8.1
Fetch the Bolt Cutters
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Fetch the Bolt Cutters
by Fiona Apple
April 17, 2020
The fifth full-length studio release for the alternative singer-songwriter was self-produced and features contributions from Davíd Garza, Sebastian Steinberg, and Amy Aileen Wood.
Metascore:
98
User Score:
8.1
Led Zeppelin III [Remastered]
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Led Zeppelin III [Remastered]
by Led Zeppelin
June 3, 2014
The 1970 third studio album from the British rock band was reissued and remastered with deluxe versions including a disc of unreleased outtakes and mixes.
Metascore:
98
User Score:
8.9
Houses of the Holy [Remastered]
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Houses of the Holy [Remastered]
by Led Zeppelin
October 28, 2014
The 1973 fifth studio release for the British rock band was reissued and remastered with deluxe versions including a disc of unreleased instrumentals and alternate mixes.
Metascore:
98
User Score:
8.8
From Caplan to Belsize
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From Caplan to Belsize
by Muncie Girls
March 4, 2016
The debut full-length release for the British punk trio was produced and recorded by Lewis Johns.
Metascore:
98
User Score:
6.0
Sound System [Box Set]
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Sound System [Box Set]
by The Clash
September 10, 2013
The 9-disc box set collects together five remastered studio albums; three discs of demos, b-sides, outtakes, rare tracks, and unreleased tracks; a DVD containing live performances, interviews, and music videos; reprints of fanzines, stickers, badges, dogtags, and a poster in a boom box-shaped set.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
8.2
Coltrane '58: The Prestige Recordings [Box Set]
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Coltrane '58: The Prestige Recordings [Box Set]
by John Coltrane
March 29, 2019
The five-disc box set features remastered chronological sessions from 1958 by the jazz saxophonist and a 75-page book with photographs and liner notes by Grammy-winning American music historian Ashley Kahn.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
6.9
Physical Graffiti [Remastered]
97
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Physical Graffiti [Remastered]
by Led Zeppelin
February 24, 2015
The remastered release of the 1975 double-album from the British rock band features a disc of unreleased mixes.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
8.5
Picture of Bunny Rabbit
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Picture of Bunny Rabbit
by Arthur Russell
June 23, 2023
The compilation features nine unreleased tracks from avant-garde/experimental cellist Arthur Russell, who passed away in 1992.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
7.7
SMiLE
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SMiLE
by Brian Wilson
September 28, 2004
Well, better 37 years late than never. Originally intended to be the Beach Boys' 1967 follow-up to their legendary 'Pet Sounds,' 'Smile' was finally recorded as originally intended in April 2004 by Wilson and his current band, including co-songwriter Van Dyke Parks.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
7.9
Van Lear Rose
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Van Lear Rose
by Loretta Lynn
April 27, 2004
It's been over 40 years since she released her first album (and four since her last, 2000's 'Still Country'), but the coal miner's daughter returns to the spotlight with this 13-track effort (all Lynn-penned originals), produced by The White Stripes' Jack White.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
8.4
Lucinda Williams [Reissue]
97
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Lucinda Williams [Reissue]
by Lucinda Williams
January 14, 2014
The remastered reissue of the singer's self-titled third release, considered by some as one of the first Americana albums, includes 20 live tracks.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
7.9
The Greatest Generation
97
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The Greatest Generation
by The Wonder Years
May 14, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the Philadelphia pop-punk band was produced by Steve Evetts.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
8.8
The Early Years 1967-1972 [Box Set]
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The Early Years 1967-1972 [Box Set]
by Pink Floyd
November 11, 2016
The massive compilation box set (33 discs) of the British rock band includes non-album singles, remixes, live recordings, unreleased studio and radio sessions.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
8.1
Kid A Mnesia
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Kid A Mnesia
by Radiohead
November 5, 2021
The reissue of Radiohead's 2000 album Kid A and 2001's Amnesiac includes a disc of alternative takes and B-sides as well as two previously unreleased tracks.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
8.5
Suede [30th Anniversary Edition]
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Suede [30th Anniversary Edition]
by Suede
July 7, 2023
The self-titled debut from Britpop band [The London] Suede was remastered and remixed by Phil Kinrade and overseen by Ed Buller. It includes nine B-sides as well as a cover of The Pretenders' "Brass in Pocket."
Metascore:
97
User Score:
tbd
Led Zeppelin I [Remastered]
97
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Led Zeppelin I [Remastered]
by Led Zeppelin
June 3, 2014
The release of the debut album from the British rock band was reissued and remastered with deluxe versions including a disc of live tracks from its October 1969 concert in Paris.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
9.0
How The West Was Won
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How The West Was Won
by Led Zeppelin
May 27, 2003
About 30 years too late, Led Zeppelin fans finally have a good live album to add to their collections. This 3-disc set is culled from live performances in Los Angeles and Long Beach in June 1972, and includes a 25-minute version of "Dazed and Confused," and a 23-minute take on "Whole Lotta Love."
Metascore:
97
User Score:
8.9
Electric Ladyland [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
97
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Electric Ladyland [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
November 9, 2018
The remastered of the 1968 album includes a disc of early demos and outtakes, the soundboard recording of the September 14, 1968 Hollywood Bowl concert and a dvd of the 90-minute documentary on the making of Electric Ladyland.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
8.9
To Pimp A Butterfly
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To Pimp A Butterfly
by Kendrick Lamar
March 16, 2015
The third full-length studio release from the hip hop artist features guest appearances from Bilal, George Clinton, James Fauntleroy, Ronald Isley, Rapsody, Snoop Dogg, Thundercat, and Anna Wise.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
9.0
Ghosteen
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Ghosteen
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
October 4, 2019
The 17th full-length studio release for Australian rock band is influenced in part by the accidental death of Nick Cave's 15-year old son in 2015 and is considered the third and final part of trilogy of albums that includes 2013's Push the Sky Away and 2016's Skeleton Tree.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.6
Little Match Girl Passion
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Little Match Girl Passion
by David Lang
June 9, 2009
Co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall and the Perth Theater and Concert Hall, the recording of David Lang's The Little Match Girl Passion won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize in Music.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
6.4
The Band [50th Anniversary Edition]
96
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The Band [50th Anniversary Edition]
by The Band
November 15, 2019
The 50th Anniversary reissue of The band's second album includes 13 outtakes, with six never before released and their Woodstock set.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
7.0
Keep An Eye On The Sky
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Keep An Eye On The Sky
by Big Star
September 15, 2009
The four disc set contains demos, mixes, alternative versions of songs, and a 1973 concert in Memphis from the '70s cult band.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
7.3
Automatic for the People [25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
96
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Automatic for the People [25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
by R.E.M.
November 10, 2017
The 25th Anniversary release of alternative rock band's eighth full-length studio album features a remastered mix in Dolby Atmos by Scott Litt and engineer Clif Norrellin as well as the full live recording from a set at Athens, Georgia's 40 Watt Club in 1992. The deluxe edition also includes a disc of 20 previously unreleased demos, a Blu-ray disc of music videos and a 60-page book.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.4
Vol. 4 [Super Deluxe Edition] [Box Set]
96
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Vol. 4 [Super Deluxe Edition] [Box Set]
by Black Sabbath
February 12, 2021
The remaster of the British heavy metal band's 1972 album includes previously unreleased studio outtakes, alternative takes, false starts, and 16 live tracks from several concerts from March 1973.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.2
Siamese Dream [Deluxe Edition]
96
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Siamese Dream [Deluxe Edition]
by The Smashing Pumpkins
November 29, 2011
The deluxe edition of the remastered second album for the Smashing Pumpkins includes a disc of unreleased/rare tracks and a DVD of a 1993 concert at Chicago's The Metro.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
9.1
The Who Sell Out [Super Deluxe Edition] [Box Set]
96
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The Who Sell Out [Super Deluxe Edition] [Box Set]
by The Who
April 23, 2021
The Who's 1967 album is remastered from the original stereo and mono masters and includes 47 previously unreleased songs, mixes, outtakes, and demos.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
tbd
Bloodstone & Diamonds
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Bloodstone & Diamonds
by Machine Head
November 10, 2014
The eighth full-length release for the metal quartet was produced by band frontman Robb Flynn and Juan Urteaga.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
7.8
Tunes 2011-2019
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Tunes 2011-2019
by Burial
December 6, 2019
The two-disc compilation from the electronic producer features songs originally released on EPs between 2011-2019.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.5
You Can Make Me Dance, Sing or Anything: 1970-1975 [Box Set]
96
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You Can Make Me Dance, Sing or Anything: 1970-1975 [Box Set]
by Faces
August 28, 2015
The five-disc box set of the British rock band led by Rod Stewart and guitarist Ron Wood includes remasters of the band's four studio albums, plus a disc that features BBC Sessions, outtakes, alternates takes, and live tracks.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.0
Fully Qualified Survivor
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Fully Qualified Survivor
by Michael Chapman
February 22, 2011
The remastered second album for the British singer-songwriter features guitarist Mick Ronson (who would later work with David Bowie).
Metascore:
96
User Score:
5.8
Histoire de Melody Nelson
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Histoire de Melody Nelson
by Serge Gainsbourg
March 24, 2009
The US release of Serge Gainsbourg's 1971 album featuring Jane Birkin in the classic Ballade de Melody Nelson.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.0
The SMiLE Sessions
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The SMiLE Sessions
by The Beach Boys
November 1, 2011
The collection of sessions from the never-released SMiLe album are finally released together after many years of parts of the collection being released through bootlegs or legally on other album collections.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.9
The Warner Bros. Years [Box Set]
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The Warner Bros. Years [Box Set]
by Steve Earle
June 25, 2013
The box set for the Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter contains 1995's Grammy-nominated Train a Comin', 1996's I Feel Alright, and 1997's El Corazon, as well as the unreleased Live at the Polk Theater concert album from 1995 and To Hell and Back, a DVD of a concert at Tennessee's Cold Creek Correctional Facility in 1996.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
tbd
National Treasures: The Complete Singles
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National Treasures: The Complete Singles
by Manic Street Preachers
November 8, 2011
This compilation was released in honor of the 21st anniversary of the Welsh alternative rock band's first major label single and features 38 tracks.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.6
Fountain Baby
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Fountain Baby
by Amaarae
June 9, 2023
The second full-length release from American-Ghanian singer Amaarae features executive production with KZDidIt and Kyu Steed.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.8
If I don't make it, I love u
95
75.

If I don't make it, I love u
by Still House Plants
April 12, 2024
The third full-length release from London-based rock trio Still House Plants was recorded by producers Shaun Crook and Darren Clark.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
tbd
American Radical Patriot [Box Set]
95
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American Radical Patriot [Box Set]
by Woody Guthrie
October 22, 2013
The seven-disc set collects the folk singer's sessions recorded by Alan Lomax for the Library of Congress plus songs he wrote for the Bonneville Power Administration, the Office of War Information, and VD education.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
5.9
The Smithsonian Folkways Collection [Box Set]
95
77.

The Smithsonian Folkways Collection [Box Set]
by Lead Belly
February 24, 2015
The box set of the Louisiana folk/blues artist Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter features 16 unreleased songs.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.6
DAMN.
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78.

DAMN.
by Kendrick Lamar
April 14, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Rihanna, U2, and Zacari.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.4
Stankonia
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79.

Stankonia
by Outkast
October 31, 2000
Featuring the hit singles "B.O.B." and "Ms. Jackson," 'Stankonia' was a commercial and critical hit for the innovative Atlanta hip-hop duo of Dré and Big Boi.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.7
Led Zeppelin II [Remastered]
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Led Zeppelin II [Remastered]
by Led Zeppelin
June 3, 2014
The release of the second album from the British rock band was reissued and remastered with deluxe versions including a disc of alternative mixes, an unreleased track named "La La," and the backing track to "Thank You."
Metascore:
95
User Score:
9.0
Déjà Vu [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
95
81.

Déjà Vu [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
May 14, 2021
The 50th anniversary reissue of the group's second album includes 38 previously unreleased demos, alternative mixes, and outtakes.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
tbd
Master of Puppets [Remastered & Expanded Edition]
95
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Master of Puppets [Remastered & Expanded Edition]
by Metallica
November 10, 2017
The remastered release for the third full-length studio release of the heavy metal band features demos, mixes, interviews and live tracks from six different tour dates. A deluxe box set includes a book, five complete soundboard recordings of five previously unreleased gigs, a fan recording of another show on cassette, and two DVDs of interviews and two other concerts.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
9.2
Rough and Rowdy Ways
95
83.

Rough and Rowdy Ways
by Bob Dylan
June 19, 2020
The first new studio release of new music for the singer-songwriter in eight years.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.6
Black Messiah
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84.

Black Messiah
by D'Angelo
December 15, 2014
The first release in 14 years for the R&B singer features songs co-written with Q-Tip and Kendra Foster as well as co-production from James Gadson, Pino Palladino,and Questlove.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.8
Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired
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85.

Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired
by Joyce Manor
April 3, 2012
The second album for the California punk-pop band is only nine tracks and 13 minutes long.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.2
Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die (world war)
95
86.

Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die (world war)
by Jaimie Branch
August 25, 2023
The posthumous release from jazz trumpeter Jaimie Branch was recorded in April 2022 and completed by her family, her band and label after her death in August 2022.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.8
Wildflowers & All The Rest
95
87.

Wildflowers & All The Rest
by Tom Petty
October 16, 2020
The remaster of the rock artist's 1994 solo album includes 10 songs cut from the original release. The deluxe four-disc edition adds a disc with 15 demos tracks and a disc of 14 live recordings.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
6.8
Smash: The Singles 1985-2020 [Box Set]
95
88.

Smash: The Singles 1985-2020 [Box Set]
by Pet Shop Boys
June 16, 2023
The 55-track compilation of singles from synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys are newly remastered and a Blu-ray set adds 66 music videos.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.6
Definitely Maybe [Remastered]
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Definitely Maybe [Remastered]
by Oasis
May 19, 2014
The remastered reissue of the debut release from the Britpop band led by Liam and Noel Gallagher. The deluxe edition includes a disc of demos, live performances, and B-sides.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.8
Lovely Creatures: The Best of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, 1984-2014 [Box Set]
95
90.

Lovely Creatures: The Best of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, 1984-2014 [Box Set]
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
May 5, 2017
The 45-track best-of compilation for the alternative rock band includes a DVD featuring two hours of footage of interviews, live concert performances, and television appearances. [The Super Deluxe version includes a 256 page book.]
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.4
Homecoming: The Live Album
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Homecoming: The Live Album
by Beyoncé
April 17, 2019
A surprise release in conjunction with her similarly titled Netflix documentary, Beyoncé's latest live album consists of 38 tracks recorded during her 2018 Coachella performances, plus a pair of new studio recordings, the Maze cover "Before I Let Go" and "I Been On."
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.9
Singles: The Definitive 45's Collection
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92.

Singles: The Definitive 45's Collection
by Sun Ra
December 9, 2016
The three-disc compilation of the 45 RPM singles released between 1952-1961 from the jazz artist.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.3
Gentlemen At 21 [Deluxe Edition]
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93.

Gentlemen At 21 [Deluxe Edition]
by The Afghan Whigs
October 28, 2014
The deluxe reissue of the 1993 major label debut release from the alternative rock band led by Greg Dulli includes unreleased demos, rare b-sides and live tracks.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.8
The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow
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94.

The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow
by Charles Lloyd
March 15, 2024
The latest full-length release from jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd features Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, and Brian Blade.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
tbd
A Comforting Notion [EP]
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95.

A Comforting Notion [EP]
by Heartworms
March 24, 2023
The debut four-track EP from Jojo Orme's post-punk project was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
tbd
Conflict Of Interest
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Conflict Of Interest
by Ghetts
February 19, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from BackRoad Gee, Dave, Giggs, Hamzaaand, Jaykae, Aida Lae, Miraa May, Pa Salieu, Emeli Sande, Moonchild Sanelly, Ed Sheeran, Skepta, Stormzy, and Wretch 32.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
6.5
Summerlong
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97.

Summerlong
by Rose City Band
June 19, 2020
The second full-length release for the music project for Wooden Shjips/Moon Duo's Ripley Johnson was mixed by John McEntire.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
5.5
Eternal Forward Motion
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98.

Eternal Forward Motion
by Employed to Serve
May 10, 2019
The third full-length release for the British metal band led by Justine Jones was produced by Lewis Johns.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.2
Appetite for Destruction: Super Deluxe Edition [Box Set]
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Appetite for Destruction: Super Deluxe Edition [Box Set]
by Guns N' Roses
June 29, 2018
The five-disc box set features the remaster of hard rock band's 1987 debut album, a disc of B-sides, the 1986 demo session at Sound City Studios, two previously unreleased tracks from sessions with Mike Clink, and a blu-ray disc which includes music videos. A 96-page hardcover book and six lithographs, three replicas of concert tickets, a copy of a video shoot flyer, a wall poster, and temporary band tattoos are also included.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.3
A Boy From Tupelo: The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings [Box Set]
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A Boy From Tupelo: The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings [Box Set]
by Elvis Presley
July 28, 2017
The three disc collection features all the known existing Elvis Presley recordings from 1953 through 1955 including demos, outtakes, live performances and alternative mixes (some of which have appeared in other box sets).
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.6
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