THE 100 BEST ROCK AND ROLL RECORDS OF ALL TIME

by Jimmy Guterman

(published in 1992 by Citadel Press)

From Rod Stewart's Every Picture Tells a Story, to the Georgia Satellites' In the Land of Salvation and Sin, Guterman applies his razor-sharp wit and vast knowledge of rock to this rich, surprising, and challenging ranking of the 100 best rock and roll albums ever. Whether you agree or disagree with Guterman's choices, THE BEST ROCK AND ROLL RECORDS OF ALL TIME offers the most closely-observed and best-informed debate you're likely to read.

JIMMY GUTERMAN has written for Rolling Stone, Musician, and Spy. His other books include Rockin' My Life Away: Listening to Jerry Lee Lewis, Sinead, and 12 Days on the Road.

Thanks to Montse Viladot & Sergio Ferrer-Salat In Spain for supplying this list

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  1. ROD STEWART - Every Picture Tells a Story (1971)
  2. THE ROLLING STONES - Exile on Main Street (1972)
  3. VAN MORRISON - Astral Weeks (1968)
  4. JAMES BROWN - Star Time (1991)
  5. OTIS REDDING - Dictionary of Soul (1966)
  6. JERRY LEE LEWIS - Live at the Star Club (1964)
  7. ARETHA FRANKLIN - I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) (1967)
  8. CHUCK BERRY - The Chess Box (1988)

  1. PRINCE - Sign O´ The Times (1987)

  1. THE CLASH - London Calling (1979)
  2. BOB DYLAN - Ten of Swords (1985)
  3. ELVIS PRESLEY - The Complete Burbank Sessions, Vol. 1 (1968)
  4. THE BEATLES - Please Please Me (1963)
  5. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - Nebraska (1982)
  6. THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE - Radio One (1988)
  7. LONNIE MACK - The Wham! of That Memphis Man (1964)
  8. DUSTY SPRINGFIELD - Dusty in Memphis (1968)
  9. VARIOUS PERFORMERS - 1,000 Volts of Stax: Rare and Unissued Tracks from the Golden Era of Soul (1991)
  10. CARL PERKINS - The Classic Carl Perkins (1990)
  11. CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL - Willie & the Poor Boys (1969)
  12. LITTLE RICHARD - The Specialty Sessions (1989)
  13. DEREK & THE DOMINOES - Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970)
  14. RAY CHARLES - Ray Charles Live (1973)
  15. BO DIDDLEY - Bo Diddley´s Beach Party (1963)
  16. VARIOUS PERFORMERS - Greatest Rap Hits, Vol. 2 (1981)
  17. NEIL YOUNG - Tonight´s the Night (1975)

  1. MARVIN GAYE - What´s Going On / Let´s Get It On (1971) / (1973)

  1. THE ELVIS COSTELLO SHOW - King of America (1986)
  2. SMOKEY ROBINSON - Where There´s Smoke ... (1979)
  3. JASON & THE SCORCHERS – Fervor (1984)
  4. ROBERT CRAY BAND - Strong Persuader (1986)
  5. THE MOONGLOWS - Look! It´s the Moonglows (1956)
  6. THE PRETENDERS - The Pretenders (1980)
  7. JACKIE WILSON - The Jackie Wilson Story (1983)
  8. ROY ORBISON - For the Lonely (1987)
  9. TED HAWKINS - On the Boardwalk (1986)
  10. STEVIE WONDER – Innervisions (1973)
  11. PATSY CLINE - Stop Look and Listen (1986)
  12. BURNING SPEAR - Garvey´s Ghost (1976)
  13. RY COODER - Paradise and Lunch (1974)
  14. SAM & DAVE - The Best of Sam & Dave (1987)
  15. PARLIAMENT - The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein (1976)
  16. THE COUNTOURS - Do You Love Me (1967)
  17. RICHARD & LINDA THOMPSON - Shoot Out the Lights (1982)
  18. HANK WILLIAMS - Hank Williams Jr. & Friends (1975)
  19. BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS - Catch a Fire (1973)
  20. RANK & FILE – Sundown (1982)
  21. VARIOUS PERFORMERS - The Nonesuch Explorer (1971)
  22. GARY U.S. BONDS - On the Line (1982)
  23. WILBERT HARRISON - Let´s Work Together (1969)
  24. THE FIRESIGN THEATER - Everything You Know Is Wrong (1974)
  25. SLY & THE FAMILY STONE - There´s a Riot Going´ On (1971)
  26. MICHAEL JACKSON - Off the Wall (1979)
  27. THE DRIFTERS - Let the Boogie Woogie Roll/All Time Greatest Hits and More (1988)
  28. HUEY "PIANO" SMITH - Rock ´n´ Roll Revival (1975)
  29. IRON CITY HOUSEROCKERS - Have a Good Time (1980)
  30. JOHNNY HORTON - The World of Johnny Horton (1966)
  31. MERLE HAGGARD - A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in the World (1970)
  32. THE EVERLY BROTHERS - Roots (1968)

  1. GRAHAM PARKER - Heat Treatment (1976)
  2. LA VERN BAKER - Real Gone Gal (1984)
  3. THE TEMPTATIONS - Anthology (1986)
  4. VARIOUS PERFORMERS - The Complete Million Dollar Session (1987)
  5. ETTA JAMES - Tell Mama (1968)
  6. JAMES CARR - You Got My Mind Messed Up (1966)
  7. AL GREEN - Call Me (1972)
  8. BUDDY HOLLY - The Complete Buddy Holly (1979)
  9. THE FOUR TOPS - Second Album (1965)
  10. JOHNNY CASH - The Sun Years (1990)
  11. ROCKPILE - Seconds of Pleasure (1980)
  12. MOTT THE HOOPLE - Mott (1973)
  13. STEVE FORBERT - Alive on Arrival (1978)
  14. JOHN LENNON - Plastic Ono Band (1970)
  15. THE PERSUASIONS - Chirpin’ (1977)
  16. JUNIOR WALKER & THE ALL-STARS - Command Performances (1986)
  17. FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI - Roforofo Flight (1975)
  18. ARTHUR ALEXANDER - The Greatest (1989)
  19. B.B. KING - Live at the Regal (1964)
  20. THE MORELLS - Shake and Push (1983)
  21. SAM THE SHAM & THE PHARAOHS -The Best of Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs (1967)
  22. CHARLIE RICH - Original Hits and Midnight Demos (1985)/Don´t Put No Headstone on My Grave (1986)
  23. SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES - Hearts of Stone (1978)
  24. DWIGHT YOAKAM - Just Lookin´ for a Hit (1989)
  25. JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP - Scarecrow (1985)
  26. BUNNY WAILER - Hook, Line and Sinker (1982)
  27. VARIOUS PERFORMERS - Sun City (1985)
  28. WOMACK & WOMACK - Love Wars (1983)
  29. X - See How We Are (1987)
  30. THE KINKS - Greatest Hits (1989)
  31. THE MEKONS - Rock ´n´ Roll (1989)
  32. THE BLASTERS - Hard Line (1985)
  33. RITCHIE VALENS - Ritchie Valens (1959)
  34. LONE JUSTICE - Lone Justice (1985)
  35. ENNIO MORRICONE - Once Upon a Time in the West (1972)
  36. THE WHO - Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy (1971)
  37. THE ENGLISH BEAT - Special Beat Service (1982)
  38. PAUL KELLY – Post (1985)
  39. TINA TURNER - Private Dancer (1984)
  40. THE KINGSMEN - The Best of the Kingsmen (1991)
  41. THE GEORGIA SATELLITES - In the Land of Salvation and Sin (1989)

 

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October 09, 2005