All A/A+ List

All records graded A or A+.

Ahmed Abdullah (1947– )

• The Group: w/Marion Brown, Billy Bang, Sirone, Fred Hopkins, Andrew Cyrille: Live [1986, NoBusiness], A

The Abyssinians

• Tree of Satta: Volume 1 [1969–2003, Blood & Fire], A

King Sunny Ade (1946– )

• The Best of the Classic Years [1967–74, Shanachie], A+
• Eje Nlogba [1980, Sunny Alade], A
• Aura [1984, Mango], A

Air [1971–1986]

• Lore [1979, Novus], A

Harry Allen (1966– )

• Blue Skies [1994, John Marks], A

Henry "Red" Allen (1908–67)

• The Henry Allen Collection, Vol. 1 [1932, Collector's Classics], A
• World on a String [1957, RCA], A

Lily Allen (1985– )

• It's Not Me, It's You [2009, Capitol], A+
• Sheezus [2014, Warner Brothers/Regal], A

Dave Alvin (1955– )

• King of California [1994, Hightone], A

Amadou and Mariam [1989– ]

• Dimanche à Bamako [2005, Nonesuch], A

Rodrigo Amado (1964– )

• Rodrigo Amado the Bridge: Beyond the Margins [2022, Trost], A

Amalgam

• Prayer for Peace [1969, FMR], A

Amazing Rhythm Aces [1974–1981]

• Stacked Deck [1975, ABC], A

Les Amazones de Guinée

• Wamato [2008, Sterns Africa], A

Gene Ammons (1925–74)

• Boss Tenor [1960, Prestige OJC], A
• Fine and Mellow [1972, Prestige], A

John Anderson (1955– )

• Greatest Hits [1980–84, Warner Brothers], A

Laurie Anderson (1947– )

• The United States Live [1984, Warner Brothers, 5 LP], A
• Home of the Brave [1986, Warner Brothers], A
• Strange Angels [1989, Warner Brothers], A+

The Animals [1964–1968]

• The Complete Animals [1964–65, EMI, 2 CD], A
• The Best of the Animals [1964–65, Abkco], A

Louis Armstrong (1901–71)

• Vol. I: The Hot Fives [1926–27, Columbia], A
• Vol. II: The Hot Fives and Hot Sevens [1927–28, Columbia], A
• Vol. III: The Hot Fives and Hot Sevens [1927–28, Columbia], A
• Vol. IV: Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines [1928, Columbia], A+
• Hot Fives and Hot Sevens [1926–28, JSP], A+
• Jazz Moods: Hot [1926–29, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Vol. 5: Louis in New York [1929, Columbia], A
• Vol. 6: St. Louis Blues [1929–30, Columbia], A
• Vol. 7: You're Driving Me Crazy [1930–31, Columbia], A
• Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man [1923–34, Columbia, 4 CD], A+
• Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy [1954, Columbia/Legacy], A
• The California Concerts [1951–55, Decca, 4 CD], A+
• Satchmo: A Musical Autobiography: Vol. 1 [1947–57, Jazz Unlimited], A
• w/Duke Ellington: The Complete Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington Sessions [1961, Roulette], A
• The Great Summit: The Master Takes [1961, Roulette], A
• 16 Most Requested Songs [1954–66, Columbia], A+
• The Essential Louis Armstrong [1925–67, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• The Best of Louis Armstrong [20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection] [1949–67, MCA], A
• An American Icon [1946–68, Hip-O, 3 CD], A

Robert Ashley (1930–2014)

• Perfect Lives (Private Parts) / The Bar [1980, Lovely Music], A

Kevin Ayers (1945–2013)

• Whatevershebringswesing [1971, Harvest], A

Albert Ayler (1936–70)

• Spiritual Unity [1964, 2005), ESP-Disk], A

Aztec Camera [1983– ]

• High Land, Hard Rain [1983, Sire], A

Mildred Bailey (1903–51)

• The Incomparable Mildred Bailey [1933–42, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Mrs. Swing [1929–42, Proper, 4CD], A

Marcia Ball (1950– )

• w/Angela Strehli, Lou Ann Barton: Dreams Come True [1990, Antone's], A

The Band [1967–1976]

• Music from Big Pink [1968, Capitol], A
• The Band [1969, Capitol], A

Billy Bang (1947–2011)

• Vietnam: The Aftermath [2001, Justin Time], A
• Prayer for Peace [2005, TUM], A

Chris Barber (1930–2021)

• Panama! [1991, Timeless], A

Kenny Barron (1943– )

• w/Mino Cinelu: Swamp Sally [1995, Verve], A

Nik Bärtsch (1971– )

• Nik Bärtsch's Ronin: REA [2003, Ronin Rhythm], A

Count Basie (1904–84)

• The Best of Early Basie [1937–39, MCA], A
• The Complete Decca Recordings [1937–39, MCA, 3CD], A
• The Essential Count Basie, Vol. 1 [1936–39, Columbia], A
• The Essential Count Basie, Vol. 2 [1939–40, Columbia], A
• One O'Clock Jump: The Very Best of Count Basie [1936–42, Columbia/Legacy], A
• America's #1 Band: The Columbia Years [1936–50, Columbia/Legacy, 4 CD], A
• Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Count Basie [1932–57, Verve], A

Conrad Bauer (1943– )

• Zentralquartett: w/Günter Sommer, Ulrich Gumpert, Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky: Plié [1994, Intakt], A

The Beach Boys [1961– ]

• Endless Summer [1962–65, Capitol], A
• Pet Sounds [1966, Capitol], A+
• Wild Honey [1967, Capitol], A

The Beatles [1960–1970]

• Please Please Me [1963, Capitol], A
• With the Beatles [1963, Capitol], A
• Beatles for Sale [1964, Capitol], A
• Help! [1965, Capitol], A+
• Rubber Soul [1965, Capitol], A
• Revolver [1966, Capitol], A
• 1962–1966 [1962–66, Capitol, 2 CD], A
• Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [1967, Capitol], A
• 1967–1970 [1967–70, Apple, 2 CD], A

Beats International [1990–1992]

• Let Them Eat Bingo [1990, Elektra], A

The Beautiful South [1989– ]

• Welcome to the Beautiful South [1989, Go! Discs], A+
• 0898 Beautiful South [1992, Go! Discs], A
• Blue Is the Colour [1996, Ark], A

Sidney Bechet (1897–1959)

• The Legendary Sidney Bechet [1932–41, RCA], A
• The Victor Sessions: Master Takes [1932–43, RCA, 3 CD], A

Beck (1970– )

• Mellow Gold [1994, DGC], A
• Odelay [1996, DGC], A+

Nathan Bell

• Red, White and American Blues (It Couldn't Happen Here) [2021, Need to Know], A

Beneficence

• w/Jazz Spastiks: Summer Night Sessions [2023, Ill Adrenaline], A

Tim Berne (1954– )

• Paraphrase: w/Drew Gress, Tom Rainey: Pre-Emptive Denial [2005, Screwgun], A

Chuck Berry (1926–2017)

• His Best, Vol. 1 [1955–58, Chess], A
• The Great Twenty-Eight [1955–64, Chess], A+
• Chuck Berry's Golden Decade [1955–64, Chess, 2LP], A
• The Definitive Collection [1955–72, Geffen/Chess/Chronicles], A+
• The Chess Box [1955–73, Chess, 3CD], A
• The Anthology [1955–73, MCA/Chess, 2CD], A
• Gold [1955–73, Geffen/Chess, 2CD], A

The B-52's [1976– ]

• The B-52's [1979, Warner Brothers], A
• Whammy! [1983, Warner Brothers], A

Bhundu Boys

• The Shed Sessions [1982–86, Sadza, 2 CD], A

Big Brother and the Holding Company [1965–1972]

• Cheap Thrills [1968, Columbia], A

Big Star [1971–1975]

• Radio City [1974, Ardent], A

Big Boi (1975– )

• Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty [2010, Def Jam], A

Big Youth (1949– )

• Screaming Target [1972, Trojan/Sanctuary], A

Black Stalin

• Roots, Rock, Soca [(1991), Rounder], A

Black Uhuru [1977– ]

• Red [1981, Island/Chronicles], A
• Anthem [1984, Mango], A+
• Liberation: The Island Anthology [1980–84, Mango, 2 CD], A

Blackalicious [1994– ]

• Nia [2000, Quannum Projects], A

Art Blakey (1919–90)

• Roots and Herbs [1961, Blue Note], A
• Ken Burns Jazz [1954–81, Verve], A

Bobby "Blue" Bland (1930–2013)

• The Voice: Duke Recordings 1959–69 [1959–69, Ace], A
• Greatest Hits Vol. One: The Duke Recordings [1957–69, MCA], A

The Blasters [1980–1985]

• Non Fiction [1983, Slash], A
• Hard Line [1985, Slash], A
• The Blasters Collection [1980–85, Slash], A

Blondie [1974– ]

• Parallel Lines [1978, Chrysalis], A
• Autoamerican [1980, Chrysalis], A

Alpha Blondy (1953– )

• The Best of Alpha Blondy [1984–89, Shanachie], A

Blue Oyster Cult [1972– ]

• Agents of Fortune [1976, Columbia], A

Arthur Blythe (1940–2017)

• Lenox Avenue Breakdown [1978, 1998), Koch], A
• Focus [2002, Savant], A

David Bowie (1947–2015)

• Hunky Dory [1971, Virgin], A
• Station to Station [1976, Virgin], A
• Changesonebowie [1969–76, RCA], A
• Changesbowie [1969–90, Rykodisc], A

Lester Bowie (1940–99)

• The Fire This Time [1992, In+Out], A

Billy Bragg (1957– )

• w/Wilco: Mermaid Avenue [1998, Elektra], A

Anthony Braxton (1945– )

• Creative Orchestra Music 1976 [1976, Arista], A
• 20 Standards (Quartet) 2003 [2003, Leo, 4 CD], A

Anne Briggs (1944– )

• The Time Has Come [1971, Water], A

Jonatha Brooke (1964– )

• The Works [2008, Bad Dog], A

Cedric Im Brooks (1943– )

• Cedric Im Brooks and the Light of Saba [1974–76, Honest Jons], A

Tina Brooks (1932–74)

• Minor Move [1958, Blue Note], A

Big Bill Broonzy (1893–1958)

• The Young Big Bill Broonzy 1928–1935 [1928–35, Yazoo], A
• The Essential [1930–42, Classic Blues, 2CD], A

Clifford Brown (1930–56)

• w/Max Roach: Study in Brown [1955, Emarcy], A
• w/Max Roach: More Study in Brown [1955, Emarcy], A

James Brown (1933–2006)

• Live at the Apollo [1963, Polydor], A
• Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68 [1968, Polydor], A
• Soul on Top [1969, Verve], A
• Foundations of Funk: A Brand New Bag 1964–1969 [1964–69, Polydor, 2 CD], A
• Sex Machine [1969–70, Polydor], A
• Funk Power 1970: A Brand New Thang [1970, Polydor], A
• 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of James Brown [1958–72, Polydor], A
• In the Jungle Groove [1969–72, Polydor], A+
• The CD of JB: Sex Machine and Other Soul Classics [1961–73, Polydor], A
• The Best of James Brown Volume 2: The '70s [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1970–76, Polydor], A
• JB40: 40th Anniversary Collection [1956–79, Polydor, 2 CD], A
• Star Time [1956–84, Polydor, 4 CD], A+

Ruth Brown (1928–2006)

• Miss Rhythm: Greatest Hits and More [1949–60, Atlantic, 2 CD], A

V.V. Brown (1983– )

• Travelling Like the Light [2009, Capitol], A

Dave Brubeck (1920–2012)

• Time Out [1959, Columbia], A
• The Essential Dave Brubeck [1949–2002, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A

Buck 65 (1972– )

• Man Overboard [2001, Metaforensics], A
• Square [2002, Warner Music Canada], A
• Talkin' Honky Blues [2003, Warner Music Canada], A+
• Punk Rock B-Boy [2023, self-released], A

Buffalo Springfield [1966–1968]

• Retrospective: The Best of Buffalo Springfield [1966–68, Atco], A

Solomon Burke (1936– )

• The Best of Solomon Burke [1961–65, Atlantic], A

Burning Spear [1975– ]

• Social Living [1978–80, Island], A

Abraham Burton (1971– )

• The Magician [1995, Enja], A

Mark Buselli

Buzzcocks [1975– ]

• Singles Going Steady [(1979), IRS], A
• Operator's Manual: The Buzzcocks Best [(1991), IRS], A+

Don Byas (1912–72)

• Savoy Jam Party [1944–46, Savoy], A

The Byrds [1964–1973]

• Sweetheart of the Rodeo [1968, Columbia], A

Cabaret Voltaire [1979– ]

• The Original Sound of Sheffield '83/'87: The Best of the Virgin/EMI Years [1983–87, Superfecta], A

Cachao (1918–2008)

• Master Sessions Volume 2 [1993, Crescent Moon/Epic], A

John Cale (1942– )

• Paris 1919 [1973, Reprise], A
• Slow Dazzle [1975, Island], A
• Guts [1974–77, Island], A

Cab Calloway (1907–94)

• The Hi-De-Ho Man: 1930–1933 [1930–33, Jazz Legends], A

Robert Calvert (1945–88)

• Lucky Leif and the Longships [1975, United Artists], A

Camper Van Beethoven [1985–1990]

• Camper Van Beethoven [1986, IRS], A

Captain Beefheart (1941–2010)

• Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) [1978, Bizarre/Straight], A
• The Dust Blows Forward: An Anthology [1966–82, Rhino, 2 CD], A

Hayes Carll (1978– )

• Trouble in Mind [2008, Lost Highway], A

Benny Carter (1907–2003)

• w/Arnold Ross: The Complete Benny Carter: The Essential Keynote Collection 7 [1946, Mercury], A
• Cosmopolite: The Oscar Peterson Sessions [1952–54, Verve], A
• Further Definitions [1961, Impulse], A
• Further Definitions: The Complete Further Definitions Sessions [1961–66, Impulse], A

Carlene Carter (1955– )

• I Fell in Love [1990, Reprise], A

James Carter (1969– )

• The Real Quietstorm [1995, Atlantic], A
• Conversin' With the Elders [1996, Atlantic], A
• Chasin' the Gypsy [2000, Atlantic], A+

The Carter Family [1926–1943]

• Anchored in Love: Their Complete Victor Recordings (1927) [1927, Rounder], A

Johnny Cash (1932–2003)

• The Sun Years [1955–58, Rhino], A+
• The Essential Johnny Cash (1955–1983) [1955–83, Columbia/Legacy, 3CD], A
• The Legend [1955–2002, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD], A

Rosanne Cash (1955– )

• Interiors [1990, Columbia/Legacy], A

Cee-Lo Green

• Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections [2002, Arista], A

Serge Chaloff (1923–57)

• Blue Serge [1956, Capitol], A

Manu Chao (1961– )

• Clandestino [1998, Ark 21], A
• Proxima Estacion: Esperanza [2001, Virgin], A
• La Radiolina [2007, Nacional/Because], A

Marshall Chapman (1949– )

• Dirty Linen [1987, Tall Girl], A
• Inside Job [1991, Tall Girl], A

Ray Charles (1930–2004)

• Ray Charles [1953–56, Atlantic], A
• What'd I Say [1952–59, Atlantic], A
• The Birth of Soul [1951–59, Rhino/Atlantic, 3 CD], A
• Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music [1962–63, Rhino], A
• The Genius: 20 Greatest Hits [1960–68, Platinum], A
• Uh Huh: His Greatest Hits [1959–72, Sandstone/DCC, 2CD], A

Neneh Cherry (1964– )

• Raw Like Sushi [1989, Virgin], A

Chic [1977–1985]

• The Best of Chic: Dance Dance Dance [(1991), Atlantic], A

The Chills [1987– ]

• Submarine Bells [1990, Slash], A
• Soft Bomb [1992, Slash], A

Sonny Clark (1931–63)

• Cool Struttin' [1958, Blue Note], A

The Clash [1976–1986]

• The Clash [1977, CBS (UK)], A+
• The Clash [1977–79, Epic], A
• London Calling [1979, Epic], A+

Buck Clayton (1911–91)

• w/Buddy Tate: Buck and Buddy Blow the Blues [1961, Prestige OJC], A

Jimmy Cliff (1948– )

• The Harder They Come [1972, Mango], A
• The Harder They Come (Deluxe Edition) [1968–72, Hip-O/Island, 2 CD], A

Patsy Cline (1932–63)

• The Definitive Collection [1956–63, MCA Nashville], A

George Clinton (1940– )

• Computer Games [1982, Capitol], A
• You Shouldn't-Nuf Bit Fish [1983, Capitol], A

The Clovers [1948– ]

• Down in the Alley: The Best of the Clovers [(1991), Rhino], A

The Coasters [1956–1972]

• The Very Best of the Coasters [1954–60, Rhino], A+
• 50 Coastin' Classics [1954–68, Rhino, 2 CD], A+

Arnett Cobb (1918–89)

• Party Time [1959, Prestige OJC], A

Joe Cocker (1944– )

• Mad Dogs and Englishmen [1970, A&M], A

Leonard Cohen (1934–2016)

• Songs of Leonard Cohen [1967, Columbia/Legacy], A
• I'm Your Man [1988, Columbia], A
• The Future [1992, Columbia], A
• The Essential Leonard Cohen [1967–2001, Columbia, 2 CD], A
• Live in London [2008, Columbia, 2 CD], A+

Nat King Cole (1917–65)

• The World of Nat King Cole [1943–91, Capitol], A

George Coleman (1935– )

• My Horns of Plenty [1991, Birdology], A

Ornette Coleman (1930–2015)

• The Shape of Jazz to Come [1959, Atlantic], A+
• Beauty Is a Rare Thing [1959–61, Rhino/Atlantic, 6 CD], A
• At the "Golden Circle" Stockholm: Volume One [1965, Blue Note], A
• Dancing in Your Head [1973–75, 2000), Verve], A
• Of Human Feelings [1979, Antilles], A
• In All Languages [1985, Caravan of Dreams], A
• Sound Grammar [2005, Sound Grammar], A

Bootsy Collins (1951– )

• Bootsy's Rubber Band: Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band [1976, Warner Brothers], A
• Bootsy's Rubber Band: Ahh . . . The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! [1977, Warner Brothers], A
• Back in the Day: The Best of Bootsy [1976–82, Warner Brothers], A

John Coltrane (1926–67)

• Olé Coltrane [1961, Atlantic], A
• The Africa Brass Sessions, Vol. 2 [1961, Impulse], A
• The Complete Africa / Brass Sessions [1961, Impulse, 2CD], A
• Live at the Village Vanguard: The Master Takes [1961, Impulse], A
• The Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings [1961, Impulse, 4CD], A
• Ballads [1962, Impulse], A
• Coltrane Live at Birdland [1963, Impulse], A
• Crescent [1964, Impulse], A
• A Love Supreme [1964, Impulse], A+
• A Love Supreme: Deluxe Edition [1964–65, Impulse, 2CD], A

Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [1968– ]

• Too Much Fun: The Best of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [1971–74, MCA], A

Sam Cooke (1931–64)

• The Man and His Music [1957–64, RCA], A+
• Portrait of a Legend 1951–1964 [1951–64, Abkco], A

Alice Cooper (1948– )

• Greatest Hits [1971–73, Warner Brothers], A

Cornershop [1995– ]

• When I Was Born for the Seventh Time [1997, Warner Brothers], A+
• Handcream for a Generation [2002, Beggars Banquet], A

Elvis Costello (1955– )

• Armed Forces [1979, Rykodisc], A
• Trust [1981, Rykodisc], A

The Coup [1993– ]

• Party Music [2001, 75 Ark], A
• Pick a Bigger Weapon [2006, Epitaph], A

Creedence Clearwater Revival [1967–1972]

• Creedence Clearwater Revival [1968, Fantasy], A
• Bayou Country [1969, Fantasy], A
• Willy and the Poor Boys [1969, Fantasy], A
• Cosmo's Factory [1970, Fantasy], A
• Creedence Gold [1968–70, Fantasy], A
• Chronicle [1968–70, Fantasy], A+

Marshall Crenshaw (1953– )

• Downtown [1985, Warner Brothers], A

Marilyn Crispell (1947– )

• The Woodstock Concert (1995) [1995, Music & Arts], A

The Cucumbers [1983–2004]

• The Cucumbers [1987, Profile], A

Culture [1977– ]

• Two Sevens Clash [1977, Shanachie], A+
• Two Sevens Clash (30th Anniversary Edition) [1977, Shanachie], A+
• Cumbolo [1979, Shanachie], A

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (1922–86)

• w/Buddy Tate, Coleman Hawkins, Arnett Cobb: Very Saxy [1959, Prestige OJC], A

Miles Davis (1926–91)

• Relaxin' [1956, Prestige OJC], A
• 'Round About Midnight [1955–56, Columbia], A+
• Kind of Blue [1958, Columbia], A
• The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel [1965, Columbia, 7CD], A
• In a Silent Way [1969, Columbia], A
• A Tribute to Jack Johnson [1970, Columbia/Legacy], A+
• Dark Magus: Live at Carnegie Hall [1974, Columbia, 2CD], A

Delaney and Bonnie [1966–1972]

• The Original Delaney & Bonnie: Accept No Substitutes [1969, Elektra], A
• The Best of Delaney and Bonnie [1969–72, Rhino], A

De La Soul [1987– ]

• Timeless: The Singles Collection [1988–2001, Tommy Boy/Rhino], A

Iris Dement (1961– )

• Infamous Angel [1992, Philo], A
• My Life [1994, Warner Brothers], A+
• The Way I Should [1996, Warner Brothers], A

Derek and the Dominos [1970–1972]

• Layla [1970, Polydor, 2 CD], A+

Paul Desmond (1924–77)

• w/Gerry Mulligan: Two of a Mind [1962, RCA], A
• w/Gerry Mulligan: Two of a Mind [1962, Bluebird], A

Dessa (1981– )

• A Badly Broken Code [2010, Doomtree], A

Hazel Dickens (1935–2011)

• w/Alice Gerrard: Hazel and Alice [1973, Rounder], A

Vic Dickenson (1906–84)

• Plays Bessie Smith: Trombone Cholly [1976, Gazell], A

Bo Diddley (1928–2008)

• Bo Diddley / Go Bo Diddley [1955–58, Chess], A
• The Definitive Collection [1955–66, Geffen/Chess], A
• The Chess Box [1955–74, Chess, 2 CD], A+

DJ Shadow (1973– )

• Endtroducing [1996, Mo Wax], A
• The Private Press [2002, MCA], A

Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band [1974–1979]

• Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band [1976, RCA], A+

Fats Domino (1928–2017)

• My Blue Heaven: The Best of Fats Domino [1949–61, EMI], A+
• The Fats Domino Jukebox: 20 Greatest Hits the Way You Originally Heard Them [1949–61, Capitol], A

The Doors [1965–1973]

• The Very Best of the Doors [1967–71, Rhino], A

Lee Dorsey (1924–86)

• Wheelin' and Dealin': The Definitive Collection [1961–69, Arista], A
• Holy Cow! The Best of Lee Dorsey [1961–70, Arista], A
• Working in a Coal Mine: The Very Best of Lee Dorsey [1961–78, Music Club], A

Thomas A. Dorsey (1899–1993)

• Precious Lord: The Great Gospel Songs of Thomas A. Dorsey [1973, Columbia], A

Double Dee

• The Payoff Mix / Lesson Two / Lesson 3 [1985, Tommy Boy, EP], A

Downtown Science

• Downtown Science [1991, Def Jam], A

Dr. John (1940–2019)

• Dr. John's Gumbo [1972, Atco], A

The Drifters [1953– ]

• The Very Best of the Drifters [1959–64, Rhino], A+
• All-Time Greatest Hits and More: 1959–1965 [1959–65, Atlantic, 2 CD], A
• The Drifters' Golden Hits [1959–66, Atlantic], A

Ducks Deluxe [1972–1975]

• Ducks Deluxe [1974, RCA], A
• Taxi to the Terminal Zone [1975, RCA], A+
• Ducks Deluxe / Taxi to the Terminal Zone [1974–75, Edsel], A

Champion Jack Dupree (1910–92)

• Forever and Ever [1991, Bullseye], A

Ian Dury [1942–2000]

• Jukebox Dury [1977–80, Stiff], A+
• Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll [1977–80, Demon], A
• Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll: The Best of Ian Dury and the Blockheads [1977–80, Rhino], A

Bob Dylan (1941– )

• Bringing It All Back Home [1965, Columbia], A
• Highway 61 Revisited [1965, Columbia], A
• Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits [1963–66, Columbia], A
• John Wesley Harding [1968, Columbia], A
• Love and Theft [2001, Columbia], A

Steve Earle (1955– )

• The Essential Steve Earle [1986–91, MCA], A

Eastern Rebellion [1975–1995]

• Eastern Rebellion [1975, Timeless], A

Dave Edmunds (1944– )

• Repeat When Necessary [1979, Swan Song], A
• From Small Things: The Best of Dave Edmunds [1970–2002, Columbia/Legacy], A

Elastica [1994– ]

• The Menace [2000, Atlantic], A

Roy Eldridge (1911–88)

• Little Jazz [1935–40, Columbia], A
• Little Jazz: The Best of the Verve Years [1951–60, Verve], A

Duke Ellington (1899–1974)

• The Bubber Miley Era: 1924–1929 [1924–29, Jazz Legends], A+
• Flaming Youth [1927–29, RCA], A+
• Early Ellington [1926–31, Decca, 3 CD], A+
• The Best of Early Ellington [1926–31, Decca], A+
• Early Ellington [1927–34, RCA], A+
• Fargo, North Dakota, November 7, 1940 [1940, Vintage Jazz Classics, 2 CD], A
• The Great Ellington Units [1940–41, RCA], A
• The Blanton-Webster Band [1939–42, RCA 74321, 3 CD], A
• Never No Lament: The Blanton-Webster Band [1940–42, Bluebird, 3 CD], A+
• The Indispensable Duke Ellington and the Small Groups, Vol. 9/10 [1940–46, RCA, 2 CD], A
• Swing Legends: 24 Classic Hits [Robert Parker Classic Years in Digital Stereo] [1929–47, Nimbus], A
• Ellington Uptown [1947–52, Columbia/Legacy], A
• All the Hits and More 1927–54 [1927–54, Acrobat, 4CD], A
• Ellington at Newport [1956, Columbia], A+
• Ellington at Newport 1956 (Complete) [1956, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• w/Johnny Hodges: Back to Back [1958, Verve], A
• Blues in Orbit [1958–59, Columbia/Legacy], A
• w/Johnny Hodges: Side by Side [1958–59, Verve], A
• w/Charles Mingus, Max Roach: Money Jungle [1962, Blue Note], A
• w/Coleman Hawkins: Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins [1962, Impulse], A+
• Meets Coleman Hawkins / And John Coltrane [1962, Impulse], A
• Afro-Bossa [1962–63, Discovery], A
• The Far East Suite: Special Mix [1966, RCA], A+
• Duke Ellington's Far East Suite [1966, Bluebird], A+
• . . . And His Mother Called Him Bill [1967, RCA], A
• Beyond Category [1927–67, RCA, 2 CD], A
• Latin American Suite [1967–70, Fantasy OJC], A

Herb Ellis (1921–2010)

• Nothing but the Blues [1957–58, Verve], A

Joe Ely (1947– )

• Honky Tonk Masquerade [1978, MCA], A+
• The Best of Joe Ely [1977–98, MCA], A

Eminem (1972– )

• The Marshall Mathers LP [2000, Interscope], A

The English Beat [1980–1983]

• Special Beat Service [1982, IRS], A

Brian Eno (1948– )

• Here Come the Warm Jets [1973, EG], A
• Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) [1974, EG], A+
• Another Green World [1975, EG], A+
• Before and After Science [1978, EG], A

Etoile De Dakar [1978–1982]

• Once Upon a Time in Senegal: The Birth of Mbalax 1979–1981 [1979–81, Sterns, 2 CD], A

Bill Evans (1929–80)

• Sunday at the Village Vanguard [1961, Riverside/Keepnews Collection], A
• Riverside Profiles [1958–63, Riverside], A

The Everly Brothers [1954–1973]

• Cadence Classics: Their 20 Greatest Hits [1957–60, Rhino], A

The Ex [1980– ]

• 27 Passports [2018, Ex], A

Eyuphuro

• Mama Mosambiki [1990, Real World], A

Jon Faddis (1953– )

• Teranga [2005, Koch], A

Donald Fagen (1948– )

• The Nightfly [1982, Warner Brothers], A

John Fahey (1939–2001)

• Of Rivers and Religion [1972, Collectors' Choice], A
• After the Ball [1973, Collectors' Choice], A

Marianne Faithfull (1946– )

• Broken English [1979, Island], A

The Fall [1979– ]

• 458489 A-Sides [1984–89, Beggars Banquet], A

The Feelies [1980–1991]

• Time for a Witness [1991, A&M], A

Avram Fefer (1965– )

• w/Eric Revis, Chad Taylor: Eliyahu [2010, Not Two], A

Bryan Ferry (1945– )

• These Foolish Things [1973, Reprise], A

Fine Young Cannibals [1985–1990]

• The Raw and the Cooked [1989, IRS], A

Ella Fitzgerald (1917–96)

• w/Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis [1956, Verve], A
• w/Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis Again [1957, Verve], A+
• w/Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis Again [1957, Verve, 2CD], A
• The Best of Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song [1956–63, Verve], A+
• Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Ella Fitzgerald [1938–63, Verve], A+
• Love Songs: Best of the Verve Song Books [1956–63, Verve], A
• The Best of the Songbooks [1956–64, Verve], A

The "5" Royales [1952–1965]

• Monkey Hips and Rice [1952–62, Rhino, 2CD], A

The Flamin' Groovies [1965–1979]

• Supersnazz [1969, Epic], A+

Fleetwood Mac [1968– ]

• Rumours [1977, Reprise], A

Rosie Flores (1950– )

• Rosie Flores [1987, Reprise], A

The Flying Burrito Brothers [1969– ]

• The Gilded Palace of Sin [1969, A&M], A+
• Farther Along: The Best of the Flying Burrito Brothers [1969–70, A&M], A

John Fogerty (1945– )

• The Long Road Home [1969–2005, Fantasy], A
• Revival [2007, Fantasy], A

Sue Foley (1968– )

• Without a Warning [1993, Antone's], A

Franco (1938–89)

• 1972 / 1973 / 1974 [1972–74, Sonodisc], A
• Francophonic: A Retrospective, Vol. 1: 1953–1980 [1953–80, Sterns Africa, 2 CD], A+
• w/Josky, Matalanza, T.P. OK Jazz: A Paris 1983 Missile [1983, Sonodisc], A
• w/Tabu Ley Rochereau: Omona Wapi [1984, Shanachie], A+
• The Rough Guide to Franco [1956–87, World Music Network], A
• Franco: The Very Best of the Rumba Giant of Zaire [1956–87, Manteca], A+
• Francophonic Vol. 2 [1980–89, Sterns Africa, 2 CD], A+

Aretha Franklin (1942–2018)

• I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) [1967, Rhino], A
• Lady Soul [1968, Atlantic], A
• Aretha Now [1968, Atlantic], A
• Aretha's Gold [1967–68, Atlantic], A+
• The Very Best of Aretha Franklin: The '60s [1967–70, Rhino], A
• 30 Greatest Hits [1967–73, Atlantic, 2 CD], A
• Who's Zoomin' Who? [1985, Arista], A

Lefty Frizzell (1928–75)

• Sings the Songs of Jimmie Rodgers [1960, Koch], A
• Look What Thoughts Will Do [1950–63, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• The Best of Lefty Frizzell [1950–65, Rhino], A+

Funkadelic [1970–1981]

• Let's Take It to the Stage [1975, Westbound], A

Eddie Gale (1941–2020)

• Eddie Gale's Ghetto Music [1968, Water], A

Gang of Four [1978–1984]

• Entertainment! [1979, Warner Brothers], A
• A Brief History of the 20th Century [1979–83, Warner Brothers], A

Garbage [1995– ]

• Garbage [1995, Almo], A

Jan Garbarek (1947– )

• w/Bobo Stenson: Witchi-Tai-To [1973, ECM], A

Marvin Gaye (1939–84)

• The Best of Marvin Gaye Volume 1: The '60s (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1962–69, Motown], A
• Anthology [1961–77, Motown, 2 CD], A+
• Midnight Love [1982, Columbia], A
• The Very Best of Marvin Gaye [1962–82, Motown, 2 CD], A
• Gold [1962–82, Motown, 2CD], A

Stan Getz (1927–91)

• West Coast Jazz [1955, Verve], A
• w/Kenny Barron: People Time [1991, Verve Gitanes, 2CD], A

Ghostface Killah

• Fishscale [2006, Def Jam], A

Don Gibson (1928–2003)

• All-Time Greatest Hits [1957–66, RCA], A

The Gift of Gab (1972–2021)

• Finding Inspiration Somehow [2021, Nature Sounds], A

Dizzy Gillespie (1917–93)

• Shaw 'Nuff [1945–46, Musicraft], A
• Night in Tunisia: The Very Best of Dizzy Gillespie [1946–49, Bluebird/Legacy], A
• w/Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt: Duets [1958, Verve], A
• Career 1937–1992 [1937–92, Shout! Factory, 2CD], A

Jimmie Dale Gilmore (1945– )

• Jimmie Dale Gilmore [1989, Hightone], A
• Spinning Around the Sun [1993, Elektra], A+
• One Endless Night [2000, Rounder], A
• w/The Wronglers: Heirloom Music [2011, Neanderthal Noise], A

Girls Against Boys [1989– ]

• House of GVSB [1996, Touch & Go], A

The Go-Betweens [1978–1989]

• Tallulah [1987, Big Time], A
• 1978–1990 [1978–90, Beggars Banquet], A

Gogol Bordello [1998– ]

• Super Taranta! [2007, Side One Dummy], A

Gonora Sounds

• Hard Times Never Kill [2022, The Vital Record], A

Benny Goodman (1909–86)

• B.G. in Hi-Fi [1954, Capitol], A

Jerry Granelli (1940– )

• Sandhills Reunion [2005, Songlines], A

Al Green (1946– )

• Gets Next to You [1970–71, Right Stuff/Hi], A
• Let's Stay Together [1972, Right Stuff/Hi], A
• I'm Still in Love With You [1972, Right Stuff/Hi], A+
• Let's Stay Together / I'm Still in Love With You [1972, Motown], A
• Call Me [1973, The Right Stuff/Hi], A+
• Call Me / Livin' For You [1973–74, Motown], A
• Compact Command Performances: 14 Greatest Hits [1972–75, Motown], A
• Greatest Hits [1972–75, Right Stuff], A+
• The Belle Album [1977, Motown], A

The Green Seed

• Drapetomania [2014, Communicating Vessels], A

Lars Gullin (1928–76)

• Lars Gullin Vol. 4 1959/60: Stockholm Street [1959–60, Dragon], A

Woody Guthrie (1912–67)

• This Land Is Your Land: The Asch Recordings, Vol. 1 [1944–47, Smithsonian/Folkways], A

Merle Haggard (1937–2016)

• The Capitol Collectors' Series [1965–75, Capitol], A
• The Best of the Capitol Years [1966–76, Capitol], A
• More of the Best [1963–81, Rhino], A
• Hag: The Best of Merle Haggard [1966–2005, Capitol], A

Tom T. Hall (1936–2021)

• In Search of a Song [1971, Mercury], A
• In Search of a Song / The Rhymer and Other Five and Dimers [1971–73, Hux], A
• The Essential Tom T. Hall: The Story Songs [1968–84, Mercury], A+

Rich Halley (1947– )

• w/Dan Raphael, Carson Halley: Children of the Blue Supermarket [2009, Pine Eagle], A

Lionel Hampton (1909–2002)

• Vol. 1: Hot Mallets [1937–39, RCA Bluebird], A
• Flying Home [1942–45, Decca], A

Herbie Hancock (1940– )

• Maiden Voyage [1964, Blue Note], A

Handsome Boy Modeling School [1999–2004]

• So . . . How's Your Girl? [1999, Tommy Boy], A

Roy Hargrove (1969–2018)

• The Love Suite: In Mahogany [1993, Blue Engine], A

Billy Harper (1943– )

• Live on Tour in the Far East, Volume 2 [1991, Steeplechase], A

Craig Harris (1954– )

• Souls Within the Veil [2003, Aquastra, 2CD], A

Eddie Harris (1934–96)

• There Was a Time (Echo of Harlem) [1990, Enja], A

Wynonie Harris (1915–69)

• Bloodshot Eyes: The Best of Wynonie Harris [1947–54, Rhino], A

Debbie Harry (1945– )

• w/Blondie: The Complete Picture: The Very Best of Deborah Harry and Blondie [(1991), Chrysalis], A

P.J. Harvey (1969– )

• To Bring You My Love [1995, Island], A

Michael Hashim (1956– )

• Green Up Time [2001, Hep], A

Hampton Hawes (1928–77)

• Hampton Hawes Trio, Vol. 1 [1955, Contemporary OJC], A

Coleman Hawkins (1901–69)

• Coleman Hawkins 1937–1939 [1937–39, Classics], A
• The King of the Tenor Sax 1929–1943 [1929–43, Jazz Legends], A
• Hollywood Stampede [1945–47, Capitol], A
• The Bebop Years [1939–49, Proper, 4 CD], A+
• w/Ben Webster: Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster [1957, Verve], A+
• Soul [1958, Prestige OJC], A
• Today and Now [1962, Impulse], A
• Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Coleman Hawkins [1926–62, Verve], A
• A Retrospective [1929–63, RCA, 2 CD], A

Hawkwind [1969– ]

• Quark, Strangeness and Charm [1977, Sire], A

The Heartbreakers

• L.A.M.F. [1977, Track Record], A

Heems (1985– )

• w/Lapgan: Lafandar [2023, Veena Sounds], A

Fletcher Henderson (1897–1952)

• A Study in Frustration [1923–38, Columbia, 3 CD], A+
• Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Fletcher Henderson [1924–40, Columbia/Legacy], A

Jimi Hendrix (1942–70)

• Electric Ladyland [1968, Reprise], A
• Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection [1967–70, Experience Hendrix/Universal, 2CD], A

Benjamin Herman (1968– )

• Hypo Christmas Treefuzz: More Mengelberg [Special Edition] [2008–2009, Dox, 2 CD], A

Heroes Are Gang Leaders

• The Amiri Baraka Sessions [2014–2015, Flat Langston's Arkeyes], A

John Hiatt (1952– )

• Overcoats [1975, Epic], A

Joe Higgs (1940–99)

• Triumph [1985, Alligator], A

The Highlife Allstars

• Sankofa [2001, Network], A

Z.Z. Hill (1935–84)

• Greatest Hits [1981–84, Malaco], A

Earl Hines (1905–89)

• Up to Date [1964, RCA Bluebird], A
• Live at the Village Vanguard [1965, Columbia], A

Jim Hobbs

• The Fully Celebrated: Drunk on the Blood of the Holy Ones [2008, AUM Fidelity], A

Johnny Hodges (1907–70)

• Jeep's Blues [1928–41, ASV], A
• Passion Flower [1940–46, RCA], A+
• The Jeep Is Jumpin' [1937–52, Properbox, 4CD], A
• Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges [1964–65, Impulse], A+
• Triple Play [1967, RCA], A

Billie Holiday (1915–59)

• The Quintessential Billie Holiday Vol. 3 [1937–38, Columbia], A
• The Quintessential Billie Holiday Vol. 4 [1937, Columbia], A
• The Quintessential Billie Holiday Vol. 5 [1937–38, Columbia], A
• Love Songs [1937–42, Columbia], A
• Lady Day: The Master Takes and Singles [1935–42, Columbia/Legacy, 4 CD], A+
• God Bless the Child: The Very Best of Billie Holiday [1935–42, Columbia/Legacy], A
• All or Nothing at All [1956–57, Verve, 2 CD], A
• w/Lester Young: A Musical Romance [1937–57, Columbia/Legacy], A+

Dave Holland (1946– )

• Conference of the Birds [1972, ECM], A

Buddy Holly (1936–59)

• From the Original Master Tapes [1956–58, MCA], A
• The Definitive Collection [1956–58, Geffen/Decca/Chronicles], A
• The Buddy Holly Collection: 50 Classic Recordings [1954–59, MCA, 2 CD], A

Holy Modal Rounders [1963– ]

• Holy Modal Rounders 1 & 2 [1964, Fantasy], A
• I Make a Wish for a Potato [1975–99, Rounder], A

John Lee Hooker (1917–2001)

• The Ultimate Collection (1948–1990) [1948–90, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• Hooker [1949–98, Shout! Factory, 4 CD], A

Lightnin' Hopkins (1912–82)

• Jake Head Boogie [1951–54, Ace], A
• Blues Masters: The Very Best of Lightnin' Hopkins [1947–61, Rhino], A

Hot Chocolate [1970–1982]

• Man to Man [1976, Big Tree], A
• 10 Greatest Hits [1974–76, Big Tree], A
• Every 1's a Winner: The Very Best of Hot Chocolate [1974–82, EMI], A

The Housemartins [1986– ]

• London 0 Hull 4 [1986, Elektra], A
• The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death [1987, Elektra], A

Howlin' Wolf (1910–78)

• Howlin' Wolf / Moanin' in the Moonlight [1951–61, Chess], A+
• His Best [1951–64, MCA/Chess], A+
• The Definitive Collection [1951–64, Geffen/Chess], A+
• The Real Folk Blues [1957–65, Chess], A
• The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1953–65, MCA/Chess], A
• Change My Way [1959–66, Chess], A
• The Chess Box [1951–73, Chess, 3CD], A

Alberta Hunter (1895–1984)

• Amtrak Blues [1980, Columbia], A

Michael Hurley (1941– )

• w/Unholy Modal Rounders, Jeffrey Frederick and the Clamtones: Have Moicy! [1976, Rounder], A+

Mississippi John Hurt (1893–1966)

• Avalon Blues: The Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings [1928, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Avalon Blues [1963, Rounder], A
• The Best of Mississippi John Hurt [1965, Vanguard], A
• The Immortal Mississippi John Hurt [1965–66, Vanguard], A
• Rediscovered [1965–66, Vanguard], A+

Abdullah Ibrahim (1934– )

• Voice of Africa [1976, Kaz], A
• Ekaya [1983, Ekapa], A

Ice-T (1959– )

• O.G. Original Gangster [1991, Sire], A

Ill Considered

• Ill Considered [2017, Ill Considered Music], A

Imperial Teen [1996– ]

• On [2002, Merge], A

The Impressions [1961–1968]

• The Very Best of the Impressions [1963–81, Rhino], A

The Isley Brothers [1954– ]

• The Isley Brothers Story, Vol. 1: Rockin' Soul [1959–68, Rhino], A

Vijay Iyer (1971– )

• Tragicomic [2007, Sunnyside], A

Michael Jackson (1958–2009)

• Off the Wall [1979, Epic], A
• Thriller [1982, Epic], A

Willis Jackson (1932–87)

• Bar Wars [1977, Muse], A

Illinois Jacquet (1922–2004)

• The Illinois Jacquet Story [1944–51, Proper Box, 4 CD], A

Elmore James (1918–63)

• The Sky Is Crying: The History of Elmore James [1951–61, Rhino], A+
• Shake Your Money Maker: The Best of the Fire Sessions [1959–61, Buddha], A
• King of the Slide Guitar [1959–63, Capricorn, 2CD], A

Etta James (1938–2012)

• Her Best: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection [1960–70, Chess], A
• The Definitive Collection [1954–2004, Geffen/Chronicles], A

Jan and Dean [1958–1966]

• Gotta Take That One Last Ride [1963–66, United Artists, 2 LP], A+

Keith Jarrett (1945– )

• Belonging [1974, ECM], A

Jazz at the Philharmonic [1944–1983]

• The First Concert [1944, Verve], A

Blind Lemon Jefferson (1897–1929)

• King of the Country Blues [1926–29, Yazoo], A

Billy Jenkins (1954– )

• True Love Collection [1998, Babel], A

Jesus and Mary Chain [1985– ]

• Automatic [1989, Warner Brothers], A
• Stoned and Dethroned [1994, Warner Brothers], A

David Johansen (1950– )

• Sweet Revenge [1984, Passport], A

Jan Johansson (1931–68)

• 8 Bitar [1961, Megafon], A

Budd Johnson

• Let's Swing [1960, Prestige OJC], A

J.J. Johnson (1924–2001)

• The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 1 [1954, Blue Note], A

Linton Kwesi Johnson (1952– )

• Forces of Victory [1979, Mango], A
• Making History [1984, Mango], A+
• Tings An' Times [1991, Shanachie], A

Lonnie Johnson (1889–1970)

• Steppin' on the Blues [1925–32, Columbia/Legacy], A

Robert Johnson (1911–38)

• King of the Delta Blues [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy], A

Tom Johnson (1939– )

• An Hour for Piano [1979, Lovely Music], A

George Jones (1931–2013)

• Cup of Loneliness: The Classic Mercury Years [1955–59, Mercury, 2CD], A
• The Best of George Jones (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1955–62, Mercury], A
• The Definitive Collection 1955–1962 [1955–62, Mercury], A
• The Best of George Jones (1955–1967) [1955–67, Rhino], A
• Alone Again [1976, Epic], A
• Anniversary: Ten Years of Hits [1972–82, Epic], A
• The Spirit of Country: The Essential George Jones [1955–88, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• The Essential George Jones [1954–99, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], A

Janis Joplin (1943–70)

• Janis [1962–70, Columbia, 3 CD], A

Louis Jordan (1908–75)

• The Best of Louis Jordan [1942–45, MCA], A+
• Number Ones [1942–48, Geffen/Chronicles], A
• Jivin' With Jordan [1939–51, Proper, 4CD], A
• Five Guys Named Moe: Vol. 2 [1939–55, MCA], A

Joy of Cooking [1970–1972]

• Joy of Cooking [1970, Capitol], A+
• American Originals [1970–72, Capitol], A

Pandelis Karayorgis (1962– )

• Mi3: Free Advice [2004, Clean Feed], A

Aly Keïta

• w/Jan Galega Brönnimann, Lucas Niggli: Kalo-Yele [2015, Intakt], A

Kelis (1979– )

• Tasty [2003, Star Trak/Arista], A

Kid Creole and the Coconuts [1980– ]

• Fresh Fruit in Foreign Places [1981, Sire/ZE], A+
• Wise Guy [1982, Sire/ZE], A
• Kid Creole Redux [1980–90, Sire], A
• You Shoulda Told Me You Were . . . [1991, Columbia], A

B.B. King (1925–2015)

• Blues Kingpins [1951–62, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A

Rahsaan Roland Kirk (1936–77)

• We Free Kings [1961, Mercury], A
• Rip, Rig and Panic / Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith [1965–67, Emarcy], A
• w/Al Hibbler: A Meeting of the Times [1966–72, Warner Jazz], A

The Klezmatics [1990– ]

• Wonder Wheel: Lyrics by Woody Guthrie [2006, JMG], A

The KLF [1988– ]

• The White Room [1991, Arista], A

K'Naan (1978– )

• The Dusty Foot Philosopher [2003–2005, IM Culture, CD+DVD], A
• Troubadour [2008, A&M/Octone], A

Chris Knight (1960– )

• Little Victories [2012, Drifter's Church], A

Krzysztof Komeda (1931–69)

• Astigmatic [1965, Power Bros], A

Lee Konitz (1927–2020)

• Subconscious-Lee [1949–50, Prestige OJC], A
• Motion [1961, Verve], A
• Jazz Nocturne [1992, Evidence], A

Kraftwerk [1970– ]

• Trans-Europe Express [1977, Capitol], A

KRS-One (1965– )

• A Retrospective [1987–97, Jive], A

Martin Küchen (1966– )

• Angles: Epileptical West: Live in Coimbra [2009, Clean Feed], A

Fela Anikulapo Kuti (1938–97)

• Original Sufferhead / I.T.T. [1980–81, MCA], A
• The Best Best of Fela Kuti [1972–89, MCA, 2 CD], A

La Cherga

• Fake No More [2008, Asphalt Tango], A

Steve Lacy (1934–2004)

• Morning Joy: Live at Sunset Paris [1986, Hat Art], A

Ladysmith Black Mambazo [1984– ]

• Classic Tracks [1974–84, Shanachie], A

Adam Lane (1968– )

• New Magical Kingdom [2001–2004, Clean Feed], A

Ronnie Lane (1946–97)

• One for the Road [1976, Edsel], A+

Yusef Lateef (1920–2013)

• w/Archie Shepp: Tenors of Yusef Lateef and Archie Shepp [1992, YAL], A

Cyndi Lauper (1953– )

• She's So Unusual [1983, Portrait], A

Bettye Lavette (1946– )

• Things Have Changed [2018, Verve], A

Led Zeppelin [1968–1980]

• Led Zeppelin III [1970, Atlantic], A
• Led Zeppelin IV [1971, Atlantic], A

Steve Lehman (1978– )

• Dialect Fluorescent [2011, Pi], A
• Mise en Abîme [2014, Pi], A
• w/Craig Taborn: The People I Love [2018–2019, Pi], A
• w/Orchestre National de Jazz: Ex Machina [2023, Pi], A

John Lennon (1940–80)

• Imagine [1971, Capitol], A+
• The U.S. Vs. John Lennon (Music From the Motion Picture) [1969–80, Capitol], A

George Lewis (1900–68)

• The Beverly Caverns Sessions [1953, Good Time Jazz], A

James Brandon Lewis (1983– )

• James Brandon Lewis Red Lily Quintet: Jesup Wagon [2020, Tao Forms], A
• James Brandon Lewis Red Lily Quintet: For Mahalia, With Love [2023, Tao Forms, 2CD], A

Jerry Lee Lewis (1935–2022)

• Original Sun Greatest Hits [1956–63, Rhino], A+
• Rare Tracks [1956–63, Rhino], A
• Live at the Star Club [1964, Rhino], A
• Rockin' My Life Away [1989, Tomato], A

Joe Liggins (1915–87)

• Joe Liggins and the Honeydrippers [1950–54, Specialty], A

Liliput [1980–1983]

• LiLiPUT [1980–83, Off Course, 2 CD], A

David Lindley (1944–2023)

• El Rayo-X [1981, Asylum], A

Arto Lindsay (1953– )

• Greed [1988, Virgin], A

Little Richard (1935–2020)

• The Georgia Peach [1955–57, Specialty], A
• 18 Greatest Hits [1955–63, Rhino], A

Little Walter (1930–68)

• His Best: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection [1952–60, Chess], A
• Hate to See You Go [1952–60, Chess/MCA], A
• The Essential Little Walter [(1993), Chess, 2 CD], A

L.L. Cool J (1968– )

• Mama Said Knock You Out [1990, Def Jam], A
• 14 Shots to the Dome [1993, Def Jam], A

Los Lobos [1978– ]

• How Will the Wolf Survive? [1984, Slash/Warner Brothers], A
• Colossal Head [1996, Warner Brothers], A

Mark Lomax (1979– )

• The State of Black America [2007, Inarhyme], A
• 400: An Afrikan Epic [2019, CFG, 12CD], A
• Mark Lomax, II & the Urban Art Ensemble: 400 Years Suite [2019, CFG Multimedia], A

Orlando Cachaito Lopez (1933–2009)

• Cachaito [2001, World Circuit/Nonesuch], A

Lord Kitchener (1922–2000)

• Klassic Kitchener, Volume One [(1993), Ice], A

Joe Lovano (1952– )

• From the Soul [1991, Blue Note], A

Lene Lovich (1949– )

• Stateless . . . Plus [1979, Rhino], A

Allen Lowe (1954– )

• Blues and the Empirical Truth [2009–2011, Music & Arts, 3CD], A

Nick Lowe (1949– )

• Jesus of Cool [1978, Demon], A
• Pure Pop for Now People [1978, Columbia], A+
• Jesus of Cool [1975–78, Yep Roc], A
• Labour of Lust [1979, Columbia], A
• Basher: The Best of Nick Lowe [(1989), Columbia], A

L7 [1985–2000]

• Bricks Are Heavy [1992, Slash], A
• Hungry for Stink [1994, Slash/Reprise], A
• Pretend We're Dead: Best of L7 [1992–97, Warner Music Group], A

Luna [1992–2004]

• Best of Luna [1992–2004, Elektra/Rhino], A

Jimmie Lunceford (1902–47)

• For Dancers Only [1935–37, Decca], A

Frankie Lymon (1942–68)

• The Best of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers [1956–60, Rhino], A
• The Very Best of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers [1956–60, Rhino], A

Loretta Lynn (1935–2022)

• Country Music Hall of Fame [1961–76, MCA], A
• 20 Greatest Hits [1965–81, MCA], A+

Lynyrd Skynyrd [1971– ]

• Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd [1973, MCA], A

Lyrics Born (1972– )

• Later That Day . . . [2003, Quannum Projects], A
• Real People [2015, Mobile Home], A
• Now Look What You've Done, Lyrics Born! Greatest Hits! [1997–2015, Mobile Home], A

M People [1994– ]

• Elegant Slumming [1994, Epic], A

Baaba Maal (1953– )

• w/Mansour Seck: Djam Leelii [1989, Mango], A

Maddox Brothers and Rose [1935–1957]

• America's Most Colorful Hillbilly Band, Vol. 1 [1946–51, Arhoolie], A
• A Proper Introduction to Maddox Brothers and Rose: That'll Learn Ya Durn Ya [1948–53, Proper], A

Madonna (1958– )

• You Can Dance [1987, Sire], A
• The Immaculate Collection [1983–90, Sire], A+
• I'm Breathless [1990, Sire], A

Magdalena Bay

• Mercurial World [2021, Luminelle], A

Taj Mahal (1942– )

• The Taj Mahal Anthology: Volume 1 [1968–71, Columbia], A
• The Best of Taj Mahal [1967–74, Columbia/Legacy], A

Rudresh Mahanthappa (1971– )

• w/Steve Lehman: Dual Identity [2009, Clean Feed], A

Mahavishnu Orchestra [1971–1976]

• The Inner Mounting Flame [1971, Columbia], A

Mahlathini (1937–99)

• w/Mahotella Queens: Thokozile [1988, Earthworks], A
• w/Mahotella Queens: Paris-Soweto [1988, Polydor], A

Junior Mance (1928–2020)

• Junior's Blues [1962, Riverside/OJC], A

Manfred Mann (1940– )

• Manfred Mann's Earth Band [1972, Polydor], A

Michael Mantler (1943– )

• w/Robert Wyatt: The Hapless Child and Other Inscrutable Stories [1975–76, Watt], A

Thomas Mapfumo (1945– )

• Ndangariro [1984, Carthage], A

Bob Marley (1945–81)

• The Wailers: Catch a Fire [1973, Island], A
• The Wailers: Burnin' [1973, Island], A
• Natty Dread [1974, Island], A+
• Legend [1972–80, Tuff Gong], A

Bruno Mars (1985– )

• Doo-Wops and Hooligans [2010, Elektra], A

Billy Martin (1963– )

• Billy Martin's Wicked Knee: Heels Over Head [2012, Amulet], A

Dean Martin (1917–95)

• Dino: The Essential Dean Martin [1949–69, Capitol], A

Jimmy Martin (1927–2005)

• You Don't Know My Mind [1956–66, Rounder], A

Hirth Martinez

• Hirth from Earth [1975, Warner Brothers], A
• Big Bright Street [1977, Warner Brothers], A

The Marvelettes [1960–1971]

• The Best of the Marvelettes (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1961–67, Motown], A
• Deliver: The Singles [1961–71, Motown, 2 CD], A

Curtis Mayfield (1942–99)

• The Best of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1961–72, Geffen/MCA], A
• w/The Impressions: The Anthology [1961–77, MCA, 2 CD], A+

Percy Mayfield (1920–84)

• Poet of the Blues [1950–54, Specialty], A

Mzwakhe Mbuli

• Resistance Is Defence [1992, Earthworks], A

Mary McCaslin (1946–2022)

• Things We Said Today: The Best of Mary McCaslin [1973–78, Philo], A

Kate and Anna McGarrigle [1976– ]

• Kate and Anna McGarrigle [1976, Hannibal], A
• Dancer with Bruised Knees [1977, Hannibal], A+
• Tell My Sister [1977–78, Nonesuch, 3CD], A

Jackie McLean (1932–2006)

• New Soil [1959, Blue Note], A
• Swing Swang Swingin' [1959, Blue Note], A
• Let Freedom Ring [1962, Blue Note], A

Marian McPartland (1918–2013)

• w/Jimmy McPartland: A Sentimental Journey [1972–73, Jazz Alliance], A
• Plays the Benny Carter Songbook [1990, Concord], A

Joe McPhee (1939– )

• Nation Time [1970, Atavistic Unheard Music], A
• Nation Time [1970, Corbett vs. Dempsey], A

Charles McPherson (1939– )

• Beautiful! [1975, Xanadu], A

Mekons [1977– ]

• Fear and Whiskey [1985, Sin], A
• Original Sin [1985–86, Twin/Tone], A
• The Mekons Rock 'n' Roll [1989, A&M], A
• The Curse of the Mekons [1991, Blast First], A
• OOOH! (Out of Our Heads) [2002, Quarterstick], A
• Ancient and Modern [2011, Bloodshot], A
• Existentialism [2015, Bloodshot], A

Pat Metheny (1954– )

• w/Ornette Coleman: Song X: Twentieth Anniversary [1985, Nonesuch], A

M.I.A. (1975– )

• Matangi [2013, Interscope], A

Ras Michael (1943– )

• Rally Round [1985, Shanachie], A

Mighty Sparrow (1935– )

• Volume One [(1992), Ice], A+
• Volume Two [(1992), Ice], A

Emmett Miller (1900–62)

• The Minstrel Man From Georgia [1928–29, Columbia/Legacy], A

Roger Miller (1936–95)

• 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Roger Miller [1964–66, MCA], A
• The Best of Roger Miller, Vol. 2: King of the Road [1957–72, Mercury], A
• King of the Road: The Genius of Roger Miller [1957–86, Mercury, 3 CD], A

Charles Mingus (1922–79)

• Pithecanthropus Erectus [1956, Atlantic], A
• Tijuana Moods [1957, RCA Victor/Legacy], A
• Blues and Roots [1959, Atlantic], A
• Mingus Ah Um [1959, Columbia], A+
• Mingus Ah Um [Legacy Edition] [1959, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A
• Mingus at Antibes [1960, Atlantic], A
• Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Charles Mingus [1957–71, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Mingus at Carnegie Hall [1974, Rhino], A
• Mingus at Carnegie Hall [Deluxe Edition] [1974, Atlantic, 2CD], A
• Changes One [1974, Rhino], A

The Minutemen [1980–1986]

• Double Nickels on the Dime [1984, SST], A

The Miracles [1973–1977]

• City of Angels [1975, Motown], A

Daniel Owino Misiani (1940–2006)

• w/Shirati Jazz: The King of History: Classic 1970s Benga Beats From Kenya [1973–79, Sterns], A

Mr. Lif (1974– )

• I Phantom [2002, Definitive Jux], A

Joni Mitchell (1943– )

• Court and Spark [1974, Asylum], A

Hank Mobley (1930–86)

• Soul Station [1960, Blue Note], A

Moby (1965– )

• Play [1999, V2], A

Nils Petter Molvaer (1960– )

• Solid Ether [1999, ECM], A
• ER [2005, Thirsty Ear], A

Thelonious Monk (1917–82)

• The Very Best [1947–52, Blue Note], A
• Thelonious Monk Trio [1952–54, Prestige], A
• Thelonious Monk / Sonny Rollins [1953–54, Prestige OJC], A
• Brilliant Corners [1956, Riverside], A
• Monk's Music [1957, Riverside OJC], A
• w/John Coltrane: At Carnegie Hall [1957, Blue Note], A
• The Thelonious Monk Orchestra at Town Hall [1959, Riverside OJC], A+
• It's Monk's Time [1964, Columbia/Legacy], A

Bill Monroe (1911–96)

• The Essential Bill Monroe and His Blue Grass Boys [1945–49, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• Anthology [1950–81, MCA Nashville/Decca, 2 CD], A

Wes Montgomery (1925–68)

• Impressions: The Verve Jazz Sides [1964–66, Verve, 2CD], A

Michael Moore (1954– )

• w/Jewels and Binoculars: Ships With Tattooed Sails [2006, Upshot], A

Benny Moré (1919–63)

• w/Pérez Prado: Mambos by Benny Moré: El Barbaro del Ritmo [1948–50, Tumbao], A

Barbara Morrison (1952– )

• A Sunday Kind of Love [2012, Savant], A

Van Morrison (1945– )

• Blowin' Your Mind [1967, Bang], A
• Astral Weeks [1968, Warner Brothers], A
• Moondance [1970, Warner Brothers], A+
• His Band and Street Choir [1970, Warner Brothers], A
• It's Too Late to Stop Now [1973, Polygram, 2 CD], A
• Into the Music [1979, Warner Brothers], A+
• Beautiful Vision [1982, Warner Brothers], A
• The Best of Van Morrison [1965–89, Polydor], A
• Down the Road [2002, Universal], A
• The Best of Van Morrison: Volume 3 [1992–2005, Exile/Manhattan, 2 CD], A
• Still on Top: The Greatest Hits [1964–2005, Hip-0, 2CD], A+
• Born to Sing: No Plan B [2012, Blue Note], A

Jelly Roll Morton (1890–1941)

• The Pearls [1926–39, RCA], A

Pablo Moses (1953– )

• In the Future [1983, Alligator], A

Mostly Other People Do the Killing [2006– ]

• Shamokin!!! [2006, Hot Cup], A
• Slippery Rock! [2012, Hot Cup], A

Mott the Hoople [1969–1976]

• Mott [1973, Columbia/Legacy], A
• The Ballad of Mott: A Retrospective [1972–75, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A

Maria Muldaur (1943– )

• Richland Woman Blues [2001, Stony Plain], A
• Maria Muldaur and Her Garden of Joy: Good Time Music for Hard Times [2009, Stony Plain], A

Gerry Mulligan (1927–96)

• Jeru [1962, Columbia/Legacy], A

David Murray (1955– )

• Ming [1980, Black Saint], A
• Deep River [1988, DIW], A
• Ballads [1988, DIW], A
• w/George Arvanitas: Tea for Two [1990, Fresh Sound], A
• Shakill's Warrior [1991, DIW/Columbia], A
• Jazzosaurus Rex [1993, Red Baron], A
• Long Goodbye: A Tribute to Don Pullen [1996, DIW], A
• Creole [1997, Justin Time], A
• Like a Kiss That Never Ends [2001, Justin Time], A
• Gwotet [2004, Justin Time], A
• Sacred Ground [2006, Justin Time], A

Wolfgang Muthspiel (1965– )

• Black and Blue [1992, Amadeo], A

Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro [1927– ]

• Ignacio Piñeiro and His Septeto Nacional [1928–30, Tumbao], A

Tatsuya Nakatani

• w/Shane Parrish, Zach Rowden: Live at Static Age Records [2018, Astral Spirits], (*)

Youssou N'Dour (1959– )

• The Rough Guide to Youssou N'Dour and Etoile de Dakar [1979–82, World Music Network], A
• Nothing's in Vain [2002, Nonesuch], A
• Rokku Mi Rokka [2007, Nonesuch], A

Nelly (1974– )

• Country Grammar [2000, Universal], A

Oliver Nelson (1932–75)

• Blues and the Abstract Truth [1961, Impulse], A

Rick Nelson (1940–85)

• The Legendary Masters Series, Volume 1 [1957–60, EMI America], A
• Greatest Hits [1957–72, Capitol], A

Willie Nelson (1933– )

• Country Willie: His Own Songs [1965, Buddha], A
• Nite Life: Greatest Hits and Rare Tracks [1959–71, Rhino], A+
• Stardust [1977, 1999), Columbia/Legacy], A
• w/Hank Snow: Brand on My Heart [1985, Columbia], A+
• w/Webb Pierce, Hank Snow: In the Jailhouse Now / Brand on My Heart [1982–85, DCC], A
• The Essential Willie Nelson [1961–2003, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• One Hell of a Ride [1954–2007, Columbia/Legacy, 4 CD], A
• w/Asleep at the Wheel: Willie and the Wheel [2009, Bismeaux], A

NERD [2002– ]

• In Search of . . . [2002, Virgin], A

Neville Brothers [1978– ]

• Yellow Moon [1989, A&M], A

New Orleans Rhythm Kings (1922–25)

• New Orleans Rhythm Kings: The Complete Set: 1922–1925: [1922–25, Retrieval, 2 CD], A

New Order [1981– ]

• Brotherhood [1986, Qwest], A
• Substance 1987 [1982–87, Qwest, 2 CD], A
• Singles [1981–2005, Rhino, 2 CD], A

New York Dolls [1971–1977]

• New York Dolls [1973, Mercury], A
• In Too Much, Too Soon [1974, Mercury], A

Randy Newman (1943– )

• 12 Songs [1970, Reprise], A+
• Good Old Boys [1974, Reprise], A
• Harps and Angels [2008, Nonesuch], A

Herbie Nichols (1919–63)

• The Third World [1955–56, Blue Note], A
• The Complete Blue Note Recordings [1955–56, Blue Note, 3CD], A
• Love, Gloom, Cash, Love [1957, Bethlehem], A

Niney the Observer

• Niney and Friends: Blood and Fire [1971–72, Trojan], A

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band [1965– ]

• Will the Circle Be Unbroken [1972, EMI, 2 CD], A

West Nkosi (1919– )

• Rhythm of Healing [1992, Earthworks], A

Ohio Players [1968– ]

• The Best of Ohio Players (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1974–77, Polygram], A

Remmy Ongala (1947– )

• Songs for the Poor Man [1989, Real World], A

Roy Orbison (1936–88)

• 16 Biggest Hits [1960–64, Monument/Legacy], A
• The Monument Singles: A Sides (1960–1964) [1960–64, Monument/Legacy], A
• For the Lonely: 18 Greatest Hits [1956–65, Rhino], A

Orchestra Baobab

• Pirates Choice [1982, World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2 CD], A
• Specialist in All Styles [2002, Nonesuch], A

Oriental Brothers International

• Dr. Sir Warrior and the Oriental Brothers International: Heavy on the Highlife! [1990, Original Music], A+

K.T. Oslin (1942–2020)

• Love in a Small Town [1990, RCA], A

OutKast [1992– ]

• Stankonia [2000, LaFace], A

Augustus Pablo (1954–99)

• King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown [1976, Shanachie], A
• East of the River Nile [1977, Shanachie], A
• Rockers Meets King Tubbys in a Fire House [1980, Shanachie], A

Charlie Parker (1920–55)

• The Genius of Charlie Parker [1944–49, Savoy Jazz, 2CD], A
• Yardbird Suite: The Ultimate Collection [1945–52, Rhino, 2CD], A

Graham Parker (1950– )

• Howlin' Wind [1976, Mercury], A
• Heat Treatment [1976, Mercury], A

William Parker (1952– )

• The Peach Orchard [1998, AUM Fidelity, 2 CD], A
• Raining on the Moon [2001, Thirsty Ear], A
• . . . And William Danced [2002, Ayler], A
• Scrapbook [2002, Thirsty Ear], A
• Universal Tonality [2002, Centering/AUM Fidelity, 2CD], A
• Sound Unity [2004, AUM Fidelity], A
• Double Sunrise Over Neptune [2007, AUM Fidelity], A
• I Plan to Stay a Believer: The Inside Songs of Curtis Mayfield [2001–2008, AUM Fidelity, 2 CD], A
• Wood Flute Songs: Anthology/Live 2006–2012 [2006–2012, AUM Fidelity, 8CD], A

Parliament [1970–1980]

• Mothership Connection [1976, Mercury/Chronicles], A
• The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein [1976, Casablanca], A
• Greatest Hits: P. Funk, Uncut Funk, the Bomb [1974–79, Casablanca], A
• Tear the Roof Off [1974–80, Casablanca, 2 CD], A
• The Best of Parliament [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1974–80, Mercury], A

Gram Parsons (1946–73)

• Grievous Angel [1973, Reprise], A
• G.P. / Grievous Angel [1972–73, Reprise], A

Harry Partch (1901–74)

• The World of Harry Partch [1969, Columbia], A

Dolly Parton (1946– )

• The Best of Dolly Parton [1971–75, RCA], A

Pavement [1990–1999]

• Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain [1993, Matador], A+

Annette Peacock (1941– )

• Mama Never Taught Me How to Cook: The Aura Years [1978–82, Castle], A

Ann Peebles (1947– )

• Ann Peebles' Greatest Hits [1969–77, MCA], A

Art Pepper (1925–82)

• The Return of Art Pepper: The Complete Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 1 [1956–57, Blue Note], A
• The Art of Pepper: The Complete Aladdin Recordings, Vol. 3 [1957, Blue Note], A
• Omega Sessions: The Complete Master Takes [1957, Fresh Sound], A
• Mosaic Select 15 [1956–57, Mosaic, 3 CD], A
• Meets the Rhythm Section [1957, Contemporary OJC], A
• Living Legend [1975, Contemporary OJC], A
• Thursday Night at the Village Vanguard [1977, Contemporary/OJC], A
• More for Les: At the Village Vanguard, Volume Four [1977, Contemporary/OJC], A
• Straight Life [1979, Galaxy OJC], A
• Winter Moon [1980, Galaxy], A+
• Art Pepper With Duke Jordan in Copenhagen 1981 [1981, Galaxy, 2CD], A
• The Complete Galaxy Recordings [1977–82, Galaxy, 16 CD], A

The Perceptionists [2005– ]

• Black Dialogue [2005, Definitive Jux], A

Pere Ubu [1975– ]

• The Modern Dance [1978, Blank], A+
• Dub Housing [1978, Chrysalis], A
• The Tenement Year [1988, Capitol], A
• Cloudland [1989, Fontana], A

Perfect Disaster [1985–1990]

• Up [1989, Fire], A

Carl Perkins (1932–98)

• Original Sun Greatest Hits [1954–57, Rhino], A

Persian Gulf [1984–1986]

• Changing the Weather [1984, Raven], A

Houston Person (1934– )

• The Art and Soul of Houston Person [1996–2008, High Note, 3 CD], A
• w/Ron Carter: Chemistry [2015, HighNote], A

Pet Shop Boys [1986– ]

• Actually [1987, EMI America], A
• Introspective [1988, EMI America], A
• Behavior [1990, EMI America], A+
• Discography: The Complete Singles Collection [1985–91, EMI America], A+
• Very [1993, Capitol], A+

Oscar Peterson (1925–2007)

• w/Clark Terry: Oscar Peterson Trio + One: Clark Terry [1964, Emarcy], A

Liz Phair (1967– )

• Exile in Guyville [1993, Matador], A

Barre Phillips (1934– )

Sam Phillips (1962– )

• Martinis and Bikinis [1994, Virgin], A

Astor Piazzolla (1921–92)

• Tango: Zero Hour [1986, Pangaea], A
• The Rough Guide to Astor Piazzolla [1957–88, World Music Network], A

Wilson Pickett (1941–2006)

• The Exciting Wilson Pickett [1966, Atlantic], A
• A Man and a Half: The Best of Wilson Pickett [1961–71, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• The Definitive Collection [1961–71, Atlantic/Rhino, 2 CD], A

Pink Floyd [1967– ]

• The Piper at the Gates of Dawn [1967, Capitol], A
• The Dark Side of the Moon [1973, Capitol], A+
• Wish You Were Here [1975, Capitol], A
• Echoes [1967–94, Capitol, 2CD], A

The Plastic People of the Universe [1968– ]

• Magical Nights [1969–85, Munster, 2CD], A

P.M. Dawn [1988– ]

• Of the Heart, of the Soul, and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience [1991, Gee Street], A

The Pogues [1984– ]

• Rum Sodomy and the Lash [1985, MCA], A

The Police [1977–1985]

• Every Breath You Take: The Singles [1978–86, A&M], A

Charlie Poole (1892–1931)

• Charlie Poole and the North Carolina Ramblers, Vol. 2 [1926–30, County], A
• The Legend of Charlie Poole, Vol. 3 [1926–30, County], A
• You Ain't Talkin' to Me: Charlie Poole and the Roots of Country Music [1902–40, Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD], A

Iggy Pop (1947– )

• Lust for Life [1977, Virgin], A
• A Million in Prizes: The Anthology [1969–2003, Virgin, 2CD], A

Bud Powell (1924–66)

• The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1 [1949–53, Blue Note], A
• The Very Best [1949–58, Blue Note], A

Pérez Prado (1916–89)

• The Best of Pérez Prado: The Original Mambo No. 5 [1949–59, RCA/Legacy], A

Elvis Presley (1935–77)

• The Sun Sessions CD [1954–56, RCA], A
• Elvis Presley [1956, RCA], A+
• Tiger Man [1968, RCA], A
• The Top Ten Hits [1956–72, RCA, 2 CD], A
• 30 #1 Hits [1956–76, RCA], A

Pretenders [1980– ]

• The Singles [(1987), Sire], A

Lloyd Price (1933–2021)

• Greatest Hits: The Original ABC-Paramount Recordings [1956–60, MCA], A

Prince (1958–2016)

• Dirty Mind [1980, Warner Brothers], A
• Purple Rain [1984, Warner Brothers], A
• Sign of the Times [1987, Paisley Park, 2 CD], A

John Prine (1946–2020)

• John Prine [1971, Atlantic], A
• Sweet Revenge [1973, Atlantic], A
• Common Sense [1975, Atlantic], A
• The Missing Years [1991, Oh Boy], A
• Great Days: The John Prine Anthology [1971–91, Rhino, 2 CD], A+
• Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings [1995, Oh Boy], A
• In Spite of Ourselves [1999, Oh Boy], A

Professor Longhair (1918–80)

• 'Fess: The Professor Longhair Anthology [1949–78, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• Crawfish Fiesta [1980, Alligator], A

The Psychedelic Furs [1980– ]

• All of This and Nothing [1980–88, Columbia], A

Public Enemy [1982– ]

• It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back [1988, Def Jam], A+
• Fear of a Black Planet [1990, Def Jam], A
• Apocalypse 91 . . . The Enemy Strikes Black [1991, Def Jam], A
• Power to the People and the Beats: Public Enemy's Greatest Hits [1987–98, Def Jam], A
• w/Paris: Rebirth of a Nation [2006, Guerrilla Funk], A

Dudu Pukwana (1938–90)

• In the Townships [1973, Earthworks], A

Don Pullen (1944–95)

• w/George Adams: Breakthrough [1986, Blue Note], A+
• New Beginnings [1988, Blue Note], A
• Mosaic Select [1986–90, Mosaic, 3 CD], A
• Ode to Life [1993, Blue Note], A

Pulnoc [1989– ]

• Pulnoc [1991, Globus International], A
• City of Hysteria [1991, Arista], A

Bonnie Raitt (1949– )

• Give It Up [1972, Warner Brothers], A

The Ramones [1976– ]

• Ramones [1976, Sire], A
• The Ramones Leave Home [1976, Sire], A
• Rocket to Russia [1977, Sire], A+
• Road to Ruin [1978, Sire], A
• Too Tough to Die [1984, Sire], A

Rank and File [1982–1987]

• Long Gone Dead [1984, Collectors' Choice], A

The Raspberries [1972–1975]

• Starting Over [1974, Capitol], A+

Otis Redding (1941–67)

• Pain in My Heart [1964, Atco], A
• The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads [1965, Atco], A
• Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [1965, Atco], A+
• Complete and Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul [1966, Atco], A
• The Otis Redding Story [1962–67, Atlantic, 3 CD], A+
• Dreams to Remember: The Otis Redding Anthology [1962–67, Rhino, 2CD], A

Don Redman (1900–64)

• Doin' What I Please [1925–38, ASV], A

Jimmy Reed (1925–76)

• Blues Masters: The Very Best of Jimmy Reed [1953–63, Rhino], A
• The Best of the Vee-Jay Years [1953–63, Shout! Factory], A
• The Best of Jimmy Reed [1953–64, GNP/Crescendo], A

Lou Reed (1942–2013)

• The Blue Mask [1982, RCA], A
• Legendary Hearts [1983, RCA], A+
• New Sensations [1984, RCA], A

The Regrettes [2015– ]

• Further Joy [2022, Warner], A

Django Reinhardt (1910–53)

• w/Stéphane Grappelli: Swing from Paris [1935–39, ASV], A

Dave Rempis (1975– )

• Triage: American Mythology [2004, Okka Disk], A

The Replacements [1981–1991]

• Let It Be [1984, Twin/Tone], A
• Tim [1985, Sire], A

Jonathan Richman (1951– )

• The Modern Lovers [1971, Rhino], A
• Jonathan Sings! [1983, Warner Brothers], A

Lesley Riddle (1905–80)

• Step by Step: Lesley Riddle Meets the Carter Family: Blues, Country and Sacred Songs [1965–78, Rounder], A

Amy Rigby (1959– )

• Diary of a Mod Housewife [1996, Koch], A
• Middlescence [1998, Koch], A
• 18 Again: An Anthology [1996–2000, Koch], A
• Little Fugitive [2005, Signature Sounds], A

Howard Riley (1943– )

• Live in the USA [1976, NoBusiness], A

Rilo Kiley [2001– ]

• More Adventurous [2004, Brute/Beaute], A

Sam Rivers (1923–2011)

• Fuschia Swing Song [1964, Blue Note], A

Tom Robinson (1950– )

• Power in the Darkness [1978, Razor & Tie], A

Robyn (1979– )

• Body Talk [2010, Konichiwa/Cherrytree/Interscope], A

Tabu Ley Rochereau (1940–2013)

• The Voice of Lightness: Congo Classics 1961–1977 [1961–77, Stern's Africa, 2 CD], A
• The Voice of Lightness Vol. 2: Congo Classics 1977–1993 [1977–93, Stern's Africa, 2 CD], A

The Roches [1978– ]

• A Dove [1992, MCA], A+

Jimmie Rodgers (1897–1933)

• RCA Country Legends [1927–33], A

Nile Rodgers (1952– )

• Adventures in the Land of the Good Groove [1983, Mirage], A

Olivia Rodrigo (2003– )

• Guts [2023, Geffen], A

Arsenio Rodriguez (1911–71)

• Montuneando [1946–50, Tumbao], A

Roberto Juan Rodriguez

• El Danzon de Moises [2002, Tzadik], A

The Rolling Stones [1963– ]

• The Rolling Stones (England's Newest Hit Makers) [US] [1964, Abkco], A
• Out of Our Heads [US] [1965, Abkco], A
• Aftermath [US] [1966, Abkco], A
• Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass) [1964–66, Abkco], A+
• Between the Buttons [UK] [1967, Decca], A
• Between the Buttons [US] [1967, Abkco], A
• Beggars Banquet [1968, Abkco], A
• Let It Bleed [1969, Abkco], A+
• Singles Collection: The London Years [1963–69, Abkco, 3 CD], A
• Sticky Fingers [1971, Virgin], A
• Hot Rocks [1964–71, Abkco, 2LP], A
• Exile on Main Street [1972, Virgin], A+
• Some Girls [1978, Virgin], A

Sonny Rollins (1930– )

• Work Time [1955, Prestige/OJC], A
• Saxophone Colossus [1956, Prestige OJC], A+
• The Complete Prestige Recordings [1949–56, Prestige, 7 CD], A
• Way Out West [1957, Contemporary OJC], A
• Way Out West [Deluxe Edition] [1957, Craft], A
• The Essential Sonny Rollins: The RCA Years [1962–64, RCA/Legacy, 2CD], A
• On Impulse! [1965, Impulse], A
• Alfie [1966, Impulse], A
• Plays G-Man [1986, Milestone], A+
• Falling in Love With Jazz [1989, Milestone], A
• Silver City [1972–95, Milestone, 2CD], A+
• This Is What I Do [2000, Milestone], A
• Milestone Profiles [1972–2001, Milestone], A

The Roots [1993– ]

• Rising Down [2008, Def Jam], A
• How I Got Over [2010, Def Jam], A

Roxy Music [1972–1983]

• Stranded [1974, Reprise], A
• Country Life [1974, Reprise], A
• Greatest Hits [1972–75, Atco], A
• Avalon [1982, Reprise], A

Roswell Rudd (1935–2017)

• Flexible Flyer [1974, Black Lion], A+
• w/Steve Lacy, Misha Mengelberg, Kent Carter, Han Bennink: Regeneration [1982, Soul Note], A
• Trombone for Lovers [2013, Sunnyside], A

Run the Jewels [2013– ]

• RTJ4 [2020, Jewel Runners/RBC/BMG], A

Todd Rundgren (1948– )

• Something / Anything? [1972, Bearsville, 2 CD], A

Run-DMC [1982– ]

• Run-DMC [1983–84, Arista/Legacy], A
• Together Forever: Greatest Hits [1983–91, Profile], A
• Greatest Hits [1983–93, Arista/BMG Heritage], A

Jimmy Rushing (1903–72)

• Cat Meets Chick / The Jazz Odyssey of James Rushing Esq. [1955–56, Collectables], A
• Rushing Lullabies [1958–59, Columbia], A
• The You and Me That Used to Be [1971, RCA], A+

George Russell (1923–2009)

• Jazz Workshop [1956, RCA Bluebird], A
• Trip to Prillarguri [1970, Soul Note], A

Leon Russell (1941–2016)

• Leon Russell [1970, Capitol], A

Raphael Saadiq (1966– )

• The Way I See It [2008, Columbia], A

Salt-N-Pepa [1985– ]

• Black's Magic [1990, London], A

David Sanchez (1968– )

• Obsesion [1998, Columbia], A

Pharoah Sanders (1940–2022)

• Welcome to Love [1990, Timeless], A+

Randy Sandke (1949– )

• Unconventional Wisdom [2008, Arbors], A

Oumou Sangaré (1968– )

• Oumou [1989–2003, World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2 CD], A
• Seya [2009, World Circuit/Nonesuch], A

Bernardo Sassetti (1970–2012)

• Ascent [2005, Clean Feed], A

Jenny Scheinman (1979– )

• The Littlest Prisoner [2013, Masterworks], A

Alexander von Schlippenbach (1938– )

• w/Axel Dörner, Rudi Mahall, Jan Roder, Uli Jennessen: Monk's Casino: The Complete Works of Thelonious Monk [2003–2004, Intakt, 3 CD], A

Brinsley Schwarz [1969–1975]

• Nervous on the Road [1972, United Artists], A
• New Favourites of Brinsley Schwarz [1974, United Artists], A+
• Nervous on the Road / The New Favourites of Brinsley Schwarz [1972–74, Beat Goes On], A
• Surrender to the Rhythm [1970–74, EMI], A

Irène Schweizer (1941– )

• w/Pierre Favre: Irène Schweizer / Pierre Favre [1990, Intakt], A
• w/Han Bennink: Irène Schweizer / Han Bennink [1995, Intakt], A
• Portrait [1984–2004, Intakt, 2CD], A
• w/Han Bennink: Welcome Back [2015, Intakt], A

Stephen Scott (1969– )

• Aminah's Dream [1993, Verve], A

Sex Pistols [1976–1978]

• Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols [1977, Warner Brothers], A

Roxanne Shanté

• Bad Sister [1989, Cold Chillin'], A

Paul Shapiro

• Shofarot Verses [2013, Tzadik], A

Archie Shepp (1937– )

• w/Horace Parlan: Goin' Home [1977, Steeplechase], A

Matthew Shipp (1960– )

• Harmony and Abyss [2004, Thirsty Ear], A
• Harmonic Disorder [2008, Thirsty Ear], A
• East Axis: w/Allen Lowe, Gerald Cleaver, Kevin Ray: Cool With That [2020, ESP-Disk], A

The Shirelles [1958– ]

• The Very Best of the Shirelles [1958–63, Rhino], A+

Wayne Shorter (1933–2023)

• The Classic Blue Note Recordings [1960–89, Blue Note, 2CD], A

Silver Convention [1975– ]

• Love in a Sleeper [1978, MCA], A

Horace Silver (1928–2014)

• The Jody Grind [1966, Blue Note], A
• Horace Silver Quintet: Live New York Revisited [1964–66, Ezz-Thetics], A
• The Very Best [1954–66, Blue Note], A+

Zoot Sims (1925–85)

• Zoot Sims and the Gershwin Brothers [1975, Pablo OJC], A

Frank Sinatra (1915–2003)

• Swing Easy! [1954, Capitol, EP], A
• Songs for Swingin' Lovers [1956, Capitol], A+

The Skillet Lickers

• Old Time Fiddle Tunes and Songs from North Georgia [1926–31, County], A

Percy Sledge (1941–2015)

• The Ultimate Collection [1966–69, Atlantic], A

Sly and Robbie [1978– ]

• Rhythm Killers [1987, Island], A

Sly and the Family Stone [1967–1981]

• Stand [1969, Epic/Legacy], A
• Greatest Hits [1967–69, Epic/Legacy], A+
• There's a Riot Goin' On [1971, Epic/Legacy], A

Huey "Piano" Smith (1934–2023)

• Serious Clownin': The History of Huey "Piano" Smith and the Clowns [1956–60, Rhino], A

Jimmy Smith (1925–2005)

• w/Stanley Turrentine: Prayer Meetin' [1960–63, Blue Note], A

Patti Smith (1946– )

• Horses [1975, Arista], A
• Dream of Life [1988, Arista], A

Tommy Smith (1967– )

• w/Brian Kellock: Symbiosis [2004, Spartacus], A

Todd Snider (1966– )

• Live: Near Truths and Hotel Rooms [2003, Oh Boy], A
• East Nashville Skyline [2004, Oh Boy], A
• The Devil You Know [2006, New Door], A
• Live: The Storyteller [2010, Aimless, 2CD], A
• Agnostic Hymns and Stoner Fables [2012, Aimless/Thirty Tigers], A

Hank Snow (1914–99)

• I'm Movin' On and Other Great Country Hits [1949–56, RCA], A
• The Essential Hank Snow [1950–73, RCA], A

Sonic Liberation Front [2000– ]

• Ashé a Go-Go [2004, High Two], A

Sonic Youth [1982– ]

• Daydream Nation [1988, DGC], A
• Daydream Nation (Deluxe Edition) [1988–89, Geffen, 2CD], A
• Dirty [1992, DGC], A+
• Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star [1994, DGC], A

Sons of Kemet [2013– ]

• Black to the Future [2021, Impulse!], A

Tyshawn Sorey (1980– )

• Tyshawn Sorey Trio + 1: w/Greg Osby: The Off-Off Broadway Guide to Synergism [2022, Pi, 3CD], A

Muggsy Spanier (1906–67)

• The "Ragtime Band" Sessions [1939, RCA Bluebird], A

Spoon [1996– ]

• Kill the Moonlight [2002, Merge], A

Bruce Springsteen (1949– )

• Born in the USA [1984, Columbia], A
• Tunnel of Love [1987, Columbia], A

Wild Jimmy Spruill (1934–96)

• Scratchin': The Wild Jimmy Spruill Story [1956–63, GVC, 2CD], A

Peter Stampfel (1938– )

• Peter Stampfel and the Bottlecaps: Demo '84 [1984, Don Giovanni], A

Ralph Stanley (1927– )

• Bound to Ride: Vintage Mountain Bluegrass [1971–76, Rebel], A

Mavis Staples (1939– )

• We'll Never Turn Back [2007, Anti-], A

Candi Staton (1940– )

• Candi Staton [1969–73, Honest Jons], A

Steely Dan [1972–1981]

• Can't Buy a Thrill [1972, MCA], A
• Pretzel Logic [1974, MCA], A+
• Katy Lied [1975, MCA], A

Steinski (1951– )

• Nothing to Fear: A Rough Mix [2002, Soul Ting], A
• What Does It All Mean? 1983–2006 Retrospective [1983–2006, Illegal Art, 2CD], A

Sufjan Stevens (1975– )

• Illinois [2005, Asthmatic Kitty], A

Gary Stewart (1945–2003)

• Out of Hand [1975, Hightone], A
• Gary's Greatest [1973–90, Hightone], A

Rod Stewart (1945– )

• Every Picture Tells a Story [1971, Mercury], A

Sonny Stitt (1924–82)

• Tune-Up! [1972, Muse], A

The Streets (1979– )

• Original Pirate Material [2002, Vice/Atlantic], A

The Strypes [2013– ]

• Snapshot [2013, Island/Photo Finish], A

Donna Summer (1948–2012)

• Bad Girls (Deluxe Edition) [1977–80, Mercury/Chronicles, 2 CD], A

Sun Ra (1914–93)

• Jazz in Silhouette [1958, Evidence], A

The Supremes

• Diana Ross and the Supremes: The Best of Diana Ross and the Supremes (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1964–69, Motown], A

Swamp Dogg (1942– )

• Total Destruction to Your Mind [1970, Canyon], A+
• Best of 25 Years: F*** the Bomb, Stop the Drugs [1970–95, Virgin], A

Steve Swell (1954– )

• Steve Swell Quintet Soul Travelers: w/Leena Conquest: Astonishments [2018, RogueArt], A

Rachid Taha (1958–2018)

• Made in Medina [2000, Ark 21], A

Talking Heads [1977–1992]

• More Songs About Buildings and Food [1978, Sire], A
• Remain in Light [1980, Sire], A+
• Little Creatures [1985, Sire], A
• The Best of Talking Heads [1977–88, Sire/Warner Bros./Rhino], A

James Talley (1944– )

• Got No Bread, No Milk, No Money, But We Sure Got a Lot of Love [1975, Capitol], A+

Tampa Red (1904–81)

• The Bluebird Recordings 1934–1936 [1934–36, RCA, 2CD], A

Horace Tapscott (1934–99)

• The Dark Tree: 1 [1989, Hat Art], A
• The Dark Tree [1989, Hatology, 2 CD], A

Art Tatum (1909–56)

• The Best of the Complete Pablo Solo Masterpieces [1953–55, Pablo], A
• w/Roy Eldridge, Larry Simmons, Alvin Stoller: The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Volume Two [1955, Pablo/OJC], A
• w/Buddy DeFranco, Red Callender, Bill Douglass: The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Volume Seven [1956, Pablo], A
• w/Ben Webster, Red Callender, Bill Douglass: The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Vol. 8 [1956, Pablo], A+
• The Best of the Complete Pablo Group Masterpieces [1954–56, Pablo], A
• The Best of Art Tatum [1953–56, Pablo], A

Cecil Taylor (1929–2018)

• The World of Cecil Taylor [1960, Candid], A

Jack Teagarden (1905–64)

• w/Pee Wee Russell: Jack Teagarden's Big Eight / Pee Wee Russell's Rhythmakers [1938–40, Riverside OJC], A

Television [1977–1992]

• Marquee Moon [1977, Elektra/Rhino], A

Kate Tempest (1985– )

• Everybody Down [2014, Big Dada], A

The Temptations [1960– ]

• Greatest Hits [1964–66, Motown], A+
• The Best of the Temptations: Volume 1: The '60s (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1964–69, Motown], A

They Might Be Giants [1983– ]

• They Might Be Giants [1986, Restless], A
• A User Guide to They Might Be Giants [1986–2002, Rhino/Elektra], A

Hank Thompson (1925–2007)

• Vintage Collections [1947–61, Capitol], A
• The Capitol Collector's Series [1947–61, Capitol], A

Lucky Thompson (1924–2005)

• Accent on Tenor Sax [1954, Fresh Sound], A
• Tricotism [1956, Impulse], A

Richard Thompson (1949– )

• w/Linda Thompson: Hokey Pokey [1974, Hannibal], A
• w/Linda Thompson: Shoot Out the Lights [1982, Hannibal], A

The Three Johns [1983– ]

• The World By Storm [1986, Abstract], A

Johnny Thunders (1952–91)

• So Alone [1978, Warner Brothers], A

Le Tigre [1999– ]

• This Island [2004, Island], A

Floyd Tillman (1914–2003)

• Columbia Historic Edition [(1985), Columbia], A

Timbuk 3 [1986– ]

• Greetings from Timbuk 3 [1986, IRS], A

Toots and the Maytals [1962–2020]

• Funky Kingston [1973, Mango], A

Stan Tracey (1926–2013)

• Jazz Suite: Inspired by Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood [1965, Columbia], A

Transplants [2002– ]

• Transplants [2002, Hellcat], A

Lobi Traoré (1961–2010)

• Bwati Kono "In the Club" [2007–2008, Kanaga System Krush], A

Merle Travis (1917–83)

• The Best of Merle Travis [1946–68, Rhino], A

Randy Travis (1959– )

• Greatest Hits, Volume One [(1992), Warner Brothers], A
• Trail of Memories: The Randy Travis Anthology [1985–99, Rhino, 2 CD], A

Tricky (1964– )

• Blowback [2001, Hollywood], A

Assif Tsahar (1969– )

• Digital Primitives: w/Cooper-Moore, Chad Taylor: Lipsomuch / Soul Searchin' [2011, Hopscotch], A
• w/William Parker, Hamid Drake: In Between the Tumbling a Stillness [2015, Hopscotch], A

Ernest Tubb (1914–84)

• The Country Music Hall of Fame Series [1941–65, MCA], A
• The Definitive Collection [1941–66, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], A

Big Joe Turner (1911–85)

• Greatest Hits [1951–58, Atlantic], A

Brad Turner (1967– )

UB40 [1980– ]

• 1980–83 [1980–83, A&M], A
• Labour of Love [1983, A&M], A

James Blood Ulmer (1942– )

• Odyssey [1983, Columbia], A

Massimo Urbani (1957–93)

• The Blessing [1993, Red], A

Kid Thomas Valentine (1896–1987)

• Kid Thomas-George Lewis Ragtime Stompers [1961, GHB], A

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (1937– )

• Greatest Hits, Volume 1 [1962–65, Rhino], A
• The Definitive Pop Collection [1962–78, Rhino], A

Vampire Weekend [2008– ]

• Contra [2010, XL], A

Ken Vandermark (1964– )

• Vandermark Five: Target or Flag [1997, Atavistic], A
• Spaceways Inc.: Version Soul [2002, Atavistic], A
• The Vandermark Five: Elements of Style . . . Exercises in Surprise [2003, Atavistic], A
• Vandermark 5: Free Jazz Classics Vols. 3 & 4 [2003–2004, Atavistic, 2 CD], A
• Powerhouse Sound: Oslo/Chicago Breaks [2005–2006, Atavistic, 2 CD], A

Velkro

• Don't Wait for the Revolution [2014, Clean Feed], A

The Velvet Underground [1967–1970]

• w/Nico: The Velvet Underground and Nico [1967, Verve], A+
• White Light / White Heat [1968, Verve], A
• The Velvet Underground [1969, Verve], A+
• The Best of the Velvet Underground (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1967–69, Mercury/Polydor], A
• Loaded [1970, Warner Brothers], A+

Alex Ventling

The Vibrators [1977– ]

• Pure Mania [1977, Columbia], A

Fay Victor (1965– )

• Herbie Nichols SUNG: Life Is Funny That Way [2023, Tao Forms, 2CD], A

Vienna Art Orchestra [1980– ]

• From No Time to Rag Time [1982, Hat Art], A

Gene Vincent (1935–71)

• The Screaming End: The Best of Gene Vinent and His Blue Caps [(1997), Razor & Tie], A

Voice of the Beehive [1987– ]

• Honey Lingers [1991, London], A

Bunny Wailer (1947–2021)

• Crucial! Roots Classics [1979–82, Shanachie], A+

Loudon Wainwright III (1947– )

• Unrequited [1975, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Career Moves [1993, Virgin], A
• High Wide and Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project [2008–2009, 161, 2 CD], A
• Older Than My Old Man Now [2012, 2nd Story Sound], A

Mal Waldron (1926–2002)

• w/Jackie McLean: Left Alone '86 [1986, Evidence], A

Fats Waller (1904–43)

• The Middle Years Part 1 (1936–1938) [1936–38, RCA, 3 CD], A
• The Joint Is Jumpin' [1929–41, RCA], A
• The Very Best of Fats Waller [1929–43, RCA], A
• If You Got to Ask, You Ain't Got It [1926–43, Bluebird/Legacy, 3 CD], A

David S. Ware (1949–2012)

• Corridors and Parallels [2001, AUM Fidelity], A

Justin Warfield

• My Field Trip to Planet 9 [1993, Warner Brothers], A

Was (Not Was) [1981– ]

• Are You Okay? [1990, Chrysalis], A

Dinah Washington (1924–63)

• The Dinah Washington Story [1943–61, Mercury, 2 CD], A

Muddy Waters (1915–83)

• The Best of Muddy Waters [1948–54, Chess], A
• Trouble No More: Singles (1955–1959) [1955–59, Chess], A+
• The Chess Box [1947–72, Chess, 3 CD], A
• The Definitive Collection [1948–76, Geffen/Chess/Chronicles], A
• Hard Again [1977, Blue Sky], A

Bobby Watson (1953– )

• Love Remains [1986, Red], A

Doc Watson (1923–2012)

• Doc Watson [1964, Vanguard], A

Ben Webster (1909–73)

• Cottontail: The Best of Ben Webster 1931–1944 [1931–44, ASV], A
• King of the Tenors [1953, Verve], A
• Soulville [1957, Verve], A+
• The Soul of Ben Webster [1957–58, Verve, 2 CD], A
• w/Harry Edison: Ben and Sweets [1962, Columbia], A

Kurt Weill (1900–50)

• Threepenny Opera: Original Cast Recording — New York Shakespeare Festival Production [1976, Columbia], A

Mary Wells (1943–92)

• The Best of Mary Wells (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1961–64, Motown], A

Papa Wemba (1949–2016)

• L'Esclave [1986, Gitta], A
• 1977–1997 [1977–97, Stern's Africa, 2 CD], A

Kanye West (1977– )

• Late Registration [2005, Roc-A-Fella], A
• My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy [2010, Roc-A-Fella], A

The Who [1964–1983]

• Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy [1965–68, MCA], A+
• Who's Next [1971, MCA], A+

Bob Wilber (1928–2019)

• Dancing on a Rainbow [1989, Circle], A

The Wild Tchoupitoulas [1976– ]

• The Wild Tchoupitoulas [1976, Island], A

Barney Wilen (1937–96)

• Wild Dogs of the Ruwenzori [1988, Ida], A
• New York Romance [1994, Sunnyside], A

Ernie Wilkins (1922–99)

• K.a.l.e.i.d.o.d.u.k.e. [1990, Birdology], A

Hank Williams (1923–53)

• The Unreleased Recordings [1951, Time Life, 3 CD], A
• 40 Greatest Hits [1947–52, Polydor, 2 CD], A
• The Original Singles Collection [1942–52, Polydor, 3 CD], A+
• The Ultimate Collection [1947–52, Mercury, 2 CD], A+

Lucinda Williams (1953– )

• Lucinda Williams [1988, Rough Trade], A+
• Sweet Old World [1992, Chameleon], A
• Car Wheels on a Gravel Road [1998, Polygram], A+
• Essence [2001, Lost Highway], A

Sonny Boy Williamson (1899–1965)

• King Biscuit Time [1951, Arhoolie], A
• The Real Folk Blues [1957–63, Chess], A
• More Real Folk Blues [1960–64, Chess], A
• The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1957–64, MCA/Chess], A
• His Best [1955–64, MCA/Chess], A
• The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson [1955–64, Chess, 2 CD], A+

Hal Willner (1956–2020)

• Lost in the Stars: The Music of Kurt Weill [1985, A&M], A

Bob Wills (1905–75)

• The Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol. 7: Keep Knockin' [1946–47, Rhino], A
• The Essential Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys [1935–47, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Take Me Back to Tulsa [1932–50, Proper, 4CD], A
• Anthology 1935–1973 [1935–73, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• Legends of Country Music [1932–73, Columbia/Legacy, 4 CD], A

Brian Wilson (1942– )

• Presents Smile [2004, Nonesuch], A

Wire [1977– ]

• Pink Flag [1977, Enigma], A
• On Returning (1977–1979) [1977–79, Enigma], A

Bill Withers (1938–2020)

• Still Bill [1972, Columbia/Legacy], A

Stevie Wonder (1950– )

• The Best of Stevie Wonder (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1963–71, Motown], A
• Talking Book [1972, Motown], A
• Innervisions [1973, Motown], A
• Fulfillingness' First Finale [1974, Motown], A
• Characters [1987, Motown], A
• Conversation Peace [1995, Motown], A
• Number 1's [1963–2005, Motown], A

World Saxophone Quartet [1977–2006]

• Political Blues [2006, Justin Time], A

Wussy [2005– ]

• Buckeye [2005–2011, Damnably], A
• Attica! [2014, Shake It], A

Robert Wyatt (1945– )

• Ruth Is Stranger than Richard [1975, Caroline], A

X-Ray Spex [1976– ]

• Germ Free Adolescents [1978, Blue Plate], A+
• The Anthology [1977–78, Sanctuary/Castle, 2CD], A

The Yardbirds [1963–1968]

• Having a Rave-Up With the Yardbirds [1966, Epic], A

Faron Young (1932–96)

• Live Fast, Love Hard [1952–62, Country Music Foundation], A

Larry Young (1940–79)

• Unity [1965, 1999), Blue Note], A

Lester Young (1909–59)

• Lester Leaps In: His Greatest Recordings 1936–1944 [1936–44, ASV], A
• The Essential Keynote Collection 1: The Complete Lester Young [1944, Mercury], A
• The President Plays with the Oscar Peterson Trio [1952, Verve], A
• w/Teddy Wilson: Pres and Teddy [1956, Verve], A

Neil Young (1945– )

• Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere [1969, Reprise], A
• After the Gold Rush [1970, Reprise], A
• On the Beach [1974, Reprise], A
• Tonight's the Night [1975, Reprise], A+
• Decade [1966–76, Reprise, 2 CD], A
• Comes a Time [1978, Reprise], A
• Rust Never Sleeps [1979, Reprise], A+
• Reactor [1981, Reprise], A
• Freedom [1989, Reprise], A
• Greatest Hits [1969–91, Reprise], A

Warren Zevon (1947–2003)

• Genius: The Best of Warren Zevon [1976–2002, Elektra/Rhino], A

Zu [1999– ]

• w/Spaceways Inc.: Radiale [2003, Atavistic], A

ZZ Top [1970– ]

• Deguello [1979, Warner Brothers], A

Various Artists

• Africa Dances [(1972), Original], A
• African Connection, Vol. 1: Zaire Choc! [(1988), Celluloid], A+
• African Music [1971–82, Vertigo], A
• African Pearls 1: Congo: Rumba on the River [1954–69, Syllart, 2 CD], A
• African Pearls: Congo: Pont Sur Le Congo [1967–76, Syllart, 2 CD], A
• Authenticité: The Syliphone Years [1965–80, Sterns, 2 CD], A
• Electric Highlife: Sessions From the Bokoor Studios [1978–89, Naxos World], A
• Golden Afrique Vol. 1 [1971–83, Network, 2 CD], A
• Golden Afrique Vol. 2 [1956–82, Network, 2 CD], A
• The Guitar and Gun: Highlife Music From Ghana [1981–84, Stern's/Earthworks], A
• Guitar Paradise of East Africa [(1991), Earthworks], A
• The Heartbeat of Soweto [1988, Shanachie], A
• The Indestructible Beat of Soweto [(1986), Shanachie], A
• The Kings and Queens of Township Jive: Modern Roots of the Indestructible Beat of Soweto [1991, Earthworks], A+
• The Kings of Highlife: The Vibrant Music of West Africa [(2003), Wrasse], A
• The Music in My Head [(1998), Sterns], A
• Roots of OK Jazz: Congo Classics 1955–1956 [1955–56, Crammed Discs], A
• The Rough Guide to Congo Gold [1949–93, World Music Network], A
• The Rough Guide to Highlife [2nd Edition] [1969–84, World Music Network, 2CD], A
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Nigeria and Ghana [(2002), World Music Network], A
• Soweto Never Sleeps [1986, Shanachie], A
• A Taste of the Indestructible Beat of Soweto [(1994), Earthworks], A
• Township Jazz 'n' Jive [1939–65, Music Club], A
• American Epic: The Collection [1916–36, Columbia/Third Man/Legacy, 5CD], A
• Back to the Crossroads: The Roots of Robert Johnson [1926–36, Yazoo], A
• The Best There Ever Was: The Legendary Early Blues Performers [1927–35, Yazoo], A
• The Blues: A Smithsonian Collection of Classic Blues Singers [1923–85, Smithsonian, 4 CD], A
• Blues Masters Volume 5: Jump Blues Classics [(1992), Rhino], A
• Blues Masters Volume 14: More Jump Blues [(1993), Rhino], A
• Blues Story [1920–84, Shout, 2 CD], A
• Guitar Player Presents Legends of Guitar: Electric Blues, Vol. 1 [(1990), Rhino], A
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 6: Poor Man's Heaven [1928–40, Bluebird], A
• Wild About My Lovin', Beale Street Blues [1928–30, RCA], A
• Brazil Classics 2: O Samba [(1989), Luaka Bop], A
• Tropicalia: Ou Panis et Circenses [1968, Polygram Brazil], A
• Hurricane Zouk [1988, Earthworks/Virgin], A+
• Classic Country Music: A Smithsonian Collection, Volume 1 [(1990), Smithsonian], A
• Classic Country Music: A Smithsonian Collection, Volume 2 [(1990), Smithsonian], A
• Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes [1946–61, Columbia], A
• Hillbilly Boogie [1939–51, Proper, 4CD], A
• Texas Music, Vol. 2: Western Swing & Honky Tonk [1934–76, Rhino], A
• Flowers in the Wildwood: Women in Early Country Music [1923–39, Trikont], A
• Good for What Ails You: Music of the Medicine Shows [1926–37, Old Hat, 2 CD], A
• Anthology of American Folk Music [(1997), Smithsonian Folkways, 6 CD], A
• Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music, Volume 4 [1928–40, Revenant, 2 CD], A
• Jubilation! Great Gospel Performances, Vol. 3: Country Gospel [(1992), Rhino], A
• American Pop: An Audio History from Minstrel to Mojo on Record, 1893–1946 [1893–1946, West Hill, 9 CD], A
• The Best of Ken Burns Jazz [1926–92, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Black Legends of Jazz [1926–59, Decca, 2 CD], A
• The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz [1916–81, Smithsonian, 5CD], A
• That Devilin' Tune: A Jazz History [1895–1950]: Volume 3 (of 4) [1934–45, WHRA, 9 CD], A
• Billy Crystal Presents the Milt Gabler Story [1938–64, Verve], A
• The Birth of BeBop [1939–45, Charly, 2CD], A
• Masters of Jazz, Vol. 2: Bebop's Greatest Hits [1945–54, Rhino], A
• Duduvudu: The Gospel According to Dudu Pukwana [2014, Edgetone], A
• Down in the Basement: Joe Bussard's Treasure Trove of Vintage 78s [1926–37, Old Hat], A
• Best of Blues Records Presents: The Prewar Vocal Jazz Story [La Grande Époque du Jazz Vocal 1933–1945] [1923–45, Best of Jazz, 2 CD], A
• Cartagena! Curro Fuentes and the Big Band Cumbia and Descarga Sound of Colombia 1962–72 [1962–72, Soundway], A
• The Original Sound of Cumbia [1948–79, Soundway, 2CD], A
• The Daisy Age [1989–94, Ace], A
• Mr. Magic's Rap Attack, Vol. 4 [(1988), Profile], A
• The Perfect Beats: New York Electro Hip-Hop + Underground Dance Classics 1980–1985, Volume 4 [1971–90, Timber], A
• High Explosion: DJ Sounds From 1970 to 1976 [1970–76, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A
• Punky Reggae Party: New Wave Jamaica 1975–1980 [1975–80, Trojan], A
• Rough and Tough: The Story of Ska 1960–1966 [1960–66, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A
• Ska Bonanza: The Studio One Ska Years [1961–65, Heartbeat, 2 CD], A
• Ska Bonanza: The Studio One "Ska" Years [1961–65, Heartbeat, 2 CD], A
• This Is Ska! [1962–70, Music Club], A
• Tougher Than Tough: The Story of Jamaican Music [1959–93, Island, 4 CD], A+
• The Best of Ace Records, Vol. 2: The R&B Hits [1955–60, Scotti Brothers], A
• Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947–1974, Vol. 3: 1955–1958 [1955–58, Atlantic], A
• Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947–1974, Vol. 6: 1966–1969 [1966–69, Atlantic], A
• The Best of Doo Wop Ballads [(1989), Rhino], A
• The Best of Doo Wop Uptempo [1954–63, Rhino], A+
• The Best of Excello Records, Vol. 2: Southern Rhythm 'n' Rock [1954–66, Rhino], A
• The Best of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, Volume 1 [(1988), Rhino], A
• The Best of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, Volume 2 [(1988), Rhino], A
• Creole Kings of New Orleans [1950–58, Specialty], A+
• The Golden Era of Rock 'n' Roll 1954–1963 [1954–63, Hip-O, 3CD], A
• New Millennium Doo Wop Party [1954–61, Rhino], A+
• New Millennium Rock 'n' Roll Party [1954–59, Rhino], A
• The R&B Box: 30 Years of Rhythm and Blues [1944–74, Rhino, 6 CD], A+
• Rock This Town: Rockabilly Hits, Vol. 1 [(1991), Rhino], A
• The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll 1946–1954 [1946–54, Hip-O, 3CD], A
• Rip It Up: The Best of Specialty Records [1946–58, Craft], A
• Specialty Records Greatest Hits [1946–58, Specialty], A
• The Ultimate College Party: 50s and 60s Party Anthems [1953–62, Jasmine, 2CD], A
• Cameo Parkway: The Greatest Hits [1957–66, ABKCO], A
• The Best of the Girl Groups, Volume 1 [(1990), Rhino], A
• Finger Poppin' and Stompin' Feet: 20 Classic Allen Toussaint Productions for Minit Records 1960–1962 [1960–62, Capitol], A
• Girl Group Greats [1960–65, Rhino], A+
• It Will Stand: Minit Records [1960–63, EMI], A
• Motown Dance Party, Volume 1 [(1987), Motown], A
• Motown: The Classic Years [1960–72, UTV, 2 CD], A+
• New Orleans Funk: The Original Sound of Funk 1960–75 [1960–75, Soul Jazz], A
• Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era [1965–68, Sire, 2 LP], A
• Rhythm Love and Soul: The Sexiest Songs of R&B [1958–81, Shout!, 3CD], A
• Wall of Sound: The Very Best of Phil Spector 1961–1966 [1961–66, Phil Spector/Legacy], A
• Black Power: Music of a Revolution [1968–79, Shout Factory, 2 CD], A
• Dance Floor Divas: The '70s [1974–82, Rhino], A
• The Disco Years, Vol. 1: Turn the Beat Around [1974–78, Rhino], A
• DIY: UK Pop I: Teenage Kicks [1976–79, Rhino], A
• DIY: UK Punk I: Anarchy in the UK [1976–77, Rhino], A
• The Funk Box [1970–82, Hip-O, 4 CD], A
• Smooth Grooves: The Essential Collection [1972–78, Rhino], A
• Let Them Eat Jellybeans! 17 Extracts from America's Darker Side [1982, Alternative Tentacles], A
• Dazed and Confused [1993, Warner Brothers], A
• Hairspray [1988, MCA], A+