Albums released on 20 October
1971 · 56 YEARS
Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley revisited holiday music in 1971 with this Nashville-recorded effort. It was his first seasonal collection since the fifties.
1980 · 47 YEARS
The Wanderer
Donna Summer
This 1980 release marked a significant shift for Donna Summer as she moved toward rock and new wave. It features production work from Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Frank
Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse recorded her debut over two years across London and Miami. The collection earned her industry recognition and a Mercury Music Prize shortlisting.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Soused
Scott Walker
Scott Walker collaborated with Sunn O))) for this 2014 project. The sessions took place in London and resulted in five lengthy compositions.
2017 · 10 YEARS
All American Made
Margo Price
Margo Price produced this 2017 record at Phillips Recording with a team including Jeremy Ivey and Matt Ross-Spang. It includes a notable duet with Willie Nelson.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Lahai
Sampha
Sampha released his second solo effort in 2023, featuring contributions from various collaborators. The project takes its name from the singer's paternal grandfather.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Trevor Horn crafted a sprawling, double-length debut for the group. It fuses high-concept artifice with the aggressive pace of the Liverpool scene.
2008 · 19 YEARS
Black Ice
AC/DC
Returning after eight years of silence, the group delivered a record focused on raw guitar power. Brendan O'Brien steered the production to emphasize a classic, bluesy grit.
1974 · 53 YEARS
White Gold
Love Unlimited Orchestra
Barry White led his ensemble through a set of instrumental tracks focused on sweeping, cinematic arrangements. The album highlights the technical precision of the disco era.
2014 · 13 YEARS
I Forget Where We Were
Ben Howard
Ben Howard moved toward a darker, more expansive direction on his second record. The songs prioritize electric guitars and percussion over his earlier acoustic focus.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Intensive Care
Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams collaborated with producer Stephen Duffy for this introspective 2005 release. The record marks a move toward grounded, organic instrumentation.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Trio
Trio
This 1981 debut strips rock music down to its most basic components. It emerged from the German scene as a rejection of the complex studio trends of the day.
1993 · 34 YEARS
The Red Shoes
Kate Bush
Personal hardship influenced the songwriting on this 1993 release. It features a shift toward guitar-based rock production and notable guest performances.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Pretty Hate Machine
Nine Inch Nails
Trent Reznor recorded his debut in isolation, working at night as a janitor to secure studio access. The result bridged the gap between industrial noise and pop structure.
1986 · 41 YEARS
No. 10, Upping St.
Big Audio Dynamite
Mick Jones and Joe Strummer reunited for this 1986 record, bringing a renewed tension to their songwriting. It blends hip-hop rhythms with post-punk experimentation.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Spokes
Plaid
This 2003 release is a hallmark of the IDM genre, blending glitchy melodies with complex rhythms. It makes digital music feel surprisingly warm and human.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Ras Mandal Reggae
Dasanudasa
This French pressing combines spiritual lyrics with the pulse of eighties reggae. It represents a rare intersection of European production and global musical influences.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Rock 'N' Roll Juvenile
Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard returned to his rock and roll origins with this 1979 release. It successfully updated his sound for the charts while retaining a driving rhythm section.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Tarot Sport
Fuck Buttons
Two Bristol-based musicians used cheap pedals and toy keyboards to create a massive wall of sound. The result is a euphoric experience that echoes a rave in a cathedral.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Pleasure
Girls At Our Best
Angular guitars and urgent vocals define this post-punk record. It is a catchy, off-kilter standout from the early eighties UK independent scene.