Albums released on 31 October
1979 · 48 YEARS
Extensions
The Manhattan Transfer
The Manhattan Transfer marks a new chapter on Extensions, which features their first recording with Cheryl Bentyne. Produced by Jay Graydon, the collection includes a vocal version of Birdland.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Ultramega OK
Soundgarden
Soundgarden recorded their debut, Ultramega OK, across Washington and Oregon. The album features a mix of originals and a cover of Howlin Wolf.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Stankonia
OutKast
OutKast recorded Stankonia at their own studio in Atlanta over the course of a year. The sessions, led by Earthtone III and Organized Noize, produced hits like Ms. Jackson.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Awake
Godsmack
Godsmack recorded Awake in a warehouse in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The band worked with producer Andrew Murdock to maintain a raw edge, resulting in the hit title track.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Wolfmother
Wolfmother
Wolfmother tracked their debut at Sound City in Los Angeles with producer Dave Sardy. The release gained significant attention in Australia before reaching wider audiences.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Everybody Scream
Florence And The Machine
Florence And The Machine return with Everybody Scream, an album written following Florence Welch's 2023 surgery. The record features contributions from Mark Bowen and Aaron Dessner.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Santana
Santana
Santana delivers a set built on Afro-Cuban rhythms and extended guitar jams. It captures the raw energy of the San Francisco scene during the early seventies.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Spiceworld
Spice Girls
Spiceworld captures the group at the height of their global reach during the late nineties. It mixes maximalist pop anthems with occasional ballads.
2008 · 19 YEARS
The Renaissance
Q-Tip
Q-Tip delivers a soulful, jazz-influenced record on The Renaissance. It marks a return to his roots with a focus on lyrical depth and rhythm.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Spectres
Blue Öyster Cult
Spectres acts as a polished follow-up for Blue Öyster Cult, bridging their occult themes with hard rock. Producers Sandy Pearlman and Murray Krugman returned to manage the studio sessions.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Working With Fire And Steel (Possible Pop Songs Volume Two)
China Crisis
Working With Fire And Steel shows China Crisis shifting toward a polished electronic sound. The album blends melancholic songwriting with precise textures.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
Bug captures Dinosaur Jr. at the peak of the late eighties underground scene. J Mascis pushes the band toward a wall of sound defined by feedback and distortion.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Flag
Yello
Flag features Yello using advanced sampling to create cinematic, rhythmic music. The duo builds on field recordings and vocal snippets for a precise electronic result.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Снова В СССР
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney returns to basics on Снова В СССР, a collection of rock and roll standards. The record was famously issued only in the Soviet Union.
2024 · 3 YEARS
You Only Die 1nce
Freddie Gibbs
Freddie Gibbs maintains a sharp focus on You Only Die 1nce, moving between street stories and personal reflection. The record blends boom bap percussion with modern trap influences.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Things To Make And Do
Moloko
Things To Make And Do finds Moloko transitioning from quirky experiments to soulful dance-pop. The hit single The Time Is Now highlights their blend of organic and electronic elements.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Persona
Marracash
Persona functions as a psychological autopsy for Marracash, with each track mapped to a part of the human body. It is a deeply personal project that strips away public layers.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Dig It
Klaus Schulze
Dig It marks Klaus Schulze's entry into the digital age, utilizing early computer technology. He pushes the Berlin-School sound toward a new, rhythmic precision.
1995 · 32 YEARS
III - Temples Of Boom
Cypress Hill
Temples Of Boom finds Cypress Hill trading their early bounce for a darker, paranoid mood. The result is a dense, smoke-filled record that captures a mid-nineties aesthetic.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Dogg Food
Tha Dogg Pound
Dogg Food is the 1995 debut from Tha Dogg Pound. Daz Dillinger and Kurupt focus on aggressive lyrical delivery and street narratives, establishing a clear identity within the Death Row Records roster through their distinct chemistry.