Here’s an affectionate attempt at ranking their records with the understanding that placing things you love in a rigid hierarchy is objectively insane ~ Elizabeth Nelson

Bee Gees – Best Of The Bee Gees

This is the first album that I bought, it was in 1968, I think. I darn near wore the grooves out playing it over and over. We lived in a remote location, so there was no access to a store to get more albums, so this was my favourite and still makes my top album list.

The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles

This is not the first Beatles album that I owned. That was The Beatles ’65. Buying this record meant that The Bee Gees were now played only 50% of the time. There is something magical about Sgt. Pepper that never seems to fade away.

Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon

My first purchase of this album was by mistake. I was looking for another record but could not find it. I have long since forgotten what that lost record was, but I didn’t care because I fell head over heels once I heard Pink Floyd. I have all their other album, but The Dark Side of the Moon is still my favourite.

Dave Brubeck Quartet – Time Out

I was a late bloomer when it came to jazz music. I purchased a Thelodius Monk record in the mid-70s but didn’t get hooked on jazz until we entered the 2000s. Since then, I have listened to more jazz and occasionally bought a record, but most of my jazz listening is from streaming.

Bill Evans Trio – Live at the Village Vanguard

This one is not streamed; I have the vinyl, and this album is one of the best live albums in my collection.

CSN&Y – 4 Way Street

In 1970, in a record store in Montreal, I was introduced to CSN&Y. The album was Déjà Vu, and I bought into the band big time. As good as Déjà Vu is, I still prefer Four Way Street, with their new release Live at The Fillmore East, 1969, a very close second place.

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – No More Shall We Part

This is an artist that I didn’t know about until recently. I can’t keep track of every album/artist out there. I have since purchased several other releases by Nick Cave, but No More Shall We Part is the one that gets the most airtime.

Isaac Hayes – Hot Buttered Soul

I was so happy when I scored this record in my favourite record store, https://www.recordcollectorsparadise.ca. I don’t have much soul music, but this one is a keeper.

Talking Heads – Fear Of Music

I first purchased this album on cassette, and I wore that tape out fast. I got a vinyl, a CD, and another that is in better condition than the first one. And I think I have even streamed it. I will have to keep my eye out for another cassette.

The Also Ran Section

The Beatles – The Beatles aka The White Album

Neil Young – Harvest

Pink Floyd – Pulse

Talking Heads – Stop Making Sense