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We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their favorite records in their collections. Here are their go-to choices:
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1. Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
"It's a good album to jam to and there's a Fleetwood Mac song for every occasion. Got a new job? Fleetwood Mac. Just ended a relationship? Fleetwood Mac. Road trip with your friends? Fleetwood Mac." —shaynan4ef31cee7
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2. C'est Si Bon by Louis Armstrong
"I have a Louis Armstrong album that makes me feel amazing. I actually kept the album to myself for a long time because it was so special to me. When I finally played it for someone, it was for my boyfriend. During 'La Vie en Rose' he asked me to dance for the first time (it's a rare occurrence!). When we got married two years later, we danced to the same song, recorded off of the record, pops and all. A friend got married on our 7th wedding anniversary and had the DJ play the song for us as well. That record will make me smile on the worst of days." —hintofsuspense
3. Is This It by The Strokes
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4. Hotel California by the Eagles
"One of the only records I have where I love every single song. Such a classic album!"—allisonkated
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5. Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
"I don't care if you have 500+ records, but if you don't have Dark Side of the Moon, you're not a real vinyl collector." —s4039da13f
Get it on Jet for $28.45 or Barnes and Noble for $30.39 (stream on Amazon here).
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6. A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi Trio
"Even though I only listen to it for one month out of the entire year, it always has that nostalgic, magical, Christmas-y feel to it." —teatimeattheharbor
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7. Prince by Prince
"Prince's self-titled album is so perfect. Definitely a must-have." —maryc4949eb7b7
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8. Golden Hits by the Four Seasons
"'Sherry' and 'Big Girls Don't Cry' always bring a smile to my face!" —rachelelizabethfriedland
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9. American Pie by Don McLean
"My favorite vinyl (and one of my all time favorite albums) is Don McLean's American Pie. We've all heard that one song of his and can agree that he's an incredible lyricist. So check out the rest of the album you won't regret it!" —kaleep43bdb1b45
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10. Parachutes by Coldplay
"Coldplay's first full length album that came out in 2000 is my favorite album of all time. It's very chill and relaxing, and good to fall asleep to. Key tracks: 'Sparks' (my favorite song of all time), 'Spies', and 'Don't Panic.'" —kaleep43bdb1b45
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11. The Sound of Music Soundtrack by various artists
"It was my grandmother's favorite movie before she passed away and every year during Christmas my dad and I watch the movie together. So having the soundtrack on vinyl is a must for my collection." —thealyssaann
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12. I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning by Bright Eyes
"I'm a huge Bright Eyes fan and this is undoubtedly their best album. Conor Oberst is an incredible lyricist." —karlar49d7e4dce
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13. Grace by Jeff Buckley
"If you want to hear one of the most hauntingly beautiful voices and music ever recorded, Jeff Buckley's Grace is for you. He died tragically young, but not before releasing this masterpiece. His rendition of 'Hallelujah' is the best you'll ever hear. 'Lover, You Should Have Come Over' will have you crying. This album is utterly magnificent." —kaleep43bdb1b45
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14. Loaded by The Velvet Underground
15. Star Wars: The Force Awakens by John Williams
When you play the records, Millennium Falcon and a TIE fighter holograms appear.
Submitted by faithnicolewilson
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16. Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
"Pretty much any Bruce Springsteen album. I love The River and Born to Run the most. My father was not such a fan—he said that 'that boy writes great songs but he cannot sing!' Dads, what do they know?" —Audrey S, Facebook
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17. Abbey Road by The Beatles
"You need at least one Beatle record. No matter how extensive my collection gets, I always go back to the perfection that is Abbey Road." —s4da32dad6
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18. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie
"The other day I got a limited edition 40th edition of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust on gold vinyl, and it's an immediate favorite. The key is to start collecting your favorite albums first and then venture into things you haven't heard yet." —sarahannb3
Get the non-gold version on Amazon for $22.74.
19. The Game by Queen
20. The 50 Greatest Hits by Elvis Presley
"I have a 'Greatest Hits of Elvis Presley' album which is extra special because it's PINK and it used to belong to my mom. It has some amazing songs that you can never get bored of listening to." —danav4f41fef45
Get the (sadly) non-pink version on Amazon for $31.99.
21. I Care Because You Do by Aphex Twin
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22. In an Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel
"Pretty much one of the pinnacles of indie music." —thinginabook
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23. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Soundtrack by various artists
Submitted by comicbooksandtiaras
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24. Thriller by Michael Jackson
25. The Perks of Being a Wallflower Soundtrack by various artists
"There are tons of great classics with not just one artist."—mirandaj48917ea18
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26. Dirty Dancing Soundtrack by various artists
"One of my best purchases."—seand4c7c48b7b
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27. Kindly Now by Keaton Henson
"A very, very underrated album. I've never had songs haunt me, like his. The lyrics are so biting and uncomfortably honest. Not a breath, word, or note wasted. One of the very few records I just sit quietly and listen to. It demands to be heard."
—d4b7d1a273
Get it on Barnes and Noble for $23.49 (stream on Amazon here).
28. Midnight Marauders by A Tribe Called Quest
"Revolutionary hip hop all-stars and a great starter album if you want to get into hip hop. Legendary. Great to listen to when relaxing or getting ready to party." —lindsaybbennett80
Get it on Amazon for $15.50.
29. The Concert in Central Park by Simon and Garfunkel
"I wasn't born yet when the concert took place, so being able to hear one of my favorite groups as it would've sounded had I been there is amazing, especially on vinyl." —carolines4589353d1
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30. An Awesome Wave by Alt-J
"It's the best background music, best intimate music, and a couple of the songs are so beautiful they make me cry ('Dissolve Me' is the main one) but also none of them are distinctly sad, so I don't feel like I can only listen to it when I'm in the mood to be sad." —taylorh4edf628b1
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31. Let it Bleed by The Rolling Stones.
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33. For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Iver
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34. The American Graffiti Soundtrackby Various Artists
"It belonged to my grandparents, who gave it to me when I got my own record player. It's a quintessential collection of music from the 1950s and I listen to it all the time. It goes with any mood." —chatoyantcosmos
Get it on Amazon for $34.19.
35. Madonna by Madonna
"It's full of good bops like 'Holiday' and 'Borderline.' And the album cover is iconic." —michaela71
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36. Deja Entendu by Brand New
"The whole album is gold. I could listen to the whole album over and over, and it still feels like the first time I heard it." —laurenwortman
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Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
