Albums First Released in 1971
Personal songwriting moved to the centre in 1971, while soul addressed public issues and rock albums became larger in scale. Albums that help explain 1971 include Blue by Joni Mitchell, What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin and Hunky Dory by David Bowie.
The albums of 1971 show how wide the LP had become: intimate confession, social commentary, hard rock and art rock all reached large audiences. Many still serve as entry points to their artists.
Browse new vinyl editions alongside second-hand copies.
Our Pick of the Year: What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
What's Going On expanded the possibilities of soul music. Marvin Gaye linked songs about war, poverty, family and the environment through layered vocals and orchestral arrangements. Mercy Mercy Me, Inner City Blues and the title track work separately, but the transitions make the album feel like one continuing conversation.
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Tarkus (E/VG+) – LP, JP 1980, No OBI
Second Hand / JapanOriginal price $50.00 - Original price $50.00Original price$50.00$50.00 - $50.00Current price $50.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Japanese pres...
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Genesis – Nursery Cryme (E/E) – LP, US 2014
Second Hand / USA, CanadaOriginal price $55.00 - Original price $55.00Original price$55.00$55.00 - $55.00Current price $55.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Description Release detail...
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The Mothers – Fillmore East - June 1971 (E/VG+) – LP, US 1971
Second Hand / USOriginal price $45.00 - Original price $45.00Original price$45.00$45.00 - $45.00Current price $45.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Release...
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Jimi Hendrix – Original Soundtrack Of The Motion Picture "Experience" (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1971
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $40.00 - Original price $40.00Original price$40.00$40.00 - $40.00Current price $40.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Release...
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Yamash'ta & The Horizon – Sunrise From West Sea "Live" (E/VG) – LP, JP 1971, With OBI
Second Hand / JapanOriginal price $400.00 - Original price $400.00Original price$400.00$400.00 - $400.00Current price $400.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good (VG) Comments: With OBI and insert...
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Ralph M. Lewis – Attaining Cosmic Consciousness (E/VG+) – LP, US 1971
Second Hand / USOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Nice copy fro...
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Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra – El Condor Pasa (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1971
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Release...
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Camille Saint-Saëns, Zubin Mehta, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra – Symphony No. 3 (E/VG+) – LP, UK 1971
Second Hand / UKOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Release...
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Adolf Scherbaum, Barbara Schlick – Trompetenkonzerte, Kantaten (E/E) – LP, DE 1971
Second Hand / GermanyOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Description Release detail...
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Kathy Smith – 2 (E/VG+) – LP, Worldwide 2025
Second Hand / WorldwideOriginal price $50.00 - Original price $50.00Original price$50.00$50.00 - $50.00Current price $50.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Release...
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Don Nix – In God We Trust (E/E) – LP, AU 1971
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Description Release detail...
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Chain – Toward The Blues (E/E) – LP, AU 1971
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $135.00 - Original price $135.00Original price$135.00$135.00 - $135.00Current price $135.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: Super clean copy, VE...
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Champion Jack Dupree – The Legacy Of The Blues Vol. 3 (E/E) – LP, UK 1971
Second Hand / UKOriginal price $50.00 - Original price $50.00Original price$50.00$50.00 - $50.00Current price $50.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Description Release detail...
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Egisto Macchi – I Futuribili (E/E) – LP, AU 2012
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $70.00 - Original price $70.00Original price$70.00$70.00 - $70.00Current price $70.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Description Release detail...
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Barclay James Harvest – Barclay James Harvest And Other Short Stories (E/VG+) – LP, UK 1971
Second Hand / UKOriginal price $35.00 - Original price $35.00Original price$35.00$35.00 - $35.00Current price $35.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Nice first UK...
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The Kinks – Muswell Hillbillies (E/E) – LP, JP 1978, With OBI
Second Hand / JapanOriginal price $65.00 - Original price $65.00Original price$65.00$65.00 - $65.00Current price $65.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: Japanese pressing wi...
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Dusko Goykovich – Ten To Two Blues (E/E) – LP, ES 1973
Second Hand / SpainOriginal price $65.00 - Original price $65.00Original price$65.00$65.00 - $65.00Current price $65.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: Ex radio station sto...
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The Who – Who's Next (E/E) – LP, EU 2015
Second Hand / EuropeOriginal price $50.00 - Original price $50.00Original price$50.00$50.00 - $50.00Current price $50.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Description Release detail...
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Jethro Tull – Aqualung (E/E) – LP, US 1981
Second Hand / USOriginal price $180.00 - Original price $180.00Original price$180.00$180.00 - $180.00Current price $180.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: 1981 Mobile Fidelity...
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