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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Joni Mitchell – Blue
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Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV
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David Bowie – Hunky Dory
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The Rolling Stones – Sticky Fingers (Half-Speed Mastered)
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Carole King – Tapestry (50th Anniversary)
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J.J. Cale – Naturally
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Paul & Linda McCartney – Ram
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The Doors – L.A. Woman
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Pink Floyd – Meddle
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Nick Drake – Bryter Layter
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T. Rex – Electric Warrior
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The Who – Who's Next
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Cat Stevens – Teaser And The Firecat
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Jethro Tull – Aqualung (The 2011 Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
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Janis Joplin – Pearl
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Yes – Fragile (2xLP, 180g, 45RPM, Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series)
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Don McLean – American Pie
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Yes – The Yes Album (2xLP, 45rpm, Atlantic 75 Series, Analogue Productions)
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Harry Nilsson – Nilsson Schmilsson
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America – America
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Elton John – Madman Across The Water
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Genesis – Nursery Cryme (2xLP, 180g, 45RPM, Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series)
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Islands – King Crimson
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Graham Nash - Songs For Beginners (2xLP, 45rpm, Atlantic 75 Series, Analogue Productions)
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Gene Clark – White Light (RTI Audiophile Press)
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ZZ Top – ZZ Top's First Album
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Can – Tago Mago (2xLP)
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Ash Ra Tempel – Ash Ra Tempel (Transparent vinyl)
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David Crosby – If I Could Only Remember My Name (2xLP, 180g, 45RPM, Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series)
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Little Feat – Little Feat (MOFI)
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Fleetwood Mac – Future Games (Rhino Reserve)
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Popol Vuh – In der Garten Pharaos
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Faces – Long Player
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Santana – Santana III (Translucent Yellow Vinyl)
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Emerson Lake & Palmer – Pictures at an Exhibition (MoFi, Numbered)
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Jimi Hendrix – The Cry Of Love
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Faust – Faust
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Yes – The Yes Album
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Joni Mitchell – Blue (2xLP Box Set, UltraDisc One-Step 45RPM MOFI)
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Genesis – Nursery Cryme
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Bob Dylan – Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Volume II (2xLP)
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Fleetwood Mac – The Original Fleetwood Mac (2xLP, Clear vinyl, RSD 2026)
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Pink Floyd – Relics
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Buddy Holly – Good Rockin' (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU
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Parrish & Gurvitz – Parrish & Gurvitz (VG+/VG+) – LP, DE 1971
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Madura – Madura (VG+/VG) – 2xLP, US 1971
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Jefferson Airplane – Winterland 1970 - Tapes From The Mothership (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1974
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Tarkus (E/VG+) – LP, JP 1980, No OBI
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