Albums First Released in 1978
New wave began turning punk's energy into sharper pop songs in 1978, while disco and hard rock continued to grow. Major releases from 1978 include Parallel Lines by Blondie, The Cars by The Cars, The Kick Inside by Kate Bush and Van Halen by Van Halen.
Debut albums were especially important in 1978. The Cars, Kate Bush and Van Halen introduced distinct sounds, while Blondie showed that a band from New York's punk scene could also make disco and pop hits.
Browse new vinyl editions alongside second-hand copies.
Our Pick of the Year: Parallel Lines by Blondie
Parallel Lines moved Blondie beyond the New York club scene without smoothing away the band's character. Heart of Glass brought disco into the mix, while One Way or Another, Hanging on the Telephone and Sunday Girl kept the album rooted in concise pop and rock. The range explains why it still works as both a singles record and a complete LP.
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The Cars – The Cars
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Van Halen – Van Halen
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Billy Joel – 52nd Street (2xLP, 45RPM, MoFi)
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Jean-Michel Jarre – Equinoxe
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Gregory Isaacs – Mr. Isaacs
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The Jam – All Mod Cons
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Noriko Miyamoto, Isao Suzuki – Push (2xLP)
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Pere Ubu – The Modern Dance
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Wire – Chairs Missing
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The Clash – Give 'Em Enough Rope
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Sarah Vaughan, Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, Louis Bellson, Ray Brown – How Long Has This Been Going On? (Analogue Productions, Pablo)
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Nick Lowe – Wireless World (Transparent green with black swirl)
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Foreigner – Double Vision (2xLP, 45rpm, Atlantic 75 Series, Analogue Productions)
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Gilgamesh – Another Fine Tune You've Got Me Into
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Another Music In A Different Kitchen – Buzzcocks
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Brides Of Funkenstein – Funk Or Walk
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Phylliss Bailey – Phylliss
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Buzzcocks – Love Bites
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Sir Waziri Oshomah And His Traditional Sound Makers – Vol. 1
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Amanita – Sol Y Sombra
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Wings – Wings Greatest
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The Cars – The Cars (MoFi, 180g)
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Foreigner – Double Vision (Translucent Grape Vinyl)
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Mutter, Von Karajan, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – Mozart: Violin Concertos Nos. 3 & 5
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Annette Peacock – X-Dreams (Gold Vinyl)
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Emmylou Harris – Profile / Best Of Emmylou Harris
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Jimmy Cliff – Give Thankx (E/VG+) – LP, JP 1978, No OBI
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Neville Stribling – South (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1977
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John Klemmer – Cry (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1978
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Francis Darizcuren – Swing, Violin And Guitar (E/E) – LP, AU 1978
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Jefferson Starship – Earth (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1978
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Daly-Wilson Big Band – Too Good For A One Night Stand (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1978
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Cal Collins – Cal Collins In San Francisco (VG+/E) – LP, US 1978
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Lionel Hampton, Milt Buckner – Alive & Jumping (E/E) – LP, AU 1978
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Ellen Mcilwaine – Ellen McIlwaine (NM/VG+) – LP, US 1978
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Jim Krueger – Sweet Salvation (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1978
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The Tim Weisberg Band – Rotations (NM/E) – LP, AU 1978
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Tom Scott – Intimate Strangers (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1978
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Sammy Davis Jr. – Stop The World I Want To Get Off (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1978
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1994: – 1994: (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1978
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Gato Barbieri – Tropico (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1978
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Lucifer's Friend – Good Time Warrior (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1978
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Le Roux – Louisiana's Le Roux (E/E) – LP, DE 1978
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Stephen Stills – Thoroughfare Gap (E/E) – LP, AU 1978
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Climax Blues Band – Shine On (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1978
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Le Roux – Louisiana's Le Roux (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1978
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Leon Redbone – Champagne Charlie (NM/E) – LP, AU 1978
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Vic Juris – Roadsong (VG+/E) – LP, US 1978
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