Albums First Released in 1979
Post-punk, new wave and electronic music moved quickly in 1979, even as major rock and pop albums dominated sales. Notable albums first released in 1979 include London Calling by The Clash, Off the Wall by Michael Jackson, Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division and The Wall by Pink Floyd.
The decade ended without a single centre. Michael Jackson pointed towards modern pop, Joy Division towards post-punk, the Clash absorbed reggae and rockabilly, and Pink Floyd expanded the concept album to stadium scale.
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Our Pick of the Year: London Calling by The Clash
London Calling expanded punk without abandoning its urgency. The Clash moved through reggae, ska, rockabilly, soul and hard rock on songs such as the title track, Clampdown and Train in Vain. The double album feels broad because the band treated genre as material to use rather than a boundary to respect.
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AC/DC – Highway To Hell
NewOriginal price $48.00 - Original price $48.00Original price$48.00$48.00 - $48.00Current price $48.00Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details Tracklist Highway to Hell" is one of t...
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Van Halen – Van Halen II
NewOriginal price $52.00Original price $52.00 - Original price $52.00Original price $52.00Current price $42.00$42.00 - $42.00Current price $42.00Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details Tracklist Van Halen’s second album, V...
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Motörhead – Bomber (E/E) – LP, EU 2019
Second Hand / EuropeOriginal price $150.00 - Original price $150.00Original price$150.00$150.00 - $150.00Current price $150.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: Long out-of-print. B...
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Motörhead – Overkill (NM/E) – LP, EU 2019
Second Hand / EuropeOriginal price $150.00 - Original price $150.00Original price$150.00$150.00 - $150.00Current price $150.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: Nice copy. ...
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Electric Sun – Earthquake (E/VG+) – LP, JP 1979, With OBI
Second Hand / JapanOriginal 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+) Comments: Japanese pres...
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Rainbow – Down To Earth (VG/VG+) – LP, UK 1979
Second Hand / UKOriginal price $45.00 - Original price $45.00Original price$45.00$45.00 - $45.00Current price $45.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Disc close t...
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Rainbow – Down To Earth (E/VG+) – LP, JP 1979, 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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Van Halen – Van Halen II (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1979
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $80.00 - Original price $80.00Original price$80.00$80.00 - $80.00Current price $80.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Kiss – The Best Of The Solo Albums (VG/VG) – LP, Australasia 1980
Second Hand / AustralasiaOriginal price $30.00 - Original price $30.00Original price$30.00$30.00 - $30.00Current price $30.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good (VG) Description Release deta...
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