Albums First Released in 1988
Hip hop became more forceful in 1988, while independent rock moved towards noise, atmosphere and slower forms. Standout albums from 1988 include Spirit of Eden by Talk Talk, Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A., Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth and It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back by Public Enemy.
Public Enemy and N.W.A. showed the growing range of rap, Sonic Youth brought experimental guitar music closer to a wider audience, and Talk Talk built a rock album around space and improvisation.
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Our Pick of the Year: Spirit of Eden by Talk Talk
Spirit of Eden was assembled from long studio improvisations rather than conventional song-by-song sessions. Mark Hollis and producer Tim Friese-Greene left silence around organ, guitar, brass and voice, creating music that unfolds slowly. It sold modestly at first, but its method became important to later post-rock and experimental bands.
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Spirit Of Eden – Talk Talk
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Sade – Stronger Than Pride
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The Church – Starfish
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Cowboy Junkies – The Trinity Session (2xLP)
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Viva Hate – Morrissey
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Tender Prey – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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The Proclaimers – Sunshine On Leith
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R.E.M. – Green
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The Triffids – Calenture
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Fine Young Cannibals – The Raw & The Cooked
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Cocteau Twins – Blue Bell Knoll
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Kev Carmody – Pillars of Society (Red / Black / Yellow vinyl)
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Mike & The Mechanics – Living Years Deluxe Anniversary Edition (2xLP)
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Fleetwood Mac – Greatest Hits
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Pixies – Surfer Rosa
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The Smiths – Louder Than Bombs (2xLP)
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Dire Straits – Money For Nothing (2xLP)
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REO Speedwagon – The Hits
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Journey – Greatest Hits (2xLP)
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13th Floor Elevators – Live Houston Music Theatre '67
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Talk Talk – Spirit Of Eden (Half-Speed Mastered)
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The Bambi Slam – The Bambi Slam (VG+/VG+) – LP, EU 1988
Second Hand / EuropeOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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The Georgia Satellites – Open All Night (NM/NM) – LP, AU 1988
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: Near Mint (NM or M-) Cover: Near Mint (NM or M-) Comments: PROMOT...
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The Venetians – Amazing World (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1988
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Survivor – Too Hot To Sleep (VG+/VG+) – LP, Australasia 1988
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 Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Steve Winwood – Roll With It (VG+/VG) – LP, Australasia 1988
Second Hand / AustralasiaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good (VG) Description Releas...
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The Rockmelons – Tales Of The City (E/E) – LP, AU 1988
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $30.00 - Original price $30.00Original price$30.00$30.00 - $30.00Current price $30.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: Promo copy. ...
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Timbuk 3 – Eden Alley (VG+/NM) – LP, AU 1988
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Scrawl – He's Drunk (VG+/VG) – LP, US 1988
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Slapshot – Step On It (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 2016
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Gangway – Sitting In The Park (VG/VG+) – LP, EU 1988
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The Comedy Company – The Comedy Company Album (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1988
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $25.00 - Original price $25.00Original price$25.00$25.00 - $25.00Current price $25.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Rita MacNeil – Reason To Believe (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1988
Second Hand / New Zealand, AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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The Sun And The Moon – Le Soleil, La Lune (VG+/VG+) – LP, UK 1988
Second Hand / UK, EuropeOriginal 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 Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Herbert Grönemeyer – Ö (VG+/VG+) – LP, DE 1988
Second Hand / GermanyOriginal price $25.00 - Original price $25.00Original price$25.00$25.00 - $25.00Current price $25.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Short Circuit, Lisa Edwards – Waiting For The Big One (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1988
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Small ...
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Various – White Soul (VG+/VG+) – LP, Australasia 1988
Second Hand / AustralasiaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Joe Jackson – Tucker: The Man And His Dream (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (NM/E) – LP, AU 1989
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $25.00 - Original price $25.00Original price$25.00$25.00 - $25.00Current price $25.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: Nice promo co...
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Longhouse – Longhouse (E/E) – LP, US 1988
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The O'Kanes – Tired Of The Runnin' (E/E) – LP, AU
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Graham Parker – The Mona Lisa's Sister (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1988
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Porcelain Bus – Talking To God (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1988
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: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Releas...
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Jimmy Page – Outrider (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1988
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: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Die Haut – Headless Body In Topless Bar (E/VG+) – LP, DE 1988
Second Hand / GermanyOriginal 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+) Description Release...
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Barbra Streisand – Till I Loved You (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1988
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: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Brian Wilson – Brian Wilson (VG+/E) – LP, AU 1988
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $25.00 - Original price $25.00Original price$25.00$25.00 - $25.00Current price $25.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Excellent (E) Description Release...
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Shakin' Stevens – A Whole Lotta Shaky (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1988
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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Godley & Creme – Goodbye Blue Sky (VG+/VG+) – LP, Australasia 1988
Second Hand / AustralasiaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Some m...
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