
Claude Lemaire continues his series on records that transformed the pop and rock music landscape, organized by year of release.

In his new series, music and vinyl expert Claude Lemaire highlights essential recordingsโand the best pressings to seek outโfor your LP collection, indexed by year of release.

Imagine itโs a chilly December 1 evening in 1957. TV screens across America flicker to life with that iconic Ed Sullivan introduction: โAnd now, ladies and gentlemenโฆ Buddy Holly and the Crickets!โ For just a few minutes, Buddy Hollyโonly 21 at the timeโcommands the national stage, bringing rock โnโ roll into Americaโs living rooms like…