HBD Joe Jackson! This great 2nd record was released just 10 months after his amazing debut. Album of the Day I'm The Man - Joe Jackson (1979) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 223/365

One of my favorite concerts in the last few years. Last year in Chicago. They put on a great, high energy show. Album of the Day Sparkle in the Rain - Simple Minds (1984) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 222/365

Jazz on Sunday! Always a joyous listening experience. I have a 1959 mono copy, and a 1981 reissue from my first year in college, when I discovered jazz. Album of the Day Time Out - The Dave Brubeck Quartet (1959 #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky 221/365

Yes, it's true. I've never been to Spain. Another budget bin find. I just can't help myself for $1. Spain, Old Fashioned Love Song, and Family of Man were big hits. Album of the Day Harmony - Three Dog Night (1971) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky 220/365

I love prog rock, but I struggle with ELP. Over the top, and some of it is headache inducing. But "Still...You Turn Me On" is so great. Maybe I'm just a Greg Lake Fan. Album of the Day Brain Salad Surgery - Emerson Lake & Palmer (1973) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky 219/365

One of their best albums. Hard to believe it's over 25 years old. Album of the Day All That You Can't Leave Behind - U2 (2000) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky 218/365

Calling on an old friend this morning. I love this album. Album of the Day Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot (1974) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 217/365

I've sifted thru thousands of crates over the years. First time I've come across a record with a sticker like this. Got it for $1. Plays just fine. Let's Rock! Album of the Day Non Fiction - The Blasters (1983) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 216/365

Blue Monday! An essential blues record. This is the 1987 reissue. Hard to find used Albert King records. Nobody ever gets rid of them! Album of the Day Live Wire/Blues Power - Albert King (1968) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 215/365

Saturday mornings are for 60s AM classic hits! These guys had a few. The only clunker is the political 'Foreign Policy', which explains the mushroom cloud on the the cover. Album of the Day The Buckinghams' Greatest Hits (1969) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 213/365

Happy Friday! A little rough around the edges, but a true artifact. Record is in better shape than the sleeve. US 1967 pressing. Album of the Day Happy Jack - The Who (1967) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 212/365

Something for everyone here, with a host of musicians to help out. A strong album, and oh, those lyrics! Album of the Day Spike - Elvis Costello (1989) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky 209/365

Nine year old me bought the single in '73, still one of the coolest songs ever and a worldwide smash hit. 53 years later, I just bought album, still in shrink, for $1. 😎 Album of the Day Rock On - David Essex (1973) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 208/365

Happy Saturday morning! The Moodys in all their progressive pop brilliance. 1969 US pressing with the 12 page booklet and a beautiful gatefold sleeve. Album of the Day On the Threshold of a Dream - The Moody Blues (1969) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 206/365

A seven song mini Lp guaranteed to get your toe tapping and your party started! Album of the Day ...and a time to dance - Los Lobos (1983) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 205/365

I might be the only one on my block who feels this way, but I'd gladly welcome Joe to the 'hood. Album of the Day There Goes The Neighborhood - Joe Walsh (1981) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 204/365

One of the most anticipated follow-up albums to an amazing debut, and they delivered. Great sounding record. My first concert too, at the Chicago Stadium. Album of the Day Don't Look Back - Boston (1978) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 203/365

I hit a big record convention over the weekend. I love to dig thru the budget bins and find the gems, like this first pressing for $3. Such a great album. Album of the Day Stephen Stills 2 (1971) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 202/365

Happy Monday, and HBD to Carlos Santana! Spinning an original pressing of the killer debut album. Album of the Day Santana (1969) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 201/365

Happy Saturday! My picks are generally random, and by chance this happens to be the third in four days from 1980. It was a good year! Album of the Day Drama - Yes (1980) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 199/365

Remembering John Coltrane today, who we lost OTD in '67. This is a session from '58 with the Cecil Taylor Quintet. An 80s reissue on the UK based Boplicity label. Album of the Day Coltrane Time (1983) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords #jazz 198/365

Haven't played this one in quite a while. Album of the Day The Psychedelic Furs (1980) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 197/365

The art of the Lp, when attention was paid to great opening tracks on both sides. What other albums with two great openers come to mind? Album of the Day Duke - Genesis (1980) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 196/365

Brutal heat in Chicago today. I'm staying in the woods, where it is definitely cooler. Album of the Day Songs From The Wood - Jethro Tull (1977) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 195/365

Good morning! And what better time to put Bob on the turntable? Spinning an original pressing that's in really fine shape. Album of the Day John Wesley Harding - Bob Dylan (1968) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 194/365

Jazz on a Sunday afternoon. Really sweet RSD release from 2022. Live at the Penthouse in Seattle, 1963 and 64. Love Ahmad's playing. Album of the Day Emerald City Nights - Ahmad Jamal (2022) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords #jazz 193/365

I love this record. Ric channels Dylan in the opener: "I can't help it, everything's a mess. I can't help it, you're so treacherous." US promo copy. Album of the Day Shake It Up - The Cars (1981) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylrecords 192/365

Library Friday! Tons of interesting things at my library for me to explore. I try to resist, but I might have to pick this one up to own. Feels kind of essential. Album of the Day Jack White - Acoustic Recordings 1998-2016 (2016) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky 191/365

US version with the abstract pop art cover. One of my favorites of his, produced by Nick Lowe. Album of the Day Armed Forces - Elvis Costello and the Attractions (1979) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky #vinylalbums 190/365

A thoroughly wonderful box set with the DVDs, post cards, poster, and small hard cover book. Worth every penny. Album of the Day Live at Pompeii - David Gilmour (2017) #RockSolidAlbumADay2026 #MusicSky 189/365