Oblivion Express is the 1970 debut album from Brian Auger’s fusion band Oblivion Express – hear MP3 samples and video

If you’re thinking ‘Phantom who?’, you’re probably not alone – especially on the UK-side of the Atlantic! I have to confess to missing Phantom Blue the first time around completely!

Escape is a 1981 album from AOR/melodic rock band Journey featuring Steve Perry and Neil Schon – hear MP3 samples and video

Wired is a 1976 fusion solo album from British blues rock guitarist Jeff Beck featuring Jan Hammer – hear MP3 samples and video

Van Halen is the 1978 debut album from hard rock band Van Halen featuring Eddie Van Halen and Dave Lee Roth – hear MP3 samples and video

Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac is the 1968 debut from the blues-era Fleetwood Mac featuring Peter Green – hear MP3 samples and video

Cultura is the second album from Gilbraltan flamenco metal band Breed 77 – hear MP3 samples and video

Shades of Deep purple is the 1969 debut album from hard rock pioneers Deep Purple featuring Richie Blackmore – hear MP3 samples and video

Line-Up is a 1981 album by ex-Rainbow frontman Graham Bonnet featuring cozy Powell and Jon Lord – hear MP3 samples and video

Gold Against the Soul is a 1993 album by Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers featuring Richey Edwards and James Bradfield – hear MP3 samples and video