Little Queen is a 1977 album from folk rock band Heart featuring sisters Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson – hear MP3 samples and video

Rides Again was soon-to-be Eagles member Joe Walsh’s second album with James Gang and the first to feature bassist Dale Peters.

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

Killing Machine is a 1979 album from Birmingham heavy metal band Judas Priest featuring Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton – hear MP3 samples and video

Red is a 1974 album from prog rock legends King Crimson featuring Robert Fripp, Bill Bruford and John Wetton – hear MP3 samples and video

Chocs Away was the 1975 debut album from pub rock band Kursaal Flyers featuring Paul Shuttleworth – hear MP3 samples and video

Real Life is the 1978 debut album from ex-Buzzcock’s frontman Howerd Devoto’s new wave group Magazine – hear MP3 samples and video

Magnum’s 1978 debut release Kingdom of Madness is definitely worth checking out if you’re a fan of mid-70s rock – with the odd prog flourishes and Korg/Moog twiddles here and there – along with very strong vocals and melody.

Midnight Oil is the 1978 debut album by Sydney-based outfit Midnight Oil, led by the charismatic and distinctive Pete Garrett, and provides a tantalising taste of things to come from a great Australian band.

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