Broken Arrow

Released in October 1966, Tim Buckley's self-titled debut captured the 19-year-old songwriter before he began pushing beyond folk-rock. Built around songs written with high-school friend Larry Beckett, the Elektra album introduced a distinctive voice and the beginnings of an extraordinary musical evolution.

Released in October 1966, Elvis Presley's Spinout soundtrack combined nine movie songs with three recordings from Nashville sessions. The most enduring was a five-minute version of Bob Dylan's "Tomorrow Is a Long Time", a performance Dylan later singled out as the cover recording he treasured most.

Released on 30 October 2006, The Who's first studio album of new material in 24 years introduced Pete Townshend's Wire & Glass mini-opera and marked a new recording chapter for Roger Daltrey and Townshend following the death of John Entwistle.

Released on 29 October 1996, Wilco's second album gave Jeff Tweedy the freedom to move beyond his Uncle Tupelo past, pairing alternative country with psychedelic detours, fractured rock and intimate songwriting. Its unconventional pricing deal also made the double album an early statement of artistic independence.

Released in October 1966, The Kinks’ ‘Face To Face’ marked a decisive shift from the band's early guitar-driven hits towards Ray Davies' sharply observed portraits of English life. Featuring 'Sunny Afternoon', 'Dandy' and 'Session Man', the fourth studio album established a new direction that would shape the band's most celebrated creative period.

Adam Thompson was 13 when Meat Loaf's landmark album first opened a door to a world beyond regional Australia. Now, 50 years after its release, Chocolate Starfish will take their theatrical interpretation of the rock classic back on the road in 2027.

The Arista release that delivered her final US number one single with George Michael and featured Andy Warhol's last album artwork reaches four decades.