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There are great albums, then there are essential albums. Whether you're new to vinyl or have been collecting for years, we've rounded up our pick of 100 must-own modern classics (released since 1990) we believe every record collection should include. From pop perfection to hip-hop and rap royalty, there's something for everyone regardless of taste!

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Ariana Grande

thank u, next: Vinyl LP

£35.99

thank u, next: Vinyl LP

Haim - Days Are Gone (10th Anniversary): Transparent Green 2LP

Haim

Days Are Gone (10th Anniversary): Transparent Green 2LP

£39.99

Days Are Gone (10th Anniversary): Transparent Green 2LP

Lauryn Hill

The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill: Limited White Vinyl 2LP

£39.99

The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill: Limited White Vinyl 2LP

Jamie T

Panic Prevention: Vinyl LP

£25.99

4 Left

Panic Prevention: Vinyl LP

Jay-Z

The Blueprint: Vinyl LP

£29.99

The Blueprint: Vinyl LP

Justice

A Cross The Universe: Vinyl 2LP

£28.99

A Cross The Universe: Vinyl 2LP

Noah Kahan

Stick Season: Exclusive Green Vinyl 2LP

£39.99

Stick Season: Exclusive Green Vinyl 2LP

Keane - 20th Anniversary Hopes and Fears Limited Galaxy Vinyl LP

Keane

Hopes and Fears (20th Anniversary): Limited 'Galaxy Effect' Vinyl LP

£25.99

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Hopes and Fears (20th Anniversary): Limited 'Galaxy Effect' Vinyl LP

Kehlani - SweetSexySavage: Deluxe Vinyl 2LP

Kehlani

SweetSexySavage: Deluxe Vinyl 2LP

£37.99

1 Left

SweetSexySavage: Deluxe Vinyl 2LP

The Killers

Hot Fuss: Vinyl LP

£25.99

Hot Fuss: Vinyl LP

The Knife

Deep Cuts: Limited Magenta Colour Vinyl LP

£24.99

Deep Cuts: Limited Magenta Colour Vinyl LP

La Roux

La Roux: Reissue Vinyl LP

£25.99

La Roux: Reissue Vinyl LP

Lady Gaga - The Fame: Exclusive Blue Vinyl 2LP

Lady Gaga

The Fame: Exclusive Blue Vinyl 2LP

£35.99

The Fame: Exclusive Blue Vinyl 2LP

Lana Del Rey

Born To Die: Vinyl 2LP

£35.99

Born To Die: Vinyl 2LP

Kendrick Lamar

Good kid, m.A.A.d city (10th Anniversary): Exclusive Black Ice Translucent Vinyl 2LP

£29.99

Good kid, m.A.A.d city (10th Anniversary): Exclusive Black Ice Translucent Vinyl 2LP

Kendrick Lamar

Damn: Vinyl 2LP

£25.99

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Damn: Vinyl 2LP

Kendrick Lamar

To Pimp A Butterfly: Vinyl 2LP

£35.99

To Pimp A Butterfly: Vinyl 2LP

Kendrick Lamar

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers: Exclusive Coloured Vinyl 2LP

£38.99

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers: Exclusive Coloured Vinyl 2LP

LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem (2017 Reissue): Vinyl LP

£31.99

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LCD Soundsystem (2017 Reissue): Vinyl LP

Massive Attack

Mezzanine: Vinyl 2LP

£35.99

Mezzanine: Vinyl 2LP

Metallica

Metallica: Limited 'Some Blacker' Marbled Vinyl 2LP

£45.99

Metallica: Limited 'Some Blacker' Marbled Vinyl 2LP

Mogwai

Happy Songs For Happy People: Limited Transparent Green Vinyl LP

£24.99

8 Left

Happy Songs For Happy People: Limited Transparent Green Vinyl LP

Janelle Monáe

Dirty Computer: Vinyl 2LP

£41.99

1 Left

Dirty Computer: Vinyl 2LP

Muse

Absolution (XX Anniversary): Deluxe Silver/Clear Vinyl 3LP + 2CD Box Set

£144.99

Absolution (XX Anniversary): Deluxe Silver/Clear Vinyl 3LP + 2CD Box Set

Illmatic: Vinyl LP

£26.99

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Illmatic: Vinyl LP

Kacey Musgraves

Golden Hour: Clear Vinyl LP

£25.99

Golden Hour: Clear Vinyl LP

Neutral Milk Hotel

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea: Vinyl LP

£21.99

2 Left

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea: Vinyl LP

Nirvana

Nevermind: Vinyl LP

£25.99

Nevermind: Vinyl LP

Nirvana

In Utero (30th Anniversary): Vinyl LP + Bonus 10″

£35.99

In Utero (30th Anniversary): Vinyl LP + Bonus 10″

Oasis

The Masterplan: Remastered Silver Vinyl 2LP

£33.99

7 Left

The Masterplan: Remastered Silver Vinyl 2LP

Orbital - Orbital: Limited 4LP Boxset Edition

Orbital

Orbital: Limited 4LP Boxset Edition

£132.99

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Orbital: Limited 4LP Boxset Edition

PJ Harvey

Let England Shake: Vinyl LP

£21.99

Let England Shake: Vinyl LP

Portishead

Dummy: Vinyl LP

£25.99

Dummy: Vinyl LP

Pulp

Different Class: Vinyl LP

£20.99

Different Class: Vinyl LP

Soundtrack

Pulp Fiction (OST): Vinyl LP

£29.99

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Pulp Fiction (OST): Vinyl LP

Queens Of The Stone Age

Rated R: Deluxe Vinyl LP

£29.99

Rated R: Deluxe Vinyl LP

Radiohead

OK Computer: Vinyl LP

£30.99

3 Left

OK Computer: Vinyl LP

Radiohead

KID A: Vinyl 2LP

£32.99

KID A: Vinyl 2LP

Rage Against The Machine

Rage Against The Machine: Remastered Vinyl LP

£26.99

8 Left

Rage Against The Machine: Remastered Vinyl LP

The Rapture

Echoes: Vinyl LP

£32.99

9 Left

Echoes: Vinyl LP

Simply The Best...

Looking for something a little more vintage? Head over to our 'Classic 100 Collection' featuring even more must-own albums, this time all released pre-1990.