Soundtrack: "Jesus Christ Superstar"

This mega-hit for Andrew Lloyd Weber was actually his third collaboration with Tim Rice.

Somewhat controversial but musically brilliant retelling of the last week of Jesus Christ.

Andrew Lloyd Weber of course went on to give us "Evita," "Cats," and "The Phantom of the Opera," among others such as "Starlight Express," "Aspects of Love," and "Cricket."

This LP went to a collector in Nebraska.

No. Really.

Aerosmith: "Aerosmith"

Released in 1973, Aerosmith's debut LP featured the song "Dream On," which gained some notice when it was originally released in 1973, but became a huge hit when it was re-released in 1976.

This album went to New Hampshire.

Supertramp: "Even in the Quietest Moments"

My first copy of this album was an audiocassette I bought while in USAF Basic Training in 1977. 

I played the socks off of that thing.  Many people would probably recognize MOST of the music from this album, but the one really big hit was "Give a Little Bit."

According to "reliable sources" the cover photo is an actual photograph taken after this grand piano was taken up the Cannonball Lift at Eldora Ski Resort near Nederland, Colorado. 

Photographers: Kenneth McGowan and Bob Seidermann. Design by Mike Doud. 

Great pics of the band members on the inner sleeve:

This LP made its way to Maryland.

Judy Garland: "Judy"

OK. Time for a little break from the rock and pop.

Well, I guess in 1956 when this LP was released, Judy may still have qualified as "pop."  Sort of.

Anyway, this album is timeless and delicious.

Can't resist sharing the inner sleeve, too:

Really curious to know more about the album called "Teen Drums."

This LP went to a collector in Ohio.

Eric Burdon & the Animals: "Greatest Hits"

I still covet this jacket.

This LP was released in 1969.

Let's not talk about how long ago that was. The scary part is how well I remember the first time I heard most of the songs on this album, and quite of few of the subsequent times I listened to them, too.

(NOTE: some of The Animals' hugest hits - like "House of the Rising Sun," "We Gotta Get Out of This Place," "It's My Life," and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" - were on a previous "Best of " album released in 1966)

Eric Burdon's voice remains on my favorite's list.  The raw, angst-laden, natural energy is captivating.

This LP went to a fan in California.

Soundtrack: "Miami Vice"

Wow. 

What a huge phenomenon was "Miami Vice" twenty-five (25!) years ago

(it ran for five seasons on NBC, 1984-89).

I liked the TV show well enough, but the main reason I wanted this soundtrack was Phil Collins' song "In the Air Tonight" - but of course Jan Hammer's awesome instrumental tracks and the presence of Glenn Frey, Chaka Khan, and Tina Turner did not hurt either.

Didn't think to record the artwork/photography credits before I shipped this off to a fan in Oregon.

Eagles: "Hotel California"

This LP got SO MUCH use in my house.

Besides the iconic title cut, this LP also included hits "New Kid in Town" and "Life in the Fast Lane," plus lesser known tracks that are nonetheless enjoyable.

This is the fifth Eagles' studio album; the first on which Joe Walsh joined the group; and the last on which Randy Meisner recorded with them.

Except for the band members themselves in the middle of this picture, I have no idea who all these people are in the gatefold photograph.

I guess they checked in but they could never leave.

Apologies for the low quality, hasty pic.  When I took it I had no idea I'd ever be posting it on a blog for the world to see.

Cover design by John Kosh; photography by David Alexander.

This LP ended up in Utah (last I knew).