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The Flower Kings – 'Alive On Planet Earth' (2000)

Created by David Palermo. Amazing to think this is 22 years old! Seems so modern to me!

In this week Rick Derringer's 'All American Boy' was at #38 up from #42 on the Billboard 200 it would peak at #25 in 31 weeks on the chart.

He didn't chart in the UK

In this week in 1977 Queen were at #5 on the Billboard 200 up from #6 with 'A Day At The Races' It was only to stay on the charts for 19 weeks and #5 was its peak position.

In UK it got to #1 for a single week, in the 24 weeks it spent on the listings.

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Black Oak Arkansas - 'High On The Hog' (1973)

Created by Joe Petagno who has a huge CV of covers including Nazareth's 'Rampant', Pretty Maids albums and of course Motorhead.

In this week in 1988 Savatage were at #116 on the Billboard 200 up from #139. It had been on the chart for 17 weeks at this point and wouldn't climb any higher.

They've never charted in the UK.

In this week in 1974 Black Sabbath were a new entry on the Billboard 200 at #84 with the epic 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath'. It would rise to #11 in a 32 week stay.

In UK it got to #4 in an 11 week chart performance

In this week in 1975 Yes were at #7, up from #11 on the Billboard 200 with the brilliant 'Relayer' album. 'Soundchaser' is one of my fave Yes numbers. The album would eventually reach #5

In the UK it peaked at #4 in an 11-week stay on the charts.

In this week in 1988 U2 were top of the Billboard 200 charts with 'Rattle And Hum'. It had topped the charts for 5 weeks

In the UK it was also a #1 album for a week, staying on the chart for 65 weeks.
It sold 14 million copies worldwide.

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Eagles - 'On The Border' (1974)

Created by Beatian Yazz

Great Album Artwork

Weather Report - 'Mr Gone' (1978)

Created by Lou Beach who did sleeves for the mighty Weather Report, Target, Yellow Magic Orchestra and Head East amongst many others. A classic one to stare at while listening to their fantastic music.