Rock Albums Released in December
December has always held a unique spot in the rock calendar, with several albums released during the month carrying a sense of mystery regarding their exact debut dates. In the earlier days of rock, particularly the 1960s and 1970s, exact release dates weren’t always documented, leaving some iconic December releases shrouded in ambiguity. These albums often marked the year’s grand finale, serving as a close or a reflection of the evolving sounds that defined the preceding months. From experimental works by rising bands to unexpected gems by established artists, December releases often straddled the line between looking back and venturing forward.
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Rush
– Permanent Waves
Rush’s 1980 album, Permanent Waves, marked a pivotal shift in the band’s sound and approach to progressive rock. Known for their intricate compositions and heady themes, Permanent Waves saw Rush embracing more concise song structures while maintaining the complexity and sophistication that had defined their earlier work.
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Each of these albums played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Rock and Roll.
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1955
Rock with Bill Haley and the Comets is an early rock and roll music compilation album issued by Essex Records (ESLP 202) in December 1955
1956
Rock, Rock, Rock! is the soundtrack album to the motion picture of the same name and was the first LP ever released by Chess Records labeled LP 1425 and Chuck Berry’s first appearance on a long player – December 1956
The Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon is the only album by The Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon and was released in December 1956.
1960
Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger is the fifth studio album by American rock and roll pioneer Bo Diddley released in December 1960
For Twisters Only is the second album by Chubby Checker and was released in December 1960
1961
Roy Orbison at the Rock House is the first album by Roy Orbison on the Sun Records label, released in December 1961
1963
In Person, The Kingsmen recorded “Louie Louie” at Northwestern Inc. album was released in December, 1963
1965
Get the Picture? The Pretty Things December
1966
Got Live If You Want It! The Rolling Stones December
1967
Anything Goes Harpers Bizarre December
The Magic Garden The 5th Dimension
Pandemonium Shadow Show Harry Nilsson
The Resurrection of Pigboy Crabshaw Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Jul med Hep Stars Hep Stars
1968
An American Music Band The Electric Flag – December
Any Day Now Joan Baez
Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge
The Circle Game Tom Rush
The Family That Plays Together Spirit
Love Is Eric Burdon & The Animals
Rock and Other Four Letter Words Marks and Lebzelter
The Soft Machine The Soft Machine
Transformer David Stoughton
1969
Blue Cheer Blue Cheer
Ceremony Spooky Tooth and Pierre Henry
Liege & Lief Fairport Convention