Missing Consumer Guides

The following records were released in the 1990-1999 timespan of Christgau's Consumer Guide: Albums of the '90s, but were not included in the book. In most cases these are reissues or anthologies of artists whose main work is outside of the scope of the book. Some artists moved to Subjects for Further Research. Some were dropped for negligible interest. And some were reviewed after the book deadline.

This list is sort of a first pass. Please let us know if you find any errors or omissions.

Sort by Grade

Listing for 198 records.

• Roy Acuff: The Essential Roy Acuff 1936-1949 [1993, Columbia/Legacy] A
• The Andrews Sisters: Greatest Hits: 60th Anniversary Collection [1998, MCA] A-
• Louis Armstrong: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: 1923-1934 [1994, Columbia/Legacy] A+
• Louis Armstrong: 16 Most Requested Songs [1994, Columbia/Legacy] A
• Louis Armstrong: An American Icon [1998, Hip-O] A
• Louis Armstrong & Friends: What a Wonderful Christmas [1997, Hip-O] A
• Fred Astaire: Top Hat: Hits From Hollywood [1994, Columbia/Legacy] A
• Count Basie: The Best of Early Basie [1996, Decca] A
• Bobby Bland: Greatest Hits Volume One: The Duke Recordings [1998, MCA] A
• Bobby Bland: Greatest Hits Volume Two: The ABC-Dunhill/MCA Recordings [1998, MCA] A-
• Gary U.S. Bonds: The Best of Gary U.S. Bonds [1990, Rhino] A-
• David Bowie: Changesbowie [1990, Rykodisc] A
• James Brown: Soul Syndrome [1991, Rhino] A-
• Solomon Burke: The Very Best of Solomon Burke [1998, Rhino] A-
• Buzzcocks: Operators Manual: Buzzcocks Best [1991, I.R.S.] A
• Cameo: The Best of Cameo [1993, Mercury] *
• Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band: The Dust Blows Forward: An Anthology [1999, Rhino] A
• Johnny Cash: The Sun Years [1990, Rhino] A
• Johnny Cash: The Essential Johnny Cash 1955-1983 [1992, Columbia] A
• Chairmen of the Board: Greatest Hits [1991, HDH] A-
• The Chantels: The Best of the Chantels [1990, Rhino] A
• Chic: The Best of Chic: Dance, Dance, Dance [1991, Atlantic] ***
• Chic: The Best of Chic Volume 2 [1992, Rhino] A
• The Clovers: Down in the Alley [1991, Atlantic] A
• Eddie Cochran: Somethin' Else: The Fine Lookin' Hits of Eddie Cochran [1998, Razor & Tie] A-
• Steve Coleman and Five Elements: Rhythm People (The Resurrection of Creative Black Civilization) [1990, Novus] A-
• Bootsy Collins: Back in the Day: The Best of Bootsy [1994, Sire/Warner Archives] A
• Bing Crosby: The Best of Bing Crosby: The Millenium Collection [1999, MCA] A
• Miles Davis: Love Songs [1999, Columbia/Legacy] A
• Desmond Dekker: Rockin' Steady: The Best of Desmond Dekker [1992, Rhino] A-
• Delaney & Bonnie: The Best of Delaney & Bonnie [1990, Rhino] A
• Bo Diddley: The Chess Box [1990, Chess] A+
• Dr. John: The Dr. John Anthology: Mos' Scocious [1993, Rhino] ***
• Fats Domino: My Blue Heaven -- The Best of Fats Domino (Volume One) [1990, EMI] A+
• Lee Dorsey: Wheelin' and Dealin': The Definitive Collection [1996, Arista] A
• The Drifters: The Very Best of the Drifters [1995, Rhino] A
• Duke Ellington: The Best of Early Ellington [1996, MCA] A
• Brian Eno: Vocal [1993, Virgin] ***
• The Everly Brothers: This Is the Everly Brothers [1996, Music Club] A
• Everything but the Girl: Walking Wounded [1996, Atlantic]
• Freddy Fender: Lone Star: The Best of Freddy Fender [1999, Music Club] A-
• Firesign Theatre: Shoes for Industry! The Best of the Firesign Theatre [1993, Columbia/Legacy] A
• Firesign Theatre: Boom Dot Bust [1999, Rhino] A-
• Ella Fitzgerald: Love Songs: Best of the Verve Song Books [1996, Verve] A
• The "5" Royales: Monkey Hips and Rice: The "5" Royales Anthology [1994, Rhino] A
• Lefty Frizzell: The Best of Lefty Frizzell [1991, Rhino] A+
• Lefty Frizzell: Look What Thoughts Will Do [1997, Columbia/Legacy] A+
• Fugazi: Repeater [1990, Dischord] A-
• The Fugs: The Fugs First Album [1994, Fantasy] A-
• Slim Gaillard: Laughing in Rhythm: The Best of the Verve Years [1994, Verve] A
• Al Green: Greatest Hits [1995, The Right Stuff/Hi] A+
• Norman Greenbaum: Spirit in the Sky: The Best of Norman Greenbaum [1995, Varèse Sarabande] A-
• Woody Guthrie: Struggle [1990, Smithsonian/Folkways] A-
• Woody Guthrie: Early Masters [1996, Tradition] A-
• Woody Guthrie: This Land Is Your Land: The Asch Recordings Vol. 1 [1997-0, Smithsonian/Folkways] A
• Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin': The Asch Recordings, Vol. 3 [1998, Smithsonian/Folkways] A-
• Merle Haggard: Capitol Collectors' Series [1990, Capitol] A-
• Merle Haggard: More of the Best [1990, Rhino] A-
• Bill Haley: The Best of Bill Haley & His Comets: The Millenium Collection [1999, MCA] A-
• Wynonie Harris: Bloodshot Eyes: The Best of Wynonie Harris [1994, Rhino] A-
• Heaven 17: Higher and Higher: The Best of Heaven 17 [1993, Virgin] *
• Jimi Hendrix: BBC Sessions [1998, MCA] B+
• Billie Holiday: Classic Live Recordings [1990, Telstar] A
• Buddy Holly: The Buddy Holly Collection [1993, MCA] A
• Hot Chocolate: Every 1's a Winner: The Very Best of Hot Chocolate [1993, EMI] **
• Mississippi John Hurt: Avalon Blues: The Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings [1996, Epic/Legacy] A-
• Mississippi John Hurt: Rediscovered [1998, Vanguard] A+
• Betty Hutton: Spotlight on . . . Betty Hutton [1995, Capitol] A-
• Huun-Huur-Tu: 60 Horses in My Herd--Old Songs and Tunes of Tuva [1993, Shanachie] A-
• Gregory Isaacs: My Number One [1990, Heartbeat] A-
• The Isley Brothers: It's Your Thing: The Story of the Isley Brothers [1999, Epic/Legacy/T-Neck] A-
• Millie Jackson: Totally Unrestricted! The Millie Jackson Anthology [1997, Rhino] A-
• Wanda Jackson: Rockin' in the Country: The Best of Wanda Jackson [1990, Rhino] A-
• Willis Jackson: Call of the Gators [1993, Delmark] A-
• Elmore James: Let's Cut It: The Very Best of Elmore James [1991, Flair/Virgin] A-
• Etta James: The Essential Etta James [1993, Chess] A-
• Etta James: Her Best [1996, MCA] A
• Skip James: Blues from the Delta [1998, Vanguard] A-
• George Jones: The Best of George Jones (1955-1967) [1991-1, Rhino] A-
• George Jones & Melba Montgomery: Vintage Collections [1997, Capitol] A-
• George Jones & Tammy Wynette: Greatest Hits Vol. 2 [1992, Epic] A-
• Spike Jones: Musical Depreciation Revue: The Spike Jones Anthology [1995, Rhino] A
• Joy of Cooking: American Originals [1993, Capitol] A-
• K.C. & the Sunshine Band: The Best of KC and the Sunshine Band [1990, Rhino] A-
• B.B. King: The Best of B.B. King Volume One [1991, Flair/Virgin] A
• Kool and the Gang: The Best of Kool & the Gang (1969-1976) [1993, Mercury] *
• Jim Kweskin: Acoustic Swing & Jug [1998, Vanguard] A-
• K.D. Lang: Ingénue [1992, Sire/Warner Bros.]
• K.D. Lang: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues [1993, Sire/Warner Bros.]
• K.D. Lang: Lifted by Love [1994, Sire/Warner Bros.]
• K.D. Lang: All You Can Eat [1995, Warner Bros.]
• Jerry Lee Lewis: Rare Tracks [1990, Rhino] A
• Jerry Lee Lewis: The Jerry Lee Lewis Anthology: All Killer No Filler! [1993, Rhino] **
• Little Richard: The Georgia Peach [1991, Specialty] A
• The Louvin Brothers: Tragic Songs of Life [1996, Capitol] A
• Dorothy Love-Coates & the Gospel Harmonettes: The Best of Dorothy Love-Coates & the Gospel Harmonettes [1996, Nashboro] A
• Loretta Lynn: Country Music Hall of Fame Series [1992, MCA] A
• Uncle Dave Macon: Country Music Hall of Fame Series [1992, MCA] ***
• The Mamas and the Papas: Greatest Hits [1998, MCA] A
• The Marvelettes: Deliver: The Singles 1961-1971 [1993, Motown] A
• Johnny Mathis: The Ultimate Hits Collection [1998, Columbia] A-
• Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions: The Anthology 1961-1977 [1992, MCA] A+
• Percy Mayfield: Poet of the Blues [1992, Specialty] A-
• Jimmy McGriff: Greatest Hits [1997, Blue Note] A-
• The Meters: The Meters Anthology [1996, Rhino] A-
• The Mills Brothers: All Time Greatest Hits [1997, MCA] A-
• The Moonglows: Their Greatest Hits [1997, MCA] A
• Van Morrison: The Best of Van Morrison [1990, Mercury] A
• Motorhead: The Best of Motorhead [1993, Roadrunner] **
• Willie Nelson: Nite Life: Greatest Hits and Rare Tracks (1959-1971) [1991, Rhino] A
• Bob Neuwirth: Havana Midnight [1999, Diesel Motor]
• Aaron Neville: The Classic Aaron Neville: My Greatest Gift [1990, Rounder] A-
• The Neville Brothers: Brother's Keeper [1991, A&M]
• Harry Nilsson: Personal Best: The Harry Nilsson Anthology [1995, RCA] A
• NYC Badmen: NYC Badmen [1993, StepSun]
• The O'Jays: Love Train: The Best of the O'Jays [1995, Epic Associated/Legacy] A-
• Roy Orbison: 16 Biggest Hits [1999, Monument/Legacy] A-
• Carlos Paredes: Guitarra Portugesa [1990, Elektra/Nonesuch] A-
• Charlie Parker: The Legendary Dial Masters [1996, Jazz Classics] A+
• Charlie Parker: Yardbird Suite: The Ultimate Charlie Parker Collection [1996, Rhino] A
• Pavement: Slay Tracks (1933-1969) [1989, Treble Kicker EP] A-
• Teddy Pendergrass: Greatest Hits (The Best of Teddy Pendergrass) [1998, The Right Stuff] A-
• Esther Phillips: The Best of Esther Phillips (1962-1970) [1997, Rhino/Atlantic] A-
• Astor Piazzolla: Love Tanguedia [1991, Tropical Storm] ***
• Astor Piazzolla: Maria de Buenos Aires [1991, Milan]
• Wilson Pickett: A Man and a Half: The Best of Wilson Pickett [1993, Rhino/Atlantic] A+
• Professor Longhair: 'Fess: The Professor Longhair Anthology [1994, Rhino] A
• The Promise Ring: Very Emergency [1999, Jade Tree] *
• The Psychedelic Furs: Should God Forget: A Retrospective [1997, Columbia] A-
• Paul Revere & the Raiders: The Essential Ride '63-'67 [1995, Columbia/Legacy] A-
• Smokey Robinson & the Miracles: Anthology [1995, Motown] A-
• Jimmie Rodgers: The Essential Jimmie Rodgers [1997, RCA] A
• Sonny Rollins: Silver City [1996, Milestone] A+
• Santana: Supernatural [1999, Arista]
• Shalamar: Greatest Hits [1999, Right Stuff/Solar] A
• The Shangri-Las: The Best of the Shangri-Las [1996, Mercury] A-
• Del Shannon: This Is . . . Del Shannon [1997, Music Club] A-
• The Shirelles: The Very Best of the Shirelles [1994, Rhino] A+
• Percy Sledge: The Very Best of Percy Sledge [1998, Rhino] A-
• Huey "Piano" Smith: This Is . . . Huey "Piano" Smith [1998, Music Club] A
• Dusty Springfield: The Very Best of Dusty Springfield [1998, Mercury] A-
• Donna Summer: The Donna Summer Anthology [1993, Casablanca] **
• Donna Summer: Endless Summer [1994, Mercury] A
• Billy Swan: The Best of Billy Swan [1998, Epic/Legacy] A-
• The Sweet: The Best of Sweet [1993, Capitol] **
• Tarika Sammy: Fanafody [1992, Xenophile] A-
• Tarika Sammy: Balance [1994, Green Linnet]
• Howard Tate: Get It While You Can: The Legendary Sessions [1995, Mercury] A-
• Hound Dog Taylor and the Houserockers: Deluxe Edition [1999, Alligator] A
• The Temptations: Anthology [1995, Motown] A
• Joe Tex: The Very Best of Joe Tex [1996, Rhino] A
• Irma Thomas: Time Is on My Side--The Best of Irma Thomas Volume 1 [1993, EMI] ***
• Merle Travis: The Best of Merle Travis [1990, Rhino] A
• Ernest Tubb: Country Music Hall of Fame Series [1992, MCA] A-
• Big Joe Turner: Joe Turner's Blues [1998, Topaz] A-
• Big Joe Turner: The Very Best of Big Joe Turner [1998, Rhino] A
• Ike Turner: I Like Ike! The Best of Ike Turner [1994, Rhino] A-
• Ike & Tina Turner: Proud Mary--The Best of Ike and Tina Turner [1991, Sue] A-
• Uz Jsme Doma: Hollywood [1996, Skoda] A-
• Gene Vincent: Capitol Collectors' Series [1990, Capitol] B+
• Gene Vincent: The Screaming End: The Best of Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps [1996, Razor & Tie] A
• Billy Ward & His Dominoes: Sixty Minute Man: The Best of Billy Ward & His Dominoes [1993, Rhino] A-
• Washboard Sam: Rockin' My Blues Away [1992, Bluebird] A-
• Muddy Waters: Blues Sky [1992, Epic Associated/Legacy] A-
• Kitty Wells: Country Music Hall of Fame Series [1992, MCA] A
• Mary Wells: The Best of Mary Wells: 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection [1999, Motown] A
• Barry White: All-Time Greatest Hits [1994, Mercury] A-
• The Who: The Who Sell Out [1995, MCA] A+
• Sonny Boy Williamson: The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson [1993, Chess] A
• Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys: Anthology 1935-1973 [1991, Rhino] A
• Delroy Wilson: The Best of Delroy Wilson [1991, Heartbeat] A-
• Jackie Wilson: The Very Best of Jackie Wilson [1995, Rhino] A
• Bill Withers: Live at Carnegie Hall [1997, Columbia/Legacy] A
• Charles Wright: Express Yourself: The Best of Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band [1993, Warner Archives] A-
• Zapp & Roger: All the Greatest Hits [1993, Reprise] *
• Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention: We're Only in It for the Money [1995, Rykodisc] A
• The Zombies: Odessey and Oracle: 30th Anniversary Edition [1998, Big Beat] A-
• Groove 'n Grind: '50s and '60s Dance Hits [1990, Rhino] A
• Guitar Player Presents Legends of Guitar -- Electric Blues, Vol. 1 [1990, Rhino] A
• Rock This Town: Rockabilly Hits Vol. 1 [1991, Rhino] A
• Billboard Top Hits--1984 [1992, Rhino] A
• Duke-Peacock's Greatest Hits [1992, MCA] **
• Mbuti Pygmies of the Ituri Rain Forest [1992, Smithsonian/Folkways] A-
• The Best of Ace Records--The R&B Hits [1993, Scotti Bros.] A
• Calypso Calaloo [1993, Rounder] *
• Funky Stuff: The Best of Funk Essentials [1993, Mercury] A-
• Hillbilly Fever!: Vol. I: Legends of Western Swing [1995, Rhino] A
• Joe Franklin Presents . . . The Roaring '20s Roar Again [1995, Legacy] A
• Dance Floor Divas: The '70s [1996, Rhino] A
• Masters of Jazz: Bebop's Greatest Hits [1996, Rhino] A
• Roller Disco: Boogie from the Skating Rinks [1996, K-Tel] A
• Roots of Jazz Funk Volume One [1997, MVP] A+
• Roots of Jazz Funk Volume Two [1997, MVP] A
• The Power of the Trinity: Great Moments in Reggae Harmony [1997, Shanachie] A-
• Millennium Funk Party [1998, Rhino] A
• Over in Glory: Favorites From Classic Gospel Groups [1998, MCA] A
• Pop Music: The Early Years 1890-1950 [1999, Columbia/Legacy] A
• The Sidewalks of New York [1999, Winter & Winter] A-