Paul's Boutique — 1989

A dense, sample-collage masterpiece that flopped then became revered. Dazzling and layered. A production landmark. A 1989 record that fills in the story between the landmarks.

On vinyl: '80s originals are plentiful and usually affordable; reissues tend to be cleaner but pricier.

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