Zenyatta Mondatta — 1980

A peak of reggae-tinged new wave, home to 'Don't Stand So Close to Me'. Tuneful and beloved. A high point. The The Police record for listeners ready to go beyond the debut.

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

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