Inspired by the article in the August 2026 edition (586) of Record Collector, we celebrate some of the greatest recorded performances of the 20th Century. Spanning an extraordinary musical journey from the pioneering genius of Louis Armstrong to the darkly compelling artistry of Nick Cave. Along the way, you'll hear (and see on YouTube) landmark recordings that defined jazz, blues, rock, soul, punk, and beyond—performances that changed the course of popular music and continue
