Best glam rock LP's of the original era (1970-1975) in order

A Listmania! list by Karl Almenräder "finarose2" (British Columbia, Canada)
 
Diamond Dogs
1.  Diamond Dogs by David Bowie
The list author says:
  "His best album ever.  Check out Bowie's other great glam rock albums from his glam years (1970-74): The Man Who Sold The World, Aladdin Sane, Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders From Mars, Pinups, Hunky Dory"
CDN$ 10.94   Used & New from: CDN$ 5.65
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For Your Pleasure
2.  For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music
The list author says:
  "Their masterpiece when Brian Eno was still in the band.  I'm also a fan of all their albums.  They released several albums in the glam era, but their first self-titled album is very much glam."
CDN$ 13.78   Used & New from: CDN$ 5.06
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975 Film)
3.  The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975 Film) by Rocky Horror Picture Show
The list author says:
  "The original glam rock soundtrack.  Great songs from beginning to end."
CDN$ 13.82   Used & New from: CDN$ 6.89
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)

The Hoople
4.  The Hoople by Mott The Hoople
The list author says:
  "It's hard to pick the best Mott The Hoople album, so check out all their albums of the glam era: Brain Capers, All The Young Dudes, Mott and The Hoople"
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Raw Power
5.  Raw Power by Iggy and the Stooges Pop
The list author says:
  "The Stooges enter the glam era with David Bowie producing.  The other two Stooges albums (The Stooges & Funhouse) are also fantastic but not glam."
CDN$ 10.00
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

The Slider (2CD Deluxe Edition)
6.  The Slider (2CD Deluxe Edition) by T. Rex
The list author says:
  "In late 1970, was it T. Rex or Bowie who originated glam?  Not sure, but this is T.Rex's best album among all his excellent glam albums he released from late 1970 - 1975."
Used & New from: CDN$ 49.95
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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NEW Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies (CD)
7.  NEW Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies (CD) 
The list author says:
  "Alice Cooper was originally a band who released several glam albums from 1971-1974.  When Alice Cooper broke up, lead singer Vince Furnier changed his name to Alice Cooper and went on to crap."
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Psychomodo
8.  Psychomodo by Cockney Rebel
The list author says:
  "An underrated glam rock masterpiece.  For fans of Roxy Music, Bowie and Mott The Hoople"
CDN$ 22.32   Used & New from: CDN$ 11.29
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

New York Dolls
9.  New York Dolls by New York Dolls
The list author says:
  "sleazy glam rock masterpiece.  Someone must release a remastered box set of all their rarities, which there are a lot from 1971 - 1975."
CDN$ 10.50   Used & New from: CDN$ 3.77
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

Transformer
10.  Transformer by Lou Reed
The list author says:
  "Produced by David Bowie's guitarist Mick Ronson.  Check out his excellent glam rock live concert from 21 December 1973 which was released in two parts on Lou Reed Live and Rock 'n' Roll Animal."
CDN$ 10.00   Used & New from: CDN$ 5.71
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Sweet Fanny Adams
11.  Sweet Fanny Adams by Sweet
The list author says:
  "They reissued and remastered all their 3 glam rock albums (Funny How Sweet Co Co Can Be and Desolation Boulevard being the other two) with bonus tracks that complete their discography of the era. A+++"
CDN$ 16.45   Used & New from: CDN$ 7.40
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Here Come the Warm Jets
12.  Here Come the Warm Jets by Brian Eno
The list author says:
  "Brian Eno leaves Roxy Music and immediately releases his first album, recorded with members of Roxy Music and others.  Get Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) to complete his solo glam output."
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Slayed?
13.  Slayed? by Slade
The list author says:
  "This is their best album but they released other good glam albums/singles during 1971 - 1975: collect all their singles from the era, they are excellent as well as Old New Borrowed And Blue & In Flame"
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Singles A's & B's
14.  Singles A's & B's by Wizzard
The list author says:
  "One of the best glam rock bands.  They existed only during 1972 - 1975, so there are only 2 albums and tons of singles and b-sides (all collected here).  14 non-album tracks + 2 songs not on reissues."
CDN$ 18.44

Only After Dark
15.  Only After Dark by Mick Ronson
The list author says:
  "This 2 CD disc includes all his 2 glam albums + 6 bonus tracks. Featuring David Bowie's glam backup band The Spiders From Mars and Mott The Hoople's Ian Hunter. Includes songs written for him by Bowie"
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Best of Nick Gilder: Hot Child in the City
16.  Best of Nick Gilder: Hot Child in the City by Nick Gilder
The list author says:
  "Don't buy this album.This hits album includes the song "Roxy Roller" from his first band Sweeney Todd, Canada's only glam band.  Their self-titled album is a masterpiece and must be reissued!"
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Diamond Head
17.  Diamond Head by Phil Manzanera
The list author says:
  "Phil Manzanera's first album, this 1975 goodie is basically like getting another Roxy Music album because it features the entire band (Eno, Wetton, Thompson, Jobson, Mackay) on practically every song"
Used & New from: CDN$ 17.98
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Alive!
18.  Alive! by Kiss
The list author says:
  "Their self-titled debut album is the best example of their glam rock period, but if you take out some songs, especially sung by Simmons, this would've been a great single disc glam rock live album."
CDN$ 19.67   Used & New from: CDN$ 11.69
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (146 customer reviews)

Dynamite! Best Of Glam Rock
19.  Dynamite! Best Of Glam Rock by Various
The list author says:
  "An excellent 43 song glam rock compilation featuring Cozy Powell, Sweet, The Glitter Band, Suzi Quatro, Slade, T. Rex, Hello, Mud, Gary Glitter, Cockney Rebel, Sparks, Blackfoot Sue, Wizzard & more..."
CDN$ 22.21   Used & New from: CDN$ 13.59
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Velvet Tinmine: 20 Junkshop Gl
20.  Velvet Tinmine: 20 Junkshop Gl by Various
The list author says:
  "This features 20 rare glam rock songs featuring Iron Virgin, Hello, Bearded Lady, Brett Smiley, etc...  All are from the original era, but some of the bands are band-wagon jumping non-glam acts."
CDN$ 21.04   Used & New from: CDN$ 12.31
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Glitter from the Litter Bin: 20 Junk Shop Glam Rarites from the 1970s
21.  Glitter from the Litter Bin: 20 Junk Shop Glam Rarites from the 1970s by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Another batch of rare glam songs featuring Spiv, Daddy Maxfield, Ayshea (featuring Wizzard), Buster, Renegade, The Streakers, Stumpy, etc...Fun to go through and pick out the best."
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Best Glam Rock Album in the World Ever
22.  Best Glam Rock Album in the World Ever by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Features classics from all the best:  Queen, Sweet, Mott The Hoople, David Bowie, Roxy Music, T. Rex, Alice Cooper, Slade, Sparks, Cockney Rebel, Lou Reed, Wizzard, New York Dolls, etc...."
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Jobriath
23.  Jobriath by Jobriath
The list author says:
  "His best album.  His second album is more soul inspired."
CDN$ 16.45

These Foolish Things
24.  These Foolish Things by Bryan Ferry
The list author says:
  "His first solo album from '73.  Mostly glammed up versions of '50's and '60's classics"
CDN$ 15.68   Used & New from: CDN$ 6.67
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Axe Victim (W/2 Live Tracks)
25.  Axe Victim (W/2 Live Tracks) by Be Bop Deluxe
CDN$ 13.23   Used & New from: CDN$ 6.62
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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