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Jerry Garcia released 'Garcia,' his U.S. Top 40 hit solo debut, on Jan. 20, 1972.

Which records come to mind when you think of great live albums? Check out our list of obvious — and not-so-obvious — picks you need to take for a spin.

As we ride towards the holiday break on our magic reindeer, it’s time for one last theartsdesk on Vinyl, a seasonal special that, if you scroll down, contains all the usual up-to-date music reviews but, before that, takes a look at Yuletide-themed releases, reissues and heritage fare that might make great presents. As ever, all musical life newly pressed to plastic is here. Dive inVINYL OF THE FESTIVE SEASONPatrik Fitzgerald featuring Lemur No Santa Clauses (Crispin Glover)

Raw radio recordings win out over rewritten history. Review by Kieron Tyler

Led Zeppelin longed for the freedoms of the rural Welch countryside – or, maybe, Middle-earth – on 1971's 'Misty Mountain Hop.'

Led Zeppelin longed for the freedoms of the rural Welch countryside – or, maybe, Middle-earth – on 1971's 'Misty Mountain Hop.'

Led Zeppelin longed for the freedoms of the rural Welch countryside – or, maybe, Middle-earth – on 1971's 'Misty Mountain Hop.'

Led Zeppelin longed for the freedoms of the rural Welch countryside – or, maybe, Middle-earth – on 1971's 'Misty Mountain Hop.'

Led Zeppelin longed for the freedoms of the rural Welch countryside – or, maybe, Middle-earth – on 1971's 'Misty Mountain Hop.'

Led Zeppelin longed for the freedoms of the rural Welch countryside – or, maybe, Middle-earth – on 1971's 'Misty Mountain Hop.'