Pop
The best-sounding recordings in this genre.
No Secrets
Carly Simon
Best pressing: Mobile Fidelity 180g 45 RPM 2LP (Krieg Wunderlich, from the original analog master)
Key track: You're So Vain
Thriller
Michael Jackson
Best pressing: Mobile Fidelity UltraDisc One-Step 33 RPM
Key track: Billie Jean
Graceland
Paul Simon
Best pressing: Original Warner Bros. LP
Key track: You Can Call Me Al
Diamond Life
Sade
Best pressing: 2020 half-speed master (Miles Showell, Abbey Road)
Key track: Smooth Operator