Top Ten Oldies Reissues of 2008

Some think that oldies music reissues are doomed to be dead history, endlessly repackaging and thus repeating things we've heard already. Believe it or not, however, several pieces of rock cornerstones -- essential, in many cases -- remain in the vaults even decades on, and in any case, endless advances in remastering technology make even the most cherished musical memories seem as fresh as tomorrow. 2008 saw several dozen great re-releases and new compilations of oldies music; this list attempts only to honor the most vital. Read my list of 2008's best oldies music reissues.