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Phil Collins

Phil Collins
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Phil Collins first came to attention as the drummer of Genesis, later taking over as lead vocalist when Peter Gabriel left. In addition to a successful solo career, he has produced and drummed for a wide variety of artists.
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http://philcollins.co.uk
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Various Artists — In the Land of Geese, Ghosts and Confusion - Tribute to Genesis Solo Careers Various Artists — In the Land of Geese, Ghosts and Confusion - Tribute to Genesis Solo Careers
(Mellow MMP553A/B, 2014, 2CD)
Peter Banks — Be Well, Be Safe, Be Lucky... The Anthology Peter Banks — Be Well, Be Safe, Be Lucky... The Anthology
(Cherry Red PBME-003, 2013/2018, 2CD)
Phil Collins — Testify Phil Collins — Testify
(Atlantic 081227951887 , 2002/2016, 2CD)
Genesis — 1983 - 1998 Genesis — 1983 - 1998
(Atlantic R2 302460, 1998/2007, 5CD+5DVD)
Brand X — The X-Files: A 20 Year Retrospective Brand X — The X-Files: A 20 Year Retrospective
(Pangea Music OM1011, 1998, 2CD)
Phil Collins — Dance into the Light Phil Collins — Dance into the Light
(Atlantic 081227952129, 1996/2016, 2CD)
Various Artists — Supernatural Fairy Tales Various Artists — Supernatural Fairy Tales
(Rhino Records R2 72451, 1996, 5CD)
Genesis — Archive #2: 1976-1992 Genesis — Archive #2: 1976-1992
(Atlantic 83410-2, 1992/2000, 3CD)
Genesis — We Can't Dance Genesis — We Can't Dance
(Virgin GEN CD3, 1991, CD)
Phil Collins — ...But Seriously Phil Collins — ...But Seriously
(Atlantic 081227946487, 1989/2016, 2CD)
Genesis — Invisible Touch Genesis — Invisible Touch
(Charisma GENLP 2, 1986, LP)
Phil Collins — No Jacket Required Phil Collins — No Jacket Required
(Atlantic 081227951900, 1985/2016, 2CD)
Various Artists — Risky Business Various Artists — Risky Business
(Virgin CDV 2302, 1984, CD)
Steve Hackett — Premonitions: The Charisma Years 1975-1983 Steve Hackett — Premonitions: The Charisma Years 1975-1983
(Universal, 1983/2015, 10CD+4DVD)
Genesis — Genesis Genesis — Genesis
(Charisma GENLP 1, 1983, LP)
Genesis — 1976-1982 Genesis — 1976-1982
(Rhino Records R2 125436, 1982/2007, 6CD+6DVD)
Phil Collins — Hello, I Must Be Going! Phil Collins — Hello, I Must Be Going!
(Atlantic 081227952105, 1982/2016, 2CD)
Brand X — Is There Anything About? Brand X — Is There Anything About?
(Columbia 484437 2, 1982/1998, CD)
Genesis — Three Sides Live Genesis — Three Sides Live
(Charisma GE 2002, 1982, 2LP)
Genesis — Abacab Genesis — Abacab
(Charisma CBR 102, 1981, LP)
Phil Collins — Face Value Phil Collins — Face Value
(Atlantic 081227953942, 1981/2019, 2CD)
John Martyn — Glorious Fool John Martyn — Glorious Fool
(Rhino Records 2564-69484-6, 1981/2008, CD)
Brand X — Do They Hurt? Brand X — Do They Hurt?
(Virgin CASCD 1151, 1980/2004, CD)
Genesis — Duke Genesis — Duke
(Charisma CBR 101, 1980, LP)
John Martyn — Grace and Danger John Martyn — Grace and Danger
(Island Records 984 268-7, 1980/2007, 2CD)
Mike Oldfield — QE2 Mike Oldfield — QE2
(Caroline CAR 1857, 1980/2000, CD)
Empire — The Complete Recordings Empire — The Complete Recordings
(Cherry Red , 1979/2017, 3CD)
Robert Fripp — Exposure Robert Fripp — Exposure
(Discipline DGM0601, 1979/2006, 2CD)
Camel — I Can See Your House from Here Camel — I Can See Your House from Here
(Esoteric Recordings ECLEC 2158, 1979/2009, CD)
Patrick Woodroffe / Dave Greenslade — The Pentateuch of the Cosmogony Patrick Woodroffe / Dave Greenslade — The Pentateuch of the Cosmogony
(BGO BGOCD170, 1979/1994, CD)
Peter Gabriel — Peter Gabriel Peter Gabriel — Peter Gabriel
(Charisma CDS 4019, 1979, LP)
Brand X — Product Brand X — Product
(Virgin CASCD 1147, 1979/2004, CD)
Genesis — ...And Then There Were Three... Genesis — ...And Then There Were Three...
(Charisma CDS 4010, 1978, LP)
Brian Eno — Music for Films Brian Eno — Music for Films
(Virgin ENOCDX 9, 1978/2009, CD)
Brian Eno — Before and After Science Brian Eno — Before and After Science
(Virgin ENOCD 4, 1977/2004, CD)
Anthony Phillips — The Geese and the Ghost Anthony Phillips — The Geese and the Ghost
(Passport PVC 8905, 1977, LP)
Brand X — Livestock Brand X — Livestock
(Caroline CAROL 1388-2, 1977/1989, CD)
Brand X — Moroccan Roll Brand X — Moroccan Roll
(Caroline CAROL 1392-2, 1977/1989, CD)
Wilding / Bonus — Pleasure Signals Wilding / Bonus — Pleasure Signals
(Ozone OZ002-2, 1977/1993, CD)
Genesis — Seconds Out Genesis — Seconds Out
(Charisma GE 2001, 1977, 2LP)
Genesis — Wind & Wuthering Genesis — Wind & Wuthering
(Charisma CDS 4005, 1977, LP)
Jack Lancaster & Robin Lumley — Marscape Jack Lancaster & Robin Lumley — Marscape
(Ozone OZ005-2, 1976/1993, CD)
Brand X — Missing Period Brand X — Missing Period
(Outer Music OM-1004, 1976/1997, CD)
Genesis — A Trick of the Tail Genesis — A Trick of the Tail
(Charisma CDS 4001, 1976, LP)
Brand X — Unorthodox Behaviour Brand X — Unorthodox Behaviour
(Virgin CASCD1117, 1976/1989, CD)
Brian Eno — Another Green World Brian Eno — Another Green World
(Virgin ENOCD 3, 1975/2004, CD)
Genesis — Archive 1967-75 Genesis — Archive 1967-75
(Atlantic 82858-2, 1975/1998, CD)
Various Artists — Peter and the Wolf Various Artists — Peter and the Wolf
(Verdant 634479155833, 1975/2005, CD)
Steve Hackett — Voyage of the Acolyte Steve Hackett — Voyage of the Acolyte
(Charisma CDSCDR 1111, 1975/2005, CD)
Genesis — The Lamb Lies down on Broadway Genesis — The Lamb Lies down on Broadway
(Charisma CGS 101, 1974, 2LP)
Brian Eno — Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) Brian Eno — Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)
(Virgin ENOCDX 2, 1974/2009, CD)
Genesis — Live Genesis — Live
(Charisma CAS 1666, 1973, LP)
Empire — Mark I Empire — Mark I
(One Way OW 31443, 1973/1995, CD)
Genesis — Selling England by the Pound Genesis — Selling England by the Pound
(Charisma CAS 1074, 1973, LP)
Peter Banks — Two Sides of Peter Banks Peter Banks — Two Sides of Peter Banks
(Esoteric Recordings ECLEC 2165, 1973/2009, CD)
Genesis — Foxtrot Genesis — Foxtrot
(Charisma CAS 1058, 1972, LP)
Genesis — Nursery Cryme Genesis — Nursery Cryme
(Charisma CAS 1052, 1971, LP)

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