Before Queen's big breakthrough with 'A Night at the Opera,' the band's first tour in America in 1974 was another milestone.

Kiss became superstars with Alive! So let’s break it down: the 75 best albums of 1975, complete with a playlist of key tracks ...

We're talking bands considered English (prominent membership or classic lineups featuring English musicians), not British, which means greats like Queen, Cream, or Dire Straits won't be on this list.