2004 National Recording Registry

The Library of Congress’ National Recording Preservation Board adds 50 recordings to its registry.

Notables:

“I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man” by Muddy Waters

“Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)” by The Penguins

Live at the Apollo by James Brown

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys

The Allman Brothers Band at Fillmore East

Fear of a Black Planet by Public Enemy

Nevermind by Nirvana

Via LHB.