Rambling, overlong, disjointed, essential: These six discs (plus essays and rare photos) are a must for any serious Dylan fan. $120

No, you don't need to buy your turntable at Urban Outfitters. The sleek Orbit delivers warm, rich sound at a budget price – and just looks awesome. $179

Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story by Rick Bragg
Jerry Lee Lewis' story has been told endlessly in books and on film. But this new biography is the Killer in his own words: Author Rick Bragg wrote it after two years of interviews with Jerry Lee. $17

Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin by David Ritz
Ritz wasn't satisfied with his ghostwritten autobiography of Aretha, so he wrote this new bio, a remarkably complex portrait of her music and her tumultuous life. $30

This synthesizer, sampler and sequencer hooks up to your computer, it's ready to play right out of the box, has pro-level features – and is really fun to use. $849

Devialet 120 Music System (left)
This gorgeous integrated amp, digital-to-analog converter and wireless music streamer is perfect for the audiophile who's finally ready to kiss those vintage stereo components goodbye. $6,495

Deezer Elite for Sonos Play:1 (right)
Now audiophiles can see what the fuss is with music streaming: Sonos, the best system for playing music in every room of your house, gets even better with HD service Deezer. Deezer: $19.99/month; Sonos: $199 each

Classe Audio Sigma AMP2 (top)
This two-channel, 2×200-watt amp uses a digital processor to reduce distortion and noise, giving its output the lush, warm sound more like a vintage tube model. But it's even better, thanks to digital inputs like USB and Ethernet that can make the most of the new hi-res streaming audio services. $3,500

At only 24 centimeters tall, the egg-shaped, AirPlay-compatible TD-M1s can fill any space with an open, rich sound that mimics live music. Throw in a built-in digital audio converter and it's official: Size doesn't matter. $1,300/pair

Shure SE846 Sound-Isolating Earphones (left)
Even some high-end in-ears lack great, visceral bass, but not these Shures, which offer perfect clarity, plus what feels like a giant subwoofer inside your head. $999

Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphones (middle)
The world's most recognizable headphone brand aims to transform your workout with wireless, sweat-resistant sports earbuds, designed with help from Lebron James. $200

Normal Custom 3D-Printed Earphones (right)
Fear not, all you with imperfect-shaped ears: You're not destined to be stuck with tumbling buds forever. NYC-based Normal uses a 3D printer to produce custom 'phones that precisely fit the shape of your earhole. All they need is photos of your ears (via an app) and 48 hours. $199

Master & Dynamic MH40 (left)
Old-school materials give the MH40s throwback appeal: They're cloaked in heavy-grain leather and have forged aluminum ear cups with hard-wearing stainless steel fittings. But their leak-free sound is modern: 45mm drivers feature thumping bass and deep mids, a sound more akin to the flashy street-style gear worn all across the NBA. $399

Blue Mo-Fi Headphones (right)
Thanks to a built-in amp, these cans have huge, crystal-clear sound to go with a futuristic look. And the plush ear cups and padded head strap make them surprisingly comfortable. $350

With GoPro's music mounts, you can now attach the best point-of-view camera around to your guitar, drums or mic stand. And since there's also a waterproof casing (sold separately), beer thrown from the crowd is no problem. $500

Fifty years ago, Faithfull turned the world on with "As Tears Go By" (and soon after, she'd turn Mick Jagger on, too). This gorgeous coffee-table book captures a pop icon from the Swinging Sixties to today. $65

Artist Dana Veraldi – known for T-shirts with portraits of hipster icons – created this ultimate baller accessory. $35

Jimmy Page put together these overstuffed reissues of the first five Zep albums, which include rarities discs, handsome photo booklets and a whole lotta vinyl. $140 each

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, CSNY 1974
CSNY's 1974 tour is largely known for the behind-the-scenes drama – cocaine was everywhere, and Neil Young traveled on his own bus, rarely seeing his bandmates offstage. But this three-CD/one-DVD box set proves the run deserves to be remembered for its music, too. The Stills-versus-Young guitar duel on "Revolution Blues" is one highlight among many. $39

Grateful Dead, Spring 1990
Spring 1990 collects six shows from what archive producer David Lemieux calls the Dead's "last tour that was consistently great." Add in ticket stubs, a program and a 60-page book and you've got the perfect gift for Jerry Garcia fans – particularly those with plenty of extra shelf space. Digital: $119; Physical: $199

This elegantly designed wireless music player is perfect for people who never know what to listen to: Spin the outer rim, and it skips to the next song, drawing from streaming services and learning your tastes. $399

With his debut children's book, Gus & Me, Keith Richards tells the story of his jazz musician grandfather in a format that his own grandchildren will be able to enjoy. Richards' daughter, Theodora Dupree, drew the whimsical illustrations. $10

Young's second memoir in as many years uses his love of classic cars as a clever framing device to tell his life story. Perfect if you want the lowdown on the making of After the Gold Rush (or the LincVolt). $32

The Haight: Love, Rock and Revolution by Jim Marshall and Joel Selvin
Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Grace Slick are just a few of the players in this collection of the late, great Jim Marshall's photographs, which bear witness to San Francisco's psychedelic heyday. $50

My Rules by Glen E. Friedman
Photographer Glen E. Friedman captured a few golden ages: Dogtown and Z-Boys era L.A. skaters, early hardcore punk and 1980s NYC hip-hop.  This Monster coffee-table book collects his greatest hits. $55

Still Moving by Danny Clinch
Clinch's name might not be familiar, but his photographs of artists like Bob Dylan, Tupac Shakur and Jay-Z are instantly recognizable. Still Moving places 200 of his best shots alongside brief anecdotes and foreword by Bruce Springsteen. $50

What better way to display your rock biographies than with these sleek bookends, made from the same material as Fender's guitars. $50

Perhaps no vintage synth-y instrument is cooler than the theremin, which makes sounds when you wave your hands at it.  This reimagining is much easier to use than the original – thanks to pitch controls, you won't play a bum note. $319

Wolfgang's Vault Concert Posters
Wolfgang's Vault has become the go-to spot for Sixties and Seventies rock memorabilia. Skip the coffee mugs and go for a reproduction of a psychedelic-era concert poster. From $38

Photo Prints From Rock Paper Photo
For $1,000, anyone can now buy a print of this iconic Hendrix shot (right); Rock Paper Photo has others for far less. From $89

Deer Dana Graphic Tees (left two)
Deer Dana shirts prominently feature large-scale, hand-printed illustrations of hipster icons like Lil Wayne and Lou Holtz. The Larry David tee is perfect for parties but terrible if you're trying to avoid stop-and-chats. $60

Junk Food T-Shirts (right three)
We like that old Guns N' Roses T-shirt too, but if you're looking for other options, this small company has put new life into the vintage rock shirt game. $36

The Beatles, In Mono Vinyl Box Set
The Fab Four's music as it was meant to be heard: remastered from the original tapes and pressed onto 180-gram vinyl for the ultimate audiophile experience. $375

Bruce Springsteen, The Album Collection Vol. 1, 1973-1984
This set features newly mastered versions of every Bruce LP up through Born in the U.S.A. – significant because the audio on all but Born to Run and Darkness on the Edge of Town had never been upgraded. CD: $74; Vinyl: $269

Sleater-Kinney, Start Together
A punk-rock hailstorm in a box: all seven Sleater-Kinney LPs on colored vinyl, just in time for the band's reunion. $125

The original burner bible celebrates four decades with this jumbo-size history. We probably don't need to tell you this, but: Tommy Chong wrote the intro. $45

This 40th-anniversary box set includes rare photos, an Elton-curated covers album and the Live at Hammersmith 1973 DVD. $80