Compilations are interesting as they allow listeners to take a quick glance at different artists from a same country at a particular time. In the case of Uruguay, various artists compilations were the best vehicle for small groups to get a song recorded and, thus, some airplay.

Compiled and released only in Uruguay, these compilations have high collector's value.

These are the five most representatives:

This is considered the most important compilation of the Uruguayan music. It features songs by El Kinto, Eduardo Mateo, Verónica Indart and Urbano.

1972.-SONIDO DEL AÑO QUE VIENE VOL. 1 (De la Planta KL 8318 )

Not as famous as the aforementioned, but maybe more consistent, this album gathers Los Delfines, Totem, soloist Diane Denoir along with Eduardo Mateo and Exodo.

1973.- SONIDO DEL AÑO QUE VIENE VOL. 2 (De la Planta KL 8331)

This one includes some well known groups like El Sindykato as well as groups that could not develop due to censorship (Epílogo de sueños, Bisonte).

Compiled by one of the best critics from Uruguay (Enrique Pereyra), this album features Los Delfines, Hojas, Días de blues,Opus Alfa, Los Moonlights, Psiglo, La Legión, and soloists like Jorge Barral, Jesús Figueroa and Urbano. The perfect album to start with the Uruguayan rock of the 70s. Also available on CD.

Other compilations worth a listen are Música de acá (De la Planta KL 8334) and Los que tienen que ver (Sondor 33118).