Welcome to this week’s Release Round-Up!

The Who, Tommy: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (Eagle Rock)

2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
3LP Vinyl: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
Blu-ray: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K.
DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. 

In spring 2017, in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust, The Who played the classic Tommy in full, plus an encore set of seven greatest hits at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall.  This release includes every song from the 24-track studio album performed live, including Side Four’s “Welcome”.  Available in a variety of physical formats plus digital video and audio.

Woody Guthrie, The Tribute Concerts (Bear Family) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

There’s no shortage of celebrations for the legendary folk troubadour, but few as star-studded as the landmark concerts held in 1968 at New York’s Carnegie Hall and then in 1970 at the Hollywood Bowl.  These remarkable affairs saw Guthrie collectively saluted by such luminaries as The Band, Bob Dylan, Odetta, Joan Baez, Jack Elliott, Arlo Guthrie, Country Joe McDonald, Richie Havens, Tom Paxton, and Pete Seeger.  Bear Family has boxed up these amazing pieces of history as a lavish 3-CD box set that’s not to be missed!

Bob Marley and the Wailers, Live! : Deluxe Edition (Tuff Gong/UMe) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

The legendary 1975 concerts from Bob Marley and the Wailers at London’s Lyceum Theatre are presented in full for the first time on this 2-CD deluxe edition.

Montrose, Montrose: Deluxe Edition / Paper Money: Deluxe Edition (Rhino)

Montrose: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
Paper Money: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada

Rhino expands the first two albums from hard rockers Montrose (featuring Ronnie Montrose and Sammy Hagar) on two new deluxe editions, each featuring a full bonus disc packed with previously unreleased bonus tracks!  These titles are also available as double vinyl sets, though Montrose cuts six bonus demos in that format.

Chicago, Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago (Filmrise) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon Canada)

Director Peter Pardini’s 2017 authorized documentary about Chicago has been available on BD-R and DVD-R in a “Special Edition” since July; it seems like the DVD is getting a standard (pressed) release today, though no mention has been made yet of special features or bonus material.

Reba McEntire, My Kind of Christmas  (Nash Icon) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

The country superstar’s 2016 intimate, vocal-and-piano Christmas album was a sold-out exclusive for Cracker Barrel last year.  Now, it receives a wide release with new cover artwork and three new bonus tracks featuring Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Darius Rucker and Lauren Daigle.  Available today in the U.S. and next week in the U.K.!

Robert Plant, Carry Fire (Nonesuch) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

Robert Plant’s eleventh studio album, recorded in England and Wales, features his band The Sensational Shape Shifters as well as guests including Chrissie Hynde.

Squeeze, The Knowledge (Love Records) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

Squeeze is back with a new album on both CD and vinyl, available today in the U.K. and on October 27 in the U.S.!

Dolly Parton, I Believe in You (Dolly Records/RCA Nashville) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

Dolly Parton releases her first children’s album, consisting of original songs such as “A Friend Like You” and “Makin’ Fun Ain’t Funny,” and two new versions of “Coat of Many Colors.”

Various Artists, Holidays Rule Vol. 2 (Capitol) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)

This new compilation is headlined by Paul McCartney and The Roots on a new version of Macca’s “Wonderful Christmastime,” and also features seasonal treats from Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones, Grace Potter, The Decemberists, and more!