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Release Round-Up: Week of July 18

July 18, 2025 By The Second Disc 2 Comments

Sly and the Family Stone Winchester Cathedral

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles available today.  As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Scissor Sisters, Scissor Sisters: 20th Anniversary Edition (Republic) 3CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada The Scissor Sisters' 2004 debut gets a (slightly belated) 20th anniversary expansion offering the album in a digipak alongside two bonus discs of B-sides, remixes,

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: Blu-Ray Audio, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Everything Else, Jazz, Pop, R&B/Soul, Rock Tags: Beaver and Krause, Bush, Colin Hay, Rod Stewart, Scissor Sisters, Sly and the Family Stone, Styx, The Modern Jazz Quartet, Trisha Yearwood, ZZ Top

A Walk in the Sky: Cherry Red, Grapefruit Collect Flower Pot Men's Psych-Pop on "Midsummer Dreaming"

July 16, 2025 By Joe Marchese Leave a Comment

Flower Pot Men Midsummer Dreaming

Three years ago, Cherry Red's Grapefruit imprint saluted the career of singer and songwriter John Carter ("Beach Baby," "Little Bit o' Soul," "Can't You Hear My Heartbeat," "Winchester Cathedral") on the 4CD set My World Fell Down: The John Carter Story. Now, the label is turning to one of Carter's studio outfits, The Flower Pot Men, for the comprehensive, new 3CD collection Midsummer Dreaming: An Anthology 1967-1970.  Naturally, the set opens with "Let's Go to San Francisco," the Summer of Love

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Pop Tags: John Carter, Ken Lewis, The Flower Pot Men, Tony Burrows

Sing Out: New Cat Stevens Compilation to Accompany Memoir

July 15, 2025 By Mike Duquette 8 Comments

Cat Stevens Findout 2CD

The man they now call Yusuf/Cat Stevens has announced a new career-spanning compilation to tie with his forthcoming memoir this fall. On the Road to Findout: Greatest Hits will be available as a 1CD or 2LP highlights set, as well as a deeper-dive 2CD or 4LP collection on September 5. It's the first time an album will feature both the cream of his work as one of the top British folk songwriters in the '60s and '70s, as well as music from his return to popular song styles after decades out of

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Folk, Rock Tags: Cat Stevens

Jump to the Beat: Edsel Reissues "Disco Ladies" and "Disco Boogie" Collections

July 14, 2025 By Joe Marchese 2 Comments

Disco Discharge Disco Boogie

Late in 2023, Demon Music Group revived its Disco Discharge series on the Edsel label.  Two recent 2CD volumes, Disco Ladies and Disco Boogie, continue presenting the series in a deluxe, oversized seven-inch format.  These titles, chockablock with disco deep cuts and hits alike, were originally issued on the Harmless label in 2009 and 2010, respectively, and have been tweaked (likely due to licensing restrictions) for this go-round. Disco Ladies offers a cross-section of the many women with

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Disco/Dance, Funk, R&B/Soul Tags: A Taste of Honey, Alisha, Cheryl Lynn, Deniece Williams, Glenn Jones, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Melba Moore, Nona Hendryx, Silver Convention, Sister Sledge, Skyy, Teena Marie, Toto, Various Artists

Release Round-Up: Week of July 11

July 11, 2025 By The Second Disc 2 Comments

Version 1.0.0

Welcome to this week's Release Round-Up, featuring a selection of the new titles available today.  As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Jethro Tull, Still Living in the Past (Parlophone/Rhino) 5CD/1BD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Still Living in the Past reinterpret Jethro Tull's original odds-and-ends compilation from 1972 as a 5CD/1 Blu-ray set boasting some 35 unissued mixes and versions alongside

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: Blu-Ray, Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Country, Disco/Dance, Folk, Jazz, Pop, Soundtracks Tags: America, Backstreet Boys, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Brian Wilson, Bronski Beat, Cyndi Lauper, Gerry Beckley, Jeffrey Foskett, Jethro Tull, Maria Muldaur, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Melanie, Mike Love, Steve Hackett, The Kinks, Vince Guaraldi, Vivabeat

(What's the Story) Morning Glory? (30th Anniversary Edition)

July 10, 2025 By

Oasis Morning Glory 30

2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 3LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Oasis have a slightly expanded edition of 1995's (What's the Story) Morning Glory? on tap, pairing a 2014 remaster of the album (which initially came with additional bonus material) with a bonus EP of new unplugged mixes of four of the album's tracks (plus a non-album B-side, "Acquiesce"). The group's songwriter/guitarist Noel Gallagher and Callum Marinho built these new versions from the original

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Rock

I Can't Give Everything Away (2002-2016)

July 10, 2025 By

David Bowie I Can't Give Everything Away

18LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 13CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada After a period of nearly four years, David Bowie's series of "Eras" box sets is returning with a new, final volume.  I Can't Give Everything Away (2002-2016) concludes the career-spanning chronicle of the shape-shifting superstar.  The new 13-CD or 18-LP box picks up where 2021's Brilliant Adventure (1992-2001) left off, capturing the final years of an artist who never stopped innovating. The

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Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock

More Songs About Buildings and Food: Deluxe Edition

July 10, 2025 By

More Songs About Buildings and Food deluxe

3CD/Blu-ray: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 2LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Rough Trade (Red) / D2C Exclusive (2LP/4x7") 4LP: D2C Exclusive (and 4LP/2x7") Rhino is taking Talking Heads fans to the river with a new deluxe edition: a 3CD/Blu-ray edition of the group's 1978 sophomore album More Songs About Buildings and Food.  The box includes the remastered original album alongside a bonus disc of rare studio material (including four unreleased alternate takes and

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Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Rock

The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967

July 9, 2025 By

Sly and the Family Stone Winchester Cathedral

CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada With Sly Stone fever at a high thanks to the recent documentary from The Roots' drummer Questlove, High Moon's The First Family offers a 1967 live set that just predates the band's tenure with Epic Records​.  Previously available for Record Store Day, the concert comes to wide-release vinyl and CD.  Songs include "Funky Broadway," "Baby, I Need Your Lovin'," and "I Can't Turn You Loose," capturing the

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: R&B/Soul

Never Get Old: David Bowie's Final Albums Boxed on "I Can't Give Everything Away"

July 9, 2025 By Joe Marchese 6 Comments

David Bowie I Can't Give Everything Away

After a period of nearly four years, David Bowie's series of "Eras" box sets is returning with a new, final volume.  I Can't Give Everything Away (2002-2016) arrives on September 12 from ISO Records and Parlophone, concluding the career-spanning chronicle of the shape-shifting superstar.  The new 13-CD or 18-LP box picks up where 2021's Brilliant Adventure (1992-2001) left off, capturing the final years of an artist who never stopped innovating. The set contains new pressings of: Heathen

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Pop, Rock Tags: David Bowie

Live Forever: Reunited Oasis Plan Albums Box Set

July 9, 2025 By Mike Duquette 1 Comment

Oasis Complete Studio Albums Collection CD box

Less than a week after announcing a new, slightly expanded edition of sophomore album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, Oasis are also announcing a box set collecting new pressings of all their studio albums. Ostensibly tied to the ongoing reunion tour (which kicked off in England to audience approval last week), Complete Studio Album Collection is exactly what it says: the band's seven studio albums issued between 1994 and 2008, plus 1998 B-sides collection The Masterplan. With the

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Rock Tags: Oasis

A Sting in the Tale: Scorpions Plan New Compilation

July 8, 2025 By Mike Duquette 1 Comment

Scorpions From the First Sting 2CD

The relentless rock of German band Scorpions made them radio staples in the '80s and '90s and a touring act to this day. This fall, to commemorate their 60th anniversary as a band, they'll release a multi-format compilation bringing together songs from nearly every one of their studio and live albums. From the First Sting, available September 26, will be available as a 180-gram 2LP or 1CD set offering 16 classic singles including "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Wind of Change," or a 2CD set

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Rock Tags: Scorpions

So Here We Are: Bloc Party Expand 'Silent Alarm' for Its 20th Anniversary

July 8, 2025 By Mike Duquette Leave a Comment

Bloc Party Silent Alarm 20

Another seminal album of the mid-'00s indie rock boom is getting reissued this year: Bloc Party's debut Silent Alarm. A 20th anniversary edition of the album, available on two CDs or four white vinyl LPs on September 26, will pair the original album (featuring favorites "She's Hearing Voices," "Helicopter," "So Here We Are" and "Banquet") with 23 B-sides and rarities, including nine unreleased demos and live cuts. An accompanying booklet will feature rare photos from the band's personal

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Rock Tags: Bloc Party

The Living Return: Cherry Pop Continues Swing Out Sister Box Set Series

July 8, 2025 By Mike Duquette 3 Comments

Swing Out Sister box 2

U.K. sophisti-pop act Swing Out Sister is getting a new box set from Cherry Red in July - and it's a good excuse for us to shine a light on both collections the label has recently planned for the group. Known for their international 1987 hit "Breakout," the group - primarily consisting of singer Corinne Drewery and keyboardist Andy Connell, along with the talents of producer Paul Staveley O'Duffy, who's produced nearly all the group's albums - have released decades' worth of jazzy originals

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Disco/Dance, Pop Tags: Swing Out Sister

Glitter Years: Cherry Red Collects The Bangles' '80s Recordings for New Box

July 7, 2025 By Mike Duquette 10 Comments

Bangles Watching the Sky

A box set from Cherry Red this fall will offer nearly everything from the first decade of The Bangles' discography. Watching the Sky: The Bangles Box Set will join together on four CDs the band's three studio albums (All Over the Place (1984), Different Light (1986) and Everything (1988)) - most with non-LP single, B-side and remix material - plus a further bonus disc of rare material, including the group's pre-major label studio material. It's 27 bonus tracks in all, plus a liner notes essay

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Categories: News Formats: Box Sets, CD Genre: Pop, Rock Tags: The Bangles

Dizzy: The Medicine Label Anthology

July 5, 2025 By

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Green Apple Quick Step's Dizzy: The Medicine Label Anthology contains both of the band's albums for the label as well as several bonus tracks.  In addition, each album is going to be released individually on vinyl. Founded in 1992, Green Apple Quick Step's members included lead vocalist Tyler Willman, guitarists Daniel Kempthorne (a.k.a. Daniel J. Travanti of The Briefs) and Steve Ross, singer-bassist Mari Ann Braeden, and drummer Bob 'Mink' Martin.  Hailing from Tacoma, Washington, the group

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Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Rock

Review: Robin Trower, "For Earth Below: 50th Anniversary Edition"

July 3, 2025 By Joe Marchese 4 Comments

Robin Trower For Earth Below

1975's For Earth Below proved a turning point for Robin Trower.  The ex-Procol Harum guitarist's third solo set, it introduced drummer Bill Lordan to Trower's power trio which also included singer-bassist James Dewar.  Building on the success of its predecessor, Bridge of Sighs, the album became Trower's most successful in the United States and solidified his place in the guitar-hero pantheon.  Now, Chrysalis Records has revisited the blues-rock classic in a new 4CD mediabook edition, mirroring

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Categories: Release Round-Up Formats: Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock Tags: Robin Trower

Make It Fast, Make It Urgent: Foreigner Add More to '4'

July 2, 2025 By Mike Duquette Leave a Comment

Foreigner 4 box set

Foreigner is bringing 4 to the fore with a new deluxe box set devoted to their blockbuster fourth album. Available September 12, this new edition of 4 will include a new remix of the original 1981 album and three discs of unreleased material, including studio outtakes, unheard songs from the recording sessions, instrumental mixes and selections from the band's world tour of 1981-1982. A Blu-ray Audio will include the album remix (plus the newly-released "Fool If You Love Him," available as

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Categories: News Formats: Blu-Ray Audio, Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Rock Tags: Foreigner

Anyway, Here's a Deluxe Edition: Oasis' 'Morning Glory' Gets Reissued

July 2, 2025 By Mike Duquette 2 Comments

Oasis Morning Glory 30

We're days away from Oasis' unimaginable reunion tour kickoff - and we're at least getting some new reissue out of the whole thing. The British rock icons will offer a slightly expanded edition of 1995's (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, pairing a 2014 remaster of the album (which initially came with additional bonus material) with a bonus EP of new unplugged mixes of four of the album's tracks (plus a non-album B-side, "Acquiesce." The group's songwriter/guitarist Noel Gallagher and Callum

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Rock Tags: Oasis

Baby I'm-A Want You: Elektra Celebrates 75 Years with Monthlong Initiative

July 2, 2025 By Joe Marchese 6 Comments

Elektra 75

Jac Holzman was still in college when he and pal Paul Rickolt each chipped in three hundred bucks to start a record company.  That label, Elektra Records - so named for Greek mythology's daughter of Atlas and Pleione, but with the "c" swapped out for a "k" - inaugurated its catalogue with the simply-titled New Songs, an album of poetry settings by composer-pianist John Gruen.  Elektra soon shifted its emphasis to folk music, growing its discography with recordings by Theodore Bikel, Josh White,

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Folk, Jazz, Pop, R&B/Soul, Rock Tags: Anita Baker, Bob Dylan, Bread, Grover Washington Jr., Keith Sweat, Love, Nanci Griffith, Public Image Ltd., Sisters of Mercy, Superdrag, Television, The Afghan Whigs, The Cars, The Doors, The Stooges, Third Eye Blind, Tim Buckley

Another Ticket: Eric Clapton, Roxy Music Classics Come to SHM-CD

July 1, 2025 By The Second Disc 2 Comments

Roxy Music SHM

And the SHMs just keep on coming! Following batches of Japanese pressings of albums by Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones and Sting, two more classic catalogues from Universal Music Group are getting reissued on the format this summer: the first decade-plus of album by Eric Clapton - available this Friday, July 4 - and five titles from Roxy Music, available later in the month on July 25. Clapton's discs - 1970's Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (recorded as part of Derek & The Dominos), his

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Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Blues, Classic Rock, Rock Tags: Brian Eno, Bryan Ferry, Derek and the Dominos, Eric Clapton, Phil Manzanera

So Long and Good Night: My Chemical Romance's Breakthrough Gets a New Remix

June 30, 2025 By Mike Duquette Leave a Comment

MCR Three Cheers 2025 remix

"Long ago / Just like the Hearse you die to get in again..." With those dramatic words, most fans had their introduction to a new kind of emo band: New Jersey's own My Chemical Romance. More than two decades after catapulting into the mainstream with 2004's Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, the band have revisited it with a new expanded and remixed edition. Re-released by Reprise on June 6 and available on CD, vinyl and digitally, Three Cheers now features a striking new remix from original

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Categories: News Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Pop, Rock Tags: My Chemical Romance

Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years

June 30, 2025 By

John Fogerty Legacy

John Fogerty is embracing his history with Creedence Clearwater Revival - and celebrating his acquisition of his own song publishing - on this new album of 20 classic CCR songs, on which he's joined by his sons Shane and Tyler.  Legacy features new recordings of such favorites as "Who'll Stop the Rain," "Proud Mary," "Fortunate Son," and "Bad Moon Rising," all in what might be described as "John's Versions."  Available on CD, LP, and digital/streaming.  As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Rock

Rapture of the Deep: 20th Anniversary Edition

June 30, 2025 By

Deep Purple Rapture of the Deep 20

2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 3LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada A 20th anniversary edition of Rapture of the Deep, Deep Purple's 18th studio album, offers a remix and resequencing of the album by Roger Glover, with two non-LP tracks ("MTV" and "Things I Never Said") now added into the sequence. This was the second album from the band's longest-tenured line-up, the "Mk. VIII" arrangement that joined Ian Gillan, Glover, and Ian Paice with former Rainbow

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Formats: CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock, Rock

Made In Japan: Super Deluxe Edition

June 30, 2025 By

Deep Purple Made in Japan deluxe Rhino

5CD/Blu-ray: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada 10LP: Deep Purple Store / Rhino.com 2LP: Amazon U.K. Coming from Rhino on August 15 - 52 years since the first of the concerts represented on the original LP were staged - a new super deluxe edition of Made in Japan, spanning 5CD/1 Blu-ray or 10 LPs, offers new mixes by Steven Wilson of the original album and the complete trio of concerts it came from, complete with bonus encores and a few original single edits. The band's longtime

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Formats: Blu-Ray Audio, Box Sets, CD, Digital Download, Digital Streaming, Vinyl Genre: Classic Rock

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