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February 2026

george michael and d’angelo headline this month’s must have reissues.

george michael – faith

release: 20th february 2026

available on red marbled double vinyl / double vinyl / vinyl / cd

Faith is george michael’s 1987 solo debut, a landmark album that defined 1980s pop and showcased his artistry beyond wham!. Written, arranged, produced, and performed almost entirely by michael, it blends pop, funk, soul, r&b, and rock. The 9-track album includes iconic singles Faith, Father Figure, One More Try, and Monkey, all reaching number one on the us billboard hot 100, making him the only british male solo artist with four chart-toppers from a single album, while Kissing a Fool closes the record with a jazz-infused touch. Faith topped the uk albums chart and the us billboard 200, selling over 25 million copies worldwide. Critically acclaimed, it earned a grammy for album of the year and numerous ama and brit awards. This release faithfully replicates the original track sequence, cementing michael’s status as a global solo icon.

d’angelo – voodoo – 25th anniversary

release: 13th february 2026

available on black ice double vinyl

D’Angelo’s landmark Voodoo receives a special 25th anniversary tribute, celebrating the album that solidified his place in neo-soul history. Released after a four-and-a-half-year hiatus following the groundbreaking Brown Sugar, Voodoo debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling over 300,000 copies in its first week and spending 33 weeks on the charts. Featuring timeless tracks like Untitled (How Does It Feel) and Devil’s Pie, the album produced five singles and showcased D’Angelo’s innovative blend of soul, funk, and R&B. Universally recognized as a defining milestone of the neo-soul movement, Voodoo continues to shape conversations about great albums, ranking #28 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and remaining an enduring influence on artists across genres.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? ost – 25th anniversary

release: 27th february 2026

available on double vinyl

o brother, where art thou? sparked a 21st-century cultural renaissance, with its soundtrack – certified eight times platinum by the riaa – reintroducing traditional american roots music to the masses and bringing bluegrass, gospel, blues, country and folk back into the mainstream, its critical success taking the world by surprise and then by storm, influencing the next wave of popular music deeply rooted in the american south.

clipse – lord willing

release: 20th february 2026

available on double silver vinyl

clipse’s debut album, lord willin’, sent a clear message to the rap world – we are not the same. released in 2002, and now available on striking silver vinyl, this album captures the authentic sound of virginia, seamlessly blending it with the neptunes’ groundbreaking production. featuring standout singles like grindin’ and when the last time, lord willin’ showcases the duo’s raw sound and sharp lyricism.

the exploited – punk’s not dead – 45th annivery edition

release: 27th february 2026

available on double vinyl

45th anniversary vinyl edition of their formidable debut record, repressed on limited edition black vinyl with a red splatter, including the original tracklisting featuring new versions of indie chart hit singles army life (no. 6) and exploited barmy army (no. 4), with the inner bag filled with clippings and memorabilia from the era.

bat for lashes – fur and gold

release: 13th february 2026

available on vinyl / 2cd

Bat For Lashes’ mesmerising debut Fur and Gold, first released in 2006, introduced Natasha Khan’s visionary blend of myth, emotion and cinematic pop, earning widespread acclaim and a Mercury Music Prize nomination. Featuring signature songs What’s a Girl to Do?, Horse and I and Trophy, Fur and Gold remains a defining statement of imagination and artistry. A timeless debut, beautifully reimagined for a new generation of listeners.

split enz – second thoughts

release: 27th february 2026

available on double vinyl

the next chapter in this series, second thoughts (expanded edition), marks 50 years since split enz ventured to london to record with roxy music’s phil manzanera in the producer’s chair. this definitive 2lp set pairs the original 1976 mix, remastered from the original tapes, with a companion lp wide angle enz – a treasure trove of live recordings and alternate mixes, including a previously unreleased archival rough mix of 129 (matinee idyll) exclusive to this release, and is presented in the distinctive australia/new zealand sleeve featuring john prew’s band portrait, concluding with the hypnotic locked-groove of mental notes that mirrors the international version’s striking finale, all pressed on two 140g vinyl and housed in a wide-spine sleeve with printed inner bags, remastered from the original tapes by phil kinrade and overseen by eddie rayner, with lacquers cut by harry rudkins at air studios.

hawkwind – hawkwind

release: 27th february 2026

available on deluxe edition 3cd + blu-ray / vinyl / cd

release: 20th february 2026

available on double picture disc vinyl

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