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March’s Vinyl Reissues
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With vinyl reissues from AC/DC, Tina Turner, and Metallica, March is shaping up to be a great month for record collectors. Here’s our picks for March.
AC/DC – Back in Black – 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Black & White Vinyl
AC/DC – Back in Black – 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Black & White Vinyl
release date: 15th March 2024
BACK IN BLACK features ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’, ‘Shoot To Thrill’ and the iconic title track. It is the ‘best-selling studio album of all time by a band’. To honour AC/DC’s 50-year reign as the world’s greatest rock and roll band, the band’s catalogue will be available as gold coloured vinyl LPs. Each of these limited edition LPs comes with an album-specific 12”x12” print featuring new AC/DC 50 artwork, suitable for framing.
Wham – Make it Big – Limited Edition Solid White Vinyl
release date: 22nd March 2024
‘Make It Big’ is exactly what WHAM! had done by the time they released their second album in 1984. Featuring the hit singles ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’, ‘Everything She Wants’ ‘Freedom and ‘Careless Whisper’, the album cemented their place as pop icons. Now on vinyl for the first time in over 30 years, ‘Make It Big’ is available in limited edition white vinyl and black vinyl.
Deep Purple – Make it Big – Limited Edition Solid White Vinyl
release date: 29th March 2024
50th Anniversary of seminal Deep Purple album ‘Machine Head’. ‘Machine Head’ stands among the most iconic Rock albums of all time, featuring landmark songs such as ‘Smoke On The Water’, ‘Highway Star’ and ‘Space Truckin”. The 50th anniversary of ‘Machine Head’ is celebrated in style by the release of a bespoke Deluxe box featuring a 2024 remix of the full album by Dweezil Zappa alongside a 2024 remaster on vinyl and CD. The box will be loaded with additional Live content such as a previously unreleased concert from Montreux 1971 and the live album ‘In Concert ’72’. The Blu Ray Audio will hold rare 1974 U.S. Quad mixes and three tracks in 5.1 audio from 2012, but also a brand new Atmos mix of the full album.
Tina Turner – Simply the Best – Limited Edition Blue Vinyl
release date: 8th March 2024
An 18-track collection of some of Tina Turner’s best-loved songs including ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’, ‘I Don’t Wanna Lose You’, ‘Steamy Windows’ and ‘Private Dancer’. Originally released in 1991 and gaining multi-platinum sales around the world, it spent over two years in the UK charts and is one of the best-selling best-of compilations of all time.
Metallica – Metallica – Limited Edition Marble Vinyl
Metallica – Metallica – Limited Edition Marble Vinyl
release date: 1st March 2024
‘Metallica’ (commonly named ‘the Black Album’ due to its monochrome cover), is the fifth studio album by Metallica, released in August 1991. It marks a shift in the group, as they move from thrash metal to heavy metal with shorter, slower and less complicated songs. Five singles were released from the album: ‘Enter Sandman’, ‘The Unforgiven’, ‘Nothing Else Matters’, ‘Wherever I May Roam’, and ‘Sad but True’ – all of which are considered the bands most well known songs.
AC/DC – Highway to Hell – Limited Edition Hellfire Vinyl
AC/DC – Highway to Hell – Limited Edition Hellfire Vinyl
release date: 15th March 2024
HIGHWAY TO HELL was originally released in 1980 and was AC/DC’s first hit album in the US. To honour AC/DC’s 50-year reign as the world’s greatest rock and roll band, the band’s catalogue will be available as gold coloured vinyl LPs. Each of these limited edition LPs comes with an album- specific 12”x12” print featuring new AC/DC 50 artwork, suitable for framing.
Alice in Chains – Jar of Flies – Limited Edition Hellfire Vinyl
release date: 15th March 2024
Originally released in 1994, Jar of Flies is a 4x platinum EP that features hit songs such as ‘I Stay Away,’ ‘No Excuses,’ and “Nutshell.’ This acoustic-based album has been described as ‘deeply gorgeous’ by Rolling Stone magazine. Its success soared to remarkable heights, reaching No. 4 in the UK Charts and clinching the top spot in the US—an unprecedented achievement for an EP. Jar of Flies remains a testament to the enduring talent and creativity of its creators.
Alice Cooper – Billion Dollar Babies – 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
release date: 8th March 2024
The sixth studio album from the iconic Alice Cooper, initially released on February 23, 1973, holds a special place in the artist’s heart as his personal favorite. This landmark album, cherished by fans and critics alike, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of rock music. Now, celebrating its 50th anniversary, this deluxe edition offers enthusiasts an unparalleled experience. Adorned with a captivating snake-skin textured cover, reminiscent of the album’s original allure, it beckons listeners into the world of Cooper’s unparalleled artistry. Furthermore, the revival of the iconic $1 billion dollar bill, a distinctive inclusion in the album’s inaugural release, serves as a nostalgic nod to its historic significance.
Melanie Martinez – Cry Baby – Deluxe Edition Pink Splatter 2LP
release date: 1st March 2024
Melanie Martinez’s debut album ‘Cry Baby’ has remarkably kept growing in stature since its 2015 release, now approaching its high-water mark of 1 billion global audio streams for the second consecutive year. On this expanded deluxe edition, ‘Play Date’ and 2 additional digital bonus tracks (‘Teddy Bear’ and ‘Cake’) are – for the first time – added to the original, standard vinyl album. These songs were only previously available on vinyl on the now out-of-print, limited edition ‘Extra Clutter’ EP from 2016.
The Cure – Paris – 30th Anniversary Edition
release date: 22nd March 2024