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April 2025

with donna summer, tracy chapman, the smashing pumpkins getting the reissue treatment, it’s fantastic month for record collectors…

donna summer – cats without claws – 40th Anniversary edition

release: 18th april 2025

available on pink and white double vinyl / 2cd

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Cats Without Claws, the album has been re-awakened with five remixed tracks by artists like Steve Anderson, 7th Heaven, Ladies On Mars, and ShyBoy. The newly mastered 2CD set includes remixes, the non-album B-side Face the Music, the original Eyes [Extended Mix], lyrics, and a 6,000-word essay with interviews from key collaborators. The 2LP vinyl set, pressed on hot pink and white colour vinyl, features the same remixes, Face the Music, Eyes [Extended Mix], lyrics, and the essay with exclusive interviews.

tracy chapman – tracy chapman – 35th anniversary edition

release: 4th april 2025

available on oxblood red vinyl / vinyl

Originally released by Elektra Records in April 1988, Tracy Chapman has been out of print on vinyl for years. This anniversary reissue, prepared by Chapman and the album’s original producer, David Kershenbaum, is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and sourced from an analogue master. The package includes an insert of translated lyrics from the original international release. Featuring iconic singles like Fast Car, Talkin’ Bout a Revolution, and Baby Can I Hold You, the album earned three Grammy Awards, becoming one of the most successful debuts ever, hitting #1 in multiple countries and selling over 20 million copies worldwide.

the smashing pumpkins – siamese dream

release: 18th april 2025

available on double vinyl

When Siamese Dream dropped in the summer of 1993, it was immediately hailed as alternative rock’s first great post-Nevermind hope. While the album became a huge commercial success, it also pushed the boundaries of ‘alternative’ music further. By blending neo-psychedelic AOR guitars—thanks to the band’s Boston influence—with Billy Corgan’s ‘outsider’ lyrics, Siamese Dream painted a rebellious image, yet still aimed for mainstream appeal. This mix resonated with both the young lollapaloozers and classic rock radio listeners. The album’s standout feature is the monumental wall of guitars crafted by Corgan and co-producer Butch Vig—sometimes using up to 32 guitar tracks on a single song—that creates a powerful, electrifying sound. Along with Jimmy Chamberlin’s powerhouse drumming, the album’s thick guitar layers from Corgan and James Iha give Siamese Dream a fresh feel that remains compelling with each listen—something rare for a top-ten album.

tangerine dream – phaedra – 50th anniversary edition

release: 18th april 2025

available on Box Set 5CD + 1 Blu-Ray

Originally released by Virgin Records in February 1974, Phaedra is one of Tangerine Dream’s most successful and acclaimed albums, spending 15 weeks on the UK charts upon its release. Recorded at The Manor studios in November 1973, it was the band’s first album for Virgin and also the record first to feature their classic sequencer-driven music. This six-disc 50th anniversary boxed set of Phaedra features the remastered original album mix, along with two discs of out-takes from the recording sessions, the complete concert at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London in June 1974 (the band’s debut live appearance in the UK) and a Blu-ray disc featuring Steven Wilson’s 5.1 Surround Sound mix of Phaedra. The box also features an illustrated book with a new essay by Tangerine Dream authority Wouter Bessels.

level 42 – world machine

release: 25th april 2025

available on pink vinyl

world machine, the 1985 breakthrough album from level 42, is back—this time on striking pink vinyl. blending sophisticated jazz-funk with pop sensibilities, the record saw the band refine their sound, crafting a sleek, radio-ready style that catapulted them to international fame. packed with infectious grooves and impeccable musicianship, it features hits like something about you and leaving me now, which cemented their place in the charts and on dancefloors alike. the album’s polished production and introspective lyrics marked a shift towards a more commercially viable sound while retaining the technical prowess that had made them cult favourites. world machine not only defined level 42’s career but also helped shape the sound of mid-’80s pop, fusing intricate musicianship with irresistibly smooth hooks. this limited pink vinyl reissue breathes new life into a classic, giving longtime fans and new listeners alike the chance to experience it in a fresh way.

release: 4th april 2025

available on vinyl / cd

originally released in 1993, souvlaki is the second studio album from english shoegaze pioneers slowdive. formed in 1989, the band featured nick chaplin, rachel goswell, christian savill and neil halstead, whose songwriting shaped their dreamy, reverb-soaked sound. souvlaki blends hazy guitars, ethereal vocals and ambient textures into a genre-defining statement that remains a cornerstone of shoegaze. a must-have for fans of my bloody valentine, lush or anyone chasing that blissful, melancholic wall of sound. essential 90s alt-rock.

release: 25th april 2025

available on double vinyl / 4cd

in 1984, gary numan launched numa records, marking a new creative chapter. berserker was the first release of this era, embracing a harder-edged digital aesthetic while retaining the analogue depth of his earlier work. blending personal and fictional narratives, the album delivers haunting themes and standout tracks like my dying machine, this is new love, and berserker. now remastered and expanded, berserker returns in two special editions. the 2lp vinyl set includes the original album plus selected bonus tracks, while the deluxe 4cd edition offers extended mixes, b-sides, and white noise, the live album from the berserker tour, capturing numan’s electrifying stage presence. this reissue marks the beginning of the numa years retrospective, revisiting a pivotal period in numan’s evolution. with its bold sound and innovative approach, berserker remains a defining moment in his career, now available in its most comprehensive form yet.

celine dion – unison – 35th anniversary edition

release: 11th april 2025

available on crystal clear vinyl

unison is celine dion’s first album recorded in english and the first produced in collaboration with quebecois, canadian and american divisions of cbs. a strong team of producers, writers and composers were brought together for the album including; chris neil (sheena easton, mike + the mechanics), paul bliss (amy holland), aldo nova (aldo nova, blue oyster cult, jon bon jovi) and david foster (whitney houston, barbra streisand, chicago). the album’s 10 songs include the hits where does my heart beat now, (if there was) any other way and unison, and served as the perfect english introduction for celine to the world. recorded in london, los angeles and new york, unison put everything in place to propel celine to global superstardom.

rick james – street songs

release: 25th april 2025

available on red white split vinyl

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