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April 2026

april is stacked high with reissues.

beastie boys – To the 5 Boroughs

release: 17th april 2026

available on triple vinyl / 2cd

beastie boys’ platinum-selling 2004 album, to the 5 boroughs, returns in a limited deluxe edition, available as a 3lp pressed on 180-gram vinyl in a triple gatefold jacket with pop-up elements and an nyc map lithograph inside a rigid slipcase, or as a 2cd edition housed in a multi-panelled soft pack. both formats feature 11 bonus tracks, including remixes and b-sides, making this a must-have for collectors and fans alike.

anderson paak – malibu

release: 17th april 2026

available on Zoetrope Vinyl / sea floor double vinyl

ten years ago, anderson .paak reshaped soul and hip-hop with malibu, his 2016 breakthrough that introduced the world to his “cheeky andy” persona: drummer, raspy-voiced crooner, and sharp-witted rapper all in one. after years in the underground and a star-making feature on dr. dre’s compton, paak delivered a sun-drenched, cinematic album blending 1970s funk, gospel, and gritty boom-bap, with production from 9th wonder, madlib, kaytranada, and hi-tek giving it a warm, analog feel. across 65 minutes, he narrates his life story—his mother’s gambling addiction, his father’s incarceration, and his own brushes with homelessness—without ever feeling heavy-handed. standout tracks like “am i wrong” and “come down” combine infectious, dance-floor-ready energy with introspection, while guests including schoolboy q, rapsody, and the game complement his west coast swagger. a decade on, malibu remains a modern classic, a blueprint for soulful revivalism, and a testament to how personal stories can create universal grooves.

lily allen – alright, still

release: 24th april 2026

available on clear vinyl

lily allen’s debut, alright, still (2006), hit the uk like a wink and a nudge. her voice is sharp, cheeky, and unafraid to poke fun at love, fame, and everyday absurdities. the album bounces between breezy ska, reggae, and electropop grooves, making every track feel both playful and precise. on smile, heartbreak meets sly humour. london bridge spins modern relationships and nightlife into something mischievous. clever sampling and live instrumentation give the record warmth, while her witty lyrics keep it irreverent. it’s an album that doesn’t just stick in your head — it sticks in your imagination. more than a decade later, alright, still feels just as fresh, influencing a generation of pop artists and proving that honesty, humour, and charm can make pop feel effortlessly alive.

duran duran – duran duran

release: 10th april 2026

available on double vinyl / cd

duran duran, aka the wedding album, arrived in 1993 like a bold, confident return. charting in the top 10 on both uk and us album charts, it blended reflective balladry with sleek pop sophistication. ordinary world and come undone became global anthems, capturing the band at a crossroads between past glory and renewed ambition. this reissue celebrates that moment, letting listeners experience the emotional depth and polished glamour that made the album a defining statement in duran duran’s career.

danzig – danzig

release: 10th april 2026

available on vinyl

danzig (1988) marked glenn danzig’s fearless leap into a darker, heavier world. leaving behind the raw aggression of the misfits, he crafted a debut that was brooding, bluesy, and hypnotically heavy. tracks like mother mix haunting melodies with pounding riffs, while twist of pain and am i demon show a command of dark, gothic storytelling. the album blends doom-laden guitars, bass-driven grooves, and danzig’s deep, commanding vocals into something both menacing and magnetic. it’s an album that doesn’t just demand attention — it grabs it by the throat and holds it. raw, unpolished, and unapologetic, danzig set the template for gothic-infused heavy rock and proved that metal could be both muscular and cinematic. decades on, it remains a touchstone for dark, charismatic rock, a debut that defined glenn danzig as one of heavy music’s most compelling voices.

the zombies – Begin Here (Mono Remastered)

release: 17th april 2026

available on vinyl / cd

begin here features fan favourites she’s not there, summertime, and the way i feel inside, plus three us bonus tracks including tell her no. this definitive new edition combines all 17 tracks from the uk and us versions of the zombies’ 1965 debut album, remastered in its original mono mix. begin here (mono remastered) is the next chapter in the series of zombies reissues via the band’s own label beechwood park records, with the same team as odessey and oracle, again overseen by matthew and jamie white, mastered by reuben cohen at lurssen mastering, and featuring brand new liner notes by the legendary david fricke.

alkaline trio – good mourning

release: 17th april 2026

available on vinyl / cd

alkaline trio’s fourth studio album, good mourning, originally released in may 2003, marked a significant step in the band’s evolution, strengthening their reputation across the alternative and punk scenes and pushing their songwriting into a more focused, confident space.

lily allen – it’s not me, it’s you

release: 24th april 2026

available on vinyl / cd

second studio album from the popular british singer, featuring a sharper, more confident pop sound that builds on earlier success. the record includes the number one single the fear, alongside it’s not fair and fuck you. it blends biting lyrical wit with polished production and strong mainstream appeal.

scritti politti – songs to remember

release: 17th april 2026

available on vinyl / cd

the debut album of one of britain’s most acclaimed and influential bands, songs to remember takes us back to the beginnings of scritti politti. having emerged out of the diy camden bedsit scene of the late 70s, yet with a musical vision to match the likes of miles davis (who they later worked with), the green gartside-led group established themselves as one of the early 80s’ true innovators as songs to remember channelled both the fiery politics of the era with a burgeoning pop sensibility. described as ‘witty and ingenious’ by nme on its release in 1982, songs to remember has been fully remastered for this long overdue vinyl repressing, which has been personally overseen by gartside himself.

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