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August 2026

The latest monthly drop is live:

happy mondays – Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches

release: 21st august 2026

available on 5lp vinyl box set / red vinyl / vinyl / 4cd / 2cd

Originally released in 1990, Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches stands as the definitive, swaggering centerpiece of the ‘Madchester’ movement. Marking the exact moment Happy Mondays traded raw indie-funk for the dancefloor, the album enlisted pioneering British DJ Paul Oakenfold to steer their chaotic energy into something undeniably hypnotic. By fusing baggy rock guitars, Shaun Ryder’s sharp street poetry, and irresistible house rhythms, tracks like Step On and Kinky Afro captured the euphoric, drug-fueled spirit of 90s UK rave culture. available in a comprehensive 5LP vinyl box set, red vinyl, classic LP, 4CD, and 2CD formats.

CSS – Cansei De Ser Sexy

release: 21st august 2026

available on pearl flip waterfall vinyl

Celebrating twenty years of chaotic dance-punk brilliance, São Paulo’s iconic CSS return with a limited edition reissue of their seminal 2006 self-titled debut album. Cansei De Ser Sexy captured a lightning-in-a-bottle moment when DIY indie rock merged seamlessly with the sweaty, late night euphoria of global rave culture. Driven by Lovefoxxx’s bratty, effortlessly cool vocals and infectious electro-pop anthems like Let’s Make Love and Listen to Death From Above, this LP remains a timeless monument to mid-2000s blog-house hedonism. Released via Sub Pop, this exclusive 20th Anniversary Edition is pressed on striking Pearl Flip Waterfall coloured vinyl.

blue oyster cult – agents of fortune – 50th anniversary edition

release: 14th august 2026

available on gold vinyl

Hard rock legends Blue Öyster Cult reached peak commercial status with 1976’s Agents of Fortune, a platinum-selling record that cleverly bridged heavy guitar riffs with cryptic, gothic-tinged storytelling. Now reaching a milestone half-century, this seminal fourth album receives a major reissue through CMG/Sony Music. World-famous for delivering the timeless rock anthem (Don’t Fear) The Reaper, the collection proved heavy music could dominate pop charts while maintaining an enigmatic intrigue. Repressed on exclusive collector’s gold vinyl, this 50th-anniversary pressing honors a monumental release.

primal scream – vanishing point

release: 21st august 2026

available on clear double vinyl / cd

When Primal Scream retreated into their bunker studio, they launched a ferocious sonic assault that redefined British alternative music. Vanishing Point stands as the dark, dub-heavy opening salvo of this radical trilogy, fusing industrial paranoia with psych-rock swagger. Remastered by Matt Colton under the direct supervision of Bobby Gillespie and Andrew Innes, this definitive expanded reissue restores the original album alongside rare B-sides from that chaotic era. Complemented by illuminating liner notes from author Darran Anderson, this package captures a group operating at their absolute peak of creative defiance.

ratt – dancing undercover – 40th anniversary edition

release: 21st august 2026

available on picture disc vinyl

At the absolute height of Sunset Strip glam metal frenzy, Ratt doubled down on their signature, swaggering groove with 1986’s Dancing Undercover. The platinum certified third studio effort showcased a leaner, meaner sound engineered for maximum stadium impact. Fueled by Warren DeMartini’s blazing guitar hooks and Stephen Pearcy’s raspy vocals, high-octane anthems like Dance soundtracked Miami Vice, while Body Talk famously exploded across the Eddie Murphy blockbuster The Golden Child. Anchored by the relentless drive of Slip of the Lip, the album stormed up the Billboard 200 to solidify their arena headliner status.

the sundays – Reading, Writing and Arithmetic

release: 14th august 2026

available on vinyl

The Sundays instantly redefined guitar driven music with their phenomenal 1990 debut, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. Driven by Harriet Wheeler’s crystalline vocals and David Gavurin’s chiming guitar work, the record traded the era’s emerging loud shoegaze for gorgeous, understated melodies. Anthems like Here’s Where the Story Ends and You’re the Only One I Know anchored a tracklist overflowing with bittersweet longing and effortless grace. The album proved that pure, unpretentious songwriting could create an enduring cultural footprint without relying on studio gimmicks. Decades later, this delicate masterpiece remains an untouchable pinnacle of UK indie pop that continues to inspire generations of bedroom guitarists.

suede – trash – 30th anniverary edition

release: 14th august 2026

available on lilac vinyl

Re-emerging with a fierce new lineup, Suede scored the ultimate outsider anthem with 1996’s electrifying Trash. Breaking away from their standard twelve-inch releases, the band initially split the single’s legendary B-sides across two separate CD pressings, creating an instant holy grail for fans. Marking thirty years since the track hijacked British pop charts, this special anniversary edition unifies both original tracklists onto a single 45 RPM maxi-EP. Pressed on striking lilac vinyl, the release pairs the defining lead cut alongside iconic fan favorites like Europe Is Our Playground. It stands as a gloriously glamorous physical artifact honoring one of Britpop’s most vital eras.

scream soundtrack – 30th anniversary edition

release: 28th august 2026

available on Translucent ruby coloured vinyl / cd

When Kevin Williamson’s meta-obsessed script collided with Wes Craven’s blood-soaked mastery, 1996’s Scream didn’t just revive a dying genre – it completely rewrote the slasher rulebook. But the secret weapon was Marco Beltrami’s chaotic, avant-garde score, ditching tired synthesizer tropes for sharp, jagged orchestral dissonance that dialed the paranoia up to maximum overdrive. By blending self-aware pop-culture wit with genuinely terrifying suspense, this iconic masterpiece turned a simple ghost-masked killer into an enduring pop-culture juggernaut. Marking three decades of terror, Varèse Sarabande honours the landmark original soundtrack that forever shifted horror cinema on its head.

clairo – sling – 5th anniverary edition

release: 21st august 2026

available on vinyl

Forget the lo-fi bedroom aesthetics that made her a internet sensation; Sling was Clairo burning the playbook to build a bonfire. Retreating into the woods of upstate New York with Jack Antonoff, she traded synths for lush, sprawling 70s chamber-folk and hushed piano arrangements. The result is a hauntingly vulnerable masterpiece that dissects early fame, womanhood, and quiet dread with unmatched lyrical precision. Led by fragile, arresting moments like Blouse and Amoeba, this sophomore pivot proved she was never just a fleeting viral trend, but a generational force. Five years on, this anniversary edition honors an astonishingly brave left-turn that completely redefined the limits of modern indie music.

bananarama – true confessions – 40th anniversary edition

release: 28th august 2026

available on picture disc vinyl / fopp exclusive red vinyl / double vinyl / 3cd / cd

Eighties pop royalty Bananarama hit total global critical mass with 1986’s True Confessions, an explosive fusion of sugary melodies and club energy. The record famously captures a group evolving in real time, balancing the lush polish of producers Jolley & Swain against the hyper-charged dance floor sensibilities of Stock Aitken Waterman. Anchored by their legendary cover of Venus, which skyrocketed to the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 and smashed charts worldwide, the tracklist sparkles with essential synth-pop cuts like More Than Physical, Do Not Disturb, and A Trick of the Night. The result is a dazzling snapshot of pure synth-driven euphoria that defined an entire era.

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