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March 2025
with dua lipa, david bowie, and kraftwerk and getting the reissue treatment this month, it’s fantastic month for collectors…
release: 28th march 2025
available on black & splatter 3LP
celebrate the 5th anniversary of future nostalgia with this stunning special edition triple vinyl set, bringing together future nostalgia (moonlight edition) and club future nostalgia in one definitive collection. hailed for its infectious disco-pop sound and bold, retro-futuristic production, future nostalgia catapulted dua lipa to global superstardom, delivering massive hits like don’t start now, levitating, and physical. this anniversary edition features vibrant new artwork and a limited-edition splatter vinyl, alongside a booklet, one splatter-coloured vinyl, and two black-coloured vinyl records.
release: 28th march 2025
available on double vinyl / cd
this newly re-ordered, career-spanning compilation reimagines talk talk‘s greatest hits, presenting them in chronological order for the first time. originally released in 1997, this updated edition offers a fresh perspective on the band’s evolution, charting their journey from early synth-pop anthems to their later, more experimental work. the tracklist now includes a selection from their final album, laughing stock (1991), further enriching the collection and showcasing the depth of their artistry. this definitive release is a must-have for both longtime fans and new listeners looking to explore talk talk‘s influential legacy.
paul mccartney – venus and mars – 50th anniversary half speed master edition
release: 21st march 2025
available on vinyl
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Venus and Mars, this special vinyl edition was cut at half speed using a high-resolution transfer of the original master tapes from 1975 by Miles Showell at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. The album is presented as a meticulous reproduction of the original UK pressing, with recreations of the original ‘Venus and Mars are alright tonight’ circular sticker and ‘comparative sizes of sun and planets’ bookmark sticker, and comes with two posters with photography by Aubrey Powell and Sylvia de Swaan. The iconic album artwork by Hipgnosis has been meticulously recreated and presented in a gatefold sleeve.
release: 28st march 2025
available on picture disc vinyl / pearl vinyl / 2cd
the fifth studio album by the powerful american singer, private dancer, was originally released in 1984 and became a platinum-selling commercial success, cementing her place in music history. the album spawned several top ten singles, including the iconic what’s love got to do with it, the soulful let’s stay together, and the title track private dancer, each of which helped define her career and resonate with audiences worldwide.
release: 7th march 2025
available on picture disc vinyl / dolby atmos Blu-Ray
to celebrate the 50th anniversary of autobahn, kraftwerk present two stunning new editions of their groundbreaking 1974 album. re-visiting the original 16-track master tapes, ralf hütter and engineer fritz hilpert have crafted a brand-new dolby atmos mix, elevating the immersive experience of this seminal recording. available on blu-ray, this mix offers an unprecedented depth to autobahn’s electronic soundscape. for vinyl collectors, the album is also released as a striking picture disc for the very first time – the only official picture disc in kraftwerk’s discography—bringing a visual element as bold and innovative as the music itself.
david bowie – young americans – 50th anniversary edition
release: 7th march 2025
available on half speed master vinyl / picture disc vinyl
On the exact day of its Golden Jubilee, Young Americans will be issued as a limited edition 50th anniversary half-speed mastered LP and a picture disc LP with a poster pressed from the same master, offering fans a fresh way to experience one of Bowie’s most transformative albums. The album saw Bowie broaden his musical horizons once more, embracing what he called Plastic Soul, a sleek and sophisticated blend of funk and R&B, and would give Bowie his first number one single in the U.S., Fame, co-written with John Lennon and Bowie’s then guitarist, Carlos Alomar.
de la soul – the grind date – 20th anniversary edition
release: 21st march 2025
available on splatter double vinyl / 2cd
This special release marks the 20th anniversary of The Grind Date. The LP is available on limited edition splatter vinyl with the original album bolstered with four instrumental versions of the leading tracks. Meanwhile, the 2CD also includes two brand new tracks which were recorded during the same sessions as The Grind Date. These never-before-released tracks, entitled Respect and Bigger, perfectly complement what is already a renowned album. The Grind Date is the sixth studio album by De La Soul, released in 2004. The album marked a significant return for the group after a hiatus since their previous album in 2001. The Grind Date showcases De La Soul’s signature blend of clever lyrics, innovative production, and a mix of playful and introspective themes. The album includes a plethora of exciting featured artists, including MF Doom, Ghostface Killah, Flava Flav, and Sean Paul.
athlete – tourist – 20th anniversary edition
athlete – tourist – 20th anniversary editionrelease: 28th march 2025
available on double vinyl / 2cd
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Tourist, Athlete’s chart-topping, critically acclaimed album returns in two stunning reissues. Newly remastered by Phil Kinrade, this special edition is available as a 2CD set featuring the full album alongside B-sides and rarities, all housed in a numbered hardback book with exclusive sleeve notes. For vinyl collectors, Tourist is finally back in print after years of scarcity, pressed on 140g black vinyl with a gatefold sleeve, printed inner sleeves, and an obi strip. Featuring the massive hits Wires and Half Light, this reissue captures the lush, atmospheric brilliance of an album that defined a moment and still resonates today.
the alan parsons project – tales of Mystery and Imagination Edgar Allan Poe
the alan parsons project – tales of Mystery and Imagination Edgar Allan Poerelease: 28th march 2025
available on clear vinyl / cd
tales of mystery and imagination edgar allan poe is a haunting, genre-blending album that fuses progressive rock with rich, cinematic storytelling. inspired by poe’s macabre and visionary works, it weaves atmospheric instrumentals, dramatic arrangements, and evocative lyrics to bring his dark tales to life. now reissued on a clear vinyl edition and cd.
esg – come away with esg
release: 7th march 2025
available on neon orange vinyl