among his many achievements, alice cooper’s 2011 release welcome 2 my nightmare stands as a striking sequel to his iconic 1975 concept album welcome to my nightmare. revisiting the twisted narrative world of steven, the album blends nostalgia with a contemporary edge, reimagining its theatrical horror themes for a new era. originally conceived in relation to along came a spider, it features contributions from an all-star lineup including songwriter desmond child and ke$ha, alongside original alice cooper band members michael bruce, dennis dunaway and neal smith, helping to recapture the spirit of the 1970s sound. now welcome 2 my nightmare returns in a newly mastered 2cd digipak edition, as well as a special 3lp vinyl pressing cut at 45rpm for enhanced audio fidelity. the vinyl edition also includes seven bonus tracks, featuring live recordings of poison and no more mr nice guy captured at download festival.

smashing pumpkins – gish – 35th anniversary edition

release: 29th may 2026

available on vinyl 

 

the smashing pumpkins’ gish stands as the band’s spiritual debut and one of the defining rock albums of the 1990s, capturing their early blend of heavy guitars and dreamlike atmosphere. featuring singles such as siva, i am one and rhinoceros, this 180-gram vinyl edition presents the album in its original 1991 packaging, released to mark its 35th anniversary.

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nas – it was written

release: 22nd may 2026

available on double vinyl 

 

after the unprecedented impact of his debut album, expectations for nas’ follow-up were exceptionally high. what arrived next surprised many critics and listeners, shifting away from the raw, street-level minimalism of illmatic while still cementing nas as one of hip-hop’s defining voices. released in 1996, it was written became the most commercially successful album of his career, broadening his reach without sacrificing lyrical weight. embracing a more cinematic approach, nas explored themes associated with mafioso rap, adopting a polished, narrative-driven style that contrasted with the stark realism of his debut. despite the change in tone, the album reinforced his reputation for storytelling and helped solidify his place at the forefront of 1990s hip-hop.

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gregory porter – take me to the alley – 10th anniversary edition

release: 8th may 2026

available on double orange vinyl 

 

this reissue of gregory porter’s take me to the alley is not just a celebration of a modern jazz classic, but a timely revival of a record that continues to resonate a decade after its original release. the grammy award-winning album remains a defining statement in contemporary jazz and soul, anchored by its emotional depth, rich arrangements and porter’s unmistakable baritone. the inclusion of the rules remix of holding on introduces a fresh electronic dimension, bridging porter’s classic vocal style with modern dancefloor energy and helping to extend the album’s reach to new audiences. from the reflective weight of don’t lose your steam to the uplifting spirit of fan the flames, the record’s storytelling remains as powerful as ever. this reissue both honours its legacy and reaffirms porter’s status as one of the defining voices of his generation.

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amyl and the sniffers – giddy up/big attraction – 10th anniversary edition

release: 8th may 2026

available on vinyl / cd

 

10 year anniversary edition of amyl and the sniffers’ first two releases, giddy up and big attraction. ten years ago, in a sharehouse on chapel street, four 20-year-olds with no expectations wrote and recorded an ep in a single afternoon, producing those six blistering minutes of music that became giddy up. shortly after, amyl and the sniffers had a name, a bandcamp upload, and the beginnings of a cult following. following a year of backyard shows, parties and sticky-floor gigs across melbourne, the band released their second ep big attraction in 2017. now, to mark a decade of raw energy and unfiltered spirit, giddy up / big attraction returns in a definitive 10th anniversary edition, fully remastered for maximum impact. featuring early staples like i’m not a loser and stole my pushbike, alongside live favourites such as balaclava lover boogie and westgate, it captures the band at their most feral, funny and unstoppable before the world caught up.