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november 2026
Back on the shelves in definitive packaging: 10 essential reissued cuts.
talking heads – fear of music
release: 13 november 2026
available on 6lp vinyl box set / vinyl / 3cd + blu-ray
Talking Heads’ 1979 landmark Fear of Music – the vital sonic bridge between the band’s angular early art rock and the groove-heavy, P-Funk modalism of their 1980s peak—returns across three distinct physical configurations that revisit this crucial turning point. While the standard vinyl edition preserves the original masterpiece in its purest form, two expanded super deluxe pressings dive deeper into the vault by unearthing rare studio outtakes, alternate versions, and two complete, previously unreleased 1979 tour performances from Boston’s Berklee Performance Center and Passaic’s Capitol Theater. Taking the archival experience one step further, the super deluxe CD edition exclusively adds a Blu-ray disc boasting immersive Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround sound, and Hi-Res stereo mixes, alongside rare vintage film footage of the group performing on The Old Grey Whistle Test.

system of a down – toxicity
release: 20 november 2026
available on concrete haze vinyl + 7″ / vinyl + 7″ / cd
Celebrating a quarter-century of System of a Down’s landmark Toxicity, the album returns across two distinct 25th anniversary editions that each offer exclusive archival features while finally correcting the title of the hidden closing track to Der Voghormia (previously mislabeled as Arto). The standard black vinyl package pairs the original album with a custom double-sided poster and a bonus 7-inch single of Johnny – a rare 2001 cut backed by a custom etched B-side – while the anniversary CD edition distinguishes itself with brand-new cover artwork and an exclusive, updated 24 page booklet.

elton john – rock of the westies
release: 20 november 2026
available on concrete haze vinyl + 7″ / vinyl + 7″ / cd
Originally released in October 1975, Elton John’s tenth studio album, Rock of the Westies, captures the artist and his band cutting loose at the peak of their mid-’70s dominance. Recorded at Colorado’s Caribou Ranch under producer Gus Dudgeon, the record, described by Elton today as “the most genuine rock and roll record that I’ve ever made”—made history by debuting at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 for a three week run, alongside landing in the UK Top 5 behind fan favorites like Grow Some Funk of Your Own and Dan Dare (Pilot of the Future). Commemorating its 50th anniversary, this expanded reissue presents the original album alongside a bonus disc of previously unreleased session Piano & Vocal Versions across two distinct formats: a 2LP edition pressed on striking sea blue and electric blue vinyl with an archival 16-page booklet, and an expanded CD release accompanied by a comprehensive 24-page booklet filled with rare imagery and new sleeve notes.

olivia rodrigo – guts
release: 20 november 2026
available on The Sky Is Green Translucent Vinyl
The second studio album from Grammy-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo reunites the singer-songwriter with producer Daniel Nigro, following their collaboration on her chart-topping, 4x-Platinum debut, Sour. Exploring the friction of early adulthood, the record captures what Rodrigo describes as ten years of growth compressed between the ages of 18 and 20—navigating an intense period of awkwardness, identity-seeking, and personal change. Led by the bold, theatrical single Vampire, the album showcases a sharper artistic maturity and fearless confidence as she transforms the messy reality of growing pains into urgent, indelible pop.

the killers – sam’s town – 20th anniversary
release: 27 november 2026
available on 20th Anniversary Edition Red Smoke Vinyl
Mastered specifically for vinyl and cut directly from the assembled analog tapes by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, The Killers’ 2006 sophomore landmark Sam’s Town receives an audiophile-grade presentation. Moving beyond the glittery post-punk revivalism of their debut, the record channels widescreen heartland ambition, drawing stylistic cues from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, U2, and Dire Straits. Anchored by generation-defining anthems including When You Were Young, Read My Mind, Bones, and For Reasons Unknown, this definitive pressing captures all the cinematic grandeur and desert-dusted romance that established the band as global arena heavyweights.

talking heads – fear of music