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September 2026
From forgotten holy grails to timeless masterpieces, our latest monthly reissue drop is live.
phil collins – face value (full value)
release: 18 september 2026
available on 4lp vinyl box set
Originally released shortly after his 30th birthday, Phil Collins’ landmark 1981 solo debut Face Value receives a definitive multi-disc anniversary expansion anchored by a half-speed vinyl master cut at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell. Propelled to international multi-Platinum status by the iconic hit single In the Air Tonight, the album also features classic follow-up singles I Missed Again and If Leaving Me Is Easy, alongside the Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford co-write Behind The Lines. Housed in a newly designed version of its legendary sleeve, this comprehensive set includes a 20-page booklet filled with rare photos and a brand-new interview with Collins, paired with three additional discs bursting with live performances, vault rarities, remixes, and early demos.
tina turner – break every rule – 40th anniversary edition
tina turner – break every rule – 40th anniversary editionrelease: 18 september 2026
available on red vinyl
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Tina Turner’s landmark sixth solo album, Break Every Rule returns in a vibrant limited-edition red vinyl pressing. Originally released on September 8, 1986, as the highly anticipated follow-up to her massive Private Dancer, the album cemented Turner’s global icon status, soaring to No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 4 on the US Billboard 200. Pressed with the acclaimed 2022 remastered audio, this special anniversary release honors one of rock and soul’s most triumphant commercial and creative peaks.
Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention – freak out!
release: 25 september 2026
available on 5lp vinyl box set / 5cd + blu-ray box set
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention’s groundbreaking debut with the definitive Freak Out! reissue, available across two distinct formats. The 5LP Vinyl Box Set delivers the heretofore unreleased 2LP pre-master mix, the long-out-of-print 2LP mono master mix, and a 1LP compilation of Mothers demos and historic 1966 live recordings from The Fillmore in San Francisco. Meanwhile, the CD/Blu-ray Edition pairs the album’s newly remastered 1966 stereo, mono, and pre-master mixes with a cornucopia of live tracks and vault material, alongside a High-Res Audio Blu-ray (196k/24b and 96k/24b) featuring immersive Dolby Atmos and 5.1 spatial mixes by Studio1LA accompanied by bespoke visualizers. Both configurations come complete with an expanded collectible booklet featuring rare photography, new essays, an updated ‘Relevant Quotes’ section, an exclusive litho print, and a replica of Frank Zappa’s original double-sided fold-out Freak Out! Hot Spots Map.
talk talk – the colour of spring
release: 04 september 2026
available on 5lp vinyl box set / 5cd + blu-ray box set
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Talk Talk’s seminal 1986 third studio album, The Colour Of Spring receives the definitive half-speed master treatment, cut by Matt Colton at Metropolis Studios on 180g vinyl. Marking a pivotal shift from their early synth-pop origins toward an expansive, improvisational art-rock sound, the record laid the crucial groundwork for their later masterpiece Spirit Of Eden. Home to massive hit singles like Life’s What You Make It and Living In Another World alongside cherished album cuts like April 5th and Chameleon Day, this landmark release continues the band’s acclaimed reissue series alongside half-speed editions of It’s My Life and Spirit Of Eden.
the lemonheads – car button cloth – 30th anniversary edition
release: 18 september 2026
available on white vinyl
Thirty years after its initial release, The Lemonheads’ eclectic 1996 masterpiece Car Button Cloth receives a limited edition 30th anniversary vinyl reissue via Fire Records. Pressed on striking white wax, this physical edition delivers Evan Dando’s signature mix of alternative rock and melodic country-pop across the original 12-track studio album, including fan favorites like If I Could Talk I’d Tell You and The Outdoor Type. To complete the experience, the release includes a download card unlocking 13 essential bonus tracks – a treasure trove of rare and unreleased acoustic renditions, single cuts, and hard to find remixes that give fans a deeper look into one of the band’s most cherished eras.
hole – celebrity skin
release: 18 september 2026
available on 5lp vinyl box set / 5cd + blu-ray box set
With Celebrity Skin, Hole entered its most ambitious creative chapter. Overseen by founding guitarist Eric Erlandson and newly remastered, this definitive reissue revisits the acclaimed 1998 album that showcased the band’s growing confidence as songwriters and musicians while expanding the boundaries of its sound. Produced by Michael Beinhorn, Celebrity Skin features Courtney Love, Eric Erlandson, Melissa Auf der Maur, and Patty Schemel. Certified Platinum by the RIAA and nominated for three Grammy Awards, the album blends sharp songwriting with richly layered production across defining tracks including Celebrity Skin, Malibu, and Awful, cementing its place among the defining rock albums of the late 1990s.
buena vista social club – buena vista social club
release: 04 september 2026
available on pearl surnise double vinyl
Thirty years after a magical seven day recording session in Havana’s vintage EGREM studios transformed forgotten legends into global icons, Buena Vista Social Club returns in a stunning limited edition pearl vinyl press. Crafted by Cuban maestro Juan de Marcos González alongside producers Ry Cooder and Nick Gold, this landmark 1996 masterpiece – featuring unforgettable performances by Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González, Eliades Ochoa, Compay Segundo, and Omara Portuondo – became an unprecedented phenomenon, sweeping the Grammys and selling over 8 million copies. This definitive 30th anniversary release compiles the acclaimed 2021 remasters alongside essential vault bonus tracks, honouring the timeless album that inspired Wim Wenders’ celebrated documentary, a hit Broadway musical, and worldwide passion for Cuba’s rich musical heritage.
suede – coming up – 30th anniversary edition
release: 25 september 2026
available on half-speed master vinyl / 5cd box set
Celebrating 30 years of Suede’s creative and commercial peak, the UK No. 1 masterpiece Coming Up returns across two definitive physical reissues, both remastered directly from the original tapes. The audiophile 1LP vinyl edition delivers maximum sonic punch via a precision half-speed cut, while the 5CD Deluxe Box Set—housed in a 7″x7″ 20-page book package—expands the album with a brand-new alternative mix by Steven Wilson, rare 1995–1997 B-sides including Europe Is Our Playground and their cover of Shipbuilding, and an exclusive Coming Up At The BBC disc featuring live sessions and Reading Festival broadcasts. Complete with new liner notes by Miranda Sawyer and original designer Howard Wakefield’s restoration of Nick Knight and Peter Saville’s iconic artwork, this milestone release honors the glam-stomp classic that spawned five UK Top 10 singles, including Trash and Beautiful Ones.
lily allen – alright, still – 20th anniversary edition
release: 04 september 2026
available on picture disc vinyl
Twenty years ago, a sun-drenched, ska-soaked hurricane named Lily Allen crashed the British pop establishment with Alright, Still. Now, her riotous 2006 debut gets the royal treatment it deserves with a limited edition picture disc housed in a silver foiled gatefold sleeve with fresh anniversary artwork. Dripping with observational wit and unapologetic swagger, the tracklist packs absolute mid-2000s anthems like Smile, LDN, Alfie, and Littlest Things, plus the cheekily essential bonus track Nan You’re a Window Shopper.
primal scream – xtrmntr
release: 04 september 2026
available on red double vinyl / cd