With Record Store Day’s annual Black Friday event only a month away, we're starting to get a clearer picture of the releases that will feature for the event. Although not as big as the Record Store Day that’s held around April each year, it still gives vinyl lovers the chance to pick up some lovely limited-edition releases, picture discs, singles box sets and reissues that you … [Read more...] about Record Store Day Black Friday gearing up for 29th November
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New Watchmen series soundtrack coming to vinyl first
It has now been confirmed that the soundtrack to HBO’s new Watchmen series will be released first on vinyl before any other format. The new Watchmen series started on 20th October 2019, with a new episode available each week. The first season is currently enjoying a barrage of high-scoring reviews from critics who have already seen advance previews of every episode. The … [Read more...] about New Watchmen series soundtrack coming to vinyl first
HMV opens largest store in Europe stocking 25,000 records
Going against the streaming generation, HMV has bravely opened a massive new store in Birmingham featuring 25,000 square feet of music, movies and merchandise. Named ‘HMV Vault’, the venue opened its doors on Friday 11th October and celebrated with live performances from Liam Payne, James Arthur and The Murder Capital. As well as stocking 25,000 records, the shop will also … [Read more...] about HMV opens largest store in Europe stocking 25,000 records
New vinyl cutting machine to be released and aimed at home-use
Ever fancied cutting your own vinyl? This new device brings creating your own records and mix-tapes to consumers in possibly the easiest way yet. Some of you will remember the days of yesteryear and having fun with blank cassette tapes. Days could be spent making music mixes for your loved ones or recording chart music from the radio - hand steadily balanced over the ‘stop’ … [Read more...] about New vinyl cutting machine to be released and aimed at home-use
Madonna to reissue first four albums on clear vinyl
Madonna’s first four studio albums are to be released on completely clear vinyl, it has been announced. This is the start of a ‘re-issuing project’ by Rhino Records, whilst it still remains unclear which future records by the artist are likely to be rereleased. The records slated to be reissued are Madonna, Like A Virgin, True Blue and Who’s That Girl. All four will be … [Read more...] about Madonna to reissue first four albums on clear vinyl
Prince estate to reissue ‘1999’ on vinyl with 35 previously unreleased tracks
The Prince estate has announced a reissue of the seminal 1982 released album 1999 featuring new bonus material including a humongous 35 previously unreleased tracks. Now, some of you may see this as a quick cash grab for the estate, but it’s been well documented that there’s a ridiculous amount of unreleased bonus material out there in the ‘Prince Vaults’ so, for many, this … [Read more...] about Prince estate to reissue ‘1999’ on vinyl with 35 previously unreleased tracks