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Parlophone Records are reissuing Kraftwerk’s 12345678 remasters catalogue on coloured vinyl Kraftwerk fans rejoice, as Parlophone Records have announced that the band’s 2009-released 12345678 remasters catalogue are being reissued on coloured vinyl…
Embrace announce vinyl reissues and one-off live show
Embrace are releasing Out Of Nothing and This New Day for the first time on 180g vinyl on 30 October via Craft Recordings. The long sought-after reissues were cut at…
Unheard demo features on reissue of Elton John debut solo LP
A never before heard demo of Elton John’s Border Song will feature on the Record Store Day reissue of his eponymous debut album released on 29 August. Long-time Elton collector,…
Previously unheard: Prince’s I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
Prince’s legendary vault has offered up more treasure. A previously unheard version of I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man from 1979 has been revealed and acts as…
Review: Village People – The Album Collection 1977-1985
Not exactly known as an albums band, Demon’s new 9CD boxset shows Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo’s group had more going on than is generally assumed. Sure, the outfits ensured…
Reissues review: Split Enz – Mental Notes/Dizrhythmia
Split Enz: Mental Notes 6/10 Split Enz: Dizrhythmia 8/10 Mainly known as the Finn brothers’ band before Crowded House, Neil Finn had yet to join elder brother Tim in the…
Reissue review: Whodini – Whodini
Hip-hop pioneers in several fields, New York trio Whodini’s debut album from 1983 was notable for Magic’s Wand becoming the first rap video. That the single has a synth-pop groove is…
New Releases and Reissues: June 5
This week we’re taking a look at some of the releases you might have missed during lockdown, including a triumphant return from a New York band, and some anticipated reissues……
Reissues review: Bee Gees vinyl albums series
It’s easy to forget just how prolific Bee Gees were. They’d already released six albums by Best Of Bee Gees in 1969. It’s a curio now, as obviously so many…
Reissue review: Sugar – Copper Blue
The singer with grunge pioneers Husker Du, Bob Mould was an influence on Nirvana. As Sugar’s name implies, Mould’s next band were a poppier proposition. The trio’s debut, Copper Blue…