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October 2024
with vinyl reissues for green day, aphex twin, and the strangers, october is shaping up to be a great month for collectors. here are our picks for october.
green day – American Idiot – 20th Anniversary Edition Red & Black double vinyl
green day – American Idiot – 20th Anniversary Edition Red & Black double vinyl
release date: 25th october 2024
green day’s seventh studio album american idiot was released in september 2004 and has since sold over 23 million copies worldwide. the album is a punk rock opera masterpiece that won best rock album at the 2005 grammy awards. five hit singles were released from the album: ‘boulevard of broken dreams,’ ‘holiday,’ ‘wake me up when september ends,’ ‘jesus of suburbia,’ and the title track, ‘american idiot.’
babyshambles – shotter’s nation – Clear Vinyl – National Album Day 2024
release date: 19th october 2024
The acclaimed 2007 album reissued on 1LP clear vinyl. Taken from the original 2007 masters when Pete Doherty was at the pinnacle of his creative powers, ‘Shotter’s Nation’ followed in the footsteps ‘Down In Albion’, the band’s debut album, and Doherty’s first album outside of his first band – the era-defining Libertines. Both were met with commercial and critical acclaim, breaking into the top 10 of the album charts.
mastodon – crack the skye – Clear Vinyl 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Sky Blue double vinyl
release date: 4th october 2024
15th anniversary deluxe edition of Mastodon’s fourth studio album, ‘Crack the Skye’. Disc 1 is the original album remastered while Disc 2, ‘Crack the Skye: The Score’, features instrumental versions of each track. Originally released in March 2009, the album features ‘Oblivion’, ‘Divinations’, ‘The Last Baron’ and more.
aphex twin – Selected Ambient Works Volume II – quadruple vinyl
release date: 4th october 2024
This expanded edition of ‘Selected Ambient Works Volume II’ celebrates the original album’s 30th anniversary. Written when Aphex Twin (Richard D. James) was in his early 20s, the album gained critical acclaim both upon release and retrospectively (10/10 Pitchfork review, #2 Best Ambient Album of All Time, 4 star Rolling Stone review + more). Aphex Twin and SAW II’s influence continues to grow and take new meaning across generations. This expanded edition includes all songs on all formats for the first time, including previously vinyl-exclusive track #19 alongside two additional tracks (officially released and on physical formats for the first time). Artwork by Paul Nicholson, original album designer + Aphex logo designer.
foreigner –Turning Back the Time – Ultra Clear double vinyl
release date: 4th october 2024
British-American rock legends, Foreigner, have recently experienced some long overdue appreciation for their place in rock history, and they’d like to celebrate. In April, they were notified that they will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as part of the 2024 class alongside the likes of Cher, DMB, Peter Frampton, Ozzy Osbourne, Dionne Warwick and Big Mama Thorton. The band is releasing a career-spanning greatest hits compilation titled, ‘Turning Back the Time’, to seize on the moment and capitalize on their enduring catalog of hit songs.
the stranglers – La folie – Translucent Pink Vinyl – National Album Day 2024
release date: 19th october 2024
Originally released in 1981, La Folie is the sixth studio album by English new wave band The Stranglers. To celebrate National Album Day, the album is available as a limited edition 1LP on translucent pink vinyl. Known for its mix of punk and experimental sounds, La Folie features the hit single ‘Golden Brown’ and remains a standout in the band’s discography.
american football – American Football – 25th Anniversary Edition Silver 2LP
release date: 18th october 2024
celebrating 25 years, american football’s self-titled debut album is reissued on a limited edition silver 2lp. originally released in 1999, the album is a cornerstone of emo and indie rock, blending intricate guitar work with introspective lyrics. this anniversary edition offers a fresh experience of the iconic release, showcasing its timeless influence on modern alternative music.
roots manuva – brand new second hand – 25th Anniversary Smokey double vinyl
release date: 18th october 2024
Rodney Smith aka Roots Manuva is one of the titans of black British music. He is known for his distinctive voice, complex lyricism, and genre-blending production. His innovative sound being one that merges hip-hop with reggae, dub, and electronic influences which has established him as seminal figure in the UK music scene.
chris isaak – heart shaped box
release date: 11th october 2024
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Chris Isaak’s landmark album ‘Heart Shaped World’. His third studio album, it was released in the summer of 1989, and features his breakthrough hit ‘Wicked Game’, which peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lee Chesnut, music director at WAPW in Atlanta, played the song repeatedly for two weeks after hearing a version on the soundtrack to David Lynch’s 1990 film ‘Wild at Heart’.
jamiroquai – The Return of the Space Cowboy: 30th Anniversary – Moon Grey Marble double vinyl
release date: 18th october 2024
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, The Return of the Space Cowboy, Jamiroquai’s second album, is reissued on double-LP 140g ‘moon grey’ vinyl. This edition includes the never-before-released-on-vinyl Michael Gray Good Vibe Zone edit of ‘Space Cowboy’ (2024) and features re-designed packaging with foil-enhanced artwork. Originally released in 1994, the album followed their breakthrough Emergency On Planet Earth, achieving Platinum status in the UK, Japan, and France.