I'm a sucker for CD reissues (especially if there are bonus tracks and generous liner notes). I will use this page to announce any upcoming rereleases of note that I am aware of. Now go out and buy 'em!
2019
The Kinks critically acclaimed "Arthur" celebrates it's 50th anniversary with a beautiful 4 CD box set. Hear the album in remastered stereo and mono, plus the lost Dave Davies album and a myriad of bonus tracks. The deluxe set includes 4 singles on vinyl 45s, mini concert posters, post cards, enamel pin and 60 page booklet. A 2-disc set is also available beginning October 18 on BMG.
Of course the 50th anniversary of "Abbey Road" arrives with another reissue of the Beatles swan song. Lovingly produced by Giles Martin with a second disc of outtakes and 40 page booklet. Spring for the super deluxe version to get more studio takes and a blu-ray version. Available September 27 on Capitol.
It's the deluxe treatment for the first four albums from Mott the Hoople! "Mott the Hoople", "Mad Shadows", "Wildlife" and "Brain Capers" all sound incredible! Each release is loaded with bonus tracks plus two discs of unreleased songs and live cuts! Includes a poster and fascinatingly informative hardbound book - Essential! Released November 9 on Universal.
2018
The Beatles (White Album) returns for a 3-disc 50th anniversary celebration featuring a brilliant remastering by Giles Martin and a bonus disc of the long awaited and often bootlegged Esher demos (The Beatles working out the songs together at George's home alone makes this a must buy)! Of course there is also the 6-disc super deluxe edition loaded with outtakes. Out November 9th on Capitol.
Leader of the Dream Syndicate in the west coast paisley underground scene Steve Wynn has produced a wealth of stunning work including this aptly titled solo release. This reissue includes liner notes from Wynn and six live bonus tracks - his best work just got better! Out April 27th on Omnivore.
2017
The legendary Sgt. Pepper gets a 50th anniversary update with remastering by Giles Martin, a bonus disc of sterling outtakes and an excellent booklet packed with photos and notes...or go crazy and get the 6-disc deluxe edition! Arrives on Capitol Records, May 26.
Crafted at the demise of Uncle Tupelo, this debut album by Wilco still sounds alt/country in the best way with nary a hint of what was to come. This remaster includes 8 bonus tracks to seal the deal. Arrives December 1 along with a 5-disc remaster of the follow-up double album "Being There" on Warner Bros.
This commercial and critical masterwork receives the 25th anniversary remaster treatment including a second disc featuring a live show from 1992 at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia. Also available as a 3-disc set with demos - arrives November 10 on Concord Music.
Artful Dodger's first three albums - "Artful Dodger"(1975) "Honor Among Thieves"(1976) and "Babes on Broadway"(1977) - are finally reissued in all their power pop/rock glory! All that's missing is their great final LP "Rave On". Released March 3 on Real Gone Music.
Their first three studio albums - "I Don't want to Go Home"(1976) "This Time it's For Real" (1977) and "Hearts of Stone"(1978) plus "Live at the Bottom Line" - all their best work remastered in one package! Released March 3 on Real Gone Music
2016
The 1991 Album that Catapulted R.E.M. to rock stardom is remastered with a second disc bursting with demos. You can spring for the deluxe 4-disc set to get a live performance and blu-ray of their murky videos (my wallet says 2-disc). Arriving November 18 on Concord.
The third album by Oasis gets the deluxe 3CD treatment! Though not reaching the same critical or commercial acclaim as their first two LPs there's still plenty of good stuff here! The two bonus discs are loaded with B-sides, demos and live tracks. Coming October 7 on Big Brother.
The Complete BBC Sessions compiles the best of Led Zeppelin performances between 1969-1971. The 3-disc set includes many rare versions including the unheard "Sunshine Woman". Extensive liner notes complete this remaster supervised by Jimmy Page himself. Out September 16 on Rhino Records.
Expanded and remastered recordings of The Beatles appearances at the Hollywood Bowl circa 1964-1965 at the height of Beatlemania! Seventeen songs on one disc includes booklet and liner notes by David Fricke - Fab! Arrives September 9 on Capitol Records.
2015
The Complete Them 1964-1967 - contains 2 discs with every studio track from the short lived Belfast garage rockers (led by Van Morrison) and a third disc of unreleased demos, alternate takes and live performances! Long overdue and worth the wait...released December 4 on Sony.
Two Van Morrison albums ("Astral Weeks" and "His Band and the Street Choir") get a long awaited upgrade. They both sound wonderful and contain extended alternate mixes as bonus tracks. Let's hope this is the start of a trend for Van the Man reissues! Out October 30 on Warner Brothers.
The final three discs in the Zeppelin catalogue are probably for completists only but the extras on the Coda bonus discs are surprisingly rich (including early unreleased tracks, B-sides and live recordings with the Bombay Orchestra - quite a little treasure trove)! Released July 31 on Atlantic Records.
The Rolling Stones sensational "Sticky Fingers" is remastered along with a second disc of alternate takes (Eric Clapton on "Brown Sugar?!), live performances from 1971 and a 24 page booklet! Out June 9th on UMe Records.
The Final two Audience albums have been remastered and are available as imports. "The House on the Hill" (2 bonus alternate tracks) and "Lunch" (3 unreleased bonus tracks) are both fantastic and arrive June 2nd!
Bad Company's first (and best) two albums ("Bad Co." and "Straight Shooter") remastered and reissued with a second disc of B-sides, alternate takes and demos. Includes a 20 page booklet with new liner notes and a sticker (woo-hoo)! Arrives on April 7 on Atlantic Records.
2014
Jimmy Page's sensational remaster series continues with Led Zeppelin at their absolute peak on "IV" and "Houses of the Holy". Each release has a companion disc featuring unreleased material including a legendary alternate take of "Stairway to Heaven"! The levee breaks on October 28 on Atlantic Records.
Great album from 1995 by the brothers you love to hate, made greater with 2 additional discs packed with demos, live recordings and a healthy chunk of tunes from their fantastic B-sides collection "The Masterplan". Comes out September 30 on Big Brother recordings.
These mid 70s Wings albums both come remastered with a disc of bonus material. Some seriously light weight tunes here especially on "Wings at the Speed of Sound" although "Venus and Mars" includes the extra rockers' "Junior's Farm" and "Soily" and hey, it's Paul McCartney! Arriving September 23 on Hear Music.
These 3 albums (Sound of Lies, Smile and Rainy Day Music - my favorite!) followed the exit of founding member Mark Olson and the Jayhawks soldiered on with surprisingly great results. Loaded with bonus tracks and detailed booklets. RIYL Band of Horses. Out July 1 on American.
Probably the most anticipated reissues since the Beatles! Led Zeppelin I, II and III get the full Jimmy Page treatment. I contains a bonus disc of live recordings from 1969 while II and III have a variety of alternate takes and a few unreleased tracks (that's a whole lotta' love)! Coming June 3 on Atlantic.
Love 'em or hate 'em (I love 'em) it's the 20th anniversary of "Definitely Maybe" from Oasis! Remaster includes 2 (count 'em 2) extra discs of demos and live performances. Liam has already gone on record telling people not to buy this, so that's as good an endorsement as any. Out May 19 on Big Brother Recordings.
25th anniversary of Bob Mould's introspective "Workbook" includes a second disc featuring a complete live show from 1989! Arriving February 25th on Omnivore (Universal).
2013
Beatlemania returns with a second set of live performances recorded at the BBC between 1962-65. Over 60 tracks! Released November 11 on Capitol Records.
Nirvana's swan song featuring a second disc of remixes by Steve Albini, alternate takes, demos and unreleased tracks. Arrives September 24 on Geffen Records.
Nektar's Prog-Rock masterpiece gets a much deserved upgrade complete with a second disc of live concert and radio performances and it's fantastic! Out May 21 on Cleoptra.
A long overdue sonic upgrade and the perfect souvenir from the massive 1976 Wings arena tour of the United States (I was there)! McCartney rolls through solo and Beatles hits in top form. Released May 28 on Hear Music.
The 25th anniversary of 1988's "Green" showcases a cleaner, poppier, harder-edged path for R.E.M. This reissue contains a second disc featuring a live set from 1989. Out May 14 on Rhino.
2012
Peter Gabriel's "So" is polished up for it's 25th anniversary. Also includes a 2-disc 1987 live show from Athens which sounds phenomenal! Post cards and booklet round out the set. Available October 22 on Real World.
If you own the previous four R.E.M. remasters (and you should) you know the drill; "Document" is reissued with a second disc of a live show from 1987. A set of post cards and liner notes complete the fine package. September 25 on Capitol.
Bob Mould's finest shine on these outstanding remasters of "Copper Blue/Beaster" and "FUEL" Each comes with a raucous live set disc and excellent booklets. Can't recommend this one enough! Out July 24 on Merge.
Beautifully packaged 25th anniversary edition of Paul Simon's "Graceland" The CD has 6 excellent bonus demos while the DVD contains the fascinating "Under African Skies" documentary and videos. Released June 12 on Sony Legacy.
My favorite McCartney album with a second disc of 8 additional studio recordings (including "Another Day" & "Little Woman Love")! Out May 22 on Hear Music.
2011
The Rolling Stones 1978 classic "Some Girls" comes with a second disc of unreleased songs every bit as good as anything on disc one! Released November 11 on Universal Republic.
Queen's fantastic first album remastered with a bonus disc of demos and the newly completed "Mad the Swine". Their best album just got better! Released May 5/17/11 on Hollywood Records.
R.E.M.'s fourth album gets the deluxe treatment with a second disc of 19 previously unreleased demos. Includes poster, post cards and other cool stuff! The first three deluxe reissues are fantastic so snap it up when it is released on 7/12/11 from Capitol Records.
2 disc remaster of Paul McCartney's debut solo album (originally released in 1970) includes 7 bonus tracks. Also available as a 2CD/1 DVD collector set with hard bound book. To be released 6/14/11 on Hear Music.
20th Anniversary edition of power poppers most popular release. Remastered for the first time and includes 8 bonus tracks! Highly recommended. Released 5/5/11 on Hip-O Select
The debut (and best) Go-Gos album includes a second disc featuring a 1981 live show from The Metro in Boston (all the hits are here)! To be released 5/17/11 on Capitol.
Simon & Garfunkel's masterpiece all shined up and expanded to celebrate it's 40th anniversary! Disc 1 is the remastered album and disc 2 is a DVD containing "Songs of America" a CBS television special from their 1969 tour and a 2010 documentary on the making of the album. Looks amazing, to be released 3/8/11 on Sony/Legacy!
Wow, I've been reading about and waiting on this deluxe reissue for years! The first disc contains the original version of the album (sans the two bonus tracks from the 2001 remaster). Disc 2 has alternate versions of "Stranger to Himself", "John Barleycorn Must Die", "Every Mother's Son" and live tracks from a 1970 show at the Fillmore East in NYC. Hopefully it will include an informative booklet of new photos and liner notes. To be released on 3/8/11 on Universal!
Originally released in 1979, "Labour Of Lust", Nick Lowe's classic second album has been out of print for almost 20 years! It was recorded with all the members of "Rockpile" (Dave Edmunds-guitar, Billy Bremner-guitar & Terry Williams-drums) and is chock full of pop rock nuggets, most memorably "Cruel to be Kind". The reissue includes the U.K. only track "Endless Grey Ribbon" and B-side "Basing Street" along with a 12 page booklet of photos and essays! To be released 3/15/11 on YepRoc Records!
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