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In rotation: 2/12/26

By TVD HQ | Published: February 12, 2026

London, UK | Record Store Day 2026: The Cure, Fleetwood Mac, Manics and more announce new vinyl and re-releases: The annual vinyl scramble returns. Record Store Day is back for 2026, and shocker, it’s shaping up to rinse wallets, test queue stamina once again, and take London by storm. The annual celebration of independent record shops returns on Saturday, the 18th of April, with more than 280 UK stores taking part and hundreds of limited releases expected to land on shelves. The first wave of titles has now been announced, and there’s already plenty worth setting an alarm for. This year also continues Record Store Day’s partnership with War Child UK, meaning £1 from every copy of selected releases will go towards supporting children affected by conflict around the world.

Adelaide, AU | First Look: Jewels of Thought Records brings hi-fi, natural-wine, and coffee to Adelaide’s East End. A new kind of record store is opening on Ebenezer Place this week, and it’s designed to be about far more than flipping through crates (although we love that too). Jewels of Thought Records is the latest venture from husband-and-wife team Anthony Wendt and Linh Tieu, bringing together high fidelity audio, pour over coffee and unique teas, natural wine, and Adelaide’s vibrant music scene. After all, Adelaide is Australia’s only UNESCO City of Music. Jewels of Thought Records opens its doors at 15 Ebenezer Place, on Thursday February 12 from 10am to 8pm. There will be coffee pouring, crates of deep cuts to flick through, and music in the air.

Richmond, VA | New romantic comedy play opens at Plan 9 Music: A new romantic comedy play is running at Plan 9 Music in Carytown this month for those still seeking Valentine’s Day plans. “Love and Vinyl” follows lifelong friends during a late night stop at their favorite record shop. When they meet the shop’s owner, the night becomes more than just a casual visit. The play explores the search for real connection in a digital world with humor and nostalgia. “There is a reason that we watch romantic comedies. It’s because we get to chill, we get to relax with generally really nice people who are not you know, these consequences are not dire. There is a very specific formula and in my play I address that formula,” said the play’s writer Bob Bartlett. Love and Vinyl runs until Sunday, Feb. 22.

Philadelphia, PA | Four Philadelphia record stores to expand or start your record collection: Even in the age of music streaming platforms, the resurgence of physical media like vinyl records, CDs and cassette tapes might come as a surprise for some. For others, physical media has never left and symbolizes a resistance within consumer behavior. Philadelphia is known for its record stores everywhere around the city, from recently opened stores like Latchkey to well-known classics like Repo Records. Each record store serves as a hub for music listeners to build community and share their music taste with one another. Whether you want to start collecting records or expand your collection, here’s a list of four record stores worth the exploration.

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TVD Radar: The Smashing Pumpkins, Gish 35th Anniversary vinyl editions in
stores 5/29

By TVD HQ | Published: February 11, 2026

VIA PRESS RELEASE | GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their seminal debut, Gish, with multiple new 35th Anniversary vinyl variants available on May 29, 2026, the same week as the anniversary.

Frontman Billy Corgan’s Madame ZuZu’s & other independent record stores will be carrying a color vinyl housed in the original 1991 packaging, a limited-edition colorway evokes the classic cover pressed on striking 180-gram gray vinyl, accented with pink and purple splatter. A standard Black 180-gram vinyl in the original 1991 packaging will also be available, honoring the legacy that helped shape an era. Pre-order Gish, HERE.

The Smashing Pumpkins notably recorded Gish with producer Butch Vig at Smart Studios in Madison, WI. The album channeled spirits of rock, metal, psychedelia, pop, and shoegaze into an alternative conjuration unlike anything before it—or after, for that matter. Released on May 28, 1991, it went on to make history, becoming one of the most successful independently released albums of its era. The 10-track body of work eventually reached Platinum status, anchored by staples such as “I Am One,” “Siva,” “Rhinoceros,” and more.

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TVD Radar: Robin Trower, Live! 50th Anniversary Edition
2LP, 2CD in stores 4/3

By TVD HQ | Published: February 11, 2026

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Robin Trower’s journey as one of rock’s most expressive and soulful guitarists began during his time with ‘60s beatmakers The Paramounts and then Procol Harum, but it was when he stepped out on his own that his distinctive brand of funky blues rock truly took flight. After leaving Procol, Trower formed the Robin Trower Band, releasing Twice Removed From Yesterday in 1973—a confident debut long player that hinted at what was to come.

A year later, Trower’s power trio hit full stride with the release of Bridge of Sighs, an album that not only cemented Trower’s reputation as a guitar great but also brought international success, reaching Number 7 in the US Billboard Charts. Over the following years, the band achieved four consecutive gold albums and delivered a run of performances that have since become the stuff of legend.

Now, Robin Trower celebrates the 50th Anniversary of another landmark moment—the release of Live! on April 3, via Chrysalis Records. Originally issued in 1976, this powerful set recorded at the Stockholm Concert Hall on February 3, 1975, captured the Robin Trower Band (Robin Trower, James Dewar (bass/vocals), and drummer Bill Lordan) at full throttle with Trower at the peak of his solo powers.

Due to the limitations of vinyl at the time, only seven tracks from the show made it onto the original LP. This new anniversary edition finally makes available the full concert for the very first time—newly remixed and restored from the original multi-track tapes for this definitive Deluxe Extended Edition.

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TVD Radar: CLOCK
DVA, Thirst 2LP
thirst-red vinyl reissue in stores 6/5

By TVD HQ | Published: February 11, 2026

VIA PRESS RELEASE | CLOCK DVA announces the remastered reissue of Thirst, due to be released on double thirst-red vinyl, CD, and digitally on June 5, 2026. The album, which follows the remastered release of their debut, White Souls in Black Suits, features single mixes of “4 Hours” and “Sensorium” alongside new remixes by the current iteration of Clock DVA. “4 Hours” was the sole single at the time of the original release. One of The Face and Rockerilla’s Singles of the Year 1981, it went on to be one of NME’s Best Indie Singles Ever and Blow Up’s 100 Songs to Remember.

Thirst—originally released in 1981—is a stone-cold post-punk classic. While still retaining the sharp experimental edge of their debut, White Souls in Black Suits, Thirst stretches out and offers up some cleaner and more hooky moments as it moves away from pure improvisation. “Between White Souls and Thirst, the guitarist changed from David Hammond to Paul Widger,” explains Newton. “David introduced the perfect guitar sound for DVA, whereas Paul brought in a more rhythmic style, more towards early Ry Cooder. The material we were developing was a more defined series of pieces, more structured and exact than the improvised works on White Souls.”

45 years on from its original release (on Fetish), it’s a record from the era that sounds like no other. There’s jazz-inflected post-punk, helped by Charlie Collins’ wonderfully inventive sax playing, but also nods to more Beefheart-esque wonky grooves—aided by Newton’s raspy growls—while tracks like “4 Hours” also hit home the group’s real knack for incorporating catchy songcraft with the infectious song containing an almost new wave shimmer.

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In rotation: 2/11/26

By TVD HQ | Published: February 11, 2026

‘I Didn’t Want to Own It’: How Record Store Day’s Co-founder Rejected the Business Model: RSD co-founder Michael Kurtz reveals how meditation, Metallica, and saying no to profit helped indie stores capture 40% of vinyl sales. Since Record Store Day’s debut in April 2008, its annual celebration of vinyl and the culture of independently owned record stores has only grown wilder: from its start in the U.S. to becoming an international event; from being held one day in April to the inclusion of a second event on Black Friday; from hosting 25 artists at its start to 350+ artists in 2026—all of which signal a juggernaut of sales and influence that reawakened the long-sleeping vinyl market. …When the hotly-anticipated (at least, for vinyl nerds and crate diggers) list dropped on Wednesday for 2026’s April 18 date, SPIN’s A.D. Amorosi spoke to Kurtz about the business of being RSD.

Louisville, KY | Longtime Record Store Owner Hosts Popular Radio Show: Depending on where you began your journey along Bardstown Road and how far you went, you almost certainly followed a path of shops that included The Great Escape and Electric Ladyland. But a trek wasn’t complete without perusing the latest albums and CDs at ear-X-tacy.Customers looking at merchandise at ear X – Tacy John Timmons, who founded the store, didn’t intend to create an iconic place that anchors thousands of people’s good memories. He would probably be the first to tell you he didn’t have a plan at all. Although he was born in Evansville, Indiana, his family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, where John spent much of his childhood. During those years, he listened to a lot of music—either 45 rpm records or a transistor radio that was in his hands wherever he went.

Las Vegas, NV | The unexpected comeback of vinyl in the digital age: Walk into any record store in Las Vegas right now and you’ll see something wild. Teenagers who’ve never owned a CD player are flipping through crates of used vinyl. Gen Z kids with AirPods dangling from their ears are debating the merits of first pressings versus reissues. In a world where we can summon any song ever recorded with a voice command, people are choosing to buy big, heavy discs that require an entirely separate piece of furniture to play. Let’s be real, this shouldn’t make sense. Yet here we are, living through vinyl’s most profitable era since the 1980s. …Las Vegas retailers have noticed the shift big time. Zia Records on Eastern Avenue reports that vinyl now accounts for nearly half their total sales.

Denver, CO | After James Acaster Hyped Visit on Late Night, Denver Record Store Acted Fast to Welcome ‘Hundreds.’ James Acaster’s decision to “hijack” his chat with Seth Meyers to promote a record store appearance paid off. Acaster’s recent visit to Late Night saw him repeatedly refer to a February 8 Q&A event at Wax Trax Records in Denver, where he would discuss his musical project Temps with one of his collaborators, Kalyn Heffernan of Wheelchair Sports Camp. As a result, Wax Trax was swarmed by “hundreds” of visitors to see the English comedian on Sunday. On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Acaster dilligently delivered a slew of pitches for the event, all as Meyers tried to talk about a trip he’d taken to London. (Acaster hails from Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.) “Wax Trax. Denver, Colorado. Eighth of February,” Acaster interrupted. “Half one. 1:30… Wax Tax record store. I’m doing a Q&A.”

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TVD Radar: Brian Wilson, On Tour 1999–2007 in stores 4/18

By TVD HQ | Published: February 10, 2026

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Following the triumph of Brian Wilson’s legendary Roxy Theatre shows in 2000, Wilson and his acclaimed touring ensemble took that magic across the globe. Now, fans will get the rare opportunity to experience that era in full with On Tour 1999–2007, an expansive live collection arriving exclusively on Record Store Day, April 18, 2026, via Oglio Entertainment.

Spanning performances recorded between 1999 and 2007, On Tour documents one of the most creatively vibrant periods of Wilson’s career. Drawn from iconic venues including Carnegie Hall (New York), Royal Festival Hall (London), UCLA Royce Hall (Los Angeles), CenterStaging (Burbank, CA), the Wiltern Theater (Los Angeles), and Chicago, the album captures Wilson reimagining beloved classics while spotlighting his solo material and personal favorites with renewed warmth, and emotional depth.

On Tour 1999–2007 also serves as a natural companion piece to last year’s acclaimed Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre (25th Anniversary Edition), which documented Wilson’s triumphant April 2000 return to the stage at West Hollywood’s legendary Roxy Theatre. While Live at the Roxy captured the spark that ignited Wilson’s late-career touring renaissance, On Tour 1999–2007 follows that momentum outward—tracing how those sold-out Roxy performances evolved into a globe-spanning live era that carried the same spirit, energy, and creative vitality to concert halls around the world.

Together, the two releases form a powerful live chronicle of Brian Wilson’s modern touring legacy—from the intimate breakthrough moments at the Roxy to the fully realized international performances that defined the years that followed.

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TVD Radar: The Verlaines, Ready to Fly blue jay opaque vinyl
in stores 4/18

By TVD HQ | Published: February 10, 2026

VIA PRESS RELEASE | By the dawn of the 1990s The Verlaines had parted company with long-time New Zealand indie label Flying Nun.

Looking to increase their profile in the Northern Hemisphere (where their previous albums had made an impact through the likes of US college radio), they signed with Los Angeles based Slash Records. Ready To Fly, recorded in Sydney, Australia, was the first of two releases with the label, appearing in 1991. Trouser Press praised the album’s twelve songs, saying “…throw in Downes’ strongest bunch of guitar-pop tunes and you’ve got the Verlaines’ best LP.”

Indeed, some of the band’s most enduring material can be found on I, in particular “War In My Head,” “Gloom Junky,” and the titular track with its grand orchestration.

Released for Record Store Day 2026 for the very first time on Blue Jay Opaque colored vinyl on with remastering by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios. This is a 2026 Record Store Day Release.

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In rotation: 2/10/26

By TVD HQ | Published: February 10, 2026

Toledo, OH | Viral for Vinyl: Local record stores share 2025 numbers, 2026 predictions. These days, the question isn’t if a hot new release will hit vinyl. It’s when. “This is the format that is speaking and has been speaking loudly for a couple decades,” said Tim Friedman, owner and manager of downtown’s Culture Clash Records. “Everything is released on vinyl.” …Friedman connects Culture Clash’s listening party events with their best-selling albums of 2025—including all three of their top sellers. “Most people came to listen to an album together. Some came to buy something. Some did anyway when they were here, and we thank them for that, but what we like most is helping gather people together to share in the experience of music,” Friedman said.

Beverly, IL | Beverly Phono Mart Opens Pop-Up Record Shop While It Recovers From New Year’s Crash: After a month of operating virtually, the Beverly record store has opened a pop-up shop just a few doors down from the business’s storefront that was damaged in a New Year’s Day car crash. A record store in Beverly has reopened via a temporary pop-up shop while the business continues to recover from a New Year’s Day car crash that damaged its storefront. Chantala Kommanivanh and Mallory McClaire, owners of Beverly Phono Mart, opened a pop-up shop Friday at 1802 W. 103rd St., only two doors down from their store’s original location. The pop-up, BPM Express, will allow shoppers a place to sift through a variety of vinyl. “We wanted to have a physical space for people to pick things up and to let people shop in store,” McClaire said. “Shopping for records is a hands-on experience…”

Watertown, SD | The Groove Shop Is Finding Its Rhythm In Downtown Watertown: The Groove Shop in downtown Watertown is striking a chord with music lovers, since opening its doors just a few months ago in November. Owner Shawn Lenning, a lifelong musician and music lover, said the idea for the store came from conversations with others in the community who shared his passion for music. Lenning saw a need in the community and decided to take the leap and open a shop of his own. The Groove Shop focuses mostly on classic rock and pop albums, offering a wide variety for collectors and casual listeners alike. Shawn has gathered an assortment of vinyl records, CDs, cassette tapes, and even 8-tracks.

AU | There’s a massive reason to skip streaming and visit record stores in April: Record Store Day Australia returns on 18 April with a stacked first batch of local vinyl releases. Empire of the Sun, Spacey Jane, Kee’ahn, Holy Holy, Crooked Colours, Ruel, Bluey and Kutcha Edwards with the Melbourne Youth Orchestra all feature in the 2026 lineup, celebrating independent record stores across the country. Record Store Day underscores the tangible benefits of physical music retail over digital alternatives—human-driven discovery, intentional listening experiences and community support for artist development. These physical spaces facilitate intergenerational connections, from first-time vinyl buyers to seasoned collectors sharing knowledge.

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TVD Radar: Sin City
OST expanded deluxe edition and vinyl debut in stores 3/27

By TVD HQ | Published: February 9, 2026

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Varèse Sarabande announces new expanded CD and digital editions, plus the first-ever vinyl release, of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s Sin City. The soundtrack album features music by Rodriguez, John Debney, and Graeme Revell, who respectively scored the three different chapters to this big-screen adaptation of Miller’s comic.

Available for pre-order now, the vinyl release featuring the original soundtrack for the film will arrive on March 27th as a widely available “Blood Red” translucent pressing, joined by exclusive limited-edition color variants from Barnes & Noble, Mondo, and Enjoy the Ride. A Deluxe Edition expanded version of the film score featuring the complete original score cues by Rodriguez, Revell, and Debney paired with brand-new liner notes will arrive on CD as part of Varèse Sarabande’s beloved CD Club series and make its streaming premiere on April 24th.

An iconic meeting of acclaimed visual stylist Frank Miller (The Dark Knight Returns, Ronin, 300) and hit cinematic one-man band Robert Rodriguez (Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Machete, Alita: Battle Angel). 2005’s Sin City took adaptations of the graphic medium to the next level with a beyond faithful, blazingly black-and-white film noir portrait of doomed detectives, femme fatales, and sordid villains that gave true, all-star life to Miller’s iconically hard-boiled characters.

“Sin City’s visuals are as important as the story. That’s what you fall in love with. This would be the first time you’d see Frank Miller’s art move, and that’s what I pitched to him,” Rodriguez says of their breakthrough co-directing effort, joined by special guest director Quentin Tarantino.

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TVD Radar: The Charlatans, Some Friendly Expanded Edition 2LP white vinyl in stores 3/27

By TVD HQ | Published: February 9, 2026

VIA PRESS RELEASE | One of the best-loved UK bands of the last four decades, The Charlatans’ career spans 14 albums, three Number One UK albums and era-defining anthems like “The Only One I Know,” “North Country Boy,” and “One to Another.”

Out on March 27th and available to pre-order now, this 2XLP/2XCD expanded edition of Some Friendly celebrates their landmark 1990 debut album. The 20 songs on this release include the original album plus a selection of bonus tracks curated especially for this release by Tim Burgess. The album has been newly remastered by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road and will be pressed on double white vinyl with a printed inner gatefold sleeve. It is also available on 2XCD. Additionally, “The Only One I Know” will also be available in Dolby Atmos via Apple, Amazon, and Genie.

Additionally, Record Store Day 2026 on April 18th will bring us “Then”—a special edition 12” picture disc of the “Then” single featuring 4 tracks. 1. Then 2. Taurus Moaner 3. Taurus Moaner (Instrumental) 4. Then (Alternate Take).

The Charlatans formed in 1988 and released their debut single “Indian Rope” in early 1990. They began recording Some Friendly shortly after with producer Chris Nagle. The blistering lead single, “The Only One I Know” was their first top-10 hit, and is still their most popular song. The song has recently been getting even more attention for it’s use in the popular Netflix series Run Away. Two additional singles followed with “Then” and “Sproston Green.”

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TVD Radar: Paul McCartney: Man on
the Run – Music from
the Motion Picture Soundtrack in stores 2/27

By TVD HQ | Published: February 9, 2026

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Ahead of the release of Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, the intimate new feature documentary by Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning director Morgan Neville, exploring Paul McCartney’s creative rebirth after The Beatles’ breakup, Capitol Records, MPL Communications and UMG have announced details of a companion album titled, Man on the Run – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack.

The album includes all-time classics, hits, and essential tracks from across Paul McCartney and Wings’ revered catalogue. A snapshot of Paul’s creativity in the 1970s in 12 songs. “Arrow Through Me (Rough Mix),” a previously unreleased rough mix from the 1979 album sessions for Back to the Egg, and “Live And Let Die (Rockshow),” from the 1980 concert film Rockshow, can both be heard exclusively via Amazon Music ahead of release. The album will feature a third previously unreleased track in “Gotta Sing Gotta Dance,” originally featured in the 1973 The James Paul McCartney TV Special.

Both the soundtrack album and documentary will be released on February 27th, with Man on the Run – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack arriving in a variety of formats, including a limited edition New York Taxi Yellow Vinyl LP by Jack White’s Third Man Pressing plant, a limited edition Tangerine Peel Orange Vinyl LP Amazon Exclusive, and Black Vinyl LP, through to a 1CD edition and digital release. Each vinyl edition will also come with a Man on the Run poster.

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In rotation: 2/9/26

By TVD HQ | Published: February 9, 2026

Vancouver, CA | Vancouver’s indie Neptoon Records celebrates 45 years of spinning fresh sounds: Main Street records store has seen its fair share of major music moments over the years. Rob Frith started Neptoon Records in a storefront on Fraser Street near 41st Avenue in 1981. In 2000, he relocated to 3561 Main St. The instantly recognizable bright green building once housed the free Museum of Exotic World, an eccentric collection of postcards, posters, collectibles and kitsch. These days, Neptoon Records continues the tradition as it is also packed to the rafters with rare collectibles, posters, postcards, vinyl albums, CDs, cassettes and even 8-track cartridges. As the company prepares to celebrate its 45th anniversary with a sold-out anniversary party at the Rickshaw Theatre [Feb. 8], Frith and his son Ben are looking back at a life in music retail.

Clifton, UK | Beloved Keynsham record store opens at new site in Clifton—first look inside: Photos show what music lovers can find in the new store. A beloved record store has made the move from Keynsham to Clifton, opening the doors to its brand new home at Clifton Arcade on Saturday (January 31). Speaking with BristolLive during a visit to the new location on Boyces Avenue this week Iain Aitchison, who founded Longwell Records back in 2015, said that the shop’s first few days open in Clifton had been a mix of emotions. He said: “I’m loving it. I feel a little bit of heartbreak leaving Keynsham, but who wouldn’t want to come to the Clifton Arcade? It’s a wicked location, loads of wonderful people, got ‘Reg the Veg’ over the way, Primrose Cafe for cups of tea. It’s good!”

Portland, OR | Owner of Pacific Northwest’s oldest record store seeks ‘right person’ to acquire shop: The longtime owner of the Pacific Northwest’s oldest record store is seeking someone to usher the cherished business into its next era. Terry Currier has launched the search for Music Millennium’s new owner. In an interview on Tuesday, the 70-year-old Portlander told KOIN 6 he is hoping to find someone passionate about maintaining the shop he has worked at for six days a week over the past 42 years. “I’ve never felt old, and I still don’t feel old, but when you hit 70, you start thinking of mortality a little bit,” Currier said. “I’ve had several friends who’ve had really great independent stores in other cities that have retired and sold their business. And I go, ‘Maybe it’s something I should think about.’”

Vancouver, CA | Downtown business attuned to customers seeking vintage tone: Beauty is in the ear and eye of the beholder at a shop in downtown Nanaimo, where people are finding a revived appreciation for music from vintage formats and equipment. Sound Heritage on Victoria Crescent, founded in 1986 and under new owner Nathan Randall since 2022, has ‘found its groove,’ so to speak, with the revival of vinyl records, but more recently with the rising wave of enthusiasm for vintage home audio equipment from the 1960s to mid ‘90s. “I think, actually when Nathan took over the business, he was at the cusp of it just beginning to really popularize,” said Simon Schachner, assistant manager. “There’s been a pretty steady rise in the interest in vinyl, but I think Nathan saw what was coming…”

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TVD Radar: Van Halen, 5150 (Expanded Edition) 2LP, 1LP/3CD/Blu-ray in stores 3/27

By TVD HQ | Published: February 6, 2026

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Van Halen began a new chapter 40 years ago with the release of 5150, the first album featuring the lineup of Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony. 5150 marked the band’s first #1 album with hits like “Why Can’t This Be Love,” “Dreams,” and “Best Of Both Worlds” and continued their streak of multi-Platinum releases.

Rhino will release 5150 (Expanded Edition) on March 27, just days after the album’s 40th anniversary. The LP/3CD/Blu-ray collection includes the 1986 album remastered directly from the original master tapes, overseen by the band’s longtime engineer Donn Landee. Additionally, an Amazon-exclusive green vinyl version will be available the same day.

The set also introduces more than 90 minutes of previously unreleased live recordings from the band’s August 27, 1986, concert at New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut. These are joined by a selection of rare 7” single edits and extended 12” versions.

The Blu-ray includes a new high-definition upgrade of Live Without a Net, Van Halen’s double-Platinum 1986 concert video that was also recorded that same August night in New Haven, along with promotional videos for “Dreams” and “Why Can’t This Be Love.” Pre-order HERE.

Standalone versions of 5150 featuring the remastered album and rarities will also be available the same day as a 2CD set or a 2LP on black vinyl. Ahead of the release, the live version of “Summer Nights” from the New Haven show is available today digitally, along with the HD remastered video.

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In rotation: 2/6/26

By TVD HQ | Published: February 6, 2026

Why a Vinyl Turntable Is the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift in 2026: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and everyone is thinking about the perfect way to show their love. While flowers and chocolates are timeless, they can feel temporary. What if your gift could create lasting memories, shared experiences, and a romantic atmosphere that truly resonates? Enter the vinyl turntable—a classic yet modern way to connect through music. In 2026, these devices aren’t just for audiophiles; they’re becoming the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift for anyone who wants to combine romance, style, and emotional connection.

Iowa City, IA | UI alum opens new record store in North Liberty: Zig Zog’s Records is set to open Feb. 7 and boasts a diverse collection of vinyl and CDs. Tucked away in the back of an unmarked commercial unit off Ranshaw Way in North Liberty, Isaac Smith sat among boxes of records and CDs, combing through his collection and pricing each item. With less than a week left, he had a laundry list of tasks to prepare for the grand opening of his record store, Zig Zog’s Records, on Feb 7. …After a decade of selling his records without a permanent location and using the funds to pay for college, it seemed like the next logical step to open his own record store after graduating from the University of Iowa in 2024.

Portland, OR | Music Millennium selling as legendary owner Terry Currier set to retire: Music Millennium’s Terry Currier revealed in an email to customers Tuesday that he’ll retire and look to sell the store. This story comes from the Portland Business Journal, a KGW News partner. Music Millennium’s Terry Currier revealed in an email to customers Tuesday and on Instagram that he’ll retire and look to sell the store, a key part of the East Burnside business district. …The business opened March 15, 1969. Currier, a member of the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, is known as a tireless arts advocate who’s a highly influential figure among music stores nationally. He started the National Coalition of Independent Record Stores in 1995: That group played a critical role in starting Record Store Day in 2007.

UK | Holly Humberstone announces Brighton date at Chalk: Holly Humberstone has announced a run of intimate record store dates. The BRIT Award winner will perform at Chalk in Brighton on March 25, in partnership with Resident Music, as part of a run of intimate record store dates to celebrate the release of her second album, Cruel World. …Humberstone said: “The record explores love as beautiful and inherently painful. “In To Love Somebody I wanted to capture that contradiction: to love somebody is to hurt somebody and to lose somebody, well at least you got to love somebody. “In order to feel extreme happiness, you have to know extreme sadness. That’s the tension of the record.”

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TVD Radar: Jane Weaver, The Fallen by Watchbird 15th anniversary 2LP in stores now

By TVD HQ | Published: February 5, 2026

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Jane Weaver’s illustrious career has produced an expansive library of music that has seen her journey through solo folkloric and pop-leaning beginnings through to the psychedelic synth-pop explorations of today. Celebrating her pioneering vision, Fire Records will be deep diving into her early catalogue with a new reissue series set for release in 2026.

On its 15th Anniversary, we revisit The Fallen By Watch Bird with a special expanded edition double vinyl release that will include “The Watchbird Alluminate”—featuring Demdike Stare, The Focus Group, Anworth Kirk, and Samandtheplants. The album will be performed for the first time in its entirety by Jane and the sonic sisterhood group of Septieme Soeur, including harpist Serafina Steer (Bas Jan), guitarist and singer Emma Tricca, Welsh folk artist Lisa Jen (9Bach), and guitarist Joel Nicholson (Jane Weaver Band), with accompanying storybook visuals and film.

A formative masterpiece from her ever-growing discography, The Fallen By Watch Bird is a tapestry of psychedelic femme-folk-rock drawing influences from Eastern European children’s cinema, Germanic kunstmärchen, ’70s television music, and ’80s electronic scores. Steeped in synths and mysticism, the fully realised conceptual record weaves imagery of absent sailors, telekinesis, bird messengers, and white witchcraft alongside pagan themes of death and rebirth.

Presented across seven chapters it features performances from Septieme Soeur Wendy Flower of Wendy & Bonnie folk pop duo who released 1969’s Genesis, Lisa Jen Welsh, vocalist on Gruff Rhys’ Candylion, lost American folk-pop singer Susan Christie, and Bosnian folk music singer and violinist Behar.