VIA PRESS RELEASE | Stax Records and Craft Recordings announce a long-awaited wide vinyl reissue for Stax Does The Beatles.
Released nearly two decades ago on the influential Memphis soul label, Stax Does The Beatles boasts members of the iconic label’s roster putting their indelible touch on Beatles classics. Among the highlights: Otis Redding’s exhilarating take on “Day Tripper,” Isaac Hayes’ epic (at 11-plus minutes), heart-tugging version of “Something,” Carla Thomas’ live, velvety interpretation of “Yesterday,” and Steve Cropper’s upbeat, brass-laden adaptation of “With a Little Help from My Friends.”
Available for pre-order now, Stax Does The Beatles returns to vinyl for the first time since its limited Record Store Day 2019 exclusive pressing. This newly curated edition distills highlights from the original CD release by Stax luminaries into a streamlined 1-LP format, offering a focused listening experience. Stax Does The Beatles is pressed on black vinyl, while fans can also find exclusive variant drops: a rich Translucent Ruby (Barnes & Noble exclusive), sunny Eggdrop Yellow (indie retail exclusive), and Silver Smoke (Stax Records/Craft Recordings exclusive).
The Beatles’ impact across several music genres is sprawling to say the least, influencing everything from rock to soul—and the legendary musicians at Stax Records were likewise inspired by the Fab Four. From the mid-1960s onward, Stax artists had begun covering Beatles tracks for the label, with their output peaking towards the late 1960s and early 1970s. Released widely on vinyl for the first time, this eight-track LP includes vocal and instrumental performances alike from legendary Stax Records artists, who imbue The Beatles’ catalog with a rousing mix of soul, funk, and R&B.
Athens, GA | Wuxtry’s Golden Anniversary: Downtown Record Store Still Spinning After 50 Years. As a tenured landmark on one of the most prominent corners in the heart of downtown Athens, Wuxtry Records is a can’t-miss location both visually—with its bold blue and yellow storefront accented by large, poster-covered windows—and as destination in the hearts of music lovers of all kinds. In the current environment where Athenians have become hardened to news of iconic landmarks and beloved businesses closing their doors, it feels more triumphant than ever to celebrate an institution like 
Melbourne, AU | The 50-year-old Blackburn record store started with jukebox leftovers: “I don’t think vinyl will ever go away.” Dixon Recycled Records in Blackburn has never given up on vinyl. The store, celebrating 50 years of operation this year, has been selling new and second-hand records 
Los Angeles, CA | L.A.’s famed Record Parlor is opening a Long Beach store with special 100K record collection: The Record Parlour—Hollywood’s much-loved record shop that shifted tangible record shopping toward platforms like Instagram—is officially opening a Long Beach store. And it comes with a collection unlike any other. Taking over the former, short-lived Goodies space in Belmont Shore—and giving old-school Fingerprints vibes when it was its OG location in the Shore before going to DTLB and now Bixby Knolls—Parlour owner Chris Honetschlaeger has scored what he describes as “the largest single vinyl collection we’ve ever seen under one roof.” That collection? The Willie “Wax Hog” Hutchins Collection. And just when will locals be able to sift through this audiophile wonder? The Record Parlour in Long Beach 
Devizes, UK | Vinyl Realm Settles Into New Home: A median haul of vinyl can weigh in, but there’s no longer a trek down Northgate Street for record collectors and musicians alike. Vinyl Realm has settled into their new location on Devizes High Street and shopping there is a much more spacious and airy experience… Much as I loved the idea of a record shop opening in Devizes, being just the way I remember and loved them in days of yore, eight years ago on that inception, I confess I put a time limit on the place. Even then the threat on High Street shopping was real, and the want for vinyl records in this digital era was questionable. But Vinyl Realm is not only bucking both trends, locally it’s been a detrimental influence on them, proving well managed music shops are 
Montreal, CA | Our favorite record stores in Montreal: For CDs, vinyl, and the best music selection in town, we have 5 (almost) secret spots. Montreal is a city of music, musicians, and independent music. For the city’s best soundtrack, there are experts and music lovers ready to recommend records to us. And Spotify is great, but it would be silly not to take advantage of the musical culture of Montrealers who work in music stores. There are music stores and record shops all over Montreal, but there are five we go to when we want to be inspired, 
Falmouth, UK | Final spin for much-loved Falmouth record shop as Jam to close after 23 years: Much-loved independent record shop Jam is set to close its doors after more than two decades on Falmouth’s Old High Street. The decision marks the end of 23 years at the helm for owner Mandy Kemp who says it was not a difficult choice, as she feels she has come to the end of the road (or record). Speaking to the Packet, Mandy said the move had been a long time coming. “I’ve had enough. Twenty-three years is quite enough,” she said. “I’ve enjoyed it—mostly—but enough’s enough.” She added: “I could never have imagined it would last so long, what with all the new-fangled developments like the internet and so forth. But here we are, 23 years on, and I’m thinking that’s 
Houston, TX | Go Crate Digging At The 10 Best Record Stores In Houston: Prepare for your next needle drop at the best record stores in Houston: from speakeasy listening lounges to city institutions. Record Store Day 2026 drops this weekend. Whether you’re hoping to score re-issues, B-sides, and live recording—or are simply seeking to stack your own catalogue with personal favorites, check out our list of 
Schenectady, NY | New record store takes over space on Jay Street in Schenectady: A new record store has made its way to Schenectady. Party Shark Records has opened in the former space of The Re-Collector on Jay Street. The record store, located at 167 1/2 Jay Street, is currently focused on selling used and vintage physical media. Owner Scot Seguine said most of the floor space is occupied by records, but CDs and tapes are also for sale. The shop also buys used music from any community members who may be looking to clear up some space. Seguine said the opportunity to open the vintage media shop naturally fell into place. He was in search of a new job opportunity just as the the owner of The Re-Collector was looking to get out of the business. “So I decided to get weird and 
CA | Explore Ontario’s best vintage finds. From Toronto record stores to Hamilton’s Cabinet of Curiosities, here is your 2026 day-trip guide: Now that springlike weather has finally returned to Ontario, vintage markets and collectible stores are springing back into action. Weekend day-trippers can find souvenirs, antiques and unique gift items as they explore the province. Here’s a list of some of the best places to find collectibles, cool nostalgia, 
Salisbury, UK | Word Up: Vinyl revival hits the right note in Salisbury: Last Saturday, I got up early and headed into town. A sunny Salisbury spring morning is not one to be missed, and by the time we made it to the market square, the town was already buzzing with early birds. Not that birds actually buzz, British Telecom’s Buzby aside, but you get the idea. A Buzby reference might be as finger on the pulse as the phrase finger on the pulse itself, but he might have understood what I was doing up early. For Saturday was Record Store Day, the annual celebration of all things vinyl, when the nation’s independent record stores offer a tantalising range of musical rarities and one-off releases. A Buzby reference might be as finger on the pulse as the phrase finger on the pulse itself, but he might have understood what I was 
