From anniversary box sets to One-Step and half-speed cuts of classic albums, rock is the busiest corner of the reissue market. We sort the editions, note what's known about each pressing, and flag the new rock records worth buying.
Rush
Elvis Costello
Fontaines D.C.
Taking Back Sunday
Billy Idol
Elton John
Billy Bragg & Wilco
Worth-it watch
Analogue Productions' 200g UHQR of Who's Next came out Aug 26, 2026, limited to 7,500. AnalogPlanet confirmed with the label that it comes from the original analog tapes with Chris Bellman's mastering and is pressed at QRP on Clarity Vinyl. One thing to know: it isn't a brand-new 2026 lacquer cut. It's built on the 2005 Classic Records edition, using original metal parts Analogue Productions bought with Classic's archive. If you own the Classic Records pressing, read the review before you double-dip.
Source: AnalogPlanet
Quick news
UK National Album Day is Saturday, Oct 17, with special-edition vinyl from Pink Floyd (Meddle), Dire Straits, Simple Minds, Suede and more. Mostly UK retail.
Source: Source
Empty for now, coming in future issues.
Chicago, USA
Chicago's new and used record shop, with three locations across the city.
Austin, USA
Independent Austin record store selling new and used vinyl since 1982.
Sydney, Australia
York Street shop in Sydney's CBD for new and second-hand records.
Auckland, New Zealand
Queen Street megastore billed as New Zealand's largest record shop.
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