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The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 2d

Hi Danny, without having any special details, we're pretty sure it's from the same source as Cherry Red's previous vinyl versions and their '1982' CD box set. Don't know if it's ripped from vinyl or from a digitized copy tape, but it's definitely not from the masters, which are still MIA.

Review: The Monkees in Rhino High Fidelity

The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 5d

The Monkees have received the prestigious Rhino High Fidelity treatment. Read about why it makes sense that 1967's 'Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.' was given a premium all-analog pressing in our in-depth review. #vinyl #vinylsky #themonkees

1967’s Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. is cut directly from the master—for the very first time. It makes perfect sense that the Rhino High Fidelity series take on a Monkees album. No, really...

New vinyl re-releases: October 10, 2025

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The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 6d

This week sees new #vinyl reissues from Dr. Dre, Patti Smith, Tom Petty, John & Yoko, OMD, Chimera, Sparks, the Earlies, Sylvester, Sun Ra, Brigitte Fontaine, Mingus, Ike Quebec, a new all-analog jazz series from Verve, and much more. Our latest newsletter has the lowdown on all of it. #vinylsky

There are so many records to tell you about right now. What with Record Store Day’s Black Friday around the corner, the near-assaultive Rhino ROCKtober campaign, and the regular barrage of reissues th...

New vinyl re-releases: October 10, 2025

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Robert Ham @robertham.bsky.social · 6d

The torrent of vinyl reissues is gushing like never before and we at the @vinylcut.net did our best to cover the most interesting titles arriving tomorrow in stores. Look upon our mighty works and subscribe to the newsletter.

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There are so many records to tell you about right now. What with Record Store Day’s Black Friday around the corner, the near-assaultive Rhino ROCKtober campaign, and the regular barrage of reissues th...

Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 Preview: Jazz & Blues

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The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 7d

We're the only place with the lowdown about all the #vinyl coming out on Black Friday. Our #RSD preview series just kicked off with a survey of the jazz and blues titles, and we've got lots more in the coming weeks. Sign up to @vinylcut.net today to get every post delivered straight to your inbox!

Welcome to The Vinyl Cut’s first installment of our preview of Record Store Day’s Black Friday 2025 event, which comes to independent record stores on—you guessed it—Black Friday (that’s Friday, Novem...

Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 Preview: Jazz & Blues

The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 8d

The Vinyl Cut has just kicked off our preview series for Record Store Day Black Friday. Today we're looking at all the jazz and blues titles that drop Nov 28. Not sure what's worth waiting in line for? We're here to help.

Welcome to The Vinyl Cut’s first installment of our preview of Record Store Day’s Black Friday 2025 event, which comes to independent record stores on—you guessed it—Black Friday (that’s Friday, Novem...

Reviews: The Litter and the Sundays

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The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 9d

The latest Vinyl Cut newsletter has reviews of vinyl repressings of classics by the Litter and the Sundays. Read and subscribe, if you please! #vinyl #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #thelitter #thesundays

Distortions is back on yellow vinyl, and the black vinyl repress of Blind is much improved. Today we’ve got two quick vinyl reviews of some recent represses. The Litters’ Distortions is a garage-rock...

New vinyl re-releases: October 3, 2025

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The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 13d

Our latest Vinyl Cut newsletter provides a quick taste of the Record Store Day Black Friday drop, but more importantly, details the most interesting vinyl reissues you can pick up this very week. Read and subscribe! #vinyl #vinylcommunity #rsd #rsdblackfriday

There are a lot of new reissues this week, but you can be forgiven for being preoccupied with the Record Store Day Black Friday list that was just announced. (Live Bad Brains! The original version of ...

Reviews: My Morning Jacket and Ornette Coleman

The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 14d

New vinyl reviews! We spun the 20th anniversary edition of My Morning Jacket's 'Z' and the Speakers Corner pressing of Ornette Coleman's 'Ornette!' Read and subscribe at vinylcut.net. #vinyl #vinylcommunity #mymorningjacket #ornettecoleman

A deluxe edition of MMJ’s Z and an audiophile pressing of Ornette! make their way to vinyl. Today at The Vinyl Cut, we've got My Morning Jacket and Ornette Coleman. Not together on the same album, of...

Reviews: An expanded Heatmiser; the Zombies in mono

The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 15d

Be sure to check out our latest vinyl reviews: the newly expanded version of Heatmiser's 'Mic City Sons' and the terrific mono reissue of the Zombies' classic 'Odessey and Oracle'! Read and subscribe at vinylcut.net. #vinyl #vinylcommunity #heatmiser #thezombies

Vinyl reviews of the new mono reissue of the Zombies' Odyssey and Oracle, and Heatmiser's Mic City Sons.

Reviews: An expanded Heatmiser; the Zombies in mono

The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 16d

The new edition of The Vinyl Cut newsletter features vinyl reviews of the expanded Mic City Sons by Heatmiser AND the new mono edition of the Zombies' Odessey and Oracle. Read and subscribe! #vinyl #vinylcommunity #heatmiser #thezombies

Vinyl reviews of the new mono reissue of the Zombies' Odyssey and Oracle, and Heatmiser's Mic City Sons.

New vinyl re-releases: September 26, 2025

The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 17d

Check out our rundown of the most intriguing vinyl reissues to hit record store shelves this week. And subscribe to get these weekly posts, plus vinyl reviews and more, delivered right to your inbox! #vinyl #vinylsky #vinylcommunity

A heaping helping of new vinyl is making its way to your record store shelves this very minute. There's all kinds of old music for everyone, so take a look at some of our picks for this week and see w...

New vinyl re-releases: September 26, 2025

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Robert Ham @robertham.bsky.social · 20d

A whole lotta new vinyl is being released tomorrow. Here's a handy guide from myself and @nedl.bsky.social over at @vinylcut.net on what is worth your time and $$.

www.vinylcut.net/new-vinyl-re...

A heaping helping of new vinyl is making its way to your record store shelves this very minute. There's all kinds of old music for everyone, so take a look at some of our picks for this week and see w...

Record shopping in... Reykjavík

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The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 21d

Our man-on-the-scene @robertham.bsky.social has posted a crucial record-shopping guide for Reykjavík, Iceland. Don't leave home without it. #vinyl #vinylcommunity #reykjavik

This is the first of what will be an ongoing series here at The Vinyl Cut where we take you on a tour of the record shops, and share our experiences of digging in a particular city. Digging for vinyl...

Review: Double the Vinyl Pleasure with Buckingham Nicks

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The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 23d

Buckingham Nicks is finally back in print—in TWO new vinyl versions. Which one should you get? Read our review to find out, and subscribe to The Vinyl Cut newsletter! www.vinylcut.net/review-doubl... #vinyl #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #buckinghamnicks #fleetwoodmac

The duo’s pre-Fleetwood Mac album Buckingham Nicks is finally back on vinyl—in two all-analog versions. Fleetwood Macologists more learned than me can determine the sequence of events that led to the...

New vinyl re-releases: September 19, 2025

The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 26d

If you're wondering what to do with that spare Disney+/Hulu subscription money you just saved—AND you love vinyl—consider supporting the Vinyl Cut newsletter! You can also sign up for the free tier too. That would be just as great. Support independent music journalism and subscribe at vinylcut.net.

There's a lot happening in the world right now, but in our little vinyl corner, it feels a bit like the calm before the storm. We're basically days away from the start to the holiday shopping season, ...

New vinyl re-releases: September 19, 2025

The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 27d

Everyone's asking, who's got the rundown all the coolest vinyl reissues coming out tomorrow? The answer is: We do. Read and subscribe! www.vinylcut.net/new-vinyl-re... #vinyl #vinylsky

There's a lot happening in the world right now, but in our little vinyl corner, it feels a bit like the calm before the storm. We're basically days away from the start to the holiday shopping season, ...

Review: Funkadelic's first album is back on wax—twice!

The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · 28d

Funkadelic is getting a thorough reissue campaign on vinyl thanks to @orgmusic.bsky.social. We reviewed both cuts of first album (33 and 45 RPM). Read and subscribe! www.vinylcut.net/vinyl-review...

An in-depth review of Org Music's new all-analog 45 RPM and digitally sourced 33 RPM vinyl pressings of Funkadelic's 1970 debut album.

Review: A vintage live Who show from 1971

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The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · Sep 15

An incredible Who's Next–era live show recently hit shelves. Read our vinyl review of The Who's Live at the Oval: www.vinylcut.net/the-who-live... #vinyl #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #thewho

Live at the Oval finds the band at their Who's Next–era best. On September 18, 1971, the Who headlined an all-day festival at the Oval, a cricket ground in South London. Named Goodbye Summer, the eve...

New vinyl re-releases: September 12, 2025

The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · Sep 12

If you're visiting the record store this weekend, be sure to check out our in-depth rundown of all the vinyl reissues that came out today. www.vinylcut.net/new-vinyl-re...

Lots more vinyl reissues arrive this week, with some familiar work back on wax and some undiscovered gems poised to reach ears for the first time. As we mentioned last week, tariffs continue to be a r...

New vinyl re-releases: September 12, 2025

The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · Sep 12

Our latest post: An overview of the most interesting vinyl reissues coming out this week. Subscribe at vinylcut.net! www.vinylcut.net/new-vinyl-re...

Lots more vinyl reissues arrive this week, with some familiar work back on wax and some undiscovered gems poised to reach ears for the first time. As we mentioned last week, tariffs continue to be a r...

Review: Rhino High Fidelity takes on the Sex Pistols

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The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · Sep 9

At vinylcut.net, we're reviewing vinyl reissues. Check out our take on the fancy new version of the ground-zero punk classic Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols. www.vinylcut.net/review-rhino... #vinyl #vinylsky #vinylcommunity

Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols There's something not very punk about a $40 audiophile reissue of a classic album from that rough-and-tumble genre. But as Rhino continues to feed that...

Review: Rhino High Fidelity Takes on the Sex Pistols

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The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · Sep 8

Our first review just hit subscribers' inboxes. Read it here (and sign up for a subscription!).

Robert Ham @robertham.bsky.social · Sep 8

My first proper post for my new venture @vinylcut.net: a review of Rhino's High Fidelity reissue of the Sex Pistols' lone studio album

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Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols There's something not very punk about a $40 audiophile reissue of a classic album from that rough-and-tumble genre. But as Rhino continues to feed that...

New vinyl re-releases: September 5, 2025

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The Vinyl Cut @vinylcut.net · Sep 6

There's a bevy of hot vinyl reissues out this week. Our brand-new newsletter, The Vinyl Cut, walks you through the great music that's freshly back on wax. Take a look, and sign up while you're at it! #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #musicsky #vinyl www.vinylcut.net/new-vinyl-re...

There's an insane number of vinyl re-releases happening this week, with labels across the globe continuing to put great music back into circulation. Here are some of the ones that look most interestin...