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The Colourfield—singer Terry Hall’s third major band of the ‘70s and ‘80s, after The Specials and Fun Boy Three—get a box set next month offering both their albums, three discs of rare and unreleased extras and a videography on DVD.
Castles in the Air: New Box Set Offers Complete Works of The Colourfield - The Second Disc
The brief, eclectic work of British band The Colourfield will be investigated in a new box set from Chrysalis this winter. The Sound of The Colourfield brings together five CDs and a region-free DVD c...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
The Colourfield—singer Terry Hall’s third major band of the ‘70s and ‘80s, after The Specials and Fun Boy Three—get a box set next month offering both their albums, three discs of rare and unreleased extras and a videography on DVD.
Another post about Rhino? Well, they have more on the release calendar than any reissue label. Next month, they’ll put Tori Amos’ conceptual covers album ‘Strange Little Girls’ on vinyl and CD with four bonus tracks (two of them unreleased).
Wonder Who the Real Men Are: Tori Amos' 'Strange Little Girls' Gets Expanded - The Second Disc
Tori Amos' sixth and final album for longtime label Atlantic was one of her most conceptually striking - and a new expanded edition will offer some additional rare and unreleased material to go with i...
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January 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Another post about Rhino? Well, they have more on the release calendar than any reissue label. Next month, they’ll put Tori Amos’ conceptual covers album ‘Strange Little Girls’ on vinyl and CD with four bonus tracks (two of them unreleased).
Also coming from Rhino later this month—on vinyl as part of the Start Your Ear Off Right indie store promo and on CD everywhere—comes a new set highlighting the first dozen singles of The Monkees.
Good Clean Fun: Rhino Preps New Monkees Singles Collection - The Second Disc
Following last year's deluxe box of The Monkees' Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones, Ltd., Rhino has announced its first release from the band in 2026. The A's, The B's and The Monkees, at long la...
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January 14, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Also coming from Rhino later this month—on vinyl as part of the Start Your Ear Off Right indie store promo and on CD everywhere—comes a new set highlighting the first dozen singles of The Monkees.
A new CD box out next month from Rhino offers eight remastered albums by Roberta Flack.
Where Is The Love: Rhino Collects Roberta Flack's First Eight Studio Albums in New Box - The Second Disc
On February 10, Roberta Flack would have celebrated her 90th birthday. Though Flack passed away in February 2025, the occasion is being marked with a new box set from Rhino. With Her Songs: The Atlant...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM
A new CD box out next month from Rhino offers eight remastered albums by Roberta Flack.
In addition to releasing it on vinyl as part of their "Start Your Ear Off Right" initiative, Rhino will remaster and expand @squeezeofficial.com's underrated PLAY on CD with four rare B-sides! Comes out in just a few weeks...
Laughing in My Sleep: Rhino Remasters and Expands Squeeze's 'Play' - The Second Disc
Part of Rhino's annual "Start Your Ear Off Right" promotion is a very welcome surprise: a remastered and expanded edition of one of the most underrated albums by British pop/rock band Squeeze. 1991's ...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
In addition to releasing it on vinyl as part of their "Start Your Ear Off Right" initiative, Rhino will remaster and expand @squeezeofficial.com's underrated PLAY on CD with four rare B-sides! Comes out in just a few weeks...
We kick off the week with a tribute to the spirit of Bobby Weir.
In Memoriam: Bob Weir (1947-2026) - The Second Disc
Some folks look for answers/Others look for fights/Some folks up in treetops/Just look to see the sights I can tell your future/Look what's in your hand/But I can't stop for nothing/I'm just playing i...
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January 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
We kick off the week with a tribute to the spirit of Bobby Weir.
Every Saturday, The Weekend Stream has new music from old favorites like Robyn or David Byrne, plus new to digital or reissued things, like a bunch of latter-day Madonna that just moved to a different label. What will you find to listen to? 🎶🎧
The Weekend Stream: January 10, 2026 - The Second Disc
Welcome back to another edition of The Weekend Stream, The Second Disc's review of notable catalogue titles (and some new ones, too!) making digital debuts! We've got some new music from old pop favor...
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January 10, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Every Saturday, The Weekend Stream has new music from old favorites like Robyn or David Byrne, plus new to digital or reissued things, like a bunch of latter-day Madonna that just moved to a different label. What will you find to listen to? 🎶🎧
A new collection of live material and some studio remixes of Elvis Presley’s discography will accompany ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,’ Baz Luhrmann’s new film featuring unreleased concert performances next month.
That's All Right: Baz Luhrmann's New Elvis Concert Film Gets Remix-Packed Soundtrack - The Second Disc
Yesterday, on the occasion of Elvis Presley's birthday, Legacy Recordings announced their latest release devoted to The King of Rock and Roll: a companion album to next month's forthcoming EPiC: Elvis...
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January 9, 2026 at 6:46 PM
A new collection of live material and some studio remixes of Elvis Presley’s discography will accompany ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,’ Baz Luhrmann’s new film featuring unreleased concert performances next month.
It’s the first new release Friday of 2026, and we’ve got a round-up of the big catalogue titles, including an audiophile edition of an early Doobie Brothers title, live sets from Van Halen and Pavarotti (separately…!) and more
Release Round-Up: Week of January 9 - The Second Disc
Welcome to our first Release Round-Up of 2026, featuring a selection of the new titles available today. As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The Doobie Brothers, The Captain & M...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM
It’s the first new release Friday of 2026, and we’ve got a round-up of the big catalogue titles, including an audiophile edition of an early Doobie Brothers title, live sets from Van Halen and Pavarotti (separately…!) and more
The new year means new vinyl releases from Rhino as part of their Start Your Ear Off Right annual promotion. Over 30 titles, including The Monkees, John Coltrane, Utopia, Ramones and Squeeze, will be available exclusively at indie record stores. Here's the full list!
Woke Up with a Monster: Rhino's Start Your Ear Off Right Titles Run the Gamut - The Second Disc
Why wait for Record Store Day? Rhino continues their January tradition of "Start Your Ear Off Right" with just over three dozen exclusive vinyl titles being released through January at independent rec...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The new year means new vinyl releases from Rhino as part of their Start Your Ear Off Right annual promotion. Over 30 titles, including The Monkees, John Coltrane, Utopia, Ramones and Squeeze, will be available exclusively at indie record stores. Here's the full list!
One of the first big box sets from Universal this year - out in the U.K. - is a 6CD expansion of the early works of The Style Council, Paul Weller's new band after the breakup of The Jam. It features dozens of previously unreleased demos, outtakes and live tracks.
The Best Thing: The Style Council's Debut Gets Box Set Expansion - The Second Disc
More than 40 years after Paul Weller introduced a new phase of his musical work as part of the genre-hopping Style Council, a forthcoming box set will dive deep into their first few years of work, com...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM
One of the first big box sets from Universal this year - out in the U.K. - is a 6CD expansion of the early works of The Style Council, Paul Weller's new band after the breakup of The Jam. It features dozens of previously unreleased demos, outtakes and live tracks.
Here's a few notable recent SHM-CD releases, including 'Wicked,' @brucespringsteen.net (with a bonus live set) and Simon & Garfunkel!
Japan Reissue Round-Up: "Wicked: The Soundtrack," Bruce Springsteen, Simon and Garfunkel - The Second Disc
Today, we're taking a look at three unique 2025 reissues from Japan! Back on December 5, we shared news that John Powell and Stephen Schwartz's instrumental score to the blockbuster sequel Wicked: For...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Here's a few notable recent SHM-CD releases, including 'Wicked,' @brucespringsteen.net (with a bonus live set) and Simon & Garfunkel!
Coming in March from Edsel Records: a multi-disc box set showcasing the early studio and live work of Rainbow—the first in a planned archival series devoted to Ritchie Blackmore’s group 🌈🎶🤘
A Light in the Black: Edsel Kicks Off New Rainbow Reissue Campaign - The Second Disc
The new year will see renewed catalogue activity around Ritchie Blackmore's acclaimed work with Rainbow, kicking off in the spring with a new box set from Edsel. The Temple of the King 1975-1976, avai...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Coming in March from Edsel Records: a multi-disc box set showcasing the early studio and live work of Rainbow—the first in a planned archival series devoted to Ritchie Blackmore’s group 🌈🎶🤘
A three-volume set of score manuscripts from George Martin’s archive, published by @curvebender.bsky.social and spanning 1965 to 2006, will commemorate the legendary producer’s centennial year.
All Together Now: New Book, Audio Set Preserves George Martin's Archival Manuscripts - The Second Disc
Even with a recent wave of new Beatles Anthology material - both on record and in a remastered version of the multi-part documentary on Disney+ - it appears there's always something new to learn about...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM
A three-volume set of score manuscripts from George Martin’s archive, published by @curvebender.bsky.social and spanning 1965 to 2006, will commemorate the legendary producer’s centennial year.
Our first Weekend Stream of the year showcases new-to-digital music from Peter Gabriel, Motörhead, Rita Jean Bodine, TV legend Mike Post, a pioneering female rap group, and unreleased albums from the ‘70s!
The Weekend Stream: January 3, 2026 - The Second Disc
Welcome back, from holiday break, to 2026's first edition of The Weekend Stream, The Second Disc's review of notable catalogue titles (and some new ones, too!) making digital debuts! We're starting in...
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January 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Our first Weekend Stream of the year showcases new-to-digital music from Peter Gabriel, Motörhead, Rita Jean Bodine, TV legend Mike Post, a pioneering female rap group, and unreleased albums from the ‘70s!
Hi! It’s us, The Second Disc, your (hopefully) favorite website for reissued and remastered music of all genres. We keep forgetting to use this account but our goal is to change that in 2026! It’s always nice to talk about music with you.
January 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Hi! It’s us, The Second Disc, your (hopefully) favorite website for reissued and remastered music of all genres. We keep forgetting to use this account but our goal is to change that in 2026! It’s always nice to talk about music with you.
From Danny Wilson to Sing Street, Scottish songwriter Gary Clark remains a favorite of anyone with an ear for a meaningful melody. Ahead of @cherryredrecords.bsky.social's Complete Danny Wilson box set, TSD had a lengthy chat with him about his past, present and future.
Never Gonna Be the Same: A Conversation with Gary Clark of Danny Wilson - The Second Disc
The best known hit of his band begins with "Everything is wonderful / being here is heavenly..." and perhaps no line better sums up the experience of hearing a song by Gary Clark. The Scottish singer/...
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May 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
From Danny Wilson to Sing Street, Scottish songwriter Gary Clark remains a favorite of anyone with an ear for a meaningful melody. Ahead of @cherryredrecords.bsky.social's Complete Danny Wilson box set, TSD had a lengthy chat with him about his past, present and future.
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Last year’s ’Dearly Beloved: A Prince Songbook’ was one of my favorite catalog music releases last year. In honor of Prince’s passing nine years ago, I present a new chat at @theseconddisc.bsky.social with Adam Mattera, who put the set together for @cherryredrecords.bsky.social
Oooh, This I Need: Adam Mattera Talks 'Dearly Beloved: A Prince Songbook' - The Second Disc
Last year, The Second Disc had nothing but good things to say about Dearly Beloved: A Prince Songbook, Cherry Red's triple-disc tribute to the music of Prince. The set told a story of The Artist's mas...
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April 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Last year’s ’Dearly Beloved: A Prince Songbook’ was one of my favorite catalog music releases last year. In honor of Prince’s passing nine years ago, I present a new chat at @theseconddisc.bsky.social with Adam Mattera, who put the set together for @cherryredrecords.bsky.social
Rhino's unwavering commitment to archiving the Grateful Dead leads to a new box set of hours of unreleased live material to mark their 60th anniversary.
Attics of My Life: Grateful Dead Mark 60 Years with Massive Box of Unreleased Live Performances - The Second Disc
It's little surprise that Rhino is going all-out for the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. The label today announced a 60CD box set due this spring that will premiere material from some 20 shows ...
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March 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Rhino's unwavering commitment to archiving the Grateful Dead leads to a new box set of hours of unreleased live material to mark their 60th anniversary.
Tributes to Dolly Parton’s husband and Kenny Rogers kick off The Weekend Stream.
The Weekend Stream: March 8, 2025 - The Second Disc
Welcome to another edition of The Weekend Stream, The Second Disc's review of notable catalogue titles (and some new ones, too!) making digital debuts. This week's offerings are particularly reflectiv...
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March 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Tributes to Dolly Parton’s husband and Kenny Rogers kick off The Weekend Stream.
Tangerine Dream’s breakthrough album ‘Phaedra’ was included with a boatload of bonus material in a 2019 box set. That material gets a box of its own in April.
Moments of a Visionary: Tangerine Dream Plan 'Phaedra' 50th Anniversary Box - The Second Disc
Tangerine Dream's breakthrough album will be celebrated in a box set that features a host of audiovisual material taken from a bigger box set. Virgin/UMR will reissue the German group's 1974 hit Phaed...
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March 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Tangerine Dream’s breakthrough album ‘Phaedra’ was included with a boatload of bonus material in a 2019 box set. That material gets a box of its own in April.
Looking for a great way to explore and honor the late Roy Ayers? This recent 3CD set offers five of Roy Ayers Ubiquity’s classic albums.
Baby, You Give Me a Feeling: Robinsongs Collects Five Albums from Roy Ayers' Ubiquity - The Second Disc
Last evening, TSD learned that jazz legend Roy Ayers had passed away at the age of 84. Prior to the sad news, we had completed and scheduled this news item on Cherry Red and Robinsongs' recent collec...
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March 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Looking for a great way to explore and honor the late Roy Ayers? This recent 3CD set offers five of Roy Ayers Ubiquity’s classic albums.
Rhino has been expanding the Grateful Dead universe with expanded reissues of albums by the band's stalwart collaborator Robert Hunter. The latest, an expansion of 1975's 'Tiger Rose,' is due this spring.
Last Flash of Rock 'n Roll: Rhino Remasters, Expands Robert Hunter's "Tiger Rose" - The Second Disc
Following last year's expanded reissue of Grateful Dead collaborator Robert Hunter's Tales of the Great Rum Runners, the late lyricist is once again being celebrated by Rhino with a new deluxe edition...
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March 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Rhino has been expanding the Grateful Dead universe with expanded reissues of albums by the band's stalwart collaborator Robert Hunter. The latest, an expansion of 1975's 'Tiger Rose,' is due this spring.
Three very different (but very worthwhile) film and TV soundtracks are coming to vinyl next month.
Soundtrack Watch: 'Hook,' 'Goofy' and 'Lost' Make Vinyl Appearances in April - The Second Disc
Fans of soundtrack reissues on vinyl have three very different titles to potentially look forward to in April: a mid-'90s Disney animated flick, a crown jewel in John Williams' discography, an a belov...
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March 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Three very different (but very worthwhile) film and TV soundtracks are coming to vinyl next month.
A quarter century after its release, ‘Millennium 2.0’ will celebrate the Backstreet Boys’ crowning achievement as a boy band, with 13 rare and unreleased tracks (including, finally, the original lyrics to “I Want It That Way”!)
Larger Than Life: Backstreet Boys Reboot 'Millennium' with Bonus Disc - The Second Disc
A new reissue from Legacy Recordings - one with an extremely long lead time - will revisit the ascendance of the Backstreet Boys to the top of a crop of late '90s and early '00s boy bands. The quintet...
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March 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A quarter century after its release, ‘Millennium 2.0’ will celebrate the Backstreet Boys’ crowning achievement as a boy band, with 13 rare and unreleased tracks (including, finally, the original lyrics to “I Want It That Way”!)