Vinyl in 2026: The 10 Releases Every Collector Should Know

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Top Releases to Watch

  1. Gorillaz — The Mountain (March 20) - Ninth studio album on KONG label.
    1. David Bowie — Massive Reissue Campaign - Signature albums and live recordings.
    1. The Pharcyde — Labcabincalifornia (30th Anniversary) - J Dilla production at its finest.
    1. Social Distortion — Born to Kill (May) - First new album in 15 years.
    1. Madonna — The Confessions Tour (RSD) - Starburst pink/purple splatter vinyl.
    1. Steely Dan — Alive in America - First vinyl release of their live album.
    1. Slipknot — Look Outside Your Window - Finally sees official release.
    1. Pavement — Perfect Sound Forever (RSD) - First-ever repress on white vinyl.
    1. Paramore — All We Know Is Falling - Double vinyl reissue.
    1. Blue Note Tone Poet Series - Top-tier audiophile jazz pressings.
  11. It's a great time to be a vinyl collector — but also a pricey one. Limited editions and scarcity drive values. What's your holy grail release this year?

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