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" Murder Was the Case ". This has never been on vinyl before, and this Record Store Day 2025 release has exceptional audio quality, new artwork, an OBI side strip, a cardboard jacket, a printed inner sleeve, and Bright Purple Translucent vinyl.
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THIN LIZZY Jailbreak( Alternate Version)( Mercury)
Jailbreak was released in March 1976 and was seen as the band’ s breakthrough album in America, reaching # 18 on the Billboard chart and Top 10 in the UK. This Record Store Day 2025 release pulls together alternate versions from the acclaimed 1976 boxset onto one LP, which replicates the original album in order( where possible), showcasing the band’ s musical genius. It also arrives in an alternate sleeve.
SAXON Wheels of Steel( 45th Anniversary Edition)( BMG)
To celebrate its 45th anniversary, this expanded edition of Saxon’ s seminal album Wheels of Steel includes a bonus live album recorded at the Donington Monsters of Rock 1980, which has never before been available on vinyl. This 2 x LP set is pressed on red and blue color vinyl exclusively for Record Store Day 2025 for these NWOBHM Pioneers.
SNOOP DOGG The Jamaican Episode( LMLR)
The Doggfather ' s epic 2001 concert at Reggae Sunfest in Jamaica includes all his iconic tracks, from " Gin and Juice " to
WILLIE DIXON Dixon, Willie( Culture Factory)
Grammy Award-Winner, Blues Hall of Fame, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame- Next to Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon is recognized as the most influential person to shape the post – World War II sound of the Chicago blues. What Happened to My Blues is considered one of Willie Dixon ' s finest albums as a group leader. This vinyl package includes an OBI side strip, cardboard jacket, printed inner sleeve, and bright orange vinyl.
THE BLASTERS An American Music Story: The Complete Studio Recordings 1979-1985( Liberation Hall)
The Blasters are one of the bedrock acts that formed the template for the " Americana " music movement in the 1980s. Since their inception in 1979, the core members of the band have been Phil Alvin and his younger brother, principal songwriter and guitarist Dave Alvin, drummer Bill Bateman and bassist John Bazz.
The box set consists of the band ' s four studio albums-- American Music, The Blasters, Non Fiction and Hard Line-- along with a bonus disc of rarities. The 5 LP set is packaged inside a hard cover slip case box with a 24-page book featuring extensive liner notes by music journalist Chris Morris and interviews with the band members. Includes rare photos from the band ' s personal collection with memorabilia and collector ' s item images, along with a rare promotional poster for the Non Fiction album. The hand-numbered set will be limited to 1,000 copies and available only in the US. A must have for fans of the legendary American music band