classic albums Archives

Queen celebrate 50 years of A Night At The Opera, the album that secured their future and delivered Bohemian Rhapsody.

The Rolling Stones’ Stripped turns 30, celebrating the 1995 album’s raw club recordings and acoustic studio sessions that reshaped the band’s legacy.

Smokey Robinson And The Miracles mark the 60th anniversary of ‘Going To A Go Go’, the Motown classic that delivered four iconic singles and cemented Robinson as a soul pioneer.

Metallica’s current tour doubles as a living history of heavy metal, spanning songs from Kill ’Em All (1983) through to 72 Seasons (2023).

Elton John’s Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy turns 50. The landmark 1975 album that charted Elton and Bernie Taupin’s early struggles is being reissued with demos, live recordings, and the classic hits Someone Saved My Life Tonight and Philadelphia Freedom.

Roxy Music’s Siren turns 50. Released in 1975, the album’s sleek art-rock style, iconic cover featuring Jerry Hall, and hit single Love Is The Drug cemented its place in rock history.

Elton John’s Rock Of The Westies turns 50, marking half a century since the 1975 album topped the Billboard chart and introduced a fresh new band sound.

Split Enz commemorate the 50th anniversary of Mental Notes with ENZyclopedia Volumes One & Two, a career-spanning collection of remasters, rare tracks and new mixes curated by the band.

Neil Young’s Tonight’s The Night turns 50 with a deluxe edition that revisits the raw 1973 sessions that defined one of rock’s most emotional albums.

Little Feat’s The Last Record Album celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking a turning point in the band’s career and the enduring legacy of Lowell George.

Paul Simon’s Still Crazy After All These Years celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades since the release of one of pop’s most sophisticated and reflective albums.

Forty years on, INXS’ Listen Like Thieves returns as a 40th Anniversary Edition with remastered sound, Dolby Atmos mix and rare recordings from 1985–86.

Simply Red’s debut album Picture Book turns 40. Released in 1985, the album introduced Mick Hucknall’s powerful voice to the world and featured the timeless hit Holding Back The Years.

Tom Waits’ 1985 masterpiece Rain Dogs celebrates its 40th anniversary this week. With songs like “Downtown Train” and “Time,” and featuring Keith Richards on guitar, the album redefined his career and left a lasting mark on music.

The Rolling Stones are celebrating nearly 50 years of Black and Blue with a definitive reissue featuring unreleased recordings, rare concert footage, Steven Wilson remixes, and a limited marbled vinyl edition.

Ray Charles’ legendary 1970 album Love Country Style is set to return for the first time in more than 50 years as part of the ongoing Tangerine Master Series, a carefully curated collection of reissues celebrating the 17x GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, pianist, and producer. The album will be released on Friday, October 24.

Drive-By Truckers will revisit one of the most important records in their catalogue this November with the release of The Definitive Decoration Day. Out November 14, 2025, via New West Records, the 4-LP box set gives the 2003 classic a fresh life, remixed by original producer David Barbe, remastered by Greg Calbi, and cut at Abbey Road Studios.

The Hoodoo Gurus are gearing up to celebrate one of the defining moments of their career. This October, the band will mark the 40th anniversary of their landmark second album Mars Needs Guitars! with a deluxe double-vinyl reissue that captures the essence of 1985 while opening the vaults on long-lost demos and a previously unheard outtake.

Renée Geyer’s self-titled debut album, Renée Geyer, was released in September 1973, marking a pivotal moment in Australian music history. Now, over five decades later, Gil Matthews of Aztec Records has remastered and reissued this seminal work, offering fans both new and old a chance to experience the raw energy and soul of a young artist on the cusp of greatness. This release not only brings back the original tracks but also includes six bonus live recordings from the GTK sessions circa 1973–74, providing a comprehensive look at Geyer’s early career.