INDISPENSABLE REISSUES & COLLECTIONS
November 2024
by Kristine England
November 30, 2024
Rage Against the Machine
Democratic National Convention 2000 (Vinyl Reissue)
When lead singer Zack de la Rocha proclaimed that “our democracy has been hijacked” during a protest concert in LA coinciding with the quadrennial DNC gathering, he sent a warning about the state of politics in the US that was sadly prescient. The six song set is being reissued on 180g Window Pane Clear vinyl especially for Record Store Day.
FEATURED TRACK: All of them
The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono
The Beatles
Beatles fans who have worn out their vinyl can rejoice. Seven titles have been reissued in a box set entitled The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono, encompassing releases from January 1964 to March 1965. Each album will also be released separately, except The Beatles Story. The box includes 180 gram vinyl LPs Analog Cut from the original mono masters (or 13 CDs if you prefer).
FEATURED TRACKS: “Tell Me Why/ If I Fell/ I Should Have Known Better”
Iron Maiden
Powerslave + Somewhere In Time (Vinyl Reissues)
Forty years after its release, the album that sits comfortably in Rolling Stone’s Top 50 metal albums is being reissued on zoetrope picture disc. Powerslave is Iron Maiden’s third studio album and first with Bruce Dickinson. Dickinson’s arrival brought great success to the group, which followed up two years later with Somewhere in Town, also being reissued on yellow vinyl with tour lenticular. Both releases were remastered in 2025.
FEATURED TRACK: “2 Minutes To Midnight”
Violent Femmes
Considered a precursor to the rise of alt-country, the Violent Femmes’ 1984 follow-up to its influential and wildly popular eponymous debut. While reviews were mixed at the time, after the benefit of hindsight, Hallowed Ground is now hailed as an overlooked gem. Many songs became staples of the band’s live performances. Released on standard vinyl along with standard vinyl, the record also comes with four limited edition variants: green Smoke, orange Smoke azure, and onyx.
FEATURED TRACK: “Country Death Song”
Echo & The Bunnymen
What Are You Going To Do With Your Life? (Vinyl Reissue)
Twenty-five years after its initial release, Echo & the Bunnymen’s eighth studio album is being issued on vinyl by London Records. A departure from the band’s early sound, the 1999 record features the London Metropolitan Orchestra and Fun Lovin' Criminals. Fully remastered, the album is available on either crystal clear vinyl and or limited edition rust orange vinyl.
FEATURED TRACK: “Rust”