Weekly Release Round-Up: January 30 – The Second Disc
Smith, The Ramones, Television, Blondie, Talking Heads, and Suicide made an impact on music history. The box includes a 32-page booklet with full annotation and an introductory essay by Lenny Kaye. Read more here.
I Love the 80s: The Third Box of Hits (Cherry Red)
After two successful volumes, Cherry Red returns with I Love the 80s: The Third Box of Hits. This 80-track, 4CD set features hit songs from the 1980s across a variety of genres. From artists like Duran Duran, Cyndi Lauper, The Police, and Whitney Houston, this compilation spans the decade with favorites like “Hungry Like The Wolf,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “Every Breath You Take,” and “How Will I Know.” Make sure to check out this stunning collection of ’80s hits. Read more here.
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Various Artists, Munster Records: The Singles Collection (Munster) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada)
Named for the iconic Munster Koach, Munster Records was established in Barcelona in the early ’80s. Its mission was clear: to promote underground alternative music. This 3CD collection celebrates the label’s singles output, which included bands like The Pandoras, Spacemen 3, The Scientists, The Fuzztones, and The Cramps. The box set is a treasure trove of garage rock, punk, and indie from the ’70s and ’80s. Read more here.
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That’s a wrap for our final January Release Round-Up! With an impressive array of reissues, box sets, and compilations across a variety of genres, there’s something for every music fan. Don’t miss out on these exciting releases from some of music’s biggest names. Thank you for joining us for another edition of our Release Round-Up. Stay tuned for more news and updates on upcoming releases!