Analogue Productions And QRP Celebrate Acoustic Sounds' 40th Anniversary With 40 Title Launch

In partnership with Rhino records

Analogue Productions unveils a new partnership with Rhino Records for 2026 and beyond: The Acoustic Sounds 40th Anniversary Series. Building on the success of the Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series, Analogue Productions and Rhino have partnered once again to bring iconic recordings from Warner Music Group’s storied catalog to vinyl, pressed at Quality Record Pressings (QRP) in Salina, Kansas.

Beginning this January, the series will deliver two meticulously produced albums per month, spanning the archives of Warner Records, Reprise, Sire, Atlantic Records and more. For customers who want to subscribe to the entire 40 album series, the initial 400 LPs off of the press will be numbered and reserved for these customers, and for each release they will receive their album with the same number.

Ahead of Acoustic Sounds’ 40th Anniversary in 2026, the series launches today with two of Van Morrison’s most celebrated albums: Astral Weeks (1968) and Moondance (1970). Pre-order here.

Following the debut installment, two new titles will be released each month, beginning in March 2026. The full series encompasses 40 titles, with a complete list still to be announced, featuring albums from America, Genesis, Foghat, Gordon Lightfoot, Little Feat, The Meters, Ry Cooder, the Ramones, and many more – capturing the essence of classic  popular music in stunning sonic detail.

Every album in the series is cut at 45 RPM and pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, delivering exceptional clarity, depth, and dynamic range, with select titles also available on SACD. Each title is mastered from the original analog master tapes — or the best available source — by top mastering engineers, including Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Labin Salina, Kansas. Series subscribers who sign up for the initial numbered edition of 400, will also enjoy free shipping within the continental United States. Subscribers receive the same numbered edition for every release, creating a cohesive, highly collectible set. Non-numbered editions will be available individually once subscription allocations are fulfilled. 

Forthcoming releases include:

Van Morrison – Astral Weeks

Van Morrison – Moondance

America – America

America – Homecoming

Foghat – Foghat

Genesis – Wind & Wuthering (3 LPs)

George Benson – Breezin’

Gordon Lightfoot – Sundown

Gram Parsons – Grievous Angel

John David Souther – Black Rose

  KC & The Sunshine Band – KC & The Sunshine Band

Little Feat – Sailin’ Shoes

Little Feat – Dixie Chicken

The Meters – Rejuvenation

The Meters – Fire On The Bayou

Montrose – Montrose

Ry Cooder – Paradise & Lunch

Ry Cooder – Chicken Skin Music

Ry Cooder – Paris, Texas

Ramones – Ramones

Seals & Crofts – Summer Breeze

Seals & Crofts – Diamond Girl

Tony Joe White – Tony Joe White

Van Morrison – His Street Band And The Choir

 To reserve a subscription and guarantee numbered copies, email subscriptions@acousticsounds.com 

Prepayment is required to secure a numbered subscription.

 From the warmth of analog mastering to the precision of 45 RPM playback, The AP 40 Audiophile Series reflects a shared passion for authenticity, quality, and musical heritage. With Rhino’s unmatched access to Warner Music Group’s archives and Analogue Productions’ uncompromising standards, this series celebrates the art of listening — bringing timeless music to life exactly as it was meant to be heard. This series also kicks off the 40th Anniversary of Acoustic Sounds, with more exciting events and offerings to be announced throughout 2026.