June 1st, 2026
Mack Avenue Music Group & Two Lions Records Announce Limited Edition Oscar Peterson "World Tour" 6 180g LP Box Set Preferred pricing + free gifts June 1-June 8th only! *By: Tracking Angle
June 1, 2026: Continuing the celebration of Oscar Peterson’s centennial, Mack Avenue Music Group and Two Lions Records have announced their most expansive collection of work from the renowned pianist titled World Tour, a limited edition, 6-LP 180-gram vinyl box set due out August 28. The collection celebrates the “Maharaja Of The Keyboard” with five never-before-heard live performances and a TV studio recording, spanning across nearly three decades, and is accompanied... Read More
May 28th, 2026
KLAUDIO To Launch New 200U Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine at Vienna High End also new, autoloader that can accommodate 7", 10" and 12" recordsBy: Tracking Angle
KLAUDIO will debut at Vienna High End (June 4-7) the KD-CLN- LP200U—a new ultrasonic record cleaning machine capable of auto-sensing and cleaning 7", 10" and 12" records using only water—no chemical additives necessary.Also new is the KD-ATL-RCMO5 ver.2 a 5 disc loader that queues up 5 records of any size (7,10,12 inch) and automatically replaces and washes them sequentially. The unit is a simple "bolt-on" device using a pair of... Read More
The Electric Recording Company just announced its version of The Doors L.A. Woman limited to 450 copies at £395 each. I know people complain about the price but usually by the time I publish the news, which just arrived in my inbox, they are sold out. So if you want one, best to try now. Will it be better than the UHQR? Can't say, but it surely will be different. Read More
May 25th, 2026
Neil Young Drops Four Key '90s Classic Titles VINYL AND CD EDITIONS FROM HIS OFFICIAL RELEASE SERIES (ORS) VOL.6 AVAILABLE NOW VIA REPRISE RECORDSBy: Tracking Angle
May 22, 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) – Today, Neil Young returns to his Official Release Series (ORS) with the next installment of four classic titles from the 1990s. Last September we released the CD and vinyl box sets for ORS Vol 6: Discs 26, 27, 28 & 29 comprised of HARVEST MOON, UNPLUGGED, SLEEPS WITH ANGELS and MIRROR BALL Today on May 22, each of these titles are available now as individual vinyl and CD editions via Reprise Records. Each of these seminal 90s-era... Read More
May 21st, 2026
Definitive Sound Series Gets Retail Store Distribution and Announces New Titles Seven Titles from the Audiophile One Step Series Arrive at Independent Record Stores June 26 Upcoming Releases Include A Perfect Circle, Marvin Gaye, and HoleBy: Tracking Angle
LOS ANGELES, CA — May 20, 2026 – Interscope-Capitol Records today announces that seven titles from its acclaimed Definitive Sound Series (DSS) will arrive at independent record stores nationwide June 26, marking the premium audiophile line’s first expansion beyond direct-to-consumer. The initial wave of titles, released in succession since last fall, spans genres and generations, underscoring the breadth of the series. Titles arriving at indie retail stores include:... Read More
May 15th, 2026
Next Three From Rhino High Fidelity All Girl Talk Joni, Cher, DustyBy: Tracking Angle
LOS ANGELES – Rhino High Fidelity (Rhino Hi-Fi) continues its premium audiophile series with a trio of celebrated albums from Dusty Springfield, Cher, and Joni Mitchell. The latest installment of the limited-edition vinyl reissue series features Dusty in Memphis, 3614 Jackson Highway, and Court and Spark.
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May 14th, 2026
Announcing The Inaugural VINYL SUMMIT, Celebrating 40 Years of Acoustic Sounds, October 15-18, 2026 A Landmark Gathering of Craft, Community & Analog Sound in Salina, KansasBy: Michael Fremer
May 14th – Salina, KS – From October 15-18, 2026, Acoustic Sounds will host the inaugural Vinyl Summit, a landmark gathering at the center of the analog universe, inviting audiophiles, vinyl collectors and dealers into an immersive, four-day experience at the helm of high-fidelity sound. Featuring a behind-the-scenes look at Acoustic Sounds production scale, record fair, hifi show, and world-class live performances in multiple venues, The Vinyl Summit marks 40 years of Acoustic Sounds, celebrating the past, present, and future of audio excellence. Watch the exclusive interview with Chad about this event.
Read MoreMay 13th, 2026
Audio-Technica Expands VM95 Series with New AT-VM95EBK Cartridge and AT-VM95EBK/H Combo Kit in Sleek Black Finish high value super low cost cartridge seriesBy: Tracking Angle
STOW, OH, May 6, 2026 — Audio-Technica is expanding its acclaimed VM95 Series lineup with the introduction of the AT-VM95EBK Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge and the AT-VM95EBK/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit. Featuring the same high-performance design as the popular AT-VM95E and AT-VM95E/H models, these products join the pre-existing AT-VMN95EBK stylus in a refined black finish for a cohesive, polished look.The AT-VM95EBK brings the proven VM95 Series engineering into a... Read More
May 13th, 2026
UberLight™ Launches “The Light Behind Great Listening” an interesting connection: over the next six months, Reliable will partner with some of the most respected brands in the audio industry, including SME, Thorens, Clearaudio, Nagra, and othersBy: Tracking Angle
Press Release: UberLight™ Launches “The Light Behind Great Listening”[Toronto, Canada] – Reliable Corporation is proud to announce the launch of “The Light Behind Great Listening”, a new global campaign for the UberLight™ Frame, the premium task light designed specifically for vinyl enthusiasts and high-end audio systems. Over the next six months, Reliable will partner with some of the most respected brands in the audio industry, including SME, Thorens, Clearaudio,... Read More
May 10th, 2026
Daryl Wilson Debuts the Autobiography Loudspeaker at JS Audio Jacob Heilbrunn reportsBy: Jacob Heilbrunn
For several decades, JS Audio has been a leading purveyor of stereo equipment in the Washington, DC area. The JS refers to the late Joe Stromick, who originally founded the store and was an impassioned and unforgettable figure. It is now owned and run by an intrepid band of brothers—David, Steven and Jason Kennedy—who regularly hold events featuring new gear. This Saturday they invited their customers to a new one that held a special promise.It featured Daryl Wilson,... Read More
May 8th, 2026
Chadie Does Dallas With ZZ Top's "Tres Hombres" UHQR—At Audio Concepts May 16th! three sessions: at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM reserve your spot now!By: Michael Fremer
The vinyl faithful show up in large numbers when Chad Kassem comes to town to play records at an audio store. They know they are in for good music, good sound and inimitable Chad stories. ZZ Top's Tres Hombres just released as a UHQR will be a highlight but Chad will be bringing a whole lot of other records to Dallas' Audio Concepts on May 16th, including some probably not yet released and he'll be playing those too.I participated in one of these Chad... Read More
May 4th, 2026
iFi Launches ZEN Air Phono 2 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier the latest evolution of iFi's entry-level phono stage costs $129By: Tracking Angle
Southport, UK, April 30th, 2026– iFi audio unveils the ZEN Air Phono 2, the latest evolution of their entry-level phono stage. A growing audience is eager to experience the joys of classic vinyl listening, and they deserve to hear it as intended. The ZEN Air Phono 2 provides a drastically improved listening experience compared to the built-in phono stages of record players and amplifiers, offering an ultra-low noise floor for enhanced detail, and a precise RIAA EQ for... Read More
May 4th, 2026
New "Miles '56: The Prestige Recordings" Box Set Honors 70th Anniversary of '56 Prestige Recordings selections from Cookin’, Relaxin’, Workin’, Steamin’, and beyond, the collection arrives in tandem with Miles' centennialBy: Tracking Angle
Los Angeles, CA (April 16, 2026)—Craft Recordings continues its year-long centennial celebration of one of the 20th century’s most important cultural icons—trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Miles Davis—with a brand-new box set, Miles ’56: The Prestige Recordings. Building upon Craft’s GRAMMY® Award-winning Miles ‘55 release, this latest collection focuses on Davis’ 1956 sessions for Prestige Records, which resulted in such landmark albums as Cookin’, Relaxin’,... Read More
May 4th, 2026
Mahler Symphony No. 5 Reference Recordings Latest Release from Sir Donald Runnicles and the Grand Teton Music Festival OrchestraBy: Paul Seydor
Reference Recordings is one of the premier audiophile labels that regularly records classical music by contemporary artists in new performances. This Mahler Fifth is the second release in the label's exciting new partnership with the Grand Teton Music Festival. Formats are streaming at several resolutions, hybrid SACD/CD multi-channel and stereo.
Read MoreApril 24th, 2026
Rhino High Fidelity Announces "Workingman's Dead" on Vinyl and R2R Tape ever notice the fake smokestacks?By: Tracking Angle
(April 24, 2026 - Los Angeles, CA) On June 14, 1970, the Grateful Dead released Workingman’s Dead, an album that was unlike anything they’d ever done, one that showed the world a new side of the Dead. It was clearly the same band as before, but now with a distinctly different sound and approach to the music, pivoting from psychedelic improvisation to folk-rock storytelling for the “everyman,” as the album’s title suggests. Today, Rhino High Fidelitypresents new... Read More
April 24th, 2026
Don Henley's "The End of the Innocence" Gets a 2 LP AAA Reissue cut by Chris BellmanBy: Tracking Angle
(Press release): (April 17, 2026 - Los Angeles, CA) As the Eagles continue “The Long Goodbye” tour with upcoming performances at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and stadiums, Universal Music Enterprises has announced a vinyl and digital reissue of Don Henley’s 6x platinum solo album The End Of The Innocence on June 5, 2026. The album is newly remastered from the original analog tapes (cut from tapes by Chris Bellman, and pressed at Precision_ed.) and will... Read More
April 17th, 2026
Vinylphyle Series Does a Yin Yang With Gang Starr and Flying Burrito Brothers Titles one from tape, one form U-MaticBy: Tracking Angle
Los Angeles – April 17, 2026 – Though worlds apart sonically, Gang Starr’s Hard To Earn and The Flying Burrito Brothers’ The Gilded Palace of Sin exemplify Vinylphyle’s mission to deliver essential albums across genres with uncompromising sound quality and packaging. Available to order today exclusively via uDiscover Music, both titles are presented in definitive audiophile editions that honor their enduring influence and legacy.The release of The Gilded Palace of Sin... Read More
April 17th, 2026
Next Verve Vault Audiophile Vinyl Reissues Announced by Verve Label Group and UMe all Ryan K Smith remastered from original analog tapesBy: Tracking Angle
(press release) Los Angeles – April 17, 2026 – Launched last year to widespread acclaim, Verve Label Group and UMe are thrilled to continue their Verve Vault series in 2026 with an extensive slate of releases, highlighting landmark jazz albums and rare treasures from the deep catalogs of Verve, Impulse!, Mercury, Decca and related imprints. The audiophile vinyl reissue series offers definitive, all-analog 180-gram vinyl pressings newly mastered from the original... Read More