Vinyl in 2026: The 10 Releases Every Collector Should Know
The 10 vinyl releases collectors should watch in 2026 — Gorillaz, the Bowie reissue campaign, Pharcyde's 30th-anniversary pressing, Blue Note Tone Poets and more.
Top Releases to Watch
- Gorillaz — The Mountain (March 20) - Ninth studio album on KONG label.
- David Bowie — Massive Reissue Campaign - Signature albums and live recordings.
- The Pharcyde — Labcabincalifornia (30th Anniversary) - J Dilla production at its finest.
- Social Distortion — Born to Kill (May) - First new album in 15 years.
- Madonna — The Confessions Tour (RSD) - Starburst pink/purple splatter vinyl.
- Steely Dan — Alive in America - First vinyl release of their live album.
- Slipknot — Look Outside Your Window - Finally sees official release.
- Pavement — Perfect Sound Forever (RSD) - First-ever repress on white vinyl.
- Paramore — All We Know Is Falling - Double vinyl reissue.
- Blue Note Tone Poet Series - Top-tier audiophile jazz pressings.
It’s a great time to be a vinyl collector — but also a pricey one. Limited editions and scarcity drive values. What’s your holy grail release this year?
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