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National Album Day, initiated in 2018, celebrates vinyl releases, featuring a diverse selection of albums across genres and eras, highlighting the enduring appeal of physical music formats.
This year's theme, "Rock," includes notable releases like Badfinger's "Magic Christian Music" (first vinyl pressing since 1996) and The Coral's "The Invisible Invasion" (first pressing in 20 years).
Highlights include expanded editions with rare content, such as Ghost's "Meloria" 10th Anniversary 2LP set featuring additional tracks and unique collectibles.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

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* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.