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Nick Drake’s *Five Leaves Left* receives a four-disc box set, featuring remastered audio, demos, and alternate takes of the 1969 album.
Talking Heads’ *More Songs About Buildings and Food* launches as a super deluxe edition with Blu-ray audio, showcasing art rock and new wave clarity.
Madonna’s *Veronica Electronica* revives her experimental *Ray of Light* remixes on vinyl, blending ambient beats with electronic dance arrangements.
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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.