New CD, DVD and Blu-ray releases





Browse the April 2013 diary below to keep up to date on the latest music CD, DVD and Blu-ray releases.

Check the New Releases archive for music CD, DVD and Blu-ray releases from previous months.

Highlights for April include:

  • Deluxe editions of Transvision Vamp’s “Pop Art” and “Velveteen” (2 Apr)
  • “The Eagles – The Studio Albums 1972-1979” 6-CD box set (2 Apr) and “History of the Eagles” DVD and Blu-ray (30 Apr)
  • OMD’s brand new “English Electric” album in standard, deluxe and vinyl editions (9 Apr)
  • Deluxe 2-CD edition of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ “Kaya” (23 Apr)
  • Iggy & The Stooges’ new album “Ready to Die” on CD and vinyl (30 Apr)
  • Deep Purple’s new album “Now What?!” in standard, deluxe and vinyl editions (30 Apr).
 Apr 2013

2 Apr
(US)

26 Mar
(CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

The Eagles

The Eagles - The Studio Albums 1972-1979

The Studio Albums 1972-1979 (6 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

David Bowie

David Bowie - The Next Day Vinyl

The Next Day – Vinyl Deluxe Edition (2 LPs/CD)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Transvision Vamp

Transvision Vamp - Pop Art (Re-Presents)

Pop Art (Re-Presents) (2 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Transvision Vamp

Transvision Vamp - Velveteen (Re-Presents)

Velveteen (Re-Presents) (2 CDs)

2 Apr
(iTunes download)

The Beatles

The Beatles Let It Be... Naked

Let It Be… Naked (Download)

2 Apr
(US/CA/UK)

The Rolling Stones

Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out - Rolling Stones in Concert!  Expanded Edition

Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out – Rolling Stones in Concert! Expanded Edition (3 CDs/DVD)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

29 Apr
(UK)

Martha Reeves & the Vandellas

Martha Reeves & the Vandellas - 50th Anniversary: The Singles Collection - 1962-1972

50th Anniversary: The Singles Collection – 1962-1972 (3 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

29 Apr
(UK)

Four Tops

The Four Tops - 50th Anniversary: The Singles Collection - 1964-1972

50th Anniversary: The Singles Collection – 1962-1972 (3 CDs)

2 Apr
(US)

26 Mar
(CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Caston & Majors

Caston & Majors - Expanded Edition

Caston & Majors – Expanded Edition (CD)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Feb
(UK)

Petula Clark

Petula Clark - Lost In You

Lost In You (CD)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Classic Album Selection

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Classic Album Selection (5 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Uriah Heep

Uriah Heep - Classic Album Selection

Uriah Heep – Classic Album Selection (5 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Status Quo

Status Quo - Classic Album Selection

Status Quo – Classic Album Selection (5 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

J.J. Cale

J.J. Cale - Classic Album Selection

Status Quo – Classic Album Selection (5 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Alexis Korner

Alexis Korner - Roots of UK Rock 'N' Roll

Roots of UK Rock ‘N’ Roll (CD)

2 Apr
(US/CA/UK)

Albert King

Albert King - Born Under a Bad Sign

Born Under a Bad Sign (CD)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

29 Apr
(UK)

BJ Thomas

BJ Thomas - Living Room Sessions

Living Room Sessions (CD)

2 Apr
(US/CA/UK)

Don Rix

Don Nix - Living By The Days

Living By The Days (CD)

2 Apr
(US)

12 Mar
(CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Nancy Wilson

Nancy Wilson - Can't Take My Eyes Off You / Now I'm a Woman

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You / Now I’m a Woman (CD)

2 Apr
(US/UK)

19 Mar
(CA)

Grateful Dead

Grateful Dead - Dick's Picks Vol 24

Dick’s Picks Vol 24 (2 CDs)

2 Apr
(US)

25 Mar
(CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy - Live 2012 O2 Shepherds Bush Empire London

Thin Lizzy – Live 2012 – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London (2 CDs)

2 Apr
(US)

19 Mar
(CA)

18 Mar
(UK)

David Gates

David Gates - Early Years 1962-1967

Early Years 1962-1967 (CD)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Midge Ure

Midge Ure - Works

Midge Ure – Works (2 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Steve Earle

Steve Earle - Copperhead Road

Copperhead Road (LP)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Various artists

Motown Funk - 38 Pipin' Hot Funk Joints

Motown Funk – 38 Pipin’ Hot Funk Joints (2 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Various artists

Backbeats: Crossover To Soul - More Crossover Soul From The 60's and 70's

Backbeats: Crossover To Soul – More Crossover Soul From The 60’s and 70’s (3 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Various artists

Backbeats: Detroit Gold - 70s Soul Grooves From The Motor City

Backbeats: Detroit Gold – 70s Soul Grooves From The Motor City (3 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Various artists

Backbeats: Dance Floor Revolution - 70's Modern Soul Stunners

Backbeats: Dance Floor Revolution – 70’s Modern Soul Stunners (3 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Various artists

Backbeats: Metropolis Stomp Time - Northern Soul From The Big City

Backbeats: Metropolis Stomp Time – Northern Soul From The Big City (3 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Various artists

Backbeats: Lay Back and Chill - More Superior Sensuous Soul

Backbeats: Lay Back and Chill – More Superior Sensuous Soul (3 CDs)

2 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Various artists

Backbeats: Unexploited and Under-Rated  -  Contemporary Soul Gems

Backbeats: Unexploited and Under-Rated – Contemporary Soul Gems (3 CDs)

5 Apr
(US/UK)

16 Apr
(CA)

John Denver

John Denver - Live in the USSR

Live in the USSR (CD)

8 Apr
(US)

1 Mar
(CA)

11 Mar
(UK)

Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison - Anthology

Roy Orbison – Anthology (3 CDs)

8 Apr
(US)

1 Mar
(CA)

11 Mar
(UK)

Andy Williams

Moon River - Andy Williams Box Set

Moon River (3 CDs)

8 Apr
(US)

1 Mar
(CA)

4 Mar
(UK)

Johnny & The Hurricanes

Very Best of Johnny & The Hurricanes

Very Best of Johnny & The Hurricane (2 CDs)

8 Apr
(US)

1 Mar
(CA)

4 Feb
(UK)

Various artists

Stampede - The United Artists Story

Stampede – The United Artists Story (3 CDs)

8 Apr
(US)

1 Mar
(CA)

11 Mar
(UK)

Various artists

Halfway To Paradise - The Epic Records Story

Halfway To Paradise – The Epic Records Story (3 CDs)

8 Apr
(US)

1 Mar
(CA)

4 Mar
(UK)

Various artists

Wild One - The Cameo Parkway Story

Wild One – The Cameo Parkway Story (2 CDs)

8 Apr
(US)

1 Mar
(CA)

4 Mar
(UK)

Various artists

Poetry in Motion - The Cadence Records Story

Poetry in Motion – The Cadence Records Story (2 CDs)

8 Apr
(US)

1 Mar
(CA)

11 Mar
(UK)

Various artists

Teen Scene - Gems From the Fontana Vaults

Teen Scene – Gems From the Fontana Vaults (3 CDs)

8 Apr
(US)

1 Mar
(CA)

25 Feb
(UK)

Various artists

Let Me In - The Pye International Story

Let Me In – The Pye International Story (3 CDs)

8 Apr
(UK)

Various artists

Turn Me Loose - The Chancellor Records Story (1957-1962)

Turn Me Loose – The Chancellor Records Story (1957-1962) (2 CDs)

9 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Feb
(UK)

Jeff Healey

Jeff Healey - As The Years Go Passing By - Live In Germany

As The Years Go Passing By – Live In Germany (3 CDs)

9 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Feb
(UK)

Jeff Healey

Jeff Healey - As The Years Go Passing By - Live In Germany Deluxe Edition

As The Years Go Passing By – Live In Germany Deluxe Edition (3 CDs/2 DVDs)

9 Apr
(US/CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

Todd Rundgren

Todd Rundgren - State

State (CD)

9 Apr
(US/CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

Todd Rundgren

Todd Rundgren - State Deluxe Limited Edition

State – Deluxe Limited Edition (2 CDs)

9 Apr
(US/CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

Paul Anka

Paul Anka - Duets

Paul Anka – Duets (CD)

9 Apr
(US)

2 Apr
(CA)

1 Apr
(UK)

Dave Edmunds

Dave Edmunds - Original Album Classics

Dave Edmunds – Original Album Classics (5 CDs)

9 Apr
(US)

2 Apr
(CA)

1 Apr
(UK)

Hall and Oates

Hall and Oates - Original Album Classics

Hall and Oates – Original Album Classics (5 CDs)

9 Apr
(US)

29 Feb
(CA)

11 Feb
(UK)

Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis - She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye/There Must Be More To Love Than This

She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye/There Must Be More To Love Than This (CD)

9 Apr
(US)

19 Feb
(CA)

4 Feb
(UK)

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Bachman-Turner Overdrive/Bachman-Turner Overdrive II

Bachman-Turner Overdrive/Bachman-Turner Overdrive II (CD)

9 Apr
(US/CA/UK)

Quicksilver Messenger Service

Quicksilver Messenger Service - Live At The Fillmore June 7, 1968

Live At The Fillmore June 7, 1968 (2 CDs)

9 Apr
(US)

20 July, 2010
(CA)

22 Apr
(UK)

Johnny Maestro

Johnny Maestro - Maestro Music Please

Maestro Music Please (CD)

9 Apr
(US)

5 Feb
(CA)

4 Feb
(UK)

Dr Hook

Dr Hook - Rising/Players in the Dark

Rising/Players in the Dark (CD)

9 Apr
(US/UK)

5 Feb
(CA)

Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye - Ballads

Marvin Gaye – Ballads (CD)

9 Apr
(US/UK)

5 Feb
(CA)

Kool & The Gang

Kool & The Gang - Ballads

Kool & The Gang – Ballads (CD)

9 Apr
(US/UK)

5 Feb
(CA)

Barry White

Barry White - Ballads

Barry White – Ballads (CD)

9 Apr
(US/UK)

5 Feb
(CA)

Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield - Ballads

Curtis Mayfield – Ballads (CD)

9 Apr
(US/UK)

12 Mar
(CA)

The O’Jays

The O'Jays - Ballads

The O’Jays – Ballads (CD)

9 Apr
(US/CA)

Grateful Dead

Grateful Dead - Truckin Up to Buffalo

Truckin’ Up to Buffalo (DVD)

9 Apr
(US/CA)

Grateful Dead

Grateful Dead - Downhill From Here

Downhill From Here (DVD)

9 Apr
(US/CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks - Through The Looking Glass DVD

Stevie Nicks – Through The Looking Glass (DVD)

9 Apr
(US/CA)

Queen

Queen - Mercury Rising DVD

Mercury Rising (DVD)

9 Apr
(US/CA)

The Stranglers

Stranglers - Hanging Around

Hanging Around (DVD)

9 Apr
(US/CA)

Joan Baez

Joan Baez - Love Is Just A Four Letter Word - In Performance

Love Is Just A Four Letter Word – In Performance (DVD)

10 Apr
(US)

1 Mar
(CA)

4 Feb
(UK)

Bob Dylan and Joan Baez

Bob Dylan and Joan Baez - Voices Of A Generation

Voices Of A Generation (2 CDs)

12 Apr
(US)

23 Apr
(CA)

20 May
(UK)

Patti Page

Patti Page - Another Time, Another Place

Another Time, Another Place (4 CDs)

16 Apr
(US)

9 Apr
(CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

OMD

OMD - English Electric

English Electric (CD)

16 Apr
(US)

9 Apr
(CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

OMD

OMD - English Electric

English Electric (CD/DVD)

16 Apr
(CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

28 May
(US)

OMD

OMD - English Electric - Vinyl

English Electric (LP)

16 Apr
(US)

23 Apr
(CA)

15 Apr
(UK)

David Bowie

Aladdin Sane 40th Anniversary edition

Aladdin Sane 40th Anniversary edition (CD)

16 Apr
(US/CA/UK)

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan - Greatest Hits Vol II Hybrid SACD

Bob Dylan – Greatest Hits Vol II (Hybrid SACD)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

15 Apr
(UK)

Steve Earle

Steve Earle - The Low Highway

The Low Highway (CD)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

15 Apr
(UK)

Steve Earle

Steve Earle - The Low Highway

The Low Highway (CD/DVD)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

15 Apr
(UK)

Steve Earle

Steve Earle - The Low Highway

The Low Highway (LP)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

15 Apr
(UK)

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson  - Let's Face The Music and Dance

Let’s Face The Music and Dance (CDs)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

15 Apr
(UK)

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson  - Let's Face The Music and Dance

Let’s Face The Music and Dance (LP)

16 Apr
(US)

2 Apr
(CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Various artists

Finders Keepers - Motown Girls 1961-1967

Finders Keepers – Motown Girls 1961-1967 (CD)

16 Apr
(US)

2 Apr
(CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Millie Jackson

The Moods Of Millie Jackson

The Moods Of Millie Jackson (CD)

16 Apr
(US)

2 Apr
(CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Simple Minds

Simple Minds - Celebrate - The Greatest Hits

Celebrate – The Greatest Hits (2 CDs)

16 Apr
(US)

26 Mar
(CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Simple Minds

Simple Minds - Celebrate - The Greatest Hits

Celebrate – The Greatest Hits (3 CDs)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

Rory Gallagher

Rory Gallagher - Live at Montreux

Rory Gallagher – Live at Montreux (CD/2 DVDs)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

The Coasters

The Definitive Coasters - A Sides & B Sides

The Definitive Coasters – A Sides & B Sides (CD/2 DVDs)

16 Apr
(US)

2 Apr
(CA)

George Benson

George Benson - Breezin'

Breezin’ (CD/2 DVDs)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

15 Apr
(UK)

Shuggie Otis

Shuggie Otis - Inspiration Information/Wings Of Love

Inspiration Information/Wings Of Love (CD)

16 Apr
(US)

2 Apr
(CA)

25 Mar
(UK)

Denise LaSalle

Denise LaSalle - Making A Good Thing Better - The Complete Westbound Singles 1970-1976

Making A Good Thing Better – The Complete Westbound Singles 1970-1976 (CD)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

Various artists

100 Hits - Funk & Soul

100 Hits – Funk & Soul (5 CDs)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

Various artists

100 Hits - Guitar Heroes

100 Hits – Guitar Heroes (5 CDs)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

Various artists

100 Hits - Kitsch Lounge Classics

100 Hits – Kitsch Lounge Classics (5 CDs)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

Various artists

100 Hits - 80s Chartbusters

100 Hits – 80s Chartbusters (5 CDs)

16 Apr
(US/CA)

8 Apr
(UK)

Various artists

100 Hits - 90s Classics

100 Hits – 90s Classics (5 CDs)

22 Apr
(UK)

Various artists

Carnaby Street CD

Carnaby Street (2 CDs)

23 Apr
(US/CA)

22 Apr
(UK)

Bob Marley and the Wailers

Bob Marley and the Wailers - Kaya Deluxe Edition

Kaya Deluxe Edition (CD)

23 Apr
(US/CA)

22 Apr
(UK)

Bob Marley and the Wailers

Bob Marley and the Wailers - Kaya Vinyl

Kaya Deluxe Edition (LP)

23 Apr
(US/CA)

21 May, 2012
(UK)

Tom Jones
Tom Jones - Spirit In The Room

Spirit In The Room (CD)

Tom Jones - Spirit In The Room

Tom Jones - Spirit In The Room

Tom Jones - Spirit In The Room

23 Apr
(US/CA)

The Rolling Stones

Very Best of the Rolling Stones 1964-1971

Very Best of the Rolling Stones 1964-1971 (LP)

23 Apr
(US/CA)

15 Apr
(UK)

Peter Green Splinter Group

The Very Best of The Peter Green Splinter Group

The Very Best of The Peter Green Splinter Group (2 CDs)

23 Apr
(US)

26 Mar
(CA)

10 Oct, 2011
(UK)

The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers - Original Album Classics

The Doobie Brothers – Original Album Classics (5 CDs)

23 Apr
(US)

26 Mar
(CA)

17 Sep, 2012
(UK)

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper - Original Album Classics

Alice Cooper – Original Album Classics (5 CDs)

23 Apr
(US/CA)

15 Apr
(UK)

Whitesnake

Whitesnake - Made In Japan Blu-ray

Made In Japan (Blu-ray)

23 Apr
(US/CA)

15 Apr
(UK)

Whitesnake

Whitesnake - Made In Japan DVD

Made In Japan (DVD)

23 Apr
(US/CA)

15 Apr
(UK)

Whitesnake

Whitesnake - Made In Japan DVD

Made In Japan (2 CDs/DVD)

23 Apr
(US/CA)

22 Apr
(UK)

E.L.O.

E.L.O. - Zoom

Zoom (CD)

23 Apr
(US/CA)

22 Apr
(UK)

E.L.O.

E.L.O. - Live

E.L.O. – Live (CD)

23 Apr
(US/CA)

22 Apr
(UK)

Jeff Lynne

Jeff Lynne - Armchair Theatre

Armchair Theatre (CD)

23 Apr
(US/CA)

15 Apr
(UK)

Nancy Wilson

Nancy Wilson - Music on My Mind/Life Love & Harmony

Music on My Mind/Life Love & Harmony (CD)

29 Apr
(UK)

The Eagles

History Of The Eagles

History Of The Eagles (2 DVDs)

29 Apr
(UK)

The Eagles

History Of The Eagles

History Of The Eagles (2 Blu-rays)

30 Apr
(US/CA)

29 Apr
(UK)

The Eagles

History Of The Eagles

History Of The Eagles (3 DVDs)

30 Apr
(US/CA)

The Eagles

History Of The Eagles

History Of The Eagles (3 Blu-rays)

30 Apr
(US/CA)

29 Apr
(UK)

Iggy & The Stooges

Iggy & The Stooges - Ready to Die

Ready to Die (CD)

30 Apr
(US/CA)

29 Apr
(UK)

Iggy & The Stooges

Iggy & The Stooges - Ready to Die

Ready to Die (LP)

30 Apr
(US/CA)

29 Apr
(UK)

Deep Purple

Deep Purple - Now What?!

Now What?! (CD)

30 Apr
(US/CA)

29 Apr
(UK)

Deep Purple

Deep Purple - Now What?!

Now What?! (CD/DVD)

30 Apr
(US/CA)

29 Apr
(UK)

Deep Purple

Deep Purple - Now What?!

Now What?! (LP)

30 Apr
(US/CA/UK)

Blue Oyster Cult

Blue Oyster Cult - Imaginos

Imaginos (CD)

30 Apr
(US)

2 Apr
(CA/UK)

Chet Atkins & Les Paul

Chet Atkins & Les Paul - Guitar Monsters

Guitar Monsters (CD)

30 Apr
(US/CA)

Harry Nilsson

Essential Harry Nilsson

Essential Harry Nilsson (2 CDs)

30 Apr
(US/CA)

Mott the Hoople

Essential Mott the Hoople

Essential Mott the Hoople (2 CDs)

30 Apr
(US/CA)

Pete Seeger

Essential Pete Seeger

Essential Pete Seeger (2 CDs)

30 Apr
(US/CA)

Johnny Winter

Essential Johnny Winter

Essential Johnny Winter (2 CDs)

30 Apr
(US)

26 Feb
(CA)

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks

Blood on the Tracks (LP)

30 Apr
(US)

26 Feb
(CA)

Santana

Santana - Santana III Vinyl

Santana III (LP)

30 Apr
(US)

29 Apr
(CA)

James Taylor

James Taylor JT Deluxe CD Vinyl Replica

JT – Deluxe (CD Vinyl Replica)

30 Apr
(US)

29 Apr
(CA)

James Taylor

James Taylor Flag Deluxe CD Vinyl Replica

Flag – Deluxe (CD Vinyl Replica)

30 Apr
(US)

29 Apr
(CA)

James Taylor

James Taylor Dad Loves His Work Deluxe CD Vinyl Replica

Dad Loves His Work – Deluxe (CD Vinyl Replica)

30 Apr
(US)

29 Apr
(CA)

West, Bruce & Laing

West, Bruce & Laing Whatever Turns You On Deluxe CD Vinyl Replica

Whatever Turns You On – Deluxe (CD Vinyl Replica)

30 Apr
(US)

29 Apr
(CA)

West, Bruce & Laing

West, Bruce & Laing Live 'N' Kickin' Deluxe CD Vinyl Replica

Live ‘N’ Kickin’ – Deluxe (CD Vinyl Replica)

30 Apr
(US)

29 Apr
(CA)

Walter Egan

Walter Egan - Fundamental Roll Deluxe  CD Vinyl Replica

Fundamental Roll – Deluxe (CD Vinyl Replica)

30 Apr
(US)

29 Apr
(CA)

Walter Egan

Walter Egan - Not Shy Deluxe  CD Vinyl Replica

Not Shy – Deluxe (CD Vinyl Replica)

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