New CD, DVD and Blu-ray releases





Browse the October 2012 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 October include:

  • Van Morrison’s new studio album “Born to Sing – No Plan B” (Oct 2)
  • The Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour” on DVD, Blu-ray and deluxe box set (Oct 9)
  • “The Doors – Live at the Bowl ’68” on DVD, Blu-ray and CD (Oct 22)
  • Peter Gabriel’s “So” 25th anniversary edition in standard, deluxe and Immersion formats + DVD/Blu-ray documentaries on the album (Oct 22/23)
  • Neil Young’s “Psychedelic Pill” (Oct 30)
  • “Velvet Underground and Nico” 40th anniversary edition in standard, deluxe and super-deluxe formats editions (Oct 30)
 Oct 2012

2 Oct
(US/CA)

1 Oct
(UK)

Van Morrison
Van Morrison - Born to Sing - No Plan B

Born to Sing – No Plan B (CD)

2 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

Sandy Denny
Sandy Denny - The Notes and The Words: A Collection Of Demos & Rarities

The Notes and The Words – A Collection Of Demos & Rarities (4 CDs)

2 Oct
(US/CA)

The Beatles
Beatles Stories DVD

Beatles Stories (DVD)

2 Oct
(US/UK)

9 Oct
(CA)

Dion
Dion - The Complete Laurie Singles

Dion – The Complete Laurie Singles (2 CDs)

2 Oct
(US)

25 Sep
(CA/UK)

Micky Dolenz
Micky Dolenz - Remember

Micky Dolenz – Remember (CD)

2 Oct
(USCA)

22 Oct
(UK)

Sly Stone
Sly Stone - I'm Back! Family & Friends

I’m Back! Family & Friends (CD)

2 Oct
(US/CA)

22 Oct
(UK)

The Graham Bond Organization
The Graham Bond Organization - Wade In The Water: Classic, Origins & Oddities

Wade In The Water – Classic, Origins & Oddities (4 CDs)

2 Oct
(US/CA/UK)

Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead - Dick's Picks Vol. 27 Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA

Dick’s Picks Vol. 27 – Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA (3 CDs)

2 Oct
(US/CA)

1 Oct
(UK)

Various artists
Hard to Handle - Black America Sings Otis Redding

Hard to Handle – Black America Sings Otis Redding (CD)

2 Oct
(US/CA)

22 Oct
(UK)

 

Various artists
Who Are You: An All Star Tribute to The Who Vinyl

Who Are You – An All Star Tribute to The Who (CD)

2 Oct
(US/UK)

9 Oct
(CA)

Tom Petty
Tom Petty - 5 Classic Albums

Tom Petty – 5 Classic Albums (5 CDs)

2 Oct
(US/UK)

9 Oct
(CA)

Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye - 5 Classic Albums

Marvin Gaye – 5 Classic Albums (5 CDs)

2 Oct
(US/UK)

9 Oct
(CA)

Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd - 5 Classic Albums

Lynyrd Skynyrd – 5 Classic Albums (5 CDs)

2 Oct
(US/UK)

9 Oct
(CA)

Jimmy Buffet
Jimmy Buffet - 5 Classic Albums

Jimmy Buffet – 5 Classic Albums (5 CDs)

2 Oct
(US/UK)

9 Oct
(CA)

Kiss
Kiss - 5 Classic Albums

Kiss – 5 Classic Albums (5 CDs)

2 Oct
(US/UK)

9 Oct
(CA)

The Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman
The Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman - 5 Classic Albums

The Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman – 5 Classic Albums (5 CDs)

2 Oct
(US/UK)

9 Oct
(CA)

Rush
Rush - 5 Classic Albums

Rush – 5 Classic Albums (5 CDs)

2 Oct
(US)

24 Jul
(CA)

16 Jul
(UK)

Elton John
Elton John - 5 Classic Albums (1970 - 1973)

Elton John – 5 Classic Albums (1970 – 1973) (5 CDs)

2 Oct
(US/CA/UK)

Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull - 5 Album Set

Jethro Tull – 5 Album Set (5 CDs)

2 Oct
(US/CA/UK)

Roxy Music
Roxy Music - 5 Album Set

Roxy Music – 5 Album Set (5 CDs)

2 Oct
(US)

16 Oct
(CA)

15 Oct
(UK)

Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley - Classic Christmas Album

Elvis Presley – Classic Christmas Album (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

8 Oct
(UK)

The Beatles
The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour Box set

Magical Mystery Tour – Box set (Blu-ray/DVD/double EP)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

8 Oct
(UK)

The Beatles
The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour Blu-ray

Magical Mystery Tour (Blu-ray)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

8 Oct
(UK)

The Beatles
The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour DVD

Magical Mystery Tour (DVD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

8 Oct
(UK)

The Who
The Who - Live In Texas '75

The Who – Live In Texas ’75 (DVD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

8 Oct
(UK)

Jeff Lynne
Jeff Lynne - Long Wave

Long Wave (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

8 Oct
(UK)

E.L.O.
Mr. Blue Sky - The Very Best Of E.L.O

Mr. Blue Sky – The Very Best Of Electric Light Orchestra (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys Greatest Hits

Beach Boys Greatest Hits (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys Greatest Hits - 50 Big Ones

Beach Boys Greatest Hits – 50 Big Ones (2 CDs)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys - Surfin Usa (Mono & Stereo Remasters)

Surfin’ Usa (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys - Surfer Girl (Mono & Stereo Remasters)

Surfer Girl (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys - Little Deuce Coupe (Mono & Stereo Remasters)

Little Deuce Coupe (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys - Shut Down Vol 2 (Mono & Stereo Remasters)

Shut Down Vol 2 (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys - All Summer Long (Mono & Stereo Remasters)

All Summer Long (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys - Today (Mono & Stereo Remasters)

Today (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys - Summer Days (Mono & Stereo Remasters)

Summer Days (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys - Party (Mono & Stereo Remasters)

Beach Boys’ Party (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (Mono & Stereo Remasters)

Pet Sounds (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys - Smiley Smile (Mono & Stereo Remasters)

Smiley Smile (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

Beach Boys
Beach Boys - Sunflower (Stereo Remasters)

Sunflower (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

1 Oct
(UK)

Gary Moore
Gary Moore - Legacy

Gary Moore – Legacy (2 CDs)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

1 Oct
(UK)

Various artists
Atlantic Soul Legends - 20 Original Albums

Atlantic Soul Legends – 20 Original Albums (20 CDs)

9 Oct
(US)

2 Oct
(CA)

1 Oct
(UK)

The Faces
Stay With Me - Faces Anthology

Stay With Me – Faces Anthology (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA/UK)

The Supremes
The Supremes - I Hear a Symphony

I Hear a Symphony (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

22 Oct
(UK)

Marvin Gaye
Soulful Moods Of Marvin Gaye - The Definitive Remastered Edition

Soulful Moods Of Marvin Gaye – The Definitive Remastered Edition (CD)

9 Oct
(US)

2 Oct
(CA)

1 Oct
(UK)

Darrow Fletcher
Darrow Fletcher - Crossover Soul - 1975-79 LA Sessions

Crossover Soul – 1975-79 LA Sessions (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

8 Oct
(UK)

Wanda Jackson
Wanda Jackson - Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business (CD)

9 Oct
(US)

22 Oct
(CA)

Wanda Jackson
Wanda Jackson - Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business (LP)

9 Oct
(US/UK/CA)

Carole King
Playlist - The Very Best of Carole King

Playlist – The Very Best of Carole King (CD)

9 Oct
(US/UK/CA)

Meat Loaf
Playlist - The Very Best of Meat Loaf

Playlist – The Very Best of Meat Loaf (CD)

9 Oct
(US/UK/CA)

George Jones and Tammy Wynette
Playlist - The Very Best of George Jones and Tammy Wynette

Playlist – The Very Best of George Jones and Tammy Wynette (CD)

9 Oct
(US/UK/CA)

Taj Mahal
Playlist - The Very Best of Taj Mahal

Playlist – The Very Best of Taj Mahal (CD)

9 Oct
(US/UK/CA)

Starship
Playlist - The Very Best of Starship

Playlist – The Very Best of Starship (CD)

9 Oct
(US/UK/CA)

Laura Nyro
Playlist - The Very Best of Laura Nyro

Playlist – The Very Best of Laura Nyro (CD)

9 Oct
(US/CA)

22 Oct
(UK)

 

Mary Wells
Mary Wells -  Bye Bye Baby, I Don't Want To Take A Chance

Bye Bye Baby, I Don’t Want To Take A Chance (CD)

16 Oct
(US/CA)

8 Oct
(UK)

 

Mary Wells
Mary Wells - Complete 20th Century Fox Recordings

Complete 20th Century Fox Recordings (CD)

16 Oct
(US/CA)

15 Oct
(UK)

 

Deep Purple
Deep Purple - Machine Head 40th Anniversary Edition

Machine Head 40th Anniversary Edition (CD)

16 Oct
(US/CA)

15 Oct
(UK)

 

Deep Purple
Deep Purple - Machine Head 40th Anniversary Edition Box Set

Machine Head 40th Anniversary Edition Box Set (4 CDs/DVD)

16 Oct
(US/CA)

15 Oct
(UK)

 

Deep Purple
Deep Purple - In Concert '72

In Concert ’72 (2 LPs/7″ single)

16 Oct
(US/CA)

 

Neil Young
Neil Young -  Journeys Blu-ray

Journeys (Blu-ray)

16 Oct
(US/CA)

 

Neil Young
Neil Young -  Journeys DVD

Journeys (DVD)

16 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

 

Donna Summer
Donna Summer - Encore

Encore (CD/DVD)

16 Oct
(US/CA)

8 Oct
(UK)

 

The Ramones
The Ramones Classic Albums - Brain Drain/Adios Amigos

Classic Albums – Brain Drain/Adios Amigos (CD)

16 Oct
(US)

9 Oct
(CA)

1 Oct
(UK)

 

Steve Winwood
Steve Winwood - Arc of a Diver - deluxe

Arc of a Diver – Deluxe Edition (2 CDs)

16 Oct
(US)

25 Sep
(CA)

Kate Bush
Kate Bush - Only Girl in the World

Kate Bush – Only Girl in the World (DVD)

16 Oct
(US/CA)

24 Sep
(UK)

 

Huey Piano Smith
Huey Piano Smith - It Do Me Good

It Do Me Good (2 CDs)

22 Oct
(US/UK)

23 Oct
(CA)

 

The Doors
The Doors - Live At The Bowl '68 Blu-ray

The Doors – Live At The Bowl ’68 (Blu-ray)

22 Oct
(US/UK)

23 Oct
(CA)

The Doors
The Doors - Live At The Bowl '68 DVD

The Doors – Live At The Bowl ’68 (DVD)

22 Oct
(US/UK)

23 Oct
(CA)

The Doors
The Doors - Live At The Bowl '68 CD

The Doors – Live At The Bowl ’68 (CD)

22 Oct
(US/UK/CA)

Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel - So Classic Album Blu-ray

So – Classic Album (Blu-ray)

22 Oct
(US/UK/CA)

Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel - So Classic Album DVD

So – Classic Album (DVD)

23 Oct
(US)

22 Oct
(CA/UK)

Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel  - So (25th Anniversary Edition)

So – 25th Anniversary Edition (CD)

23 Oct
(US)

22 Oct
(CA/UK)

Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel  - So (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

So – 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (3 CDs)

23 Oct
(US)

22 Oct
(CA/UK)

Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel  - So (25th Anniversary Immersion Box)

So – 25th Anniversary Immersion Edition (4 CDs/2 DVDs/2 LPs)

23 Oct
(US/CA/UK)

 

Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal - Complete Columbia Albums Collection

Taj Mahal – Complete Columbia Albums Collection (CD)

23 Oct
(US/CA)

20 Sep
(UK)

Kate Bush
Kate Bush - Live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1979

Live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1979 (DVD)

23 Oct
(US/CA)

22 Oct
(UK)

Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley: The King of Rock 'n' Roll - The Complete 50s Masters

The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll – The Complete 50s Masters (5 CDs)

23 Oct
(US/CA)

17 Sep
(UK)

 

Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson - Songwriter: 1969-1982

Brian Wilson – Songwriter: 1969-1982 (DVD)

23 Oct
(US/CA)

Sam and Dave
The Sam and Dave Show - 1967

The Sam and Dave Show – 1967 (DVD)

23 Oct
(US/CA)

22 Oct
(UK)

 

Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited II

Genesis Revisited II (CD)

23 Oct
(US/CA)

15 Oct
(UK)

 

Colin Blunstone
Colin Blunstone - On The Air Tonight

On The Air Tonight (CD)

23 Oct
(US/UK)

22 Oct
(CA)

 

Thelma Houston
Thelma Houston - Mowest Album Expanded Edition

Mowest Album – Expanded Edition (CD)

30 Oct
(US)

13 Nov
(CA)

5 Nov
(UK)

 

Velvet Underground and Nico
Velvet Underground and Nico 45th Anniversary Box Set

Velvet Underground and Nico 45th Anniversary Box Set (6 CDs)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Velvet Underground and Nico
Velvet Underground and Nico 45th Anniversary Remastered

Velvet Underground and Nico 45th Anniversary (CD)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Velvet Underground and Nico
Velvet Underground and Nico 45th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Velvet Underground and Nico 45th Anniversary – Deluxe Edition (2 CDs)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Neil Young
Neil Young - Psychedelic Pill

Psychedelic Pill (2 CDs)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

22 Oct
(UK)

 

King Crimson
King Crimson - Larks' Tongues In Aspic

Larks’ Tongues In Aspic (CD/DVD-A)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

15 Oct
(UK)

 

King Crimson
King Crimson - Larks' Tongues In Aspic

Larks’ Tongues In Aspic (13 CDs,DVD-A,Blu-Ray)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

6 Nov
(CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Cockney Rebel
Cockney Rebel - Cavaliers: Anthology 1973 - 1974

Cavaliers – Anthology 1973 – 1974 (4 CDs)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

26 Nov
(UK)

 

Humble Pie
Humble Pie - Live in New York 1971

Live in New York 1971 (CD)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

22 Oct
(UK)

 

The Dubliners
The Dubliners - 50 Years

Live in New York 1971 (3 CDs)

30 Oct
(US/CA/UK)

 

Dick Dale
Dick Dale at the Drags

Dick Dale at the Drags (CD)

30 Oct
(US/CA/UK)

 

Dick Dale
Dick Dale - King of the Surf Guitar

King of the Surf Guitar (CD)

30 Oct
(US/CA/UK)

 

Rita Coolidge
A Rita Coolidge Christmas

A Rita Coolidge Christmas (CD)

30 Oct
(US)

23 Oct
(CA)

12 Nov
(UK)

 

Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart - Merry Christmas, Baby

Merry Christmas, Baby (CD)

30 Oct
(US/CA/UK)

 

Doris Day
Doris Day - Complete Christmas Collection

Complete Christmas Collection (CD)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

22 Oct
(UK)

 

Various artists
Who Are You: An All Star Tribute to The Who Vinyl

Who Are You – An All Star Tribute to The Who (LP)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa - Francesco Zappa

Francesco Zappa (CD)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa Meets The Mothers Of Prevention

Frank Zappa Meets The Mothers Of Prevention (CD)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa - Does Humor Belong In Music?

Does Humor Belong In Music? (CD)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa - Jazz From Hell

Jazz From Hell (CD)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa - Guitar

Guitar (2 CDs)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa - You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore: Vol. 1

You Can’t Do That On Stage Anymore – Vol 1 (2 CDs)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa - You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore: Vol. 2

You Can’t Do That On Stage Anymore – Vol 2 (2 CDs)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa - Broadway The Hard Way

Broadway The Hard Way (CD)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa - The Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life

The Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life (2 CDs)

30 Oct
(US/CA)

29 Oct
(UK)

 

Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa - Make A Jazz Noise Here

Make A Jazz Noise Here (2 CDs)

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