Our pick of new releases this week:
Yoko Ono - Season of Glass
To mark the 45th anniversary of it's release, Secretly Canadian has announced that Ono's seminal 1981 album Season of Glass will be released July 2026, in expanded CD and digital versions, and on vinyl for the first time in more than forty-five years, with expanded and enhanced artwork.
One of Pitchfork's Top 200 albums of the 1980s, Season of Glass was released in June 1981, just seven months after the senseless murder of Ono's husband and creative partner, John Lennon. Full of songs about love, loss, anger and fear, the album reflected Ono's experience in stark detail, creating almost a companion piece to Ono and Lennon's 1970 Plastic Ono Band "primal scream" albums.
Reggae In The Sun
Two CDs. Includes numerous tracks new to CD. The perfect soundtrack to summer. Features major hits from the golden age of reggae.
For most people, reggae is the sound of summer. Originating from an island where back-to-back days of warm sunshine and blue skies are enjoyed throughout the year, it's cool, laid-back vibes provide the perfect musical accompaniment to those precious moments spent lazing by the sea, soaking in the sun, or just chilling in the shade.
And it is specifically for those seeking to enhance their summer season by immersing themselves in the glorious sound of Jamaica that we present 'Reggae In The Sun', an irresistible celebration of glorious sun-filled tracks from the late 70s and early 80s, performed by some of the island's greatest artists.
The Kinks - Give The People What They Want
Originally released in 1981, Give the People What They Want continued The Kinks' early '80s run with a direct, guitar-driven sound and pointed, contemporary themes. One of their strongest-performing U.S. releases, the album features standout tracks including "Destroyer," "Better Things," and "Around the Dial." This 2026 edition has been newly remastered from the original production sources, offering improved clarity, definition, and overall balance while retaining the character and energy of the original mixes.
The Kinks - Low Budget
Originally released in 1979, Low Budget marked a pivotal late career high point for The Kinks with a tougher, arena-ready sound. It became one of the band's strongest U.S. releases and remains a defining album of their late '70s period. This 2026 edition has been newly remastered from the original production sources, delivering improved clarity, balance, and dynamic range while preserving the character of the original mix. Tracks including "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman," "Catch Me Now I'm Falling," and the title track benefit from a more detailed and focused presentation.
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