Record Store Day 2026: The Dream Syndicate, Giant Syndicate, The Chills, Jane Weaver & more

The Dream Syndicate ‘Sketches for Medicine Show’

A collection of unreleased rare recordings from The Dream Syndicate’s awesome ‘Medicine Show’ era, circa 1983-84. Featuring rehearsals and live out-takes including a wayward take on Dylan’s ‘Knocking On Heaven’s Door’ plus the anti-war opus ‘Morning Dew’ featuring producer Sandy Pearlman.

“Dense with songs of violence, paranoia, lurking evil, and Karl Precoda’s uncanny guitar.”  Uncut 

“Pearlman transformed them into a wired, manic hard-drilled rock machine…”  MOJO

Ltd Edition Red Vinyl

Giant Syndicate ‘Live at Fire 40’

An exclusive unreleased live recording from Fire Records 40th anniversary extravaganza in London – Giant Syndicate are Giant Sand, Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate) and Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses).

A caustic cacophony, like Neil Young in his Arc Weld period, as Giant Sand are fused with The Dream Syndicate for a live event to celebrate 40 years of Fire Records. Home favourites became chemically imbalanced, Iggy’s ‘Lust For Life’ is revived and Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses arrives to dismantle Memphis Minnie’s ‘When The Levee Breaks’. A Paisley-hued live maelstrom all to celebrate the ever glowing Fire.

“The most elegant Psychedelic Pop label in the World.” 
Billboard Magazine 

“Guardians of Wonky Psychedelia”
Uncut  

Ltd Edition Silver Vinyl

The Chills ‘Sunburnt’

A Phillipps solo album by default, that led to a hiatus before The Chills’ glorious return in 2013.  ‘Sunburnt’ is back on vinyl for the first time in 30 years with revitalised artwork and pressed on colour wax. The late, great Martin Phillipps circa 1996. Following the self-combustion of the original Chills in the States, a set of gloriously introspective songs recorded in the UK with Fairport’s Dave Mattacks and XTC’s Dave Gregory when the new line-up were turned away at Heathrow.

“The Chills’ Martin Phillipps leaves a legacy of melancholy brilliance.” 
The Guardian 

Ltd Edition Orange Vinyl

Jane Weaver ‘Intiaani Kesä’

Reissued for the first time in 15 years, with brand new revitalised artwork featuring unseen stills from the film. The eclectic and esoteric dreampop pioneer’s surreal 2011 score for film maker and fashion designer, Paola Suhonen, of the brand Ivana Helsinki. The suitably eerie and ethereal collection of ambient pieces nods to the Cocteau’s Liz Fraser, Tangerine Dream and Ennio Morricone.

“A cosmic voyage to inner space.” 
MOJO

Ltd Edition Gold Vinyl

Tanya Donelly and Chris Brokaw ‘The Undone Is Done Again’

A brand-new musical project from two pioneers, ‘The Undone Is Done Again’ is a beautiful reimagining of the centuries-old form of the madrigal for the modern era. Released for the very first time as part of Record Store Day 2026; This is music that feels both ancient and immediate – haunting, beautiful, and defiantly different on a new EP from Tanya Donelly – co-founder of Belly, Throwing Muses, and The Breeders – and Chris Brokaw, guitarist/singer for the legendary Come and long time collaborator with Codeine, Thurston Moore, and The Lemonheads.

Ltd Edition Yellow Vinyl

Howe Gelb ‘Confluence’

Available for the first time on vinyl since its original release in 2001. Following Giant Sand’s celebrated ‘Chore Of Enchantment’, ‘Confluence’ is a beatnik travelogue traversing moods and mindsets with Howe joined by a host of friends (John Parrish, Grandaddy, John Convertino) along for a trip that mixes spidery piano, an Elvis cover and plenty of dustbowl ambience.

“A wandering troubadour in search of treasured happenstance, Howe Gelb is an enigma.”  The Quietus

Ltd Edition Blue Vinyl

Half Japanese ‘We Are They Who Ache With Amorous Love’

Back on vinyl for the first time in over 25 years. Renowned as one of Kurt Cobain’s favourite albums and not available on vinyl since its original release in 1990, an experimental improv collage of tunes old and new, haphazardly dissected for maximum impact. Kurt: “I like to listen to Jad Fair and Half Japanese with headphones on, walking around shopping malls — in the heart of the American culture. I just think that, if people could hear this music right now, they’d melt.” 

“One of the longest running art-punk bands in history.” 
The Quietus

Ltd Edition Yellow Vinyl

Bardo Pond ‘Volume 6’

The sixth in the band’s series of limited-edition super rare releases showcasing jam sessions and other miscellany.  Released for the first time, ‘Volume 6’ was recorded in the Lemur House between January 2004 and March of 2005 and featuring the mind-blowingly ethereal ‘Circles’ and the super intense ‘Fulcaneli’.

“Fuzzed out stoner dreams.” 
Pitchfork

Ltd Edition White Vinyl

The Moles ‘Instinct’

A courageous baroque pop gem filled with yearning and coming-of-age psychedelic folk angst. Available after three decades, Instinct is The Moles’ cult masterpiece from 1994 featuring new liner notes by main man Richard Davies and faithfully restored artwork.

“Davies successfully telegraphs a very particular and exquisite type of loneliness.” 
Pitchfork 

Ltd Edition Green Vinyl

Pearls Before Swine ‘Tom Rapp: The Man Who Fell From Earth’

A mesmerising, super rare ten-track collection of songs from Pearls’ mainstay Tom Rapp; a stripped-down study of love, hate and the state of the world, recorded over 50 years ago and still as poignant and incisive today. Featuring music never released or set to vinyl from Ton Rapp’s private collection, created with the blessing of Tom’s family. Remastered from the original reel-to-reel tapes.

“Tom Rapp is a musician from another era, I sometimes think he belongs among medieval troubadours, singing to knights and nobles.” 
The Voice

Ltd Edition Vinyl