Record Store Day 2026 Additional Releases

While jazz releases are always a highlight of Record Store Day, the event's massive lists inevitably spill far beyond any single genre. With hundreds of titles announced each year, it quickly becomes clear that no guide can cover everything. The following selections step slightly outside the jazz category, but they still feel at home in a crate-digger's orbit—whether because of their improvisational spirit, historical connections, or the kind of left-field musical curiosity that many jazz listeners share.

As with any Record Store Day guide, the choices are necessarily selective and a bit subjective. Still, these titles offer plenty of rewarding listening for collectors who enjoy exploring the wider musical landscape surrounding jazz—from dub and blues to progressive rock, soul, and archival discoveries.

Leslie Butler
Ja-Gan
BMG
Quantity: 1,500

Originally released in 1975 on Trojan Records, Ja-Gan stands as one of the coolest dub albums of the decade and a long-sought collector's item. Produced by the legendary Harry Johnson, the album is credited to keyboardist Leslie Butler but prominently features singer-turned-melodica player Joe White, whose haunting melodica lines evoke the style popularized by Augustus Pablo. The album has been unavailable in physical or streaming formats for years, making this Record Store Day reissue especially welcome. A cornerstone of mid-'70s dub and melodica-driven reggae, Ja-Gan remains essential listening for fans of Jamaican studio innovation.

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Lick My Decals Off, Baby
Rhino
Quantity: 3,000

Captain Beefheart's 1970 masterpiece returns in a deluxe 2LP edition that highlights the album's jagged brilliance and experimental edge. Newly recut from the original master tapes at Bernie Grundman Mastering, the first LP presents the original album in refreshed form. A second LP includes previously unreleased instrumental mixes and alternate takes from the sessions, offering a fascinating look inside the Magic Band's intricate and unconventional creative process. For longtime fans and curious newcomers alike, this expanded edition provides deeper insight into one of rock's most challenging and rewarding recordings.

Cream
Wheels of Fire: Live At The Fillmore Auditorium and Winterland Ballroom
UMG/Polydor
Quantity: 4,500

Cream's legendary 1968 live recordings receive a major expansion in this three-LP set built around the live portion of Wheels of Fire. The original four tracks recorded at the Fillmore Auditorium are joined by eight additional performances from the same March 1968 concerts. Seven of these appeared later on Live Cream and Live Cream Volume II, while "We're Going Wrong" makes its first official release here. Newly remastered for vinyl, the set captures Cream at the height of their improvisational power during one of rock's most influential live eras.

Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Solo Albums
Rhino
Quantity: 1,950

Following the massive success of Crosby, Stills & Nash and Déjà Vu, each member of the trio issued a landmark solo album that further defined the singer-songwriter movement of the early 1970s. This Record Store Day set collects those three debut solo releases by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. An additional LP of rarities—drawn from demos and session material associated with the albums—adds further historical context. The collection offers a compelling snapshot of three distinct artistic voices emerging from one of rock's most celebrated collaborations.

Dr. Feelgood
Oil City Confidential Soundtrack
Rhino
Quantity: TBA

By the mid-seventies, pub rock was a popular musical style in England, and Dr. Feelgood was at the forefront of the scene. They broke from popular styles of the time by presenting a raw, back-to-basics sound. They even recorded their debut album in mono, which was unheard of at the time. The soundtrack to Julien Temple's acclaimed 2009 documentary about the legendary British band Dr. Feelgood finally arrives on vinyl for the first time. The film chronicles the rise of the raw and influential British pub-rock band whose stripped-down rhythm-and-blues approach helped shape the energy of punk and new wave in the late 1970s. Packed with gritty live recordings and key tracks from the band's catalog, the soundtrack captures the swagger and intensity that made Dr. Feelgood one of the era's most electrifying live acts.

The Doors
Strange Days 1967: A Work In Progress, Part 2
Rhino
Quantity: 7,830

This archival release opens a window into the sessions that produced The Doors's 1967 album Strange Days. Side one presents rough mixes from the early recording process before final overdubs were added, revealing the skeletal arrangements behind some of the band's most enduring material. Side two includes previously unreleased outtakes of the epic "When the Music's Over." Pressed on transparent turquoise vinyl and packaged with a poster, this limited edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative evolution of one of rock's most iconic groups.

Jerry Garcia
Reflections (50th Anniversary)
Round Records
Quantity: 5,000

Jerry Garcia's 1976 album Reflections—one of his most cohesive and reflective solo statements—celebrates its 50th anniversary with an expanded three-LP edition. The set includes the newly remastered original album, along with two bonus LPs featuring studio outtakes, extended jams, and four previously unreleased live recordings. Recorded with musicians from both the Grateful Dead and the Jerry Garcia Band, the album showcases Garcia's distinctive blend of folk, rock, and improvisational spirit. The collection arrives in a tri-fold mirror-board jacket and is limited to 5,000 copies.

Grateful Dead
Boston Music Hall, Boston 6/11/76
Rhino
Quantity: 6,000

This five-LP set captures the Grateful Dead during their celebrated 1976 comeback tour, shortly after the band returned to the stage following a year-long hiatus. Drawn from the sold-out June 1976 CD box set, the performance has been newly remastered for vinyl by Jeffrey Norman using Plangent Processes tape restoration. The show features a balanced mix of classics such as "Eyes of the World" and "Tennessee Jed," newer material including "Might As Well" and "Lazy Lightning," and reimagined early favorites like "St. Stephen." Recorded in the more intimate theater settings the band favored during this tour, the performance highlights the Dead's newly refined arrangements and exceptional vocal harmonies.

King Crimson
Penn State University
DGM
Quantity: 2,000

Recorded one day after the performance featured on the 1975 album USA, this legendary 1974 King Crimson concert is finally presented in its complete form on vinyl. The two-LP set includes powerful versions of material from Starless and Bible Black, along with the epic closer "Starless," which had not yet been released at the time of the concert. The performance is also notable for two extended improvisations, "Is There Life Out There?" and "It Is For You, But Not For Us." Long sought by collectors, the release arrives in a gatefold sleeve with new liner notes by Crimson biographer Sid Smith.

Freddie King
Feelin' Alright: The Complete 1975 Nancy Pulsations Concert
Elemental Music
Quantity: 2,050

This previously unreleased recording captures Texas blues legend Freddie King at the 1975 Jazz Pulsations Festival in Nancy, France. Preserved in the archives of France's national audiovisual institute (INA), the concert showcases King's ferocious guitar tone and commanding stage presence as he powers through a high-energy set of blues, funk, and soul-inflected material. Transferred from the original stereo tape reels and mastered at The Mastering Lab, the performance is presented in full for the first time in a three-LP set accompanied by rare photographs and new liner notes.

Laufey
A Matter Of Time: Live At Madison Square Garden
AWAL/Vingolf Recordings
Quantity: 17,000

GRAMMY-winning artist Laufey captures the energy of her sold-out 2025 Madison Square Garden performances in this two-LP live album. Recorded during the A Matter of Time North American tour, the release documents the singer's sophisticated blend of jazz-influenced pop and orchestral songwriting in a grand concert setting. Pressed on "Big Apple Red" vinyl and packaged with a booklet featuring tour artwork and production sketches, the album commemorates one of the most important moments of Laufey's rapidly growing career.

Little Feat
Little Feat (Deluxe Edition)
Rhino
Quantity: 3,000

Although Little Feat eventually became one of the most beloved touring bands of the 1970s, their 1971 debut album initially struggled commercially. Time has revealed the record as a remarkably strong introduction to Lowell George's distinctive songwriting and the band's hybrid blend of rock, blues, and New Orleans groove. This deluxe edition marks the first expanded release of the album and includes the original lineup—George, Bill Payne, Ritchie Hayward, and Roy Estrada—alongside contributions from guest musicians such as Ry Cooder and Sneaky Pete Kleinow. Many of the album's standout songs would remain fixtures of the band's live repertoire for years.

Freddie McGregor
Showcase
Observer/Prestige Elite
Quantity: 1,500

Freddie McGregor's 1981 album Showcase, produced by Winston "Niney" Holness, exemplifies the classic reggae "showcase" format in which vocal tracks are paired with extended dub versions. Blending lovers rock melodies with roots-driven rhythms, the album captures McGregor at a transitional moment just before his international breakthrough with "Big Ship." This Record Store Day release marks the first official reissue of the album in more than forty years and arrives as a numbered pressing on heavyweight colored vinyl.

Charlie Patton
Primeval Blues, Rags, And Gospel Songs
Shanachie Entertainment
Quantity: 1,500

Charlie Patton remains one of the towering figures of early blues, often mentioned alongside Robert Johnson as a foundational influence on the genre. This collection highlights Patton's remarkable range, from raw Delta blues to ragtime-inflected pieces and gospel material. While recordings from the late 1920s inevitably reflect the technical limitations of the era, recent restoration work has significantly improved the sound quality of these historic performances. The result offers modern listeners a vivid glimpse into the powerful voice and guitar style that shaped generations of blues musicians.

Pink Floyd
Live From Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26th, 1975
Legacy Recordings
Quantity: 15,400

This four-LP set documents Pink Floyd's April 1975 performance at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, captured by famed concert taper Mike Millard. The recording features sixteen tracks from a period when the band was developing material that would soon appear on Wish You Were Here. For this Record Store Day edition, the tapes have been restored and remastered by producer Steven Wilson and pressed on clear vinyl. The result offers a detailed sonic portrait of Pink Floyd during one of their most creative live eras.

Professor Longhair
Mardi Gras In Baton Rouge
Rhino
Quantity: 2,500

Recorded in Baton Rouge and Memphis between 1971 and 1972, this set of studio recordings by New Orleans piano legend Professor Longhair remained unreleased until 1991. This Record Store Day edition marks the album's first vinyl release. The sessions capture Longhair's distinctive blend of rumba rhythms, blues phrasing, and Crescent City groove—an approach that profoundly influenced generations of New Orleans musicians, including Doctor John and Allen Toussaint.

Ma Rainey
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Shanachie Entertainment
Quantity: 1,500

Often called the "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey was among the first major blues singers to record commercially in the early 1920s. Her powerful voice and earthy delivery set her apart from many vaudeville-style blues performers of the era. This collection presents some of her most enduring recordings, offering a vivid portrait of early blues as it entered the recording industry. A century later, Rainey remains one of the most influential and revered figures in American music history.

Various Artists
Rock And Roll Doctor: A Lowell George Tribute
Omnivore Recordings
Quantity: 1,300

Originally released as a tribute to Little Feat founder Lowell George, this all-star collection makes its vinyl debut for Record Store Day. Contributors include Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, JD Souther , and other admirers who reinterpret George's distinctive catalog. The release also includes a previously unissued version of "Willin'" performed by Willie Nelson and Emmy Lou Harris. Side four features laser-etched artwork, making the package an appealing collector's item for fans of George's songwriting legacy.

Various Artists
My Soul Is Lost: Unknown & Forgotten Rural American Musicians
Jalopy Records
Quantity: 1,000

Compiled by underground comics legend Robert Crumb and record collector John Heneghan, this set explores the rich world of early rural American recordings from the late 1920s and early 1930s. Drawn from rare 78-rpm records in their personal collections, the compilation highlights musicians who recorded only briefly before disappearing from the historical record. Accompanied by photographs, extensive liner notes, and artwork by Crumb, the release offers a fascinating window into the raw and deeply personal music that flourished before commercial marketing reshaped the industry.

Various Artists
Studio One Sound
Soul Jazz Records
Quantity: 2,000

Originally released in 2012, Studio One Sound returns as a Record Store Day edition on colored vinyl. The compilation celebrates the legendary Jamaican label founded by Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd, often called the "University of Reggae." Featuring classic recordings by artists such as The Heptones, Ken Boothe, The Skatalites, Johnny Osbourne, and Wailing Souls, the collection spans the evolution of ska, rocksteady, roots reggae, and dub. Carefully remastered and long out of print, the album provides an essential overview of one of the most influential labels in Caribbean music history.

Various Artists
Stax: Killer B's
Craft Recordings
Quantity: 2,000

This new compilation digs into the Stax Records vault to spotlight standout B-sides from the Memphis soul label's golden era. The fourteen-track collection includes performances by Eddie Floyd, Booker T & the MG's, the Bar-Kays, Johnnie Taylor, and other key Stax artists. Pressed on red smoke vinyl, the set highlights the depth of the label's catalog and reminds listeners that some of Stax's most compelling recordings were originally hidden on the flip side of classic singles.

Yes
Tales From Topographic Tours
Rhino
Quantity: 3,500

This three-LP set captures Yes performing material from their ambitious 1973 album Tales from Topographic Oceans during the band's monumental 1973—74 tour. Featuring live versions of the album's four extended compositions, the release documents a period when Yes pushed progressive rock to its most expansive and exploratory extremes. The performances reveal the band navigating complex structures in real time, delivering sweeping arrangements filled with moments of improvisational discovery.

Final Thoughts

With so many titles appearing on the Record Store Day lists each year, even the most detailed guide can only scratch the surface. Part of the fun, of course, is the element of discovery—flipping through the bins and stumbling across something unexpected. Whether you're searching for a long-awaited archival release, revisiting a classic album in a new edition, or taking a chance on something unfamiliar, Record Store Day continues to offer plenty of reasons to keep digging. For collectors and curious listeners alike, the real reward often comes from the records you didn't know you were looking for.

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