The Beatles Anthologies, James, Tyler The Creator, Oneohtrix Point, Aerosmith + Yungblud, Mothership DJs in store&1 week til RSDBF

Lots in store for you this week...here's a taster

The Beatles Anthologies

Anthology 4, is newly curated by Giles Martin (son of Beatles producer George Martin), including 13 previously unreleased demos, plus fascinating session and other rare recordings dating from 1963 to 1969. It also includes the band’s final single, ‘Now And Then’, released in 2023, and new mixes of The Beatles’ Anthology-associated hit singles: the Grammy-winning ‘Free As A Bird’ and ‘Real Love’, given new life by their original producer, Jeff Lynne, using de-mixed John Lennon vocals. Furthermore, Anthology 4 presents 26 tracks that have never previously been released on vinyl and 17 never before on CD. The track notes are written by Kevin Howlett with an introduction compiled from 1996 interviews recorded with The Beatles’ close friend and adviser Derek Taylor.

The Anthology Collection 12LP set includes the three groundbreaking Anthology albums from the mid-1990s, remastered in 2025 by Giles Martin, plus a new compilation, Anthology 4. Containing 191 tracks, the collection’s studio outtakes, live performances, broadcasts and demos reveal the musical development of The Beatles from 1958 to the final single ‘Now And Then’ released in 2023.

Anthology 4 features 13 previously unreleased tracks and 17 songs selected from Super Deluxe versions of five classic albums. In addition to fascinating outtakes dating from 1963 to 1969, the album includes new 2025 mixes by Jeff Lynne of ‘Free As A Bird’ and ‘Real Love’.

Furthermore, Anthology 4 presents 26 tracks that have never previously been released on vinyl.

Pressed on 180g black vinyl, each 3LP album will be housed within a triple gatefold sleeve, featuring the original art, sleevenotes by Mark Lewisohn, and restored photos for Anthology 1-3; Anthology 4 has brand new sleevenotes written by Kevin Howlett alongside photos. The outer slipcase features the original Klaus Voorman triptych art, and a 3/4 O-Card image of the band with detailed track listing.

An 8CD boxset is also available.

James - Nothing But Love - The Definitive Best Of

5LP - The 5LP takes fans on a chronological journey from the beginning of the band’s releases up until the present day. The deluxe set features two new tracks, ‘Wake Up Superman’ and ‘Hallelujah Anyhow’. Additional highlights include ‘Laid’, ‘Sit Down’, ‘She’s A Star’ and ‘Getting Away With It (All Messed Up)’ as well as tracks from James’ most recent number 1 album, Yummy, with 12 tracks appearing on vinyl for the first time ever.

The 5LP vinyl set is housed in a rigid slipcase with an accompanying booklet which contains exclusive track commentary from members of James.

3CD - The 3CD takes fans on a chronological journey from the beginning of the band’s releases up until the present day. The deluxe set features two new tracks, ‘Wake Up Superman’ and ‘Hallelujah Anyhow’. Additional highlights include ‘Laid’, ‘Sit Down’, ‘She’s A Star’ and ‘Getting Away With It (All Messed Up)’ as well as tracks from James’ most recent number 1 album, Yummy.

The 3CD includes an accompanying booklet which contains exclusive track commentary from members of James.

We have a great reissue of Tyler, the Creator's classic Goblin

Info here from the original 2011 release..

"Tyler The Creator is a founding member of Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (ofwgkta), a 10-person hip hop collective. This is going to have the same effect on hip hop as other landmark moments - the first Wu-Tang long player, the Beastie Boys dropping License to Ill, Dr Octagon's Dr Octagon and Public Enemy's Yo Bum Rush the Show and provide a much needed antidote to where hip hop is now. Their show's are more like punk shows and their love for skating, supreme and bacon far outweighs their love for the music industry. He's an accomplished musician, a stunning wordsmith and definitely not someone to be taken lightly - not bad for someone who's not even 20 yet! this is more than style over substance and definitely not horror core - it's hip hop in it's rawest form and what we really need right now!"

Oneohtrix Point Tranquilizer - new clear vinyl

'Tranquilizer isn’t the sound of sedation but resurfacing. Lopatin isn’t condemning our need for escape but, rather, exploring what happens after. The record maps a movement from weightless calm into something more grounded — not a hero’s journey, but the necessary cycle of withdrawal and return that keeps us sane in a world both overwhelming and mundane. We plummet from the watery bliss of “Lifeworld” into the mournful melancholy of “Cherry Blue” and twisted grooves of “Rodl Glide.” As always with OPN, the real collides with the unreal. Listen closely and you will hear the scrape of fingers on a fretboard, a stone sliding across a dungeon floor, the squeak of a door opening.'

Aerosmith & Yungblud - 

'Following an iconic tribute performance at the 2025 VMAs, rock legends Aerosmith unite with rising force Yungblud on ‘One More Time'. The 5-track EP features vocals from Steven Tyler and Yungblud  throughout, including 4 new songs written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Yungblud, and Matt Schwartz, plus a reimagined version of the Aerosmith classic “Back In the Saddle.”

Featuring artwork by Joe Foti of Chrome Hearts.'

Vinyl and CD available.

Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack, features performances by the stars of the emotional, electrifying conclusion to Universal Pictures’ global cinematic Wicked sensation, Wicked: For Good. Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack follows last year’s acclaimed, history-making release of Wicked: The Soundtrack, which marked the highest debut ever for a theatrical adaptation of a stage musical. With music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, the soundtrack includes two new original songs featured in the film: “No Place Like Home” performed by 3x Academy Award® nominee, Grammy-winning Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and “The Girl In The Bubble” performed by Academy Award® nominee, Grammy-winning Ariana Grande as Glinda. In addition, “The Wicked Witch of the East” is exclusively featured on the film soundtrack.'

VIEW ALL THESE NEW ARRIVALS HERE

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Just one week to go before limited edition releases are available in store from 8am for Record Store Day Black Friday on 28th November (and from 8am on our website on Sat 29th Nov).

Browse the RSDBF releases online HERE

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Mothership Shop Window Live Sat 22nd Nov 2-4pm

We are delighted to announce that Mothership will be DJing for us for the next Shop Window Live on Saturday .

This will be a special Dancefloor Divas DJ set to mark 20 years since the release of Madonna's Confessions On A Dancefloor. Featuring all the greats: Madonna, Kylie, Beyonce, Charli XCX, Pink Pantheress, Donna Summer and more.

They have even dusted off their first ever CD decks for the occasion!

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'To celebrate the 50^th anniversary of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here the album is released on “yellow flame” vinyl for the first time. Featuring 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond', the hypnotic 'Welcome To The Machine', the scathing 'Have a Cigar', and the essential title track, Wish You Were Here is undoubtedly one of the most important album releases in the history of popular music. The record’s themes of absence, isolation, transience, and comment on the insincerity of the music business are embodied in the iconic album artwork. 50 years since its release, Wish You Were Here sounds as resonant and vital as ever.'

Out 12th December - various vinyl and CD versions are available.. Pre Order your copy here: 

https://offthebeatentracks.co.uk/search?type=product&q=pink+floyd+wish+you+were+here+%2850th+Anniversary%29

Check out Youtube to watch Noel Fielding creating artwork based on the album and talking about his love of the album, 60s pyschedelia and the pioneering talent of Syd Barrett.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CuSUh0QVKA

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Opening Times for the Festive Season

As we hurtle towards the festive season and the close of 2025 do start thinking about your top albums of this year. we will be making our lists too!

Christmas cards and seasonal stock are being prepped and we will be open for the Louth Christmas Markets on Sunday 30th November and Sunday 14th December.

And don't forget you can get Gift Vouchers for any amount in store and online, if you need to drop any subtle hints to your friends and family!

Here are our Christmas & New Year Opening 2025 /2026
As Usual
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am – 5.30pm

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Sunday 30 November 11am - 3pm
for Louth Victorian Christmas Market
Sunday 14 December 11am – 3pm
for Louth Winter Sunday Market

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Friday 19 Dec 10am – 5.30pm
Saturday 20 Dec 10am – 5.30pm
Monday 22 Dec 10am – 5.30pm
Tuesday 23 Dec 10am – 5.30pm
Christmas Eve 9am – 3pm
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day CLOSED
Saturday 27 Dec 10am – 5.30pm
Sunday 28 Dec CLOSED
Monday 29 Dec 10am – 5.30pm
Tuesday 30 Dec 10am – 5.30pm
Wednesday 31 Dec 10am – 5.30pm
Thursday 1 Jan 2026 CLOSED
Friday 2 Jan 2026 CLOSED
Saturday 3 January 2026 10am – 5.30pm

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For mail orders - Website & Discogs Shops last day of ordering to arrive in time for Christmas is Thursday 18 December 5.30pm.

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