All of Magazine’s Studio Albums Set for Vinyl Reissue

Magazine’s Entire Studio Discography Set for Vinyl Reissue: A Retro Revival for the Pioneering Post-Punk Legends

This autumn, music lovers and vinyl enthusiasts alike can rejoice as the entire studio catalogue of the legendary post-punk band Magazine is poised for a much-anticipated reissue by PIAS Catalogue. Known for their avant-garde sound and strikingly intellectual lyrics, Magazine’s work continues to resonate, effortlessly bridging the gap between punk’s raw energy and art rock’s dynamic complexity.

On November 15, fans will have the chance to revisit the band’s first three seminal albums: Real Life (1978), Secondhand Daylight (1979), and The Correct Use of Soap (1980). This trifecta of post-punk perfection showcases the band’s evolution as they meld sophistication with the burgeoning punk ethos, a sound that laid the groundwork for countless acts to follow.

A month later, on December 13, the celebration continues with the reissuing of Magic, Murder And The Weather (1981), alongside No Thyself (2011), and Rays & Hail 1978-2011—the latter making its vinyl debut. Originally released as a 14-track CD, this beloved compilation has now been expanded to feature 19 tracks, organizing highlights from the band’s compelling and innovative career into an essential collection.

For fans eager to delve deeper, each of the six reissues will be accompanied by fresh sleevenotes curated by Rory Sullivan-Burke, author of The Light Pours Out of Me, a recent biography of revered Magazine guitarist, John McGeoch. Each reissue will also boast contributions from various band members, providing personal insights into the creative processes that shaped these iconic records.

With the audio sourced from the 2000 remastered versions, the reissues promise not only aesthetic pleasure in their vibrant colored vinyl formats but also an enriching auditory experience that respects the band’s original artist intent. Collectors and enthusiasts can amplify their experience with exclusive marble vinyl editions available at Rough Trade Shops.

But the crowning jewel in this autumnal offering is sure to be a limited release: a box set of just 500 units that will house all six albums alongside a treasure trove of bonus ephemera. Expect art prints, lyric sheets, unseen photographs, and more — a collector’s dream that brings the essence of Magazine’s legacy into tangible form, available exclusively from Wire-Sound.

In a time when vinyl reissues have become a cornerstone of the retail music industry, Magazine’s upcoming drop stands out. It beckons both longtime devotees and curious newcomers to experience the thrilling past of a band that carved an indelible mark across the musical landscape. As we eagerly await November and December, the promise of re-exploring Magazine’s audacious brilliance is a fitting reminder that the spirit of post-punk is far from over.

Written by 92.9 The Torch