INDISPENSABLE REISSUES & COLLECTIONS
June 2026
by Kristine England
June 30, 2026
Bobby Hutcherson
Components
One of Hutcherson's definitive early recordings, Components finds the vibraphonist in very good company, with Herbie Hancock (p), James Spaulding (as, fl), Ron Carter (b), and Joe Chambers (d). Part of Blue Note's Tone Poet Vinyl series, the record is remastered from the original tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl.
FEATURED TRACK: "Little B's Poem"
Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Originally released in 1976, this set features 20 of the CCR charted hits, including both A and B sides. The first iteration of Chronicle was certified 12x platinum. This latest reissue was pressed on red, white & blue vinyl.
FEATURED TRACK: "Fortunate Son"
Cream
Wheels of Fire
Hailed as the first rock supergroup, Cream formed in 1966. Originally released as a double LP in 1968, Wheels of Fire was recorded in both the studio (disc one) and live (at the Fillmore West and Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco), where the band was able to stretch out with two 16+ minute songs. Considered a classic recording from the era, its new 5CD treatment contains four different mixes for the studio album, an expansion of the live sets, and a fifth CD with rare and unreleased tracks.
FEATURED TRACK: "White Room"
Vibrations
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Transitioning from post-bop to funk is something a few classic jazz artists attempted, some more successfully than others. Roy Ayers' move into new territory was definitely a triumph. Eventually shifting even further away from his jazz roots, he settled comfortably into his role as an R&B singer. The 1976 album Vibrations is a celebration of all the best elements from all those genres. The featured track is one of the most aptly named tunes I've ever heard. Damn, it's funky! It's no wonder it's been heavily sampled by hip hop artists. After nearly two decades out of print, it's back on 180g vinyl. Time to get your groove on.
FEATURED TRACK: "Moving, Grooving"
The Stooges
Metallic ’KO
Recorded at the chaotic end, the Stooges broke up shortly after the February 1974 show at Detroit's Michigan Palace, captured for posterity here. To say this record is a mess is an understatement, but it reflects the state of the "godfathers of punk" at the time and serves as a historical document of the demise of one of rock's most influential bands.
FEATURED TRACK: "Gimme Danger"