Record Releases of the Summer

A majority of people find themselves craving something a little bit more tangible: physical proof of their interest or love for something. This need to be emotionally connected to objects may explain why people are still buying vinyls.

Here at DTK, we totally get that need for physical music ownership, and we want to encourage you to experience that fuzzy feeling you get from buying physical records. In that spirit, here is a list of the record releases or re-releases we are the most excited about this summer.

Father John Misty

God’s Favorite Customer

It seems like it’s been only a hot minute since Father John Misty was releasing Pure Comedy, but his newly released album promises a less cynical vibe. Through this new effort, FJM is determined to reveal a more real and honest side of his persona, taking us through what he describes as being a “heartache album.”

Led Zeppelin

Rock and Roll/Friends

One of summer’s most exciting releases is the 7” Olympic Studio Mix of Rock and Roll and Friends specially selected by guitarist Jimmy Page. It comes in an eye-catching shade of yellow and is only available at independent music retailers. The release follows a remastered version of the 2003 triple-live album How the West Was Won, which features recordings from two 1972 gigs in Los Angeles and Long Beach, California.

Run the Jewels

Stay Gold Collectors Edition

In addition to a Marvel Comicsbranded 12” vinyl single featuring Kill Your Masters and Stay Gold (Smiff & Cash Remix), the rappers are adding even more to the deal with a Stay Gold metal box to house your RTJ vinyl collection.

Kanye West

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After dropping various twitter rants & revelations over the past few months, Kanye’s highly anticipated and secret EP has us trying to decode the creative journey he has found himself on after going through a rough patch earlier this year. Plus, his recent project, a collaboration with Kid Cudi called “Kids See Ghosts,” is keeping us on the edge of our seats to see what else the rapper has in store following these releases.

Eric Clapton

Rush; Complete Clapton

Clapton is dusting off two gems from his discography to be released into records, with his mostly instrumental soundtrack to the 1991 film Rush (which featured the original version of his smash hit Tears in Heaven) and his 2007 compilation Complete Clapton.

By Marie-Ève Venne