Rarebird's Rock and Roll Nest

For Record Store Day 2026, a limited edition Weezer LP was issued. 1192 contains remixed recordings of Weezer's first studio sessions from mid-November of 1992 (hence the title), discovered on a reel of 1" Ampex tape by original bassist Matt Sharp. The LP was pressed in grey vinyl, to match the color of the tape reel, and was limited to 3,000 copies. The LP was classified as an "RSD First" release, and has still not been given a wider release as of one month later. But it is certainly only a matter of time before it does become available, due to both its quality and its historical significance. Produced by Sharp and mixed by Joe Chicarrelli, this LP features early versions of songs from Weezer's classic self-titled 1994 debut album (known as the "Blue Album") by the nerdy alternative band's original lineup, which featured Sharp on bass, as well as rhythm guitarist Jason Cropper (who was ousted from the band before the release of the Blue Album). ...

For Record Store Day in 2026, Collective Soul issued a limited edition vinyl LP titled Touch And Go . The LP was limited to 2,500 copies, and pressed in blue-swirl-colored vinyl. This new studio album from the Georgia-based rock band, who made their name during the alternative '90's, was inspired by '80's new wave sounds, particularly the sound of The Cars. (The album is presumably named after that band's 1980 song "Touch and Go"). The album was described as an "RSD Exclusive Release", and as of one month later has still not been given a wider release. However, a wider commercial release (either physical or digital) is likely to happen more sooner than later. Although this album is touted as marking a new creative direction for Collective Soul, lead singer and guitarist Ed Roland did pursue this genre once before. Touch And Go is reminiscent of a 2020 Record Store Day Black Friday release by The Living Room (aka Alien Attitude), another Rol...