New Album Releases & Arrivals June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026 is one of the deepest Fridays we have seen in a while, stacked with marquee new albums, anniversary reissues, and a remarkable run of international rarities. It is a week that rewards both the pop obsessive and the crate-digger, with major new statements sitting right alongside private-press funk and cult library records.

This Friday brings FKA Twigs' Eusexua Afterglow on Afterglow Pink, Kehlani's self-titled fifth album in two marble variants, Placebo's Re:Created reworking of their debut, American Football's LP4 in two colors, and Lucy Dacus' Forever Is a Feeling, plus a five-album KISS reissue run and a pink Olivia Rodrigo Drop Dead 7". Around those are deep cuts from Boards of Canada, MF DOOM, Scarface, Yamasuki, and more.

Here's your complete guide to the best vinyl arriving this Friday, shop the full June 19, 2026 collection here.

AFI - Decemberunderground (RSD Essential Transparent Smoke Color) Vinyl LP

AFI's Decemberunderground returns as an RSD Essential pressing on transparent smoke colored vinyl, capturing the Bay Area band at their most theatrical and anthemic. The 2006 record pushed the group's punk roots into widescreen gothic rock territory and remains a touchstone for a whole generation of dark, melodic punk. Pick up AFI's Decemberunderground on transparent smoke vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• RSD Essential pressing on transparent smoke colored vinyl
• The Bay Area band at their most theatrical and widescreen
• A cornerstone of mid-2000s punk and gothic rock

Air - Pocket Symphony (Clear Color) Vinyl LP

Air's Pocket Symphony arrives on clear vinyl via Rhino, the French duo's hushed, chamber-leaning follow-up to Talkie Walkie. Built around glass harmonica, koto, and the group's signature analog warmth, it is one of the most quietly beautiful entries in their catalog. Order Air's Pocket Symphony on clear vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Clear vinyl pressing on Rhino
• Hushed, chamber-leaning chapter from the French electronic duo
• Among the most quietly beautiful records in the Air catalog

American Football - American Football (LP4) (Indie Exclusive Yellow Color) Vinyl LP

American Football's fourth self-titled album, known as LP4, lands on Polyvinyl in an Indie Exclusive Yellow Color pressing, the band's first new record in roughly seven years. Produced by Sonny DiPerri with guest appearances from Brendan Yates of Turnstile, Caithlin de Marrais of Rainer Maria, and Wisp, it extends the Midwest emo pioneers' run of intricate, melancholic guitar music. Grab American Football's LP4 on Indie Exclusive Yellow vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Indie Exclusive Yellow Color variant only at independent shops
• The Midwest emo pioneers' first album in roughly seven years
• Guest spots from Brendan Yates, Caithlin de Marrais, and Wisp

American Football - American Football (LP4) (Red Color) Vinyl LP

The Red Color edition of American Football's LP4 offers a second striking variant of the band's long-awaited return for collectors who prefer a bolder shelf presence. The music is the same patient, interlocking indie rock that made their self-titled debut a classic, now widened with new collaborators. Pick up American Football's LP4 on Red vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Red Color pressing on Polyvinyl
• The band's first new full-length in roughly seven years
• Patient, interlocking guitar work from the Midwest emo originators

Angine De Poitrine - Vol. 1 Vinyl LP

Angine De Poitrine's Vol. 1 gets a wider vinyl release after the French-Canadian duo's debut moved through several self-released pressings on the strength of a viral live session. Brothers Klek and Khn de Poitrine build costumed, live-looped microtonal math rock that sounds like nothing else arriving this week. Pick up Angine De Poitrine's Vol. 1 on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Wider vinyl release following several self-released pressings
• Costumed, live-looping microtonal math rock from the de Poitrine brothers
• Built on the viral live session that broke the band

Angine De Poitrine - Vol. 2 Vinyl LP

Vol. 2 continues Angine De Poitrine's restless experiment, pairing naturally with the first volume for anyone catching on to one of the more singular new acts in underground rock. The duo's microtonal tunings and looped arrangements reward close, repeat listening. Order Angine De Poitrine's Vol. 2 on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• The companion volume to the duo's breakout debut
• Microtonal tunings and live-looped arrangements throughout
• One of the most singular new acts in experimental rock

Atlus Sound Team - Persona 5 Tactica (Phantom Thieves Color) Vinyl LP

The Persona 5 Tactica soundtrack arrives on Iam8bit in a Phantom Thieves Color pressing, collecting the stylish score from Atlus' 2023 strategy spin-off. The Persona series remains one of the most beloved names in game music, and Tactica carries the same jazzy, kinetic energy fans expect. Order the Persona 5 Tactica soundtrack on Phantom Thieves vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Phantom Thieves Color pressing on Iam8bit
• Stylish score from Atlus' 2023 strategy spin-off
• A must for video game soundtrack collectors

Boards of Canada - Tomorrow's Harvest Vinyl LP

Boards of Canada's Tomorrow's Harvest returns to the racks on Warp, the Scottish duo's widescreen, faintly apocalyptic 2013 return after an eight-year silence. Its analog synth haze and cinematic sequencing make it one of the defining electronic records of the last decade and beyond. Pick up Boards of Canada's Tomorrow's Harvest on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Pressed on Warp, the duo's longtime home
• Widescreen, cinematic analog synth work
• A defining modern electronic album

Boards of Canada - Trans Canada Highway Vinyl LP

Trans Canada Highway collects the 2006 Boards of Canada EP anchored by Dayvan Cowboy, expanding it with remixes and companion pieces. It is an essential stop for anyone deep in the BoC catalog. Order Boards of Canada's Trans Canada Highway on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• The 2006 EP anchored by Dayvan Cowboy
• Includes remixes and companion pieces
• Essential for completists of the Warp catalog

Chance The Rapper - Coloring Book (10th Anniversary Translucent Pink Color) Vinyl LP

Chance The Rapper's Coloring Book reaches its tenth anniversary with a translucent pink pressing via Think Indie, marking the Chicago artist's joyful, gospel-soaked breakthrough. The Grammy-winning mixtape brought a new generation of independent rap into the mainstream conversation. Pick up Chance The Rapper's Coloring Book 10th Anniversary pink vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Tenth anniversary translucent pink pressing
• Chance's gospel-infused hip-hop breakthrough
• A landmark independent rap release

Cool Kids & Don Cannon - Gone Fishing (Anniversary Edition) Vinyl LP

Gone Fishing gets its first vinyl pressing as an Anniversary Edition, reviving the 2009 mixtape that set the stage for The Cool Kids' debut album. The Chicago duo's minimalist, throwback boom-bap, built with mixtape DJ and producer Don Cannon, helped define the blog-rap era. Pick up Cool Kids & Don Cannon's Gone Fishing Anniversary Edition.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• First-ever vinyl pressing, remixed and remastered on 2xLP
• Revives the 2009 mixtape that preceded the duo's debut
• A blog-era hip-hop document from a key Chicago act

Final Fantasy IV - Song of Heroes Original Soundtrack (Japanese Import) Vinyl LP

Final Fantasy IV: Song of Heroes arrives as a Japanese import collecting four of Nobuo Uematsu's themes, with modern arrangements on one side and the original SNES versions on the other. It is a thoughtfully sequenced tribute to one of the most influential scores in role-playing game history. Order the Final Fantasy IV: Song of Heroes soundtrack import.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Japanese import pairing modern arrangements with original SNES versions
• Four classic themes from composer Nobuo Uematsu
• Includes an MP3 download code

FKA Twigs - Eusexua Afterglow (Semi-Transparent Afterglow Pink Color) Vinyl LP

FKA Twigs' Eusexua Afterglow arrives on a semi-transparent Afterglow Pink pressing, the companion piece to her acclaimed 2025 album Eusexua. It pushes further into the rapturous, club-leaning electronica that has made her one of the most forward-thinking artists in pop. Pick up FKA Twigs' Eusexua Afterglow on Afterglow Pink vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Semi-transparent Afterglow Pink Color pressing
• Companion to her acclaimed 2025 album Eusexua
• Rapturous, club-leaning electronica from a singular pop artist

Hubert Barclay Eaves III - Esoteric Funk Vinyl LP

Esoteric Funk gets a first vinyl reissue as a Japanese import, resurfacing the lone solo album by keyboardist Hubert Barclay Eaves III, later known for his work with D-Train. Recorded in the mid-70s with players including Mtume, Reggie Lucas, and Rene McLean, it sits in the spiritual jazz-funk lineage of labels like Strata-East and Black Jazz. Order Hubert Barclay Eaves III's Esoteric Funk reissue.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• First vinyl reissue, pressed as a Japanese import
• The sole solo album from the keyboardist behind D-Train
• Spiritual jazz-funk in the Strata-East and Black Jazz tradition

Kehlani - Kehlani (Brown Marble Color) Vinyl LP

Kehlani's self-titled fifth album lands on a Brown Marble pressing, a confident, guest-heavy statement of contemporary R&B. The record features the Grammy-winning single Folded alongside appearances from Brandy, Usher, Missy Elliott, and more. Pick up Kehlani's self-titled album on Brown Marble vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Brown Marble Color pressing on Atlantic
• Includes the Grammy-winning single Folded
• A stacked guest list spanning modern R&B and rap

Kehlani - Kehlani (Indie Exclusive Violet Marble Color) Vinyl LP

The Indie Exclusive Violet Marble edition of Kehlani's self-titled album gives independent shops a distinct variant of one of the spring's biggest R&B releases. The music is the same assured fifth album, deep with collaborators and built for repeat plays. Order Kehlani's self-titled album on Indie Exclusive Violet Marble vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Indie Exclusive Violet Marble variant for independent stores
• Kehlani's assured, guest-rich fifth album
• One of the spring's standout R&B releases

KISS - Alive! Vinyl LP

KISS' Alive! returns on Universal, the 1975 double live album that turned the band into an arena institution. It remains the definitive document of their early theatrical hard rock and the record that broke them wide open. Pick up KISS' Alive! on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• The 1975 double live album that made KISS a phenomenon
• Definitive early-era hard rock performances
• A cornerstone of any classic rock shelf

KISS - Destroyer Vinyl LP

Destroyer arrives on Universal, the 1976 studio album where producer Bob Ezrin pushed KISS toward bigger, more ambitious arrangements. Home to Detroit Rock City and Beth, it is one of the band's most enduring statements. Order KISS' Destroyer on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• The ambitious 1976 Bob Ezrin-produced studio album
• Features Detroit Rock City and Beth
• One of the most enduring records in the KISS catalog

KISS - Kissworld: The Best of KISS Vinyl LP

Kissworld: The Best of KISS gathers the band's essential singles into one convenient collection on Island. It is an ideal entry point for newcomers or a clean greatest-hits spin for longtime fans. Pick up Kissworld: The Best of KISS on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• A career-spanning best-of collection
• Ideal entry point for new listeners
• Gathers the essential KISS singles on one set

KISS - Love Gun Vinyl LP

Love Gun lands on Universal, the 1977 album widely regarded as the peak of the original KISS lineup's studio run. The title track and Christine Sixteen are pure mid-70s hard rock swagger. Order KISS' Love Gun on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• The 1977 high point of the original lineup
• Features the title track and Christine Sixteen
• Essential mid-70s hard rock

KISS - Rock and Roll Over Vinyl LP

Rock and Roll Over returns on Universal, the raw, stripped-back 1976 album that leaned into the band's garage-rock instincts after Destroyer's polish. Calling Dr. Love and I Want You keep it firmly in the fan-favorite tier. Pick up KISS' Rock and Roll Over on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• The rawer, stripped-back 1976 follow-up to Destroyer
• Features Calling Dr. Love and I Want You
• A fan-favorite entry in the catalog

Larry, Gersh & Mike - Everyman Vinyl LP

Everyman by Larry, Gersh & Mike arrives via Strawberry Rain, a label known for unearthing deep funk and soul rarities for serious crate diggers. This reissue brings a sought-after private-press obscurity back into circulation on clean vinyl. Order Larry, Gersh & Mike's Everyman.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Reissue on Strawberry Rain, a deep funk and soul specialist
• Brings a private-press rarity back into circulation
• For collectors of obscure funk and soul

Lords of Acid - Lust (Special Remastered Band Edition) (Pink Color) Vinyl LP

Lords of Acid's Lust returns in a Special Remastered Band Edition on pink vinyl via Metropolis, the provocative 1991 debut from the Belgian acid house and EBM provocateurs. Loud, lewd, and built for the dancefloor, it is a cult favorite of the early industrial-dance crossover. Pick up Lords of Acid's Lust on pink vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Special Remastered Band Edition on pink vinyl
• The provocative 1991 Belgian acid house debut
• A cult favorite of early industrial-dance crossover

Lucy Dacus - Forever Is a Feeling Vinyl LP

Lucy Dacus' Forever Is a Feeling is her fourth album and major-label solo debut, arriving after the boygenius run with her sharpest, most romantic songwriting yet. Guests including Hozier, Phoebe Bridgers, and Julien Baker round out a lush, string-touched indie rock record. Order Lucy Dacus' Forever Is a Feeling on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Dacus' fourth album and major-label solo debut
• Guest turns from Hozier, Phoebe Bridgers, and Julien Baker
• Lush, string-touched indie rock songwriting

Metro - Donutroit Vinyl LP

Donutroit is a 24-track tribute to J Dilla from Polish producer Metro, marking two decades since the legendary beatmaker's passing. Pressed as a limited double LP with guests including Emade and Immortal Onion, it is a heartfelt entry in the instrumental hip-hop and beat-tape tradition. Pick up Metro's Donutroit on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Limited double LP tribute to J Dilla
• 24 tracks marking twenty years since his passing
• Instrumental beats with guests Emade and Immortal Onion

MF DOOM - MM..Leftovers (Green Color) Vinyl LP

MM..Leftovers gathers companion material from the MM..Food era on a limited green pressing via Metal Face, a welcome addition for MF DOOM devotees. The villain's dense wordplay and dusty, sample-rich production remain unmistakable. Order MF DOOM's MM..Leftovers on green vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Limited green pressing on Metal Face Records
• Companion material from the MM..Food era
• Essential for MF DOOM and crate-digging collectors

Ne-Yo - In My Own Words (20th Anniversary) Vinyl LP

Ne-Yo's In My Own Words reaches its 20th anniversary, the 2006 debut that established him as one of the defining R&B songwriters of his era. Anchored by So Sick, it is a polished, hook-rich snapshot of mid-2000s soul. Pick up Ne-Yo's In My Own Words 20th Anniversary vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• 20th anniversary pressing of Ne-Yo's debut
• Features the signature single So Sick
• Polished, hook-rich mid-2000s R&B and soul

Olivia Rodrigo - Drop Dead (Pink Color) 7" Vinyl

Olivia Rodrigo's Drop Dead arrives as a pink 7" single, the lead release ahead of her third album. The track leans into a punchier, synth-forward pop sound and makes for a fun collectible format. Pick up Olivia Rodrigo's Drop Dead pink 7" single.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Pink 7" single pressing
• Lead single ahead of Rodrigo's third album
• A collectible short-format release for pop fans

Paul McCartney - Flowers in the Dirt Vinyl LP

Paul McCartney's Flowers in the Dirt returns on Capitol, the well-regarded 1989 album featuring a celebrated batch of co-writes with Elvis Costello. It stands as one of the strongest entries in McCartney's later solo catalog. Order Paul McCartney's Flowers in the Dirt on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• The acclaimed 1989 solo album
• Features celebrated co-writes with Elvis Costello
• A high point of McCartney's later catalog

Placebo - Re:Created (Deluxe) (White Color) Vinyl LP

Placebo's Re:Created is a 30th-anniversary reworked version of the band's 1996 self-titled debut, presented here as a deluxe white 2LP with a hidden 7" and booklet. The set reimagines early signatures like Nancy Boy and 36 Degrees, offering a fresh angle on the alt-rock classic. Pick up Placebo's Re:Created Deluxe on white vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Deluxe white 2LP with a hidden 7" and booklet
• A 30th-anniversary reworking of the 1996 debut
• Reimagined versions of Nancy Boy and 36 Degrees

Sam Cooke - Mr. Soul (Orange Color) Vinyl LP

Sam Cooke's Mr. Soul gets a numbered orange pressing via Music on Vinyl, an import reissue of the 1963 album that found the singer interpreting standards with effortless grace. Cooke's voice remains one of the foundational instruments of American soul. Order Sam Cooke's Mr. Soul on orange vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Numbered orange import pressing on Music on Vinyl
• The 1963 album of standards and ballads
• A foundational voice in American soul

Sandra Alexandra - Sandra & Her 12 Samurai Vinyl LP

Sandra & Her 12 Samurai arrives as a Japanese import via Nippon Columbia, a rare slice of vintage soul for adventurous collectors. This reissue brings a hard-to-find catalog title back to the racks on clean vinyl. Pick up Sandra & Her 12 Samurai on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Japanese import pressing on Nippon Columbia
• A rare vintage soul catalog title
• For adventurous import and rarity collectors

Scarface - The Diary (Indie Exclusive Red Color) Vinyl LP

Scarface's The Diary returns in an Indie Exclusive Red Color pressing on Rap-A-Lot, the Houston legend's stark, introspective 1994 solo high point. It is widely held as one of the defining records of Southern hip-hop. Pick up Scarface's The Diary on Indie Exclusive Red vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Indie Exclusive Red Color variant for independent shops
• Scarface's introspective 1994 solo peak
• A defining Southern hip-hop record on Rap-A-Lot

Scarface - The Diary Vinyl LP

The standard pressing of Scarface's The Diary offers the same essential 1994 album for listeners who want the classic without the color variant. Raw, cinematic, and deeply personal, it remains a high-water mark for the Rap-A-Lot catalog. Order Scarface's The Diary on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Standard pressing of the 1994 solo classic
• Raw, cinematic, deeply personal Southern rap
• A Rap-A-Lot high-water mark

The Muffs - Blonder and Blonder Vinyl LP

The Muffs' Blonder and Blonder returns on Omnivore, the 1995 power-pop gem fronted by the late, great Kim Shattuck. Equal parts bratty punk energy and razor-sharp melody, it is a beloved entry in the 90s pop-punk canon. Pick up The Muffs' Blonder and Blonder on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Omnivore reissue of the 1995 power-pop favorite
• Fronted by the late Kim Shattuck
• Equal parts punk energy and pop melody

Various - KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) (Anniversary Edition) (Honmoon Haze Color) Vinyl LP

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack returns in an Anniversary Edition on Honmoon Haze colored vinyl, celebrating the breakout Netflix film and its HUNTR/X and Saja Boys songs. This edition adds four tracks new to vinyl plus prints, stickers, and photo cards. Order the KPop Demon Hunters Anniversary Edition soundtrack.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Anniversary Edition on Honmoon Haze colored vinyl
• Four tracks new to vinyl, plus prints, stickers, and photo cards
• The hook-filled pop soundtrack to the hit Netflix film

Various - The Outsiders (Original Soundtrack) (Blue & Sunset Orange Color) Vinyl LP

The Outsiders original soundtrack arrives in a Blue and Sunset Orange split-color pressing via Silva Screen, scoring Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 adaptation of the S.E. Hinton novel. The sweeping orchestral music makes a striking companion to the film's golden-hour mood. Pick up The Outsiders soundtrack on Blue and Sunset Orange vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Blue and Sunset Orange split-color pressing on Silva Screen
• Score to Coppola's 1983 film
• Sweeping orchestral music for soundtrack collectors

Yamasuki - Le Monde Fabuleux des Yamasuki Vinyl LP

Le Monde Fabuleux des Yamasuki returns via Sdban, the cult 1971 French and Belgian concept album of pseudo-Japanese psych-pop and funk. Co-written by Daniel Vangarde, father of Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter, its grooves have been sampled by Erykah Badu and Madlib alike. Order Yamasuki's Le Monde Fabuleux des Yamasuki on vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• Reissue of the cult 1971 concept album
• Pseudo-Japanese psych-pop and funk grooves
• Sampled by Erykah Badu and Madlib

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Show Your Bones (RSD Essential) (Orange, Yellow & Purple Marble Color) Vinyl LP

Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Show Your Bones returns as an RSD Essential pressing on orange, yellow, and purple marble vinyl, the New York trio's restless 2006 follow-up to Fever to Tell. It broadened their sound with bigger guitars and showcased Karen O at her most dynamic. Pick up Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Show Your Bones on marble vinyl.

Why it's worth purchasing:

• RSD Essential orange, yellow, and purple marble pressing
• The trio's restless 2006 follow-up to Fever to Tell
• Karen O at her most dynamic

Still in the Racks From Recent Weeks

Plenty of recent favorites are still moving through the collection alongside this week's new arrivals. On the hip-hop side, look for 21 Savage's What Happened to the Streets? and Vince Staples' Cry Baby on Baby Pink, while Cypress Hill's III (Temples of Boom) holds down the boom-bap classics. Electronic and synth heads can pair this week's Boards of Canada reissues with their Inferno LP, Ninajirachi's I Love My Computer, and the perennial Kavinsky's Outrun. And for the heavier shelf, Danzig's self-titled debut on RSD Essential White is right there in the racks.

See You Friday

This week's June 19, 2026 vinyl releases lean heavy on marquee new albums, anniversary reissues, and deep international finds, so it rewards a careful scroll. If you want to lock in the records most likely to move quickly, keep your eye on these:

• FKA Twigs - Eusexua Afterglow (Semi-Transparent Afterglow Pink Color)
• Placebo - Re:Created (Deluxe) (White Color)
• American Football - American Football (LP4)
• Lucy Dacus - Forever Is a Feeling
• Kehlani - Kehlani
• Olivia Rodrigo - Drop Dead (Pink Color) 7"
• Boards of Canada - Tomorrow's Harvest

Whether you came for a new-release variant, one of the KISS reissues for the classic rock shelf, or a deep import you will not find anywhere else in town, this drop is worth a slow, careful pass. Browse the full June 19, 2026 collection and lock in your picks before the variants are gone.

It's all in GOOD TASTE.