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Upcoming Vinyl Releases – September 26, 2025: Part 4 - Rock & Alternative Legends

If September 26 wasn’t already overwhelming for crate-diggers, this wave of rock and alternative essentials pushes it into overdrive. From 70s icons to 90s alt titans to modern indie heroes, this drop has something for every guitar-driven obsession. Collectors get the chance to snag fresh pressings of albums that shaped punk, grunge, alt-rock, and beyond.

Big Thief – Double Infinity (Standard & Indie Exclusive Green Color Vinyl LPs)

Big Thief are one of today’s most beloved indie bands, and Double Infinity captures their raw, exploratory spirit in full bloom. With both a standard pressing and a lush indie exclusive green edition, this one’s for the diehards.

  • A band at the peak of their creative powers

  • Choice between a classic black pressing or a collector’s green variant

  • Essential for fans of modern indie folk and experimental rock

Descendents – Milo Goes to College (Standard, Gray Marble, and Punk Note Editions) Vinyl LPs

Punk wouldn’t sound the same without the Descendents. Their 1982 debut Milo Goes to College set the tone for generations of melodic punk. September 26 brings not one but three versions—standard, a gray marble variant, and a slick Punk Note edition.

  • Foundational melodic punk record that inspired countless bands

  • Multiple collectible variants to suit every fan’s shelf

  • As relevant, fast, and fun as ever over 40 years later

Descendents – Everything Sucks Vinyl LP

The comeback album that brought Descendents roaring back in 1996, Everything Sucks is a perfect bridge between their hardcore roots and polished punk songwriting.

  • A defining 90s punk rock album

  • Includes classics like “I’m the One” and “When I Get Old”

  • Must-have companion to their early work

Descendents – 9th & Walnut Vinyl LP

This one’s a unique artifact: 9th & Walnut resurrects early, unreleased Descendents songs written before Milo Goes to College. It’s both a time capsule and a fresh listen.

  • Rare pre-Milo songs finally recorded and released

  • Perfect for long-time fans wanting a deeper cut

  • Punk history pressed to wax

Fleetwood Mac – Fleetwood Mac (Self-Titled) Vinyl LP

The self-titled 1975 Fleetwood Mac album was their big turning point, introducing Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. It’s the record that set the stage for Rumours and cemented them as one of the biggest bands in the world.

  • Includes classics like “Rhiannon” and “Landslide”

  • A transitional album that launched their golden era

  • Essential for classic rock collections

Fleetwood Mac – Tango in the Night Vinyl LP

Released in 1987, Tango in the Night blends shimmering 80s production with Fleetwood Mac’s signature songwriting. Hits like “Everywhere” and “Little Lies” still sound timeless.

  • Their most successful album of the late 80s

  • A perfect fusion of pop and classic rock

  • Nostalgic, lush, and endlessly replayable

Nine Inch Nails – Pretty Hate Machine, Broken, The Downward Spiral, The Fragile, With Teeth (Grouped Vinyl LPs)

Few bands pushed alternative music into darker, heavier territory like Nine Inch Nails. September 26 sees a huge wave of NIN essentials:

  • Pretty Hate Machine (1989) introduced Trent Reznor’s industrial-pop vision.

  • Broken (1992) was a furious, noisy statement.

  • The Downward Spiral (1994) became a defining 90s record.

  • The Fragile (1999) expanded the sound into sprawling art rock.

  • With Teeth (2005) proved Reznor’s staying power.

  • Every major era of NIN in one drop

  • Industrial rock classics with massive influence

  • Essential for anyone into dark, heavy alt-rock

Nine Inch Nails – Tron: Ares (Original Soundtrack) (Black & Opaque White Editions) Vinyl LPs

Not only are NIN reissues dropping, but Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross bring a brand new soundtrack: Tron: Ares. Available in both standard black and a slick opaque white, this is destined to be a collector’s prize.

  • New original soundtrack from two of the best modern film composers

  • Black and white variants for collectors

  • A futuristic continuation of the Tron legacy

Slipknot – Slipknot (Self-Titled 25th Anniversary) Vinyl LP

25 years since it dropped, Slipknot’s debut is still one of the most aggressive and important metal records of all time. This anniversary edition gives it the proper vinyl treatment.

  • A landmark album in nu-metal and extreme music

  • 25th anniversary pressing makes it extra special

  • A must for fans who want the raw chaos on wax

System of a Down – Toxicity Vinyl LP

Released in 2001, Toxicity remains one of the most unique rock albums ever made—politically charged, musically adventurous, and still mosh-pit ready.

  • Includes iconic tracks like “Chop Suey!” and “Toxicity”

  • A defining album of the early 2000s

  • An absolute must-own for any rock collection

Queens of the Stone Age – Alive in the Catacombs (Indie Exclusive) Vinyl LP

Queens of the Stone Age bring their stoner rock swagger to a new live set, Alive in the Catacombs. As always with QOTSA, expect fuzzed-out guitars and desert rock power.

  • Exclusive live set for collectors

  • Captures QOTSA’s raw, heavy live energy

  • A perfect addition alongside their studio catalog

Megadeth – Rust in Peace (180g Limited Edition) Vinyl LP

For the metalheads, Rust in Peace is back. Widely considered one of the greatest thrash metal albums ever, Megadeth’s 1990 masterpiece gets a heavyweight vinyl reissue.

  • A cornerstone of thrash metal

  • 180g pressing gives the riffs full power

  • Must-have for metal collectors

Mother Love Bone – Apple & Shine (Grouped Eco Vinyl LPs)

Before Pearl Jam, there was Mother Love Bone. Both Apple and Shine are getting eco-vinyl reissues, with variants like Habanero and Sky Blue adding some color to the grunge roots.

  • Essential grunge pre-history from Seattle’s scene

  • Eco vinyl pressings for sustainability-minded collectors

  • A rare chance to own these cult classics

Ozzy Osbourne – Bark at the Moon (40th Anniversary, Cobalt Blue), Blizzard of Ozz (30th Anniversary), Diary of a Madman, No More Tears (180g) (Grouped Vinyl LPs)

The Prince of Darkness gets a serious vinyl celebration. Bark at the Moon turns 40 with a cobalt blue pressing, while Blizzard of Ozz, Diary of a Madman, and No More Tears remind us why Ozzy remains a metal icon.

  • Anniversary and classic reissues spanning Ozzy’s solo career

  • Colored and heavyweight variants for collectors

  • The definitive Ozzy starter pack

From punk pioneers (Descendents) to metal gods (Megadeth, Ozzy) to alt-rock giants (Nine Inch Nails, System of a Down, QOTSA), September 26 delivers a ridiculous lineup for guitar music fans. This isn’t just a restock—it’s a history lesson pressed onto vinyl.

If hip-hop and funk dominated Parts 1 and 2, and electronic soundscapes ruled Part 3, then Part 4 is all about volume, attitude, and riffs.

Coty Smith