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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY | YES, Brilliant, Tangerine Dream, Spirit, Uriah Heep and more...

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY | YES, Brilliant, Tangerine Dream, Spirit, Uriah Heep and more...

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY | YES, Brilliant, Tangerine Dream, Spirit, Uriah Heep and more...


Happy New Music Friday! Here's everything we've released today...

Yes: Fly From Here (Return Trip), CD Edition

New release of the 2018 album, Yes’ alternative take on their ‘Fly From Here’ opus of 2011.

These 2025 versions include a 1CD, 2LP (In a Tip on Sleeve) and an exclusive Super Deluxe Edition Blu Ray featuring a new Atmos mix by Richard Whittaker.

The Vinyl and CD have an exclusive instrumental mix of Fly From Here as a bonus track.

Brilliant: Kiss the Lips of Life - Deluxe Edition, 2CD

Marking the 40th anniversary of a ‘sliding doors’ moment in pop history, ‘Kiss the Lips of Life’ is released on CD in the UK for the first time, comprehensively expanded and mastered from the original archive tapes.

Tangerine Dream: Rubycon, 50th Anniversary 5CD Edition

50th Anniversary edition of the legendary album ‘Rubycon’ by Tangerine Dream.

Widely regarded as one of their finest albums, ‘Rubycon’ was the band’s second album for Virgin Records and comprised two long pieces which pioneered the use of sequencers and synthesiser technology and produced some of the finest ambient music ever recorded.

The record was also their highest UK charting release, reaching number 10 on the UK charts.

Uriah Heep: The Shadow And The Wind - 1973-1974, 5CD Box Set

The classic ‘Live 1973’ album expanded, plus a live set from 1974 along with two studio albums from the early 70s.

Spirit: Sea Dream, 4CD Expanded & Remastered Edition

Remastered and expanded 4CD clamshell box set edition of ‘Sea Dream’ by Spirit.

Originally issued in 2002 as a double CD version and unavailable for many years.

'Sea Dream’ was a collection of previously unreleased demos and recordings made by the late Randy California and his band Spirit.

West, Bruce & Laing: Out Into The Fields - The Albums 1972-1974, 3CD Clamshell Box Set

Newly remastered 3CD clamshell box set anthology featuring the three albums recorded by West, Bruce & Laing.

Nektar: A Tab in the Ocean, Deluxe Five Disc Limited Edition

An expanded deluxe edition of ‘A Tab in the Ocean’ by Nektar.

First issued in November 1972, the album was the second release by Nektar and was a milestone for the band as it set the template that that would bring them success in both Germany and the USA.

Originally featuring just four pieces, the albums first side would be dominated by the extensive title track which was a progressive rock tour de force. The remaining tracks, ‘Desolation Valley / Waves’, ‘Crying in the Dark’ and ‘King of Twilight’ would also become Nektar classics.

Various Artists: With A Little Help From My Friends – Covers of The Beatles 1967-1970, 3CD Set

Following the success of 'We Can Work Out Work It Out – Covers of The Beatles 1962-1966', Strawberry present 'With A Little Help From My Friends' that focuses on the next stage of The Fab Four's career: 1967-1970.

Like the first volume, this 3CD box set looks at the continuing huge influence The Beatles had on a multitude of artists in disparate genres throughout numerous countries.


Hitting the streaming platforms this week: new music from Buzzcocks, Kim Wilde, and Yes, plus reissues from Spirit, Nektar and more...

PLUS: Our Hidden Gems playlist for archival releases brand new to digital:

Also hitting streaming today, Mark Butcher presents 'Missing You'...

Also hitting streaming today, Mark Butcher presents 'Missing You'...