Miriam Makeba’s mighty Keep Me In Mind received its first reissue from Strut – as usual responsible for more than a few favourites of the year. Looking for more? Check out our favourite albums of 2021 here. The most affecting reissues combine all of these elements, into beautiful packages that reframe narratives through sound.įrom India to Hawaii to Somalia to Mexico and beyond, these are the reissues VF’s editorial team adored this year. Others restore coveted, holy grail fare in new pressings that expand a record’s availability well beyond the small group who can afford exorbitant original LP prices – to make its joy accessible for all.Įlsewhere, meticulously engineered re-masterings can rejuvenate recordings that are both familiar and mysteriously unknown, thanks to a devotion to sonic reincarnation, in vinyl form. Reissues can shine an overdue light on lesser-known artists, albums, and scenes – bringing newfound recognition for an output that was sadly overlooked when it was first released – oftentimes altering musical representation in the process. There is great wonder when resurrecting a record. The reissue LPs, box sets, and compilations that shaped our year.
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