Here at Retro Pop we have one foot firmly in the past at all times – and nothing gives us more joy than a musical blast from the past getting another shot at the charts.
Keep an eye over here for all the up-and-coming music reissues and expanded re-releases slated to drop throughout 2021.
Shakespears Sister – Hormonally Yours (2CD / Coloured 1LP)
Release Date: February 17
Label: London Records
After quitting Bananarama in 1988, Siobhan Fahey teamed up with Marcella Detroit to form Shakespears Sister and went on to top the charts with their massive 1992 hit Stay.
Celebrating almost three decades of the track and its parent album, ‘Hormonally Yours’, the duo is re-releasing its second LP on 2CD and transparent blue coloured vinyl on February 17.
Pre-order yours on 2CD and transparent blue coloured vinyl.
Japan – Quiet Life (1CD / 1LP + EP / Box Set)
Release Date: March 5
Label: BMG
Japan’s third album, ‘Quiet Life’, is getting a remastered reissue.
Featuring the UK Top 20 singles Quiet Life and All Tomorrow’s Parties, the reissue features a new 2020 remaster of the album plus the four-track EP, ‘Live in Japan’. Expanded editions are also available.
Pre-order yours on 1CD and 1LP + EP.
Gwen Stefani – The Sweet Escape (Coloured 1LP)
Release Date: March 26
Label: Interscope
Gwen Stefani’s second album is coming to vinyl for the first time with a limited edition gold coloured pressing courtesy of Urban Outfitters.
The former No Doubt star’s 2006 follow-up to ‘Love. Angel. Music. Baby.’ was preceded by the singles Wind It Up and its massive title track, and was met with critical and commercial acclaim upon its release.
Pre-order yours here.
Toyah – The Blue Meaning (2CD + 1 DVD / Coloured 1LP)
Release Date: May 28
Label: Cherry Red
Toyah’s 1980 album ‘The Blue Meaning’ is the second LP from the star’s Safari Records catalogue to receive a remastered and expanded re-release.
The project sees the Steve James-produced album re-released with a host of additional content from the original recording sessions.
Pre-order yours on 2CD + 1DVD and neon pink coloured vinyl.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Read My Lips
Release Date: June 11
Label: Plastic Pop
In honour of its 20th anniversary, Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s debut LP is coming to vinyl for the first time ever, with a stunning 2LP red pressing.
The collection features the UK Top 10 hits Take Me Home (A Girl Like Me), Murder on the Dancefloor, Get Over You and Move This Mountain, plus bonus track Never Let Me Down.
Pre-order yours here.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Shoot From The Hip and Trip The Light Fantastic
Release Date: July 30
Label: Plastic Pop
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s ‘Shoot From The Hip’ and ‘Trip The Light Fantastic’ are the next albums from the pop icon set to receive their first-ever vinyl pressings later this year.
‘Shoot From The Hip’, featuring the singles Mixed Up World and I Won’t Change You, is first to get the reissue treatment. Also included are three bonus tracks – Physical, The Earth Shook The Devil’s Hand and Yes Sir, I Can Boogie.
Meanwhile, ‘Trip The Light Fantastic’ includes Catch You, Me and My Imagination and Today the Sun’s On Us – plus six bonus tracks, including Down With Love, Move to the Music, Here’s to You and Duel.
Pre-order ‘Shoot From The Hip‘ and ‘Trip The Light Fantastic‘.
