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Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 + October-November Vinyl Round-Up

Black Friday’s nearly here and the decks at Badlands have been busy! From new favourites and live moments to the biggest Record Store Day drops of the year.

Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska '82 | Review By Dan French

At the heart of the box are the long-awaited ‘Electric Nebraska’ performances. Starting deceptively with ‘Nebraska’, only subtly different from the known take with minimal but effective band backing to...

Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska box set featuring remastered tracks, outtakes, and rare recordings, as seen in the 2025 expanded release.

Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska '82 | Review By Ian Henry

It’s been rumoured for decades now Electric Nebraska is finally here. With the release of Bruce Springsteen’s long-lost band versions, plus outtakes and a Count Basie live set, this box...

September-October Roundup: Bruce, Bob, Cate & a Ton of Rock Incoming

From Cate Le Bon’s surreal new album to major pre-orders from Springsteen and Dylan - plus a killer National Album Day lineup - here’s what’s been flying at Badlands lately.

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August-September: Blistering Beats, Big Drops, Bold Sounds

From Mac to Mazzy Star, Deftones to DeMarco - August has been stacked with brilliant releases (and we’re not done yet). Here’s what’s been flying off the shelves and into...

7 Easy Ways to Look After Your Vinyl Records (and Keep Them Spinning for Years)

Vinyl sounds better when you look after it. From deep cleans to dodging warps, we’ve rounded up 7 easy tips to help you keep your records in top shape.

July-August Roundup: Hot Wax, Live Legends & Albums of the Year (So Far) 🔥

August is packed with essential new vinyl releases and reissues, from Wet Leg and David Bowie to Paul Weller and David Gilmour.

June-July at Badlands: Summer Soundtracks, Signed Editions & Playback Memories

From Glastonbury legends to Springsteen’s long-lost tracks, it’s been a big few weeks at Badlands. Playback parties, exclusive vinyl, white label giveaways – and July’s just getting started. Dive in...