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Albums of the Year... So Far!

From best sellers and shop favourites to the records our team can’t stop spinning, discover the best albums of 2026 so far at Badlands.

Badlands Records team members Mike and Lucas holding favourite vinyl records inside the Cheltenham record shop surrounded by albums and record store displays.

New Vinyl vs Second-Hand Vinyl: Which Should You Buy?

New records, vintage finds, original pressings and crate-digging adventures. We explore the differences between new and second-hand vinyl, share a few Badlands stories, and explain why the best record collections...

Mike holds a vinyl record in front of a collection of records on shelves.

A Flying Start to the Year at Badlands Records

A busy start to the year at Badlands. From the War Child HELP (2) compilation and standout New Music Friday releases to an intimate Katherine Priddy in-store and the exciting...

Phil holding up Sam Fender & Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” and Led Zeppelin’s “Trampled Underfoot” outside Badlands; Mike inside the shop holding Mystery Jets’ “A Billion Heartbeats” with a finger to his lips, surrounded by plants and vinyl.

December Round-Up - Staff Picks, Black Friday Bangers

Our end-of-year round-up is here, from what the Badlands crew have been loving throughout 2025 to what flew off the racks at Black Friday.

Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 banner with bold text and abstract vinyl-style graphics in orange, pink, and white.

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.

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.

Two runners on a desert road with yellow Japanese text. One appears edited into the scene, both wearing red shirts.

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...