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01/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/15/2026 10:10

In Celebration of Acoustic Sounds’ 40th Anniversary

Analogue Productions and Quality Record Pressings proudly present 40 titles celebrating 40 years of Acoustic Sounds and audiophile perfection.

In Partnership with Rhino Records

This Series Kicks Off The Label's Year-Long Anniversary Celebration, With More Announcements To Come

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Analogue Productions is proud to unveil a new partnership with Rhino Records for 2026 and beyond: The Acoustic Sounds 40th Anniversary Series. Building on the success of the Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series, Analogue Productions and Rhino have partnered once again to bring iconic recordings from Warner Music Group's storied catalog to vinyl, pressed at Quality Record Pressings (QRP) in Salina, Kansas. Beginning this January, the series will deliver two meticulously produced albums per month, spanning the archives of Warner Records, Reprise, Sire, Atlantic Records and more. For customers who want to subscribe to the entire 40 album series, the initial 400 LPs off of the press will be numbered and reserved for these customers, and for each release they will receive their album with the same number.

Ahead of Acoustic Sounds' 40th Anniversary in 2026, the series launches today with two of Van Morrison's most celebrated albums: Astral Weeks (1968) and Moondance (1970). Pre-order here.

Following the debut installment, two new titles will be released each month, beginning in March 2026. The full series encompasses 40 titles, with a complete list still to be announced, featuring albums from America, Genesis, Foghat, Gordon Lightfoot, Little Feat, The Meters, Ry Cooder, the Ramones, and many more - capturing the essence of classic popular music in stunning sonic detail.

Every album in the series is cut at 45 RPM and pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, delivering exceptional clarity, depth, and dynamic range, with select titles also available on SACD. Each title is mastered from the original analog master tapes - or the best available source - by top mastering engineers, including Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab in Salina, Kansas. Series subscribers who sign up for the initial numbered edition of 400, will also enjoy free shipping within the continental United States. Subscribers receive the same numbered edition for every release, creating a cohesive, highly collectible set. Non-numbered editions will be available individually once subscription allocations are fulfilled.

Forthcoming releases include:

Van Morrison - Astral Weeks

Van Morrison - Moondance

America - America

America - Homecoming

Foghat - Foghat

Genesis - Wind & Wuthering (3 LPs)

George Benson - Breezin'

Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown

Gram Parsons - Grievous Angel

John David Souther - Black Rose

KC & The Sunshine Band - KC & The Sunshine Band

Little Feat - Sailin' Shoes

Little Feat - Dixie Chicken

The Meters - Rejuvenation

The Meters - Fire On The Bayou

Montrose - Montrose

Ry Cooder - Paradise & Lunch

Ry Cooder - Chicken Skin Music

Ry Cooder - Paris, Texas

Ramones - Ramones

Seals & Crofts - Summer Breeze

Seals & Crofts - Diamond Girl

Tony Joe White - Tony Joe White

Van Morrison - His Band And The Street Choir

To reserve a subscription and guarantee numbered copies, email [email protected]

Prepayment is required to secure a numbered subscription.

From the warmth of analog mastering to the precision of 45 RPM playback, The AP 40 Audiophile Series reflects a shared passion for authenticity, quality, and musical heritage. With Rhino's unmatched access to Warner Music Group's archives and Analogue Productions' uncompromising standards, this series celebrates the art of listening - bringing timeless music to life exactly as it was meant to be heard. This series also kicks off the 40th Anniversary of Acoustic Sounds, with more exciting events and offerings to be announced throughout 2026.

About Acoustic Sounds

For over forty years, Acoustic Sounds has championed the art of vinyl, reissuing historic recordings with the utmost care and precision. The company was founded by Chad Kassem, whose unlikely journey from a small apartment-based vinyl resale operation to the helm of the world's largest vertically integrated vinyl production facility has transformed the high-end audio industry. His Salina, Kansas-based company houses Acoustic Sounds in its entirety, a reissue label (Analogue Productions), state-of-the-art pressing plant (Quality Record Pressings), a mastering facility (The Mastering Lab at Acoustic Sounds), a recording studio and concert venue (Blue Heaven Studios), print shop (Consolidated Printing) and original recordings label (APO Records). Kassem's relentless dedication to sound quality and preservation of historical recordings has made Acoustic Sounds a trusted source for high-fidelity music. Today, the company presses over a million records each year, bringing legendary labels and artists-from Verve, Impulse, Atlantic and Contemporary Records, to John Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, Steely Dan and The Doors-as they've never been heard before to fans worldwide. Chad Kassem's commitment to excellence has redefined the boundaries of high-quality vinyl production and built an empire grounded in authenticity and quality.

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