What are the latest classical music releases this month?

This page lists classical records recently released or reissued on vinyl, with offers from several partner stores. It mixes new recordings by current performers with reissues of classic analog recordings. Releases come out on Fridays, so new titles appear here week by week.

Why listen to classical music on vinyl?

Many listeners love vinyl for the analog recordings of the 1950s to 1970s, which were made with the LP in mind, and for the physical package: large jacket, booklet, box set. On the other hand, vinyl has more surface noise than CD, which you can hear in very quiet passages. A good pressing keeps that to a minimum.

Is 180-gram classical vinyl worth it?

A 180-gram record is thicker and stiffer. Sound quality, though, depends mainly on the source and the mastering, not the weight. A well-made standard pressing can sound as good as a 180-gram disc cut from a mediocre source.

Are most new classical records reissues?

A good share of them, yes. Major labels reissue their historic recordings, often in carefully made series. But current performers also release new recordings on vinyl. Check the recording date in the listing to know which one you're looking at.

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Symphonie n° 7, op. 92 - Vinyle

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New Classical Music Releases on Vinyl: New Recordings and Reissues

What's new in classical vinyl

New classical music releases on vinyl fall into two groups. There are fresh recordings by today’s performers, such as cellist Camille Thomas and pianists Anne Queffélec, Lucas Debargue and Katia Labèque. And there are reissues of landmark analog-era recordings, with conductors like Herbert von Karajan and Bruno Walter. Reissues make up a large share of classical vinyl records, since stereo recordings from the 1950s through the 1970s translate especially well to the LP.

Classical reissue series worth trusting

With classical vinyl, the quality of the reissue matters as much as the performance. The big labels, Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, Sony Classical and Warner Classics, all reissue their catalogs, and Deutsche Grammophon runs The Original Source series, cut from the analog tapes. Audiophile reissue labels such as Speakers Corner and Analogue Productions also carry classical titles. For new recordings, labels such as Harmonia Mundi release part of their output on vinyl, often as limited editions.

Recording date and venue, to tell a new recording from a reissue
Master source: analog tape or digital file
Number of discs for long works like operas or Mahler symphonies
Whether a booklet with liner notes is included

How to keep up with new classical releases

Classical vinyl moves at a slower pace than pop: labels release on CD and digital first, and only some new albums make it to LP. Releases land on Fridays, as in other genres. Composer and performer anniversaries often bring reissues and box sets, while audiophile series announce titles in waves. This page gathers new classical albums as they show up at partner stores, so it's a good place to check what came out this month.

Neoclassical and contemporary music is the exception: albums from composers like Max Richter on Deutsche Grammophon come out on vinyl very regularly on release day. For the core repertoire, keep an eye on reissue series and anniversary box sets instead, which add new titles every year.