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Jellyfish’s Underappreciated 1993 Progressive Pop Masterpiece Spilt Milk Shines Anew on Its 180g 2LP Vinylphyle Edition
Mark Smotroff  |  Jul 10, 2026

In the early 1990s, two incredible albums were issued by Jellyfish, a group of musicians emanating from San Francisco’s Bay Area. For a moment in time, Jellyfish successfully encapsulated all that was great about classic harmony pop, bubblegum, paisley-flavored psychedelia and, most especially on their second album, densely produced, prog-leaning rock. That second album, 1993’s Spilt Milk, has recently been given the Vinylphyle 180g 2LP treatment from Capitol/UMe, and Mark Smotroff is here to tell you why it’s better to procure your own copy of this prized limited edition sooner rather than later. . .

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Analog Gear News
Fluance’s New, Top-Tier RT87 Turntable Offers Dual Plinth and Redesigned Carbon-Fiber Tonearm
Julie Mullins  |  Jul 10, 2026

Fluance takes customer feedback to heart, and thus we have their new top-of-the-line turntable, the RT87. Among the RT87 table’s new elements include dual-plinth construction and an entirely redesigned carbon-fiber tonearm. Julie Mullins elaborates on all the exclusively shared details. . .

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Cindy Blackman Santana Lays Down Some Seriously Spiritual, Passionate, and Fiery Grooves on Her New Coherence LP, Due Out on July 31
Mike Mettler  |  Jul 08, 2026

When it comes to commenting on the music made by drumming powerhouse Cindy Blackman Santana, it is best to enhance the following most applicable statement with one final directive: Give the drummer some more. That revised phrase is backed up in full by the breadth and scope of the music to be found on her forthcoming new LP Coherence, which will be released on vinyl on July 31, 2026, via Mack Avenue. AP editor Mike Mettler has all the cohesive spiritual details. . .

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FeaturesRecord Cleaning Tips
Our In-Depth Record Cleaning Primer: How to Find the Best Vinyl Cleaning Methods and Machines for Your Needs
Miguel Barrio  |  Jul 07, 2026

Miguel Barrio shares his record cleaning expertise in a longform primer that should answer any Qs you may have about the ins and outs of the process. . .

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FeaturesRecord Cleaning Tips
Perfect Vinyl Forever and the Art and Science of Record Cleaning
Miguel Barrio,  |  Jul 06, 2026

Miguel Barrio interviews Steve Evans of Perfect Vinyl Forever about the art and science of record cleaning. This is a companion piece to Miguel's record cleaning primer that will be posting soon on Analog Planet . . .

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Album ReviewsVinyl Reports
Sixty Years to the Day, the Grateful Dead Celebrate Their Historic July 3, 1966 Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA Performance With an Energetic 3LP Set
Mark Smotroff  |  Jul 03, 2026

Sixty years ago today, the Grateful Dead performed on July 3, 1966, at Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California, at promoter Bill Graham’s legendary Independence Ball event. And now, that important, early-career show is being released 60 years later to the day on July 3, 2026, as a five-sided, 3LP set dubbed July 3, 1966 Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA. Read Mark Smotroff’s review to see if this historic performance belongs in your Dead-on-wax collection. . .

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New Wax WednesdayVinyl Reports
Long-Gestating Steve Hackett & Steve Rothery Collaborative LP, The Roaring Waves, Finally Reaches Its Vinyl Crest on August 28
Mike Mettler  |  Jul 01, 2026

The shared tale of the two Steves is finally coming to pass. What we mean by that is a pair of titanic British guitarists named Steve — ex-Genesis fretboard maestro Steve Hackett, and co-founding Marillion guitar guru Steve Rothery — are releasing The Roaring Waves, a long-gestating, evocatively titled LP credited to Hackett & Rothery, on August 28, 2026. AP editor Mike Mettler squires all the instrumental details. . .

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Turntable Reviews
Soulines tt23 Turntable
Ken Micallef  |  Jun 29, 2026

Now that we’ve finished previewing the Soulines tt23 turntable, it’s finally time to put it to the test. Read Ken Micallef’s review to see if the tt23 table delivers on its rich playback promise of providing dynamics, resolution, detail, tone, and more. . .

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Album ReviewsVinyl Reports
Smashing Pumpkins Celebrate 35 Years of Their 1991 Debut Album Gish With a Powerful, Dynamic Remastered 180g 1LP Reissue
Mark Smotroff,  |  Jun 26, 2026

Smashing Pumpkins’ full-length debut album, May 1991’s Gish, was arguably one of the defining moments when indie rock started to find its footing in the mainstream. In celebration of its 35th anniversary, Gish was just reissued as a 180g LP on May 29, 2026, via Martha’s Music/Virgin/Capitol/UMe, and it’s a clean, well-made, and affordably priced remastered release. Read Mark Smotroff’s review (and AP editor Mike Mettler’s detailed footnotes) to see if this new Gish belongs on your turntable. . .

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Show Reports
Skyanalog Soars With Two New Cartridges at High End Vienna 2026
Analog Planet Staff  |  Jun 26, 2026

Ola Björling speaks with Aaron Leung of Skyanalog at High End Vienna 2026 about the company’s two new cartridges: the triple-diamond 3D REF, and the P-1GC with its bespoke stylus profile. . .

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