New Music Releases You Need to Know About! — December 13, 2025

Your early look at the newest titles hitting the vinyl release cycle.

As the year winds down, distributors are loading up with a diverse wave of new vinyl releases scheduled from December 19 through January 9. This week’s update highlights standout titles across world music, soundtracks, jazz, indie, electronic, metal, and archival labels.

Here are some of the most compelling upcoming releases pulled directly from this week’s distributor sheet.

🔥 Highlighted New Releases (Based on 12/19 → 01/09 Release Dates)

Eric Adrian Lee – [Soundtrack Title] (Blue Vinyl, Reissue)

Genre: Soundtracks & Film Scores

Label: DEWA

A beautifully mixed and remastered film-score experience, now arriving on collectible blue vinyl.

Africa Shangazi – More Early 1980s Benga & Rumba (World Music)

Label: NOW AGAIN

A historic collection of early ’80s Kenyan Benga and Rumba, restored and pressed for vinyl for the first time in decades.

African Fiesta – [Archival Release] (International/World Music)

Label: PLANET ILUNGA

A premium archival pressing featuring Congolese legends and deep-cut classics.

African Jazz / O.K. Jazz / African Team – African Jazz Invites O.K. Jazz (Numbered Edition)

Label: PLANET ILUNGA

A stunning curated project bringing together foundational Congolese ensembles. Hand-numbered and limited.

📅 What’s Landing First?

The earliest drop begins December 19, with many titles concentrating on:

• Reissues on colored vinyl

• International and world-music archival projects

• Film scores and cinematic soundtracks

• Boutique label limited editions

This period is historically strong for collectors seeking rare and global releases—expect several titles to move quickly once live.

🛍️ Final Thoughts

December and early January are shaping up to be an exceptionally rich period for vinyl collectors. With world-music restorations, film scores, boutique reissues, and hand-numbered editions in the mix, these releases bring both depth and diversity to the first wave of 2026 vinyl arrivals.

Check back soon for more release highlights as we continue updating weekly.