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Tago Mago [40th Anniversary Edition] - Can

Metascore: 99
Release Date: Nov 15, 2011

User Score: 8.5
This 40th Anniversary remastered edition of the 1971 krautrock classic features all of the original artwork from the UK release. It also includes a...More »
Siamese Dream [Deluxe Edition] - Smashing Pumpkins

Metascore: 97
Release Date: Nov 29, 2011

User Score: 8.7
The deluxe edition of the remastered second album for the Smashing Pumpkins includes a disc of unreleased/rare tracks and a DVD of a 1993 concert...More »
The SMiLE Sessions - The Beach Boys

Metascore: 96
Release Date: Nov 1, 2011

User Score: 8.4
The collection of sessions from the never-released SMiLe album are finally released together after many years of parts of the collection being...More »
National Treasures: The Complete Singles - Manic Street Preachers

Metascore: 95
Release Date: Nov 8, 2011
This compilation was released in honor of the 21st anniversary of the Welsh alternative rock band's first major label single and features 38 tracks.More »
Achtung Baby [Super Deluxe] - U2

Metascore: 93
Release Date: Nov 1, 2011

User Score: 7.6
On the 20th anniversary of the original release, the seventh studio album reissue includes remixes, B-sides, and outtakes. The larger box set...More »
Some Girls [Deluxe Edition] - The Rolling Stones

Metascore: 93
Release Date: Nov 21, 2011
The Rolling Stones' classic 1978 album is remastered and reissued to include 12 unreleased songs from the Some Girls recording sessions. A Super...More »
Quadrophenia [The Director's Cut] - The Who

Metascore: 90
Release Date: Nov 15, 2011

User Score: 7.6
The expanded reissue of the 1973 album from The Who includes 11 demos. A super deluxe version includes a DVD of eight tracks mixed for 5.1 surround...More »
Rio [Live] - Keith Jarrett

Metascore: 90
Release Date: Nov 8, 2011
The two-disc set is a recording of Keith Jarrett's April 2011 show at the Theatro Municipal in Rio de Janeiro.More »
Django Django - Django Django

Metascore: 90
Release Date: Jan 30, 2012
This is the debut release for the indie London-based quartet that began at an Edinburgh art school.More »
Bitch Magnet - Bitch Magnet

Metascore: 89
Release Date: Dec 6, 2011
Post rock band Bitch Magnet's three albums are remastered with alternate takes and unreleased songs on a three disc set.More »