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October 2026 promises another round of huge expanded reissues, notable new rock albums, books and intriguing live recordings.<\/p>\n
An upcoming Beatles<\/a> box set digs into 1965’s Rubber Soul<\/a><\/em>, with 20 previously unreleased takes and three previously unreleased home demos. The Who<\/a>‘s 1975 album The Who by Numbers<\/em><\/a> is also being expanded. The pending super-deluxe 5CD\/Blu-ray box set includes 92 unreleased tracks and mixes by Pete Townshend<\/a>.<\/p>\n Black Sabbath<\/a> legend Tony Iommi<\/a> is set to release a rare new solo album. From the Dark<\/em> includes eight new songs and a pair of previously released bonus tracks. Rick Wakeman<\/a>‘s Return to the Red Planet<\/em> is a sequel to 2020’s The Red Planet<\/em> and features singer Mollie Marriott, daughter of late Small Faces<\/a> and Humble Pie<\/a> frontman Steve Marriott.<\/p>\n More information on these and the rest of the month’s upcoming rock albums, movies and books can be found below.<\/p>\n The month’s list of live albums includes Unbound and Dangerous<\/em> by the Doors<\/a>, featuring material from the 1970 tour in support of Morrison Hotel<\/a><\/em>. Elsewhere, Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert<\/em> focuses on Paul Simon<\/a>‘s ongoing comeback, with performances from a 2025 stop in Seattle. Foghat<\/a>‘s upcoming Live and Loud Across the U.S.A.<\/em> was recorded during concerts held in 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n Foreigner<\/a>\u00a0is also expanding Head Games<\/em> with a newly unearthed complete concert from the accompanying tour, along with outtakes and alternate versions. The eight-disc Story of My Life<\/em> set contains both of late Thin Lizzy<\/a> frontman Phil Lynott<\/a>‘s ’80s solo records along with other unreleased tracks.<\/p>\n Elvis Costello<\/a> and Motley Crue<\/a> are returning to their debut albums, augmenting them with tons of previously unheard recordings. Want more? Remember to bookmark UCR’s continuously updated list<\/a> for more details on pending rock releases from throughout the year.<\/p>\n Oct. 2<\/strong> READ MORE:<\/strong> Looking Ahead to More Than 90 of Rock’s Biggest Fall 2026 Tours<\/a><\/p>\n Oct. 6<\/strong> Oct. 7<\/strong> Oct. 9<\/strong> Oct. 12<\/strong> Oct. 13<\/strong> Oct. 15<\/strong> Oct. 16<\/strong> Oct. 20<\/strong> Oct. 22<\/strong> Oct. 23<\/strong> Oct. 27<\/strong> Oct. 28<\/strong> Oct. 30<\/strong> November and Beyond<\/strong> Over a lengthy career, certain pitfalls also present themselves: Band members leave, songs become one-hit wonders, sounds go out of style. Then you start to hate your own records. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Nick DeRiso<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat Rock Releases Will Arrive in October 2026?<\/h3>\n
Watch the \u2018Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert\u2019 Trailer<\/h3>\n
The Beatles, Rubber Soul<\/a><\/em> (remixed and expanded 4CD and 5LP reissues; 1CD or 1LP black, orange or Zoetrope vinyl versions; and 2CD or 2LP and Blu-ray editions)
Blind Faith: The Birth and Death of a Supergroup<\/em>, Marc Shapiro (book)
Drink the Sea, Drink the Sea III<\/em> (featuring R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, Screaming Trees’ Barrett Martin and Queens of the Stone Age’s Alain Johannes)
Elvis Costello, My Aim Is True<\/a><\/em> (expanded 5CD anniversary reissue)
Foghat, Road Fever: The Complete Bearsville Recordings 1972-1975<\/em> (6CD box set)
Hawkwind, In Search of Space<\/em> (remastered gatefold vinyl edition)
Johnny Marr [The Smiths], The Age of Everything<\/em> (digital, CD or black, red and limited-edition three-color splatter vinyl editions)
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Friends, People Funny Boy: The Upsetter Singles 1968-1969<\/em> (2CD set)
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stadium Arcadium<\/em> (20th anniversary 4LP canary yellow and apple red vinyl box)
Rush, 2112<\/em> (50th anniversary liquid vinyl reissue); The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987<\/em> (first-ever 2LP or 1LP reissues)
Various artists, Looking for the Magic: American Power Pop in the Seventies<\/em> (3CD box with Cheap Trick, the Cars, Ramones, Knack, Raspberries, Big Star, Dwight Twilley, others)<\/p>\n
Alice Cooper: Devil on My Shoulder: A Memoir<\/em>, Alice Cooper with Daniel Richler (book)
George Harrison: The Third Eye: Early Photographs<\/em>, George Harrison, Colm Toibin, others (book)
Rolling Stones: The Rolling Stones: On Tour (Special Slipcase Edition): The Official Celebration of the Greatest Live Band of All Time,<\/em> Paul Sexton and the Rolling Stones (book)
Talking Heads: Burning Down the House: Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock<\/em>, Jonathan Gould (book)
Queen: Forever: An Intimate Portrait of Queen’s Final Tour<\/em>, Denis O’Regan (book)<\/p>\n
Queen, Queen Budapest<\/em><\/a> (film in cinemas and IMAX theaters)<\/p>\n
Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings [Rolling Stones], Ultimate Collection<\/em> (10CD box)
Genesis, From Genesis to Revelation<\/em> (4CD\/Blu-ray box with Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround Sound and stereo mixes, 2LP\/1EP black or clear vinyl, and remixed and remastered 2CD reissues)
Greta Van Fleet, Palace for the People<\/em>
Judas Priest, Sad Wings of Destiny<\/em> (solar flare vinyl reissue)
Mike Bloomfield [Bob Dylan, Electric Flag], Dark Road Blues: Santa Cruz 1981<\/em>
Mike McCready [Pearl Jam\/Temple of the Dog], Farewell to Seasons<\/a><\/em> (standard vinyl rock-opera release with hardcover graphic novel)
Paul Simon, The Quiet Celebration Concert<\/a><\/em> (2CD audio companion for concert movie)
Pineapple Thief, Far and Wide<\/em> (digital, CD, LP and 2CD\/Blu-ray editions with Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound and 24\/48 stereo mixes)
Robert Plant, Saving Grace: All That Glitters<\/em> (digital EP release)
Sheryl Crow, Pick You Up<\/a><\/em>
Teenage Fanclub, Do Not Dare to Dream<\/em> (digital, CD, cassette, black and opaque orange vinyl releases)
Various artists, Clowns and Jugglers: The Songs of Syd Barrett<\/em> (with Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, David Bowie, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, Soft Machine, others)<\/p>\n
Bob Dylan: How Many Roads: A Life of Bob Dylan<\/em>, Scott Peeples (book)<\/p>\n
Bob Dylan, Through the Open Window, 1956\u20131963<\/em>, Sean Wilentz (book)
Grateful Dead: An American Beauty: Grateful Dead 1965\u20131995<\/em>, Stuart Krimko and Blair Jackson (book)
U2: All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track<\/em>, Dionen Clauteaux (book)<\/p>\n
Bob Dylan: Country Bob – Dylan and Country Music<\/em>, Don Cusic (book)
The Cure: 33 1\/3: The Cure’s Disintegration<\/em>, Andi Harriman (book)<\/p>\n
Bill Withers, Just As I Am \/ Still Bill \/ +’Justments \/ Making Music \/ Live at Carnegie Hall<\/em> (3CD reissue)
Bruce Cockburn, The Blood of Others<\/em> (digital, CD and vinyl editions)
Cheap Trick, Dream Police<\/em> (translucent red vinyl reissue); All Shook Up<\/em> (translucent magenta vinyl reissue)
Eels, Cookie Happened<\/em>
Electric Light Orchestra, A New World Record<\/em> (vinyl reissue)
The Fall, Ersatz GB<\/em> (15th anniversary blue vinyl reissue)
Jimi Hendrix Experience, Magic Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Experience Live at Berkeley (First Show)<\/em>
Kiss, You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best!!<\/em> (30th anniversary 2LP reissue)
Mars Volta, Lucro Sucio: Unfinished Business<\/em> (digital, CD and vinyl editions)
Richard Thompson, Hippies, Thugs and Heroes<\/em> (digital, CD and 2LP editions)
Rick Wakeman, Return to the Red Planet<\/a><\/em> (digital, CD, CD\/Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround sound and hi-res stereo mixes; and black or clear vinyl LP editions)
Tears for Fears, The Seeds of Love<\/em> (expanded digital, 3CD or blue marble 2LP vinyl reissues)
Television, Marquee Moon; Adventure<\/em> (expanded reissues)
Various artists, Before the Gold Rush: An American Country Rock Anthology 1966-1973<\/em> (3CD box with Buffalo Springfield, the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers)<\/p>\n
AC\/DC: AC\/DC – Long Way to the Top<\/em>, Martin Popoff (book)
Joni Mitchell: River of Words: Joni Mitchell at the BBC – A Life on the Airwaves<\/em>, Joni Mitchell and Tom Hagler (book)<\/p>\n
Iron Maiden: Hello Boys and Girls!<\/em>, Nicko McBrain (book)<\/p>\n
Bernie Taupin [Elton John], The Sea Has No Mercy<\/em> (digital, CD and vinyl releases with Brandi Carlile, others]
Dave Clark Five, Glad All Over the World: The Hits and Albums 1964-1965 – Volume 1<\/em> (5CD box)
The Doors, Unbound and Dangerous<\/a><\/em> (digital, CD, 2LP color vinyl and Blu-ray editions with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Stereo mixes)
Flower Kings, Hope<\/em> (digital, CD, 1LP or CD\/Blu-ray editions, with Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround Sound)
Kim Carnes, Universal Songs: The A&M, EMI America and MCA Years<\/em> (10CD box)
Marshall Crenshaw, The Bootleg Sounds of Marshall Crenshaw: 1984-87<\/em>
Paul Di’Anno’s Battlezone [Iron Maiden], Children of Madness<\/em>
Tony Iommi, From the Dark<\/a><\/em> (digital, CD and 2LP black vinyl editions with Queen’s Brian May, Jorn Lande and others)
Tom Morello [Rage Against the Machine \/ Bruce Springsteen], Everyone Gets Everything They Want<\/em> (digital, CD and vinyl editions)
Van Halen, A Different Kind of Truth<\/em> (CD and 2LP black or cyrstal-clear 180-gram vinyl reissues)<\/p>\n
Fleetwood Mac: Fleetwood Mac and Rumours: 50 Years<\/em>, Andrea Swensson (book)<\/p>\n
Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin on Tour, 1969-1975: The Carl Dunn Photo Archive<\/em>, Carl Dunn and Marc Roberty (book)<\/p>\n
Dave Hill [Slade], Dirty Foot Lane<\/em>
Focus, Live: 2016-2021<\/em> (6CD box set)
Foghat, Live and Loud Across the U.S.A.<\/a><\/em>
Foreigner, Head Games<\/a><\/em> (expanded 3CD\/Blu-ray box set reissue with new Dolby Atmos mix)
Kim Wilde, Another Step<\/em> (expanded 3CD\/DVD reissue)
Ministry, Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery)<\/em>
Motley Crue, Too Fast For Love<\/a><\/em> (45th anniversary 1CD\/5LP\/cassette\/single box-set reissue)
Nickelback, Everything Under the Sun<\/em> (with Motley Crue guitarist John 5)
Nine Inch Nails, Nine Inch Noize<\/em> (remixed digital, CD and 2LP releases)
Phil Lynott [Thin Lizzy], The Story of My Life<\/a><\/em> (8CD box set); Fatalistic Attitude<\/em> (stand-alone vinyl release)
Pink Floyd: Places to Go: A Guide to the Pink Floyd’s Cambridge<\/em>, Glenn Povey and Peder Bernhardt (book)
Primal Scream, Evil Heat<\/em> (remastered and expanded reissue)
Queen, Queen Budapest<\/a><\/em> (2CD or 3LP vinyl editions; DVD with 5.1 and stereo mixes; Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and stereo mixes)
Queens of the Stone Age, Perfecth<\/a><\/em>
Soft Machine, Slightly All the Time: Recordings 1970-1974<\/em> (14CD\/3Blu-ray box set)
Various artists, Brass Tacks: A Horn Rock Experience 1968-1975<\/em> (3CD box with Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, Jack Bruce, Atomic Rooster, Manfred Mann, Arthur Brown, others)
The Who, Who by Numbers<\/a><\/em> (super deluxe 5CD\/1Blu-ray box reissue)
Widespread Panic, Live From Austin, TX: Redux<\/em><\/p>\n
Billy Idol, Billy Idol Should Be Dead<\/em> (DVD and Blu-ray releases)
Asia, Indigo<\/a><\/em> (compact disc, CD\/Blu-ray and 2LP black and blue vinyl releases)
Bryan Adams, How’s It Goin’<\/a><\/em> (digital, compact disc, and black or red and white splatter vinyl editions)
Kiss, Rock and Roll Over<\/a><\/em> (expanded 50th anniversary reissue with 4CD\/Blu-ray, 6LP\/Blu-ray, 1LP Zoetrope picture disc, 1LP black or colored vinyl, and 1CD editions)
SatchVai [Joe Satriani and Steve Vai], The Sea of Emotion<\/a><\/em>
Yngwie Malmsteen, Hell or High Water<\/em>
Greg Lake [Emerson Lake and Palmer, King Crimson], Live at Hammersmith 5th November 1981: King Biscuit Flower Hour<\/em> (first-ever 2LP edition with Gary Moore)
Martin Barre, 50 Years of Jethro Tull: Live at the Wildey<\/em> (4CD box)
Molly Hatchet, Lost Horizon<\/em><\/a> (digital, CD Digipak, black 140g vinyl, and expanded CD\/LP editions)
Iron Maiden, Studio Album Collection, Part One: 1980-1992<\/em> (50th anniversary 9LP color vinyl box)
Carly Simon, Comes in Waves<\/a><\/em> (vinyl edition)
Saxon, Gods of Thunder<\/em><\/p>\nWhy These Classic Rock Acts Hate Their Own Records<\/h2>\n