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Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford reunite for remixed and remastered deluxe five-disc reissue of Genesis's 1969 debut album
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David Lee Roth has cancelled his US tour – and he’s got a message of support from Sammy Hagar
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Bob Seger releases Face The Promise on vinyl for the first time: Unreleased song Little Jane out now
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The Iron Maiden album that was “locked in a vault” for two years
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Prime Day turntable deals 2026: It's the last day of the big record player discounts but there's still time to get a great deal
Amazon Prime Day is into its last day but the record player discounts are still available. Save on turntables by Sony, Audio-Technica, Victrola, Lenco & more
Prime Day music deals 2026: It's your last chance to grab a discount on band merch, collectibles, turntables, Lego and more
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Sony's LX Series turntables are known for their smooth action, smart looks and amazing value vs spec – now with up to $150 off, your search for a new deck is over
Both the Sony LX3BT and LX5BT are aptX Adaptive capable – and both are getting the Prime Day discount treatment
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