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Mike poses with Record Store Day 2026 records

March / April Update - Record Store Day 2026 + Bruce Springsteen Live

Record Store Day 2026 is nearly here… and it’s a big one. From Bruce Springsteen’s hometown show on wax to Taylor Swift’s must-have glitter vinyl, we’ve picked out some of...

Mike holds a vinyl record in front of a collection of records on shelves.

A Flying Start to the Year at Badlands Records

A busy start to the year at Badlands. From the War Child HELP (2) compilation and standout New Music Friday releases to an intimate Katherine Priddy in-store and the exciting...

Record Store Day 2026. The List Has Landed!

The official Record Store Day 2026 list is here! Over 400 exclusive releases landing Saturday 18th April - all available in-store only at indie shops like Badlands.

Kicking Off 2026: Our Top Albums of 2025 (and a Big Thank You)

What a year it’s been! We’ve wrapped up 2025 with a look back at the best of the year and a reminder to rejoin The Ties That Bind.

Phil holding up Sam Fender & Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” and Led Zeppelin’s “Trampled Underfoot” outside Badlands; Mike inside the shop holding Mystery Jets’ “A Billion Heartbeats” with a finger to his lips, surrounded by plants and vinyl.

December Round-Up - Staff Picks, Black Friday Bangers

Our end-of-year round-up is here, from what the Badlands crew have been loving throughout 2025 to what flew off the racks at Black Friday.

Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 banner with bold text and abstract vinyl-style graphics in orange, pink, and white.

Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 + October-November Vinyl Round-Up

Black Friday’s nearly here and the decks at Badlands have been busy! From new favourites and live moments to the biggest Record Store Day drops of the year.

Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska '82 | Review By Dan French

At the heart of the box are the long-awaited ‘Electric Nebraska’ performances. Starting deceptively with ‘Nebraska’, only subtly different from the known take with minimal but effective band backing to...

Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska box set featuring remastered tracks, outtakes, and rare recordings, as seen in the 2025 expanded release.

Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska '82 | Review By Ian Henry

It’s been rumoured for decades now Electric Nebraska is finally here. With the release of Bruce Springsteen’s long-lost band versions, plus outtakes and a Count Basie live set, this box...