Reissues continue to shine a fresh spotlight on records that were either overlooked when they first surfaced or were so limited that they instantly became sought-after. In 2025, another strong collection of singles was lovingly reissued and repressed, saving us from Discogs sharks or having to listen to these tracks only on YouTube. The selection spans genres from classic house and techno to dub and experimental electronic, showing the continuing depth of the reissue scene.
Top of the pile is Q Lazzarus’s 'Goodbye Horses' on Dark Entries, a haunting, iconic track that has remained culturally resonant since its original release whilst Psychemagik’s Another Day In Paradise / Do It Till You’re Satisfied (Undercover Lovers Vol. 6) brought rare disco covers to our attention. Basic Channel’s Phylyps Trak II received a 2025 repress, reminding listeners of the hypnotic, minimalist power of dub techno. Alex Kassian x Spooky’s Orange Coloured Liquid revisited this progressive classic, while Aphex Twin’s Xylem Tube EP showcased Richard D. James’ unmistakable experimental approach to electronic music.
Other highlights included Brian Jackson & Black Thought’s politically charged The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, now with some Masters At Work magic and Letta Mbulu’s vibrant South African disco classic now beautifully restored on vinyl. Mark E’s E-Versions #9 (Call Me) got a repress thanks to its Summer Anthem status courtesy of Luke Unabomber and Psychotropic’s Only For The Headstrong was a mid-tempo rave classic that needed to be given its chance to shine.
Club and house classics also returned, including Alison Limerick’s Where Love Lives — love it or hate it, it’s still of Knuckles & Morales' finest collaborations , made even more ubiquitous this Christmas thanks to the John Lewis advert. Annette (A Guy Called Gerald & Mike Pickering)’s Dream 17, Coastal Commission’s Rhodes Through Space / Straight No Chaser, Rip ‘N’ It’s One Step, Lovebirds’ Want You In My Soul, Razor Boy & Mirror Man’s Cutter Mix / Beyond Control, and Rhythm & Sound’s Music A Fe Rule all returned, giving collectors and DJs another chance to enjoy these timeless tracks on vinyl.
Whether revisiting dancefloor classics or exploring rare and experimental electronic cuts, 2025’s reissue singles proved that vinyl remains the ultimate way to experience music’s history and influence.
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