Rhino has launched their summer vinyl reissue campaign that celebrates the 50th anniversaries of classic albums that were released in 1976, also known as America’s Bicentennial.
Their reissue list is genre spanning including releases from Rod Stewart to The Monkees to Jethro Tull to Bad Company to Gordon Lightfoot and many more.
All of these releases are available exclusively at Indie Retailers.
A few more of Generation Clash's must haves from this collection are:
Black Sabbath - Technical Ecstasy
Linda Ronstadt - Hasten Down The Wind
Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen - We've Got A Live One Here!
Todd Rundgren - Faithful
Ramones - Live At The Roxy: August 12, 1976
Kingfish - Kingfish
Chicago - X
John Prine - Prime Prine
ZZ Top - Worldwide Texas Tour
The J. Geils Band - Live: Blow Your Face Out
Al Stewart - Year Of The Cat
Black Sabbath - Technical Ecstasy
"Technical Ecstasy" is the seventh studio album by Black Sabbath.
It was recorded at the famed Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida.
It features the classics "“Dirty Woman,” “It’s Alright” and “Rock ‘n’ Roll Doctor".
Rhino has reissued this album on clear vinyl with green and black splatter.
You can order a copy here: https://store.rhino.com/products/technical-ecstasy-1lp-color?variant=50721440694518
Linda Ronstadt - Hasten Down The Wind
"Hasten Down The Wind" is the seventh studio album by Linda Ronstadt.
It was recorded at the Sound Factory in Hollywood, California.
It features her smash hits "That'll Be The Day" and "Crazy".
The lacquers were cut by Chris Bellman from the analog master.
You can order a copy here: https://store.rhino.com/products/hasten-down-the-wind-1lp?variant=50723858645238
Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen - We've Got A Live One Here!
"We've Got A Live One Here!" is the second live album by Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen.
It was made up of recordings from Town Hall in Aylesbury, the Hammersmith Odeon in London, and Oxford Polytechnic in Oxford.
This live album captures Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen doing what they did best which is tearing up the stage with a wild, genre-hopping mix of country, western swing, rockabilly, blues, and boogie-woogie.
You can order a copy here: https://store.rhino.com/products/weve-got-a-live-one-here-2lp?variant=50721542537462
Todd Rundgren - Faithful
"Faithful" is the seventh studio album by Todd Rundgren.
The first half of the album is meticulous, note-for-note recreations of classic rock and pop songs, showcasing Rundgren’s deep respect for his influences and his uncanny studio precision.
The second half of the album flips the script with original material, highlighting his sharp songwriting, adventurous arrangements, and restless creative spirit.
It's polished yet playful, "Faithful" is both a love letter to rock history and a reminder that Rundgren is never content to stand still. It's an intriguing, underrated entry in his catalog that rewards close listening.
You can order a copy here: https://store.rhino.com/products/faithful-rhino-reserve?variant=50721452818678
Ramones - Live At The Roxy: August 12, 1976
This 2LP, 140 gram tan vinyl includes legendary performances of the Ramones on their first US tour.
These 2 sets were recorded on August 12, 1976 at The Roxy. They were the band’s first performances in Los Angeles, California.
This is the first time both sets are on LP in their entirety.
You can order a copy of it here: https://store.rhino.com/products/live-at-the-roxy-8-12-76-2lp-color?variant=50723854385398
Kingfish - Kingfish
KINGFISH is the debut studio album by the American rock band Kingfish. Kingfish features Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist and vocalist Bob Weir as a core member.
The album showcases a blend of country rock, folk rock, and blues.
It was produced by Dan Healy and Bob Weir. It was recorded at Ace's studio in San Francisco.
It includes a mix of original compositions and covers that highlight the band's rootsy, bar-band energy.
Notable tracks include the Weir-Barlow penned "Lazy Lightnin'" and "Supplication," which were later incorporated into the Grateful Dead's live performances, as well as the cover of Marty Robbins' "Big Iron" and originals like "Hypnotize"" and "This Time."
You can order a copy here: https://store.rhino.com/products/kingfish-1lp-color?variant=50723937190134
Chicago - X
Chicago X marks a refined and confident chapter for Chicago.
It blends their signature horn-driven sound with a smoother, more radio-friendly approach.
The album balances sophisticated pop arrangements, soft rock, and subtle jazz touches, highlighted by the band’s impeccable musicianship and rich vocal harmonies.
Anchored by the timeless hit “If You Leave Me Now,” Chicago X showcases a warmer, more melodic side of the band without losing their musical depth. Elegant, accessible, and expertly crafted, it’s one of Chicago’s most enduring and widely loved albums.
You can order a copy here: https://store.rhino.com/products/chicago-x-1lp?variant=50721455341814
John Prine - Prime Prine
A wonderful compilation from JOHN PRINE’s Atlantic years, featuring highlights from all four albums.
This is the first time it's been pressed as an LP in the US since the original 1976 release.
It's part of the Rhino Reserve, pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, packaged in a single pocket jacket, inside of a poly bag with a wrap over sticker.
It was cut from original analog masters by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing.
You can order a copy here: https://store.rhino.com/products/prime-prine-the-best-of-john-prine-rhino-reserve?variant=50723922542838
ZZ Top - Worldwide Texas Tour
This was originally a promotional release to support ZZ TOP's 1976 world tour.
This is a perfect sampler of their first four albums and contains many of their biggest hits up to that point in their career.
This is available for the first time reissue on 1 LP, 140-gram black vinyl and packaged in a single pocket jacket.
You can order a copy here: https://store.rhino.com/products/world-wide-texas-tour-1lp?variant=50721446592758
The J. Geils Band - Live: Blow Your Face Out
Blow Your Face Out captures the J. Geils Band at their rowdiest and most electrifying.
It was recorded live at the height of their ’70s powers.
The album is a raw, sweat-soaked blast of blues-rock, R&B, and hard-driving boogie.
Peter Wolf’s swaggering vocals and the band’s loose-but-locked-in groove turn every track into a party, with extended jams and call-and-response energy that put you right in the middle of the crowd.
It’s not a polished studio showcase—it’s a full-tilt document of a band feeding off the audience and blowing the doors off the room.
It is now available as a 2 LP set.
It was recorded at Boston Garden and Cobo Hall in November 1975.
It is remastered from the original analog masters by Bernie Grundman.
You can order a copy here: https://store.rhino.com/products/live-blow-your-face-out-2lp?variant=50721458979062
Al Stewart - Year Of The Cat
Year Of The Cat is Al Stewart’s breakthrough masterpiece. It blends literate songwriting with lush, atmospheric folk-rock.
The album weaves vivid stories, historical imagery, and romantic wanderlust into elegantly crafted songs, carried by Stewart’s distinctive, conversational vocals.
It is anchored by the iconic title track and the reflective “On the Border".
Year of the Cat pairs acoustic textures with smooth production and subtle jazz flourishes, creating a timeless, late-night listening experience. Thoughtful, sophisticated, and endlessly replayable, it’s a cornerstone of ’70s singer-songwriter music.
You can order a copy here: https://store.rhino.com/products/year-of-the-cat-rhino-reserve
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