Vinyl records continue to gain popularity while their distinctive crackling sound persists stronger than ever. Turntable sales and pressing plant production continue to rise at record levels which indicates May 2025 will become another prosperous time for wax collectors and Hi-Fi enthusiasts.
The releases listed here are worth listening to whether you play your records through a wired connection or stream them wirelessly using A2D2.
🔥 Featured Vinyl Drops May 2025
AC/DC – High Voltage (Australian Version) [Limited Reissue]
The original Australian edition of this rock debut album returns to the public after its first release. This reissue presents the original Australian edition of the album with its raw energy and blues-rock signature which led to AC/DC's international success. The record features heavyweight vinyl with original artwork and delivers its gritty energy and signature blues-rock bite. Music collectors who enjoy their riffs loud and analogue should acquire this record.
Pro Tip: A vintage amp will enable you to stream this content through HEOS or Sonos while maintaining its raw audio quality.
Adrian Younge – Something About April II
Adrian Younge releases a new edition of his album Something About April II through vinyl production this month. The album presents a psychedelic funk experience which was specifically designed for vinyl format.
Pro Tip: This album depends on textures which analogue playback delivers perfectly when A2D2 converts it into high-quality digital format before sending it to a multi-room system.
**Afro-American Ensemble – Free the Black Man’s Chains
(Black & White Marbled Vinyl)**
This spiritual jazz record unites political activism with avant-garde musical experimentation and deep soulful rhythms. The restricted black and white marbled vinyl edition of this important record brings fresh visual appeal to its historical and musical significance.
Pro Tip: The dynamic range of this pressing performs optimally when streamed at high sample rates which A2D2 supports up to 96kHz.
🎧 Why This Matters for A2D2 Stream Users
Your vinyl collection standards should determine the equipment you use for building or rebuilding it. A2D2 Stream can be seen as a vinyl accessory which allows users to experience analogue warmth without restricting their listening space to a single room. The combination of your turntable with these records accompanies you through any room where you use Bluetooth headphones or speakers. It also works for cassette decks and CD players.
💡 Pro Tip:
You can establish A2D2 with your turntable and play music through smart speaker groups via Chromecast or AirPlay without needing any cables. No cables. No switching inputs. Just rich, wireless vinyl playback on demand.
🛍️ Where to Find These
- Record Store Day partners
- UpcomingVinyl.com
- Juno Records, Rough Trade, and Vinyl Me, Please
Monitor the availability of limited releases since some of these titles will disappear from the market.