ELO release an entire album on betamax, Elvis leaves the army and goes right back in the studio, Ray Davies gets a gong and more. It’s this week in rock.

It’s that time of year again as we join the annual celebration of independent record stores up and down the country that is Record Store Day, with a whole host of releases exclusively available from your local music emporium on Saturday, June 20.

Originally appearing on the soundtrack for the 1984 film, ‘Footloose’, and then on Bonnie Tyler’s 1986 album, ‘Secret Dreams And Forbidden Fire’, the video to this classic 80s single nonetheless makes absolutely no reference to Kevin Bacon…

As we mark the 50th anniversary of ‘Band of Gypsys’ the mighty Jimi Hendrix is our Artist of the Month.

Landmark releases, fascinating trivia and chart topping hits – it’s This Week In Rock.

New album artwork and a new song all in one go from Pop’s Premier Party Patriarch…

Presenting ‘The Live Series: Songs Under Cover’, collecting some of The Boss’ most arresting cover versions.

Many happy return to a certain Mr Astley, groundbreaking albums and record setting chart performances – it’s This Week In Rock…

The Manics win big, Bruce Springsteen, Hall & Oates and Edison Lighthouse all hit the top spot and Jimi Hendrix has the promoters excited. It’s This Week In Rock!

History-making meetings, career-defining releases, epoch-engendering live shows and more – it’s This Week In Rock…

On February 1st we’ll be reintroducing your turntable to five classic Bruce Springsteen LPs; ‘The Rising’, ‘Devils & Dust’, ‘Live In New York City’, ‘Live In Dublin’ and ’18 Tracks’.

Ahead of the broadcast of the Grammy-nominated documentary on PBS’ award-winning American Masters biography series, ‘Music From & Inspired by Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool’, will be released on February 21st.

Happy New Year with Bowie, Billy Joel, AC/DC and more – it’s This Week In Rock…

From Jimi Hendrix to Elvis Presley, The Stone Roses to Bonnie Tyler and more, we run down the history of your favourite artists – it’s This Week In Rock.

Collecting all four historic Hendrix Band of Gypsies performances from the Fillmore East, including more than two dozen previously unreleased and/or remixed new tracks, we’re pleased to announce this intriguing 5CD box set, out now with vinyl to follow on December 13.

Wham! bestride the Atlantic, Ozzy announces his retirement, Eurythmics join the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and more – it’s this week in rock.

Mae Boren Axton makes history, chart climaxes, birthdays and more – it’s This Week In Rock.

Landmark albums, live debuts and publishing history – it’s this week in rock…

From David Cassidy to Jimi Hendrix, Bonnie Tyler to the Bay City Rollers, it’s this week in rock.

Who did MTV declare the Best Act Ever in 2008? The answer may shock you…

Many happy returns, legendary performances and landmark releases. It’s this week in rock…

Intriguing collaborations, seminal singles, classic albums and breakthrough hits – it’s this week in rock. https://www.legacyrecordings.co.uk/news/this-week-in-rock-13

Record breaking releases, turbo-charged chart positions and hugely expensive birthday presents – it’s This Week In Rock…

Final shows, landmark shows, epic residencies and more. It’s This Week In Rock, rock history as it happened.

Ozzy in the USSR, The Clash’s live London debut, many happy returns to David Crosby, the legendary Woodstock festival and more. It’s the week in rock as it happened…

Directed by Academy Award-nominee John Sayles, this video – just like the song it’s illustrating – has lost none of its power since its original release.

We’re proud to announce that the blistering, Springsteen-fuelled soundtrack to Gurinder Chadha’s critically acclaimed movie ‘Blinded By The Light’, is out now.

Landmark chart spots, classic shows and many happy returns – it’s this week in rock as it happened…

Live debuts, awards, classic releases and a revolution in the recording industry. We look back at this week in rock history…

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s landmark album ‘Born In The U.S.A.’, we’re proud to present this 2013 performance of the album, filmed at the Hard Rock Calling Festival in London.

The chances are that we ain’t ever going to agree on what the best Bruce Springsteen album is….

The music of Bruce Springsteen takes a starring role in new film Blinded By The Light.

We’re giving five people the chance to win a signed copy of ‘The very best of Billy Ocean UK & European Tour 2018/19 programme’.

As Pop’s Premier Party Patriarch prepares to undertake yet another superb series of shows, we celebrate Billy Ocean, our Artist of the Month for March

As Bruce Springsteen’s sold-out one man show, ‘Springsteen On Broadway’ comes to a close in New York, we’re excited to announce the release of the accompanying soundtrack set and Netflix show.

Originally released as single in late 1982 before appearing on the ‘State Of Confusion’ album the following year, The Kinks’ ‘Come Dancing’ eventually became a UK hit upon its re-release in the summer of 1983.

A real curio in The Kinks’ back catalogue, ‘Mr Pleasant’ was originally released only in the US and mainland Europe.

We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of our most exciting artist’s most groundbreaking records; The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s ‘Electric Ladyland’. Out now.

In hindsight, this meeting of singer Bonnie Tyler and songwriter Jim Steinman was always going to be a monsterous global success.

Presenting a new limited edition box set of some of The Boss’ finest work, long out of print, on remastered vinyl for the first time and available now.

As we revisit one of The Boss’ most urgent, powerful eras, our artist of the month for May is the one and only Bruce Springsteen.

Ladies and gentlemen, the new Jimi Hendrix album ‘Both Sides of the Sky’, featuring 10 previously unreleased tracks, is out now.

This week we turn to our attention to a watershed moment from The Boss (and not just because of Courtney Cox’s Dad dancing…)

The ultimate ’80s track from the ultimate ’80s party starter, ‘When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)’ would have passed into pop folklore with or without Michael Douglas’ help.

Well, what else could it be this week?

We’ve got five tour programmes from Mr Billy Ocean’s recent UK tour, all signed by the Undisputed Party Patriarch himself.

There’s a lot of nonsense spoken about jazz, usually by people who know nothing about the genre…

Join us as we look back on one of the most incredible careers in pop…

Legendary Kinks frontman and new American treasure, Ray Davies, releases his first album of new material in over nine years – ‘Americana’.

Miles Davis Quintet: Freedom Jazz Dance: The Bootleg Series, Vol 5, is now finally available as a 3 LP set.

Over the last 12 months, we at Sony Legacy have been proud to assemble some truly comprehensive compendiums of the most innovative and influential artists of all time. Here’s a look back at some of the greatest.

The chase for a festive chart-topper is revving up again, so let’s look back at years past. Terry Staunton is reading a list and checking it twice…

‘The Kinks – The Mono Collection’ is a limited edition set of ten 180g vinyl discs of the Kinks’ mono albums, out now…

“I think rock ‘n’ roll is a mono experience. If you have 5.1 rock ‘n’ roll it kind of loses its reason really.”
– Ray Davies

Sony Legacy is proud to support Record Store Day’s Black Friday event on November 25th.

Some fantastic reviews for Bruce Springsteen’s genre-defining autobiography, ‘Born To Run’.

Miles Davis Quintet: Freedom Jazz Dance: The Bootleg Series, Vol 5, is out now.

A round up of the best from to read and watch on the web from September

Learn about Bruce Springsteen’s new book ‘Born To Run’!

Find out more about the latest release!

If you’re a fan of mono recordings you’re going to love this collection by The Kinks!

Enter our prize draw for your chance to win a copy of the new book ‘Born To Run’…

Iconic artists photographed and mapped around New York City!

Learn more about the latest addition to the Miles Davis bootleg series…

Pretty Green announce new clothing line inspired by the guitar legend…

Bruce is back with a new book and a new album!

Every month, we’ll gather up essential online pieces for you to enjoy!

It’s the 10th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Seeger Sessions’! Here are 10 facts about the album…

Take a different look at classic album covers and iconic pix from the likes of Hendrix, Dylan, The Clash etc.

Here are this year’s much anticipated releases!

Discover more about the 2016 re-issue…

In our new feature we look back at what was happening in the Official UK Albums Chart, just about 44 years ago

Read more about the new Billy Ocean best of collection…

Find out more about the new Miles Davis and Robert Glasper and Original Soundtrack to the new film ‘Miles Ahead’…

A comprehensive collection from ‘The River’ era.

It’s Bruce Springsteen’s birthday, and we’re taking a look back through his musical timeline…

It’s been 45 years since Jimi Hendrix left us…

Today we celebrate the spectacular album that is ‘Born To Run’ by Bruce Springsteen…

“In the blink of an eye I knew her number and her name / And she said I was the tiger she wanted to tame” ROAR!

Federico tells us the story of Miles Davis, with 10 chosen tracks which form “the ultimate soundtrack to a large part of the 20th century”.

There are many miles of love for Miles Davis’ recently released Bootleg 4 reissue…

Happy belated 4th of July y’all

You can now get Bruce Springsteen’s first 7 albums on vinyl with re-mastered audio.

Big news from the Miles Davis camp…

Take a listen to the isolated vocal of Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler.

We’re celebrating the launch of our website with a very nice competition for you guys…

Take a look at what we released this Record Store Day.