What are the latest kranky vinyl releases?

The newest are Music For Two Films About Water by Liz Harris and Linda’s Head by Helen. All 24 are listed on this page, newest first.

What's coming out on kranky?

Coming up: Music For Two Films About Water by Liz Harris (27 November).

Which artists release vinyl on kranky?

We list 11 artists with vinyl on kranky, including Low, Stars of the Lid, Windy and Carl and Labradford.

Does kranky reissue records on vinyl?

Yes. Recent kranky reissues include Secret Name (2026 Repress) by Low, Trust (2026 Repress) by Low and Things We Lost in the Fire (2026 Repress) by Low.

What kind of music does kranky release?

Most of the kranky records we list are post-rock, dream pop and shoegaze.

Has kranky been in the Surface Noise newsletter?

Yes, 4 times. Most recently in issue 18 (10 Oct 2026), with Music For Two Films About Water by Liz Harris.

When was kranky founded?

kranky was founded in 1993 and is based in Chicago, US.

How can I find out about new kranky vinyl releases?

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About kranky

kranky is an independent label founded in Chicago in 1993 by Joel Leoschke and Bruce Adams. It releases ambient, drone and post-rock music, with Stars of the Lid, Labradford, Low, Grouper, Tim Hecker and Deerhunter among its artists.

Its records are often pressed in modest quantities and repressed when demand returns.

We list 24 kranky vinyl releases, from artists including Low, Stars of the Lid and Windy and Carl. Most of them are post-rock, dream pop and shoegaze records. The release dates run from 1993 to 2026. Five are reissues or anniversary editions of older albums. kranky records have featured in 4 issues of the Surface Noise Weekly.

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