Monday 7th March 2016 by Andrew Trendell | Photos by Press

The 23 coolest, most beautiful vinyl releases of 2016 so far

From David Bowie to The Kills and beyond

David Bowie - TVC15 (Record Store Day re-release)

The Kills - Ash & Ice

Iggy Pop - Post Pop Depression

Miike Snow - iii

Jack Garratt - Phase

Violent Femmes - We Can Do Anything

Santigold - 99c

Placebo - Sleeping With Ghosts (reissue)

Christine & The Queens - Chaleur Humaine

Aurora - All My Demons Greeting Me As Friends

The Last Shadow Puppets - Everything You've Come To Expect

Animal Collective - Painting With

Elton John - Wonderful Crazy Night

DIIV - Is The Is Are

Bloc Party - Hymns

Tindersticks - The Waiting Room

Conrad Keely - Original Machines

School Of Seven Bells - SVIIB

Anthrax - For All Kings

The Hateful Eight OST

Savages - Adore Life

The 1975 - I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It

David Bowie - Blackstar

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The year may be young, but 2016 has already seen countless amazing albums and new music releases - but better still, among them are some eye-watering pieces of beautiful vinyl.

From parting gifts from David Bowie, to coloured vinyl, beautiful box sets, amazing artwork and thoughtfully considered re-issues, here's to those artists who put the extra effort and attention to detail when it comes to releasing vinyl - featuring Iggy Pop, The Kills, The 1975, Savages, Aurora, and loads more.

Get these on your shelves on drop that needle.