Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of musical gems, because Beck is finally opening up his vaults—sort of. After years of fans clamoring for more, the eclectic artist is dropping Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime, an eight-song mini-album on opaque red vinyl, set to release on February 13, 2026. But here’s where it gets exciting: this isn’t just another compilation. It’s Beck’s first since 2000’s Stray Cat Blues, and it’s packed with rarities, covers, and two brand-new solo acoustic tracks that will leave you wondering why they’ve been hidden for so long.
Among the highlights are Beck’s hauntingly beautiful renditions of Hank Williams’ ‘Your Cheatin’ Heart’ and Daniel Johnston’s ‘True Love Will Find You In The End.’ These previously unreleased recordings showcase Beck’s raw, stripped-down talent, proving that sometimes less is truly more. But that’s not all—the album also features his swoon-worthy original ‘Ramona,’ which you might remember from the Scott Pilgrim Vs The World soundtrack, and his iconic cover of The Korgis’ ‘Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime,’ which gained fame through the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind soundtrack.
And this is the part most people miss: tucked into this collection are some of Beck’s most obscure tracks. His version of The Flamingos’ ‘I Only Have Eyes For You,’ originally part of Doug Aitken’s multimedia installation, gets its first physical release here. Meanwhile, his cover of ‘Michelangelo Antonioni’ from A Tribute to Caetano Veloso and his take on John Lennon’s ‘Love’ from the Starbucks-exclusive Sweetheart 2014 compilation add layers of depth to this eclectic mix.
But here’s the controversial part: With no career-spanning greatest hits album, no vinyl reissues of classics like Midnight Vultures, and no Deluxe Editions since 2008’s Odelay, is this mini-album a teaser for more to come, or just a one-off treat for die-hard fans? And why no CD version—at least for now? It’s a move that’s sure to spark debate among collectors and casual listeners alike.
Pre-orders are already live, with prices ranging from $25.99 to £29.99 on platforms like Amazon and Rough Trade. Whether you’re a longtime Beck enthusiast or a newcomer to his genre-bending genius, Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime is a must-have addition to your collection. But the real question is: will this release finally open the floodgates to more Beck treasures? Let us know what you think in the comments—are you thrilled, underwhelmed, or just plain confused? The discussion starts here.
