Vinyl Cache 7.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Vinyl Cache 7.6 reached end of life on 15 Sept 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Vinyl Cache release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Sept 2024 | — |
| End of life | 15 Sept 2025 | 0.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 7.6.5 · 20 Aug 2025 | final |
Where to go from 7.6
Recommended target: Vinyl Cache 9.0 (supported until 16 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Vinyl Cache 9.0 (latest release 9.0.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Vinyl Cache 7.6 still safe to use?
Vinyl Cache 7.6 reached end of life on 15 Sept 2025, 328 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Vinyl Cache 7.6?
Yes — the final release (7.6.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Vinyl Cache 7.6 to?
Upgrade to Vinyl Cache 9.0, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 16 Mar 2027).