Vinyl Cache 8.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Vinyl Cache 8.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 15 Sept 2026.
37 days of security support left
8.0.2 latest release
90% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 15 Sept 2025 → 15 Sept 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Vinyl Cache release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Sept 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 15 Sept 2026 | in 37 days |
| Latest release | 8.0.2 · 18 May 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Vinyl Cache 9.0 extends security support by about 182 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl Cache 9.0 | 16 Mar 2027 | 219 | +182 days |
| Vinyl Cache 8.0 | 15 Sept 2026 | 37 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Vinyl Cache 8.0 reach end of life?
Vinyl Cache 8.0 reaches end of life on 15 Sept 2026 — 37 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Vinyl Cache 8.0 still supported?
Yes. Vinyl Cache 8.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8.0.2, published 18 May 2026.
What happens when Vinyl Cache 8.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 15 Sept 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Vinyl Cache 8.0?
37 days. Moving to Vinyl Cache 9.0 instead buys roughly 182 more days of security support.