Vinyl Cache 9.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Vinyl Cache 9.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 16 Mar 2027.
219 days of security support left
9.0.1 latest release
40% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 16 Mar 2026 → 16 Mar 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Vinyl Cache release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Mar 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 16 Mar 2027 | in 219 days |
| Latest release | 9.0.1 · 18 May 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Vinyl Cache 9.0 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 9.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl Cache 9.0 | 16 Mar 2027 | 219 | this branch |
| Vinyl Cache 8.0 | 15 Sept 2026 | 37 | -182 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Vinyl Cache 9.0 reach end of life?
Vinyl Cache 9.0 reaches end of life on 16 Mar 2027 — 219 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Vinyl Cache 9.0 still supported?
Yes. Vinyl Cache 9.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 9.0.1, published 18 May 2026.
What happens when Vinyl Cache 9.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 16 Mar 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Vinyl Cache 9.0?
219 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.