As they explain in their “About Us” section, Record Store Day “was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1400 independently owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally.”

Although RSD is only held once a year, on 12 April, “the organization works with both independent and major labels throughout the year to create contests, special releases and promotions in order to spotlight the benefits of supporting these independent, locally owned stores with music purchases throughout the year,” which is why, in 2010, the first RSD Black Friday was born.

For this year's RSD Black Friday, which takes place on 29 November, there are more than 150 releases from a wide variety of artists available in different formats. That's why we've picked a handful of releases from the list (with a particular focus on acts that Anthony has reviewed or talked about in the past) to highlight, so you don't feel totally lost as to where to start looking:

The Beatles, "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" b/w "I Saw Her Standing There"

(Capitol) 7" Vinyl

This RSD Black Friday reissue single was cut from the original US version of the master tapes – the same masters as used for the albums in the 1964 box set. RSD First release limited to 10,000 copies.

Earl Sweatshirt, Feet of Clay (5th Anniversary Edition)

(Warner Records) LP

Available on Blue Jay color vinyl featuring the full deluxe tracklist across each side of the LP. Originally a surprise release in November 2019 between his third and fourth albums. RSD Exclusive limited to 6,000 copies.                  

Billie Eilish, Hit Me Hard And Soft (Isolated Vocals)

(Darkroom/Interscope) LP

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT [Isolated Vocals] is a variation of the hit album by Billie Eilish. The title features the isolated vocal recordings, showcasing the album in a stripped back and raw light and highlighting the power of Billie’s vocals. Pressed for RSD Black Friday with a unique inverted album cover. RSD First release limited to 25,000 copies.

Olivia Rodrigo, Guts Spilled

(Interscope/Geffen) 2 x LP

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist Olivia Rodrigo reissues GUTS (spilled) on limited edition 2LP deluxe vinyl. Housed in a gatefold jacket with exclusive purple sleeve, featuring GUTS (spilled) artwork, this special edition red and purple marble vinyl encompasses the full collection of GUTS songs. RSD First release limited to 30,000 copies.

MF DOOM, Operation: Doomsday 25th Anniversary

(Metal Face Records) 2 x LP, Longbox CD, and Cassette

MF DOOM's 1999 classic Operation: Doomsday presented for RSD Black Friday in two unique variants across three formats! RSD Exclusive release limited to 10,000 copies for the 2 x LP, 2,400 for the Longbox CD, and 2,000 for the Cassette.

Ghostface Killah, Set The Tone (Guns & Roses) - RSD Picture Disc Edition

(Mass Appeal) 2 x LP Picture Disc

Limited edition pressing of Set The Tone (Guns & Roses) by Ghostface Killah of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan on double picture disc vinyl. Features cameos by Nas, Ye, Method Man, Raekown, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes and more. RSD First release limited to 1,000 copies.

Herbie Hancock, Possibilities

(Rhino) 3 x LP

This Ruby Red 3LP set includes the original album, newly remastered, with four bonus tracks. RSD Exclusive release limited to 3,000 copies.

Jimi Hendrix, Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts

(Legacy Recordings) LP

Mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Bernie Grundman, these recordings were drawn from the 2019 boxset collection which presented each of the four legendary performances. This special RSD Black Friday edition is being released on blue and violet swirl vinyl. RSD Exclusive release limited to 4,500 copies.

Whitney Houston, LOVE IS Live From South Africa... and more

(Legacy Recordings) 12" Single

Celebrate Whitney Houston’s remarkable legacy with the special release of LOVE IS “Live From South Africa” and more, with a 12” single featuring the debut of the unreleased track “Love Is” for RSD Black Friday! RSD First release limited to 2,000 copies.

Joni Mitchell, Hejira Demos

(Rhino) LP

Legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has been steadily releasing box sets of material from across her discography, including reissues of whole albums as well as massive collections of demos, outtakes, b-sides, and live cuts. This RSD exclusive release of the Hejira Demos is taken out from the larger Vol. 4 box set, but will now stand alone as its own release on 180g black vinyl. It includes demos for not only most of the songs that wound up on Hejira, but also cuts like "Talk to Me" and "Dreamland" that would be saved for Don Juan's Reckless Daughter. Intriguingly, the demo version of "Black Crow" features Chaka Khan on background vocals. Limited to 5000 copies.

Modest Mouse, Baron Von Bullshit Rides Again

(Legacy Recordings) LP

Modest Mouse is releasing Baron Von Bullshit Rides Again for the first time ever on vinyl. The album was recorded live at The Social in Orlando, FL in 2004. RSD Exclusive release limited to 3,500 copies.

Rage Against The Machine, Democratic National Convention 2000

(Legacy Recordings) EP

This raw, uncompromising set, which was previously released as part of Record Store Day 2018, is being reissued by popular demand, for RSD Black Friday 2024 on 180g Window Pane Clear vinyl. RSD Exclusive release limited to 4,000 copies.

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross / Boys Noize, Challengers [MIXED] by Boys Noize

(Milan Records) LP

Academy Award®-winning composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ original score for Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, remixed and reworked by DJ & producer Boys Noize. Pressed on 180g Transparent Neon Tennis Ball Yellow vinyl. RSD First release limited to 2,100 copies.

Snoop Dogg, Live at Forest National 2005

(LMLR) 2 x LP

This concert has NEVER been released on vinyl before and this RSD Black Friday double vinyl package includes brand new artwork, a gatefold jacket with OBI side strip, and printed inner sleeves. It’s printed on Black & White Smoke Effect vinyl. RSD Exclusive release limited to 2,000 copies.

Sunn O))), Black One (Deluxe Edition)

(Southern Lord) 2 x LP

The experimental black metal outfit Sunn O))) is putting out an exclusive double colored LP of their fifth album, Black One. The album features contributions from Malefic and Wrest from Xasthur and Leviathan, respectively. The RSD release also comes in a gatefold, including an 18x24 poster. Limited to 1700 copies.

Tangerine Dream, Live at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow 1974: 50th Anniversary Ediiton

(Culture Factory USA) 2 x LP

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this 1974 live show that has NEVER been released on vinyl, this RSD Black Friday release includes the original, iconic members of Froese, Franke and Baumann. RSD Exclusive release limited to 2,000 copies.

Yes, Fragile Outtakes

(Rhino Atlantic) LP

Available for the first time on vinyl, an exploration into Yes' breakthrough 1971 fourth studio album, Fragile, with rare early recordings, alternative song versions, and mixes by Steven Wilson. Includes outtakes of hits such as "Roundabout", "Long Distance Runaround - The Fish", and many more! RSD Exclusive release limited to 3,000 copies.

Check out the full list of Record Store Day Black Friday releases and find an independent record store near you on their website. All of the releases descriptions are taken from the RSD Black Friday list.

The list of titles may change, titles may be added, titles may drop off, and information may be amended, so keep an eye for any updates to the list.