{"id":48308,"date":"2026-04-02T13:47:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/?p=48308"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:51:25","slug":"the-best-record-store-day-releases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"The 21 Best Record Store Day Releases 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#If_we_had_to_choose%E2%80%A6\" >If we had to choose\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#Upgrade_your_setup\" >Upgrade your setup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#Pro-Ject_Tube_Box_S2_Valve_Phonostage\" >Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 Valve Phonostage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#Pro-Ject_Record_Puck_DS\" >Pro-Ject Record Puck DS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#Ortofon_2M_Blue_MM_Cartridge\" >Ortofon 2M Blue MM Cartridge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#The_best_Record_Store_Day_releases_2026\" >The best Record Store Day releases 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#1_Inbred_%E2%80%93_Ethel_Cain\" >1. Inbred \u2013 Ethel Cain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#2_Melancholia_Hymns_%E2%80%93_Arcane_Roots\" >2. Melancholia Hymns \u2013 Arcane Roots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#3_Famous_Monsters_%E2%80%93_Misfits\" >3. Famous Monsters \u2013 Misfits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#4_RONIN_CYBERPUNK_2077_%E2%80%93_Angel_Of_Man\" >4. RONIN: CYBERPUNK 2077 \u2013 Angel Of Man<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#5_Moon_Safari_%E2%80%93_Live_Theatre_Herodes_Atticus_Athenes_%E2%80%93_Air\" >5. Moon Safari &#8211; Live Theatre Herodes Atticus, Ath\u00e8nes \u2013 Air<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#6_Up_Here_%E2%80%93_BlueyJoff_Bush_and_the_Bluey_Music_Team\" >6. Up Here \u2013 Bluey\/Joff Bush and the Bluey Music Team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#7_KPop_Demon_Hunters_Soundtrack_from_the_Netflix_film_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CHUNTRX_Edition%E2%80%9D\" >7. KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack from the Netflix film) &#8211; &#8220;HUNTR\/X Edition&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#8_Small_Craft_On_A_Milk_Sea_%E2%80%93_Brian_Eno\" >8. Small Craft On A Milk Sea \u2013 Brian Eno<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#9_All_We_Know_Is_Falling_%E2%80%93_Paramore\" >9. All We Know Is Falling \u2013 Paramore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#10_We_Lost_The_Skyline_%E2%80%93_Porcupine_Tree\" >10. We Lost The Skyline \u2013 Porcupine Tree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#11_Lo-Files_%E2%80%93_Bring_Me_The_Horizon\" >11. Lo-Files \u2013 Bring Me The Horizon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#12_MOTORHEAD_%E2%80%93_Motorhead\" >12. MOTORHEAD \u2013 Mot\u00f6rhead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#13_One_Way_Ticket_To_Birmingham_Live_at_The_NEC_Birmingham_February_19_2006_%E2%80%93_The_Darkness\" >13. One Way Ticket To Birmingham (Live at The NEC, Birmingham, February 19, 2006) \u2013 The Darkness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#14_Live_at_Revolution_Hall_%E2%80%93_Adrianne_Lenker\" >14. Live at Revolution Hall \u2013 Adrianne Lenker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#15_The_Race_For_Space_Remixes_%E2%80%93_Public_Service_Broadcasting\" >15. The Race For Space (Remixes) \u2013 Public Service Broadcasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#16_Alive_In_America_%E2%80%93_Steely_Dan\" >16. Alive In America \u2013 Steely Dan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#17_Live_in_New_Haven_CT_1986_%E2%80%93_Van_Halen\" >17. Live in New Haven CT 1986 \u2013 Van Halen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#18_Diplo_%E2%80%93_Diplo\" >18. Diplo \u2013 Diplo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#19_SAGES_%E2%80%93_Olafur_Arnalds_and_Loreen\" >19. SAGES \u2013 \u00d3lafur Arnalds and Loreen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#20_Crying_Laughing_Loving_Lying_Expanded_Edition_%E2%80%93_Labi_Siffre\" >20. Crying Laughing Loving Lying Expanded Edition \u2013 Labi Siffre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#21_crybaby_%E2%80%93_Lil_Peep\" >21. crybaby \u2013 Lil Peep<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#Is_Record_Store_Day_only_once_a_year\" >Is Record Store Day only once a year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#What_is_the_most_sold_vinyl_ever\" >What is the most sold vinyl ever?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#What_do_33_45_and_78_RPM_mean\" >What do 33, 45, and 78 RPM mean?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/the-best-record-store-day-releases\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 18th April &#8211;<strong> Record Store Day<\/strong>! Yes! A yearly celebration of music, bringing together\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/hifi\/turntables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">record lovers<\/a><\/strong> not just in the UK but across the globe. It\u2019s a much-needed boost for over 300 independent record stores participating across the country, drawing in a wave of foot traffic, as well as the greatly anticipated exclusive releases.<\/p>\n<p>Vinyl wouldn\u2019t be where it is today if it didn\u2019t have the continued support of a passionate community, and this year, there will be hundreds of limited-edition Record Store Day releases to dig through, including classic albums, unforgettable live recordings, and new pressings.<\/p>\n<p>Plenty to get excited about!<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019ve rounded up some of what we think are the <strong>best Record Store Day releases<\/strong>, along with a few standouts to get the collectors talking. It goes without saying that we can\u2019t cover every release \u2013 so if we\u2019ve missed your personal favourite, no hard feelings! Everyone\u2019s got that\u00a0<em>one<\/em>\u00a0record that makes the queues worth it.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;If we had to choose\u2026&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_we_had_to_choose%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>If we had to choose\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Imagine, if you will, that you&#8217;re aboard the good ship HMS Vinyl and you&#8217;ve struck an iceberg and are taking on water. You can only choose three records from the Record Store Day selection to take with you. What would you reach for?<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I&#8217;d wade through the freezing rising water if it meant I got to save:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Inbred<\/strong><\/em><strong> &#8211; Ethel Cain<\/strong><em>:<\/em> Ethel Cain has become something of a cultural icon while still holding onto that cult appeal, and <em>Inbred<\/em> is the release that really pushed her into wider view. It is a heavy, emotional record and definitely not for everyone, but if it clicks with you, it really stays with you (but prepare to cry).<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Melancholia Hymns<\/strong><\/em><strong> &#8211; Arcane Roots:<\/strong> Arcane Roots always felt like a band that should have been much bigger, and <em>Melancholia Hymns<\/em> is a big reason why. It&#8217;s massive, emotional, and full of the kind of release they did better than most; even now, it still feels wildly underrated. This is a record that still feels bigger than its moment.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Famous Monsters<\/strong><\/em><strong> &#8211; Misfits: <\/strong><em>Famous Monsters<\/em> is packed with the horror punk, B-movie fun Misfits have always done so well. It&#8217;s catchy, campy, and full of attitude, making it one of their most entertaining later-era records.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.av.com\/hifi\/turntables&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP TURNTABLES&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px|10px|30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Upgrade your setup&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upgrade_your_setup\"><\/span>Upgrade your setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Assuming you already have the means to play your vinyl, here are a few options for simple tweaks to get more out of your system. 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_Record_Store_Day_releases_2026\"><\/span>The best Record Store Day releases 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:a4b8ee7b-9cca-422f-ba68-713ec4bb4150-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"24b6017c-a150-4266-9412-a438cfffa115\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-4-thinking\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<h4 data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"864\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Inbred_%E2%80%93_Ethel_Cain\"><\/span>1. <em>Inbred<\/em> \u2013 Ethel Cain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"864\"><em data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"524\">Inbred<\/em> was the release that really started to define Ethel Cain\u2019s world, laying out the dark, slow-burning sound that would carry into everything after it. There&#8217;s a lot of demand around her catalogue already, so a first vinyl pressing was always going to get attention. This is one of the more talked-about releases on the list for good reason.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1255\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Melancholia_Hymns_%E2%80%93_Arcane_Roots\"><\/span>2. <em>Melancholia Hymns<\/em> \u2013 Arcane Roots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1255\"><em data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"927\">Melancholia Hymns<\/em> pushed Arcane Roots into bigger, more expansive territory without losing any of the heaviness that made them stand out. The songs still hit with real force, but there is more space and atmosphere around them. With this pressing marking 10 years of the album, it&#8217;s the sort of release long-time fans have wanted back for ages.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1645\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Famous_Monsters_%E2%80%93_Misfits\"><\/span>3. <em>Famous Monsters<\/em> \u2013 Misfits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1645\"><em data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1309\">Famous Monsters<\/em> is Misfits at their most theatrical and shamelessly fun, with horror punk and B-movie camp working exactly as they should. There is plenty of attitude here, but the songs do the heavy lifting. Bringing it back on splatter vinyl makes perfect sense, and it&#8217;s hard to imagine collectors leaving this one sitting around for long.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eLzf4haoscw?si=1UU7ArHcGeJwWCH5\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"2047\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_RONIN_CYBERPUNK_2077_%E2%80%93_Angel_Of_Man\"><\/span>4. <em>RONIN: CYBERPUNK 2077<\/em> \u2013 Angel Of Man<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"2047\">There is no shortage of <em data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1733\">Cyberpunk 2077<\/em> offshoots, but <em data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1756\">RONIN<\/em> looks like one of the more interesting ones. Angel Of Man takes that world and runs with it, leaning into the cinematic and electronic side of things while still keeping the atmosphere front and centre. Exclusive artwork and a vinyl-only bonus track give it that extra collector appeal, too.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2462\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Moon_Safari_%E2%80%93_Live_Theatre_Herodes_Atticus_Athenes_%E2%80%93_Air\"><\/span>5. <em>Moon Safari &#8211; Live Theatre Herodes Atticus, Ath\u00e8nes<\/em> \u2013 Air<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2462\">Air performing <em data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2144\">Moon Safari<\/em> live beneath the Acropolis already sounds like something built for vinyl. More importantly, this is their first live album, which gives it a bit more weight than a standard tour document. Between the setting, the material, and the fact that <em data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2399\">Moon Safari<\/em> still means so much to people, this one should land very well.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2867\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Up_Here_%E2%80%93_BlueyJoff_Bush_and_the_Bluey_Music_Team\"><\/span>6. <em>Up Here<\/em> \u2013 Bluey\/Joff Bush and the Bluey Music Team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2867\">A <em data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2535\">Bluey<\/em> release being one of the hottest titles on Record Store Day might have sounded unlikely a few years ago, but not now. <em data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2663\">Up Here<\/em> brings together 17 new recordings from Joff Bush and the Bluey team, with a zoetrope picture disc adding to the appeal. This one has crossover written all over it, far beyond soundtrack collectors alone.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/24X-8jCUGCE?si=UYFJHuQQWvs_4_Fx\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"3544\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_KPop_Demon_Hunters_Soundtrack_from_the_Netflix_film_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CHUNTRX_Edition%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>7. <em>KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack from the Netflix film)<\/em> &#8211; &#8220;HUNTR\/X Edition&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"3544\">This already looks like one of the biggest pop culture releases on the whole RSD list. The soundtrack comes with the kind of extras K-pop fans will instantly clock: a fold-out poster, sticker sheet, and three snapshot cards from a wider set, so it already has that collectable angle built in.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"3544\">In true K-pop fashion, it also comes in an alternate &#8220;Saja Boys Edition&#8221;, which gives it that multi-version feel we have seen again recently with BTS\u2019 <em data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3405\">ARIRANG<\/em> rollout, where the packaging and inclusions become part of the whole event rather than just a bonus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3926\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Small_Craft_On_A_Milk_Sea_%E2%80%93_Brian_Eno\"><\/span>8. <em>Small Craft On A Milk Sea<\/em> \u2013 Brian Eno<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3926\">Brian Eno is never about immediate impact, but <em data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3665\">Small Craft On A Milk Sea<\/em> has a real pull if you are already tuned into his more immersive work. This version adds <em data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3780\">The Seven Seas Sessions<\/em> and other bonus material, which makes it more than a straight reissue. It could end up being one of the quieter highlights of the whole RSD list.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"4316\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_All_We_Know_Is_Falling_%E2%80%93_Paramore\"><\/span>9. <em>All We Know Is Falling<\/em> \u2013 Paramore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"4316\">Paramore\u2019s debut has never really drifted out of view, and this edition gives it the kind of treatment fans usually hope for. Alongside the original album, it includes <em data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4158\">The Summer Tic EP<\/em> on vinyl for the first time, which is the real headline here. Early Paramore still means a lot to people, so this one should have no trouble finding a crowd.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y-MaaxgdUT4?si=gXEOpSNQgnSF2gRA\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4703\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_We_Lost_The_Skyline_%E2%80%93_Porcupine_Tree\"><\/span>10. <em>We Lost The Skyline<\/em> \u2013 Porcupine Tree<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4703\"><em data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4386\">We Lost The Skyline<\/em> captures Porcupine Tree in a much more stripped-back setting, but that does not make it feel minor. If anything, it gives the songs a different kind of weight. This new half-speed remaster on crystal-clear vinyl finally gives that 2007 in-store performance the sort of pressing fans would have wanted from the start.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"5125\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Lo-Files_%E2%80%93_Bring_Me_The_Horizon\"><\/span>11. <em>Lo-Files<\/em> \u2013 Bring Me The Horizon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"5125\">Bring Me The Horizon have never been shy about reshaping their own work, and <em data-start=\"4824\" data-end=\"4834\">Lo-Files<\/em> takes that instinct in a different direction again. These are lo-fi reinterpretations pulled from across the band\u2019s catalogue, done with producers from that scene rather than as a throwaway remix package. It will divide opinion a bit, which is usually a sign they are doing something right.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"5127\" data-end=\"5529\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_MOTORHEAD_%E2%80%93_Motorhead\"><\/span>12. <em>MOTORHEAD<\/em> \u2013 Mot\u00f6rhead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"5127\" data-end=\"5529\">Mot\u00f6rhead\u2019s debut hardly needs selling, but this picture disc version gives it a strong Record Store Day angle anyway. Limited numbering and Joe Petagno\u2019s artwork put the focus firmly on collectability, while the album itself still carries all the speed, grime, and force you would want. Some releases get by on presentation alone. This one already had the music sorted.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wJg_iMxRkPY?si=FKOSG1_YzMdUrhDR\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"5531\" data-end=\"5975\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_One_Way_Ticket_To_Birmingham_Live_at_The_NEC_Birmingham_February_19_2006_%E2%80%93_The_Darkness\"><\/span>13. <em>One Way Ticket To Birmingham (Live at The NEC, Birmingham, February 19, 2006)<\/em> \u2013 The Darkness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"5531\" data-end=\"5975\">The Darkness have always made the most sense on stage, so finally getting this NEC performance on vinyl feels overdue in the best way. It has been newly remixed by Dan Hawkins and pressed on red and yellow marbled vinyl, which suits the band perfectly. For anyone who still rates those early live years, this is an easy one to get excited about.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"5977\" data-end=\"6397\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Live_at_Revolution_Hall_%E2%80%93_Adrianne_Lenker\"><\/span>14. <em>Live at Revolution Hall <\/em>\u2013 Adrianne Lenker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"5977\" data-end=\"6397\">Adrianne Lenker\u2019s <em data-start=\"6047\" data-end=\"6072\">Live at Revolution Hall<\/em> has the kind of intimacy that makes you forget how big the set actually is. Across three LPs and 43 tracks, it captures that loose, unguarded feeling she does so well without losing any focus. A first vinyl pressing was bound to get attention here, especially from fans who connected with the original release straight away.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"6399\" data-end=\"6832\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_The_Race_For_Space_Remixes_%E2%80%93_Public_Service_Broadcasting\"><\/span>15. <em>The Race For Space (Remixes)<\/em> \u2013 Public Service Broadcasting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6399\" data-end=\"6832\">Public Service Broadcasting have a fanbase that notices when something has been missing for a while, and <em data-start=\"6573\" data-end=\"6603\">The Race For Space (Remixes)<\/em> has not exactly been easy to come by. This repress gives that long sold-out release another run, with pale green vinyl and limited numbers adding to the appeal. It&#8217;s the kind of title people may regret skipping once RSD passes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3-oQNoSNW_o?si=29dTguOGkakwBYQ8\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"6834\" data-end=\"7233\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Alive_In_America_%E2%80%93_Steely_Dan\"><\/span>16. <em>Alive In America<\/em> \u2013 Steely Dan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6834\" data-end=\"7233\">Steely Dan\u2019s first official live album arriving on vinyl for the first time is enough to make this stand out immediately. <em data-start=\"6996\" data-end=\"7014\">Alive In America<\/em> already has the songs and the musicianship behind it, so the main draw here is finally hearing it in this format. For collectors especially, this is one of those releases that makes perfect sense the moment you see it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"7235\" data-end=\"7610\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Live_in_New_Haven_CT_1986_%E2%80%93_Van_Halen\"><\/span>17. <em>Live in New Haven CT 1986<\/em> \u2013 Van Halen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"7235\" data-end=\"7610\">Van Halen fans are not exactly short on live material to chase, but this one still has a strong pull. <em data-start=\"7385\" data-end=\"7412\">Live in New Haven CT 1986<\/em> captures the band during the <em data-start=\"7442\" data-end=\"7448\">5150<\/em> era and gets its first vinyl release here, which is enough on its own to make it notable. Add the Sammy Hagar lineup, and there is plenty here to draw people in.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"7612\" data-end=\"8000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Diplo_%E2%80%93_Diplo\"><\/span>18. <em>Diplo<\/em> \u2013 Diplo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"7612\" data-end=\"8000\">Diplo\u2019s self-titled album returns here in a much bigger form, stretched into a 3LP edition with a stack of remixes folded in. That alone makes it more interesting than a standard repress. With names like Barry Can\u2019t Swim and DJ Seinfeld attached, there is a clear crossover between dance fans and collectors, which usually gives an RSD release a bit more momentum.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FM-j-JjBGsA?si=hyFA6-uMrsgEAKHT\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"8002\" data-end=\"8417\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_SAGES_%E2%80%93_Olafur_Arnalds_and_Loreen\"><\/span>19. <em>SAGES<\/em> \u2013 \u00d3lafur Arnalds and Loreen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"8002\" data-end=\"8417\">\u00d3lafur Arnalds and Loreen are not the most obvious pairing on paper, which is partly what makes <em data-start=\"8141\" data-end=\"8148\">SAGES<\/em> so interesting. It moves between electronic, modern classical, and alt-pop without sounding like it&#8217;s trying too hard to merge those worlds. Now getting its first vinyl pressing, this feels like the sort of release that will turn curious interest into genuine demand.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"8419\" data-end=\"8865\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Crying_Laughing_Loving_Lying_Expanded_Edition_%E2%80%93_Labi_Siffre\"><\/span>20. <em>Crying Laughing Loving Lying Expanded Edition<\/em> \u2013 Labi Siffre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"8419\" data-end=\"8865\">Labi Siffre has been getting a well-earned wave of renewed attention, and this expanded edition of <em data-start=\"8588\" data-end=\"8618\">Crying Laughing Loving Lying<\/em> arrives at exactly the right time. Turning it into a double LP with eight bonus tracks gives the album a bit more presence without overcomplicating things. It also helps underline just how strong and enduring this part of his catalogue really is.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"8867\" data-end=\"9243\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_crybaby_%E2%80%93_Lil_Peep\"><\/span>21. <em>crybaby<\/em> \u2013 Lil Peep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"8867\" data-end=\"9243\"><em data-start=\"8896\" data-end=\"8905\">crybaby<\/em> still feels central to Lil Peep\u2019s legacy, not just because of what it meant at the time, but because of how clearly it showed where his sound could go. The emo, indie, and alt-rock threads all sit right there in the mix. A 10-year anniversary edition was always going to get attention, especially from fans who have held onto it closely.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pcFK4HzAlsU?si=rVDFKYNMTmWOQqq7\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:a4b8ee7b-9cca-422f-ba68-713ec4bb4150-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"24b6017c-a150-4266-9412-a438cfffa115\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-4-thinking\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<h3 data-start=\"8867\" data-end=\"9243\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Record_Store_Day_only_once_a_year\"><\/span>Is Record Store Day only once a year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Record Store Day happens twice a year. The main Record Store Day event takes place in spring, and Record Store Day Black Friday follows later in the year. That gives vinyl collectors two chances to find exclusive releases and limited editions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_sold_vinyl_ever\"><\/span>What is the most sold vinyl ever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The most sold vinyl depends on the format being discussed. <em>Thriller<\/em> is widely recognised as the best-selling album of all time, while Bing Crosby\u2019s &#8220;White Christmas&#8221; is often cited as the best-selling vinyl single.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_33_45_and_78_RPM_mean\"><\/span>What do 33, 45, and 78 RPM mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>33, 45, and 78 RPM mean the speed a record spins on a turntable. The numbers stand for revolutions per minute. 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We\u2019ve covered a fair bit about vinyl now. Speaking of which, if you\u2019ve ever wondered\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/does-vinyl-sound-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>whether or not vinyl sounds better than digital<\/strong><\/a>, our rundown examines the difference.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, great sound starts with the right setup. Whether you\u2019ve picked up an exclusive or a bargain, getting your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/hifi\/turntables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>turntable<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0sorted is key. Our guide on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/how-to-play-vinyl-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>how to play vinyl records<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0covers everything from setup to maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>And as your collection grows, proper\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/vinyl-storage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>storage<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is worth thinking about. Our picks for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/best-vinyl-record-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>best vinyl record storage<\/strong><\/a> will help keep everything safe, organised, and in top shape. Did we miss anything on our list of the\u00a0<strong>best Record Store Day releases<\/strong>? 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Yes! A yearly celebration of music, bringing together\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/hifi\/turntables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">record lovers<\/a><\/strong> not just in the UK but across the globe. It\u2019s a much-needed boost for over 300 independent record stores participating across the country, drawing in a wave of foot traffic, as well as the greatly anticipated exclusive releases.<\/p><p>Vinyl wouldn\u2019t be where it is today if it didn\u2019t have the continued support of a passionate community, and this year, there will be hundreds of limited-edition Record Store Day releases to dig through, including classic albums, unforgettable live recordings, and new pressings.<\/p><p>Plenty to get excited about!<\/p><p>That\u2019s why we\u2019ve rounded up some of what we think are the <strong>best Record Store Day releases<\/strong>, along with a few standouts to get the collectors talking. It goes without saying that we can\u2019t cover every release \u2013 so if we\u2019ve missed your personal favourite, no hard feelings! Everyone\u2019s got that\u00a0<em>one<\/em>\u00a0record that makes the queues worth it.<\/p><hr \/><h3>If we had to choose\u2026<\/h3><p>Imagine, if you will, that you're aboard the good ship HMS Vinyl and you've struck an iceberg and are taking on water. You can only choose three records from the Record Store Day selection to take with you. What would you reach for?<\/p><p>Personally, I'd wade through the freezing rising water if it meant I got to save:<\/p><p><em><strong>Inbred<\/strong><\/em><strong> - Ethel Cain<\/strong><em>:<\/em> Ethel Cain has become something of a cultural icon while still holding onto that cult appeal, and <em>Inbred<\/em> is the release that really pushed her into wider view. It is a heavy, emotional record and definitely not for everyone, but if it clicks with you, it really stays with you (but prepare to cry).<\/p><p><em><strong>Melancholia Hymns<\/strong><\/em><strong> - Arcane Roots:<\/strong> Arcane Roots always felt like a band that should have been much bigger, and <em>Melancholia Hymns<\/em> is a big reason why. It's massive, emotional, and full of the kind of release they did better than most; even now, it still feels wildly underrated. This is a record that still feels bigger than its moment.<\/p><p><em><strong>Famous Monsters<\/strong><\/em><strong> - Misfits: <\/strong><em>Famous Monsters<\/em> is packed with the horror punk, B-movie fun Misfits have always done so well. It's catchy, campy, and full of attitude, making it one of their most entertaining later-era records.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Upgrade your setup<\/h3><p>Assuming you already have the means to play your vinyl, here are a few options for simple tweaks to get more out of your system. If you don't have your setup yet, here's a guide to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-hi-fi-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">building a hi-fi system<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"86\"><strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"84\">Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 Valve Phonostage<\/strong> (https:\/\/www.av.com\/Hi-Fi\/Pro-Ject-Tube-Box-S2-Valve-Phonostage-Black\/4FBB)<\/p><ul data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"344\"><li data-section-id=\"36wltp\" data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"135\">Valve phono stage<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1thts3q\" data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"176\">Works with MM and MC cartridges<\/li><li data-section-id=\"qz5tot\" data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"224\">Adjustable gain, impedance, and capacitance<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1j0qfb7\" data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"273\">Subsonic filter and front-panel gain control<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1884sei\" data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"344\">Supplied with 2x ECC83 valves<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\">Pro-Ject Record Puck DS <\/strong>(https:\/\/www.av.com\/Hi-Fi\/Pro-Ject-Record-Puck-DS-Black\/6WMF)<\/p><ul data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"275\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-section-id=\"minm8j\" data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"77\">Dampens unwanted vibrations during playback<\/li><li data-section-id=\"nslmd0\" data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"122\">Helps records sit flatter on the platter<\/li><li data-section-id=\"9xqti6\" data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"170\">Adds stability for more consistent tracking<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1flv0wc\" data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"216\">Precision-machined aluminium construction<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1q56wbq\" data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"275\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Compatible with most Pro-Ject turntables and many others<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\">Ortofon 2M Blue Moving Magnet Cartridge<\/strong> (https:\/\/www.av.com\/Hi-Fi\/Ortofon-2M-Blue-Moving-Magnet-Cartridge\/48ZY)<\/p><ul data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"471\"><li data-section-id=\"8tcyw0\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"109\">Nude elliptical stylus for more detail and cleaner tracking<\/li><li data-section-id=\"104xahw\" data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"163\">5.5mV output works well with most MM phono stages<\/li><li data-section-id=\"13h92xw\" data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"226\">Split pole pin design for a flatter, more natural response<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ymbocl\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"285\">Standard mount body with easy upgrade path from 2M Red<\/li><li data-section-id=\"18ey8b5\" data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"471\">Also available as a<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/Hi-Fi\/Ortofon-2M-Blue-Premounted-MM-Cartridge\/5OXM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">premounted headshell<\/a><\/strong> version, or as just the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/Hi-Fi\/Ortofon-2M-Blue-Replacement-Stylus\/491I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"379\"> replacement stylus<\/strong><\/a> if you already have a compatible Ortofon 2M cartridge<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3>The best Record Store Day releases 2026<\/h3><div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"><section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:a4b8ee7b-9cca-422f-ba68-713ec4bb4150-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 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flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"><h4 data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"864\">1. <em>Inbred<\/em> \u2013 Ethel Cain<\/h4><p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"864\"><em data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"524\">Inbred<\/em> was the release that really started to define Ethel Cain\u2019s world, laying out the dark, slow-burning sound that would carry into everything after it. There's a lot of demand around her catalogue already, so a first vinyl pressing was always going to get attention. This is one of the more talked-about releases on the list for good reason.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1255\">2. <em>Melancholia Hymns<\/em> \u2013 Arcane Roots<\/h4><p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1255\"><em data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"927\">Melancholia Hymns<\/em> pushed Arcane Roots into bigger, more expansive territory without losing any of the heaviness that made them stand out. The songs still hit with real force, but there is more space and atmosphere around them. With this pressing marking 10 years of the album, it's the sort of release long-time fans have wanted back for ages.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1645\">3. <em>Famous Monsters<\/em> \u2013 Misfits<\/h4><p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1645\"><em data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1309\">Famous Monsters<\/em> is Misfits at their most theatrical and shamelessly fun, with horror punk and B-movie camp working exactly as they should. There is plenty of attitude here, but the songs do the heavy lifting. Bringing it back on splatter vinyl makes perfect sense, and it's hard to imagine collectors leaving this one sitting around for long.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eLzf4haoscw?si=1UU7ArHcGeJwWCH5\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"2047\">4. <em>RONIN: CYBERPUNK 2077<\/em> \u2013 Angel Of Man<\/h4><p data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"2047\">There is no shortage of <em data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1733\">Cyberpunk 2077<\/em> offshoots, but <em data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1756\">RONIN<\/em> looks like one of the more interesting ones. Angel Of Man takes that world and runs with it, leaning into the cinematic and electronic side of things while still keeping the atmosphere front and centre. Exclusive artwork and a vinyl-only bonus track give it that extra collector appeal, too.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2462\">5. <em>Moon Safari - Live Theatre Herodes Atticus, Ath\u00e8nes<\/em> \u2013 Air<\/h4><p data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2462\">Air performing <em data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2144\">Moon Safari<\/em> live beneath the Acropolis already sounds like something built for vinyl. More importantly, this is their first live album, which gives it a bit more weight than a standard tour document. Between the setting, the material, and the fact that <em data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2399\">Moon Safari<\/em> still means so much to people, this one should land very well.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2867\">6. <em>Up Here<\/em> \u2013 Bluey\/Joff Bush and the Bluey Music Team<\/h4><p data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2867\">A <em data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2535\">Bluey<\/em> release being one of the hottest titles on Record Store Day might have sounded unlikely a few years ago, but not now. <em data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2663\">Up Here<\/em> brings together 17 new recordings from Joff Bush and the Bluey team, with a zoetrope picture disc adding to the appeal. This one has crossover written all over it, far beyond soundtrack collectors alone.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/24X-8jCUGCE?si=UYFJHuQQWvs_4_Fx\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"3544\">7. <em>KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack from the Netflix film)<\/em> - \"HUNTR\/X Edition\"<\/h4><p data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"3544\">This already looks like one of the biggest pop culture releases on the whole RSD list. The soundtrack comes with the kind of extras K-pop fans will instantly clock: a fold-out poster, sticker sheet, and three snapshot cards from a wider set, so it already has that collectable angle built in.<\/p><p data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"3544\">In true K-pop fashion, it also comes in an alternate \"Saja Boys Edition\", which gives it that multi-version feel we have seen again recently with BTS\u2019 <em data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3405\">ARIRANG<\/em> rollout, where the packaging and inclusions become part of the whole event rather than just a bonus.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3926\">8. <em>Small Craft On A Milk Sea<\/em> \u2013 Brian Eno<\/h4><p data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3926\">Brian Eno is never about immediate impact, but <em data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3665\">Small Craft On A Milk Sea<\/em> has a real pull if you are already tuned into his more immersive work. This version adds <em data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3780\">The Seven Seas Sessions<\/em> and other bonus material, which makes it more than a straight reissue. It could end up being one of the quieter highlights of the whole RSD list.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"4316\">9. <em>All We Know Is Falling<\/em> \u2013 Paramore<\/h4><p data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"4316\">Paramore\u2019s debut has never really drifted out of view, and this edition gives it the kind of treatment fans usually hope for. Alongside the original album, it includes <em data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4158\">The Summer Tic EP<\/em> on vinyl for the first time, which is the real headline here. Early Paramore still means a lot to people, so this one should have no trouble finding a crowd.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y-MaaxgdUT4?si=gXEOpSNQgnSF2gRA\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4703\">10. <em>We Lost The Skyline<\/em> \u2013 Porcupine Tree<\/h4><p data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4703\"><em data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4386\">We Lost The Skyline<\/em> captures Porcupine Tree in a much more stripped-back setting, but that does not make it feel minor. If anything, it gives the songs a different kind of weight. This new half-speed remaster on crystal-clear vinyl finally gives that 2007 in-store performance the sort of pressing fans would have wanted from the start.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"5125\">11. <em>Lo-Files<\/em> \u2013 Bring Me The Horizon<\/h4><p data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"5125\">Bring Me The Horizon have never been shy about reshaping their own work, and <em data-start=\"4824\" data-end=\"4834\">Lo-Files<\/em> takes that instinct in a different direction again. These are lo-fi reinterpretations pulled from across the band\u2019s catalogue, done with producers from that scene rather than as a throwaway remix package. It will divide opinion a bit, which is usually a sign they are doing something right.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"5127\" data-end=\"5529\">12. <em>MOTORHEAD<\/em> \u2013 Mot\u00f6rhead<\/h4><p data-start=\"5127\" data-end=\"5529\">Mot\u00f6rhead\u2019s debut hardly needs selling, but this picture disc version gives it a strong Record Store Day angle anyway. Limited numbering and Joe Petagno\u2019s artwork put the focus firmly on collectability, while the album itself still carries all the speed, grime, and force you would want. Some releases get by on presentation alone. This one already had the music sorted.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wJg_iMxRkPY?si=FKOSG1_YzMdUrhDR\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"5531\" data-end=\"5975\">13. <em>One Way Ticket To Birmingham (Live at The NEC, Birmingham, February 19, 2006)<\/em> \u2013 The Darkness<\/h4><p data-start=\"5531\" data-end=\"5975\">The Darkness have always made the most sense on stage, so finally getting this NEC performance on vinyl feels overdue in the best way. It has been newly remixed by Dan Hawkins and pressed on red and yellow marbled vinyl, which suits the band perfectly. For anyone who still rates those early live years, this is an easy one to get excited about.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"5977\" data-end=\"6397\">14. <em>Live at Revolution Hall <\/em>\u2013 Adrianne Lenker<\/h4><p data-start=\"5977\" data-end=\"6397\">Adrianne Lenker\u2019s <em data-start=\"6047\" data-end=\"6072\">Live at Revolution Hall<\/em> has the kind of intimacy that makes you forget how big the set actually is. Across three LPs and 43 tracks, it captures that loose, unguarded feeling she does so well without losing any focus. A first vinyl pressing was bound to get attention here, especially from fans who connected with the original release straight away.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"6399\" data-end=\"6832\">15. <em>The Race For Space (Remixes)<\/em> \u2013 Public Service Broadcasting<\/h4><p data-start=\"6399\" data-end=\"6832\">Public Service Broadcasting have a fanbase that notices when something has been missing for a while, and <em data-start=\"6573\" data-end=\"6603\">The Race For Space (Remixes)<\/em> has not exactly been easy to come by. This repress gives that long sold-out release another run, with pale green vinyl and limited numbers adding to the appeal. It's the kind of title people may regret skipping once RSD passes.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3-oQNoSNW_o?si=29dTguOGkakwBYQ8\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"6834\" data-end=\"7233\">16. <em>Alive In America<\/em> \u2013 Steely Dan<\/h4><p data-start=\"6834\" data-end=\"7233\">Steely Dan\u2019s first official live album arriving on vinyl for the first time is enough to make this stand out immediately. <em data-start=\"6996\" data-end=\"7014\">Alive In America<\/em> already has the songs and the musicianship behind it, so the main draw here is finally hearing it in this format. For collectors especially, this is one of those releases that makes perfect sense the moment you see it.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"7235\" data-end=\"7610\">17. <em>Live in New Haven CT 1986<\/em> \u2013 Van Halen<\/h4><p data-start=\"7235\" data-end=\"7610\">Van Halen fans are not exactly short on live material to chase, but this one still has a strong pull. <em data-start=\"7385\" data-end=\"7412\">Live in New Haven CT 1986<\/em> captures the band during the <em data-start=\"7442\" data-end=\"7448\">5150<\/em> era and gets its first vinyl release here, which is enough on its own to make it notable. Add the Sammy Hagar lineup, and there is plenty here to draw people in.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"7612\" data-end=\"8000\">18. <em>Diplo<\/em> \u2013 Diplo<\/h4><p data-start=\"7612\" data-end=\"8000\">Diplo\u2019s self-titled album returns here in a much bigger form, stretched into a 3LP edition with a stack of remixes folded in. That alone makes it more interesting than a standard repress. With names like Barry Can\u2019t Swim and DJ Seinfeld attached, there is a clear crossover between dance fans and collectors, which usually gives an RSD release a bit more momentum.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FM-j-JjBGsA?si=hyFA6-uMrsgEAKHT\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"8002\" data-end=\"8417\">19. <em>SAGES<\/em> \u2013 \u00d3lafur Arnalds and Loreen<\/h4><p data-start=\"8002\" data-end=\"8417\">\u00d3lafur Arnalds and Loreen are not the most obvious pairing on paper, which is partly what makes <em data-start=\"8141\" data-end=\"8148\">SAGES<\/em> so interesting. It moves between electronic, modern classical, and alt-pop without sounding like it's trying too hard to merge those worlds. Now getting its first vinyl pressing, this feels like the sort of release that will turn curious interest into genuine demand.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"8419\" data-end=\"8865\">20. <em>Crying Laughing Loving Lying Expanded Edition<\/em> \u2013 Labi Siffre<\/h4><p data-start=\"8419\" data-end=\"8865\">Labi Siffre has been getting a well-earned wave of renewed attention, and this expanded edition of <em data-start=\"8588\" data-end=\"8618\">Crying Laughing Loving Lying<\/em> arrives at exactly the right time. Turning it into a double LP with eight bonus tracks gives the album a bit more presence without overcomplicating things. It also helps underline just how strong and enduring this part of his catalogue really is.<\/p><hr \/><h4 data-start=\"8867\" data-end=\"9243\">21. <em>crybaby<\/em> \u2013 Lil Peep<\/h4><p data-start=\"8867\" data-end=\"9243\"><em data-start=\"8896\" data-end=\"8905\">crybaby<\/em> still feels central to Lil Peep\u2019s legacy, not just because of what it meant at the time, but because of how clearly it showed where his sound could go. The emo, indie, and alt-rock threads all sit right there in the mix. A 10-year anniversary edition was always going to get attention, especially from fans who have held onto it closely.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pcFK4HzAlsU?si=rVDFKYNMTmWOQqq7\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h3 data-start=\"8867\" data-end=\"9243\">FAQs<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><h4>Is Record Store Day only once a year?<\/h4><p>Record Store Day happens twice a year. The main Record Store Day event takes place in spring, and Record Store Day Black Friday follows later in the year. That gives vinyl collectors two chances to find exclusive releases and limited editions.<\/p><hr \/><h4>What is the most sold vinyl ever?<\/h4><p>The most sold vinyl depends on the format being discussed. <em>Thriller<\/em> is widely recognised as the best-selling album of all time, while Bing Crosby\u2019s \"White Christmas\" is often cited as the best-selling vinyl single.<\/p><hr \/><h4>What do 33, 45, and 78 RPM mean?<\/h4><p>33, 45, and 78 RPM mean the speed a record spins on a turntable. The numbers stand for revolutions per minute. Different speeds usually match different record sizes and formats, which affects playback, sound quality and how much music fits on each side.<\/p><\/div><hr \/><h3>Final thoughts<\/h3><p>Record Store Day is a tribute to music\u2019s past, present, and future, championing a format that is, remarkably, still gathering devotees despite the rise of more convenient technology. We\u2019ve covered a fair bit about vinyl now. Speaking of which, if you\u2019ve ever wondered\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/does-vinyl-sound-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>whether or not vinyl sounds better than digital<\/strong><\/a>, our rundown examines the difference.<\/p><p>Of course, great sound starts with the right setup. Whether you\u2019ve picked up an exclusive or a bargain, getting your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/hifi\/turntables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>turntable<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0sorted is key. Our guide on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/how-to-play-vinyl-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>how to play vinyl records<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0covers everything from setup to maintenance.<\/p><p>And as your collection grows, proper\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/vinyl-storage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>storage<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is worth thinking about. Our picks for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/best-vinyl-record-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>best vinyl record storage<\/strong><\/a> will help keep everything safe, organised, and in top shape. Did we miss anything on our list of the\u00a0<strong>best Record Store Day releases<\/strong>? 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