Record Store Day 2025 Releases Massive List of Exclusive Vinyl and Collectibles!
Mark your calendars! Record Store Day 2025 is happening on Saturday, April 12, and the highly anticipated list of exclusive releases has just been unveiled.
Mark your calendars! Record Store Day 2025 is happening on Saturday, April 12, and the highly anticipated list of exclusive releases has just been unveiled. As always, this annual celebration of independent record stores will feature limited-edition vinyl, rare reissues, and exclusive collectibles, making it a must-attend event for music lovers and collectors alike.
Three Categories of RSD Releases:
Exclusives – Only available at participating indie record stores.
RSD First – Initially available at indie record stores but may see a later release elsewhere.
Small Run/Regional Titles – Limited to under 1,000 copies or focused on specific regions, making them harder to find.
Highlighted Releases for Record Store Day 2025:
Black Sabbath – The Eternal Idol (LP) [6000] – RSD First (Rhino)
Black Stone Cherry – This is Black Stone Cherry’s RSD album. The band really likes it. (LP) [750] – RSD First (Mascot Records)
Black Stone Cherry – This is Black Stone Cherry’s RSD album. The band really likes it. (CD) [200] – RSD First (Mascot Records)
Carcass – Necroticism – Descanting The Insalubrious (LP) [1000] – RSD Limited Run / Regional Focus (Earache)
Deicide – Once Upon The Cross (30th Anniversary) (LP) [2000] – RSD First (Real Gone Music)
Dokken – Beast From The East (Live) (2xLP) [1500] – RSD Exclusive (BMG)
Flotsam And Jetsam – High (LP) [1000] – RSD Limited Run / Regional Focus (NoLifeTilMetal Records)
HiM – Join Me (12” Picture Disc) [3000] – RSD Exclusive (BMG)
Scott Ian – Black Knight Sword Of Rage (Music From The Original Pinball Soundtrack) (LP) [1200] – RSD First (Jackpot Records)
Jethro Tull – Songs From The Vault: 1975-1978 (2xLP) [3000] – RSD Exclusive (Rhino)
Judas Priest – Live In Atlanta ‘82 (2xLP) [6400] – RSD Exclusive (Legacy Recordings)
Geddy Lee – The Lost Demos (12” Single) [3500] – RSD Exclusive (Rhino)
Mötley Crüe – “Smokin’ In The Boys Room” / “Home Sweet Home” (RSD Exclusive) [2500] – BMG
Queen – De Lane Lea Demos (RSD Exclusive) [5000] – Hollywood
Rage Against The Machine – Live On Tour 1993 (2xLP) [15000] – RSD First (Legacy Recordings)
Saxon – Wheels of Steel (45th Anniversary Edition) (2xLP) [900] – RSD Limited Run / Regional Focus (BMG)
The Sword – Warp Riders (15th Anniversary Edition) (LP) – RSD First (Kemado)
Terrorizer – World Downfall (LP) [1000] – RSD Limited Run / Regional Focus (Earache)
Tesla – Real 2 Reel Vol 2 (RSD Exclusive) [2000] – Tesla Electric Company Records
Thin Lizzy – Jailbreak (Alternate Version) (LP) [6000] – RSD Exclusive (Mercury)
Eddie Vedder – “Save It For Later” / “Room At The Top” (12” Single) [4000] – RSD Exclusive (Republic)
Roger Waters – The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux (Live) (LP) [2000] – RSD First (Cooking Vinyl)
Scott Weiland – “I Know It’s Too Late” (7” Single) [1200] – RSD Exclusive (Primary Wave)
Yes – Live at the Rainbow, London, England 12/16/1972 (3xLP) [3500] – RSD Exclusive (Rhino)
How to Get Your Hands on These Releases
Since many of these titles are extremely limited, it’s best to check with your local indie record store to confirm their participation and availability. Some releases may sell out quickly, so arriving early on April 12 is highly recommended!
For the full list of releases and more details, visit the official Record Store Day website.
Get ready for vinyl hunting season—RSD 2025 is almost here!
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