What’s Coming Out On Record Store Day 2025?

Spring is just around the corner (depending where you live), and that means it’s almost time for Record Store Day. Organizers for the international celebration of independent music outlets have shared the full list of what will hit shelves for Record Store Day on April 12th, 2025.

This year’s list includes notable releases from the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, and Dead lyricist Robert Hunter, doom/stoner metal heavies Earth and The Sword, jazz greats Bill Evans and Thelonious Monk, up-and-comers LA LOM and Frankie and the Witch Fingers, late legends David Bowie and Prince, and many more. Check out some of the releases that caught our eyes below, and peep the full 2025 list on the Record Store Day website.

Bad Livers Delusions of Banjer — “The classic Bad Livers debut album, available on vinyl for the first time since 1992. Featuring Danny Barnes, Mark Rubin, and Ralph White, produced by Paul Leary (Butthole Surfers).” 1,500 copies.

David Bowie Ready, Set, Go! (Live, Riverside Studios ’03) — “On September 8th 2003, David Bowie made history with the biggest ever live and interactive music satellite event the world had ever seen. The special one-off live concert was beamed via satellite from London’s Riverside Studios, simultaneously to 50,000 fans in 86 cinemas in 26 countries around the planet from Hong Kong to Helsinki, thrilling fans with a spectacular, first-ever live performance of his brand-new album Reality.
Record Store Day 2025 sees the first ever release of the concert, available on 180g heavyweight vinyl and also on CD, including a replica poster of the original event.” 6,400 copies.

Bobby Charles Bearsville Studio Sessions — “Bobby Charles was a Louisiana-born singer-songwriter known for swamp pop hits like “See You Later, Alligator” and “Walking to New Orleans.” This Bobby Charles rarities collection includes material recorded during the sessions for his self-titled debut album on Bearsville and includes contributions from members of The Band, as well as Dr. John, Ben Keith and David Sanborn. A Record Store Day 2025 exclusive featuring all content that has not previously been available on vinyl.” 3,450 copies.

Patsy Cline Imagine That: The Lost Recordings (1954–1963) — “Expertly curated by discographer George Hewitt, this release provides a comprehensive selection of both rare cuts and live versions of chart hits. Introducing 15 new songs, such as “The Wrong Side of Town” and “Old Lonesome Time,” this marks the first new release of a Patsy Cline album in 13 years and is fully endorsed by the Patsy Cline Estate. Presented in loose chronology, this set traces the evolution of Patsy’s artistry from regional beginnings as a featured vocalist with Bill Peer’s Melody Boys in 1954 to hosting radio shows as a national headliner by 1963. Every period of Patsy’s storied career is represented in the tracklist and the book features insights and commentary on the music, the production, the era, and Patsy. Of special note, this collection offers the long sought “missing middle” by including many recordings from the pivotal year of 1959. Then a proud young mother, Patsy relocated to Nashville and soon after joined the cast of the Grand Ole Opry. A string of timeless hit records followed for posterity.” 2,550 copies.

Elvis Costello Kings Of America Live At The Royal Albert Hall — “Seventeen-song concert recorded on January 27, 1987 at The Royal Albert Hall in London in the company of James Burton, Jim Keltner, Jerry Schiff, Benmont Tench and T-Bone Wolk. Newly mixed from multitrack tapes.” 2,000 copies.

De La Soul Bigger / Respect — ““Bigger” and “Respect” were originally recorded in 2004 during the studio sessions for The Grind Date album but never made it through to the finished version we know today.
Now, as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of that classic album, the band have unearthed these two awesome tracks from the archives. Presented here for the very first time on DJ-friendly double-pack 7” vinyl, these two newly-discovered tracks are paired with the instrumental versions of “Rock Co. Kane Flow” and “The Future,” exclusively for Record Store Day 2025.” 1,600 copies.

The Doors Strange Days 1967 – A Work In Progress — “Strange Days 1967 – A Work In Progress is an album of early alternate mixes from the Strange Days sessions, before the overdubs were complete. The recently unearthed tracks were mixed by Bruce Botnick back in ’67 and feature new liners by him as well. Pressed for Record Store Day 2025 on numbered Translucent Blue vinyl.” 7,500 copies.

Earth Hex (20th Anniversary Edition) — “Marking a new direction the band would follow in years to come, Hex stands in stark contrast to Earth’s previous works. While retaining the extremely heavy doom/drone metal song structure of epic riffs over simple repetitive drumbeats, the guitar was inflected with country influences that favored a cleaner reverb-heavy tone layered with acoustic instruments over the band’s previous predilection for distortion. The press release for the album cited diverse influences such as Ennio Morricone, Billy Gibbons, Neil Young’s soundtrack to the movie Dead Man, country musicians Duane Eddy, Merle Haggard, and Roy Buchanan.” 1,000 copies.

Bill Evans Further Ahead: Live In Finland (1964–1969) — “Further Ahead: Live In Finland (1964-1969) is a collection of never-before-released recordings of jazz piano icon Bill Evans, captured live in Finland in the mid-to-late 1960s.
An official Elemental Music release in collaboration with the Bill Evans Estate, Further Ahead is a major discovery of recordings being released for the very first time as a limited and numbered 2 LP set on 180g vinyl. The beautifully designed gatefold set includes rare photos; liner notes by acclaimed author, journalist and Evans scholar, Marc Myers – plus interviews and statements from Evans’ longtime trio mates: bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Marty Morell, and others.” 4,700 copies.

Frankie And The Witch Fingers Live at KEXP — “Frankie and the Witch Fingers’ newest live album has oozed to life! Recorded real, raw, and raucous at KEXP in Seattle, hosted by the legendary Cheryl Waters. New tracks, deep cuts – immortalized now on limited-edition REACTOR BREACH splatter vinyl for Record Store Day 2025, and primed to slime your turntable!” 2,000 copies.

Jerry Garcia Band Don’t Let Go: Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco – May 21, 1976 — “Recorded live at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre on May 21, 1976, this release captures the Jerry Garcia Band with Grateful Dead bandmates Keith & Donna Jean Godchaux, plus John Kahn and Ron Tutt. Driven by infectious grooves, soulful harmonies, and heavy doses of improv, this show reveals the band’s boundless creativity. Highlights include an exploratory “Don’t Let Go,” a funky “That’s What Love Will Make You Do,” plus extended jams on “After Midnight” and “Lonesome and a Long Way from Home.”” 4,000 copies.

David Gilmour Between Two Points — “This vinyl-only release celebrates one of the stand-out tracks from David Gilmour’s #1 album Luck and Strange. The song, initially recorded by The Montgolfier Brothers, features the ethereal vocals of Romany Gilmour. This collection includes the album version of the song, an exclusive live version recorded during David’s sold-out run at London’s Royal Albert Hall, and two versions of a brand-new Balearic-influenced remix by Rob Gentry, who played keyboards on both the album and the accompanying tour. Pressed on clear 12” vinyl.” 4,000 copies.

Gorillaz Demon Days Live From The Appollo Theater — 6,500 copies.

Grateful Dead On A Back Porch Vol. 1 — “Partnering with our good friends at Dogfish Head again, we have compiled an album filled with live versions of Grateful Dead classics drawn from archival live albums the band has produced. Spanning the years 1969, 1973, 1977, 1989, and 1991, ON A BACK PORCH, VOL 1 touches upon all eras of Grateful Dead music, and features classics such as “Eyes Of The World,” “Here Comes Sunshine,” and rarer cuts including “Easy Wind,” and “Big Railroad Blues.” Mastered by GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer, David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, ON A BACK PORCH will get you in the mood for sipping your new favourite Grateful Dead beer by Dogfish Head on a back porch in July, or any of the other 11 months of the year.” – David Lemieux 4,000 copies.

Grateful Dead Beacon Theatre, New York, NY 6/14/76 — “The complete live performance from the Beacon Theatre in New York, NY on June 14, 1976, is available now for the first time on vinyl. This bonafide classic performance features reimagined versions of “Might As Well,” “Lazy Lightning” >” Supplication,” “Samson and Delilah,” “Crazy Fingers,” “Help On The Way” > “Slipknot!” > “Franklin’s Tower,” and new arrangements of “Dancing In The Street” and “Cosmic Charlie.”” 5,500 copies.

JJ Grey & Mofro Orange Blossoms (DELUXE EDITION) — “FIRST TIME ON VINYL for this masterpiece of soul-shaking music. JJ’s deep Southern roots and skill as a storyteller shine through, whether he’s rocking with gospel-tent fervor or slowly winding his raspy voice around a lyric of heartbreak and loss. All tracks remastered and pressed at 45rpm on two translucent orange LPs in gatefold cover with unpublished photos. “Rich, funky swamp grooves…celebrates life’s most fundamental joys with unforced talent and deep feeling” — NEW YORK TIMES” 900 copies.

Emmylou Harris Spyboy — “Spyboy is a live album by Emmylou Harris and her backing band, Spyboy, which she formed for a tour to perform songs from her 1995 career-redefining album, Wrecking Ball. Taking a stripped-down approach, Harris is backed by a trio comprising country singer-songwriter Buddy Miller on guitar and New Orleans musicians Daryl Johnson on bass and Brady Blade on drums. Along with songs from Wrecking Ball, such as “Where Will I Be” and “Deeper Well”, Harris performs other songs from earlier in her career, such as “Born to Run” from Cimarron, “Love Hurts”, which she first performed with Gram Parsons, “I Ain’t Living Long Like This” from Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town and her ode to Parsons, “Boulder to Birmingham”, from her 1975 debut album, Pieces of the Sky. Originally released on CD in 1998, Spyboy is now available on vinyl for the first time ever. This pressing is limited to 3,000 units and packaged in a gatefold along with an 11x.5 x11.5 insert featuring written reflections from Emmy Lou Harris as well as Buddy Miller. The pressing includes the original 14-song tracklist as well as 5 previously unreleased bonus tracks.” 1,500 copies.

Hindu Love Gods Hindu Love Gods — “Released in 1990, Hindu Love Gods is a collaboration between Warren Zevon and R.E.M. members, featuring blues and rock covers. The album earned a cult following for its unpolished, spontaneous feel, blending Zevon’s style with R.E.M.’s sound, and their version of Prince’s “Raspberry Beret” reached the Billboard Hot 100.” 5,000 copies.

John Lee Hooker The Charcot Sessions — “The full October 1969 recordings from Studio Charcot in Paris have never been released in their entirety. During this historic session, John Lee Hooker was joined by acclaimed blues musicians Lowell Fulson, Carey Bell, and S.P. Leary to craft a collection of electrifying blues and boogie tracks in a single, one night studio session.” 1,250 copies.

Robert Hunter Tiger Rose Rarities — “Originally released in March 1975, Tiger Rose was produced by Jerry Garcia and includes contributions from Garcia, Mickey Hart and Donna Jean Godchaux. Featuring brand new artwork, Tiger Rose Rarities includes alternate versions of the stand-out tracks “One Thing To Try” & “Tiger Rose,” along with the track “Talkin’ Money Tree Blues,” which was recorded along with the album & released in 1975 on the Sampler For Dead Heads 7-inch.” 2,500 copies.

Elton John Live From The Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper — “In May 1977, Elton John took the stage at London’s iconic Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper for a 6 show residency. These performances were the first Elton-and-Ray only shows and featured the first live debuts of tracks; “Roy Rogers”, “Cage The Songbird”, “Idol” and “I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)”. Record Store Day 2025 marks the first-ever official vinyl release, featuring a selection of highlight tracks from the show curated by Elton John including “Sweet Painted Lady”, “Idol”, “Dan Dare” and more.” 5,000 copies.

Marcus King Live From The Bluebird Café — “Marcus King recorded this intimate performance at the famous Bluebird Café in Nashville on August 8, 2024, backed by guitarist Drew Smithers and keyboardist Peter Levin.”

LA LOM Live At Thalia Hall — “Our concert at Thalia Hall in March was a special night. Just a few months before, we had played a sold out night in Chicago at the Empty Bottle. The crowd was so enthusiastic and the demand to get into that show was so high that we knew that Chicago was an important place for our music. A few months before that, we were still playing little bars and dance parties all over the city of Los Angeles and had no experience playing much outside of LA.
Having graduated to playing big theaters within a span of about 6 months, we had a strong desire to keep the energy of the tightly packed dance clubs in LA that shaped our music, no matter where we were playing. We accomplished that at Thalia Hall. We built a round bright red stage and put it right in the middle of the room. The hall was completely packed, and there were people on all sides of the round stage dancing and screaming loudly, even getting up on stage with us and dancing for certain songs.” 1,500 copies.

MJ Lenderman And The Wind (Live And Loose!) — “For the first time on vinyl, a live album from MJ Lenderman, whose latest album Manning Fireworks is a smash hit, especially popular at indie record stores.” 3,600 copies.

Joni Mitchell Live 1976 — “Side One: This Record Store Day 2025 release features Joni Mitchell’s live performances from around the country, as she set out with the L.A. Express on a national headline tour at the start of 1976. Culled from hours of unreleased content into a 3LP offering on 140g black vinyl, this album is a breakout of material from the JMA Vol 4. box set that will be on vinyl for the first time.” 3,600 copies.

Thelonious Monk Live At The It Club — “Includes classic performances of “Straight, No Chaser”, “‘Round Midnight”, and more!” 3,500 copies.

Oasis Time Flies… 1994 – 2009 — “Ahead of the start of Oasis Live ’25, Time Flies is made available on vinyl for the first time since it was originally pressed in 2010. Numbered and limited to 15,000 copies worldwide, the set includes four coloured LPs and features the band’s entire singles collection from 1994 – 2009.” 1,000 copies.

Pond The Early Years: 2008 – 2010 — “They were the best of times, and probably not anywhere near the worst of times. Just some barely adult idiots with limited access to money or the internet trying to be silly and trippy in equal measures, while lacking the intellect or maturity to see how vastly overambitious they actually were.” –Nicholas Allbrook” 1,700 copies.

Prince & The New Power Generation Live At Glam Slam — “Broken out from the Grammy-nominated Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition as a stand-alone piece for the first time as a Record Store Day exclusive, this 3xLP set comprises a complete concert performance from Prince & The NPG, previewing the Diamonds And Pearls Tour at Prince’s small Minneapolis club, Glam Slam, in January 1992.” 4,000 copies.

Rage Against The Machine Live On Tour 1993 — “Rage Against The Machine Live On Tour 1993 is a compilation of completely untouched and unmixed live recordings from the band’s first world tour. It’s like stepping back in time to witness the explosive performances that defined the band. The vinyl includes an etching and three sides of music, preserving the intensity and rawness of each show.” 15,000 copies.

Lou Reed Metal Machine Music — “Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music is an album that stands out for its defiance of traditional music norms. Released in 1975 and described by Lester Bangs as “The greatest record ever made in the history of the human eardrum” (Creem, 1975), it challenged listeners and critics alike with its experimental approach. Now, to mark its 50th anniversary, a special vinyl edition is being launched as part of Record Store Day 2025, offering fans a chance to reconnect with this groundbreaking work. Pressed on metallic silver vinyl.” 2,500 copies.

The Rolling Stones Out Of Our Heads (US) — “Out of Our Heads was originally released in the US through London Records on July 30, 1965, and was the band’s fourth American album. This US version includes the iconic “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” which would be the band’s first #1 US hit as well as topping the charts in 10 other countries, including the UK. “Satisfaction,” a Jagger-Richards composition, was ranked as the second greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone. The album saw a significant move towards featuring more original compositions from the band. Alongside “Satisfaction,” tracks like “The Last Time” and “Play With Fire,” firmly lay out the blueprint for how the band’s signature sound and identity was developing. As on previous albums, there was also a selection of well-chosen R&B covers of artists such as Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, and Don Covay. However, as Rolling Stone writes “…for the first instance on album, the Stones were building an original songbook as hard and dark as they were.” Definitely a sign of things to come….” 6,500 copies.

Sly & The Family Stone The First Family: Live At Winchester Cathedral 1967 — “The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967 is an unprecedented live performance by the original Family Stone line-up, recorded just prior to their signing to Epic Records, and a full year before their chart breakthrough with “Dance To The Music.” This fascinating recording explicates Sly Stone’s genius on a tremendously exciting and atmospheric set of vintage soul covers, peppered with the arrangements, motifs and intoxicating energy that would soon become familiar during the group’s ascent.” 3,250 copies.

Sting Sting 3.0 Live — “17-time GRAMMY Award-winning and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sting releases STING 3.0 LIVE (Record Store Day Deluxe Edition) on limited-edition 180g deluxe vinyl. Inclusive of 17 total tracks, the 2 LP set is a collection of Sting’s greatest hits, live from the Sting 3.0 tour. Featuring the tracks, “Be Still My Beating Heart,” “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart),” “Never Coming Home,” and “Can’t Stand Losing You,” which Sting has never before released as live versions.” 3,000 copies.

Sun Ra Stray Voltage — “If you’re looking for melodies, structured compositions, pleasant harmonies, songs you can whistle, and serenades for social gatherings — seek elsewhere. This is Triple-A Ra: Audacious, Aggressive, Adventurous. In the collection we’ve titled Stray Voltage, Ra is not so much composing music as painting soundscapes with electronic keyboards. Ra doesn’t simply play these consoles — he attacks, cajoles, and pounds them. Stray Voltage compiles unissued electronic peregrinations during the 1970s and ’80s, pressed on frosted orange vinyl!” 1,000 copies.

The Sword Warp Riders (15th Anniversary Edition) — “Warp Riders, The Sword’s iconic third album, returns with a crucial 15th Anniversary Edition. Remixed and remastered from the original sessions, and housed in a stunning embossed mirror board jacket, this pressing is limited to 4,000 copies worldwide on “Sea of Pyres” colored vinyl. The definitive edition of doom metal’s finest foray into sci-fi.”

Talking Heads Live On Tour — “Live On Tour was recorded at the Agora in Cleveland on December 18, 1978 and published as a promo LP for radio broadcast in 1979. Recorded on the More Songs About Buildings and Food tour, the promo release was never officially released commercially to the public. This is the first official release of the full show, fully remastered from the original analog tapes and features one previously unreleased track. 2LP set cut at 45rpm.” 8,000 copies.

Thievery Corporation The Cosmic Game (20th Anniversary) — “The Cosmic Game is the fourth studio album by electronic music duo Thievery Corporation. Originally released in February 2005, it features guest appearances by The Flaming Lips, David Byrne (Talking Heads), Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction, Porno for Pyros), Gunjan, Notch and more.” 2,500 copies.

The 13th Floor Elevators Houston Music Theatre, Live 1976 — “Originally intended to be the band’s second LP, now released for the 1st time on a mono mix, meticulously restored to its intended form.
Recorded in the ultra-modern Houston Music Theatre complete with a revolving stage in 1967, this was originally intended to be the band’s second LP. It’s now released for the first time in a mono mix, meticulously restored to its intended form. The 13th Floor Elevators, led by Roky Erickson’s blistering vocals and Tommy Hall’s otherworldly electric jug, were in their prime, and this performance solidified their place as pioneers of the psychedelic sound. Includes fiery renditions of the band’s signature tracks “You’re Gonna Miss Me” and “Reverberation”.
This recording has never been released on vinyl before and the Record Store Day 2025 deluxe vinyl package includes an OBI side strip, cardboard jacket, printed inner sleeve and Blue and Black Marble Effect vinyl.” 4,000 copies.

BADBADNOTGOOD/Various Artists Brazil 45 Boxset Vol.6 — “Grammy-nominated Canadian ensemble BADBADNOTGOOD present the latest edition of Mr Bongo’s iconic Brazil 45 boxset series.
Hailing from Toronto, the band, which now consists of Alexander Sowinski, Chester Hansen and Leland Whitty, made its name by crossing genres and developing a distinctive amalgamation of jazz, hip hop and psychedelic grooves. Their rise to the forefront of their scene has led to collaborations with icons such as Tyler, The Creator, Kendrick Lamar, MF Doom, Samuel T. Herring (Future Islands) and Ghostface Killah. With a penchant for an earworm hook, their sound takes cues from across the globe, both past and present, not least from the wealth of music that has emanated out of Brazil over the last 70 years.” 1,200 copies.

Willie Dixon What Happened To My Blues — “Grammy Award-Winner, Blues Hall of Fame, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame – Next to Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon is recognized as the most influential person to shape the post–World War II sound of the Chicago blues.
What Happened to My Blues is considered one of Willie Dixon’s finest albums as a group leader. This vinyl package includes an OBI side strip, cardboard jacket, printed inner sleeve and Bright Orange color vinyl.” 1,700 copies.

Wu-Tang And Mathematics Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman: Wu-Tang, The Saga Continues Collection — “Wu-Tang DJ/producer/artist Mathematics comes with a collection of songs featuring fellow group members from the iconic Wu-Tang Clan as well as other legendary artists. The album has no shortage of bangers, including lead-off singles “Mandingo” and “Claudine.” It features performances by Method Man, The RZA, Cappadonna, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, The GZA, U-God, Kool G Rap, Nicole Bus, Kameron Corvet, Crooked I, Masta Killa, 38 Spesh, Willie the Kid, Benny the Butcher, Kurupt, Ralph McDaniels and R.J. Payne – with added production by The RZA.” 5,000 copies.

Warren Zevon Piano Fighters – The Giant Years — “This new 4 x LP boxset features three albums, Mr. Bad Example, Learning To Flinch, and The Mutineer, recorded during Zevon’s second comeback in the years 1991-1995.
Mr. Bad Example is seeing its North American debut on vinyl, while the other two have never previously been available on the format. Mr. Bad Example includes two later period singles, “Searching For A Heart,” and “Finishing Touches,” Learning To Flinch has Warren running solo and live through all his classic Asylum-era tracks, and Mutineer which consists of home recordings, includes the title track later being covered by Bob Dylan. All three albums are mastered directly from the analog tapes by BERNIE GRUNDMAN.” —2,250 copies.