Posted by The highly anticipated list for Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 has officially been unveiled. Serving as an essential in-store counterpart to the digital retail frenzy, this year’s event continues to highlight the cultural importance of independent record shops by offering a curated selection of high-profile, limited-edition vinyl releases.
Scheduled for November 27th, the 2026 edition features a diverse array of artists, including 2Pac, 2026 standouts, and legendary acts. Fans can look forward to new material from Florence + The Machine, Noah Kahan, Sombr, and Jessie Ware. Additionally, the event will see the release of a rare Bruce Springsteen live album recorded in 1975, alongside a vinyl pressing of Shawn Mendes’ MTV Unplugged performance.
A Curated Selection for Vinyl Enthusiasts
The 2026 lineup spans genres and eras, ensuring there is something for every collector. From the expansive Candy Everybody Wants: The Complete Elektra Studio Albums boxset by 10,000 Maniacs to the 25th-anniversary edition of Boa’s Duvet, the selection emphasizes both historical preservation and contemporary excitement. Jazz aficionados will appreciate the inclusion of rare recordings from Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers and Bill Evans, while rock fans can dive into new pressings from Black Sabbath and The Doors.
The full list of releases for Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 includes:
- (International) Noise Conspiracy, The – A New Morning, Changing Weather
- 10,000 Maniacs – Candy Everybody Wants: The Complete Elektra Studio Albums
- 13th Floor Elevators – The Mono Singles
- 2Pac – Pac’s Life (20th Anniversary)
- Barenaked Ladies – Born on a Pirate Ship
- Bill Withers – Bill Withers In Concert Live at the BBC 1974
- Billy Joel – Tonight
- Black Sabbath – Technical Ecstasy
- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Live at Tower Theatre Philly 1975
- Carly Rae Jepsen – Day and Night (Continued)
- Cher – Christmas EP
- Florence + The Machine – Everybody Scream (Chamber Version)
- George Harrison – Thirty-Three & 1/3
- Grateful Dead – Carousel Ballroom, San Francisco, CA 2/14/68
- Joni Mitchell – Live At Carnegie Hall, 1972
- Noah Kahan – The Great Divide: The Last of the Bugs
- Prince – 3121 Las Vegas Live
- Shawn Mendes – MTV Unplugged
- Stevie Nicks – Bella Donna
- Vince Guaraldi Trio – A Charlie Brown Christmas
With such a robust catalog of releases, Record Store Day Black Friday remains a cornerstone event for the global music community, encouraging fans to support their local independent retailers while securing unique pieces of music history.