LONGMONT, CO — The long-awaited Sister Sweetly Black Friday vinyl debut arrives this Record Store Day (RSD) Black Friday, marking the first time Big Head Todd and the Monsters’ landmark 1993 album will appear on wax.
For more than three decades, Sister Sweetly sat at the heart of Colorado’s rock identity. The album spent over a year on the Billboard charts and delivered enduring radio staples like “Broken Hearted Savior,” “Bittersweet,” and “Circle.” But because it arrived during the height of the CD era, Sister Sweetly never received a vinyl pressing—until now.
The excitement surrounding this release is especially powerful along the Front Range. Big Head Todd and the Monsters—Todd Park Mohr, Brian Nevin, and Rob Squires—first met at Columbine High School in Littleton before forming the band at the University of Colorado Boulder. From early gigs in Denver bars to more than 30 performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the group has remained a cornerstone of Colorado’s music scene.
This Black Friday pressing celebrates that legacy, bringing their “hometown” album to the format most cherished by collectors.
Handled by Real Gone Music as an “RSD First” release, the vinyl has been newly remastered to capture the record’s blend of rock, blues, and soul. Key details include:
The exclusive LP will be available beginning Friday, November 28, 2025, at participating independent record stores, including Recycled Records LP in Longmont. Given the album’s massive local following and the historic nature of this first pressing, demand is expected to be high. Fans and collectors are encouraged to arrive early—copies are likely to move quickly.
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