The Record Store Day Black Friday Preview is here, and fans are already buzzing about this year’s exclusive vinyl. While the official list includes more than 150 titles, online discussions and search trends have pushed five standout releases to the forefront. Below is a closer look at the “Big 5” records generating the most excitement ahead of their November 28, 2025 debut.
Record Store Day’s Black Friday edition has become a global tradition, supporting independent shops with exclusive pressings, limited editions, and archival gems. This year’s lineup continues that trend, offering collectors rare formats, restored recordings, and special packaging that celebrate both legacy artists and rising stars.
Format: 7″ Single — Lavender Daydream Vinyl
Chappell Roan follows her breakout year with a double A-side pressed on “Lavender Daydream” colored vinyl. “The Subway” leans into emotional, reflective pop, while “The Giver” highlights her campy, country-tinged style. The vibrant vinyl color aligns with her evolving artistic aesthetic and has helped push this release to the top of fan conversations.
Format: LP — Black Vinyl
This historic release recreates the original 1963 album configuration before last-minute label changes reshaped its tracklist. Four withdrawn songs — “Rocks and Gravel,” “Let Me Die in My Footsteps,” “Rambling, Gambling Willie,” and “Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues” — return here, allowing listeners to experience the album exactly as Dylan first intended. For music historians, this is one of the event’s most significant drops.
Format: 10″ Vinyl EP
This exclusive EP collects live performances from Billie Eilish’s Songline series, including “Skinny,” “Wildflower,” and “Birds of a Feather.” Stripped-down arrangements offer a raw, intimate companion to her studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft. Its 10-inch format and curated tracklist make it a standout for pop and vinyl collectors alike.
Format: 2xLP — Turquoise Vinyl
Curated from Tom Petty’s expansive live archives, this double LP assembles previously unreleased performances into a cohesive set available on vinyl for the first time. The foil-stamped jacket and turquoise vinyl elevate it into a premium collector’s piece. The “Vol. 1” marker signals this may be the start of a multi-volume archival series.
Format: 2xLP Picture Disc
Timed with the debut of Wicked Part Two, this edition features character artwork pressed directly onto the vinyl across two picture discs. Alongside alternate cover art and a collectible poster, it stands out as one of the most visually striking releases of the season — especially for soundtrack collectors and fans of the franchise.
These releases will be available exclusively at participating independent record stores beginning Friday, November 28, 2025. As with every Record Store Day event, titles are limited to shop-level orders and sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans hoping to secure these top five releases should plan to arrive early.
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