The Record Store Day Devo 2025 release is shaping up to be one of this year’s most buzzed-about exclusives. For the first time since its debut 16 years ago, Devo’s quirky holiday anthem “Merry Something To You” is finally getting a physical vinyl pressing — and fans of new wave oddities are already circling the date.
Rhino Records has confirmed that “Merry Something To You” will arrive as a limited-edition 12-inch picture disc exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday on November 28, 2025. The disc features Mark Mothersbaugh’s original “Santa Cyclops” illustration, first seen in the track’s 2009 music video, making this release a must-have collectible for longtime fans.
For Devo diehards, this marks a milestone despite its popularity on holiday playlists and its later appearance on Gift Wrapped, Vol. II, “Merry Something To You” has never been pressed on vinyl — until now.
The special 2025 edition goes beyond a simple single. Staying true to Devo’s history of playful “de-evolution,” the record includes four versions of the track:
This approach gives fans a multi-layered listening experience rooted in the band’s experimental ethos.
The Record Store Day Devo 2025 picture disc will be limited, with roughly 4,000 copies allocated to independent record stores in the U.S.
Following standard Record Store Day “Pledge” rules, the release:
Collectors hoping to secure a copy should plan to arrive early — this one will disappear quickly.
Title: Devo – Merry Something To You
Format: 12-Inch Picture Disc featuring “Santa Cyclops” artwork
Label: Rhino / Warner
Release Date: November 28, 2025 (In-Store Only)
Tracklist:
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