It is that time of year again; the weather begins to get warmer, the air feels fresher, and an entire slew of new releases are getting prepped for Record Store Day. The annual celebration of independent record stores brings out stars from across genres and decades as they come together to curate exclusive releases to celebrate the occasion. The first RSD of 2024 takes place worldwide this Saturday (April 20), and the list of releases is as expansive and diverse as ever. Every year brings a long list of releases that span from classics being reissued to live performances being cemented on wax for the first time in their recorded history. Everyone from young pop acts to veteran country icons participate, making Record Store Day a day for pure music nerds to physically hold some of their favorite music ever, possibly for the first time.
The list of releases causes just as much celebration as the day itself, and shifting through all those exclusive vinyl can become daunting. Glide has done the heavy work and selected 25 of our most anticipated releases for 2024’s Record Store Day, check out our selections below.
At The Drive-In – In/Casino/Out – RSD First
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17629
This long out-of-print LP is getting revamped via Craft Recordings this Record Store Day. The smokey purple and green vinyl will contain the original punk frenzy that makes this album so memorable.
Boogie Down Productions – Edutatainment – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16521
For the first time since it was originally released in 1990, this KRS-One-led classic is getting pressed up. Get On Down Records presents an opaque black and yellow pressing of Boogie Down Productions’ fourth LP. This double LP is a must for any hip-hop head.
Captain Beefheart – The Spotlight Kind (Deluxe) – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17346
The wonky, influential rock of Captain Beefheart is getting a deluxe reissue. Along with the original LP cut straight from the original tape, this pressing will feature another album of unheard demos and outtakes from The Spotlight Kind sessions.
Primus/Ween/Geddy Lee/Alex Lifeson – South Park 25th Anniversary – RSD First
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17659
For the first time on vinyl, the music of South Park is brought to life on this live LP. Recorded during their historic shows at Red Rocks, the creators of the show are joined by Primus, Ween, and Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson performing classics from the long-running TV series. The 3-LP pressing is done on “Towelie-Blue” vinyl and will be available for the first time ever this Record Store Day.
De La Soul – Live at Tramps, NYC, 1996 – RSD First
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17776
Another “RSD First” release that captures the magic of a live performance and brings it directly to your home. Originally recorded on May 16, 1996, Live at Tramps features the original De La Soul trio along with guest appearances by Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Common, and the Jungle Brothers.
The Dead Milkmen – Bucky Fellini – RSD First
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16592
Punk fans rejoice, Philadelphia’s The Dead Milkmen are getting an RSD First with their classic 1987 release. This pressing comes on a “Ducky Yellow” vinyl and includes never-before-seen photos of the band, a reproduction of the original Bucky Fellini promo poster, and brand-new inner sleeves featuring lyrics and original artwork from Joe Jack Talcum.
Madlib & Freddie Gibbs – Piñata 10th Anniversary – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16529
A modern hip-hop classic celebrates a decade of melting minds with this RSD Exclusive. With new artwork from the mastermind Jeff Jank featuring fake zebra fur on the cover. The album is slowed to fit on a single LP for a unique pressing of this masterpiece.
Gorillaz – Cracker Island (Deluxe) – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17383
Gorillaz’s 2023 LP Cracker Island is back with new remixes and bonus tracks. Along with new artwork from the legendary Jamie Hewlett, this pressing will include the bonus material from the deluxe edition of the LP for the first time on vinyl, all being pressed on a double LP that matches the pink theme of the original artwork.
The Hives – The Black and White Album – RSD First
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17676
Back on vinyl for the first time since its original 2007 release, The Hives’ classic Black and White LP is getting the RSD First treatment. Pressed on corresponding black and white LP, this pressing also comes with a double-sided poster.
Yusef Lateef – Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert From Avignon – RSD First
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17656
This RSD First release captures a magical performance never before heard by anyone not in attendance the night it took place. A sensational lineup of musicians joins Yusef Lateef as Elemental Music brings this performance to the masses. The concert took place in Avignon, France, and featured Kenny Barron, Bob Cunningham, and Albert “Tootie” Heath.
Militare Gun – Life Under The Sun – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17608
Showcasing a softer side of one of rock’s most prized modern contributors, Militare Gun’s acclaimed EP gets the RSD Exclusive treatment. The stripped-back acoustic EP features Bully and Mannequin Pussy and will be pressed on “Sunspot” colored vinyl.
Pixies – Live From Red Rocks 2005 – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17822
Pixies classics as you’ve never heard them before are in abundance on this sprawling live LP. Originally recorded in 2005 at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, the album features 27 tracks from all over the band’s legendary discography. This pressing will be done on “Red Rock” vinyl for an exclusive release this Record Store Day.
Public Enemy – Revolverlution Tour 2003 – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17832
In 2003, Public Enemy set out on a tour to celebrate their 15th anniversary as a group, and for the first time on vinyl, this iconic tour can be experienced over and over again. Recorded in various cities on the tour, this live LP captures the magic of veterans continuing to find new and exciting means to present their art and this pressing continues this trend. On a triple LP pressing, this variant contains an exclusive OBI strip on a triple fold-out jacket with a printed inner sleeve.
Schoolly D – Saturday Night: The Album – RSD Limited Run
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16509
Modern hip-hop would look a lot different if it weren’t for Philly’s Schoolly D and one of his most iconic albums is getting a limited/regionally focused pressing this RSD. Originally self-released by Schoolly D himself in 1986, this repressing features the original album on “Lemon Pepper” colored vinyl.
Slum Village – Detroit Deli – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16520
This instant classic from one of Detroit’s most influential groups is back with a stunning reissue for RSD. Pressed up on clear wax with an orange splatter, the original star-studded LP is here in its full glory with appearances from Ol’ Dirty Bastard and John Legend and carries on the legacy of the great J Dilla.
Wilco – The Whole Love Expanded – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/16499
Wilco’s experimental 2011 LP is getting expanded on this new reissue. Along with the original LP, this pressing also includes singles and EP from this era and a selection of live performances from Wilco’s iconic studio The Loft. Along with all these goodies, the band is throwing in previously unreleased mixes and demos from the recording sessions.
Fleet Foxes – Live On Boston Harbor – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17744
Originally recorded live in 2022, Fleet Foxes brings this career-spanning setlist straight to your local record store. This triple LP pressing includes an orange OBI strip and the full two-hour set originally recorded on August 10, 2022, at Boston Harbor.
Talking Heads – Live at WCOZ 77 – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17362
Another iconic performance captured and brought to you on vinyl for the first time, Talking Heads is bringing this performance to you in its full glory. Originally recorded in 1977, parts of this performance were originally released as a part of The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads. This pressing has their performance for WCOZ in full as a double LP pressing.
Grateful Dead – Nightfall of Diamonds – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17356
Originally recorded on October 16, 1989, this performance from the iconic Grateful Dead is available for the first time on vinyl. This massive four LP pressing is mixed from the original analog tapes on 180g vinyl with the eighth side featuring an exclusive etching to commemorate a legendary performance from a classic Brent era show at the Meadowlands arena.
Replacements – Not Ready for Prime Time: Live At The Cabaret Metro, Chicago, IL, January 11, 1986 – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17368
For the first time on vinyl, this Replacements performance captures a magical moment for the band. Recorded the same week of their infamous appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1986, this pressing includes 28 songs on dual LPs.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Fuckin’ Up – RSD First
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17393
Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Broken Circle (Over and Over) – (Official Audio)
For decades Neil Young has been innovating and his contribution to RSD is no different. Almost a full week before its full release, the latest album from Young and Crazy Horse will be available on clear wax for a double LP pre-release.
Meat Puppets – Live In Montana – RSD First
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17467
Recorded over two days in December 1988, Meat Puppets are bringing this performance to vinyl for the first time this upcoming RSD. Live In Montana contains performances from two different shows in the great state, pressed on wax for a beautiful reissue.
Willie Nelson – Phases and Stages – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17373
The ambitious concept album from Willie Nelson is celebrating 50 years in 2024, and this repressing is a must for any Nelson fanatic. The emotionally dense LP is being reissued to celebrate its milestone anniversary with a double LP pressing of an iconic concept album that showcases the never-ending creativity of one of music’s most iconic performers. Age age 91, lets hope this isn’t Willie’s last RSD.
Television – Live At The Academy – RSD First
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17846
At the time of this recording, December 4, 1992, to be exact, Television had just regrouped to record their third album. Songs from that LP and their previous records are featured on this live LP hitting wax for the first time this RSD. The recordings are remastered for this pressing and will be released on an unmentioned colored LP.
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros – Rock Art and the X-Ray Style – RSD Exclusive
https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/17498
The debut record from Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros celebrates its 25th birthday this year and the good people at Dark Horse Records are celebrating it in all its glory. This pressing is remastered from its original 1999 release and will be pressed on pink vinyl to match the original artwork. It will also feature the original gatefold artwork that Damien Hirst originally did.
