Record Store Day Black Friday 2023: 9 Titles to Check Out
Record Store Day (RSD) Black Friday 2023 is on November 24. For fans looking forward to hitting up their local record stores, the list of titles being released has been…
Record Store Day (RSD) Black Friday 2023 is on November 24. For fans looking forward to hitting up their local record stores, the list of titles being released has been released.
As in recent years, releases are broken up into three different categories:
-RSD Exclusive: These titles are physically released only at indie record stores.
-RSD First: These titles are found first at indie record stores. However, they may be released to other retailers or websites at some point in the future
-Small Run/Regional Titles: These titles are either regionally based and sold at specific stores or are press runs under 1000, which means they may be harder to find at record stores around the country.
Without further ado, the following are nine titles we think you might want to add to your shopping list. The full titles list can be found at RecordStoreDay.com where you'll also be able to find a list of participating stores.
The Beach Boys - 'The Beach Boys' Christmas Album'
Fox Photos/Getty ImagesThis classic Christmas album is an "RSD First" release with only 7,000 copies available. Of course, it boasts the iconic "Little Saint Nick" and other Christmas classics. Plus, it's pressed on green vinyl.
The Doors - 'Live In Bakersfield
Central Press/Getty ImagesThis double album is an RSD exclusive release for Record Store Day Black Friday 2023 with 7,500 copies available. 'Live In Bakersfield' was recorded on June 5, 1970, and this marks the first official release of this live recording.
Faces - 'Had Me A Real Good Time… With Faces! In Session & Live at the BBC 1971-1973'
Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesThis live release from Faces is another RSD exclusive with 5,000 copies up for grabs. This previously-unreleased live recording was recorded and broadcast in May 1971 on the BBC program "John Peel's Sunday Concert." The Faces lineup features Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones.
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - 'Mindsets'
Thos Robinson/Getty Images for USO of Metropolitan New YorkThis RSD First release is an expanded edition of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts' latest EP release. Not only does it feature the six new original studio recordings, but it also features live recordings of each new track. Only 2,900 copies have been pressed.
Limp Bizkit - 'Rock Im Park 2001'
George De Sota/Getty ImagesLimp Bizkit fans appreciating the band's recent resurgence will want to pick up this live album that's an RSD exclusive release. The live release captures the band truly at their peak, and if you want a copy, you better be ready to get to your local record store early, because only 5,200 copies are available.
Linkin Park - 'Lost Demos'
Scott Gries/ImageDirect/Getty ImagesThis collection of songs was from the recording sessions of Linkin Park's second album 'Meteora.' While 'Lost Demos' was included in the 'Meteora' 20th anniversary edition super deluxe box set, this is the first time it's available on vinyl. On Record Store Day Black Friday, 10,000 copies will be available.
The Mamas & The Papas - 'The Mamas & The Papas: Live At The Monterey International Pop Festival'
Wood/Getty ImagesThe Monterey International Pop Festival was one of rock's most legendary events. This "RSD First" release captures The Mamas & The Papas set from that iconic festival. Pressed on gold vinyl, 2,750 copies will be up for sale.
Motley Crue - 'Too Young To Fall In Love' EP
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThis RSD exclusive release is a re-issue of an EP that's been out of print since 1983. It's pressed on orange and black vinyl and will have 3,500 copies available for sale.
Prince - 'Gett Off!'
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesThis iconic Prince track introduced the world to his band the New Power Generation. An RSD exclusive release, this 12" single was originally produced and distributed to radio and club DJs in honor of Prince's 33rd birthday. At the time, only 1,500 copies were made. Thanks to this reissue, 7,000 more copies will be up for sale.
