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Record Store Day Black Friday Gems
Black Friday's best Record Store Day releases for vinyl lovers.
In brief
Black Friday's best Record Store Day releases for vinyl lovers. Pitchfork lists 15 Record Store Day Black Friday releases worth buying despite the event's issues. Originally reported by Pitchfork.
Record Store Day Black Friday
Record Store Day Black Friday returns on November 27, an extension of the annual celebration of independent music shops.
RSD's Evolution
RSD was founded in 2008 to help indie retailers but has become a clearinghouse for increasingly ridiculous rarities.
Stores Refuse Participation
Some notable stores have refused to participate over profitability and distribution concerns.
2027 Edition
The 2027 edition likely won't solve the well-documented issues RSD continues to face.
Best Releases
Pitchfork staff lists 15 Record Store Day Black Friday releases worth braving Sombr fans to purchase.
Top Picks
David Axelrod, Frank Black, Pi'erre Bourne, Fischerspooner, Funkadelic, Vince Guaraldi Trio, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lil Wayne, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Masayoshi Takanaka, Tom Verlaine, Ween, Bill Withers.
The big picture
Pitchfork lists 15 Record Store Day Black Friday releases worth buying despite the event's issues.
