# Record Store Day Black Friday Gems

> Black Friday's best Record Store Day releases for vinyl lovers.
- Title: Record Store Day Black Friday Gems · Pitchfork | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Pitchfork — https://pitchfork.com/story/13-record-store-day-releases-actually-worth-getting-on-black-friday
- Author: Alex Suskind
- Published: 2026-10-06T20:26:41.972+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: record store day, black friday, vinyl, pitchfork, record store day releases, black friday releases, music, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pitchfork lists 15 Record Store Day Black Friday releases worth buying despite the event's issues.