New Album Releases and Arrivals August 22, 2025

If you’re a vinyl collector, you already know: there are some weeks where payday can’t come soon enough. August 22, 2025 is one of those weeks — a Friday stacked with legendary reissues, highly anticipated new albums, and limited-edition colored pressings that will have crate-diggers, audiophiles, and casual collectors alike scrambling to secure their copies before they disappear.

This drop has a little bit of everything: anniversary reissues of cult hip-hop and trip-hop classics, long-lost imports finally resurfacing, indie exclusives in wild colorways, and fresh pressings from modern stars who are already shaping the next era of music. Whether you’re all about classic rock nostalgia, chasing rare variants, or discovering future icons, this lineup delivers.

Let’s break down the essential vinyl releases landing August 22, 2025, and why each one deserves a spot in your collection.

Billy Joel – Greatest Hits Volume 1 & 2 Vinyl LP

Billy Joel’s Greatest Hits Volume 1 & 2 is the kind of release that defines why vinyl collecting matters. Originally released in 1985, this double album captures Joel’s unstoppable run from the early ‘70s through the mid-‘80s. It’s the definitive soundtrack of his career, now finally spinning again in an audiophile-worthy pressing.

Owning this on vinyl is about more than nostalgia — it’s about having Joel’s storytelling, melodies, and piano wizardry in the warm, analog format that first carried him into homes around the world.

• Features all the essential tracks — “Piano Man,” “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Uptown Girl.”

• Perfect entry point for younger collectors discovering Joel’s catalog.

• A cornerstone LP for classic rock and singer-songwriter collections.

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billy woods – Today, I Wrote Nothing (10th Anniversary) (Coke Bottle Clear Color) Vinyl LP

It’s hard to believe a decade has passed since billy woods dropped Today, I Wrote Nothing, a dense, fragmented masterpiece of underground hip-hop. In 2015, the album challenged listeners with its abrupt track lengths, cryptic lyricism, and off-kilter production. Now, for its 10th anniversary, we’re getting a Coke Bottle Clear color pressingthat feels as experimental and striking as the music itself.

billy woods has become one of the most important figures in independent rap, with every release drawing more attention. This reissue is a reminder of just how daring he was from the jump.

• Collectible 10th Anniversary Coke Bottle Clear vinyl pressing.

• Essential for fans of Armand Hammer, Elucid, and abstract hip-hop.

• A piece of underground rap history that continues to influence.

👉 Secure your copy now at Good Taste Records.

Deftones – Private Music (Alternate Cover) (Fog White Color) Vinyl LP

Deftones fans know the drill: when rare variants surface, they vanish fast. The Private Music sessions are some of the band’s most atmospheric material, and this new pressing comes with an alternate cover design and a moody Fog White colorway that perfectly matches the band’s ethereal yet heavy vibe.

For diehard Deftones collectors, grabbing every variant is part of the ritual. This one, with its striking visuals, will be among the most sought-after.

• Fog White pressing captures the hazy, dreamlike quality of the music.

• Alternate artwork makes this unique from past editions.

• An essential pickup for Deftones completists.

Deftones – Private Music (Clear Color) Vinyl LP

Prefer something stripped-down and clean? The Clear Color edition of Private Music offers the same sonic experience but with a minimalist, transparent vinyl aesthetic.

• Sleek, collector-friendly clear variant.

• Perfect companion piece to the alternate edition.

• A way to own the music without chasing limited artwork variants.

👉 Both versions available now via Good Taste Records.

DVSN – Morning After (Translucent Pink & Blue Color) Vinyl LP

R&B has had a renaissance on vinyl in recent years, and DVSN’s Morning After is finally joining the movement with a stunning translucent pink and blue pressing. Originally released in 2017, the album is packed with slow-burn anthems, lush production, and that signature OVO Toronto sound.

This pressing makes a perfect late-night spin — moody, romantic, and smooth as glass.

• First-time pressing in translucent pink & blue vinyl.

• For fans of Drake, The Weeknd, and modern R&B.

• A record built for dim lights and deep listens.

Jane Remover – Revengeseekerz Vinyl LP

Jane Remover is one of the most exciting young artists blurring the lines between hyperpop, shoegaze, and punk energy. Revengeseekerz is raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal — and now it’s available on vinyl for the first time.

• A must-have for fans of experimental underground pop.

• Showcases the rise of a new voice in alternative music.

• Perfect for collectors chasing the next big cult favorite.

Jeff Buckley – Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk (Canadian Import) Vinyl LP

For Jeff Buckley fans, Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk is a bittersweet listen. These sessions were meant to be his sophomore album before his untimely passing. The Canadian import edition arriving this week makes this rare gem accessible again to vinyl collectors.

• Highly collectible Canadian import pressing.

• A haunting, unfinished glimpse of Buckley’s genius.

• An essential companion to Grace in any vinyl library.

Kid Koala – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Deluxe 25th Anniversary Edition) Vinyl LP

Celebrating 25 years of scratching, sampling, and pure turntable creativity, Kid Koala’s Carpal Tunnel Syndromereturns in a deluxe anniversary edition. This record changed the game when it dropped in 2000 — it wasn’t just music, it was performance art etched into wax.

• Deluxe packaging with anniversary extras.

• A landmark in DJ culture and vinyl performance.

• Essential for fans of Ninja Tune and experimental hip-hop.

Laufey – Matter of Time (Indie Exclusive Autumn Rouge Color) Vinyl LP+7"

Laufey has quickly become one of the most important new voices in jazz-pop, and her new album Matter of Time drops this week with an Indie Exclusive Autumn Rouge pressing, complete with a bonus 7-inch. Smooth, elegant, and timeless, it bridges generations.

• Exclusive pressing in Autumn Rouge vinyl.

• Includes bonus 7” with extra tracks.

• Perfect for fans of Norah Jones and Ella Fitzgerald influences.

Laufey – Matter of Time (Stunning Timeless Blue Color) Vinyl LP+7"

If rouge isn’t your color, Laufey’s Matter of Time is also available in a Timeless Blue variant. Equally stunning and equally essential for completists.

• Striking blue vinyl edition.

• Includes the same bonus 7” tracks.

• Collect both variants for the full Laufey experience.

Lords of Acid – Voodoo-U (Special Remastered Band Edition) (Translucent Red Color) Vinyl LP

One of the filthiest, funkiest industrial-techno albums of the ‘90s gets the reissue treatment it deserves. Lords of Acid’s Voodoo-U is back as a band-approved remastered edition on translucent red vinyl.

• Band-approved remaster for maximum punch.

• Limited translucent red vinyl pressing.

• A bold slice of ‘90s electronic sleaze made collectible.

LSD and The Search For God – Self-Titled (Orange Sunshine Color) Vinyl LP

For shoegaze and psych-rock fans, this is a holy grail: LSD and The Search For God’s cult self-titled debut is back in print, pressed on swirling Orange Sunshine vinyl.

• Long out-of-print and highly sought-after.

• Essential for fans of My Bloody Valentine and Spacemen 3.

• Orange Sunshine variant is as trippy as the music itself.

Lupe Fiasco – Saumrai DX (Indie Exclusive Red Swirl Color) Vinyl LP

Lupe Fiasco has always been one of hip-hop’s sharpest lyricists, and Saumrai DX is already being hailed as his best in years. The Indie Exclusive Red Swirl edition is the one to grab if you want the most collectible pressing.

• Exclusive red swirl pressing for indie shops only.

• A lyrical showcase from a hip-hop legend.

• Essential 2025 rap release for collectors.

Lupe Fiasco – Saumrai DX Vinyl LP

If you just want the music, the standard black edition of Saumrai DX delivers all the same brilliance without the frills.

• Accessible standard pressing.

• Great way to own the music without chasing variants.

• Completes the set alongside the indie exclusive.

Mac DeMarco – Guitar (Orange Color) Vinyl LP

Few artists have the cult following of Mac DeMarco, and his latest project, Guitar, is a return to laid-back riffs and playful songwriting. The Orange variant is a warm, fun edition that fans will love spinning.

• Orange pressing adds visual charm to DeMarco’s breezy sound.

• A must for indie rock and lo-fi collectors.

• Classic Mac humor and songwriting.

Mac DeMarco – Guitar Vinyl LP

Of course, the standard black vinyl edition is also available.

• Timeless look for vinyl purists.

• Affordable entry point.

• Keeps the focus on the music.

Maroon 5 – Love is Like (Signed Insert / Electric Blue Color) Vinyl LP

Maroon 5’s latest release arrives in a collectible Electric Blue pressing, complete with a signed insert — a perfect crossover of pop stardom and vinyl culture.

• Signed insert makes this a highly collectible edition.

• Electric Blue variant looks bold and modern.

• A great gift for fans of modern pop.

Nine Inch Nails – As Alive As You Need Me To Be Vinyl 7"

Trent Reznor is still finding new ways to reinvent industrial music. This new 7” single, As Alive As You Need Me To Be, is a must-grab for NIN collectors.

• Brand new Nine Inch Nails track on vinyl.

• 7” format makes it extra collectible.

• Limited pressing that will sell out fast.

Nourished by Time – The Passionate Ones (Indie Exclusive) Vinyl LP

Baltimore artist Nourished by Time is redefining R&B for the future. The Passionate Ones lands this week as an indie-exclusive pressing, already generating major buzz.

• Future-facing R&B with synth-driven soul.

• Indie-exclusive pressing for collectors.

• One of 2025’s most anticipated debuts.

OneRepublic – OneRepublic: The Collection Vinyl LP

For fans of pop anthems, OneRepublic: The Collection packages their biggest hits into one career-spanning set.

• Includes “Counting Stars,” “Apologize,” and more.

• Perfect overview for casual fans.

• A great addition to any mainstream pop vinyl collection.

Seven Davis Jr – Don’t Crash Out Challenge Vinyl LP

Funky, soulful, and experimental, Seven Davis Jr’s new record Don’t Crash Out Challenge is one for adventurous collectors.

• Funk, house, and soul collide.

• Perfect for DJs and home listeners alike.

• A fresh, innovative LP that keeps vinyl culture alive.

Teruo Nakamura Group – Unicorn Vinyl LP

Japanese jazz fusion continues its reissue renaissance, and Teruo Nakamura Group’s Unicorn is a crown jewel.

• Highly sought-after international jazz record.

• Brilliant fusion of funk, soul, and jazz.

• Essential for crate diggers of rare ‘70s sounds.

Thievery Corporation – Cosmic Game (20th Anniversary) Vinyl LP

Trip-hop, chillout, and lounge music legends Thievery Corporation are celebrating 20 years of Cosmic Game with a new vinyl reissue.

• 20th anniversary pressing with updated sound.

• One of their most beloved albums.

• A must for fans of downtempo and electronic vinyl.

Tres Leches – The Smooth Sounds of Tres Leches, LCHCC Mart Vol. 1 (Tres Leches Swirl Cream Color) Vinyl LP

Seattle’s own Tres Leches deliver a record that fuses punk, cumbia, psych, and more. The cream swirl vinyl pressingmakes this release as unique visually as it is musically.

• Multilingual, multi-genre brilliance.

• Limited color variant for collectors.

• Local indie gone global.

Tuxedo – I Like It (Money Crazy) b/w Always (Translucent Turquoise Color) Vinyl 7"

Modern funk heroes Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One drop a new Tuxedo single on translucent turquoise vinyl.

• Funk revival at its finest.

• 7” format adds to its collectible appeal.

• For fans of ‘80s funk and modern groove.

Tyler, the Creator – Cherry Bomb (Mask Cover) (Translucent Blue Color) Vinyl LP

Tyler’s most chaotic and punk-inspired record, Cherry Bomb, gets a colorful translucent blue reissue with the Mask Cover.

• Rare cover variant.

• Explosive music matched with striking visuals.

• Essential for Tyler collectors.

Tyler, the Creator – Cherry Bomb (Pee Pants Cover) (Translucent Blue Color) Vinyl LP

The alternate Pee Pants cover is equally collectible, completing the Cherry Bomb set.

• Another striking variant with translucent blue wax.

• Must-have for completists.

• Tyler’s cult classic gets new life on vinyl.

Various – Verve Remixed (Galaxy Color) Vinyl LP

Where vintage jazz meets early 2000s electronica: Verve Remixed is back in a dazzling galaxy-colored pressing.

• Features Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, and more.

• A perfect crossover between classic and modern sounds.

• Gorgeous galaxy variant is one of the prettiest this week.

WITCH – Sogolo (Indie Exclusive Zamrock Dust Color) Vinyl LP

Zamrock pioneers WITCH continue their incredible resurgence with Sogolo, pressed in an Indie Exclusive Zamrock Dust variant.

• Zamrock legends with a brand-new chapter.

• Indie-exclusive variant for collectors.

• Global psych-funk at its finest.

This week is one of the most loaded of the year — a true test of discipline (or lack thereof) for vinyl collectors. Between the legendary (Billy Joel, Jeff Buckley), the experimental (billy woods, Jane Remover), the cult reissues (Lords of Acid, LSD and The Search for God, Teruo Nakamura Group), and the modern stars (Laufey, Tyler the Creator, Nourished by Time), August 22 delivers a full spectrum of music history on wax.

👉 Browse the full collection and lock in your favorites now at Good Taste Records before these limited editions vanish.