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New Album Releases and Arrivals August 29, 2025 - Part 1

If you’ve been waiting for a monster vinyl release day, August 29 is it. We’ve got legendary rap reissues, brand-new hip-hop heat, rare Japanese city pop, experimental gems, funk, soul, and even some iconic jazz imports. Collectors will want to move quickly—many of these colored and indie-exclusive pressings are going to vanish the moment they hit the shelves. Let’s dig into the first half of this stacked release list.

38 Spesh & Benny the Butcher - Trust the Sopranos: Big Ghost LTD '83 Miami Edition (Turquoise Color) Vinyl LP
When upstate New York’s finest link up, you know it’s something serious. 38 Spesh and Benny the Butcher team with Big Ghost LTD for a cinematic set of street rap, pressed on an eye-catching turquoise vinyl that matches its Miami Vice vibes.

  • Hard-hitting collab between two of today’s best lyricists

  • Big Ghost LTD’s production is dark, stylish, and cinematic

  • Turquoise pressing adds a perfect retro aesthetic

8Ball & MJG - On Top Of The World (Candy Paint Color) Vinyl LP
8Ball & MJG - On Top Of The World Vinyl LP
A southern rap classic finally returns to vinyl. Originally dropped in 1995, this album showed Memphis legends 8Ball & MJG at their peak. The Candy Paint edition pays tribute to southern car culture, while the standard pressing is a must for any hip-hop completist.

  • Landmark Memphis rap album with timeless influence

  • Available in both standard and Candy Paint colored vinyl

  • Features “Space Age Pimpin’” and other defining tracks

Ami Taf Ra - The Prophet and The Madman Vinyl LP
Experimental, spiritual, and fearless—Ami Taf Ra’s The Prophet and The Madman refuses to be boxed in. Blending spoken word, cosmic jazz, and layered instrumentation, this record is a deep cut destined for adventurous shelves.

  • A bold, genre-bending vinyl release

  • Perfect for fans of Sun Ra, Gil Scott-Heron, or modern avant-garde

  • Adds diversity and depth to any collection

Anri - Timely! (Limited Edition Clear Sky Blue Color) Vinyl LP
One of the most beloved city pop albums ever made, Timely! is back in a dreamy clear sky blue edition. Anri’s smooth vocals, slick arrangements, and breezy energy make this an eternal summer soundtrack.

  • A cornerstone of Japanese city pop’s golden era

  • Clear sky blue pressing matches the album’s coastal mood

  • Essential for fans of Tatsuro Yamashita and Mariya Takeuchi

billy woods - Today, I Wrote Nothing (10th Anniversary) (Coke Bottle Clear Color) Vinyl LP
Celebrating 10 years of one of underground rap’s most important records, this reissue of billy woods’ Today, I Wrote Nothing is a must for hip-hop heads. The coke bottle clear variant mirrors the stark, cold beauty of woods’ words.

  • Cult-classic rap LP finally gets a deluxe reissue

  • Anniversary edition brings it back to vinyl in style

  • Coke bottle clear color pressing looks as sharp as the rhymes

Blood Orange - Essex Honey (45 RPM) Vinyl LP
Dev Hynes returns as Blood Orange with Essex Honey, a lush and emotionally textured release. Pressed at 45 RPM, this one delivers high-fidelity sound to match its intricate layers.

  • Audiophile-friendly 45 RPM pressing

  • Hynes’ signature blend of R&B, pop, and experimental soundscapes

  • Perfect for both casual spins and deep listening sessions

Chocolate Milk - Chocolate Milk (Gold Color) Vinyl LP
This New Orleans funk outfit deserves way more love. Their self-titled 1976 debut finally reemerges on a stunning gold vinyl pressing. Packed with grooves, it’s funk and soul at its finest.

  • A forgotten funk treasure back on wax

  • Gold vinyl pressing makes it extra special

  • For fans of The Meters and 1970s soul-funk grooves

Clipse - Let God Sort Em’ Out (Indie Exclusive Crystal Clear Color) Vinyl LP
After years of anticipation, Clipse return with Let God Sort Em’ Out. This indie-exclusive crystal clear pressing is as sharp as the Virginia duo’s rhymes. Expect that signature coke-rap precision with updated 2025 edge.

  • Long-awaited comeback project from Clipse

  • Indie-exclusive crystal clear color for collectors

  • Must-have for any hip-hop fan who grew up on Lord Willin’

Cortex - Troupeau Bleu (French Import) Vinyl LP
French jazz-funk outfit Cortex remains a cult favorite worldwide. Troupeau Bleu, originally released in 1975, is back as a French import pressing—perfect for jazz, funk, and sample hunters alike.

  • Sampled by legends like MF DOOM and Madlib

  • Essential for rare groove and European jazz fans

  • Import pressing makes it even more collectible

Daft Punk - Get Lucky b/w Spacer (Instrumental) Vinyl 7"
Daft Punk’s disco-inspired anthem gets a special 7-inch pairing with Chic’s “Spacer” instrumental. A slick little single that bridges eras of dancefloor magic.

  • Essential for Daft Punk completists

  • A disco-meets-dance history lesson on wax

  • Compact 7-inch for easy crate-digging

David Axelrod - Songs of Experience Vinyl LP
A visionary in production and composition, Axelrod’s Songs of Experience is back on vinyl. Blending jazz, orchestral soul, and experimental touches, this is a must for sample diggers and collectors of left-field brilliance.

  • Highly influential for hip-hop producers

  • A stunning blend of orchestration and groove

  • A rare reissue that serious collectors will jump on

De La Soul - All Good b/w OOOH (Red Color) Vinyl 7"
De La Soul’s late-career hits “All Good” and “OOOH” arrive together on a bold red 7-inch. Proof that the trio stayed sharp long after their Daisy Age beginnings.

  • Collectible 7-inch with two standout tracks

  • Red vinyl variant pops visually and sonically

  • Essential for hip-hop history completists

Deftones - Private Music (Alternate Cover) (Fog White Color) Vinyl LP
Deftones - Private Music (Clear Color) Vinyl LP
The Deftones’ mysterious Private Music album gets dual pressings: one in fog white with alternate cover art, and another in crystal-clear vinyl. Dreamy, heavy, and immersive—just what Deftones fans crave.

  • Multiple collectible variants for completists

  • Fog white edition with unique alternate artwork

  • A continuation of Deftones’ genre-blending mastery

Dick Dale & His Del-Tones - Surfer’s Choice (Yellow Color) Vinyl LP
The king of surf guitar rides again with this reissue of Surfer’s Choice. Pressed on sun-yellow vinyl, this is pure summer energy in record form.

  • Essential surf rock LP from the godfather himself

  • Bright yellow pressing suits the beach-ready vibes

  • Timeless riffs for fans of vintage rock ‘n’ roll

DJ Notoya - Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition: Boogie, Funk, & Modern Soul from Japan Vinyl LP
DJ Notoya curates another impeccable Japanese boogie and funk collection, digging deep into the Victor catalog. A perfect intro to the slick sounds of 1980s Tokyo nightlife.

  • Rare Japanese grooves compiled for modern ears

  • Perfect for fans of Tatsuro Yamashita and city pop adjacent sounds

  • Curated with love and deep crate knowledge

Francois Tetaz - The Surfer (Official Soundtrack) (Blue & White Wave Wash Color) Vinyl LP
This cult soundtrack rides waves of atmosphere and emotion. The blue & white wave wash pressing ties directly into the film’s surf visuals, making this a collector’s dream.

  • Unique official soundtrack release

  • Wave wash color pressing looks incredible on display

  • Atmospheric listening experience

Funkadelic - Funkadelic (45 RPM Edition) Vinyl LP
Funkadelic - Funkadelic (Transparent Purple Color) Vinyl LP
Funkadelic - Funkadelic Vinyl LP
The 1970 debut from Funkadelic is back in three new forms: an audiophile 45 RPM edition, a transparent purple color pressing, and a standard black. Psychedelic funk at its birth, and still mind-melting today.

  • George Clinton’s masterpiece reintroduced in multiple formats

  • 45 RPM pressing for the purest sound

  • Transparent purple vinyl makes it a visual stunner

Hiroshi Yoshimura - Green (Green Color) Vinyl LP
Hiroshi Yoshimura - Green (Translucent Leaves Color) Vinyl LP
Japanese ambient pioneer Hiroshi Yoshimura’s Green returns in two gorgeous pressings—one solid green and one translucent leaves edition. Both are perfect meditative soundtracks for late nights or Sunday mornings.

  • A definitive Japanese ambient record

  • Available in two beautiful color variants

  • Essential for fans of environmental and minimal music

And that’s just the first half of the August 29 lineup! Between the return of Clipse, timeless reissues like Funkadelic and Anri, and deep cuts from Hiroshi Yoshimura and Cortex, this week is already shaping up to be one of 2025’s strongest vinyl drops.

👉 Don’t wait—head over to Good Taste Records to secure your pre-orders now.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll cover the rest of the day’s releases, including Mac DeMarco, Laufey, Tyler, The Creator, Final Fantasy IX’s anniversary OST, and more.

Coty Smith