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New Album Releases & Arrivals August 1, 2025

Summer’s still blazing, and so is the vinyl release calendar. Whether you’re a synth-curious digger, a modern R&B devotee, or a longtime psych-funk fiend, August 1st, 2025 has something waiting to hit your turntable. From long-awaited deluxe pressings and neon-hued exclusives to reissued classics and soundtrack gold, this batch is a collector’s dream.

Here’s a deep dive into the standout vinyl releases arriving this week — all dropping August 1st — and why you should definitely be spinning them.

Addison Rae – Addison Vinyl LP

Pop culture’s favorite internet star has crossed into full-blown pop stardom with Addison, and now it’s landing on wax. This debut is no novelty — it’s a glossy, hook-heavy pop record with heavy Y2K influences and surprising emotional depth. Fans of Charli XCX and Slayyyter will feel right at home.

  • Limited-edition pressing, perfect for collectors and stans alike

  • Features the viral hit “2 Die 4” plus surprise guest producers

  • A fun, high-energy debut that feels like summer in vinyl form

🛒 Grab your copy on Addison Vinyl LP at Good Taste Records

Black Devil – Disco Club Vinyl LP

This French cult classic from 1978 gets a long-overdue reissue, and trust — Disco Club is still weird, wonderful, and way ahead of its time. It’s six tracks of warped synth-disco magic that sound like they were beamed in from another planet.

  • Essential listening for fans of Daft Punk, Aphex Twin, and obscure Italo

  • Sampled and praised by generations of electronic artists

  • Rare groove crate gold that’s been out of reach for years

🛒 Get the Disco Club Vinyl LP at Good Taste Records

Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist – Alfredo 2 Vinyl LP

The sequel to the Grammy-nominated Alfredo is finally here — and yes, Gibbs and Uncle Al deliver again. This is gritty, luxurious rap with impeccable production and razor-sharp bars. The chemistry? Unmatched.

  • One of the year’s most anticipated hip-hop releases on vinyl

  • Features killer collabs and buttery beats you’ll replay endlessly

  • A must-have for fans of Bandana, Piñata, and top-tier lyricism

🛒 Order Alfredo 2 Vinyl LP now at Good Taste Records

GHOST – Skeleta (Indie Exclusive Violet Color) Vinyl LP

GHOST – Skeleta Vinyl LP

The Swedish theatrical rock gods return with Skeleta, a spine-tingling, heavy-yet-melodic concept album about mortality, resurrection, and power. It’s peak GHOST: devilishly catchy, dramatically performed, and packaged like a ritual.

  • Two editions: a striking Violet Indie Exclusive and a classic black variant

  • Dramatic anthems with soaring vocals and gothic flair

  • Theatrical rock done at the highest level — for fans of Mercyful Fate, Queen, and metal operatics

🛒 Shop both Skeleta editions now at Good Taste Records

Jean Dawson – Glimmer of God (Hot Pink Color) Vinyl LP

Jean Dawson continues to shatter genre expectations with Glimmer of God. Blending hyperpop, grunge, rap, and raw emotion, this album is the sonic equivalent of controlled chaos. And that hot pink vinyl? Gorgeous.

  • Visionary experimental pop from one of the most exciting voices of the decade

  • Limited hot pink color pressing — flashy and collectible

  • A deeply personal and cathartic record that rewards deep listens

🛒 Snag Glimmer of God on Hot Pink Vinyl at Good Taste Records

Lord Huron – Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 (Red Swirl Color) Vinyl LP

A new concept series from Lord Huron kicks off with Cosmic Selector Vol. 1, a dreamy journey through psychedelic Americana. Think dusty highways, outer space twang, and time-traveling radio waves.

  • Red swirl vinyl pressing that perfectly matches the record’s cosmic vibes

  • Ambient-folk meets synthy storytelling — like a vintage signal from the beyond

  • An evolution for the band, and a new sonic chapter for longtime fans

🛒 Pick up Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 at Good Taste Records

Masayoshi Takanaka – Brasilian Skies (Clear Sky Blue Color) Vinyl LP

An absolute gem of late-'70s Japanese jazz-fusion, Brasilian Skies is a sun-soaked instrumental masterpiece. Takanaka’s guitar work is breezy, expressive, and borderline magical. This color variant feels like a beach vacation in a sleeve.

  • Finally reissued for Western vinyl collectors — don’t sleep

  • Clear sky blue colorway is the perfect visual match for the tropical tones

  • Ideal for fans of city pop, jazz-funk, and yacht rock excellence

🛒 Order Brasilian Skies at Good Taste Records

MIKE & Tony Seltzer – Pinball Vinyl LP

Brooklyn’s MIKE teams up with underground producer Tony Seltzer for Pinball — a lo-fi, experimental hip-hop record that hits hard and flows loose. It’s rich with abstract bars, tape-warped beats, and deep emotion.

  • For fans of Earl Sweatshirt, MAVI, and the sLUms collective

  • Unpolished in the best way — intimate, raw, and real

  • A vinyl release that captures New York’s underground spirit

🛒 Get your hands on Pinball Vinyl LP at Good Taste Records

Nu Genea – Bar Mediterraneo Vinyl LP

Nu Genea – Nuova Napoli Vinyl LP

Italian duo Nu Genea brings funk back with two beloved releases landing on vinyl. Bar Mediterraneo is their latest — a sun-kissed blend of disco, jazz, and Neapolitan soul. Meanwhile, Nuova Napoli is the cult-classic debut that put them on the map.

  • Mediterranean groove meets retro-funk with irresistible results

  • Essential for dancefloor lovers, Balearic DJs, and global diggers

  • Beautiful pressing and lush packaging, perfect for summer spins

🛒 Shop both Nu Genea titles at Good Taste Records

Paul Oakenfold – Swordfish: The Album (Original Soundtrack) (Green Color) Vinyl LP

The Swordfish soundtrack gets a neon-green resurrection. This Y2K-era electronic bomb from Oakenfold features cinematic trance cuts that are equal parts nostalgic and floor-filling.

  • Features the iconic track “Password” and more cyber-club anthems

  • Green color vinyl — a perfect nod to the early-2000s aesthetic

  • For fans of rave, breaks, and classic electronic soundtracks

🛒 Score Swordfish: The Album Vinyl LP at Good Taste Records

Renee Rapp – Bite Me (Magenta Color) Vinyl LP

Renee Rapp is back with Bite Me, a bold, emotionally raw pop-rock record that balances biting sarcasm with big feels. It’s her most confident work yet — and that magenta vinyl? A perfect visual pairing.

  • For fans of Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, and early 2000s angst-pop

  • Includes the smash hit “I Hate Boston” and other instant sing-alongs

  • Magenta colorway makes this a must-grab limited edition

🛒 Grab Bite Me by Renee Rapp at Good Taste Records

$uicideboy$ – Thy Kingdom Come (Opaque Maroon & Translucent Natural Color) Vinyl LPs

New Orleans’ grimy duo return with Thy Kingdom Come, a double dose of nihilistic rap fury. Two color variants drop this week — opaque maroon and translucent natural — for fans who want both sides of the darkness.

  • Heavy, bleak, and brutally honest — a continuation of their cult status

  • Two collectible vinyl variants for completists and color lovers

  • For fans of horrorcore, SoundCloud rap, and underground extremity

🛒 Shop both Thy Kingdom Come variants at Good Taste Records

SZA – SOS Deluxe: Lana (Green Color) Vinyl LP

This SOS Deluxe edition finally gets the vinyl treatment — with Lana bonus tracks and a lush green color pressing. It’s SZA at her most ambitious: vulnerable, genre-fluid, and vocally stunning.

  • Includes additional tracks not found on the original vinyl

  • Green vinyl pressing makes it an immediate collector’s piece

  • A modern R&B landmark that only grows stronger over time

🛒 Don’t miss SOS Deluxe: Lana on vinyl at Good Taste Records

Tatsuro Yamashita – Big Wave (Limited Edition 2025 Vinyl Edition) Vinyl LP

One of the most iconic city pop albums ever — Big Wave is back on wax in a 2025 limited edition. Featuring breezy instrumentals, Beach Boys covers, and that dreamy summer energy only Tatsuro can deliver.

  • Holy grail status for Japanese pop collectors

  • Limited edition pressing — once it's gone, it's really gone

  • Ideal soundtrack for seaside sunsets and soft-focus nostalgia

🛒 Secure your Big Wave vinyl copy at Good Taste Records

Various – All the Young Droids: Junkshop Synth Pop 1978–1985 (Color) Vinyl LP

This leftfield compilation is a must for fans of obscure synth-pop, B-sides, and cosmic disco. All the Young Droids is a time capsule of underground sounds from the late '70s to mid-'80s — weird, wonderful, and often overlooked.

  • Ultra-rare cuts from synth-pop’s forgotten era

  • Ideal for crate diggers and retro-futurist DJs

  • Color vinyl pressing with deep liner notes and rare artwork

🛒 Explore All the Young Droids at Good Taste Records

August 1, 2025 is shaping up to be a heavy-hitter for vinyl heads. From modern pop and hip-hop to obscure synth oddities and Japanese fusion heat, this week’s slate is stacked. Whether you're into violet indie exclusives, translucent deep cuts, or essential reissues, this is the week to update your shelf.

🔥 Want more? Browse our full list of new vinyl releases and stay tuned to the blog for upcoming drops, collector alerts, and deep dives into the music that matters.

Coty Smith