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New Album Releases & Arrivals July 11, 2025

Record freaks and fanatics, this week’s release schedule is pure ear candy. From essential reissues and indie exclusives to long-awaited hip-hop returns and psych treasures from Tokyo, the July 11th, 2025 drop is one of the summer’s strongest. Whether you're crate-digging for ambient icons, digging into ‘90s post-punk scenes, or chasing colored vinyl variants that’ll pop off the shelf, this Friday's drops belong on your radar—and your turntable.

Let’s get into it. Here are the standout vinyl releases landing July 11, 2025:

The Beach Boys – Smile Sessions Vinyl LP
One of rock’s most legendary “lost albums,” Smile was the mythical follow-up to Pet Sounds, never officially released in full until 2011. Now it’s finally getting a proper vinyl reissue, and it’s a must-have for fans of sonic innovation and harmonic bliss.

  • A sprawling psychedelic masterpiece that’s influenced generations of artists

  • This reissue is pressed to audiophile-grade vinyl for peak fidelity

  • A beautiful package with original artwork and session notes that tell the story of its mythic rise

👉 Shop Smile Sessions on Vinyl

Brian Eno – Ambient 1: Music for Airports Vinyl LP
The album that defined the ambient genre. Released in 1978, this is Eno at his most meditative, exploring space, tone, and mood like no one had before—or since.

  • An essential cornerstone for ambient collectors and minimalist fans

  • Pressed on high-quality vinyl for an immersive listening experience

  • Ideal for relaxing, reading, or creating your own sonic sanctuary

👉 Shop Music for Airports Vinyl

Brian Eno – Ambient 4: On Land Vinyl LP
Darker, more organic, and atmospheric than Ambient 1, On Land paints eerie landscapes through sound. It’s ambient music with a haunting edge that holds up decades later.

  • Textural depth that rewards close, headphone listening

  • Includes rare liner notes from Eno on his sound design philosophy

  • Beautifully remastered and pressed with audiophile detail

👉 Shop Ambient 4: On Land Vinyl

Brian Eno – Another Green World (2017 Master) Vinyl LP
A classic reissued: Eno’s boundary-breaking fusion of ambient, rock, and synth pop, featuring tracks like “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “Sky Saw.” This 2017 master sounds better than ever.

  • A pivotal record in experimental rock and proto-electronica

  • Features contributions from Robert Fripp and John Cale

  • Every track flows seamlessly—ideal for full-album listening

👉 Shop Another Green World Vinyl

Clipse – Let God Sort Em' Out (Indie Exclusive White Color) Vinyl LP
Pusha T and No Malice return with their first LP in over a decade. This indie-exclusive white vinyl edition is already making noise in collector circles.

  • Exclusive colorway only available at select indie retailers

  • Production from Pharrell and The Alchemist = pure heat

  • Lyrical, hard-hitting, and emotionally raw—everything a Clipse fan could want

👉 Shop Clipse Indie Exclusive Vinyl

Clipse – Let God Sort Em' Out Vinyl LP
The standard pressing of Clipse’s reunion LP still slaps. Don’t sleep if the white variant sells out—this one’s going fast too.

  • First full-length Clipse project since 2009

  • Features bold collaborations without losing that signature Virginia grit

  • Vinyl mastering gives these beats room to breathe

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Dave Grusin – The Goonies (40th Anniversary Emerald Green Vinyl LP)
Hey you guys! The Goonies turns 40, and Dave Grusin’s adventurous score gets a collectible emerald green pressing that glows with nostalgia.

  • Limited edition anniversary color pressing

  • A cult-classic soundtrack perfect for ‘80s film buffs

  • Includes liner notes and archival photos from the movie

👉 Shop The Goonies Vinyl

Giveon – Beloved Vinyl LP
Giveon’s latest album gets the wax treatment, showcasing his baritone croon and moody, atmospheric R&B in high style.

  • Soulful and cinematic, perfect for late-night spins

  • Includes hit single “Time Heals All” and deep cuts alike

  • Lush production elevated by warm vinyl sound

👉 Shop Giveon – Beloved Vinyl

James Mason – Rhythm of Life (Opaque Tan Color) Vinyl LP
This 1977 jazz-funk gem gets reissued in an opaque tan variant that matches the album’s earthy grooves. Essential for collectors of rare groove and soul.

  • One of the most sought-after private press LPs of the ‘70s

  • Clean remastering brings out every funky flourish

  • Limited edition color variant for collectors

👉 Shop Rhythm of Life Vinyl

Mac Miller – I Love Life, Thank You (Clear Color) Vinyl LP
This fan-favorite mixtape finally hits vinyl in a clear color pressing. It’s Mac at his most joyful and unfiltered.

  • Includes early hits like “Love Lost” and “People Under the Stairs”

  • Captures the energy of Mac’s rise in the early 2010s

  • A sentimental must-have for fans of the late legend

👉 Shop Mac Miller Vinyl

Madlib – WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip Vinyl LP
Originally part of BBE’s Beat Generation series, this 2008 mixtape-style LP returns with Madlib’s crate-digging brilliance on full display.

  • Features Guilty Simpson, Talib Kweli, and Georgia Anne Muldrow

  • Madlib blends radio show vibes with head-nodding beats

  • A hidden gem in the Stones Throw universe

👉 Shop Madlib Vinyl

Murs & 9th Wonder – Murs 3:16 The 9th Edition Vinyl LP
West Coast underground meets soulful Southern production on this beloved collab album. A modern hip-hop classic gets a long-overdue repress.

  • Lyrics with substance over boom-bap fire

  • 9th Wonder’s production is crisp and timeless

  • A cult favorite finally available on vinyl again

👉 Shop Murs & 9th Wonder Vinyl

New Order – Brotherhood Vinyl LP
The perfect bridge between New Order’s post-punk past and electronic future. Featuring “Bizarre Love Triangle,” this 1986 LP is as relevant as ever.

  • Reissued on heavyweight vinyl for max clarity

  • A synth-pop staple with guitar-driven anthems too

  • A must-own for any '80s alt-rock collection

👉 Shop New Order Vinyl

Stardust – Music Sounds Better With You 12" Vinyl
A French house classic. This one-song single is that good. The 12" is finally back in print, and dance floors are rejoicing.

  • Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter behind the production

  • Pure euphoric energy pressed to wax

  • Long out-of-print and finally back in circulation

👉 Shop Stardust Vinyl

Third Eye Blind – Self-Titled (Grape Color) Vinyl LP
’90s alt-rock glory in a grape-colored pressing. Includes smash hits “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Jumper,” and “How’s It Going to Be.”

  • A perfect blend of power pop and angst

  • This limited color variant is highly collectible

  • Brings you straight back to summer ’97

👉 Shop Third Eye Blind Vinyl

Too Short – Can’t Stay Away (Marble Color) Vinyl LP
Bay Area legend Too Short’s 2000 LP gets a flashy marble color reissue. It’s funky, freaky, and full of game.

  • Features collaborations with 8Ball, Lil' Jon, and E-40

  • Vintage Dirty South-meets-West Coast flavor

  • Rare reissue for one of hip-hop’s most iconic voices

👉 Shop Too Short Vinyl

Various – Big Lizard Stomp: Teen Trash from Psychedelic Tokyo '66–'69 Vinyl LP
Wild fuzz and acid-drenched guitar from Japan’s teenage garage rock scene. This comp is straight from the smoke-filled clubs of ‘60s Tokyo.

  • Rare 45s reissued on one killer compilation

  • Essential for psych and garage fiends

  • Ultra-vibrant remastering

👉 Shop Big Lizard Stomp Vinyl

Various – Bristol Post-Punk Explosion Vol. 2 (1979–1986) Vinyl LP
Another deep dive into the dark, jagged sound of Bristol’s underground. Volume 2 unearths rarities and cult favorites alike.

  • Includes previously unreleased and hard-to-find tracks

  • A UK post-punk treasure trove

  • Perfect companion to Volume 1

👉 Shop Bristol Vol. 2 Vinyl

Various – Bristol Post-Punk Explosion Vol. 3 (1979–1985) (Clear Color) Vinyl LP
Closing out the trilogy with a stunning clear color edition, this final volume showcases more obscure cuts from Bristol’s rich scene.

  • Clear color pressing = visual + sonic appeal

  • Features the roots of trip-hop and industrial punk

  • Collect all three volumes for the full picture

👉 Shop Bristol Vol. 3 Vinyl

Various – Slitherama: Psychedelic Tokyo '66–'69 Vinyl LP
A companion to Big Lizard Stomp, Slitherama digs even deeper into Tokyo’s trippy teenage rock underground.

  • Rare psych surf, fuzz, and garage grooves

  • Killer design + liner notes for history buffs

  • Sounds like Nuggets, but from the Far East

👉 Shop Slitherama Vinyl

Wet Leg – moisturizer (Indie Exclusive Clear Color) Vinyl LP
The new album from Wet Leg drops with two pressings, but this clear color indie exclusive is already a collector’s favorite.

  • Fuzzy, fun, and full of dance-punk sass

  • The follow-up to their breakout debut doesn’t disappoint

  • This indie variant is limited—get it while it lasts

👉 Shop Wet Leg Indie Exclusive Vinyl

Wet Leg – moisturizer Vinyl LP
Not into clear variants? The standard pressing still brings all the angular riffs, cheeky lyrics, and infectious hooks Wet Leg fans crave.

  • Sophomore LP cements them as modern alt-rock royalty

  • Pressed to standard black vinyl for those who keep it classic

  • Includes hits like “Supermarket Eyes” and “Wet Dream II”

👉 Shop Wet Leg Vinyl

July 11th is stacked with everything from ambient classics to modern hip-hop, psychedelic Japanese comps to alt-rock gems. Whether you're collecting for the artwork, the color variants, or the music itself, this is a drop that proves vinyl's still the best way to experience music.

Looking for more reissues, indie exclusives, and colored vinyl? Check out our New Arrivals section for the freshest wax landing every week.

Spin on. 🎶

Coty Smith