New Album Releases & Arrivals July 4, 2025

Your Independence Day is about to get a whole lot louder (and smoother) with these freshly pressed records.

This week's drop is stacked. From long-awaited represses and cult classics to brand-new heat and game-changing debuts, the July 4th, 2025 new arrivals bring an all-genre, multi-era lineup that deserves some serious turntable time. Whether you're crate-digging for a hip-hop essential, a dreamy city pop gem, or something to flex during your next DJ set, this collection is rich with sound and style.

On top of all of the new stuff that's been hitting our crates, we have loads of new shirt, tanktop, and tote designs getting added to help show off support of our favorite record shop. 

In case you missed our social or email updates, the revised schedule for the week is:

June 30 - 12-7pm
July 1 - 12-7pm
July 2 - 12-5pm
July 3 - 12-5pm
July 4 - 12-5pm
July 5 - 12-6pm
July 6 - 12-5pm
Orders will continue to ship out every day except for July 4 and 6 and normal operations resume July 7. Give us a visit in-store or online this week.

Now, let’s dive in.

All-American Rejects – All-American Rejects (Ghostly Green & Coke Bottle Color) Vinyl LP + 7”

The band’s explosive 2002 self-titled debut gets a fresh, limited-color treatment that’ll catch the light just like those pop-punk melodies caught our teenage angst. This pressing includes a bonus 7” for collectors and die-hards.

• Debut that gave us “Swing, Swing” and defined early-2000s alt-radio

• Exclusive Ghostly Green & Coke Bottle swirl that screams summer nostalgia

• Includes bonus 7” — a sweet bonus for fans and collectors

👉 Grab the vinyl on Good Taste Records

Bigxthaplug – Take Care (Royal Blue Color) Vinyl LP

Coming out of Texas with heavy momentum, Take Care cements Bigxthaplug’s lane in the emo-trap universe. This royal blue pressing complements his emotional weight and icy production.

• A rising voice in rap’s new emotional era

• Royal Blue vinyl that mirrors the album’s cold tones

• Collectible first pressing for a buzzy underground favorite

billy woods – Golliwog Vinyl LP

The ever-enigmatic billy woods returns with Golliwog, another dense, literary, and boundary-pushing release. Abstract and confrontational, this LP is already being called one of 2025’s most vital hip-hop records.

• Lyrically challenging and rich with political undertones

• Production from underground legends (no spoilers here)

• Must-have for fans of Armand Hammer and left-field rap

Durand Jones & The Indications – Flowers (Blue Iceberg Splash Color) Vinyl LP

Durand Jones & The Indications – Flowers Vinyl LP

A fresh bloom from one of modern soul’s most elegant torchbearers. Flowers finds Durand and the crew expanding their palette — funkier grooves, deeper love songs, and that signature falsetto.

• Choose from a classic black pressing or the stunning Blue Iceberg Splash

• Essential for fans of Leon Bridges, Curtis Mayfield, and 70s soul revival

• Their tightest, most emotionally resonant record yet

Ghostface Killah – Supreme Clientele (25th Anniversary) Vinyl LP

25 years later, Supreme Clientele still hits like a chef's knife. Ghostface’s iconic 2000 solo album gets a fitting reissue, reminding everyone why this is one of Wu-Tang’s finest solo joints.

• A foundational East Coast classic — now on heavy wax

• Recut and remastered for premium sound

• Celebrate the 25th anniversary in true Shaolin style

Gnarls Barkley – The Odd Couple (2025 Repress) Vinyl LP

Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo’s mind-bending second (and final) album returns to vinyl in a 2025 repress. The Odd Couple was more psych-soul than pop, and it aged beautifully.

• Rare repress of a slept-on gem

• Includes "Going On" and “Who's Gonna Save My Soul?”

• A genre-blurring time capsule that still sounds ahead of its time

JPEGMafia – I Lay Down My Life For You (Director’s Cut) Vinyl LP

The Director’s Cut of JPEGMafia’s critically acclaimed I Lay Down My Life For You comes to vinyl. Expect new tracks, alternate takes, and all the unpredictable brilliance we love from Peggy.

• Extended edition with new material

• Chaotic, beautiful, and deeply personal

• Limited pressing that’ll vanish fast

K. Kondo – Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vinyl LP

This one’s for the nostalgic gamers and synth heads alike. Koji Kondo’s masterful score for the SNES classic A Link to the Past is now on vinyl — majestic, mysterious, and endlessly replayable.

• Iconic video game soundtrack, finally pressed on wax

• Perfect for lo-fi ambient lovers and retro gamers

• A must for Zelda fans and Nintendo collectors

Kid Laroi – First Time (Deluxe Edition) Vinyl LP

The deluxe edition of First Time brings The Kid Laroi’s emotional pop-rap with new tracks and deeper production layers. A snapshot of Gen Z heartbreak, rebellion, and ambition.

• Deluxe pressing includes unreleased tracks

• For fans of Juice WRLD, Post Malone, and Bieber collabs

• Emotional bangers you’ll actually want on vinyl

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

Masayoshi Takanaka – Jolly Jive (Clear Lime Yellow Color) Vinyl LP

Two city pop/fusion masterpieces from Japanese guitar virtuoso Masayoshi Takanaka get the deluxe reissue treatment. These colorful reissues are as vibrant as the music itself.

• Rare grooves with tropical flair and disco energy

• Eye-popping color variants in Clear Sky Blue and Clear Lime Yellow

• An essential deep cut for any city pop or fusion jazz vinyl collection

Mike Jones – Who Is Mike Jones? (Red & Silver Color) Vinyl LP

Mike Jones (Who?) is back on wax with his 2005 Houston-defining debut. Swang through those chopped and screwed hooks in a new red & silver colorway that oozes H-Town pride.

• Dirty South classic that helped put Houston on the map

• First-time pressing in flashy Red & Silver swirl

• “Still Tippin’” never sounded this clean

MK.Gee – Two Star & The Dream Police (Green Color) Vinyl LP

One of 2024’s most celebrated indie-rock experiments now on lush green wax. MK.Gee’s Two Star & The Dream Police is kaleidoscopic, genre-defying, and full of pure creative energy.

• For fans of The 1975, Toro y Moi, and Blood Orange

• Lush, immersive production across every track

• Limited color pressing that’s already buzzing on Discogs

Odesza – Music to Refine To: A Remix Companion to Severance (Pearl Sunrise Transparent Color) Vinyl 12”

Odesza remixes Severance with cinematic flair and ambient textures. This 12" is made for nighttime drives and headphone immersion. That Pearl Sunrise color? Pure aesthetic bliss.

• Gorgeous ambient electronic reinterpretation project

• Transparent Pearl Sunrise vinyl = instant visual standout

• A thoughtful complement to their Severance LP

Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Everybody Loves the Sunshine Vinyl LP

Back in print and still melting faces with mellow heat. Roy Ayers’ 1976 jazz-funk masterpiece returns — the perfect sonic escape and a must for crate-diggers.

• Title track is one of the most sampled songs in hip-hop

• Laid-back funk and soulful grooves throughout

• Timeless summer vibes in every track

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

Yamashita’s tribute to surf rock and West Coast AOR is a dreamy ride through crystal-clear harmonies. This rare 2025 pressing won’t stay on shelves long — it’s already a grail in the city pop world.

• Includes covers of Beach Boys classics + original Yamashita bops

• Limited reissue with crisp mastering

• Pure seaside nostalgia for the Japanophiles and collectors

Third Eye Blind – Third Eye Blind (Grape Color) Vinyl LP

Repress alert: the ‘90s alt-rock classic that gave us “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Jumper,” and “How’s It Going to Be” is back in a juicy Grape colorway. Essential for millennial rock heads.

• Still one of the best front-to-back debut albums of the era

• Includes all the radio hits — and deep cuts like “Motorcycle Drive By”

• Pressed on vibrant Grape vinyl for the first time

Too Short – Can’t Stay Away (Marble Color) Vinyl LP

Bay Area rap royalty. Too $hort’s 1999 comeback album gets a swirled-out reissue. Featuring collabs with E-40, Diddy, and Jay-Z — it’s a West Coast flex from front to back.

• A defining late-'90s West Coast album

• Rare repress in gorgeous Marble swirl vinyl

• Features stacked guest list and Short’s classic pimp flows

Turnstile – Never Enough (Limited Edition Periwinkle Color) Vinyl LP

Turnstile’s latest Never Enough pushes hardcore’s boundaries again — groovier, bolder, and more experimental. Pressed in a dreamy periwinkle color, this is already a fan favorite.

• Fuses punk, soul, and indie with high energy

• Limited edition pressing for collectors and scene kids

• A future classic in the making

Various – F1: The Album (Original Soundtrack) (Gold, Silver, & Indie Silver Smoke Galaxy Vinyl LPs)

Three flavors of Formula 1 heat, each with exclusive art and variant. Whether you’re here for the revved-up rock, cinematic scoring, or the adrenaline-soaked vibe — this soundtrack slaps on every level.

• Choose your finish: Gold, Silver, or Indie Silver Smoke Galaxy

• Features music from top-tier artists, curated for speed

• Must-have for racing fans, soundtrack heads, and collectors

This week’s new arrivals are loud, diverse, and collectible as hell. Whether you’re spinning Ghostface in the backyard or letting Takanaka take you on a sunset ride, there's something here for every mood and moment. Independence Day just became Vinyl Day.

✨ Keep your rotation fresh and shop the full July 4 drop at Good Taste Records.
Check out our Top 10 Summer Vinyl Reissues while you're there.

Stay cool, keep spinning.