New Album Releases & Arrivals May 30, 2025

Summer is almost here, and with it comes a vinyl release slate that’s absolutely stacked. May 30, 2025, is delivering a high-caliber mix of iconic reissues, indie exclusives, long-awaited anniversaries, and underground gems. Whether you're crate-digging for rare soul, hyped reissues, or new-school legends, this week’s lineup has something to flip your lid.

We've curated the essential picks from this week’s haul, each one a must-cop for different reasons—sound, story, rarity, or straight-up vibe. So dust off that turntable, get your inner audiophile hyped, and let’s drop the needle on these stellar releases.

Chocolate Milk – Action Speaks Louder Than Words (Blue Color) Vinyl LP

One of the funkiest records of the ‘70s is back—this time in a beautiful blue vinyl pressing. Action Speaks Louder Than Words is a soulful, politically aware funk masterpiece that still hits hard today. Chocolate Milk, coming out of New Orleans and produced by Allen Toussaint, fused conscious lyrics with grooves that predate hip-hop sampling culture.

• Features the breakbeat sampled by Eric B. & Rakim, Stetsasonic, and more

• A must-have for funk collectors and sample heads alike

• New blue color variant adds freshness to this rare groove classic

Grab it here on Good Taste Records.

Dead Moon – Trash and Burn Vinyl LP

Lo-fi garage punk icons Dead Moon reissue Trash and Burn, a raw and rebellious staple in the underground rock scene. With Fred Cole’s gritty vocals and unpolished fury, this 1992 album is a torchbearer of DIY ethos.

• Essential for garage rock and punk die-hards

• Cult following and underground legacy

• First time available in wide LP release in years

Available now at Good Taste Records.

Eiichi Otaki – Niagara Moon (50th Anniversary Edition) Vinyl LP

Japanese pop pioneer Eiichi Otaki’s Niagara Moon gets a luxe 50th anniversary reissue. This record blends Brian Wilson-level arrangements with Shōwa-era pop and psychedelic flourishes—it's whimsical, lush, and brilliant.

• Remastered and housed in a deluxe anniversary package

• A landmark in Japanese city pop and baroque pop fusion

• Collectible for fans of Tatsuro Yamashita and Haruomi Hosono

Pick up this limited edition on Good Taste Records.

ESG – Come Away With ESG, Keep On Moving, and Step Off (Indie Exclusive Neon Orange Color) Vinyl LPs

The legendary Bronx sisters are back in a big way—three essential ESG albums drop in bold neon orange vinyl. Fusing post-punk, no wave, funk, and hip-hop breaks, ESG’s minimal grooves have been sampled by everyone from Beastie Boys to J Dilla.

• Come Away With ESG is a stone-cold classic

• Keep On Moving and Step Off show ESG’s evolution into the 2000s

• Neon orange indie exclusive colorway for all three = crate candy

Shop ESG’s trio of funky classics at Good Taste Records.

Fly Anakin – The Forever Dream (Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Blue Color) Vinyl LP

Richmond, VA’s own Fly Anakin drops heat with The Forever Dream, a deeply introspective, lyrically sharp release that toes the line between abstract hip-hop and grounded street poetry. A Blue color indie exclusive seals the deal.

• For fans of Earl Sweatshirt, Madlib, and Boldy James

• Strong features, tight production, and raw delivery

• Limited-edition blue color pressing—move fast

Secure your copy at Good Taste Records.

Garbage – Let All That We Imagine Be The Light (Indie Exclusive Pearl Sunrise Color) Vinyl LP

Garbage return with their most ambitious record in years—Let All That We Imagine Be The Light. With Shirley Manson’s signature venom and pop-noir swagger, this is a defiant, dreamy addition to their alt-rock legacy.

• Beautiful pearl sunrise vinyl exclusive

• Mixes trip-hop textures with gritty rock power

• Bold comeback for ‘90s alternative heroes

Pre-order now on Good Taste Records.

Geinoh Yamashirogumi – Akira Remix Vinyl LP

The haunting ensemble behind the Akira score returns with Akira Remix—a fresh spin on their legendary cyberpunk compositions. It’s experimental, transcendent, and made for sonic immersion.

• A must for anime fans and ambient sound collectors

• Tribal percussion meets analog synth chaos

• First-time pressing for these remixes

Get lost in the sound—order here.

Headnodic + Jazz Mafia – Headnodic + Jazz Mafia Vinyl LP

Bay Area producer Headnodic teams up with the Jazz Mafia collective for a fusion of boom-bap, funk, and big band energy. Think Dilla meets Quincy Jones.

• Dynamic instrumentals and heady arrangements

• Great crossover of jazz and hip-hop worlds

• First-time collab project on wax

Available now on Good Taste Records.

Jane Remover – Census Designated (Bone White Color) Vinyl LP + Frailty (Color) Vinyl LP

Hyperpop meets emo catharsis in Jane Remover’s dual LP drop. Census Designated is her ambitious sophomore record, while Frailty gets a reissue for longtime fans.

• Census Designated pushes genre boundaries with emotional weight

• Frailty is the cult classic that started it all

• Color variants make both albums collectible and eye-catching

Snag both from Good Taste Records.

John Du Prez – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Original Score) (Splatter Color) Vinyl LP

Cowabunga! This one's for the nostalgia fiends and soundtrack heads. John Du Prez’s epic score to the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film is back on wax—with gnarly splatter color.

• First-time pressing of this cult score

• 1990s synth-orchestral magic with serious fun energy

• Splatter color makes this a must for collectors

Pre-order your turtle power here.

Kendrick Lamar – To Pimp a Butterfly (10 Year Anniversary Edition) (Limited Edition Color + Standard)

Celebrate a decade of one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever made. Kendrick’s To Pimp a Butterfly gets a deluxe 10-year reissue in both standard and limited-edition color vinyl.

• Genre-defining, Grammy-winning, culturally seismic

• Includes reimagined packaging and inserts

• Don’t sleep—these will move fast

Grab both versions while they last.

Marcos Valle – Garra + Marcos Valle (self-titled) Vinyl LPs

Brazilian legend Marcos Valle gets the deluxe reissue treatment. Garra and his self-titled 1970 LP are tropicalia-meets-funk masterpieces. Summer vibes start here.

• Soulful grooves, bossa nova, and psychedelic flair

• Expert remastering with archival liner notes

• A must-have for world music vinyl heads

Shop Marcos Valle’s reissues now.

Mariah Carey – The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary) Vinyl LP

Celebrate 20 years of Mariah’s iconic comeback album. The Emancipation of Mimi was a return to vocal form and pop dominance—and now it’s on vinyl in all its glory.

• Features “We Belong Together” and “Shake It Off”

• Pressed for the first time in high-quality vinyl

• Anniversary edition with deluxe packaging

Order Mariah’s milestone release here.

Miley Cyrus – Something Beautiful Vinyl LP

Pop chameleon Miley Cyrus is back with Something Beautiful—a genre-bending, rock-tinged album with confessional songwriting and arena-ready production.

• Matures her sound with bold sonic choices

• Great for fans of Stevie Nicks, Lana Del Rey, and Joan Jett

• Debut vinyl pressing—don't miss it

Available now at Good Taste Records.

Mt. Joy – Hope We Have Fun (Coke Bottle Clear Color) Vinyl LP

Indie-folk favorites Mt. Joy return with Hope We Have Fun, a bittersweet yet uplifting album perfect for road trips and introspective nights alike.

• Limited coke bottle clear vinyl pressing

• Expands their signature mix of folk, rock, and soul

• For fans of Hozier, Caamp, and The Lumineers

Order yours here.

Nona Reeves – Mission (Red Color) Vinyl LP

Japan’s smoothest pop-funk band drops Mission, full of glossy synths, dancefloor-ready beats, and high-energy performances. Think Jamiroquai meets Tatsuro Yamashita.

• Red color pressing exclusive

• Funky, fun, and irresistibly catchy

• A city pop essential with modern flair

Pick it up at Good Taste Records.

Salamander – The Ten Commandments Vinyl LP

Experimental rockers Salamander channel biblical mysticism through doom-laden psych rock on The Ten Commandments. It’s weird, it’s heavy, and it’s wonderful.

• Conceptual and theatrical, with Sabbath vibes

• For fans of Sleep, King Gizzard, and Swans

• First pressing, limited quantities

Pre-order it here.

Sault – 10 + Acts of Faith Vinyl LPs

Mysterious UK collective Sault blesses us with two more soul-drenched, politically charged records. If you know, you know.

• 10 leans into hypnotic funk and Afrobeat

• Acts of Faith is spiritual, cinematic soul

• Rare physical releases from one of the most elusive bands out

Secure both while you can.

Sufjan Stevens – Carrie & Lowell (10th Anniversary Indie Exclusive Violet Color) Vinyl LP

Sufjan’s heartbreaking masterpiece turns ten. This exclusive violet vinyl pressing of Carrie & Lowellcaptures its intimate beauty in the way it was meant to be heard.

• Raw, minimal, and devastatingly beautiful

• Anniversary edition includes bonus material

• Indie-exclusive color for collectors

Get your copy before it's gone.

Tee Lopes – Metal Slug Tactics (Original Soundtrack) (Orange Color) Vinyl LP

From the composer behind Sonic Mania comes this adrenaline-pumping video game soundtrack for Metal Slug Tactics. Explosive, retro, and funky as hell.

• Orange vinyl with pixel-art inspired sleeve

• For fans of VGM, synthwave, and arcade nostalgia

• Tee Lopes delivers again

Press start and pre-order here.

Too Short – Short Dog’s In The House (Blue & Ruby Color) Vinyl LP

West Coast OG Too Short’s classic Short Dog’s In The House is reissued in a slick blue and ruby color variant. Classic Bay Area vibes on full display.

• Includes "The Ghetto" and other Too Short anthems

• Collector’s color vinyl edition

• A must for hip-hop historians

Snag it here.

Ty Segall – Possession Vinyl LP

Ty Segall returns to the fuzz throne with Possession, a psych-rock freakout that finds him at his heaviest and most hypnotic. Fuzzed-out guitars and surreal lyrics galore.

• Heavy garage psych with a cinematic edge

• Ty at his most experimental yet accessible

• First pressing—grab it before it’s gone

Shop this ripper at Good Taste Records.

Various – Blonde on a Bum Trip (Original Soundtrack) (Clear & Orange Swirl Color) Vinyl LP

This obscure 1968 psych film gets an official soundtrack release—finally. Groovy garage rock, fuzzed-out instrumentals, and pure cult cinema vibes.

• Rare as hell soundtrack finally sees the light

• Clear & orange swirl makes it even trippier

• A true gem for psych heads and collectors

Order this underground classic here.

May 30, 2025, isn’t just a good release day—it’s a full-blown vinyl celebration. From funk-fueled rarities and influential reissues to vibrant new voices in indie and hip-hop, this drop spans decades and genres in the best way. Whether you're here for nostalgia, crate-digger cred, or new wave discovery, there’s a record with your name on it.

Keep the needle down, and don’t forget to check Good Taste Records for all the latest arrivals, exclusives, and pre-orders. Until next spin—stay waxed and relaxed.