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New Album Releases & Arrivals May 9, 2025

Heads up, crate diggers and collectors – May 9th is stacked. Whether you're into funk, rap, indie pop, or steel-drum funk covers of classic hip-hop (yes, really), this release day is doing the most. We've got exclusive color variants, RSD 2025 drops, soundtrack gold, and long-awaited pressings that have the vinyl community buzzing. Here's a deep dive into the best vinyl releases landing this Friday.

3 Doors Down – Away From the Sun Vinyl LP
Alt-rock nostalgia is alive and well. The 2002 multi-platinum follow-up to The Better Life finally gets a long-overdue reissue on wax. With arena-sized hooks and post-grunge polish, this is 2000s radio gold that deserves a place on your shelf.

  • First time on vinyl in decades – perfect for post-grunge collectors

  • Includes hits like “Here Without You” and “When I’m Gone”

  • Great remastering that gives this rock staple a fresh sonic punch

Andre 3000 – Moving Day Vinyl LP
The follow-up to New Blue Sun, Moving Day finds André continuing his flute-forward exploration of meditative jazz and ambient soundscapes. This one’s for the heads who appreciate boundary-pushing, genre-dissolving brilliance.

  • A must-have continuation of André's artistic evolution

  • Limited edition pressing likely to vanish quickly

  • Audiophile-grade pressing for maximum immersive depth

Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – Big Crown Vaults Vol. 4 (Ocean Blue Smoke Color) Vinyl LP
The steel drum funk wizards return with another set of deep cuts, B-sides, and unreleased grooves. If Vol. 3 was your jam, this dreamy Ocean Blue Smoke pressing is essential.

  • Soulful, percussive takes on hip-hop and funk classics

  • Rare and unreleased tracks exclusive to this comp

  • Stunning colored vinyl perfect for display or deep listening

Charli XCX – Guess (Featuring Billing Ellish) (Record Store Day 2025) Vinyl LP
One of the most anticipated RSD exclusives. Charli teams up with Billie Eilish (yes, the spelling is cheeky) for a neon-pop banger that’s futuristic and instantly iconic.

  • RSD 2025 exclusive – limited quantities

  • High-concept alt-pop at its most innovative

  • A must-have for collectors of Charli and Billie’s discographies

Dexter Wansel – Time is Slipping Away (Purple Color) Vinyl LP
Philly soul meets space funk in this cosmic 1979 gem, now reissued in a lush purple colorway. Wansel’s synth-heavy production still sounds ahead of its time.

  • Features the legendary track “The Sweetest Pain”

  • Beautiful new pressing from the original masters

  • Collectible color variant that pops visually and sonically

Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR – Some Sexy Songs 4 U (Indie Exclusive Opaque Red Color) Vinyl LP
Late-night vibes, slick production, and heavy R&B flavor. This surprise collab LP brings Drake and PND back into steamy slow jam territory – on an exclusive red vinyl no less.

  • Opaque red colorway only available at indie shops

  • Includes viral single “Can’t Stay (Out Your Way)”

  • Prime material for fans of Take Care and PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO

Dwarves – How to Win Friends & Influence People Vinyl LP
Fast, filthy, and furious – the Dwarves are back. This reissue of their 2001 punk cult classic is all killer, no filler.

  • 21 tracks in under 25 minutes – punk perfection

  • Rare repress for long-time fans and collectors

  • Perfect soundtrack for chaos in your living room

Girls of the Internet – When I Was Lost, I Found Myself Vinyl LP
Deep house, neo-soul, and dancefloor catharsis all collide on this genre-defying UK underground release. It’s both introspective and completely danceable.

  • For fans of Moodymann, Floating Points, and Kaytranada

  • Rich, layered production on double vinyl

  • One of 2025’s sleeper hits finally gets physical love

Greg Foat – The Rituals of Infinity Vinyl LP
Jazz-fusion alchemist Greg Foat returns with cosmic textures and meditative progressions that nod to spiritual jazz and ambient synthscapes.

  • Great for fans of Alice Coltrane and Vangelis

  • Gorgeous gatefold packaging with liner notes

  • Limited pressing that’s bound to become a collector's gem

Kali Uchis – Sincerely (Indie Exclusive Tiger Eye Brown & Pink Color Vinyl LPs)
Kali’s latest LP is a bilingual, genre-blurring masterstroke of dreamy pop and Latin soul. Whether you snag the Tiger Eye Brown indie exclusive or the Pink variant, this is one for the rotation.

  • Two stunning color options for collectors

  • Features collabs with Bad Bunny, Tyler, The Creator, and Rosalía

  • Already hailed as one of her strongest records to date

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Laminated Denim (Lucky Rainbow Edition) Vinyl LP
The psych-rock machine keeps churning. Laminated Denim is all about extended jams and hypnotic grooves. The Lucky Rainbow pressing makes this one visually spectacular.

  • Collector’s dream with a striking rainbow variant

  • Gizzard fans know: every pressing is unique and limited

  • Perfect companion to Made in Timeland

The Last Dinner Party – Prelude to Ecstasy Vinyl LP
Hyped by critics and fans alike, this UK art-pop band’s debut LP finally gets its US vinyl drop. Think Florence + the Machine meets Roxy Music.

  • Debut full-length on gorgeous 180g vinyl

  • Includes the hit “Nothing Matters”

  • One of 2025’s best indie releases so far

Lonnie Liston Smith – Expansions: AAA Remastered Edition Vinyl LP
One of the greatest jazz-funk albums of all time gets a pristine AAA remaster. Expansions is a cornerstone for crate diggers, sample heads, and jazz fans alike.

  • Remastered from the original analog tapes

  • Includes the iconic title track “Expansions”

  • Essential for fans of spiritual jazz and cosmic grooves

Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke – Tall Tales Vinyl LP
This moody, ambient-leaning collab is everything you'd expect from a Radiohead frontman and an electronic wizard – eerie, beautiful, and totally transportive.

  • Thom Yorke’s haunting vocals over sparse, cinematic production

  • Art-house ambient that pairs well with quiet nights and headphones

  • Rare collab that bridges indie and electronic worlds

Pink Floyd – Live at Pompeii MCMLXXII Vinyl LP
Finally getting the deluxe vinyl treatment, this legendary performance in an empty Roman amphitheater is Pink Floyd at their peak – raw, immersive, and transcendent.

  • Historic performance remastered from original reels

  • Gatefold packaging with archival photos

  • Absolute must for Floyd fans and live album lovers

Röyksopp – True Electric Vinyl LP
The Norwegian duo returns with a darker, clubbier sound that brings back the Melody A.M. vibe but with modern flair. Atmospheric and pulsing.

  • For fans of modular synths, analog warmth, and sleek electronica

  • Limited edition black vinyl with foil-stamped cover

  • Killer addition to any downtempo or IDM collection

Sister Nancy – One, Two (RSD 2025) (Blue Color) Vinyl LP
This is not a drill. The reggae queen’s follow-up to Bam Bam finally gets an official reissue on blue vinyl, just in time for Record Store Day.

  • Super limited RSD 2025 pressing

  • Classic dancehall and roots cuts remastered

  • A long-lost gem from one of reggae’s first ladies

Sly & The Family Stone – Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (Original Soundtrack) Vinyl LP
This fictional biopic’s soundtrack blends classic Sly cuts with unreleased live material and covers. Funk, soul, and cultural power in one package.

  • Rare vault recordings and all-new production

  • Perfect for fans of blaxploitation soundtracks and deep funk

  • Gorgeous gatefold design with liner notes and art

Tobe Hooper & Wayne Bell – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Original Score) (Hand-Poured Black & Red) Vinyl LP
This horror score is as unsettling as the film itself. The hand-poured red-and-black wax looks like something Leatherface would spin.

  • One of horror’s most iconic soundtracks, finally reissued

  • Hand-poured vinyl for one-of-a-kind patterns

  • Creepy, experimental audio design that influenced a generation

Various – A Goofy Movie (Original Soundtrack) (White Splatter Color) Vinyl LP
Yes, Eye to Eye is on it. And yes, it’s one of the best animated movie soundtracks ever. The nostalgia here is goofy in the best way.

  • First time on vinyl – highly anticipated

  • White splatter pressing is chef’s kiss

  • ’90s Disney kids, this one’s for you

Various – Akasaka Soul Funk 1969–1977 Vinyl LP
A mind-blowing deep dive into Japan’s underground funk and soul boom. Think rare grooves, wah guitars, and analog warmth from Tokyo’s hidden crate corners.

  • Rare cuts never before released outside Japan

  • Essential for soul/funk/jazz fusion collectors

  • Killer liner notes in both English and Japanese

Various – Metal Gear Solid: The Vinyl Collection Vinyl LP
Konami’s legendary stealth-action saga gets a deluxe audiophile box set treatment. This is peak video game OST collecting.

  • Includes themes from MGS1 through MGS4

  • Beautifully designed box with custom artwork

  • Essential for Kojima and vinyl soundtrack fans

Various – Muppets: The Green Album (Spring Green Color) Vinyl LP
Rock covers of Muppets classics? Yes please. Weezer, The Fray, and OK Go all show up to pay tribute in this cult-fave 2011 release – now on eye-popping green wax.

  • Surprisingly great indie-rock tributes to Muppets hits

  • Spring green vinyl is perfect for spring/summer vibes

  • Whimsical and nostalgic – fun for the whole house

Wrapping It Up

This May 9th vinyl drop is one of the most diverse and stacked we've seen all year. Whether you're into classic soul, modern pop, punk chaos, or obscure Japanese funk, there’s something here to level up your collection. Be sure to check out these and more new vinyl arrivals at Good Taste Records – and don’t sleep on the indie exclusives and RSD 2025 gems, because they’ll be gone before you can hit “add to cart.”

Which of these are going straight to your turntable?

Coty Smith