The Big Drop Before RSD Black Friday - November 21, 2025

This is the big one as we start to prepare for RSD Black Friday releases next week, here is a TASTE of vinyl coming on November 21, 2025. It’s stacked with legendary reissues, anniversary editions, cult classics, hip-hop masterpieces, city pop icons, shoegaze essentials, modern indie favorites, and some of the most collectible colored variants dropping this season. If you dig good music—and especially if you collect wax—you’re going to find something here worth adding to your shelf.

Let’s break down the standout releases.

Borns – Dopamine Vinyl LP

• One of the strongest indie-pop debuts of the 2010s

• Lush, dreamy synth-pop perfect for analog listening

• Never stays in stock long—high collector interest

Busta Rhymes – Genesis Vinyl LP

Busta Rhymes – The Coming (Silver Red Marble Color) Vinyl LP

Busta Rhymes – When Disaster Strikes (25th Anniversary Silver Color) Vinyl LP

A triple-shot of essential 90s and early-2000s hip-hop from a rap legend.
Why They’re Worth Owning:

• Historically important albums with unreal flows

• Killer colored variants for collectors

• Audiophile-friendly remasters

Casiopea – Casiopea (Clear Orange Color) Vinyl LP

Casiopea – Mint Jams (Clear Green Color) Vinyl LP

J-fusion royalty, finally back in circulation.
Why They’re Worth Owning:

• Some of the best fusion musicians on the planet

• Stunning color variants

• Mint Jams is widely considered one of the greatest live fusion albums ever

Chance The Rapper – Acid Rap (10th Anniversary Complete Edition) Vinyl LP

A milestone mixtape that shaped 2010s hip-hop.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Full version with additional tracks

• A historic release in modern hip-hop

• Essential for collectors of the Chicago scene

Charles Bradley – Changes Vinyl LP

Soul revival at its finest—an emotional powerhouse.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Bradley’s vocals shine on vinyl

• One of the decade’s most beloved soul albums

• Heartfelt, timeless energy

Coco Jones – Why Not More? (More) (Women In Vinyl Light Sky Color) Vinyl LP

Modern R&B excellence with a collector-focused variant.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• A rising star’s breakthrough moment

• Beautiful pressing from the Women in Vinyl series

• Smooth, soulful, and future-forward

Conway the Machine, Conductor Williams – Conductor Machine (Purple Galaxy Color) Vinyl LP

Griselda fans, rejoice.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Top-tier underground hip-hop

• Conductor’s signature production + Conway’s bars

• Rare variant destined for high resale

Descendents – I Don't Want To Grow Up (Banana Peel Color / Punk Note Edition / Standard)

Multiple variants for one of punk’s most iconic albums.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Essential early pop-punk blueprint

• Rare and eye-catching variants

• This record never stops influencing bands

Dijon – Baby (Clear Color / Silver Color) Vinyl LP

Minimal, intimate indie R&B with gorgeous colorways.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• One of the most unique modern soundscapes

• Perfect for late-night listening

• Collectible dual-variant drop

Guns N' Roses – Live Era '87–'93 (Deluxe Edition) Vinyl LP

A monumental document of GNR’s prime.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Audiophile-grade pressing

• Essential for rock collectors

• High-energy live performances

Hayley Williams – Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party (Highlighter Yellow Color) Vinyl LP

An indie-pop curveball from a modern alt icon.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Vibrant music paired with vibrant vinyl

• A standout creative era for Williams

• Eye-catching for any display shelf

Jeff Buckley – Grace (180g) Vinyl LP

Jeff Buckley – Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk (Canadian Import) Vinyl LP

Masterpieces from one of music’s greatest lost talents.
Why They’re Worth Owning:

• Warm, rich, emotional vocal recordings

• 180g audiophile pressing for Grace

• Sketches imports always sell out fast

Justin Bieber – Swag Vinyl LP

A pop-era time capsule now pressed for collectors.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• A nostalgic throwback for 2010s fans

• First-time or rare pressing

• Pop culture collectors will jump on this

Kikagaku Moyo – Forest of Lost Children / House in the Tall Grass / Self-titled (Indie Exclusive)

Psychedelic rock perfection from one of Japan’s most beloved modern bands.
Why They’re Worth Owning:

• All three albums are cult classics

• Pressings are always limited

• Psychedelia, folk, drone, experimental bliss

LSD and The Search For God – Heaven Is A Place (Deluxe Edition) / Self-Titled

Shoegaze fans can’t miss these.
Why They’re Worth Owning:

• Beautifully hazy, distortion-drenched atmosphere

• Highly collectible color variants

• Perfect for fans of Slowdive or My Bloody Valentine

Masayoshi Takanaka – The Rainbow Goblins (Clear Purple Color) Vinyl LP

City pop & jazz-fusion royalty.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• One of Takanaka’s most imaginative albums

• Gorgeous pressing

• Japanese fusion collectors will jump on this instantly

Minor Threat – Minor Threat (7") / Out of Step

Foundational hardcore punk.
Why They’re Worth Owning:

• Absolutely essential recordings

• High-quality new pressings

• Influential beyond genre

Oneohtrix Point Never – Tranquilizer (Indie Exclusive Clear / Standard)

Electronic experimentalism that pushes boundaries.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Visionary production

• Limited indie colorway

• OPN projects always rise in value

Orbital – Beginner’s Guide (Best Of) Vinyl LP

A perfect intro to British electronic legends.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Loaded with classic tracks

• Great pressing for DJ setups

• Essential for electronic vinyl heads

Portishead – Dummy (180g) / Third Vinyl LP

Two essentials of the trip-hop world.
Why They’re Worth Owning:

• Dummy is a top-50-all-time vinyl album

• Third is a darker, bolder evolution

• Audiophile-grade pressings

Rosalía – Lux (Crystal Clear Color) Vinyl LP

A boundary-pushing pop visionary.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Beautiful clear pressing

• Rosalía continues to redefine global pop

• Perfect for modern vinyl collectors

Shygirl – Alias (5th Anniversary) (Light Pink Color) Vinyl EP

Hyperpop meets club culture.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Limited anniversary drop

• Light pink variant looks stunning

• Perfect for experimental pop fans

Sky Ferreira – Night Time, My Time (Iridescent Green Color) Vinyl LP

One of the most beloved indie-pop albums of the 2010s.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Highly sought-after on vinyl

• Stunning iridescent color

• Cult-classic energy

Snarky Puppy – Somni Vinyl LP

Modern fusion maestros return with another deep-cut adventure.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Incredible musicianship

• Audiophile mix

• Essential for jazz fusion fans

The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico Vinyl LP

One of the most influential albums in history.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• A record every collection needs

• Beautiful mastering

• Iconic Andy Warhol art

Turnstile – Glow On Vinyl LP

The modern hardcore classic.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Genre-defying, energetic, essential

• Perfect vinyl sequencing

• One of the most important rock albums of the 2020s

Various – Minyo Groove 1963–1979 (Japanese Folk x Funk x Rock Compilation)

A crate-digger’s dream.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Rare grooves from Japan’s underground

• Perfect for DJs

• Beautifully curated

Various – Techno Kayō Vol. 1 – Japanese Techno Pop (1981–1989)

Essential early electronic and techno-pop history.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Great introduction to techno kayō

• Rare tracks you won’t find elsewhere

• Must-own for Japanese electronic collectors

Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun (Crystal Clear Color) Vinyl LP

Modern pop brilliance with a shimmering clear pressing.
Why It’s Worth Owning:

• Zara at her best

• Stunning collectible variant

• Perfect for pop fans

This November 21 vinyl drop is absolutely loaded—spanning punk, hip-hop, indie, electronic, J-fusion, city pop, experimental, and classic rock. Whether you want to fill gaps in your collection or chase fresh, limited-color variants, this release day is easily one of the strongest of the year.