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Record Store Day: 170 Exclusive Vinyl Releases Await

10/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Record Store Day Black Friday on November 28 will offer over 170 exclusive vinyl releases to celebrate independent record stores.
Bob Dylan's The Original Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan is restored with previously censored tracks.
Billie Eilish releases a live EP.
Fleetwood Mac's Live 1975, Led Zeppelin Trampled Underfoot reissue, and Prince Around the World in a Day: The Singles are highlighted.

History

Historical Context

Record Store Day, launched on April 19, 2008, aimed to support independent music retailers facing declining sales. By 2010, vinyl sales surged by 39%, with over 1 million records sold, highlighting a cultural shift towards physical music formats. The event features exclusive releases from artists like Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac, significantly impacting both artists and independent stores.

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Story summary

Record Store Day Black Friday on November 28 will offer over 170 exclusive vinyl releases to celebrate independent record stores.
Bob Dylan's The Original Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan is restored with previously censored tracks.
Billie Eilish releases a live EP.
Fleetwood Mac's Live 1975, Led Zeppelin Trampled Underfoot reissue, and Prince Around the World in a Day: The Singles are highlighted.

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