Top 5 Black Friday Record Store Day Releases

Black Friday has long marked the start of the holiday shopping season, but for vinyl enthusiasts, it’s also a day to celebrate music and support local businesses. Since its inception, Record Store Day Black Friday has been a beacon for independent stores, shining a light on the unique gifts you can find while supporting your community.

Here in Miami, we’ve partnered with Technique Records to bring you the ultimate guide to the top five RSD releases for 2024. These exclusive titles make perfect gifts for the music lover in your life—or for yourself. Let’s dive into this year’s must-haves!
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**1. Echo & The Bunnymen - The Killing Moon (12" Single)**

This classic track, often hailed as the pinnacle of ‘80s alternative rock, celebrates its 40th anniversary with an exclusive 12” release. The ethereal original and its haunting All Night Version are pressed for the first time since the single’s original debut.

Why It’s Hot: It’s Ian McCulloch’s self-proclaimed "greatest song ever written," now paired with premium packaging and nostalgic appeal.

**2. Garbage - copy/paste (LP)**

Garbage’s copy/paste pays tribute to musical icons like David Bowie, The Velvet Underground, and Patti Smith. This RSD exclusive includes a brand-new track, reimagined classics, and a striking color vinyl housed in a gatefold package.

Why It’s Hot: A curated homage from one of alternative rock’s most iconic bands, it’s a journey through influences with a touch of Garbage’s signature style.

**3. Stone Temple Pilots - Purple Rarities (LP)**

Celebrate 30 years of Purple with this vinyl debut of rarities from the album’s Super Deluxe Edition. Featuring early versions of “Interstate Love Song” and “Meat Plow,” this release is a nostalgic dive into the heart of ‘90s alt-rock.

Why It’s Hot: Exclusive unreleased material from one of the most influential bands of their era, pressed for vinyl lovers.

**4. Morphine - B-Sides and Otherwise (LP)**

Morphine’s moody, baritone-led alt-rock gets a special vinyl treatment with this collection of B-sides and rare tracks. Spanning 1993–1997, this LP showcases the band’s depth beyond their studio albums.

Why It’s Hot: A first-time vinyl release that captures the essence of Morphine’s innovative sound, perfect for longtime fans and curious newcomers.

**5. Sunn O))) - Black One (Deluxe Edition) (2x LP)**

For fans of experimental and black metal, Sunn O)))’s Black One gets a deluxe makeover with colored vinyl, a gatefold jacket, and an exclusive 18” x 24” poster. This groundbreaking album pushes sonic boundaries.

Why It’s Hot: A masterpiece of heavy, immersive sound, packaged beautifully for collectors.

**Bonus Pick: Explosions in the Sky & Steve Jablonsky - Lone Survivor Original Soundtrack (2x LP)**

Pressed on camouflage-colored vinyl, this RSD First release combines the sweeping post-rock soundscapes of Explosions in the Sky with Steve Jablonsky’s cinematic intensity.

Why It’s Hot: A stunning blend of plaintive melodies and pounding crescendos that evoke the emotional gravity of the Lone Survivor film.

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