🎧 Record Store Day 2025 Staff Picks

Record Store Day is back, and the 2025 release list is stacked. From long-lost live recordings to reimagined classics and fresh cuts from some of today’s biggest names, this year’s crate-digging is going to be epic.

To help you navigate the madness, we asked our staff to each pick their top 3 most-anticipated RSD releases. Whether you’re into golden-era hip-hop, British rock, smooth jazz, or underground fire, we've got recs that hit every corner of the shop.

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🎤 Curtis’s Picks

Curtis is locked into the rhythm section this year, bringing heat from three generations of hip-hop greats:

• Wu-Tang Clan – Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman
  A cinematic, kung-fu-flavored journey straight from the Wu-Tang chambers. Limited edition with killer artwork.

• Bun B – Return of the Trill
  Back in full form, Bun B delivers southern wisdom, soul, and trunk-rattling production on this classic LP—finally pressed for RSD 2025.

• Freddie Gibbs – You Only Die 1nce
  A hard-hitting new release from Freddie that shows off his lyrical sharpness and cold production choices. One of this year’s most anticipated hip-hop drops.

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🎸 Joe’s Picks

Joe stays true to his roots with some high-octane rock, a bit of Britpop, and a beautiful collector’s piece from a Beatle:

• Oasis – Time Flies… 1994–2009 (4xLP Colored Vinyl)
  Every Oasis single, in one place. This definitive collection gets the deluxe colored vinyl treatment it deserves.

• George Harrison – All Things Must Pass (Zoetrope Picture Disc)
  A stunning visual edition of one of George’s most essential albums. This is part of a limited series of Zoetrope picture disc pressings spanning Harrison’s entire studio catalog—a dream come true for Beatles collectors.

• Rage Against the Machine – Live On Tour 1993
  An explosive live set from the band’s early touring days. Raw energy, primal riffs, and Zack de la Rocha at his most electrifying—this is essential RATM.

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🎧 James’s Picks

James brings sleek vibes and sentimental value to his top three—anchored by a truly unforgettable live moment:

• Charli XCX – Guess (7” Vinyl)
  A limited 7” featuring Charli's ultra-catchy, neon-lit banger “Guess.” Pure pop with an edge.

• Chet Baker – Almost Blue + 2
  A tender, melancholic collection featuring “Almost Blue” and two more tracks that showcase Chet at his moody best.

• David Gilmour / Romany Gilmour – Between Two Points (12” Vinyl)
  A stunning collaboration between David Gilmour and his daughter Romany. Includes an exclusive live version recorded during Gilmour’s sold-out run at London’s Royal Albert Hall—a show James actually attended, making this one extra special.

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🎶 Ethan’s Picks

Ethan blends smooth vibes with some real grit—balancing jazz, soul, and streetwise storytelling.

• Anderson .Paak – Come Down – Single
  One of .Paak’s most infectious tracks, finally on its own RSD single. Funky, ferocious, and endlessly replayable.

• Freddie Gibbs – You Only Die 1nce
  Brand-new Gibbs that brings the bars, the beats, and the heat. Limited press and definitely one to grab early.

• Chet Baker – Almost Blue + 2
  Ethan couldn’t resist this one either—Chet’s soulful trumpet and smoky vocals never go out of style.

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📀 MJ’s Picks

MJ mixes bold storytelling, alternative emotion, and hip-hop fire into their list—deep cuts and sharp feelings included.

• Omar Apollo – Te Maldigo (7" Cobalt Vinyl)
  A Record Store Day 2025 Exclusive from the A24 film Queer, this 7” features “Te Maldigo,” written for the film and produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. A haunting, soulful stunner. MJ saw Omar Apollo live at Camp Flog Gnaw and is still riding that energy from his incredible performance.

• Rainbow Kitten Surprise – RKS (10th Anniversary Edition)
  The band’s beloved debut gets the deluxe treatment. MJ says it’s a must-have for fans of genre-bending indie with heart. Her older brother first discovered the band, and she’s been hooked ever since.

• Freddie Gibbs – You Only Die 1nce
  Gibbs makes another appearance—for good reason. It’s hard, focused, and straight to the point. MJ is also looking forward to catching Freddie Gibbs at Red Rocks in October, alongside Earl Sweatshirt and Denzel Curry—a show that's bound to be fire.

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🎶 Nikko’s Picks

Nikko dives deep into experimental sounds, psychedelic landscapes, and some global grooves that will take you on a ride:

• Goblin – L'Altro Inferno (The Other Hell) (Original Soundtrack) (Limited Clear Fuschia Colored Vinyl in Tri-Fold Sleeve)
  This soundtrack is a trip. Limited edition, clear fuschia vinyl with the haunting, atmospheric score from Goblin. A must for soundtrack and Goblin fans alike.

• Flying Lotus – Spirit Box
  Flying Lotus never misses. Expect a mix of avant-garde jazz, electronic, and experimental beats with Spirit Box. Get ready for deep, meditative vibes and mind-bending grooves.

• Thievery Corporation – The Cosmic Game
  This classic release from Thievery Corporation blends reggae, jazz, and electronica, creating a timeless record. For fans of chill beats and intricate layers of sound, this is an essential pickup.

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Want to make sure you grab these? We open at 6 AM on Saturday 4/12/25, arrive early, and don’t forget: RSD exclusives are first come, first served—and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Check out our full list of 2025 Record Store Day titles that will be going online Sunday 4/13/25 at 6 AM MST. (Whatever is leftover, that is)

Let us know your top picks in the comments or tag us with your hauls on RSD 2025!