9 Classic Vinyl Artists Dropping Exclusive Releases for Record Store Day 2024

This year, Record Store Day falls on April 20, 2024. Many ’60s and ’70s classic rock artists that can be heard on Classic Vinyl (Ch. 26) — including The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, and The Doors — are releasing limited new vinyl pressings to commemorate the special music holiday.

Since 2007, Record Store Day has celebrated independently-owned, real, live, physical indie record stores around the world, with vinyl and CD releases and other promotional products made exclusively to be sold on the day. Find participating record stores near you at https://recordstoreday.com/Venues.

Types of Record Store Day releases include “RSD Exclusives,” which are physically released only at indie record stores, and “RSD FIRST,” which are found first at indie record stores but may be released to other retailers or web-stores in the future. Only a small number of each pressing are available, making Record Store Day releases a true treasure hunt for music fans and record collectors.

The Beatles – Limited Edition RSD3 Turntable + Four Singles

In a “mini” celebration of The Beatles’ historic “Ed Sullivan” appearances 60 years ago, get one of 2,300 RSD exclusive bundles, including a revamped mini-turntable and 3″ records for four of the songs they played on that explosive television moment. Each 3″ single also sold separately.

The Beatles Limited Edition RSD3 Turntable
Format: Turntable with four 3″ records
Release Type: RSD Exclusive
Quantity: 2300

“Til There Was You”
Formate: 3″ Record
Release Type: RSD Exclusive
Quantity: 1500

“She Loves You”
Format: 3″ Record
Release Type: RSD Exclusive
Quantity: 1500

“I Want To Hold Your Hand”
Format: 3″ Record
Release Type: RSD Exclusive
Quantity: 1500

“I Saw Her Standing There”
Format: 3″ Record
Release Type: RSD Exclusive
Quantity: 1500

David Bowie – “WAITING IN THE SKY (BEFORE THE STARMAN CAME TO EARTH)”

To mark what would have been David Bowie’s 77th birthday, Parlophone Records is releasing a very special David Bowie limited vinyl LP, “WAITING IN THE SKY (BEFORE THE STARMAN CAME TO EARTH).”

The album is taken from the Trident Studios 1/4” stereo tapes dated December 15, 1971, which were created for the then provisional tracklisting for what would become “THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS” album. The tracklisting for “WAITING IN THE SKY (BEFORE THE STARMAN CAME TO EARTH)” runs differently from the “ZIGGY STARDUST” album and features four songs that didn’t make the final album.

“WAITING IN THE SKY (BEFORE THE STARMAN CAME TO EARTH)”
Format: LP
Release Type: RSD Exclusive
Quantity: 8000

The Doors – “Live at Konserthuset, Stockholm”

The Doors’ “Live at Konserthuset, Stockholm” LP box set features a live radio broadcast from September 20, 1968, which has never before received an official release. The comprehensive set includes rare live performances of “Mack The Knife,” “Love Street,” and “You’re Lost Little Girl” during their infamous 1968 European Tour with Jefferson Airplane.

“Live at Konserthuset, Stockholm”
Format: LP Box Set
Release Type: RSD Exclusive
Quantity: 6000

Fleetwood Mac – “Rumours”

The band’s 21x platinum-certified 1977 album arrives on picture disc for the very first time. “Rumours” became Fleetwood Mac’s most celebrated album and one of the best-selling albums of all time. Featuring the hit singles “Dreams,” “The Chain,” “Go Your Own Way,” and “Don’t Stop.”

“Rumours”
Format: LP Picture Disc
Release Type: RSD Exclusive
Quantity: 7500

George Harrison – “Wonderwall Music” and “Electronic Sound”

Dark Horse Records and Record Store Day have partnered to release limited Zoetrope picture disc pressings of George Harrison’s entire studio album catalog. The first two titles in the RSD exclusive series are “Wonderwall Music” and “Electronic Sound.” Each unit is individually numbered in silver foil and includes an insert reproducing the original artwork.

“Electronic Sound (Zoetrope Picture Disc)”
Format: LP Picture Disc
Release Type: RSD Exclusive
Quantity: 3400

“Wonderwall Music (Zoetrope Picture Disc)”
Format: LP Picture Disc
Release Type: RSD Exclusive
Quantity: 3400

John Lennon – “Mind Games EP”

This new, exclusive, limited-edition four-track 12” EP release serves as a teaser to the forthcoming “Ultimate Edition” anniversary release of the “Mind Games” album, coming later this year in a collection of incredible new formats. This extremely limited-edition EP sets the tone for what will be an extraordinary year for the music and legacy of John Lennon. Offered in two color variants: a luminous glow-in-the-dark 140g color vinyl or a 180g black vinyl version for Record Store Day 2024.

“Mind Games EP (Black)”
Format: EP
Release Type: RSD First
Quantity: TBD

“Mind Games EP (Color)”
Format: EP
Release Type: RSD First
Quantity: TBD

The Rolling Stones – “Live at Racket, NYC”

“Live At Racket, NYC” features seven tracks The Rolling Stones performed at the intimate launch event on October 19, 2023, with debut live performances of “Angry,” “Bite My Head Off,” “Whole Wide World,” and “Sweet Sounds of Heaven (with Lady Gaga).” Previously only available as a bonus disc on the two-CD live edition of “Hackney Diamonds,” the band’s first studio album of new material since 2005, “Live at Racket, NYC” is available on 180g heavyweight solid white vinyl for Record Store Day 2024.

“Live at Racket, NYC”
Format: LP
Release Type: RSD First
Quantity: 7000

Linda Ronstadt – The “Asylum” Albums

This four-LP box set features all of Linda’s ’70s “Asylum” albums, including “Don’t Cry Now” (1973), “Prisoner In Disguise” (1975), “Hasten Down The Wind” (1976), and “Simple Dreams” (1977). The first album, “Don’t Cry Now,” celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023.

The “Asylum” Albums (1973-1977)
Format: 4 x LP
Release Type: RSD Exclusive
Quantity: 3500

Ringo Starr – “Crooked Boy”

The 12″ EP — pressed on custom black and white marble vinyl — features the tracks “February Sky”, “Adeline,” “Gonna Need Someone,” and “Crooked Boy”

“Crooked Boy”
Format: EP
Release Type: RSD Exclusive
Quantity: 2000