Record Store Day’s Black Friday LPs Include Neil Young and Queen
Neil Young and Queen are among the classic rockers who will have special releases coming out on Record Store Day's Black Friday celebration next month.
Young's 1992 album, Harvest Moon, will get a special double-LP release for its 25th anniversary, while Queen's 1977 single "We Will Rock You" / "We Are the Champions" sees a 12" vinyl release for its 40th.
Also due on Nov. 24 are exclusive and limited-edition records by Blue Oyster Cult (Rarities Vol. 1 [1969-1976]), Cheap Trick (Christmas Christmas), the Doors (Absolutely Live) and Rush ("Closer to the Heart").
We've highlighted the classic rock-related releases below, but you can see the full list of Record Store Day Black Friday 2017's releases at the official site.
While April's flagship event is Record Store Day's best bet for snagging some hard-to-find vinyl, the November day-long sale is boasting plenty of exclusive items for collectors this year. There's approximately 100 different releases available – from 12-inch picture discs and 7-inch vinyl to multi-LP sets and colored vinyl – including some holiday-related releases you don't usually see in the spring.
Record Store Day Black Friday 2017 Classic Rock Releases
Anthrax
Carry On Wayward Son
Format: 12" Picture Disc
Chuck Berry
The London Chuck Berry Sessions
Format: LP
Big Star's Third Live
Big Star's Third Live Stroke It Noel: Big Star's Third Live in Concert
Format: 2 x LP
Blue Oyster Cult
Rarities Vol. 1 (1969-1976)
Format: 2 x LP
Tommy Bolin
Energy
Format: LP
The Byrds
You Movin'/Boston
Format: 7" Vinyl
Cheap Trick
Christmas Christmas
Format: LP
Dimebag Darrell
The Hitz
Format: 12" Vinyl
The Doors
Absolutely Live
Format: 2 x LP
Jerry Garcia and Howard Wales
Side Trips, Volume One
Format: 2 x LP
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead Records Collection
Format: 5 x LP
Janis Joplin
Greatest Hits
Format: LP
Greg Lake
"I Believe In Father Christmas"
Format: 10" Vinyl
Paul McCartney/Holidays Rule/The Decemberists
"Wonderful Christmastime"/"Jesus Christ" (GREEN)
Format: 7" Vinyl
Paul McCartney/Holidays Rule/Norah Jones
"Wonderful Christmastime"/"Peace" (RED)
Format: 7" Vinyl
Gram Parsons & The Fallen Angels
Live 1973 Featuring Emmylou Harris
Format: LP
Iggy Pop
New Values
Format: LP
Procol Harum
The One & Only One
Format: 10" Vinyl
Queen
We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You
Format: 12" Vinyl
Raspberries
Pop Art Live
Format: 3 x LP
Lou Reed and Kris Kristofferson
The Bottom Line Archive Series: In Their Own Words: With Vin Scelsa
Format: LP Picture Disc
Rush
Closer To The Heart
Format: 7" Vinyl
Ravi Shankar
Portrait of Genius
Format: LP
Southside Johnny
Southside Johnny: Detour Ahead - The Music of Billie Holiday
Format: LP
Sparks
Check Out Time 11AM
Format: 7" Vinyl
Yusuf/Cat Stevens
The Laughing Apple
Format: LP Picture Disc
Tangerine Dream
Electronic Meditation
Format: LP
Roger Taylor
Journey's End
Format: 10" Vinyl
Toto
Hold The Line/Alone
Format: 10" Picture Disc
Turtles
Turtles '66
Format: LP
The United States of America
The United States of America
Format: LP
Utopia
A Different P.O.V.
Format: 12" Vinyl
The Winery Dogs
Dog Years, Live in Santiago
Format: 3 x LP
Neil Young
Harvest Moon
Format: 2 x LP
Frank Zappa
Lumpy Gravy b/w Primordial
Format: 12" Vinyl
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