On Saturday, April 16, music-lovers everywhere will flood the local record stores to get their hands on a copy of a limited-edition release. Record Store Day 2016 is upon us, and everyone from the likes of the legendary David Bowie to Justin Bieber is in on the action. The full list of RSD releases features hundreds of colorful vinyls, vintage re-releases and inventive remixes, but to make it easy, we compiled a list of 10 coveted titles you’ll definitely want to check out.
1. David Bowie
Limited to 7,500 copies, the exclusive 50th anniversary release of this vinyl is sure to be one of the most sought after purchases of the day. In addition to the six track EP of I Dig Everything—The Pye Singles 1966, there will be two other Bowie releases this year including a special 7-inch picture disk of TVC15 and a picture disk of the 1970 album, The Man Who Sold the World.
2. BØRNS
Recorded live at KCRW, this Record Store Day release is one you’ll be dying to get your hands on. It features BØRNS performing acoustic versions of songs from the Dopamine album, including “Emerald Pools,” “Past Lives,” and “Electric Love,” on 12” colored vinyl.
3. CHVRCHES
This six track LP features remixes from CHVRCHES latest album, Every Open Eye. The release features three singles: “Leave A Trace,” “Empty Threat,” and “Clearest Blue,” reinterpreted and remixed by some of the hottest producers from around the world, including Four Tet, Goldroom, Big Wild, KDA, Gryffin and Whyt Noyz. Get in line early to get your hands on one of the limited 5,000 copies.
4. Mac DeMarco
This 16-song LP gives listeners an intimate view into the world of Mac DeMarco, and is built upon foundations of infectious pop melodies. The collection of songs showcases the artist at his most vulnerable, and will have fans fighting to get their hands on a copy of one of the limited 1,000 copies.
5. Wolf Alice
Ellie Roswell of Wolf Alice said that the band never had the chance to give Leaving You a physical release, so they chose Record Store Day to make it happen. The release includes the track, “White Leather” and artwork created by Eden Sailor. But get it fast, as it is limited to 1,500 copies.
6. Star Wars
Awaken the force with this limited edition picture disc featuring an image of the iconic spacecraft, The Millennium Falcon, and two of The Force Awakens’ most popular tracks, “March of the Resistance” and “Rey’s Theme.” This release is sure to be a favorite among Star Wars fans and vinyl junkies alike.
7. Twenty-One Pilots
This 7” black vinyl is part of the series of Record Store Day’s “Disquaire Day,” which honors the musical solidarity between the United States and France. The limited edition release contains unreleased live tracks recorded at the Fox Theater and is limited to 7,500 copies.
8. Walk The Moon
Recorded live at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, this release attempts to capture the energy and excitement of a live Walk The Moon concert. Pressed as a double vinyl set, it features the chart-topping single, “Shut Up and Dance,” along with other fan favorites, “Anna Sun,” “Work This Body” and “Different Colors.” Limited to 4,000 copies, the release is sure to be a popular purchase of the day.
9. Outkast
With 2016 marking the 20th anniversary of Outkast’s platinum selling album, ATLines, Outkast is making a comeback with this Record Store Day release of the first single, “Elevators (Me & You).” The 10” alien-green, glow-in-the-dark vinyl is one you’ll have to see to believe, but getting in line early will be well worth it to get your hands on one of the limited 5,000 copies.
10. The Weeknd
If you love a good remix, then The Weeknd’s Record Store day release is for you. Pressed on a 12” vinyl and limited to 4,000 copies, the release features remixes of the track, “The Hills” by Eminem and Nicki Minaj.
A junior studying journalism and music business at the University of Georgia, Camren spends her time procrastinating under the discover tab on Spotify and taking pictures of her dog. After spending the summer abroad, she has a remarkable appreciation for good gelato, cheap wine and British accents. With favorites like Simon and Garfunkel, Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay and Moon Taxi, she is open to a variety of musical genres and is a connoisseur of any and all music festivals. In her spare time you can find her binge watching her latest obsession on Netflix or dreaming of ways to meet and marry John Krasinski.