KATSEYE, Joji, Noah Kahan & More Are Getting Special Releases for Record Store Day Black Friday

The first light of November 27th will not only bring the usual Black Friday buzz of discounted electronics; it will also crackle with the hiss of fresh vinyl pressing. In a quiet corner of a local record shop, a 12‑inch yellow disc will slide onto a turntable, its grooves echoing the live dance‑breaks of KATSEYE’s Beautiful Chaos Tour. The record, stamped with the band’s logo, will carry the spirited renditions of “Debut,” “Gnarly,” and “Gabriela” that fans heard on the road, now captured for the first time on vinyl.

KATSEYE’s new release is more than a collectible; it is a snapshot of a tour that carried the duo through cities and stages. The band’s members, Manon and Sophia, who are on hiatus, were integral to the tour’s energy. Their performances, now immortalized on 12‑inch yellow vinyl, will let listeners relive the spontaneous moments that defined the Beautiful Chaos Tour. The record’s limited edition status turns it into a badge of belonging for those who followed the tour’s rhythm.

Not far from the yellow vinyl, Joji offers a deluxe edition of Piss In The Wind. The package includes new tracks and instrumentals, providing a fresh layer to an album that already resonated with listeners worldwide. For Joji’s audience, the release is an invitation to explore the artist’s evolving soundscape, a chance to hear the music that has been shaping contemporary pop.

Noah Kahan presents two distinct offerings. A 7‑inch single features “Draw You Out,” his contribution to The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping soundtrack, while a 12‑inch EP, The Last of the Bugs, lands on 180‑gram Alpenglow vinyl. These releases showcase Kahan’s versatilityhis ability to craft cinematic pieces and intimate EPsoffering fans both nostalgia and novelty in one day.

The Record Store Day Black Friday list extends beyond these names. Holly Humberstone delivers a 7‑inch with her BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge performance of “Cruel World” alongside a cover of Harry Styles’ “Coming Up Roses.” Emerging artists keshi, CORTIS, and sombr also feature, while classics such as The Rolling Stones and George Harrison receive special editions. Even legendary acts like Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts join the celebration with anniversary pressings and unique “Shadow Album” editions.

As I walk past the shop’s display, the scent of fresh vinyl mingles with the hum of conversation. Collectors, young and old, gather around the 12‑inch yellow disc, exchanging stories of the tour’s nights. The community feels the pulse of music history being rewritten in grooves and sleeves. Each limited edition becomes a tangible link between artist and audience, a physical reminder that music, even in a digital age, thrives in shared, sensory moments.

The day promises more than bargains; it offers a curated journey through contemporary and classic sounds, all bound together by the tactile joy of vinyl. For those who value the ritual of turning a record, November 27th will be a landmark date, a day when the shelves of independent record stores become a stage for the living, breathing legacy of music.