Record Store Day has just unveiled an extensive lineup of exclusive releases for this year’s event, and we?ve curated a comprehensive list of all the standout rock and metal titles to simplify your search. This year?s offerings encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from classic rock and progressive rock to death metal, drone, grunge, and alternative genres. No matter your musical preference, there?s a treasure trove of vinyl waiting for every enthusiast.

Whether you are a lifelong collector or a new fan, be sure to explore the exciting releases that await on this special day.

Key Date for Music Lovers: Record Store Day 2025

Mark your calendars! Record Store Day is set to take place on April 12, 2025. This annual event is a celebration of independent record shops and the music we love. It?s a day when fans can discover unique releases, meet fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of local record stores.

Discovering Participating Record Stores Made Easy

Looking to find a participating record store near you? The official Record Store Day website features an easy-to-navigate list of all participating shops. You can search for locations globally, using a map or by entering your city, state, zip code, or even your favorite record store?s name.

It?s important to note that while many stores participate, ?Record Store Day does not provide or sell the exclusive releases to these locations directly. Each independent store makes its own purchasing decisions, which means that inventory will vary from one store to another.? This indicates that not every store will carry all titles, and many are available in limited quantities.

Explore the Exciting Rock and Metal Releases for Record Store Day 2025

Among the hundreds of special releases celebrating Record Store Day, we have meticulously compiled a list of the must-have rock and metal albums you should keep an eye out for this year. Whether you’re a fan of heavy riffs or melodic tunes, there?s an album that?s sure to resonate with you. Dive into the list below to discover the titles that will be available.

Rock and Metal Releases: A – D

A Day to Remember, Attack of the Killer B-Sides (10″ EP)
The B52’s, The B52’s (LP Picture Disc)
Better Than Ezra, How Does Your Garden Grow? (2 x LP)
Black Sabbath, The Eternal Idol (LP)
Black Stone Cherry, This is Black Stone Cherry’s RSD album, The band really likes it. (LP, CD)
Blue Cheer, Junk (LP)
Blur, The Magic Whip (LP)
David Bowie, Ready, Set, Go! (Live, Riverside Studios ’03) (2 x LP, CD)
Carcass, Necroticism – Descanting the Insalubrious (LP)
Collective Soul, Blender (LP)
The Cure, The Head on the Door (LP Picture Disc)
Dead Sara, Ain’t It Tragic (LP)
Deicide, Once Upon the Cross (30th Anniversary) (LP)
The Dictators, D.F.F.D. (LP)
Dokken, Beast From the East (Live) (2 x LP)
The Doors, Strange Days 1967 – A Work in Progress (LP)

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Rock and Metal Releases: E – H

Earth, Hex (20th Anniversary Edition) (2 x LP)
Fields of the Nephilim, Fallen (2 x LP)
Fleetwood Mac, Fleetwood Mac (LP Picture Disc)
Flotsam & Jetsam, High (LP)
Peter Gabriel, OVO (2 x LP)
Liam Gallagher, Acoustic Sessions (LP)
Jerry Garcia Band, Don’t Let Go: Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco – May 21, 1976 (4 x LP)
David Gilmour, Between Two Points (12″ vinyl)
Goblin, L’altro Inferno/The other Hell – O.S.T. (LP)
Grateful Dead, On a Back Porch Vol. 1 (LP)
George Harrison/Beck, “Be Here Now” (12″ single) *RSD Song of the Year
HIM, Join Me (12″ Picture Disc)

Rock and Metal Releases: I – L

Scott Ian, BLACK KNIGHT SWORD OF RAGE (Music From the Original Pinball Soundtrack) (LP)
The Jesus Lizard, Flux (EP)
Jet, Get Born Rarities (LP)
Jethro Tull, Songs From the Vault: 1975-1978 (2 x LP)
Elton John, Live at the Rainbow Theatre (LP)
Judas Priest, Live in Atlanta ’82 (2 x LP)
The Killers & Bruce Springsteen, Encore at the Garden (undisclosed format)
Mark Knopfler, One Take Radio Sessions (undisclosed format)
Geddy Lee, The Lost Demos (12″ single)

Rock and Metal Releases: M – P

Johnny Marr, Look Out Live! (2 x LP)
Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, “Echoes” (Live) (12″ single)
The Mission, Neverland + Bonus Tracks (2 x LP)
Joni Mitchell, Live 1976 (3 x LP)
Mark Morton, Without the Pain (LP)
Motley Crue, “Smokin’ In the Boys Room” / “Home Sweet Home” (undisclosed format)
Nektar, Remember the Future (50th Anniversary Remix) (LP)
Oasis, Time Flies… 1994 – 2009 (4 x LP)
Papa Roach, “Leave a Light on (Talk the Dark Away)” (12″ vinyl)
Pixies, Bossanova / Trompe Le Mode – Live From Europe 2023 (2 x LP)
Public Image Limited, First Issue (US Version) (undisclosed format)

Rock and Metal Releases: Q – T

Queen, De Lane Lea Demos (undisclosed format)
Rage Against the Machine, Live on Tour 1993 (2 x LP)
Ramones, Loco Live (undisclosed format)
Lou Reed, Metal Machine Music (2 x LP)
The Replacements, L.P. (2 x LP)
The Replacements, Tim (2 x LP)
The Residents, Leftovers Again?! Again?!? (AGAIN?!?!) Volume 3 (LP)
Rise Against, Nod (7″ vinyl)
The Rolling Stones, Out of Our Heads (US) (LP)
Royel Otis, Nachville Sessions (10″ EP)
Todd Rundgren, Initiation (2 x LP)
Todd Rundgren, The Arena Tour Live (2 x LP)
Saxon, Wheels of Steel (45th Anniversary Edition) (2 x LP)
Skinlab, Bound, Gagged and Blindfolded (2 x LP)
Sly & The Family Stone, The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967 (LP)
Soul Asylum, After the Flood: Live From the Grand Forks Prom, June 28, 1997 (2 x LP)
Starship, “We Built This City” (12″ Picture Disc)
Sting, Sting 3.0 Live (2 x LP)
Stone Temple Pilots, Live in New Haven 1994 (2 x LP)
The Struts, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” (7″ single)
Sunn O))), Oracle (LP)
Sweet, Desolation Boulevard – 50th Anniversary (Live & Demos) (LP)
The Sword, Warp Riders (15th Anniversary Edition) (LP)
T. Rex, Bolan B-Sides (undisclosed format)
Talking Heads, Live on Tour (undisclosed format)
Teenage Bottlerocket, Total: 20th Anniversary Edition (LP)
Terrorizer, World Downfall (LP)
Tesla, Real 2 Reel Vol 2 (undisclosed format)
Thin Lizzy, Jailbreak (Alternate Version) (LP)
The 13th Floor Elevators, Houstin Music Theatre, Live 1967 (LP)
Toad the Wet Sprocket, Welcome Home: Live at the Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara 1991 (2 x LP)
Frank Turner, Positive Songs for Negative People (10th Anniversary Edition) (2 x LP)

Rock and Metal Releases: U – Z

Eddie Vedder, “Save It For Later” / “Room at the Top” (12″ single)
The Verve, Voyager 1 (undisclosed format)
Roger Waters, The Dark Side of the Moon Redux (Live) (LP)
Scott Weiland, “I Know It’s Too Late” (7″ single)
Anne Wilson, REBEL (Live From Lexington) (LP)
Ronnie Wood, Live at Electric Ladyland (LP)
Yes, Live at the Rainbow, London, England 12/16/1972 (3 x LP)
Yungblud, “When We Die (Can We Still Get High?)” (7″ Single)