Robert Plant, Neil Young and John Lennon Headline Record Store Day Rock Releases

Exclusive vinyl from classic rock icons among the top offerings for 2026's Record Store Day

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:39pm

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Exclusive releases from Robert Plant, Neil Young and John Lennon are among the top classic rock offerings for 2026's Record Store Day, set for April 18. Plant has created a new studio EP, Saving Grace: All that Glitters, while Young and the Chrome Hearts will release a live album, and Sean Ono Lennon has overseen a collection of reimagined takes on his father John's Plastic Ono Band-era ballad "Love."

Why it matters

Record Store Day has become an annual celebration of independent music retail, with a focus on exclusive and limited-edition vinyl releases that draw music fans to local shops. The inclusion of classic rock icons like Plant, Young and Lennon underscores the enduring popularity of the genre and the continued importance of physical music formats like vinyl.

The details

Plant's Saving Grace: All that Glitters EP features four new tracks from his musical collaboration with Suzi Dian, with only 3,500 limited-edition copies available. Young and the Chrome Hearts' Live Album will be issued as a 2LP clear vinyl package with an exclusive lyric poster, limited to 6,900 copies in the U.S. Love: Meditation Mixes, overseen by Sean Ono Lennon, features nine reimagined takes on his father John's Plastic Ono Band-era ballad "Love," limited to 4,500 copies.

  • Record Store Day 2026 is set for April 18.

The players

Robert Plant

English singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the lead singer of the rock band Led Zeppelin.

Neil Young

Canadian singer-songwriter, musician and activist, known for his work in folk, rock, and other genres.

John Lennon

English singer, songwriter, and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as a founding member of the rock band The Beatles.

Sean Ono Lennon

American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, the son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

Suzi Dian

English singer-songwriter who has collaborated with Robert Plant on his recent Saving Grace album.

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The takeaway

The inclusion of classic rock icons like Plant, Young and Lennon in the 2026 Record Store Day lineup underscores the enduring popularity of the genre and the continued importance of physical music formats like vinyl in an era of streaming dominance.