Record Store Day 2026 Brings Exclusive Music Releases

From Pink Floyd to Bruce Springsteen, this year's event offers a trove of rare and remastered live albums.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:00pm

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Record Store Day 2026 is set to feature over 350 exclusive music releases, including live albums from legendary artists like Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen, and The Who. Some of the highly anticipated drops include a 4-LP set of Pink Floyd's 1975 Los Angeles concert, a 5-LP collection of Bruce Springsteen's 2024 return to Asbury Park, and a 4-LP box set of the solo albums from Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

Why it matters

Record Store Day has become a crucial annual event for independent music retailers, driving foot traffic and sales during a challenging time for physical media. The exclusive releases cater to the passionate collector base of vinyl enthusiasts, providing rare and remastered content that music fans can only obtain by visiting their local record stores.

The details

Some of the notable Record Store Day 2026 releases include: a 12-inch zoetrope picture disc of Peter Gabriel's 'Sledgehammer', a pink and green splatter vinyl of a previously bootlegged 1978 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers concert, and a 2-LP version of The Who's 1966 album 'A Quick One' with bonus material. Legendary artists like Brian Wilson and Pink Floyd are also contributing live performance collections to the event.

  • Record Store Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Pink Floyd

The iconic British rock band known for albums like 'The Dark Side of the Moon' and 'The Wall'.

Bruce Springsteen

The legendary American singer-songwriter and his E Street Band, known for hits like 'Born to Run' and 'Dancing in the Dark'.

The Who

The influential English rock band behind classic songs like 'Won't Get Fooled Again' and 'Baba O'Riley'.

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The takeaway

This year's Record Store Day offerings cater to the passionate collector base of vinyl enthusiasts, providing rare and remastered content from some of music's most iconic artists. The exclusive releases highlight the continued importance of independent record stores as hubs for music discovery and community.