1. Quick links
2. Editor's picks
3. FAQ
4. Shopping tips
5. How we choose
6. Why trust us
Black Friday will be with us at the end of this week and it brings with it a number of amazing Black Friday vinyl deals on both sides of the Atlantic.
To get you started, Amazon US have shaved 17% off the list price of the coke bottle translucent green edition of Slipknot’s classic Iowa album. It’s presented over two LPs, with this pressing originally released in 2022.
Meanwhile in the UK, Amazon have knocked 17% off the price of the Rolling Stones Singles 1966 box set, taking the price down from £186.99 to £155.85. It contains the London and Decca label singles and EPs, mono and stereo remixes and more.
Myself and the wider Louder team are tracking all the best Black Friday vinyl deals in the lead up to the sales, over the Black Friday weekend and beyond will a host of cut-price vinyl bargains.
Below you'll find links to some of our favourite retailers, a selection of great deals, shopping tips, FAQs and more.
Quick links
Amazon US: Shop early deals on vinyl
Best Buy: Big savings on vinyl
Walmart: Paramore, Disturbed & more on sale
Hot Topic: Explore all Hot Topic's vinyl
Amazon UK: Save on classics & more
EMP: Up to 28% off select vinyl
HHV: Huge savings on vinyl records
Townsend Music: Save on loads of LPs
Editor's picks
US deals
UK deals
FAQ
When do the 2024 Black Friday music deals start?
This year's Black Friday will take place on Friday, November 29, and although the majority of deals will take place over the Black Friday weekend, as you can see above, the cut-price vinyl deals have already started to arrive.
I'm keeping my eyes open for all the best bargains in rock, metal, prog, punk and alternative and posting them right here as soon as I see them.
What vinyl deals should I expect to see?
Since 2019, I've seen a bunch of excellent Black Friday vinyl deals on everything from limited-edition box sets, picture discs and reissues, and this year will be no different.
Online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, BestBuy, Townsend Music and EMP always slash prices and there are a few releases I'd love to see available for a reduced price - specifically the Metallica studio albums on a variety of coloured vinyl. They were once a Walmart exclusive but have now reached the global market, but collecting them all is a pricey proposition.
All eyes on the online retailers this Black Friday to see if they come down in price - and with Garage Inc down in price at the time of writing, hopes are high.
Last year, we saw some stellar Black Friday vinyl deals from artists including Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Rush, Slipknot, Tool, Def Leppard and Motley Crue - and I'll be keeping you updated on all the biggest and best Black Friday vinyl deals.
Shopping tips
With the Black Friday vinyl deals starting to filter through, it's easy to miss something special if you don't do a bit of planning in advance. So to help, here are some of the tips I've picked up over the last five years of covering the Black Friday sales.
1. Make a list: Making a list of vinyl records you're hoping to see reduced in price on Black Friday is key in helping you grab a great deal as it's easy to become sidetracked once the deals begin to flood in. I write down a list of stuff I want on my phone and, if an online retailer has a wishlist feature, I use that too. Doing the latter will let you see at a glance how much of a saving you're making.
2. Decide your budget: No matter if you're after an old favourite, a remastered classic, a limited-edition picture disc or a massive 20-disc vinyl box set, setting your budget in advance will help you to not overspend. If you can squirrel away a bit of money before November, that's going to help too. I put some cash aside for the Black Friday sales - not a lot, but even a couple of pounds or dollars could help secure you a great deal. It's helped me in the past, when I bought a new pair of Sony headphones.
3. Shop around: Before covering the Black Friday sales in 2019, I just assumed that all discounts - if any - would be the same across the board. That's just not the case, as each online retailer vies for your hard-earned cash. So before plonking your money down, take a moment to check out the competition to see how much of a discount they're offering and if you can grab yourself a much better deal. Some will not only offer a better price, but they'll also sometimes throw in a freebie or two; ie 3 months of Apple Music or extra free time on a TV and film streaming service.
Keep this page, along with Louder's Black Friday music deals page, bookmarked because myself and the Louder team are covering all the best sales around and giving you all the information you'll need to help you make an informed decision.
How we choose products
I'm always on the lookout for vinyl reissues or generously jam-packed box sets and the Louder editorial team regularly report on the latest editions to hit the market.
Myself and the whole team have an eclectic taste in music: everything from rock, metal and prog, through to alternative, goth, synthwave and jazz - and we all want to see vinyl available at a good price and not over-inflated for what you actually get for your money.
I'm bringing you the Black Friday vinyl deals that not only appeal to myself, but to the wider Louder team too to give you the best options.
Why you can trust our picks
As I've mentioned, this will be my sixth year covering Black Friday, but in that span, I've also been involved with other events such as Amazon Prime Day, Presidents' Day and covered the Memorial Day sales.
However, for even longer, myself and the Louder team have been writing about the number one thing we love: music and we've generated more than 15,000 reviews on everything from new albums, to headphones, speakers, turntables, earplugs and more
I hear the feedback and know the artists you listen to most, so when it comes to recommending a new slice of vinyl or a special edition box set, I'm pretty confident I'm highlighting something you'll find enjoyable... and for a great price.
Last year's highlights
Last year's Black Friday saw some brilliant savings for vinyl fans, with most of the major retailers getting involved in the action. Here are some of Black Friday vinyl deals from last year.
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UK
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