Rock and Metal Offerings for Record Store Day 2026
What Is Record Store Day?
Record Store Day, established in 2007, began as a celebration of independent music culture, bringing together owners and employees of independent record stores across the globe. The inaugural event took place in 2008, and since then, it has grown into an annual tradition aimed at encouraging music enthusiasts to explore their local record stores. Special releases from a diverse array of artists are featured, making it a highly anticipated day for collectors and fans alike. The event has also expanded to include Black Friday offerings.
For information on participating stores and the complete list of offerings for the 2026 spring Record Store Day, visit the official Record Store Day website.
What Rock + Metal Releases Are Coming for Record Store Day 2026?
Here’s a curated selection of the rock and metal releases available on Record Store Day this year, organized alphabetically by artist:
A-D
- Bryan Adams, Tough Town LP
- Against Me!, New Wave B-Side 12″ Vinyl EP
- Alcatrazz, No Parole From Rock ‘n’ Roll CD
- All Time Low, TBD Title 7″
- Babymetal, Live at the O2 Arena – Highlights 12″ EP
- Bad Brains, Live LP
- Black Sabbath Featuring Tony Iommi, Seventh Star LP
- Blur, Live at the Budokan 2XLP
- David Bowie, Hallo Spaceboy LP
- Bring Me the Horizon, Lo-files 2XLP
- Jeff Buckley, Live A L’Olympia 2XLP and CD
- Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band, Lick My Decals Off, Baby [Deluxe Edition] 2XLP
- Cream, Wheels of Fire: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium & Winterland Ballroom 3XLP
- Def Leppard, Slang 2XLP
- Dinosaur Jr., Live in Hollywood 1991 – The Green Mind Tour LP
- The Doors, Strange Days 1967: A Work In Progress, Part 2 LP
- The Dropkick Murphys / The Outlets, Knock Me Down 7″
E-H
- Fall Out Boy, So Much for (2our) Dust: Live at Madison Square Garden 3XLP
- Fear Factory, Digimortal (Remastered/Expanded 25th Anniversary) 2XLP
- Grateful Dead, Boston Music Hall Boston MA 6/11/76 5XLP
- Haim, Relationships 12″ EP
- Jerry Garcia, Reflections 50th Anniversary 3XLP
- Goblin, The Singles Collection 1975-1979 LP
I-L
- Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Live at the Ritz NYC 1981 LP
- Judas Priest, Live in Los Angeles ’90 LP
- King Crimson, Live – Penn State University 29 June 1974 2XLP
- KISS, A Special KISS Tour Album 12″ EP
- Little Feat, Little Feat (Deluxe Edition) 2XLP
M-P
- Megadeth, Hidden Treasures LP
- Misfits, Famous Monster LP
- Motorhead, The Lost Tapes, Vol. 7 (Lemmy’s 50th Birthday, Live in West Hollywood 1995) 2XLP
- Ozzy Osbourne, Handmade by Robots
- Pearl Jam, Pearl Jam React/Repsond Dark Matter Tour 7″ + Book
Q-T
- Ramones, Live in San Francisco 2XLP
- Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, Live from Koln 1976 3XLP
- Sex Pistols, Jubilee (25th Anniversary Edition) LP
- Stone Temple Pilots, Live at Rolling Rock 2001 2XLP
- Thin Lizzy, Live in Cleveland 1976 2XLP
U-Z
- Van Halen, Live in New Haven CT 1986 2XLP
- Various Artists, Just Tell Me You Love Me: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac 2XLP
- Wire, Read & Burn 03 LP
Conclusion
Record Store Day 2026 promises to be an exciting event for rock and metal fans, offering a variety of exclusive releases that are sure to delight collectors and enthusiasts alike. From classic live recordings to special anniversary editions, there is something for everyone to look forward to. Be sure to check your local record store for availability on April 18, and don’t miss out on the chance to expand your vinyl collection with these limited releases.
FAQs
What is Record Store Day?
Record Store Day is an annual event that celebrates independent record stores and encourages music lovers to support local shops by offering exclusive vinyl releases and special promotions.
When is Record Store Day 2026?
Record Store Day 2026 will take place on April 18.
How can I find participating stores?
You can find a list of participating stores and exclusive offerings by visiting the official Record Store Day website.
Are all releases available in every store?
No, availability may vary by store, so it’s best to check with your local record store ahead of time to see what exclusive releases they will have.
