Black Friday vinyl deals 2024: Some vinyl deals are still spinning even though the big sales day has come to an end

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Black Friday might be over, but there are still some vinyl deals still live if you're quick enough.

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.

Myself and the wider Louder team tracked all the Black Friday vinyl deals over the course of the big sales event, and we hope we managed to get you some great deals on vinyl.

Thanks for joining us, and we'll see you next year.

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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.

US deals

Buy a Victrola turntable - get a free LP

Buy a Victrola turntable - get a free LP
Buying new vinyl can be expensive, so it’s well worth taking advantage of this deal over at Victrola, which enables you to get a free album – worth up to $35 – when you make a purchase from a selection of the company's record players. Just add the code "FREEALBUM" after you add both items to your basket.

The Beatles 1967-1970
The Beatles 1967-1970: was $75.98 now $53.19 at Amazon

This Beatles collection was originally released in 2023 and is spread across 3LP. The box set contains 37 tracks, including six which were remixed specially for this box set and is a must for Beatles’ vinyl enthusiasts, especially with this 30% discount.

Ozzy Osbourne Memoirs Of A Madman
Ozzy Osbourne Memoirs Of A Madman: was $34.98 now $25.61 at Amazon

If you’re just starting your Ozzy journey or want a handy slice of vinyl containing some of The Prince Of Darkness’ best-loved tracks, this is for you. There’s 17 songs here including belters like Crazy Train, Bark At The Moon, Mr Crowley, The Ultimate Sin and a live cut of Paranoid. Play it loud!

Linkin Park Hybrid Theory 20th anniversary box set
Linkin Park Hybrid Theory 20th anniversary box set: was $79.98 now $61.88 at Amazon

This brilliant box set celebrates the 20th anniversary of Linkin Park’s groundbreaking Hybrid Theory album. It’s spread over 4LP and includes previously unreleased music, an 80-page book, a replica tour laminate, a Chester Bennington poster and more.

Linkin Park From Zero
Linkin Park From Zero: was $27.98 now $25.99 at Amazon

Linkin Park are back with a new album and new vocalist Emily Armstrong. You can grab the translucent sea blue vinyl edition from Amazon with a 7% discount - and it’s worth it, as this LP is fantastic and includes the magnificent single The Emptiness Machine.

Alice In Chains Dirt red vinyl variant
Alice In Chains Dirt red vinyl variant: was $31.97 now $21.97 at Walmart

Not just the best album of Alice In Chains' career for my money, but one of the greatest hard rock/heavy metal/grunge/whatever the hell you wanna call it albums of all time. This is also a gorgeous, exclusive red vinyl variant, so even if you already have the record in your collection, it might be time for an upgrade.

Black Sabbath Vol 4
Black Sabbath Vol 4: was $33.99 now $23.18 at Walmart

Let's be frank: all of Sabbath's first six studio albums are undisputed, stone-cold, genre-defining classics. Still, if Vol 4 is missing from your collection or you're looking for a good first record to get into Sabbath for the first time, this is a good chance to pick it up at ten bucks off Walmart's usual price.

Sepultura Roots
Sepultura Roots: was $38.48 now $34.34 at Walmart

Ok, so a little over four dollars isn't exactly a mindblowing saving, but can you put a price on one of the most seminal and influential metal albums of the 90s? Yes, you can, and that price is now 34 dollars and 34 cents. Pretty much worth it for that banger of a title track alone, to be honest.

Deftones Koi No Yokan
Deftones Koi No Yokan: was $29.57 now $16.99 at Walmart

Deftones don't really do bad albums, but it's probably safe to say you won't find many fans who'd stick Koi No Yokan right at the top of the pile. Still, this LP is still packing its fair share of absolute worldies (SWERVE CITY!), and if you're yet to pick it up, a twelve dollar saving is pretty decent business.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Greatest Hits
Red Hot Chili Peppers Greatest Hits: was $29.98 now $22.99 at Walmart

Some people are snidey about Greatest Hits sets. I am not one of those people. If you're a newcomer to the Chilis or just fancy having a ton of their biggest tunes in one place, this special picture disc edition of their 2003 best-of is a good option.

Motörhead Ace Of Spades
Motörhead Ace Of Spades: was $32.99 now $23.75 at Walmart

God, I miss Motörhead. Ace Of Spades might be their most famous album courtesy of its iconic title track, but vintage 'Head ragers (We Are) The Roadcrew and The Chase Is Better Than The Catch are both present and correct here too, as is one of their most fabulously named vintage anthems, Love Me Like A Reptile. Sssssssexy.

Motley Crue The Studio Albums
Motley Crue The Studio Albums: was $174.98 now $122.34 at Amazon

Amazon have knocked 30% off this limited-edition five album Motley Crue box set which includes Too Fast For Love, Shout At The Devil, Theatre Of Pain, Girls, Girls, Girls and Dr. Feelgood all printed on 180g coloured vinyl.

Slipknot Iowa translucent vinyl
Slipknot Iowa translucent vinyl: was $29.98 now $24.83 at Amazon

This reprint of Slipknot's 2001 album Iowa was originally released in 2022 - but this edition has been spread over 2LP and pressed on coke bottle green translucent vinyl making it a neat addition to your collection.

Iron Maiden Somewhere In Time
Iron Maiden Somewhere In Time: was $60 now $53.95 at Amazon

Iron Maiden’s 1986 album Somewhere In Time was my introduction to the band and it remains my favourite LP from Bruce Dickinson and co thanks to bangers like Wasted Years, Sea Of Madness, Heaven Can Wait and the sprawling Alexander the Great. Amazon have shredded 10% off the price of the limited edition canary yellow vinyl. Get in quick!

Metallica Hardwired… To Self-Destruct
Metallica Hardwired… To Self-Destruct: was $24.98 now $22.97 at Amazon

Amazon have knocked money off the price of Metallica’s 10th studio album Hardwired... To Self-Destruct. If you’ve still not picked it up yet, now is the time, with the record featuring fan favourites including Atlas, Rise!, Moth Into Flame, Spit Out The Bone and the blistering title track.

Rush Moving Pictures 40th anniversary
Rush Moving Pictures 40th anniversary: was $99.98 now $82.26 at Amazon

There’s no questioning the value of this 5LP 40th anniversary edition of Rush's classic Moving Pictures album. Amazon have lopped 28% off the price, making this an essential purchase for Rush vinyl enthusiasts. It features the 2015 remaster, a 1981 live concert from the band’s hometown of Toronto, extensive liner notes, new illustrations and more.

The Flaming Lips Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots: was $99.98 now $88.79 at Amazon

This is the expansive 20th anniversary, super deluxe vinyl edition of Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots - one of my all-time favourite records. This version contains 5LP and a total of 56 tracks, including demos, b-sides, radio sessions and previously unreleased material. Love it!

Aerosmith Greatest Hits
Aerosmith Greatest Hits: was $149.88 now $118.69 at Amazon

This 4LP collection brings together Aerosmith’s best-loved tracks pressed on 180g black vinyl. In total, there are 44 songs including Mama Kin, Dream On, Walk This Way, Back In The Saddle, Rag Doll and Love In An Elevator and it’s on sale at Amazon with 18% off.

The Cure The Greatest Hits
The Cure The Greatest Hits: was $41.98 now $34.98 at Walmart

The Cure are riding high again thanks to the release of their new studio album Songs Of A Lost World - but if you’ve just discovered the band and want a good way to expand your knowledge, Walmart have a nice saving on the band’s Greatest Hits album, featuring A Forest, Inbetween Days, Friday I’m In Love and Close To Me.

UK deals

Nightwish Yesterwynde
Nightwish Yesterwynde: was £42.99 now £39.55 at Amazon

There’s a small discount on the Amazon exclusive apricot vinyl edition of the latest Nightwish album, Yesterwynde. Metal Hammer awarded the band’s 10th studio album 4.5/5, saying it provided “new clarion choruses and diamond hooks to stand beside their early power metal bangers."

Metallica Garage Inc
Metallica Garage Inc: was £68.52 now £57.32 at Amazon

This ‘Fade To Blue’ coloured vinyl pressing of Metallica’s Garage Inc is on sale on Amazon. It’s presented across 3 discs and has a total of 27 tracks including Whiskey In The Jar, Am I Evil?, Blitzkrieg and Breadfan.

Fleetwood Mac Rumours
Fleetwood Mac Rumours: was £27.99 now £23.79 at Amazon

I’m pretty sure many of us already have Fleetwood Mac's Rumours somewhere in our record collection, however, this is the Amazon exclusive edition, pressed on translucent grape-coloured vinyl. There’s 15% off, but be quick.

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

Black Friday vinyl deals

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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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Walmart vinyl sale
Like most retailers, Walmart jumped aboard the Black Friday bandwagon nice and early last year and offered loads of cool stuff at a bargain price. I was particularly excited about their vinyl record sale, in which dozens of great albums had their prices slashed. How much you saved depended on which records you buy, but I saw reductions ranging from $4.97 to $15.99.

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Queen: Studio Collection: Was $467, down to $391
This massive 36 LP collection features all Queen’s studio albums, with each record pressed on 180g coloured vinyl. It’s a must-have for Queen vinyl fans and Amazon have 16% off the list price last year. Fingers crossed we see something similar this Black Friday.

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Def Leppard: Hits Vegas: Was £63, down to £34

Def Leppard: Hits Vegas: Was £63, down to £34
There was 46% off the RRP of Def Leppard’s Hits Vegas album on triple vinyl at Amazon. It was recorded during the band’s successful Las Vegas residency in 2019 and features classics such as Animal, Foolin’, Hysteria, Rock Of Ages and Photograph.

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Clutch Sunrise On Slaughter Beach: £119 down to £66
Amazon lopped 45% off this Clutch box set last year. The band's 13th studio album Sunrise On Slaughter Beach has been spread across six, 7-inch singles and the package also contains a CD single, turntable mat and booklet. Three bonus tracks are also included in the set.

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Scott Munro
Louder e-commerce editor

Scott has spent 35 years in newspapers, magazines and online as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in the summer of 2014 before moving into e-commerce in 2020. Scott keeps Louder’s buyer’s guides up to date, writes about the best deals for music fans, keeps on top of the latest tech releases and reviews headphones, speakers, earplugs and more for Louder. Over the last 10 years, Scott has written more than 11,000 articles across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog. He's previously written for publications including IGN, Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald, covering everything from daily news and weekly features, to tech reviews, video games, travel and whisky. Scott's favourite bands are Fields Of The Nephilim, The Cure, New Model Army, All About Eve, The Mission, Cocteau Twins, Drab Majesty, The Tragically Hip, Marillion and Rush.

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