Black Friday vinyl deals 2024: Prepare to spin an excellent cut-price bargain

This year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday will take place next month, and if previous years are anything to go buy, I expected to see loads of amazing Black Friday vinyl deals hitting the online store shelves.

This will be my sixth year covering Black Friday and over that time, I've seen massive savings of vinyl box sets, limited-edition coloured vinyl, picture discs, classic remasters and more, making this time of the year the best time to grab a vinyl bargain.

Although the big sales event of the year won't properly kick in until the end of November, in previous years, I've seen heavy discounts begin to surface once we find ourselves at the end of October.

Myself and the wider Louder team will be 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.

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Early deals

US deals

Iron Maiden: Powerslave: Was $36.98, now $34.99

It’s not out until November 15, but there’s a small saving on the awesome limited-edition Powerslave Zoetrope picture disc at Amazon right now. It features the 2015 remaster of Maiden’s fifth studio album, along with an expanded sleeve, new artwork, and fresh liner notes from founder and bassist Steve Harris.

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Motley Crue: The Studio Albums: Was $174.98, $120.97
Amazon have knocked 31% 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.

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Aerosmith: Greatest Hits: Was $149.88, now $114.26
This 4LP collection brings together Aerosmith’s best-loved tracks pressed on 180g black vinyl. In total, there are 44 songs and it’s on sale at Amazon with 24% off.

UK deals

was £23.99 now £20.39 at Amazon UK

David Gilmour: Luck And Strange: Was £119.97, now £107.97

There’s 10% off the price of David Gilmour’s latest album Luck And Strange over at Amazon. This version is spread across three discs (2LP & CD) and features a gatefold sleeve and a booklet - all designed by photographers, film and music video director Anton Corbin.

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was £23.99 now £20.39 at Amazon UK

Metallica: Garage Inc: Was £68.52, now £63.93

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.

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FAQ

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 I don't expect that to be any different.

Online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, BestBuy, Townsend Music and EMP are all sure to 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

As soon as the main Black Friday vinyl deals start to filter through, it'll be 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 will 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 want to see vinyl available at a good price and not over-inflated for what you actually get for your money.

I'll bring 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.

US

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. 

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.

UK

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.

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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