Black Friday vinyl deals 2024: Spin yourself an excellent cut-price bargain this Black Friday

This year's Black Friday will take place later this month, and already there are some top Black Friday vinyl deals hitting the online store shelves on both sides of the Atlantic.

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 for a few weeks, some deals are now starting to come through.

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.

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Early deals

US deals

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.

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was US$27.98 now US$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.

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was US$174.98 now US$131.56 at Amazon

Amazon have knocked 25% 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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was US$60 now US$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!

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was US$24.98 now US$20.90 at Amazon

Amazon have knocked 16% 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.

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was US$99.98 now US$77.99 at Amazon

There’s no questioning the value of this 5LP 40th anniversary edition of Rush's classic Moving Pictures album. Amazon have lopped 22% 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.

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was US$149.88 now US$108.34 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 28% off.

was US$41.98 now US$28.97 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.

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UK deals

was £68.52 now £64.69 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.

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was £41.51 now £36.50 at Amazon

Save 10% on Queens Of The Stone Age’s third studio album Songs For The Deaf at Amazon. It’s a slice of excellence from 2002 and a record that catapulted Josh Homme and co into the limelight with repeated plays on MTV2. The record includes No One Knows, Go With The Flow and First It Giveth.

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was £31.21 now £27.99 at Amazon

Oasis caused a bit of a stir earlier this year when they announced they were getting back together for a run of live shows. Maybe you want to find out what the fuss was about, maybe you had this back in the day, or perhaps you’ve worn out your original copy, but you can get the 2LP edition of their debut album Definitely Maybe with 10% off at Amazon. It’s pressed on 180g vinyl and features classic like Rock ’N’ Roll Star, Live Forever, Columbia, Supersonic, Cigarettes & Alcohol.

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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 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.

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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