Black Friday music deals 2024: The door has closed on Black Friday, but you might still find a deal or two if you're quick

Black Friday music deals
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Black Friday is over for another year and myself and the Louder team hope we've managed to direct you to a great deal or two. That said, some deals are still hanging around and I've listed them below.

For example, you can still get three free months of Amazon Music Unlimited in both the US and UK. Not only do you get access to more than 100 million songs, curated playlists and podcasts galore, but you also get one free Audible audiobook per month with your subscription. This offer will actually run until January 10.

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US deals

Turntables (US)

Buy a Victrola turntable - get a free LP"FREEALBUM"

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.

Sony PS-LX310BT
Sony PS-LX310BT: was $249.99 now $178 at Amazon

There’s a 28% saving on the popular minimalist Sony PS-LX310BT belt-driven turntable on Amazon US. It’s a fully-automatic unit, has Bluetooth and USB output, can rip your vinyl albums to digital and has an in-built phono EQ.

Price check: BestBuy $179.99 | Walmart $178

Sony PSLX310BT Bluetooth
Sony PSLX310BT Bluetooth: was $249.99 now $179.99 at Best Buy

You can’t really go wrong with a Sony product, and this Bluetooth stereo turntable currently being sold by Best Buy is a lovely little package. Offering stylish, minimalist looks, wireless connectivity, a USB output and a high-performance, moving-magnet cartridge, this fully automatic, belt-driven record player would make a great addition to any living room. With the retailer offering it for $70 less currently, you can now get it for $179.99 instead of the usual $249.99. Read our five star review here.

Price check: Amazon $178

Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT
Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT: was $219 now $199 at Amazon

The Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT is on sale at Amazon. It's a fully automatic, belt-driven turntable that also has Bluetooth onboard. It's a great size for smaller rooms and, as you'd expect from Audio-Technica, this record player sounds excellent and has a no-fuss design.

Price check: Target $219

FancyRabbit Record player
FancyRabbit Record player: was $269.99 now $175.99 at Amazon

If you're looking for a superior quality record player, you're in luck. FancyRabbit's magnetic cartridge is currently $175.99, down 35% from its original price, making it the ideal purchase for an audiophile who wants great sounding music without breaking the bank.

CD players (US)

Pioneer  PD-10AE
Pioneer PD-10AE: was $279 now $179.99 at Walmart

Pioneer have long been known for the top CD players, and the PD-10AE is definitely worth a closer look - especially with Walmart lopping $99 off the list price. It has a centre-mounted drive for stability and a 25-track memory playback. It only has one type of RCA connection on the rear of the unit but it’s a solid and dependable bit of kit.

Price check: Amazon $189.99

Philips CD player
Philips CD player: was $179.99 now $127.49 at Amazon

Amazon have knocked 33% off the price of this Philips CD player that comes with bookshelf speakers. Not only does it feature a CD player, but it will also play your cassettes and it has a radio and remote control. A neat all-in-one player.

Price check: Walmart $189.99

Onkyo C-7030
Onkyo C-7030: was $299 now $249.99 at Amazon

There’s money off this Onkyo audio CD player at Amazon right now and if you have a pair of wired speakers, this is definitely worth a closer look. It’s a classy-looking unit and there’s also a headphone jack included along with a remote.

Price check: Walmart $299.99

MEGATEK Portable CD Boombox
MEGATEK Portable CD Boombox: was $59.99 now $49.95 at Amazon

The design of this portable CD boombox takes me back to the late 80s when I had a similar unit - although the one I had was equipped with a double tape deck. This one comes with FM radio, is CD-R/RW & MP3 CD compatible and it also has a headphone jack. A solid option for less than 50 dollars at Amazon.

CD & vinyl (US)

CDs

The Cure Songs Of A Lost World Deluxe
The Cure Songs Of A Lost World Deluxe: was $29.98 now $24.34 at Amazon

The Cure might just have released their first studio album in 16 years, but Amazon have already knocked cash off the list price of the deluxe edition spread over 3 discs. So what do you get in this limited-edition of Songs Of A Lost World? This version contains the original album and additional instrumentals, along with a Blu-ray with the Hi-res stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes - all wrapped in Digisleeve packaging.

Dio The Studio Albums 1996-2004
Dio The Studio Albums 1996-2004: was $49.98 now $39.57 at Amazon

This CD box set brings together Dio's final four studio albums from 1996-2004: Angry Machines, Magica, Killing The Dragon and Master Of The Moon. Amazon have knocked a few dollars off the list price making this a great time to grab the set.

Guns N' Roses Greatest Hits
Guns N' Roses Greatest Hits: was $13.98 now $7 at Amazon

If you’re looking for a 'compact' way to have all the biggest and best GNR hits to hand, then this 14-track compilation has you covered… and it’s half-price right now on Amazon. Welcome To The Jungle, Sweet Child O’ Mine, Patience, Paradise City, Civil War, November Rain, You Could Be Mine - they’re all here and more. Go!

Pink Floyd 1968 Garmin/Ation
Pink Floyd 1968 Garmin/Ation: was $49.98 now $38.56 at Amazon

This Pink Floyd CD, DVD and Blu-ray box set features the band’s early work from 1968 which includes 2016 remixes, studio takes, BBC Radio sessions, and live cuts. It’s a massive collection of music and is a deep dive into the origins of one of the world’s most famous bands. Save 14% at Amazon.

Ghost Impera
Ghost Impera: was $14.98 now $5.90 at Amazon

Ghost’s Impera might just be my favourite album by Tobias Forge and co. and it’s pretty much an essential purchase if you have a Ghost-shaped hole in your CD collection. 12 tracks that, to me, are a real throwback to 80s metal - and there's 60% off at Amazon.

Bon Jovi Greatest Hits
Bon Jovi Greatest Hits: was $19.98 now $9.97 at Walmart

This 2CD compilation is crammed full of Bon Jovi classics, including Bad Medicine, Runaway, Keep The Faith, You Give Love A Bad Name and Wanted Dead Or Alive. There’s even room in this 30-track collection for Jon Bon Jovi’s solo hit single Blaze Of Glory. Grab it on sale at Walmart.

Vinyl

Linkin Park Hybrid Theory 20th anniversary box set
Linkin Park Hybrid Theory 20th anniversary box set: was $79.98 now $59.38 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.

Ozzy Osbourne Memoirs Of A Madman
Ozzy Osbourne Memoirs Of A Madman: was $34.98 now $26.61 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!

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

Amazon have knocked money 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 8% 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.

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.

Rush Moving Pictures 40th anniversary
Rush Moving Pictures 40th anniversary: was $99.98 now $81.38 at Amazon

There’s no questioning the value of this 5LP 40th anniversary edition of Rush's classic Moving Pictures album. Amazon have lopped 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 $89.48 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 $118.44 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 21% off.

Marshall (US)

Marshall Emberton II
Marshall Emberton II: was $169.99 now $99.99 at Amazon

Last year I saw prices fall on the original Emberton portable speaker, but this time there's money off the newer Emberton II. With 30 hours of battery and punchy audio, this is one of my favourite portable speakers. With 41% off, this is a great time to buy.

Price check: Marshall $99.99 | Walmart $100.99

Marshall Kilburn II
Marshall Kilburn II: was $299.99 now $179.99 at marshall.com

I love the look of the Black & Brass Marshall speaker range - and even better is 40% off the RRP of the neat Kilburn II portable Bluetooth speaker on the official Marshall website. 20 hours of music from a full charge and small enough to carry around, this is a highly recommended Marshall product.

Price check: Amazon $179.99 | Best Buy $179.99

Marshall Willen
Marshall Willen: was $119.99 now $69.99 at marshall.com

Marshall have slashed the price of the bag-sized Willen portable speaker by $50 making this an excellent choice if you want a discreet speaker to fit in your backpack. Audio delivery is excellent and there's 15 hours of playback when it's fully charged.

Price check: BestBuy $59.99

Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall Motif II A.N.C.: was $199.99 now $149.99 at Amazon

There’s 25% off the list price of the excellent Marshall Motif II true wireless, active noise cancelling earbuds at Amazon. A solid alternative to the AirPods with top audio delivery and six hours of battery from a single charge.

Price check: Marshall $149

Marshall Major V
Marshall Major V: was $149.99 now $130.33 at Amazon

The latest in Marshall’s on-ear headphones range is down 12% this Black Friday. These are an excellent choice offering top sound and comfort. They also have a brilliant battery life of 100-hours which is pretty tough to beat.

Price check: Marshall $149.99

Headphones (US)

Sony WH-1000XM4
Sony WH-1000XM4: was $348 now $198 at Amazon

43% off! We did the research so you don't have to. The WH-1000XM4s have great sound quality, they're comfortable and the charge lasts forever (well, 30 hours). They'll make you, or your kids, listen to music differently,

Clothing (US)

Hot Topic Black Friday T-shirt sale

Hot Topic Black Friday T-shirt sale Save up to 40% on rock & metal t-shirts
When it comes to rock and metal t-shirts, Hot Topic have just about every base covered. But the website's Cyber sale means there's even more reason to dive in. As if that wasn't enough, Hot Topic also have loads more stuff for sale including backpacks, slippers, toys and games. Go!

Lego & games (US)

Lego The Razor Crest
Lego The Razor Crest: was $599.99 now $511.52 at Amazon

This 6187 Lego reproduction of Mando's fabulous Razor Crest star ship has $89 off, making it an ideal time to snap one up. It's packed with detail and it even comes with a bunch of minifigures including The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda.

Price check: Lego $599.99

Lego Fender Stratocaster
Lego Fender Stratocaster: was $119.99 now $95.99 at Amazon

Looking for a present for someone who loves all things Fender? Then this 1074-piece Strat replica with Fender 65 Princeton Reverb amp should tick all the right boxes. It has six strings, tuning pegs, a pickup switch, whammy bar, textile strap and Fender stickers to complete the look.

Lego Hogwarts Castle
Lego Hogwarts Castle: was $169.95 now $135.95 at Walmart

There’s a nice saving on the 2660-piece Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle set at Walmart. It’s packed with detail, including potions classroom, Whomping Willow and Chessboard Chamber.

Price check: Amazon $135.95

AC/DC Monopoly
AC/DC Monopoly: was $44.99 now $34.73 at Amazon

A neat twist on the standard Monopoly board game sees you and your friends take a trip through AC/DC’s rich history, landing on tours, tracks and albums. The standard player tokens have been replaced by a pack of TNT, a Hells Bells token, the AC/DC lightning bolt, a cannon, a wad of cash and, of course, Angus’ schoolboy cap. Monopoly just got a whole lot louder!

UK deals

Turntables (UK)

Audio-Technica LP5X
Audio-Technica LP5X: was £379.99 now £298.95 at Amazon

There’s a brilliant saving of 21% on the fully manual, direct-drive Audio-Technica LP5X turntable at Amazon right now. It’s got 3 speed settings, an in-built pre-amp, dust cover and more. It’s a sturdy bit of kit and for less than £300, is a great Black Friday deal.

Price check: John Lewis £299

House Of Marley Stir It Up
House Of Marley Stir It Up: was £249.99 now £194.56 at Amazon

We’re big fans of House of Marley’s products here at Louder thanks to their sustainable philosophy and their top notch audio delivery. Right now you can grab the brilliant Stir It Up turntable with a 20% discount at Amazon.

Price check: Argos £249.99

Sony PSLX310BT
Sony PSLX310BT: was £239 now £189 at Amazon

Imagine paying less than £200 for a turntable that scores 4.6 out of five based on more than 160 customer reviews and five stars in our review. Well, you don’t have to imagine ­– Amazon has slashed 21% off the price of this fully automatic, belt-driven deck. With wireless connectivity and a phono EQ built into this elegant spinner, that’s a pretty mouth-watering deal.

Price check: Currys £199

Denon DP-400
Denon DP-400: was £529 now £389 at Amazon

The DP-400 is one of the nicest turntables we’ve seen in a while – but this semi-automatic, belt-driven deck is much more than just a pretty face, with features such as a built-in phono equalizer, a switchable moving-magnet cartridge and three-speed playback. With Amazon taking 26% off the price, you can take home a nice bargain.

CD players (UK)

Majority Oakington
Majority Oakington: was £164.95 now £116.95 at amazon.co.uk

This CD player from Majority is down in price by 29% at Amazon. It sits 2nd in our guide to the best CD players thanks to its great audio delivery, built-in DAB radio - and the fact it also doubles as a Bluetooth speaker.

Price check: Currys £139.95

Panasonic SC-DM202EG
Panasonic SC-DM202EG: was £169.99 now £124.99 at Amazon

This stereo system from Panasonic is down 26% at Amazon. Like some other models in this list, it also has a DAB radio. It also has dual 12W speakers and is Bluetooth enabled to give you a bit more flexibility. A nice desktop option.

Price check: John Lewis £129.99

Denon DM-41DAB
Denon DM-41DAB: was £399 now £299 at Currys

I love the look of this traditional hi-fi system with CD player - and like it even more with £100 off the retail price at Currys. It comes with 60W of audio from a pair of desktop speakers, has a DAB digital radio and Bluetooth functionality. There’s also a remote so you don’t have to move off the sofa.

Price check: Amazon £299

Panasonic SC-HC200EB-K
Panasonic SC-HC200EB-K: was £99.99 now £77 at Amazon

This is a sleek and extremely stylish hi-fi system with CD player from Panasonic. Amazon have knocked 24% off the unit which features 20W speakers, FM radio, Bluetooth and USB playback. This model doesn’t come with a DAB radio - but it’s still an excellent choice your playing your CD collection.

Price check: Curry's £79.99

CD & vinyl (UK)

CDs

Metallica Blacklist
Metallica Blacklist: was £25.77 now £19.35 at Amazon

This 4CD box set was released to mark the 30th anniversary of Metallica’s iconic ‘Black album’. Here, you’ll find a total of 53 Metallica tracks, covered by a wide range of artists. That includes Ghost and Weezer’s versions of Enter Sandman, Biffy Clyro’s take on Holier Than Thou, The HU covering Through The Never and Phoebe Bridgers cut of Nothing Else Matters. Get it on sale at Amazon.

Ozzy Osbourne Live At Budokan
Ozzy Osbourne Live At Budokan: was £12.99 now £9.99 at EMP UK

This 13-track live set was captured during Ozzy’s performance at Tokyo’s legendary Budokan in 2002 and is a great snapshot of that era of The Prince Of Darkness’ solo output. It includes the tracks Bark At The Moon, Mama, I’m Coming Home, No More Tears and Paranoid. Pick up a copy from EMP.

Jesus Jones Zeroes And Ones
Jesus Jones Zeroes And Ones: was £12 now £8.50 at Townsend Music

Jesus Jones are a personal favourite of mine and if you want to explore what makes them so good, this 2CD, 34-track best of is a great place to start. It’s got songs like International Bright Young Thing, Never Enough, Real, Real, Real and the classic Info Freako. Get it at Townsend Music.

Vinyl

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.

Marshall (UK)

Marshall Emberton II
Marshall Emberton II: was £149.99 now £99 at marshall.com

There 34% off the latest in Marshall's Emberton portable speaker range on the official Marshall website - and it's an excellent step-up from the rock-solid original. The 360-degree audio is cracking, while the battery life has moved up from 20 hours to 30. It also has Stack Mode, enabling you to hook up the speaker to additional Emberton II for a wall of sound.

Marshall Woburn III
Marshall Woburn III: was £519 now £377.10 at marshall.com

In my Marshall Woburn III review, I praised the Bluetooth speaker for its “sharp, detailed and balanced audio” and this Cyber Monday, you can pick one up with £140 off over on the official Marshall website. If you’re after a powerful bit of kit, this comes highly recommended.

Marshall Acton III
Marshall Acton III: was £259.99 now £170.10 at marshall.com

The latest in Marshall’s Acton speaker range is on sale with more than £89 on the official Marshall website. This is the cream version, and it’s a cracking Bluetooth speaker and is ready to go straight out of the box. The stereo Acton III belts out your music at 80W in excellent quality, has Bluetooth 5.2 functionality and is made from 70% recycled plastic.

Marshall Major IV
Marshall Major IV: was £129.99 now £73.47 at Amazon

Marshall’s Major IV on-ear headphones might have been superseded by the new Major V, but if you're looking on a nice saving on the previous model, Amazon have you covered. 80 hours of music and top audio delivery mean the Major IV can still kick it with the best. Save 54% over on Amazon.

Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.: was £269.99 now £129 at marshall.com

With a whopping £140 off the RRP of the over-ear Marshall Monitor II A.N.C headphones, this is one of the best Marshall deals I've seen this Cyber Monday. Audio delivery is as good as you'd imagine from a Marshall product, they fold away for easy storage - and they'll give you 30 hours of music.

Headphones (UK)

Argos UK Beats Sale: BEATS10BEATS20

Argos UK Beats Sale: Save up to £150
Beats fans in the UK are in for a treat, with 27 of the brand’s products going cheaply in this Argos Cyber Weekend sale. You can also get more money off the range of headphones by entering the codes BEATS10 or BEATS20 on the relevant items at checkout.

Sony WH-1000XM4
Sony WH-1000XM4: was £229 now £175 at Amazon

We did the research so you don't have to. The WH-1000XM4s have great sound quality, they're comfortable and the charge lasts forever (well, 30 hours). They'll make you, or your kids, listen to music differently,

Clothing (UK)

AC/DC Christmas jumper
AC/DC Christmas jumper: was £79.99 now £60.79 at EMP UK

Quite frankly, the original asking price of 80 quid for this visual abomination is outrageous, but thankfully it's been discounted by over a third to something a little more reasonable. Plus, it can be shredded as used as police tape for Halloween once you're bored of it. Everyone wins!

Black Sabbath Christmas jumper
Black Sabbath Christmas jumper: was £64.99 now £49.24 at EMP UK

This is actually packing one of the bigger discounts of EMP's whole Christmas jumper range, with a whole quarter knocked off the original price. Truly, wearing this will make you the Master Of Christmas. Or just that big clammier while tucking into your seventh mince pie of the day. You swine.

Powerwolf Christmas jumper
Powerwolf Christmas jumper: was £64.99 now £48.99 at EMP UK

If your main goal this Christmas is to traumatise your least favourite relative at the dinner table, make sure you grab one of these bad boys courtesy of everyone's favourite purveyors of werewolf-inspired Eurp power metal, Powerwolf!

Sabaton Christmas jumper
Sabaton Christmas jumper: was £79.99 now £60.24 at EMP UK

What could possibly say "Merry Christmas!" more merrily than a camo jumper decorated with a gas mask, knives and skulls? Nothing, that's what! You can thank war-obsessed Swedish power metal megaweights Sabaton for this one.

Lego & games (UK)

Lego Star Wars R2-D2
Lego Star Wars R2-D2: was £89.99 now £66.99 at very.co.uk

There’s a £23 saving on this 1050-piece Lego Star Wars R2-D2 at very.co.uk. Once complete, R2’s head can fully rotate and the universe’s most loved droid also has an attachable periscope and tools. The kit also comes with a mini-figure of Darth Malak with lightsaber.

Lego Star Wars C-3PO
Lego Star Wars C-3PO: was £124.99 now £87.49 at Amazon

Get one of the Star Wars saga's favourite characters in the shape of this 138-piece Lego Star Wars C-3PO at Amazon. Ol' Threepio can be adjusted once complete and he comes with his very own C-3PO mini figure. Save 28%.

Lego Dune Royal Ornithopter
Lego Dune Royal Ornithopter: was £149.99 now £114.99 at very.co.uk

At full price, Lego can be expensive – so it’s well worth snapping up mega-deals like this Cyber Monday one from Very. Getting a 1,369-piece Lego set for this price is pretty nice. And you’ll get eight figures from the Dune film as part of the price.

Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet
Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet: was £79.99 now £59.99 at Amazon

This 590-piece Infinity Gauntlet complete with Infinity Stones has 25% off right now at Amazon... an offer that even Thanos would snap up. Once built, you can move the fingers and it comes with a Lego tablet which sits neatly at the base of the glove.

Price check: Lego £79.99

Ozzy Osbourne Funko Pop!
Ozzy Osbourne Funko Pop!: was £22 now £16.99 at Amazon

A Funko Pop! Albums collectable figure of Ozzy Osbourne in his Diary Of A Madman guise. Ozzy stands at 8.6 inches tall and the package comes with a replica of the album cover art. Save 23% at Amazon.

Zavvi 3 action figures for £20
Zavvi 3 action figures for £20: at Zavvi UK

From classic Star Wars characters to cool Funk Pop! vinyl variants to retro figures and more, Zavvi's 3 for £20 deal will help you flesh out some of those toy collections nicely. Whether for you or for the kids, We don't judge here,

Black Friday FAQ

Black Friday music deals: Marshall's 3rd generation of speakers

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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 - the traditional sales day following Thanksgiving in the US. Online retailers are jostling for your attention by reducing the price on a whole load of products.

It’s also worth noting that the music deals won’t come to a sudden stop at midnight on Black Friday, as the sales will continue right through the weekend and into Cyber Monday on December 2. In recent years, we’ve also noticed many top music deals remaining beyond then and in the run-up to Christmas.

What Black Friday deals should I expect?

Over the last five years covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday full-time, I've seen significant savings on tech from the likes of Sony, Marshall, Apple, Amazon, Audio-Technica, Bowers & Wilkins, House Of Marley, Bose, JBL, Victrola and more over the big sales weekend.

As far as products are concerned, I think many online retailers will slash the price of older generations of Apple AirPods in light of the Cupertino giants releasing their brand new Apple AirPods 4 recently. This should be the perfect time to get older models for less – and I'm thinking of getting a new pair for myself.

Sony's headphones, including the foldable WH-1000XM4 and the more recent WH-1000XM5 are bound to be on sale too, and I bought my pair of XM5 on Black Friday last year, so I think further price reductions will be coming down the pipe. Other budget headphones are sure to have their prices discounted too, making it a great time to shop.

House Of Marley have fast become a favourite of mine thanks to their focus on sustainability, and their Stir It Up record player usually gets a price drop around Black Friday – and I'd be very surprised if this didn't happen again in 2024.

Away from tech, I've noticed a growing market for Lego sales over the last 18 months or so, with massive sets like the Star Wars Millennium Falcon getting a hefty price drop for this summer's Prime Day. I expect to see the price tumble once again, so if you've been holding out on grabbing something Lego-shaped before the Christmas rush, I'd say hang around until November before dropping the cash.

There's also sure to be some great booze bargains, two-for-one deals, streaming offers, money off band merch, cut-price music biographies, and more. I'll be locked in on all the best bargains and will bring them to you right here.

Shopping tips

Black Friday music deals: Person using credit card on a laptop

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I've been covering Black Friday since 2019 and in that time, I've worked out some ways to help you get a top deal. Here's a few tips you can follow so you're ready to pounce on an excellent discount.

1. Make notes: Take a note of the products you’re interested in and mark down their current price. Once Black Friday and Cyber Monday get under way, you'll be able to see at a glance how much of a saving you're getting. Amazon’s list function is great place to start, just add them to individual folders and you're good to go.

I have 'Black Friday' lists on a few websites, and add to them every time I see something I'm interested in that's not currently onsale.

2. Decide your budget: It’s easy to be tempted to dive right into a great deal when you see it, but keep your budget in mind before flinging your chosen product into the basket. You don’t want to overpay for something you might find cheaper elsewhere. Here at Louder, we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for awesome deals across the internet and posting them right here for you to see.

3. Sell older products in advance: If you’ve got your heart set on on upgrading a bit of kit such as a turntable or Bluetooth speaker, selling your older model now before the Black Friday music deals kick in could net you a decent chunk of change to spend on that shiny new bit of tech when the sales get under way.

4. Sign up to retailers’ mailing lists: One of the quickest ways to get a heads up about what’s going on sale or when the savings are due to begin is to sign up to an online retailer's mailing list. Getting this info early could steer you in the right direction of a top deal on a product you really want quickly. Sure, constant emails after the event can get a bit annoying, but you can always unsubscribe at any time you want. Also, keep this page bookmarked and check back regularly, as we’ll be on top of all the best Black Friday music deals.

How we choose products

Myself, along with the whole Louder team, have reviewed more than 15,000 items across the site over the years – that includes albums, headphones, turntables, speakers, earplugs, books and more. That’s given us a broad overview of what’s going on across the musical landscape and allows us to compare and contrast products and pick out items that excite us and things we think you’ll like too. That means there's no room for tinny-sounding headphones or speakers that don’t cut the mustard.

Why you can trust our picks

As I've mentioned, this will be my sixth time covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but I've also covered other sales events over the years including Amazon Prime Day, Amazon's Big Deal Days, Presidents' Day and Memorial Day.

On top of that, I've reviewed products and look after Louder's dozens of buyer's guides. Myself, along with the wider Louder team, dig deep into the essential specs of a product and also give hands-on information about how it performs, how easy it is to use and if it’s good value for money.

We test headphones, speakers and record players in a real-world environment - our living rooms or out on the streets as we feel this gives a more genuine insight into how you’ll be using the product. If we’re recommending a pair of earplugs for musicians, we test those either in the studio or up on stage to give accurate information.

We also give pros and cons for products in our buyer’s guides, while all our reviews always feature a couple of alternative options to give you as much choice as possible when it comes to choosing something that's going to be right for you.

Last year's highlights

Last year's Black Friday brought a massive range of sales for music fans - and we saw prices slashed on everything from turntables and record players, to booze and collectables. Here are some of last year's Black Friday highlights in both the US and UK.

US

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Audio-Technica AT-LP60X-BK: $230.99, now $169.99
Target really hit the spot with this deal. The fully automatic, belt-driven AT-LP60X-BK is an impressive mid-range turntable, marrying a chic aesthetic with some top-notch features (including a built-in phono preamp, a redesigned tonearm base and head shell, plus an anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter). And it was even more attractive last year with 27% off the price.

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Queen: Studio Collection: Was $466.98, now $391.47
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 last year Amazon knocked 16% off the list price.

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Hot Topic Black Friday Pop! Vinyl sale: Up to 50% off
Whether you're a Marvel aficionado, a Star Wars megafan or have just been gagging to find yet another Harley Quinn to add to your collection, chances are that you would have found a Pop! Vinyl you liked the look of at a great price in Hot Topic's Black Friday sale. We had a sniff around and struggled to find most of these particular figures this cheap anywhere else.

UK

Audio-Technica LP60XUSB: Was £169, now £139

Audio-Technica LP60XUSB: Was £169, now £139
The Louder team are big fans of Audio-Technica’s turntable range and this was a nice price drop on the LP60XUSB at Amazon last year. It features a built-in phono preamp, is easy to set up and it can also convert your vinyl to digital files on Mac and PC.

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Positive Spark Go: Was £129, now £99
More than just a speaker, the Spark Go is a smart mini-amp that comes with access to the Spark app and thereby more guitar tones than you can shake a guitar bore at. Get a lead and you have everything you need for hours or bedroom or hotel room practice. Perfect for practicing with headphones, it has a rechargeable battery and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker. Great value - especially at this price last year.

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Star Wars Lego AT-AT: Was £329.35, now £191.99
Amazon was loaded with deals last Black Friday, with discounts on everything from audio equipment to clothes and toys. As big fans of Star Wars, though, we were especially excited by this one, which slashed a ginormous 41% off the price of the Lego Star Wars AT-AT Walker 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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