10 great releases to grab for Record Store Day 2021
Since 2007, Record Store Day has been considered Christmas for music lovers with a slew of exclusive records being sold through various independent retailers. This year, Record Store Day will arrive this Saturday (June 12) and Saturday, July 17 with separate releases for each day. We look at 10 releases that are perfect for your Record Store Day collection.
Saturday, June 12
Village of the Damned soundtrack - John Carpenter & Dave Davies
Record label: Varese Sarabande
Format: 2 x LP
Quantity: 2,000
Last October, Varese Sarabande Records delivered the deluxe edition of the Village of the Damned soundtrack, which delivers a broader sounding version of the original 1995 mix. While the film didn't do so well at the box office, the soundtrack, which was done by film director John Carpenter and The Kinks' lead guitarist Dave Davies, earned praise amongst critics.
Mega Ran 9 - Mega Ran
Record label: MRI
Format: LP
Quantity: 500
Mega Ran's 2008 studio album Mega Ran 9 hits vinyl for the first time. The 14-track album, which was originally co-released by the artist and Capcom, will feature new artwork from tattoo artist Inksworth.
Cheree - Suicide
Record label: Mute
Format: 10" vinyl
Quantity: 2,000
Influential electronic outfit Suicide made an impact with their 1977 self-titled studio album. One standout track on the release is "Cheree," which has since been immortalized via numerous covers over the years. This limited-edition four-song EP features the "Cheree" and its accompanying B-side "I Remember" as well as “Cheree (Remix)” and an early version of “Dream Baby Dream” titled “Keep Your Dreams.”
"Digital Bath (Telefon Tel Aviv Version)” / “Feiticeira (Arca Remix)” - Deftones
Record label: Warner Bros.
Format: 12" Picture Disc
Quantity: 8,000
While Deftones celebrated their 2000 studio album White Pony with the companion remix album Black Stallion, not every remix made the cut. For this special RSD release, fans can get their hands on previously unreleased remixes from Telefon Tel Aviv ("Digital Bath") and Arca's ("Feiticeira”).
King of Ska: The Early Singles Collection, 1963 - 1966 - Desmond Dekker
Record label: BMG
Format: 7" Vinyl Box Set
Quantity: 500
BMG are celebrating the 80th birthday of late ska icon Desmond Dekker with a massive collection of singles from the artist's career. Only 500 copies will be available for the 10-disc set, which includes classics such as "Honour Your Mother And Father" and "King Of Ska."
Saturday, July 17
Determination - God Forbid
Record label: M-Theory Audio
Format: LP
Quantity: 1,000
God Forbid's 2001 studio album Determination will get the vinyl treatment for the first time for its 20th anniversary. The album marked a major point in God Forbid's career with tours alongside Cradle of Filth, Opeth, and Lamb of God in support of its release. This release will also include "Mind Eraser," which was featured on the New Jersey metalcore group's 2003 Better Days EP.
BBC Sessions - Sisters of Mercy
Record label: BBC/Merciful/ Warner U.K.
Format: LP
Quantity: 4,000
Gothic rock icons Sisters of Mercy will have their early BBC sessions available physically for the first time. The three sessions include covers of The Stooges’ “1969”, Dolly Parton’s “Jolene," and Hot Chocolate’s “Emma." Songs performed during these sessions would wind up on the band's 1985 debut album First and Last and Always.
Vitamin String Quartet Performs My Chemical Romance - Vitamin String Quartet
Record label: Vitamin Records
Format: LP
Quantity: 1,500
Vitamin String Quartet will release Vitamin String Quartet Performs My Chemical Romance for the first time on vinyl in celebration of its 15th anniversary. This exclusive release includes a bonus track (“Welcome to the Black Parade").
Dead By Daylight Soundtrack - Michel F. April
Record label: Return To Analog
Format: LP
Quantity: 1,000
The soundtrack to one of the most terrorizing horror games in recent years will be arriving on vinyl thanks to Return To Analog. The Dead By Daylight soundtrack was composed by Michel F. April, who has also done work in Deathgarden and Monster University.
The Harvest Wombs - Fallujah
Record label: Unique Leader Records
Format: LP
Quantity: 1,000
Technical death metal outfit Fallujah hit the group running with treks alongside Skeletonwitch and The Black Dahlia Murder following the release of their 2011 debut album The Harvest Wombs. For the album's 10th anniversary, fans can own a copy on gatefold vinyl in deep green & black burst.