Top 5 Record Store Day Must-Haves

Record Store Day is almost here, and music fans won’t want to miss it. Landing on April 18, the annual celebration brings exclusive vinyl releases, special pressings, and limited-edition gems to local record stores everywhere. Whether you’re a longtime collector or just looking for that one standout pickup, Record Store Day is all about the thrill of the hunt, and with so many releases dropping, it can be hard to know where to start. With that in mind, here are my Top 5 Record Store Day must-haves you’ll want on your radar.

My Top 5 Record Store Day Must-Haves

From rock to smooth jazz, there’s no shortage of amazing records to look forward to on April 18 for Record Store Day. So in this article, I’m breaking down my Top 5 Record Store Day must-haves. And don’t worry if our taste in music is different; I will also include a link to all of the Record Store Day Releases. So without anymore waiting, here is my top 5 list.

1 KISS A SPECIAL TOUR ALBUM (Quantity: 10000)

After the massive success of KISS’s fourth studio album Destroyer, the band embarked on a 1976 summer tour. Casablanca Records released as a promo-only 12-inch EP with the four singles from the Destroyer album entitled A Special KISS Tour Album.
Now commercially available for the first-time ever, for Record Store Day 2026. Enhanced with spot gloss details on the jacket, the EP is featured at 45rpm for the first-time and pressed on black & white splatter vinyl.

Tracklist
A1 Beth
A2 Do You Love
B1 Flaming Youth
B2 Detroit Rock City

2 Megadeth Hidden Treasures (Quantity: 6500)

This is the first time available on vinyl EP that features 8 tracks, with this RSD Edition to include 4 extra tracks that was exclusive to the Japanese Version. Making this entire now 12 track album full of Covers, Soundtrack hits and Demos. Made with an alternate cover from the original in a 1LP Color Remastered Vinyl.

Tracklist
1. No More Mr. Nice Guy (Alice Cooper Cover) –
2. Breakpoint
3. Go To Hell
4. Angry Again
5. 99 Ways To Die
6. Paranoid (Black Sabbath Cover)
7. Diadems
8. Problems (Sex Pistols Cover)
9. A Tout le Monde (Radio Edit)
10. Symphony Of Destruction (Demo)
11. Architecture Of Aggression (Demo)
12. New World Order (Demo)

3 Miles Davis (Quantity: 2000)

Released to celebrate Miles Davis centennial in 2026, this 75th anniversary reissue of Davis’ first album as a bandleader was originally released on Prestige Records in 1951. Cut (AAA) from the original mono tapes by Jeff Powell at Take Out Vinyl, this Limited Edition 10” vinyl comes housed in a tip-on jacket.

Tracklist
“SIDE A:
1. Conception
2. Dig?
SIDE B:
3. My Old Flame
4. It’s Only A Paper Moon”

4 Pink Floyd Live From the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26th, 1975  (Quantity: 15400)

Pink Floyd Live From the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26th, 1975 contains 16 live recordings captured by the renowned bootlegger Mike Millard at the band’s legendary Los Angeles Sports Arena concert on April 26th, 1975. The audio has been lovingly restored and remastered by acclaimed producer and musician Steven Wilson. This Record Store Day exclusive vinyl version includes 4 LPs pressed on clear vinyl.

Tracklist
Side A
1. Raving And Drooling
Side B
1. You’ve Got To Be Crazy
Side C
1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5)
2. Have a Cigar
Side D
1. Shine on You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9)
Side E
1. Speak to Me
2. Breathe (In the Air)
3. On the Run
4. Time
Side F
1. The Great Gig in the Sky
2. Money
3. Us and Them
Side G
1. Any Colour You Like
2. Brain Damage
3. Eclipse
Side H
1. Echoes

5 ELTON JOHN Positiva Presents: Elton John – The Remixes (Quantity: 7500)

Positiva Presents: Elton John – The Remixes. A limited-edition ‘glow in the dark’ 1LP released through the iconic Positiva Records, exclusive to Record Store Day 2026. Curated by Elton John, this unique collection highlights his remarkable remix archive, bringing together club favourites and rarities for collectors and dance music fans alike. Pressed on 180g ‘glow in the dark’ vinyl and housed in the signature Positiva artwork sleeve, the release marks Positiva’s influential 30-year legacy at the forefront of dance culture. Remixes include Cold Heart with Dua Lipa – The Blessed Madonna Extended Mix, Hold Me Closer with Britney Spears – Purple Disco Machine Extended Mix, Sad – Elton John vs Pnau – The 2 Bears Remix Edit, Cold Heart with Dua Lipa – Claptone Remix, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart feat. RuPaul – Sanchez Club Mix Edit and Rocket Man – KDME Remix.

Side A
1. Cold Heart with Dua Lipa – The Blessed Madonna Extended Mix
2.  Hold Me Closer with Britney Spears – Purple Disco Machine Extended Mix
3.  Sad – Elton John Vs Pnau – The 2 Bears Remix Edit
4.  Philadelphia Freedom – Shine A Light Remix
 Side B
5.  Cold Heart with Dua Lipa – Claptone Remix
6.  I Don’t Wanna Go On With You Like That – Shep Pettibone Mix
7.  Don’t Go Breaking My Heart feat. RuPaul – Sanchez Club Mix Edit
8.  Rocket Man – KDME Remix

Record Store Day Complete List

For those looking for the complete list of Record Store Day exclusive LPs, you can find it here at recordstoreday.com.

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Source: RecordStoreDay.com