Benson Boone Joins a Star-Packed Black Friday Record Store Day
So let’s talk about this year’s Black Friday Record Store Day, because it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions yet — and yes, Benson Boone is right in the mix with the big names. What started 15 years ago as a small extension of the traditional April Record Store Day has now become a mini–holiday of its own. And even though the Black Friday version usually offers fewer releases, the quality and the exclusivity have only grown stronger over time. This year is no exception.
According to RSD cofounder Michael Kurtz, about 175 special titles have been lined up, which is roughly half the number released in April. The whole idea is to craft a list that gives every music fan at least a couple of gems they’d be thrilled to buy — or gift — during the holidays. And honestly, that goal seems to have been met with ease. Labels have dug deep into their archives, pressed rare editions, and pulled out fan-favorite material to guarantee that collectors have a real reason to get out of the house and stand in line at their local indie shop.
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What makes the 2025 lineup stand out is the variety. You’ve got icons like Dr. Dre, Fleetwood Mac, and Talking Heads releasing special editions right alongside modern hitmakers like Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, Fred again.., Role Model, Cage the Elephant — and yes, Benson Boone. His inclusion signals just how firmly he has planted himself in today’s music landscape. Being featured in the same breath as these major artists shows that he’s no longer just “one to watch” — he’s already earned a permanent spot on playlists, charts, and now collectors’ shelves.
This event isn’t just about sales; it’s really a celebration of how much fans still love the physical experience of music. Kurtz pointed out that people genuinely enjoy shopping in record stores, flipping through crates, discovering something unexpected, and then taking it home to play on an actual turntable. In an era dominated by streaming, it’s impressive to see how strong the appetite for vinyl and tangible music remains, especially during the holidays.
Across the full list of releases, there are glow-in-the-dark EPs, early live recordings, long-lost mixes, anniversary editions, and first-ever vinyl pressings. Every project has its own story, its own fandom, and its own moment worth capturing. And with artists like Benson Boone joining this year’s lineup, the event manages to bridge generations — bringing longtime collectors and new-school listeners into the same space, hunting for something rare, something nostalgic, or simply something they love.
So if you’re heading out this Black Friday, prepare to dig. You might just find a Benson Boone collectible sitting in the stack waiting for you — and that’s the kind of surprise Record Store Day was built for.
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