Record Store Day 2022

Almost back to normal! Because of the recent circumstances, the past two Record Store Days were split on different days. However this year nearly all the records from the list will be dropped on April 23rd with only a contingency date in June in case there might be any delays in terms of vinyl pressing. BUT there is actually one pretty interesting release that will be available exclusively on the second drop in summer…

In general upcoming Record Store Day features two categories. One is called RSD First for vinyl that has never been pressed before or has a special variant. The others are RSD Exclusives for releases that are most likely only available on that day – no future reissue expected.

Return Of The Mac on wax! In the mid 2000s Mobb Deep legend Prodigy put this project together with The Alchemist. Initially those recordings were meant to be a mixtape just to keep the audience hyped until the follow-up of H.N.I.C.. However the songs were so strong that the Queensbridge legend decided to give it an official release.

So far the album was only available on CD. For this RSD 2022 the record will come inside a gatefold sleeve – pressed on opaque red vinyl.

Continuing the list with the 2014 EP, Kauai, by Childish Gambino. Up until now the EP was only available as a bootleg.

The LP contains the lead single ‘Sober’ and will be released on three surprise color vinyl variants.

Out of print since the original release. Tommy Boy presents a reissue of Coolio’s debut album. Besides the 1994 promo release, the album will be available on double LP for the first time.

The release is limited to 2500 copies – pressed on black vinyl.

The Czarface saga continues! Coming off their ‘Good Guys Bad Guys EP’ featuring the two smash hits for Marvel’s blockbuster film Venom, Silver Age is ready to drop a another gem by 7L, Esoteric and Wu-Tang’s Inspectah Deck!

In the last few years the rap super group became a household name within the genre, known for their outstanding releases on all recent Record Store Days.

This time is no exception. Incredible rhyme schemes over wicked instrumentals made by the Czar Keys is their trademark. Pressed on quality vinyl with eye catching cover art is what they are known for, making RSD always a special day for all Hip Hop vinyl collectors.

This is probably the one record that lots of us will be going for. Housed inside a gatefold jacket, the LP also features cuts with Frankie Pulitzer, Lion Eye and the legend himself Kool Keith!

Additionally the release includes exclusive trading cards, designed by Czarface head artist Lamour Supreme.

Next on the list is ‘Show You The World’ by The Grouch. The album was originally published in 2008 but only the CD had all the 16 tracks on it. The 12″ EP released in the same year was shortened with only 10 songs and different cover art.

Now the album will get a full length double vinyl release – limited to only 1000 copies.

In 2021 Cypress Hill were celebrating the 30th anniversay of their self titled debut. In that respect the Los Angeles rap legends chose two of their favourite songs from the 1991 album and released them digitally as remixes:

‘How I Could Just Kill A Man’ (Remix by The Alchemist / Beat Butcha)

‘Hand On The Pump’ (Remix by DJ Muggs)

Exclusively only available for this Record Store Day 2022, those two cuts will be pressed on 10″ black vinyl.

Another West Coast vinyl release that will be hitting the stores for the first time is the 2012 album ‘Orca’ by C-Bo.

Featuring artists such as Brotha Lynch Hung, Yukmouth, King-T, B.G. Knocc Out, MC Eiht, Canibus, E-40 and much more. RBC Records finally decided to provide a double LP pressing that comes as Deluxe Edition – limited to 1000 copies.

Apart from the 2021 bootleg version there are only very few albums left to buy. Those that are still available already reached the three digit mark. Fans of the Atlanta trap rapper Future should be glad to hear that Legacy will be repressing the 2015 album ‘DS2’.

The third studio project will be dropped exclusively on double teal colored vinyl.

Also a regular contributor on recent Record Store Days is Chief Keef. His 2015 Mixtape ‘Sorry 4 The Weight’ was never released on vinyl before.

For that reason RBC Records is presenting another double LP from the Chicago rapper.

And now for my last number.. I’d like to return to the classic!

Like mentioned in the beginning there is another drop date in June if manufacturing delays appear. This seems to be the case for this gem. Obviously supervillian…

Daniel Dumile Thompson also known as MF DOOM introduced his Viktor Vaughn persona in 2003 to the rap world. His album ‘Vaudeville Villain’ was an instant classic and is considered as one of the best developments the Hip Hop scene has ever experienced.

MF DOOM vinyl collectors now have one more reason to look forward to summer. Although it must be mentioned that the upcoming RSD drop is little bit different compared to the previous 2021 release. It is more closer to the original 2003 release because it does not contain ‘Open Mic Night, Pt. 2’ and the ‘Change The Beat’ bonus track.

However it will still be exclusive double LP housed inside a gatefold jacket only to be released on Record Store Day 2022.