The best vinyl releases of December 2024

Anyone who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was wrong: the industry has undergone a true revival. As a result, music fans are engaging with physical media in a way they might not have if the decades-old medium hadn’t made a comeback. This doesn’t mean that everyone only listens to their parents’ old music. That’s part of it, of course, thanks to reissues that present classic albums in a new light. However, an essential element of the renewed vinyl wave is the release of new projects in the form of records, of which there are many.

Whatever you like, each month brings its share of new vinyl releases that will please everyone. Some naturally stand out above the rest, so check out some of our favorite December vinyl releases below.

Paul Grimstad – “Evening Mirror” Feat. Talia Ryder 7 inch

To celebrate the first anniversary of the film The sweet Orientthere’s a special 7-inch single of one of the highlights of the film’s soundtrack, “Evening Mirror.” The release was available exclusively at a record release party on December 22, but is expected to be available via other venues in the future.

Talking heads — Talking Heads: 77 (Super Deluxe Edition)

For David Byrne and company, it all started with Talking heads: 77which has been the subject of an astonishing new reissue. The “Super Deluxe Edition” includes, among other goodies, rarities, unreleased extracts and previously unreleased releases Live at CBGB, October 10, 1977.

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Fang Island — Does not exist II: the complete recordings

This band from Providence, Rhode Island, burned fast and hard, leaving behind a few beloved albums and a splash of lesser-heard EPs and gems. Now you can have it all with this complete box set, capturing the band’s legacy in a handcrafted, laser-engraved wooden box. With it you get everything the band has released, an exclusive 7 inch disc featuring “Starquake” b/w “Patterns On The Wall”. Andrew WK and a poster. They don’t produce many of these boxes (300) and they are sold out online, so follow the link below to see where they can have some in store. The two albums, Fang Island And Majorare also available individually here.

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Daft Punk — Discovery: Interstella 5555 Edition

The iconic film by Daft Punk and Leiji Matsumoto Interstella 5555: The 5Tory of the 5Ecret 5Tar had a one-night-only showing earlier this month. If you missed this, there’s still Discovery: Interstella 5555 Editionwhich includes the original artwork from the Japanese edition, stickers and the Daft Club card.

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pulp Fiction OST

The soundtrack to end all soundtracks. Okay, maybe that’s a bit dramatic, but the influence of pulp Fictionboth as a film and as an album, cannot be overstated. I recently watched the film in a crowded theater and was struck by how the “music video” still plays, with big musical numbers tying the scenes together. This new 30th anniversary pressing of the film is available on glow-in-the-dark vinyl and will please every vinyl lover in your life.

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Temptations — solid rock (Reissue)

Motown has spent much of 2024 delivering a fantastic series of reissues of its famous catalog, and now we’ve reached the end of the road. Among the December releases is a reissue of solid rockthe Temptations’ pivotal album in 1972.

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J.Cole — Forest Hills Drive 2014 Vinyl (10th Anniversary Edition)

There is nothing more iconic than 2014 Forest Hills Drive when it comes to rap albums, what now J.Cole celebrates ten years of this flagship project with a new anniversary reissue. In addition to the new cover art, there are also four new bonus tracks.

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The remedy — Songs from a Lost World (Blood Red Moon Edition)

In 2024, Robert Smith and company have managed to succeed Songs from a lost worldone of the best received albums of The Cure’s storied career. Uproxx’s Steven Hyden talked about it“As much as The Cure reclaimed the sound of their 1980s work, they reanimated the spirit of it, the desire to give each album a distinct vibe that obliterated all others in the world.”

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The doors — 1967-1971

This is Rhino’s high fidelity series and is limited to just 3,000 copies – and appears to be out of stock online. The collections feature every album released during Jim Morrison’s lifetime, from the self-titled debut album to Woman from Los Angeles. The set is housed in a pretty impressive faux lizard skin hardshell case and features rare photos and new liner notes from Doors archivist David Dutkowski. This would basically meet all your door needs in one package.

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The National… Rome

The National has long built a reputation as an exceptional live band (here is Philip Cosores from Uproxx who loves it). Now they have given their fans a real treat with Romea new live album called “the definitive live document of The National.”

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Broadcast – Tender Buttons (Vinyl Me, Please Reissue)

Tender buttons was a critically acclaimed dream pop album from the mid-2000s, and this year it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Vinyl Me, Please marks the occasion with a reissue pressed on magenta and cyan vinyl, which provides a vibrant contrast to the black and white cover art.

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