Jacob Tyler Dunn
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Metro Phoenix big-box stores won’t be the only retailers buzzing with bodies later this week. Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 hits Valley indie vinyl shops on Nov. 28, offering exclusive titles, special sales, and in-store events.
This spinoff of the traditional Record Store Day in April features roughly 1,400 participating retailers nationwide to celebrate independent record stores.
Over a dozen shops in metro Phoenix will take part. Among the 170-plus official RSD Black Friday releases are Billie Eilish’s 10-inch EP “Birds of a Feather” and a 40th anniversary EP version of A‑ha’s “Take On Me.” Even more exclusives can be found at local record stores.
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What else is planned for Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 in the Valley? Here’s a rundown of what to expect at metro Phoenix retailers.
Asylum Records
2990 N. Alma School Road #5, Chandler
Asylum Records owner Scott Robenalt plans to go all out for Record Store Day Black Friday. Alice Cooper originals Mighty Michael Bruce, Neal Smith and Ken Mary appear from noon to 2 p.m. The store debuts a new horror collectibles section called Asylum Records Darkside, and local vendor Last Ride Tacos will serve horror-themed food throughout the day. Doors open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Deadwax Records
14175 W. Indian School Road, D1, Goodyear
Deadwax Records celebrates Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 with official RSD releases and vendor pop-ups. Vinyl fans can dig through exclusive titles while hunting through bins for other finds. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Desert Grooves
393 W Warner Rd #117, Chandler
Desert Grooves owner Jeff Hutton opens at 6 a.m. and drops a hoard of choice vinyl he’s stashed, including Blue Note jazz and hip-hop gems. Shoppers receive 20% off everything, except for official RSD Black Friday titles. The store is open until 6 p.m.
Grace Records
2200 E. Williams Field Rd., #112, Gilbert
Southeast Valley vinyl hunters, this is your playground. Grace Records is participating in Record Store Day Black Friday with one copy per person of official RSD titles. Score storewide discounts with 15% off apparel and 10% off non-RSD media and electronics. Doors open at 7 a.m. for anyone ready to start digging early.
The ‘In’ Groove
3300 N. 24th St.
The In Groove in Phoenix kicks off a four-day sale on new and used records and CDs, Black Friday through Cyber Monday. The store plans to have as many official RSD Black Friday titles as possible. “We order everything,” a manager says. Limit one per customer. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Stinkweeds
12 W. Camelback Road
Phoenix’s most iconic record store, Stinkweeds, kicks off Black Friday at 8 a.m. with RSD Black Friday exclusives for sale outside, first-come, first-served, one per customer. The first 75 people in line also get goodie bags. Inside the store, you can browse rare and collectible LPs, enjoy 20% off boxsets and books, live DJs, coffee and gift card bonuses.
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Tracks in Wax, Phoenix
4741 N. Central Ave.
Tracks in Wax’s new owner, Josh Briese, couldn’t score an official Record Store Day designation in time for Black Friday, but the shop is still planning something special. Fans can check out its parking lot record sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All 12-inch vinyl is $2 and 7-inchers are 50 cents.
Uncle Aldo’s Attic
900 E. Main St., Mesa
Stuffed with weird and wonderful vinyl, Uncle Aldo’s Attic is one of the quirkiest spots to hit on Record Store Day Black Friday. Snag any of their official RSD titles and enjoy 10% off everything available. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Vinyl Command
930 W. Southern Ave., Suite 1, Mesa
Vinyl Command cranks up Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Metal fans can snag exclusive titles like Motörhead’s “Live at Brixton ’87,” Municipal Waste’s “Massive Aggressive” and Dying Fetus’s “Into the Cesspool.”
Vinyl Record Dude
7223 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale
Vinyl Record Dude celebrates its first Record Store Day Black Friday at its new Scottsdale location. Official RSD titles are still being unpacked, though. “They’re still coming in. You can get one of each available title,” an employee says. The store opens at 7 a.m. and offers 10% off used vinyl all day.
Zia Records
Multiple Valley locations
All five Zia Records locations in metro Phoenix kick off Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 at 8 a.m. Fans can nab over 100 official releases, including Chappell Roan, Talking Heads and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Zia patrons can also snag new branded merch and take advantage of a buy three, get one free deal on pre-owned items. Sign up for Zia’s VIP program to get 5% off your RSD Black Friday Exclusive purchase.
