Every year when the Record Store Day Black Friday list drops, we get the usual flood of questions at the counter. "Is the line going to be crazy?" "Are people actually camping out?" But if you look past the major pop hype and shiny gimmick box sets, there’s a sweet spot on the list that shop staff always get genuinely excited about: the long-overdue reissues.
We’re talking about the albums that have been sitting on collector want-lists for decades, fetching eye-watering prices on Discogs and eBay because original pressings are almost impossible to find. Here are six records landing on our shelves this November 27th that are going to save collectors a fortune and why you’ll want to get in line to get them first.
1. Labi Siffre – Remember My Song
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Format: LP
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The Backstory: Original 1975 UK pressings on EMI routinely go for $120 to over $500 depending on condition.
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Why it’s a big deal: If you’re a hip-hop head or beat-digger, you already know this album even if you don't realize it. The track "I Got The..." holds one of the most famous sample breaks in rap history, spawning Eminem’s "My Name Is" and Jay-Z’s "Streets Is Watching." Getting an official, high-quality repress at standard retail price without scouring European seller listings is a massive win for crate-diggers.
2. Funk Factory – Funk Factory
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Format: LP
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The Backstory: Original 1975 ATCO copies sell online for anywhere from $75 to well over $200.
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Why it’s a big deal: Masterminded by Polish jazz violinist Michał Urbaniak, this self-titled jazz-funk masterpiece is a sacred grail in sample culture. The groove on "Rien Ne Va Plus" was flipped by Beastie Boys, MF DOOM, and A Tribe Called Quest. Original copies are usually beat to death from years of DJ use, so having a fresh, silent pressing on the racks is going to make local producers very happy.
3. Seaweed – Spanaway (30th Anniversary)
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Format: LP
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The Backstory: Clean 1995 Hollywood Records original pressings regularly demand $100 to $150+ on the secondary market.
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Why it’s a big deal: Spanaway is a high-water mark for mid-90s Pacific Northwest alt-rock and post-hardcore. Because it came out right in the middle of the 90s CD boom, the original vinyl run was tiny. This 30th-anniversary reissue gives 90s rock fans a chance to finally own a staple album without getting crushed by aftermarket prices.
4. Carissa's Wierd – You Should Be At Home Here (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
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Format: 2xLP
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The Backstory: Early 2000s pressings and limited runs trade for anywhere between $100 and $300 on collector sites.
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Why it’s a big deal: Carissa's Wierd is the ultimate "if you know, you know" slowcore indie band (and spawned future members of Band of Horses and Grand archives). Their heartbreaking, atmospheric sound has built a huge cult following over the last two decades, but their physical catalog has been notoriously scarce. A expanded 2xLP 25th-anniversary treatment is bound to bring out the indie diehards early.
5. Cursive – Happy Hollow (20th Anniversary Edition)
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Format: 3xLP
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The Backstory: Original Saddle Creek vinyl pressings from 2006 routinely sell for $80 to $150 online.
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Why it’s a big deal: Coming off the massive success of The Ugly Organ, Cursive added a full horn section and dropped a sharp, ambitious concept album that defined mid-2000s emo/indie rock. It hasn't had a widely distributed vinyl pressing in years. Packaged as a expanded 3xLP set for its 20th anniversary, this is a prime candidate for a day-one sellout.
6. Sparta – Threes (20th Anniversary)
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Format: LP
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The Backstory: Original 2006 pressings fetch $70 to $120+ because vinyl production was at an all-time low when it originally dropped.
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Why it’s a big deal: Formed by former members of At the Drive-In, Sparta captured a crucial moment in post-hardcore history. Threes is packed with massive riffs and intense vocals, but finding a copy on wax has been a nightmare for nearly two decades. A limited 20th-anniversary color pressing is exactly the kind of title that flies under the radar of casual shoppers but causes a sprint among seasoned collectors.
If any of these six are on your personal wishlist, don't wait for the Saturday morning online leftover drop. Because these are aimed at dedicated fans rather than impulse buyers, the people who want them will be at the front of the line on Friday morning!