CRAFT RECORDINGS ANNOUNCES NINE EXCLUSIVE TITLES

FOR RECORD STORE DAY BLACK FRIDAY 2025

 

Limited-edition LPs include Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Charlie Brown Christmas (Pop-Up Edition),

Jazz Dispensary’s new compilation Green Bullets, Creed’s Live in San Antonio,

Jonathan Richman’s You Must Ask the Heart and Ray Barretto’s Together

 

Also available is a brand-new compilation Flowers in the Afternoon: Late-1960s Sunshine,

the Fearless Records’ classic Punk Goes Acoustic, Alan Silvestri’s The Back to the Future Trilogy

and a picture disc edition of John Debney’s The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

 

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Los Angeles, CA (October 2, 2025)—Craft Recordings is proud to unveil its lineup for Record Store Day Black Friday 2025. Available exclusively at participating independent music retailers on Friday, November 28, this year’s selection features first-ever vinyl editions, rare live recordings, vibrant color pressings, and imaginative new packages that span funk, rock, punk, psych, salsa, soundtracks, holiday jazz, and more.

 

 

Among the highlights: Creed’s high-octane Live in San Antonio, captured during the band’s Human Clay zenith and making its vinyl debut; Vince Guaraldi Trio’s evergreen classic A Charlie Brown Christmas, reimagined as a special pop-up gatefold edition in celebration of the album’s 60th anniversary; and Jazz Dispensary’s latest cinematic caper, Green Bullets, a fuel-injected compilation that imagines a lost ’70s heist flick. Other exclusives include Jonathan Richman’s tender You Must Ask the Heart (finally on vinyl), Flowers in the Afternoon: Late-1960s Sunshine (the third entry in Craft’s psych/garage RSD series), the first-time-on-vinyl Punk Goes Acoustic, an all-analog cut of Ray Barretto’s salsa landmark Together, and two score-lover musts: Alan Silvestri’s The Back to the Future Trilogy and John Debney’s The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.

 

Scroll for details on each release. To find your nearest participating retailer, visit RecordStoreDay.com.

 

 

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Vince Guaraldi Trio — A Charlie Brown Christmas (Pop-Up Edition) (1-LP with Pop-Up Gatefold)

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS and the 60th anniversary of the most beloved holiday jazz album ever with this collectible Pop-Up Edition of Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas. The Vince Guaraldi Trio’s timeless score continues to introduce new generations to jazz—anchored by seasonal classics “Linus and Lucy” and “Christmas Time Is Here.” Housed in an exclusive gatefold sleeve featuring a pop-up scene of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang singing by the tree, this special edition pressing is limited to 6,500 copies worldwide. A Charlie Brown Christmas is RIAA 5x Platinum and remains among the top-selling holiday and jazz titles decades on.

 

A Charlie Brown Christmas Tracklist

Side A

1. O Tannenbaum
2. What Child Is This
3. My Little Drum
4. Linus and Lucy
5. Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental)

Side B

1. Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal)
2. Skating
3. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
4. Christmas Is Coming
5. Für Elise
6. The Christmas Song
7. Greensleeves

 

 

Various Artists — Jazz Dispensary: Green Bullets (1-LP, “Green Thunder” Vinyl)

Gas, grass, or jazz—nobody rides for free. Green Bullets is the latest joyride from Jazz Dispensary’s cult-favorite compilation series: a crate-digging tour through high-octane funk, fusion, and cinematic grooves that feels like the soundtrack to a 1970s action caper gone very, very wrong. Dizzy Gillespie turns up the heat, Isaac Hayes Movement locks into head-nodding swagger, Mongo Santamaría flips a familiar melody into Latin-funk bliss, and deep-catalog heroes like Blue Aquarius, Catalyst, and Studio G keep the needle on full throttle. Like past Jazz Dispensary installments that have become RSD fan rituals, Green Bullets pairs audiophile-minded mastering with heady infectious grooves—made for DJs, collectors, and anyone who loves their jazz with octane and attitude. Pressed on “Green Thunder” color vinyl, limited to 5,800 worldwide.

 

Green Bullets Tracklist

 

Side A

1. Blue Aquarius – “Foxfire (Live at Hammersmith Odeon)”
2. Dizzy Gillespie – “Fire Dance”
3. Isaac Hayes Movement – “St. Thomas Square”
4. Bill Summers & Summers Heat – “Feel the Heat”
5. Mongo Santamaria – “Lady Marmalade”

Side B

1. The 3 Pieces – “Backed Up Against the Wall”
2. The Blackbyrds – “Blackbyrds’ Theme”
3. Catalyst – “Fifty Second Street Boogie Down”
4. Studio G – “Bullion Breakdown”
5. Merl Saunders – “Bolinas Brown”

 

 

Creed — Live in San Antonio (2-LP, Metallic Silver Vinyl)

Captured November 14, 1999 at San Antonio’s Freeman Coliseum, Live in San Antonio drops you right into the roar of a sold-out Texas crowd as Creed storm through the Human Clay era. Newly remastered for vinyl, the set bottles the band’s late-’99 ferocity—Scott Stapp’s baritone cutting through Mark Tremonti’s towering riffs, underpinned by Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips in lockstep. The 13-song sprint balances fist-pumping anthems (“Are You Ready?,” “What If,” “My Own Prison”) with breakout hits (“Higher,” “With Arms Wide Open”) and fan-favorite deeper cuts. Pressed on metallic-silver 2-LP, limited to 4,800 copies worldwide.

 

Live in San Antonio Tracklist

 

Side A

1. Are You Ready? (Live at Freeman Coliseum)
2. Ode (Live at Freeman Coliseum)
3. Torn (Live at Freeman Coliseum)
4. Beautiful (Live at Freeman Coliseum)

Side B

1. Illusion (Live at Freeman Coliseum)
2. Say I (Live at Freeman Coliseum)
3. My Own Prison (Live at Freeman Coliseum)

Side C

1. What If (Live at Freeman Coliseum)
2. With Arms Wide Open (Live at Freeman Coliseum)
3. Faceless Man (Live at Freeman Coliseum)

Side D

1. What’s This Life For (Live at Freeman Coliseum)
2. One (Live at Freeman Coliseum)
3. Higher (Live at Freeman Coliseum)

 

 

Various Artists — Flowers in the Afternoon: Late-1960s Sunshine (1-LP, “Sunshine” Vinyl)

The third entry in Craft’s psych/garage RSD trilogy (following the beloved Poppies and Double Whammy) spotlights sunshine pop—those harmony-stacked, radio-ready singles that shimmered through the late ’60s. Producer/archivist Alec Palao curates a kaleidoscope of rare and hard-to-find cuts, including two previously unissued gems. Expect chiming guitars, orchestral flourishes, and chorus-soaked optimism from names you know like Mimi Fariña (who frequently collaborated with her sister Joan Baez), and names you’ll soon love like The Honey Jug and This Generation. An extensive new essay from GRAMMY®️-nominated music historian and compilation producer Palao offers insight into the singular sound that defined the popular music of a decade. Pressed on “Sunshine” orange translucent vinyl, and limited to 3,300 copies worldwide.

 

Flowers in the Afternoon: Late-1960s Sunshine Tracklist

 

Side A

1. Rick McClellan – “Frozen Sunshine”*
2. The Catch – “I Feel Wonderful”
3. Erik – “Georgeann”
4. The Rock N’ Roll Gypsies – “(It’s A) Love-In”
5. Mimi Fariña – “Flowers in the Afternoon”*
6. The Youngfolk – “Mary Said”
7. The Honey Jug – “Warm City Baby”
8. Mark Devlin – “But Not Today”*

Side B

1. This Generation – “The Children Have Your Tongue”
2. Bert & Bill – “You’re What Makes My Lonely Life Worth Living”
3. Inner Dialogue – “Yesterday the Dog”
4. Elizabeth – “Mary Anne”
5. The NJ Orange – “Pretty Sunshine Girl”
6. Jefferson Lee – “Pancake Trees”
7. The Hi-Five – “You’ll Never Know What’s in My Heart”
8. Jeff Monn – “Walking Around in Your Disguise”

 

* previously unreleased.

 

 

Jonathan Richman — You Must Ask the Heart (1-LP, “Candy-Heart Pink” Vinyl)

Jonathan Richman’s lovelorn 1995 treasure finally spins on vinyl for its 30th anniversary. Recorded with a small, rotating cast and a light touch, You Must Ask the Heart distills Richman’s trademark openness—tender melodies, wry humor, and a wide-eyed romantic streak—into a set that feels like a living-room serenade. The album moves from the moonlit sway of “Vampire Girl” to the stroll of “The Heart of Saturday Night,” and the bittersweet shuffle “Let Her Go Into the Darkness.” Long praised for its guileless charm and “joyfully spirited” delivery, the record occupies a special corner of his catalog. This edition is remastered from the original source tape by Jeff Powell at Take Out Vinyl and pressed on “Candy-Heart” pink vinyl. Limited to 3,700 copies worldwide.

 

You Must Ask the Heart Tracklist

Side A

1. To Hide a Little Thought
2. The Heart of Saturday Night
3. Vampire Girl
4. Just Because I’m Irish
5. That’s How I Feel
6. Let Her Go Into the Darkness

Side B

1. The Rose
2. You Must Ask the Heart
3. Nothing Can Change This Love
4. Amorcito Corazón
5. City vs. Country
6. Walter Johnson
7. Nishi

 

 

Various Artists — Punk Goes Acoustic (1-LP, Translucent “Lemonade” Vinyl)

Your favorite punk classics—unplugged. The third installment in Fearless Records’ long-running Punk Goes franchise, Punk Goes Acoustic (2003) shifted the series from covers to intimate reinterpretations by the original artists, spotlighting songwriting beneath the distortion. Taking Back Sunday, Thursday, Yellowcard, Rise Against, Finch, and more strip their anthems to wood and wire, revealing the hooks and heart that made them era-defining. Making its vinyl debut, this RSD-exclusive offers a curated selection of tracks from the original CD release and is pressed on translucent “Lemonade” vinyl. Limited to 2,000 copies worldwide.

 

Punk Goes Acoustic Tracklist

Side A

1. Thrice — “Trust”
2. Yellowcard feat. Baron Bodnar — “Firewater”
3. Sugarcult — “Memory (Acoustic Version)”
4. Finch — “Letters to You”
5. Thursday — “A Hole in the World”

Side B

1. The Starting Line — “Playing Favorites”
2. The Ataris — “Eight of Nine”
3. Taking Back Sunday — “Cute Without the ‘E’ (Cut from the Team)”
4. Rise Against — “Swing Life Away”
5. Rufio — “Over It”

 

 

Ray Barretto — Together (1-LP, 180-gram)

Ray Barretto’s 1969 Fania landmark roared out of New York with an irresistible blend of Latin jazz, boogaloo, Afro-Cuban, and hard salsa—an era-defining snapshot of the city’s pan-Latin sound. With Adalberto Santiago (vocals), Orestes Vilató (timbales), Louis (Louie) Cruz (piano), Andy González (bass), Roberto Rodríguez (trumpet), and Tony Fuentes (bongos), the band cooks through crowd-lifters like “Vive y vacila,” the Afro-Cuban jazz classic “Tin Tin Deo,” and the electric, Latin-funk title track. This reissue features lacquers cut (AAA) from the original master tapes and pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. Limited to 2,000 copies worldwide.

 

Together Tracklist

 

Side A

1. Together
2. Adivíname y olvídate
3. Hipocresía y falsedad
4. No olvido a Caracas
5. De donde vengo

Side B

1. Vive y vacila
2. Invitación al son
3. Tin Tin Deo

 

 

Alan Silvestri — The Back to the Future Trilogy (1-LP, “Doc Brown” Vinyl)

Great Scott! Celebrate 40 years of Robert Zemeckis’ time-hopping saga with the first-ever vinyl release of the collection drawing together Alan Silvestri’s pulse-pounding themes across all three films—Back to the Future, Part II, and Part III. From the elastic fanfare of the original to the turbo-charged future cues and the Western-tinged finale, Silvestri’s writing remains one of cinema’s most recognizable symphonic signatures. This edition features selections spanning the trilogy and showcases never-before-published poster art by Drew Struzan, the legendary illustrator behind the film’s original one-sheet. Pressed on “Doc Brown” color vinyl and limited to 3,900 copies worldwide.

 

The Back to the Future Trilogy Tracklist

 

Side A — Back to the Future

1. Back to the Future
2. Skateboard Chase
3. Marty’s Letter
4. Clocktower Pt. 1
5. Clocktower Pt. 2 and Helicopter
6. ’85 Lone Pine Mall
7. 4 x 4
8. Doc Returns

Side B — Back to the Future Part II / Part III

1. Hill Valley, 2015
2. Burn the Book
3. He’s Gone
4. The Letter
5. I’m Back
6. End Logo
7. The West
8. Main Title (Part III)
9. Indians
10. Point of No Return (The Train Pt. III)
11. End Credits (Part III)

 

 

John Debney — The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (1-LP, Picture Disc)

Join SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward and the whole gang as they try and retrieve the Krabby Patty’s secret recipe from the dastardly villain Burger Beard in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, the crew’s second big screen adventure! Composer John Debney weaves a musical journey of exhilaration and excitement from Bikini Bottom to Bikini Atoll and beyond. This release celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Debney’s score, which makes its vinyl debut on a picture disc edition featuring a SpongeBob illustration inspired by the iconic Coppertone ads. Limited to 4,200 copies worldwide.

 

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Tracklist

 

Side A

1. Burger Beard in Island
2. Burger Beard Starts to Read Story
3. Plankton Attack / Tank Defeat / Giant Robot / Trying to Steal Formula
4. Torturing Plankton / Refund
5. Escaping in a Bubble
6. The End / Get Him
7. Going to Sleep / Inside SpongeBob’s Brain
8. Getting the Key / Plankton Rescue Karen
9. Intro Bubbles

Side B

1. Stealing Formula Back / Pirate Ship and Food Truck
2. My Very Own Food Truck / Sandy Proposes Sacrifice
3. Bubbles to the Rescue / Beach Search for Krabby Pattys
4. Beachfront Antics / Bike Path Encounters / Home of the Krabby Patty
5. Story Rewrites / Invincabubble
6. Chasing Burger Beard / Team Worked
7. Not So Fast Burger Beard / Plankton / Real Teamwork

 

 

About Craft Recordings:

Craft Recordings is home to one of the largest and most essential collections of master recordings and compositions in the world. Its storied repertoire includes landmark releases from icons such as Joan Baez, John Coltrane, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Celia Cruz, Miles Davis, Isaac Hayes, John Lee Hooker, Little Richard, R.E.M., Joan Sebastian, and Traveling Wilburys. Plus, the catalog recordings of celebrated contemporary acts including A Day to Remember, Evanescence, Alison Krauss, Nine Inch Nails, Taking Back Sunday and Violent Femmes, to name just a few. Renowned imprints with catalogs issued under the Craft banner include Fania, Fantasy, Fearless, Musart, Nitro, Panart, Prestige, Riverside, Rounder, Specialty, Stax, Vanguard, Varèse Sarabande, Vee-Jay and Victory, among many others. Craft creates thoughtfully curated packages, with a meticulous devotion to quality and a commitment to preservation — ensuring that these recordings endure for new generations to discover. Craft is also home to the Billie Holiday and Tammy Wynette estates which preserve and protect their respective names, likeness and music through day-to-day legacy management of these cultural trailblazers.

 

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