Each April, Record Store Day gives us another reason to celebrate independent record stores—the music and the community that lives and breathes inside them. For 2026, Craft Recordings proudly celebrates RSD with nine limited-edition vinyl releases that span eras, genres, and scenes, from essential jazz and soul to indie, alt-rock, and cult Latin classics.
Coming exclusively to participating indie retailers on Saturday, April 18, the set includes a rare mono reissue of That’s Him! by Abbey Lincoln, a 75th-anniversary 10-inch edition of Miles Davis’ The New Sounds, plus long-awaited vinyl releases from Mayday Parade, Violent Femmes, and The Tears. Add to that two freshly curated compilations—from Stax rarities to Jazz Dispensary-curated Brazilian jazz-funk gems—and you’ve got a crate-digging day well spent.
Scroll on for a closer look at each release, and find your nearest participating store here.
Abbey Lincoln—That’s Him!
Released in 1957, That’s Him! marked a major artistic step forward for Abbey Lincoln. While her debut placed her in a more traditional orchestral setting, this sophomore effort spotlighted her as a commanding interpreter of song, pairing her expressive vocals with a small-group lineup of jazz heavyweights including Sonny Rollins, Kenny Dorham, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Max Roach.
Lincoln took creative control, hand-selecting a collection of standards and bluesy ballads, including “I Must Have That Man!” (Fields/McHugh) and “Don’t Explain” (Holiday/Herzog Jr.), both closely associated with her musical hero, Billie Holiday. Other highlights include the Oscar Brown Jr.-penned “Strong Man,” as well as a stirring a cappella rendition of Phil Moore’s “Tender as a Rose.”
This edition features the rare mono mix, all-analog (AAA) mastering by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing, with a tip-on jacket replicating the original artwork (4,200 copies worldwide).
Tracklist
Side A
1. Strong Man
2. Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Joe
3. My Man
4. Tender as a Rose
5. That’s Him
Side B
1. I Must Have That Man
2. Porgy
3. When a Woman Loves a Man
4. Don’t Explain
Miles Davis – The New Sounds
Originally released in 1951, The New Sounds was Miles Davis’ debut as a leader and his first release for Prestige Records. Taking advantage of the then-new 10-inch LP format, Davis stretched out on a small but focused set of recordings that hinted at the innovation to come.
Joined by an exceptional young ensemble—Sonny Rollins, Jackie McLean, Art Blakey, Walter Bishop Jr., and Tommy Potter—Davis puts his stamp on standards like “Conception” and “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” while introducing his own composition “Dig,” which would soon become a jazz standard.
This special, 75th anniversary pressing celebrates Davis’ centennial with all-analog (AAA) mastering from the original mono tapes by Jeff Powell at Take Out Vinyl. The New Sounds is pressed on 10-inch vinyl and is housed in a Tip-on jacket (4,900 copies worldwide).
Tracklist
Side A
1. Conception
2. My Old Flame
Side B
1. Dig?
2. It’s Only a Paper Moon
Mayday Parade – Tales Told by Dead Friends
Self-released in 2005, Tales Told by Dead Friends introduced Mayday Parade as one of the most promising voices in the emerging pop-punk and emo scene. Fueled by grassroots buzz, the EP sold more than 10,000 copies and helped land the band a slot on the Vans Warped Tour—momentum that ultimately led to their signing with Fearless Records.
Packed with anthemic hooks and emotional ballads, the EP includes fan favorites like “When I Get Home, You’re So Dead” and “Three Cheers for Five Years,” several of which would later reappear on the band’s debut album, A Lesson in Romantics.
This 20th anniversary pressing is issued on collectible translucent orange vinyl (2,500 copies worldwide).
Tracklist
Side A
1. Just Say You’re Not Into It
2. When I Get Home, You’re So Dead
3. One Man Drinking Games
Side B
1. Your Song
2. Three Cheers for Five Years
3. The Last Something That Meant Anything
Various Artists – Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
In 2012, over 20 of indie rock’s biggest—including HAIM, Tame Impala, St. Vincent, and MGMT—paid homage to one of the most beloved bands of all-time with Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning music supervisor Randall Poster and Gelya Robb, the album reimagines 19 Fleetwood Mac songs—from the band’s biggest hits to deeper album cuts.
Highlights include Anohni’s starkly intimate performance of “Landslide,” Lykke Li’s dream-pop take on “Silver Springs,” Best Coast’s jauntily retro “Rhiannon,” and The Kills’ haunting interpretation of “Dreams.” Paste proclaimed, “Every so often, [tribute albums] get done right, and this happens to be one of those times…. [It] offer[s] original takes on a great band’s songs, while reminding listeners what made that band great in the first place.”
Now available for the very first time on vinyl, this special 2-LP set is pressed on a dreamy Translucent Sea Blue vinyl (3,700 copies worldwide).
Tracklist
Side A
1. Lee Ranaldo Band feat. J Mascis – Albatross
2. Antony – Landslide
3. Trixie Whitley – Before the Beginning
4. Billy Gibbons & Co. – Oh Well
5. Best Coast – Rhiannon
Side B
1. The New Pornographers – Think About Me
2. Marianne Faithfull – Angel
3. Lykke Li – Silver Springs
4. Karen Elson – Gold Dust Woman
5. Matt Sweeney & Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – Storms
Side C
1. Washed Out – Straight Back
2. Tame Impala – That’s All for Everyone
3. Craig Wedren with St. Vincent – Sisters of the Moon
4. The Kills – Dreams
5. Gardens & Villa – Gypsy
Side D
1. The Crystal Ark – Tusk
2. MGMT – Future Games
3. HAIM – Hold Me
4. The Entrance Band – The Green Manalishi
Jazz Dispensary – Magia Brasileira
Pack your bags, pour a caipirinha, and get ready to dançar! This RSD, The Jazz Dispensary heads south for a little Magia Brasileira. The latest release from the highly sought-after series finds our groove alchemists tunneling deep into the vaults to curate a rousing array of mid-century samba sizzlers and funk-drenched jams, courtesy of some of Brazil’s greatest artists.
Selections include Dom Um Romão’s dancefloor-ready “Shake (Ginga Gingou),” Bola Sete’s breezy “Soul Samba,” João Donato’s funky “Whistle Stop,” and ethereal vocal performances from Flora Purim.
Pressed on tri-color “Brazilian Shimmer” vinyl, the release is housed in a jacket featuring original artwork by São Paulo-based artist Fernanda Peralta (6,000 copies worldwide).
Tracklist
Side A
1. Dom Um Romão – Shake (Ginga Gingou)
2. Bola Sete and His New Brazilian Trio – Soul Samba
3. Raul de Souza – Dr. Honoris Causa
4. Cal Tjader and Charlie Byrd – Samba de Oneida
Side B
1. João Donato – Whistle Stop
2. Dom Salvador – Suddenly
3. Paulinho da Costa – Carnival of Colors
4. Flora Purim – Butterfly Dreams
Markolino Dimond – Brujería
Originally released in 1971, Brujería is the debut—and most celebrated—album from pianist and arranger Markolino Dimond. A cult favorite among salsa and Latin jazz collectors, the album blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with progressive jazz influences and features an extraordinary lineup of musicians, including Angel Canales, Andy Gonzalez, and Eddie “Gua Gua” Rivera.
The album showcases Markolino’s extraordinary talents through eight lively originals, including “Brujería,” “Mi Irmita,” and “El Barrio.”
Produced by salsa heavyweights Harvey Averne, Larry Harlow, and Johnny Pacheco, Brujería stands as a cornerstone of salsa dura and one of the most sought-after Latin releases of its era. A long-out-of-print rarity—the album returns to vinyl for the first time in more than 50 years. This edition is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and features all-analog (AAA) mastering (1,500 copies worldwide).
Tracklist
Side A
1. Brujería
2. Mi Irmita
3. Aguardiente
4. Tiene Sabor
Side B
1. Mariquita
2. Yo No Tengo Pena
3. El Barrio
Violent Femmes – The Blind Leading the Naked
Released in 1986 and produced by Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads, The Blind Leading the Naked saw Violent Femmes expand their sound beyond the stripped-down folk-punk of their early work. Incorporating a horn section featuring the Stooges’ Steve Mackay on saxophone, legendary guitarist Leo Kottke on the acoustic 10-string, and acclaimed experimental artist Fred Frith performing an array of homemade instruments, the album marked a commercial breakthrough for the band.
Opening with “Old Mother Reagan,” a scorching, 32-second commentary on the era’s administration, the album takes listeners on a genre-bending journey—from the retro surf-rock vibes of “Breakin’ Hearts” and the bluesy honky-tonk of “Faith,” to the Springsteen-esque “I Held Her in My Arms.” The Femmes also put their stamp on T-Rex’s “Children of the Revolution,” blending synth-forward industrial textures with gospel flair.
This 40th anniversary edition is pressed exclusively on “Candlelight Swirl” vinyl (3,200 copies worldwide).
Tracklist
Side A
1. Old Mother Reagan
2. No Killing
3. Faith
4. Breakin’ Hearts
5. Special
6. Love & Me Make Three
7. Candlelight Song
Side B
1. I Held Her in My Arms
2. Children of the Revolution
3. Good Friend
4. Heartache
5. Cold Canyon
6. Two People
The Tears – Here Come the Tears
Formed by former Suede collaborators Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler, The Tears released Here Come the Tears in 2005 to widespread acclaim. Building on the creative partnership last heard on Dog Man Star, the album features sweeping arrangements, vivid lyricism, and politically charged singles like “Refugees,” alongside fan favorites such as “Lovers” (a UK Top 25), and “Apollo 13.”
The album, which peaked at No.15 in the UK, was not only embraced by fans of Suede, but also by numerous outlets, including the NME, which declared, “It is raw, emotionally stirring, and the best album you’ll hear this year, by a mile.” Despite its warm reception, however, Here Come the Tears would remain the group’s sole album.
This edition marks the first-ever vinyl reissue of Here Come the Tears, pressed on ultra-clear vinyl (5,500 copies worldwide).
Tracklist
Side A
1. Refugees
2. Autograph
3. Co-Star
4. Imperfection
5. The Ghost of You
6. Two Creatures
Side B
1. Lovers
2. Fallen Idol
3. Brave New Country
4. Beautiful Pain
5. The Asylum
6. Apollo 13
7. A Love as Strong as Death
Various Artists – Stax: Killer B’s
Stax Records built its legacy on iconic soul A-sides (placing over 167 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 and an astonishing 243 tracks on the R&B Top 10), but many of its B-sides are just as powerful.
Stax: Killer B’s, a brand-new compilation, allows fans to experience a different side of Stax through 14 rare B-sides that deserve their moment in the sun. The collection opens with The Bar Kays’ supremely funky “A.J. the House Fly,” originally paired with their 1969 cover of “Midnight Cowboy.” Another standout instrumental is Booker T. & The M.G.’s’ chilled-out “Soul Clap ’69,” originally the flip side of their cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson.” Johnnie Taylor’s smooth-as-silk “Love in the Streets (Ain’t Good as the Love at Home)” complemented his 1971 A-Side, “Hijackin’ Love.”
Additional highlights include The Soul Children’s powerful “Poem on the School House Door” (off 1973’s “Love Is a Hurtin’ Thing”), Eddie Floyd’s emotive 1969 ballad, “Consider Me,” (“Don't Tell Your Mama (Where You've Been),” and Inez Foxx’s deliciously infectious “One Woman Man” (1973’s “This Time”).
Stax: Killer B’s makes its vinyl debut for Record Store Day on Red Smoke vinyl (3,700 copies worldwide).
Tracklist
Side A
1. The Bar-Kays – A.J. the House Fly
2. Booker T. & The M.G.’s – Soul Clap ’69
3. Johnnie Taylor – Love in the Streets (Ain’t Good as the Love at Home)
4. Mel and Tim – It Hurts to Want It So Bad
5. Little Sonny – They Want Money
6. Darrell Banks – I’m the One Who Loves You
7. The Soul Children – Poem on the School House Door
Side B
1. The Newcomers – Mannish Boy
2. Jones and Blumenberg – The Right Track
3. Margie Joseph – Punish Me
4. Eddie Floyd – Consider Me
5. Jimmy Hughes – I’m Not Ashamed to Beg or Plead
6. Inez Foxx – One Woman’s Man
7. Stefan – Long as I Can See the Light