From K-Pop to Country, These Are The Best Target Exclusive Vinyl Albums to Shop (2024)

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From K-Pop to Country, These Are The Best Target Exclusive Vinyl Albums to Shop (1)

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Local record stores remain the best place to pick up hard-to-find, unique albums. But for big releases from major artists, Target’s selection of exclusive vinyl is impressively deep for collectors and casual fans alike. Target’s vinyl exclusives have special features like posters and one-of-a-kind color variants that add to their collectibility.

Target’s exclusive vinyl leans heavily on pop artists like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Harry Styles. But hip-hop heads, classic rock fans, and soul music enthusiasts can find the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Tom Petty, and Marvin Gaye among Target’s digital shelves. In short, there’s something for almost everyone.

Many beginner record collectors don’t own a turntable, and while shopping for a record player can be intimidating, our music-obsessed commerce editors have tips on buying affordable turntables, Bluetooth turntables, and speakers.

To make shopping Target’s deep vinyl selection easier, we’ve rounded up some stand-out Target-exclusive LPs, ranging from new albums to re-releases of must-have collector staples. Don’t forget to check back here, as we’ll be adding new releases to the list.

pop

Shawn Mendes – Shawn

$39.99

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Shawn Mendes canceled his 2022 tour to focus on his mental health, and he’s now making his return with his latest album Shawn, which is set to be released on October 18. The 12-track album will be preceded by the singles “Why Why Why” and “Isn’t That Enough.” The LP is pressed on opaque red vinyl, and the album comes with a poster.

Target Release Date: October 18, 2024

pop

Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

$48.99

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Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess may have been released last year, but her recent surge in popularity has fans seeking out her debut album. While the original pressing is mostly sold out, Chappell Roan announced an anniversary reissue in addition to a range of other exclusive editions. The Target-exclusive version features a multi-colored coral color and it includes a poster.

Target Release Date: September 20, 2024

Pop

Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet

$39.99

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Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” had a well-caffeinated rise up the Billboard charts, but “Please, Please, Please” was her first number one. If the first taste of the album is anything to go off, Short n’ Sweet is sure to be a big hit. The Target release is pressed on bubblegum pink vinyl and includes a poster. The album can be pre-ordered on CD or vinyl now.

Target Release Date: August 23, 2024

soundtrack

Various Artists – Deadpool & Wolverine

$39.99

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Deadpool & Wolverine is full of Easter eggs and pop culture references, and the film’s soundtrack is fittingly eclectic. It includes everything from Aretha Franklin and The Platters to Avril Lavigne and Green Day. It even features the title track from The Greatest Showman, performed by Hugh Jackman. The exclusive is pressed on two yellow LPs.

Target Release Date: July 26, 2024

K-pop

Enhypen – Romance: Untold

$34.99

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K-pop group Enhyphen’s new album Romance: Untold peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, and the band released unique CD and vinyl offerings as Target exclusives. The red vinyl comes in a transparent plastic sleeve and includes a lyric booklet and 2 stickers.

Target Release Date: July 12, 2024

pop

Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department

$45.99

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This exclusive of Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, is pressed on a two-LP phantom clear vinyl. It features an album sleeve with exclusive photos and the bonus track “The Manuscript.”

Target Release Date: April 19, 2024

pop

Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft

$34.99

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Billie Eilish has been a vocal crusader on environmental issues, which is why she approached her Target-exclusive release differently. The LP is pressed on Eco-Mix vinyl, which is 100% recycled using trims and leftovers from the production of other albums. That means each album is a slightly different color, ranging from yellow to orange. The single LP album comes with a poster as well.

Target Release Date: May 17, 2024

country

Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well

$34.99

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Kacey Musgraves’ Deeper Well finds the country singer in a plaintive mood, reflecting on the impact of fame while taking stock of what’s important in her life. The single red LP is half-opaque and half-transparent, and the record comes with a fold-out poster. The LP is pressed on 180-gram vinyl, known for being heavier and less prone to warping.

Target Release Date: March 15, 2024

pop

Olivia Rodrigo – GUTS

$32.99

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Olivia Rodgrigo’s second album, GUTS, was dubbed an Instant Classic by Rolling Stone. Reviewer Rob Sheffield wrote that “she proves that she’s a voice that’s here to stay and a songwriter built to last.” The Target-exclusive version features an alternate cover, as well as a poster. The single LP record is magenta.

Target Release Date: September 8, 2023

alternative

Lana Del Rey – Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd

$34.99

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Lana Del Rey’s Ocean Blvd is perhaps the first album where she looks back, and it includes musical motifs and references to her earlier albums. But sonically, she pushes her sound forward, adding a long list of collaborators to her dreamy ’60s vocal style. The Target-exclusive vinyl features an alternate cover, a double LP in dark pink, and a poster.

Target Release Date: March 24, 2023

hip hop

Kendrick Lamar – Good Kid, m.A.A.d City

$39.99

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Good Kid, m.A.A.d City is the undisputed hip-hop classic that launched Kendrick Lamar to global superstardom, and it got a Target-exclusive re-release for its 10th anniversary in 2022. The album comes with two opaque red LPs in a gatefold sleeve.

Target Release Date: October 21, 2022

rock

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Greatest Hits

$34.99

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Tom Petty was one of the most influential rock artists of all time, and while it would be hard to capture his influence in one album, this greatest hits album captures a slice of his genius over 18 songs. The two LP compilation is pressed on Translucent Blue vinyl.

Target Release Date: January 7, 2022

soundtrack

Prince & The Revolution – Purple Rain

$22.99

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Prince’s Purple Rain is one of the most essential albums in any collection, whether or not you’ve seen the film that it’s technically the soundtrack to. Unsurprisingly, the Target-exclusive edition is pressed on purple vinyl.

Target Release Date: November 12, 2021

soul

Marvin Gaye- Number 1’s

$29.99

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Few artists have pushed soul music as far as Marvin Gaye, whose albums range from the political messages of What’s Going On to the seductively funky sound of Midnight Love. This Target-exclusive vinyl collects his biggest hits on a translucent purple 1-LP vinyl.

Target Release Date: January 10, 2020

rock

Nirvana – Unplugged

$24.99

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Nirvana’s Unplugged is a classic LP and one of the most famous live concerts of all time. The mostly acoustic session was released after Kurt Cobain’s death, and it features tracks from the band’s three studio albums as well as Nirvana’s iconic cover of David Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold The World.” The Target-exclusive record is pressed on opaque purple vinyl.

Target Release Date: October 18, 2019

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From K-Pop to Country, These Are The Best Target Exclusive Vinyl Albums to Shop (2024)

FAQs

Do kpop groups release vinyl? ›

With an astounding global fan base, they have also begun releasing their own vinyl records in recent years.

What demographic is buying vinyl records? ›

Consumers in the age bracket 25 to 34 were just as likely as those aged 55 and older to buy vinyl records in the United States, with 21 percent of those in both age groups having purchased at least one record in 2019. Vinyl purchases were less popular in 2019 for those aged between 45 and 54 than in the previous year.

Does BTS make vinyl? ›

Highlights. For the first time ever, BTS' highly successful mini album Love Yourself 轉 'Tear' is now available on vinyl!

Why is Gen Z buying vinyl? ›

Generation Z has unexpectedly become the primary driver behind the rapidly growing analog music and print book economies in the U.S. and U.K. While buying record and CD players, vinyl, CDs, and print books may be an act of nostalgia or an old habit for Gen Xers and those before them, it is an act of identity assertion, ...

Who is the target market for vinyls? ›

The Vinyl Records target market comprises people who typically prefer the nostalgic sound and feeling of listening to music on traditional turntables. The market mainly consists of consumers who are fascinated by vinyl records or have an interest in collecting them as a hobby.

What age group buys vinyl? ›

RIAA data shows that 18- to 35-year-olds accounted for 45% of U.S. vinyl sales. Teenagers from the '80s and '90s represent the largest demographic for vinyl record purchases since the record-breaking resurgence. However, in mid-2021, there has been an increase in sales by teenagers, age 14 to 18.

How many people still listen to vinyl? ›

According to data recently released by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), annual vinyl sales exceeded CD sales in the US last year for the first time since 1987. Consumers bought 41.3 million vinyl records in the States in 2022, compared to 33.4 million compact discs.

Do K-pop vinyls come with photocards? ›

K-pop albums often come with random photo cards, giving fans an element of surprise and excitement when unboxing the album. These photo cards feature individual members or group shots and serve as collectible items that fans can trade with each other.

When did bands stop releasing vinyl? ›

The analogue format made of polyvinyl chloride had been the main vehicle for the commercial distribution of pop music from the 1950s until the 1980s when it was largely replaced by the cassette tape and then the compact disc (CD).

Does Enhypen have vinyl? ›

The powerhouse of K-POP, ENHYPEN (JUNGWON, HEESEUNG, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO and NI-KI) are back with a new series starting out with ROMANCE : UNTOLD, Available in three versions: INCEPTIO Ver., ARCANUM Ver., and CONCESSIO Ver..

Do bands still make vinyls? ›

Vinyl records are indeed still being produced today, and the industry has evolved to meet the demand. Here's how it works: Pressing Plants: Vinyl records are manufactured at pressing plants. While many classic plants closed in the past, new ones have opened, and existing ones have expanded to meet the growing demand.

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