RSD 2026
Announcing our titles for Record Store Day 2026!
This year's releases include heavy hitters such as Bad Brains and Funkadelic, as well as Wendell Harrison's tribute to his late peer Pharoah Sanders, a one-of-a-kind team up between The Doors' John Densmore and Public Enemy's Chuck D, and of course the latest installment of our annual Westbound Records Curated by RSD compilation series. Each release will be available exclusively through independent retailers on Saturday, April 18. Read on for more details.
doPE (John Densmore & Chuck D.) - No Country For Old Men
Former RSD Ambassador and hip-hop legend Chuck D (Public Enemy) joins forces with The Doors’ iconic drummer John Densmore for No Country for Old Men, the debut album from their new project doPE, recorded specifically for Record Store Day 2026. Blending spoken word, rhythm, and raw social commentary, the record bridges generations of rebellion and reflection. The limited-edition vinyl comes housed in a deluxe gatefold package featuring original illustrations by Chuck D himself. The album includes the RSD Song of the Year "Every Tick Tick Tick."
Wendell Harrison & Tribe - Tribute To Pharoah Sanders
Recorded live at the Detroit Institute of Arts on July 20, 2025, A Tribute to Pharoah Sanders captures Detroit reed master Wendell Harrison and his ensemble TRIBE in a transcendent performance honoring Harrison’s longtime friend and fellow jazz icon. The concert—part of Detroit’s Concert of Colors festival and later broadcast on PBS—finds Harrison channeling Sanders’ spirit through deep tenor cries, hypnotic grooves, and Afro-spiritual improvisation. Joined by an exceptional group of musicians including longtime Tribe collaborators, Harrison leads an inspired exploration of sound and soul.
The Westbound Sound: Single Minded (Westbound Records Curated by RSD, Vol. 3)
This limited edition LP was curated from the legendary Westbound Records catalog by participating Record Store Day stores, marking the third installment in the ongoing Westbound Records Curated by Record Store Day series. Volume 3 features essential tracks and rarities, originally issued as 45rpm singles, handpicked by the dedicated record store community that keeps this music alive.
Bad Brains - Live
Originally released on SST Records and recorded during the band’s 1987 I Against I tour, Live captures Bad Brains at their most ferocious, channeling the explosive energy and precision that defined their legendary performances. Newly remastered by Dave Gardner and pressed on limited-edition Solar Flare color vinyl, this Record Store Day 2026 exclusive marks the album’s first vinyl reissue since SST’s original 1988 pressing. The new edition also features the band’s fiery take on “Daytripper/She's A Rainbow” as a bonus track. Released via the Bad Brains Records imprint as part of Org Music’s ongoing reissue series.
Funkadelic - Funkadelic (Picture Disc)
**UK & EUROPE ONLY**
Originally released in 1970, Funkadelic’s self-titled debut redefined the boundaries of funk, soul, and psychedelic rock. Remastered by Dave Gardner and reissued in August 2025 as part of Org Music’s ongoing Westbound Records series, this landmark album now returns as a limited-edition picture disc.