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Record Store Day’s Black Friday festivities on Nov. 24 yielded big gains for vinyl album sales in the U.S., thanks to hot-selling titles by the likes of Linkin Park, Olivia Rodrigo, The Doors, U2 and Post Malone – all released exclusively for the indie store holiday.
According to Luminate, in the tracking week ending Nov. 30, the top five-selling Record Store Day (RSD) Black Friday album release were Linkin Park’s Lost Demos (on translucent sea blue vinyl), Rodrigo’s four-song Guts: The Secret Tracks (on opaque deep purple vinyl), The Doors’ Live in Bakersfield, California, August 21, 1970 (on double vinyl), U2’s U2 Live: Under a Blood Red Sky (on red vinyl, naturally) and Post Malone’s The Diamond Collection (on clear double vinyl). (See lists below, which are ranked by album sales generated in the week ending Nov. 30.)
The Doors’ Live in Bakersfield set was released on both vinyl and as a two-CD set, and their combined sales across the two configurations make the album the RSD Black Friday top-seller overall for the week.
Typically, many unique and limited-edition titles – both albums and singles – are released for RSD Black Friday celebrations, exclusively sold through independent and small chain music stores. Record Store Day traditionally has its main indie store holiday in the springtime (2023’s edition was held on April 22), followed by a secondary shindig for Black Friday.
In the week ending Nov. 30, U.S. vinyl album sales industry-wide (across all sellers of music, not just indie stores and small chains) grew 67% to 1.748 million sold (up from 1.046 million sold the previous week). Independent store vinyl album sales for the week jumped 149% to 829,000 (up from 333,000 the previous week). 47.4% of all vinyl albums sold in the U.S. in the week ending Nov. 30 were purchased at independent and small chain music stores (829,000 of 1.748 million).
With 1.748 million vinyl albums sold industry-wide, that marks the fifth-largest week for vinyl album sales in the U.S. in the modern era, since Luminate began electronically tracking music sales in 1991. (It’s also the second-largest week of 2023 for vinyl album sales, following the week ending April 27, which captured Record Store Day 2023, with 1.809 million sold). The biggest week since 1991 for vinyl album sales was the week ending Dec. 22, 2022, when 2.232 million vinyl albums were sold.
Top-Selling Record Store Day Black Friday 2023 Exclusive Albums at Independent Record Stores in U.S. (By Configuration)Rank, Artist, Title1. Linkin Park, Lost Demos (translucent sea blue vinyl)2. Olivia Rodrigo, Guts: The Secret Tracks (opaque deep purple vinyl)3. The Doors, Live in Bakersfield, California, August 21, 1970 (double vinyl)4. U2, U2 Live: Under a Blood Red Sky (red vinyl)5. Post Malone, The Diamond Collection (clear double vinyl)6. Rilo Kiley, Under the Blacklight (translucent “blacklight” purple vinyl)7. Noah Kahan, Cape Elizabeth (color marbled vinyl)8. Grateful Dead, Filmore West 1969, March 2nd (five vinyl LP box set)9. Coheed and Cambria, Live at the Starland Ballroom (solar flare colored double vinyl)10. Gram Parsons and The Fallen Angels, The Last Roundup: Live From the Bijou Café in Philadelphia, 3/16/73 (double vinyl)11. Jerry Garcia & John Kahn, Pure Jerry: Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium San Rafael, California – February, 28, 1986 (double vinyl)12. Joni Mitchell, Court and Spark: Demos (vinyl)13. CZARFACE, CZARtificial Intelligence (translucent Czarbury orange vinyl)14. The Beach Boys, The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album (green vinyl)15. My Morning Jacket, Happy Holiday! (clear vinyl with “white snow splatters”)16. Faces, Had Me a Real Good Time: Live at the BBC, In Session & In Concert 1971-1973 (vinyl)17. Nas, I Am… The Autobiography (double vinyl)18. The English Beat, I Just Can’t Stop It (double vinyl)19. Willie Nelson, Shotgun Willie (double vinyl)20. Bill Evans / Chuck Israels / Larry Bunker, Tales: Live in Copenhagen (1964) (vinyl)21. Various Artists, Jazz Dispensary: At the Movies (purple marble vinyl)22. Kim Petras, Problematique (apple red vinyl)23. Jonas Brothers, The Family Business (clear double vinyl)24. Soundtrack, Asteroid City (orange double vinyl)25. The Flaming Lips, Live at the Paradise Lounge (pink vinyl)
Top-Selling Record Store Day Black Friday 2023 Exclusive Singles at Independent Record Stores in U.S.Rank, Artist, Title1. Prince and The N.P.G, Gett Off (12-inch vinyl)2. Billy Strings featuring Willie Nelson, California Sober (green 12-inch vinyl)3. Turnstile x BADBADNOTGOOD, Mystery / Alien Love Call, featuring Blood Orange / Underwater Boi (12-inch vinyl)4. Motley Crue, Too Young to Fall In Love (Remix) / Knock em’ Dead Kid / Too Fast for Love (orange/black 12-inch vinyl)5. Cypress Hill, Insane In the Brain (2023 Remix) / Hits From the Bong (2023 Remix) (12-inch vinyl)6. Phoenix, Winter Solstice / Winter Solstice (Braxe+Falcon Remix) (7-inch vinyl)7. Aimee Mann, Dead Eyes / Dead Eyes (demo) (7-inch vinyl)8. Jeff Beck, Midnight Walker Lament, featuring Imelda May / Elegy for Dunkirk (Live), featuring Olivia Safe / Goin’ Down (Live) (12-inch vinyl)9. The Hold Steady, The Death of the Punchline / Radar & Leda (random color 12-inch)10. Waterboys, This Is the Sea (Fast) / The Passenger (10-inch vinyl)
Source: Luminate, for the week ending Nov. 30, 2023.
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Amazon has the Fitbit Inspire 3 on sale as part of a Cyber Monday deal. Regularly $99.95, the Fitbit sale brings the price down to just $69.95 for a limited time.
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This is the cheapest price we’ve spotted online for this Fitbit and its lowest price in 30 days at Amazon. Released last year, the stylish fitness tracker that combines the look of a modern bracelet with the functionality of a smart watch.
Fitbit Inspire 3 Health &-Fitness-Tracker with Stress Management, Workout Intensity, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate & More
$69.95
$99.95
30% off
The Cyber Monday deal gets you the Fitbit Inspire 3 for $69.99 or Fitbit Inspire 6 for $99.95. Both are available in your choice of three colors including black, lilac and morning glow for Fitbit 3 and black, gold and silver for Fitbit 6.
The slim, jewelry-like band keeps track of your steps, heart rate, breathing rate and other exercise metrics, and can even help you estimate your calorie burn, depending on the workout you’re doing. Going on a run? Pair the Fitbit to your phone’s GPS to track your pacing and route.
We also like all the health and wellness features of the Fitbit 3 and Fitbit 6, including the ability to track your sleep and give you a “Sleep Score” in the accompanying Fitbit app. You can also track your daily “Stress Management” levels, and use your watch for guided breathing and mindfulness exercises through the Fitbit app.
Program the fitness tracker’s settings and alerts to set goals for yourself, whether you’re going on a run or hitting the gym. You can also send the Fitbit to push a gentle buzz when you reach your target heart rate zones.
A single charge gets you up to 10 days of battery life. The slim and sleek design, meantime, is a welcome change from all the bulky and chunky smartwatch models on the market.
Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker with Google apps, Heart Rate on Exercise Equipment, 6-Months Premium Membership Included, GPS & More
$99.95
$159.95
38% off
This is one of the best Fitbit deals online, and the price includes the chic activity tracker, a lithium-ion battery and a six-month free trial to Fitbit Premium, which gets you everything from detailed monitoring metrics to health tips and guided, on-demand workouts.
Regularly $159.95+, this Amazon deal gets you the Fitbit 6 for just $99.95. See full details here.
Want something cheaper? The cheapest Fitbit Cyber Monday deal is at Walmart, where you can get the Fitbit Inspire 2 for $65.12. That’s a nearly $20 discount from its regular price of $83.42. This is a more basic fitness tracker compared to the newer Fitbit but if you just need regular exercise and sleep tracking (along with built-in GPS), this is a great deal to pick up.
For more sales, check out our list of Cyber Monday deals under $20 and a list of retailers and sites to shop for Cyber week.
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Black Friday has come and gone, but Target is being called out after a viral TikTok exposed some alleged sale price shenanigans going on.
Spotted on TMZ, Target has responded to a viral TikTok post of Gen Z’ers targeting Black Friday sale signage only to reveal that the alleged sale price is exactly the same as the product’s regular price, suggesting the retail chain is out here hoodwinking and bamboozling customers.
One video making its rounds on X, formerly known as Twitter, features a woman pulling back the Black Friday deals signage claiming a Samsung TV $649.99 is a sale price only to show it cost the same before the “shopping holiday.”
Target’s Explanation For The Sketchy Signage
A spokesperson for Target responded to the viral posts, suggesting the post is pretty much a nothingburger and the television in question was on sale as part of Target’s early Black Friday deals.
Per TMZ:
A Target rep is addressing the viral “call-out” from TikTokers, telling TMZ … “A recent TikTok video showed a guest questioning if there was a sale on three Samsung TVs that had both a Black Friday sale sign, as well as a sale sign behind it indicating the same price.”
They add, “In fact, the TVs were on sale before Black Friday as part of our early Black Friday sales. We continued to offer those items at the same discount during Black Friday, but updated the signage to reflect the extended timing. “
The rep continues, “In both instances, guests would have saved the same amount, between $20-$80 depending on which TV they purchased. Those discounted prices compared to the regular prices are clearly shown in both sale signs in the video.
And finally, “We know our guests are looking for flexibility when they shop holiday deals, which is why we began Black Friday deals in late October and will continue offering great discounts throughout the holiday season. We also offer a Price Match Guarantee, and will match the price of any item purchased by a guest that is offered at a lower price later in the season.”
Is Target Also Price Gouging With Clothes?
Televisions were not the only thing TikTokers believed they were exposing. They also took the trend to the clothing section in Target and pulled the price sticker back on a pair of pants, revealing the price had gone up from $25 to $30.If you’re a seasoned shopper, you would know this practice to take advantage of the holiday season, especially Black Friday, and other doorbuster sales is not new.
But, let TikTok tell you, it just started.
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On Black Friday (Nov. 24), Garth Brooks will give fans an early look at his Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk in downtown Nashville, opening the bar with his own “dive bar” concert taking place at the new venue.
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The Amazon Music Live special concert will be livestreamed for everyone to watch, beginning at 7 p.m. ET and available via Amazon Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch — even for those without an Amazon Prime subscription or an Amazon account. Additionally, the Black Friday NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets will transition directly into the concert following the game. Over on Twitch, a pre-show will begin at 6 p.m. ET, hosted by Amber Anderson and Kelly Sutton, who spearhead Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast.
The Country Music Hall of Famer’s Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk, located at 411 Broadway in Nashville, is the latest country artist-owned bar to dot downtown Nashville, joining venues from Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson and Miranda Lambert, among others.
During a press conference held at his new Friends in Low Places Bar in Nashville, Brooks noted that his Black Friday concert will welcome a special guest: Ronnie Dunn, who will join Brooks to perform their current radio duet “Rodeo Man” together live for the first time. The duet is included on Brooks’ new album Time Traveler and debuted in the top 30 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart.
In a nod to the venue’s namesake song, “Friends in Low Places,” two towering palm trees overlooking the venue’s massive, retractable stage are named for the songwriters behind Brooks’ signature hit: Earl Bud Lee and Dwayne Blackwell. “Friends in Low Places,” included on Brooks’ 1990 album No Fences, spent four weeks atop Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart. The song was also named single of the year by both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
Brooks explained his reasoning behind opting to name the bar after his signature song rather than simply license his name. “Hopefully as an artist is you realize that the song outlives the artist,” Brooks said. “So that’s why it’s not ‘The Garth Bar.’ It’s Friends in Low Places. … You can like Garth Brooks, you can not like Garth Brooks. Either way, chances are you’ve probably sang ‘Friends in Low Places’ at a wedding or something with everybody else.”
He also noted that, similar to his previous Dive Bar concerts in other cities, this will be a truncated performance, expected to wrap in under an hour.
Brooks also noted that the bar won’t fully open until March 2024, though the two bottom floors will be open during the soft opening on Friday and on weekends leading up to the March 2024 full opening.
However, don’t expect to see Brooks doing pop-up shows at the bar; he told reporters during the press conference that he wants to keep the focus on the bar being a place for the next generation of artists to hone their skills. He also noted to Billboard that he doesn’t plan to be involved in selecting the artists and/or bands who perform at the bar.
“My thing is, let’s get as many people in here. The more people get to play, the more chances new people get,” he told Billboard, noting that the stage is also retractable. “There’s a green room to show a little bit of what the future is for them, and of course, everything’s about the crew.”
The Oklahoma native also noted the venue’s location is full-circle for him. The building used to be known as Paradise Park Trailer Park bar, and the rooftop is where Brooks celebrated in 2019 after winning his seventh CMA entertainer of the year accolade.
Brooks said that his motivation to launch the Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk ultimately stems from a desire to give back to Nashville’s community.
“We are part of the ‘Neon neighborhood’ down here, inviting everyone to Lower Broad. I want this to be a good thing for Lower Broadway.”
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Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year and businesses of all sorts are running deals and specials for shoppers nationwide. Below, we’ve featured a nice mix of clothing, games, technology, and more to assist in the mission.
Since we’re in a new age of online shopping, folks no longer need to brave long lines at shopping malls or deal with heavy traffic. The convenience of shopping from your computer or smartphone may have replaced the rush of braving the public, and it opens up your wallet to more options.
According to the National Retail Federation, around 182 million people will shop online and in stores between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the second largest shopping day of the year. The NRF added in its reporting that clothes are slated to be the top item for shoppers, followed by gift cards and toys, respectively.
As it stands, our quick and handy Black Friday roundup should cover most bases. Hopefully, you find the item of your dreams in the offerings below.
BLVCK Paris
BLVCK Paris is an apparel and accessories company founded in 2017 by French designer, Julian O’hayon. The brand offers styles for men and women, and select items are on sale via the code BLVCKFRIDAY.
Learn more here.
Culture Kings
Culture Kings might be the spot we do most of our shopping this weekend as the streetwear brand has a massive Black Friday sale. With shirts, shoes, hoodies, and outwear among the choices, you probably won’t have an empty shopping cart on the site.
Learn more here.
Flaunt
Flaunt specializes in artful smartphone cases for both Android and iPhone models. Just search to see if a case is available for your device and choose from dozens of options. For Black Friday through Cyber Monday, cases are 50% off with no code.
Learn more here.
Flexispot
Flexispot is a leader in functional office equipment in the form of its innovative standing desks and office chairs among other offerings. We’ve featured the brand on these pages before, and they’re also running a number of Black Friday specials worth checking out.
Learn more here.
High Camp Flasks
If you’ve read one of our past guides, High Camp Flasks should be familiar to you. With a bent for storing your hot or cold beverages in a stylish fashion, you’ll be ready for the outdoors and look good while doing so. The brand is running a Black Friday and you’ll be greeted with the deets as soon as you hit the site.
Learn more here.
High On Life by Squanch Games
High On Life shouldn’t be spoiled with a description but we can say that there are guns that talk in this first-person shooter along with getting slapped with the M for mature rating. Squanch Games is offering the zany video game for 35% off through Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Learn more here.
Hippy Feet
Hippy Feet is another brand we’ve shared on our pages and they’re among the most comfortable pairs of socks we’ve ever worn. Even better, half of the proceeds from sales are donated to support homeless youth. There is currently a sitewide Black Friday sale going on so rush on over.
Learn more here.
In Good Taste
While technically not a Black Friday deal, the 2023 Wine Advert Calendar from In Good Taste is certainly timely. Via the code LASTCHANCE, you can knock $18 bucks off the asking price. Definitely a great gift for the holiday season. But check out the rest of their offerings, especially if you’re someone looking to learn more about wine.
Learn more here.
PARKIT
Just as our sibling site CASSIUSLIFE told you, PARKIT is versatile enough to travel to the beach or the bonfire. Potential PARKIT buyers can see up to 40% savings through the weekend.
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Pit Command
Fall is still in full swing which means more bonfires and more reasons to keep the flames ablaze. Pit Command has the tools to help. Use code FALLFIRE15 for 15% off products while they last.
Learn more here.
ripple
Based in the United Kingdom, ripple specializes in zero-nicotine all-in-one aromatic inhaler devices with various flavors and applicable uses. For Black Friday, ripple’s entire inventory, including its innovative incense droplets with a variety of scents with mood-boosting properties, are at half-price. Color us interested.
Learn more here.
Sabai
Sabai, a sustainable furniture brand founded by Phantila Phataraprasit and Caitlin Ellen, offers customized options for customers at a fair price point. In Thailand, the phrase “sabai sabai” carries several meanings such as stability, serenity, and relaxation. The brand’s look certainly matches that sentiment. A 25% discount is offered sitewide for Black Friday.
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Scotch & Soda
Scotch & Soda was founded in 1985 in Amsterdam and has expanded into one of the most formidable clothing brands in the world since its expansion. With clothing geared towards men, women, and children, the brand exemplifies high style and comfort. For Black Friday, use the code BFCM23 for discounts along with other sitewide deals.
Learn more here.
State Cashmere
We’ve featured State Cashmere in our past guides and the name of the brand should explain what they specialize in, which is luxurious cashmere sweaters and tops for men and women. For Black Friday, use code BFCM23 to get 20% off sitewide.
Learn more here.
Skybound
From the mind of The Walking Dead and Invincible creator Robert Kirkman, Skybound Entertainment features products from the two aforementioned shows and has its hands in a variety of games, apparel, and other items. Without zeroing in on just one product, we’re electing to focus on the fact that Skybound is running a Black Friday through Cyber Monday sale for up to 45% off.
Learn more here.
Tillys
Tillys is a California-born and bred casual apparel one-stop shop for men, women, and children. Visit the site to see all the Black Friday deals on the landing page.
Learn more here.
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Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler
$499.99
$599.99
17% off
On Black Friday, Ulta Beauty will be offering savings of up to 50% off top products and brands until Saturday (Nov. 25). The retailer carries major beauty brands including Ariana Grande’s R.E.M. Beauty, Urban Decay, Tarte, Drunk Elephant, NYX, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna and more. Purchases of $75+ will receive one of three, free 11-piece gift sets that you can choose before checkout. Click here to see the gift bag options.Right now, you can snag $100 off the highly coveted Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler, a tube of Fenty Beauty Mascara for only $12 (reg. $19), 40% off Tula’s night cream and more, or click here to see all of the Black Friday deals.
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Hulu isn’t messing around with its 2023 Black Friday deals! Whether you’re a new subscriber or eligible returning member, the platform is offering one of its most affordable streaming options to date: a year of its ad-supported plan for just $0.99/month (regularly $7.99/month). Yes, you read that right. Less than a dollar a month.
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Hulu officially launched the new promotion on Tuesday (Nov. 21), but it won’t last forever. From now until next Tuesday (Nov. 28), you can take advantage of 88% of savings and get ready to stream your favorite holiday movies, TV shows and more for the entire holiday season.
All you have to do is sign up for Hulu’s ad-supported plan and you’ll automatically receive the discount, as well as instant access to the entire Hulu library. Click here or the button below to redeem the offer.
Holiday films and series won’t be the only content you have access to: The Hulu library is filled with original and exclusive TV shows and movies from FX, ABC and more, such as Not Okay, Sex Appeal, White Men Can’t Jump, American Horror Story: Delicate, American Idol, Bachelor in Paradise, Only Murders in the Building, The Handmaid’s Tale, Normal People, How I Met Your Father, What We Do in the Shadows, Little Fires Everywhere, The Great, Shrill, Pen15 and The Bear.
You’ll also be able to create six profiles under one account, watch programs on up to two devices at once, and stream content on any smart device.
Hulu also offers other plans to personalize to your needs, like its ad-free premium plan ($17.99/month) that gives you everything in the ad-supported plan as well as the ability to download and watch eligible programs offline. Want live TV options? Hulu + Live TV gives you access to the entire Hulu library as well as hundreds of live TV channels to watch your favorite shows and sports the day and time it airs — and all starting at $70/month. Did we mention you’ll also get a 30-day free trial when you sign up?
If you’re looking for even more savings, you can bundle Hulu with Disney+ and ESPN+ starting at $14.99/month, which will triple your library of offerings.
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