Best Christmas Gifts For Music Lovers: The Essential Holiday Shopping List
Forget some of the best releases to come out this year? We’ve got you covered. These are the must-have 2024 Christmas gifts for music lovers.
Whether you’re buying for classic pop fans, a Gen Z pop stan, or the older die-hard rock fans in your life, 2024’s best music-based Christmas gifts include something for lovers of all types of music.
Check out our picks for some of the best gifts this holiday season.
The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America, seven albums from Fab Four originally compiled for U.S. release between January 1964 and March 1965 by Capitol Records and United Artists have been analog cut for 180-gram audiophile vinyl from their original mono master tapes. Out of print on vinyl since 1995, this is a perfect gift for a fan of The Beatles’ early work.
Queen 1 Boxset, Picture Disc, Cassette & 7″ Bundle
Over half a century since its release, Queen’s self-titled debut album has been remixed and restored by Justin Shirley-Smith, Joshua J Macrae and Kris Fredriksson to sound the way the band always wanted it to. A new tracklisting, alternative takes, demos and live tracks have now been added to create the most complete version of this pivotal work. The 6CD + 1 LP Queen I box set contains 63 tracks with 43 brand new mixes, comprising the original album with its intended running order restored, intimate fly-on-the-wall audio of Queen in the studio, demos, rare live tracks, and previously unheard recordings from Queen’s first ever live performance in London, August 1970. Absent from the 1973 release, the song “Mad the Swine” has been reinstated to its original place in the running order. A 108-page book containing handwritten lyrics and memorabilia accompanies the release.
Buy it here.
Johnny Cash – Songwriter
Johnny Cash recorded an album’s worth of self-penned songs in 1993. Shortly thereafter, he released the American Recordings albums and re-established himself as one of the world’s greatest songwriters, introducing him to a new generation of fans. Songwriter’s 11 unreleased songs have been updated and produced by his son John Carter Cash and co-producer David Ferguson.
Elvis Costello – King of America & Other Realms
Across 6 CDs, Elvis Costello’s King of America & Other Realms traces his musical travels from Hollywood – where the King Of America album was recorded in 1986 – to a brand new take on “Brilliant Mistake” cut in Cape Fear early in 2024, via Costello’s recording adventures in New Orleans, Oxford and Clarksdale, Mississippi, Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee. It’s all guided by Costello’s own 35-page essay which includes numerous rare and never-before seen photos.
DMX – Let Us Pray: Chapter X
Hip-hop legend DMX has always been vocal about his faith. Across his first six studio albums are profound prayers which blend confessions, supplications, and meditations on life, death, and beyond. GRAMMY award-winning songwriter and producer Warryn Campbell sets DMX’s prayers to music for the first time on this groundbreaking project that marries hip-hop and gospel with features from Killer Mike, Snoop Dogg, LeCrae, MC Lyte and more. Available on a 1LP standard vinyl.
Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department Vinyl + Bonus Track “The Manuscript”
This vinyl version of The Tortured Poets Department includes 16 tracks, plus “The Manuscript.” It also features a collectible 24-page book-bound jacket with three replicas of Taylor Swift’s handwritten lyrics and much more.
Juvenile – 400 Degreez
400 Degreez is the third studio album by NOLA native rapper Juvenile. The album was released on November 3, 1998 and remains Juvenile’s best-selling album of his solo career. According to fans and critics alike, 400 Degreez didn’t just impact the hip-hop scene; it reinvented it. Now available on limited edition 2LP Orange Crush vinyl.
Official Elton John Red Heart Light Up Glasses
Show your love for the “Rocket Man” by checking out these red plastic light-up glasses!
Def Leppard – Pyromania Super Deluxe Edition 4CD/Blu-Ray
Def Leppard’s 40th anniversary re-issue of Pyromania has been expanded as a 4CD deluxe package containing unheard demos & live shows from the era. Originally released in 1983, the album sold over 10 million copies and earned Def Leppard a prestigious diamond award early in their career. In tribute to this milestone, this deluxe edition has been executive produced by lead singer Joe Elliott and Ronan McHugh with mastering by Andy Pearce. The package expansion includes a blu-ray containing an Atmos mix of the album (overseen by Giles Martin) and a book with rare photos by Ross Halfin and new interviews with band members.
Godsmack – IV / Faceless / Awake
Godsmack has recently put a great deal of effort into getting their albums onto vinyl, meaning that fans are now able to hear new remasters of the group’s classic hits. Choose from any of the three albums below (or collect them all)!
Buy IV here.
Buy Faceless here.
Buy Awake here.
Jhené Aiko – Souled Out
Jhene Aiko’s debut studio album, Souled Out, was released on September 9, 2014. The album delves into themes of enlightenment during heartbreak, relationships, and personal obstacles. Influenced by old-school R&B, hip-hop, and psychedelic sounds, the music is driven by Aiko’s uniquely soulful and smooth vocals. Now available on an Opaque Blue Lagoon 2LP with the original tracklist.
Stevie Wonder – The Definitive Collection Limited Edition 2LP
This best-selling 21-track hits set is now on LP for the first time, with special packaging that features a unique Braille message from Stevie, 180gm vinyl and an exclusive limited edition print. Features classic after classic, from early gems including “Fingertips – Pt. 2” to “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,” as well as the timeless No. 1 songs “Superstition,” “Higher Ground,” “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” “I Wish,” “Overjoyed,” and many more. Artwork includes rare photos, full track credits and a celebratory essay.
Keane – Hopes And Fears 20th Super Deluxe Limited Edition
This deluxe format of Keane’s Hopes and Fears contains a postcard signed by the band and a uniquely numbered commemorative replica ticket. It has the 3CD product which includes the remastered album, previously unreleased demos, b-sides and rarities, plus brand new sleeve notes from the band and original team. In addition, it’s got an exclusive 7” single of brand new track “Love Actually” and unreleased demo version, a Hopes and Fears notebook, 2 newly designed postcards (one of which is signed), a print frame, replica tickets and a newly designed poster of the band.
Belanova
One of the greatest Latin music groups ever, almost all of Belanova’s incredible catalog is now available on vinyl. Browse all of the available music and merch at the link below.
