Choosing among vinyl records often comes down to what kind of collector you are: someone who wants a sealed collectible, a low-priced album to add to the shelf, a colored-vinyl variant, or a specific artist and release. In this group, the decision is especially mixed because the records range from new to used, standard LP sizing to a 4-inch tiny vinyl, and simple record-only packaging to exclusive or limited editions.
Quick take
- Best for a compact collector piece: The Offspring Pretty Fly / The Kids Aren't Alright 4" Tiny Vinyl, because the title and attributes point to a 4-inch record with limited edition and exclusive cues.
- Best for a lower-cost used LP format: Goldie Montana LP *Record Only, especially if the priority is the Goldie Boutilier artist credit and a first pressing attribute.
- Best for a red/yellow colored rock variant: Sublime Sublime (Target Exclusive RED YELLOW Vinyl) READ DESCRIPTION, with the Target Exclusive wording and colored vinyl feature doing most of the work.
- Best for a new colored 2xLP set: VINYL The Weeknd - Dawn FM, which pairs a new condition with silver colored vinyl, a gatefold jacket, and 2xLP wording.
Listed price comparison
The four listed prices run from USD 12.12 to USD 29.99, so the lowest listed record is about 60% below the highest listed record. That makes the choice less about simply picking the cheapest title and more about whether format, condition, edition, and artist matter more to you.
| Product | Listed price | Relative bar |
|---|---|---|
| The Offspring Pretty Fly / The Kids Aren't Alright 4" Tiny Vinyl | USD 19.99 | |
| Goldie Montana LP *Record Only | USD 15.00 | |
| Sublime Sublime (Target Exclusive RED YELLOW Vinyl) READ DESCRIPTION | USD 29.99 | |
| VINYL The Weeknd - Dawn FM | USD 12.12 |
Decision matrix
| Shopping priority | Best match | Why it stands out | Trade-off to keep in mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small-format collectible | The Offspring Pretty Fly / The Kids Aren't Alright 4" Tiny Vinyl | The title and attributes call out a 4-inch record, limited edition, exclusive edition, and rock genre. | The 4-inch record size is a niche format rather than a standard LP choice. |
| Record-only LP addition | Goldie Montana LP *Record Only | It is tied to Goldie Boutilier, LP duration, first pressing, original cover, and folk/pop genres. | The title says record only, and the condition is used. |
| Colored exclusive variant | Sublime Sublime (Target Exclusive RED YELLOW Vinyl) READ DESCRIPTION | It combines Sublime, Target Exclusive wording, red/yellow color, and colored vinyl. | It is used, and the description says the vinyl has not been tested for playability. |
| New colored album set | VINYL The Weeknd - Dawn FM | It is new, silver colored vinyl, and described as a limited edition 2xLP set with a gatefold jacket. | The genre mix spans rock, hip-hop, electronic, and funk, so it is less narrowly genre-specific than a single-genre pick. |
Concise product notes
The Offspring Pretty Fly / The Kids Aren't Alright 4" Tiny Vinyl
This is the most specialized format in the group. The 4-inch record size, The Offspring artist credit, rock genre, and limited edition/exclusive attributes make it a strong match for someone who wants a compact collectible tied to "Pretty Fly" and "The Kids Aren't Alright." The new condition is another reason it may appeal to collectors who prefer unopened or preserved pieces. The limitation is also right in the format: a tiny vinyl record is not the same kind of purchase as a standard 12-inch LP. If your goal is a full-size album for regular shelf organization, the 4-inch size may be too niche.
Goldie Montana LP *Record Only
Goldie Montana LP *Record Only is the straightforward used LP choice here, with Goldie Boutilier listed as the artist and folk/pop as the genre area. The first pressing attribute gives it a clear collector angle, while the cardboard sleeve and original cover feature add useful context for shoppers comparing packaging. Its main limitation is in the title: "record only" means the appeal depends heavily on wanting the disc itself rather than a fuller package. It is also used, so it is better suited to a buyer who is comfortable prioritizing artist, pressing, and LP format over new condition.
Sublime Sublime (Target Exclusive RED YELLOW Vinyl) READ DESCRIPTION
The Sublime option is the boldest colored-vinyl pick in this set. It names Sublime as the artist, has Target Exclusive wording in the title, and lists red/yellow color with a colored vinyl feature. For a rock shopper who wants a variant rather than a plain black record, those are the strongest reasons to choose it. The drawback is significant: it is used, and the description says the vinyl has not been tested for playability and may have imperfections, warping, scratches, or other damage. That makes it more appropriate for a variant-focused collector than for someone trying to minimize condition uncertainty.
VINYL The Weeknd - Dawn FM
VINYL The Weeknd - Dawn FM is the lowest-listed pick in this comparison and also carries new condition. It has several album-package cues that stand out: The Weeknd as artist, Dawn FM as the release, silver colored vinyl, limited edition wording, 2xLP set language, and a gatefold jacket. The catalog number B0035103-01 and Republic/XO label mention add specificity for shoppers matching a particular release. The limitation is that the genre attributes are broad: rock, hip-hop, electronic, and funk are all listed. If you are shopping by a tightly defined genre shelf, this one reads as more cross-genre than the Offspring or Sublime rock entries.
How to choose among these vinyl records
Start with condition. If new condition matters most, the shortlist is The Offspring tiny vinyl and VINYL The Weeknd - Dawn FM. The Weeknd pick is the lower listed price of the two and brings a larger album-style package, while The Offspring pick is more of a small-format collector item.
Next, decide whether colored vinyl is central to the purchase. The Weeknd and Sublime records both include colored-vinyl details, but they serve different shoppers. The Weeknd record is silver and new, with 2xLP and gatefold jacket wording. The Sublime record is red/yellow and tied to Target Exclusive wording, but its used condition and untested-playability language make it a more condition-tolerant choice.
If artist and format matter more than color, Goldie Montana LP *Record Only remains the simple LP alternative. It is not framed as new, and the record-only title narrows the package expectation, but the first pressing and original cover attributes give it a distinct reason to be on the list.
Final recommendation
For most shoppers comparing these four vinyl records, VINYL The Weeknd - Dawn FM is the easiest overall pick because it combines the lowest listed price, new condition, silver colored vinyl, limited edition wording, and 2xLP/gatefold jacket language. If your priority is a compact collectible rather than a standard album set, choose The Offspring Pretty Fly / The Kids Aren't Alright 4" Tiny Vinyl. If you specifically want a red/yellow Sublime variant and are comfortable with used condition plus untested playability language, the Sublime record is the standout. For a used LP centered on Goldie Boutilier with first pressing wording, **Goldie Montana LP *Record Only** is the focused choice.