Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album on September 17 and opened physical pre-orders the same hour, which means the GTA 6 album pre-order situation is already messier than it sounds. There is an official store with three tiers, at least seven retailers with their own colorways, one edition that sold out before most people saw the announcement, and shipping dates that do not quite match across listings. This guide sorts it out, edition by edition, so you can decide which one, if any, is worth your money before the pressing you want disappears.
If you are looking for the announcement itself, the six singles and what the record means for in-game radio, start with our album announcement report. This page is strictly about buying it.
Every GTA 6 Album Edition at a Glance
| Edition | Where | Price (US) | What you get | Status at publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD | Official store, Amazon | $19.98 | 34 track album on CD | Available |
| Standard double vinyl | Official store | $49.98 | 2LP, transparent magenta with blue splatter | Available |
| Limited Edition vinyl | Official store | $124.98 | 2LP, transparent magenta discs filled with blue liquid, exclusive art and packaging | Reportedly sold out |
| Best Buy exclusive | Best Buy | $49.98 | 2LP, clear pink with purple splatter, gatefold, 12x24 poster | Available |
| Amazon exclusive | Amazon | $49.98 | 2LP, deep pink with purple splatter, 12x24 poster | Available |
| Other retailer colorways | Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, Urban Outfitters, Blood Records, indie stores | Not yet listed everywhere | Exclusive disc colors, each with unique art per Rockstar | Rolling out |
UK pricing on the official store was listed at £10.99 for the CD, £44.99 for the standard vinyl and £108.99 for the limited edition. All 34 songs are on every edition; the differences are purely the vinyl color, packaging and included extras.
The Official Store Tiers
The official Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album store carries the three baseline versions. The CD is the cheap way in and the only physical option that does not require a turntable. The standard vinyl is a two record set on transparent magenta with blue splatter, the colorway shown in Rockstar's own announcement art.
The Limited Edition vinyl is the collector piece: two transparent magenta discs filled with blue liquid, a manufacturing gimmick that makes each record visibly shift as it spins, plus exclusive artwork and packaging that differ from the standard release. At $124.98 it costs more than the Ultimate Edition of the game itself. TechRadar reported it sold out within hours of the announcement, and Rockstar has said nothing about a second run. If you see one listed elsewhere at a markup, that is resale, not a restock; our pre-order scams guide applies just as much to records as to game codes.
Retailer Exclusives Explained
Rockstar's announcement named a long list of retailers carrying exclusive colorways with unique art: Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble, Urban Outfitters, Blood Records and independent record shops. As of publication, two are fully detailed.
The Best Buy exclusive is a 2LP set on clear pink vinyl with purple splatter in a gatefold jacket, bundled with an exclusive 12 by 24 inch poster, for $49.98. The Amazon exclusive is a deeper pink with purple splatter, also with a 12 by 24 poster, also $49.98. Amazon additionally carries the $19.98 CD.
Both exclusives cost exactly the same as the official standard pressing, so the decision is purely aesthetic and logistical: which pink you prefer, whether you want the poster, and which retailer's loyalty program you already use. The remaining retailer variants had not all gone live at the time of writing; expect them to trickle onto store pages over the coming days rather than all at once.
Shipping Dates: Read the Fine Print
The official store and TechRadar both list physical editions shipping November 20, 2026, one day after the game launches. Vice reported the Best Buy listing as shipping when the album releases on November 19. That is a one day discrepancy, not a contradiction, but it matters if you were planning to spin the record on launch night. Digital streaming is the only version guaranteed to be available on November 19 itself.
For context, the game's physical Standard Edition ships with a download code rather than a disc, a situation we covered in the physical vs digital breakdown. The vinyl is, somewhat absurdly, the more traditional physical product of the two.
Should You Pre-Order the GTA 6 Album?
Three honest considerations. First, you are buying 28 of 34 songs blind. Only six singles are out, so if your interest depends on the full lineup, there is no penalty in waiting for the tracklist beyond the risk of a colorway selling out. Second, vinyl pressings tied to games have a track record of appreciating; GTA 5's limited vinyl box set from 2014 has reportedly traded well above its original price on the secondary market for years. Third, the album is confirmed as a standalone product, not the in-game radio, so do not buy it expecting a station-by-station replica of what plays in your car in Vice City. Our soundtrack overview explains why licensed radio and an original album are two different things.
If you want a copy at all, the standard $49.98 tier is the safe choice: same music, same format, and three near identical pressings across the official store, Best Buy and Amazon mean it is unlikely to vanish overnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the GTA 6 album vinyl cost?
The standard double vinyl is $49.98 at the official store, Best Buy and Amazon, each with its own colorway. The Limited Edition was $124.98 before it reportedly sold out. The CD is $19.98.
Is the GTA 6 limited edition vinyl sold out?
Reportedly yes. TechRadar reported the $124.98 Limited Edition sold out within hours of the September 17 announcement. Rockstar has not announced a restock.
When does the GTA 6 album ship?
The official store lists November 20, 2026 for physical editions, one day after the game's November 19 launch. Some retailer listings show November 19. Streaming availability begins November 19.
Does every edition have the same songs?
Yes. All 34 tracks are included on the CD, the standard vinyl, the Limited Edition and every retailer exclusive. Only the disc color, packaging and bundled extras differ.
The Bottom Line
The GTA 6 album pre-order rush has already claimed its first casualty in the Limited Edition, but the $49.98 standard pressings and the $19.98 CD remain easy to get. Unless a specific retailer's pink speaks to you, there is no reason to panic buy: the music is identical across every version, 28 songs are still unrevealed, and the record will not ship until the day after you are already playing the game.