CROSLEY AND THE HUNGER GAMES TEAM UP FOR EXCLUSIVE RECORD STORE DAY BLACK FRIDAY RELEASE
Limited-edition Cruiser Record Player and exclusive 7" vinyl bundle available only at participating independent record stores
LOUISVILLE, KY — This Record Store Day Black Friday, a new sound is on the rise . Crosley is celebrating the release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping with an exclusive limited-edition bundle, available only at participating independent record stores on Record Store Day Black Friday, November 27th.
The Crosley x The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Cruiser Record Player is custom designed around the distinctive world of the film and comes bundled with a limited-edition 7” vinyl with each side featuring an exclusive song from a soundtrack artist, to be revealed soon. The 7" will not be sold separately and can only be obtained as part of the bundle.
Bringing together The Hunger Games, physical music and the independent record store community, the release offers fans a new way to experience the next chapter of the iconic franchise while celebrating the culture of collecting and listening to music on vinyl.
The collaboration arrives alongside the theatrical release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, in theaters and IMAX November 20.. THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.Based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping stars Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Whitney Peak, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Ben Wang. Produced by Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson and Francis Lawrence. Screenplay by Billy Ray and Michael Lesslie. Directed by Francis Lawrence.
“Crosley has always been about making music something you can experience in a physical way,” said Andrea Wellkamp, VP of Merchandising at Crosley. “The Hunger Games has such a distinctive visual world, and this collaboration gave us the opportunity to bring that world together with the culture of vinyl and independent record stores. The exclusive 7" bundle makes this release especially unique, and we’re excited for fans to discover what’s on it.”
As a founding sponsor of Record Store Day, Crosley continues to support independent record stores and music communities that make physical music culture possible. The Crosley x The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping release brings that connection to a new audience through a limited-edition product created specifically for Record Store Day Black Friday.
The Crosley x The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Cruiser Record Player + exclusive 7" vinyl bundle will be available only at participating independent record stores on Record Store Day Black Friday, November 27th, while supplies last. The 7" vinyl will not be available for individual purchase.
For more information, visit https://www.crosleyradio.com/pages/crosley-x-hunger-games.
About Crosley Radio
With over 100 years of rich history, Crosley Radio is a leading name in the electronics industry, renowned for blending vintage aesthetics with modern audio technology. Recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of record players—most notably the iconic suitcase-style Cruiser Record Player—Crosley prides itself in trendsetting the physical music resurgence. Crosley products are driven by design and a commitment to creating cost-conscious electronics, so everyone can enjoy a deeper connection to the music they love.
About The Hunger Games
Based on the best-selling books by Suzanne Collins, published by Scholastic, and released by Lionsgate Entertainment, The Hunger Games is a global blockbuster film franchise that has spawned five record-breaking films that collectively have grossed over $3.3 billion at the global box office. The world of The Hunger Games that Suzanne Collins created continues to grow as theme park attractions, experiences, and live events including The World of the Hunger Games at Motiongate Dubai and a major stage production set to debut in London from Olivier Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (“Girl from the North Country”) and directed by Matthew Dunster (“2:22—A Ghost Story,” “Hangmen,” “The Pillowman”).
About RSD Black Friday
Since its start in 2007, Record Store Day has been a worldwide celebration of the culture of independently owned record stores. The annual event brings together artists, fans, and local communities with exclusive releases, live performances, and special events that spotlight the vital role record stores play in music discovery and connection. In 2010, organizers of Record Store Day launched RSD Black Friday, designed to shift the focus of the year’s biggest shopping day toward the unique, desirable finds available only at independent record stores.
About Record Store Day:
Record Store Day, the organization, is managed by the Department of Record Stores and is organized in partnership with the Alliance of Independent Media Stores (AIMS), the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS) and promotes independent record stores year-round with events, special releases and other fun things. Record Store Day, the global celebration of the culture of the record store, takes place annually.