After all the excitement and anticipation of the last few weeks for releases from Kendrick and Future, we have a nice respite before the summer music season goes full force. Harry Styles is back with his third album and putting everyone on notice for album of the summer. The mid-summer nostalgia of baseball trading cards hits a home run with a set of music legends, and we take a moment to remember and honor the greatness of the Notorious B.I.G on what would have been his 50th birthday. Find out which music and music-related releases are the most popular, which are the most expensive, and which are coming your way, plus listen to our curated Spotify playlist in this latest installment of The Spin.
Best New Music Releases This Week
Harry Styles Harry’s House EU Exclusive Picture Disc
Harry Styles is back with his third solo record, Harry’s House. On his first release since 2019’s Fine Line, Lizzo’s bestie brings it with his most vibrant and complex set of songs to date. This album is going to be so huge, even John Mayer shows up to play guitar on “Cinema” and “Daydreamer.” Get ready for the album of your summer.
Best Music Releases 
Kith The Notorious B.I.G Big Ready To Die LP Vinyl
May 21 would have been Christopher Wallace’s 50th birthday – it’s hard to believe he’s been gone for a quarter of a century. Although he only released two albums during his life – Ready to Die and Life After Death – Biggie’s impact on music, fashion, and popular culture more broadly continues to grow. Be sure and pick up Kith’s lovingly designed and pressed edition of Ready to Die and hear why Biggie Smalls remains the illest.
2022 Topps Sterling Baseball Hobby Box
Throwing a curveball, Topps brings some music-related heat with their 2022 Topps Sterling Baseball Hobby Box. The set features past and present baseball stars including Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Babe Ruth, and Hank Aaron. Also included in this set are certified music legends Johnny Cash, Roy Orbinson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Aretha Franklin, Fats Domino, and Marvin Gaye. There’s nothing like two all-American pastimes, baseball and music, hooking up to get the summer started.
JBL Flip 5 Splashproof Speaker JBLFLIP5BLKAM Midnight Black
One of the best things about the summertime is being able to party at the beach, the lake, or the pool – really any body of water. Of course, every party needs music to keep the vibes going. Enter the JBL Flip 5 Splashproof Speaker. This powerful speaker is waterproof in up to three feet of water, so the music will survive no matter how crazy the party gets.
Most Expensive Music Product This Week
Bearbrick Daft Punk (White Suits Ver.) 400% White
Sold in a pack of two, the Daft Punk Bearbricks are the most expensive music product sold this week. These 400% Bearbricks represent the now-iconic moment when the duo donned white suits at the 2014 GRAMMY Awards. The pack sold for $890.
Most Popular Music Products This Week
Euphoria Season 1 (Original Score From HBO Series) 2XLP Vinyl Purple with Pink Splatter
Featuring original music by multi-platinum artist and producer Labrinth, Euphoria Season 1 Original Score has all the genre-blending compositions that complemented and propelled the angsty teen drama during its first season. This week, this album was one of the most popular products as we anxiously await Zendaya’s performance in Dune: Part 2 in 2023, Fez’s fate, and the show’s return which might not happen until 2024.
LEGO Ideas The Beatles Yellow Submarine Set 21306
This super fun and popular LEGO set features The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine from the famous 1968 film, Yellow Submarine. The set includes a removable top, two rotating propellers, four periscopes, an adjustable rudder, and a cockpit that can hold the included John, Paul, George, and Ringo mini-figures. Hop aboard and make the journey from Liverpool to Pepperland all over again.
