Vinyl: Xxxtentacion Revenge

Because only one official pressing exists (black vinyl, likely a run of 5,000–10,000 copies), the Xxxtentacion Revenge Vinyl has appreciated significantly since its release in late 2018/early 2019 (shortly after X’s death in June 2018).

Prices spiked dramatically in 2021 and again in 2023 following documentary releases and anniversary tributes. While some speculate a repress could happen, Empire Records has shown no indication of reissuing the project. As long as no repress is announced, the value will likely continue to climb.

The Revenge vinyl is not a major label pressing — it’s an indie/bootleg-adjacent release handled by Empire Distribution (with X’s estate/posthumous approval for official variants) plus numerous unofficial boots.

Revenge is a mixtape (often called a compilation) by XXXTentacion, released May 16, 2017 independently. It compiles tracks from his earlier SoundCloud era, including:

It was not his debut album (17 came later in August 2017), but Revenge became a fan-favorite physical release due to its raw emo-rap/trap fusion and iconic cover art. Xxxtentacion Revenge Vinyl

The Revenge vinyl is digitally sourced (not analog). It’s a “loud” master — bass-heavy, clipped in parts (“Look at Me!” distorts on some systems). Bootlegs sound noticeably worse: sibilant highs, muffled low-end.

Best sounding = black 2018 official press.
Worst = picture disc (surface noise) and clear splatter (some reports of off-center holes).

This is the most critical section for any collector. Because of the high demand and limited supply, the market is flooded with unofficial presses of the Xxxtentacion Revenge Vinyl. Here is how to tell them apart.

This is the million-dollar question. As of 2025, there is no official announcement. However, several factors suggest a repress might happen: Because only one official pressing exists (black vinyl,

Prediction: A limited "10th Anniversary" edition on colored vinyl is likely. If that happens, the value of the original black pressing will dip slightly but will remain desirable as the "first pressing."

Official vinyl matches the digital tracklist:

Side A

Side B

Bootlegs sometimes add “#ImSippinTeaInYoHood” or remove “RIP Roach.”

If you are debating spending $200 on a record that is only 23 minutes long, you want to know if it sounds good.

The Positives:

The Negatives:

Verdict: For the die-hard fan or the completionist collector, the sound quality is satisfying. For the casual listener, stick to streaming.