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Alma Records releases “FRIDAY” on VINYL!! The second in the new series of MONKEY HOUSE SPECIAL LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION VINYL Releases
March 19, 2026

Alma Records/Universal Music proudly announces the second entry in its new Special Limited Collector’s Edition Vinyl Series — Friday — the classic album from internationally acclaimed Emmy-winning singer/songwriter Don Breithaupt and his celebrated band Monkey House.

This Special Limited Collector’s Edition audiophile release is Direct Metal Mastered (DMM) from ultra-hi 24-bit/192kHz recordings for maximum clarity and depth. Cut at 45 RPM, half-speed mastered, and pressed on 180-gram blue virgin vinyl, it includes the bonus track “Echo Park Blues” and features The Manhattan Transfer, Mark Lettieri, Drew Zingg, and Michael Leonhart.

This version is ONLY available at shopalmarecords.com

Friday marks the second Vinyl record release in Alma’s Special Limited Collector’s Edition Vinyl Series — a curated collection designed for true audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts. Each release will feature distinctive pressings, premium packaging, and meticulous attention to sonic and visual detail.
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