A$AP Rocky’s signed “Don’t Be Dumb” vinyl sold out immediately, creating a significant resale market.
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A$AP Rocky watched his limited-edition vinyl collection disappear within hours as collectors and scalpers went into a frenzy over merchandise for his upcoming Don’t Be Dumb album.
The Harlem rapper released four exclusive vinyl editions on his AWGE website on December 22, priced at $50 each. Two of them feature “Mr. Meyers” artwork, one of which is a signed version, while the remaining two feature Tim Burton’s “GR1M” and “Dummy” designs, both hand-signed by Rocky himself.
The entire collection sold out before most fans could grab it. Resellers immediately sell coveted items to eBay at extremely high prices.
The base unsigned copy now sells for $100, while the signed version hits $850, a staggering increase that underscores the intense anticipation for Rocky’s debut album since its 2018 beta.
Amid the vinyl chaos, A$AP Rocky is gearing up for his biggest promotional push in years.
A$AP Rocky will make his debut as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live on January 17th, a day after Don’t Be Dumb hits the streaming platform on January 16th. The SNL appearance gives Rocky a huge national stage to showcase new material from the 17-track project.
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Don’t Be Dumb represents Loki’s most ambitious artistic collaboration to date, with cover art designed by legendary filmmaker Tim Burton, whom he spent months courting. The project faced multiple delays in 2024 due to sample clearance complications and unauthorized leaks, forcing him to push back his original August 2024 release date.
The extended schedule has only heightened fan demand, creating a perfect storm for yesterday’s vinyl sales.
Rihanna publicly supported her partner’s album announcement, posting “Let’s Goooo Baby” on social media after Rocky revealed Burton’s cover art. As the couple prepares to welcome their third child, their relationship continues to make headlines.
Vinyl pre-orders will ship in January to coincide with the album’s digital release, marking the end of a seven-year wait for new A$AP Rocky material.
