{"product_id":"usa-for-africa-we-are-the-world-record-store-day-black-friday-2026-us","title":"We Are the World - Record Store Day Black Friday 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Record Store Day Black Friday release is scheduled for \u003cstrong\u003eFriday, 27 November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick \u003cstrong\u003eNotify Me\u003c\/strong\u003e for an alert when it becomes available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We Are the World” was originally recorded on January 28, 1985 as a groundbreaking musical collaboration aimed at raising funds and awareness for famine relief in Ethiopia. Nine months later, Hands Across America brought together one of the largest community participation events in American history to support hunger and homelessness efforts. U.S.A. for Africa’s legacy endures today, with over $100 million contributed to humanitarian and community-driven initiatives across Africa and the U.S. through all efforts to date. This exclusive vinyl would continue that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo commemorate forty years since its original release, U.S.A. for Africa is planning a special 7” vinyl release of the newly digitally remastered “We Are the World” specifically for RSD Black Friday, with proceeds continuing to support the organization’s ongoing humanitarian mission. Beyond the cultural significance of the song itself, the charitable nature of the project provides a strong foundation for the release. The combination of the milestone anniversary and the fact that this would mark the first reissue since the original 1985 release makes it a highly collectible and meaningful offering for both longtime fans and new audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We Are the World” remains one of the most recognizable and culturally impactful songs ever released, featuring iconic artists including Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Cyndi Lauper, and many more. The newly digitally remastered version has already generated over 3.5M streams since its release in November 2025, while the broader U.S.A. for Africa catalog has surpassed 638M streams overall to date. Over the last nine months, U.S.A. for Africa has also seen nearly 400% aggregate social audience growth, alongside multiple viral moments generating millions of views and consistently strong engagement across across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. We are currently in touch with several participating artists’ teams and estates, including Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, Diana Ross, and Cyndi Lauper, and would work closely with them to support and amplify the RSD release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Usa For Africa","offers":[{"title":"7\" - Black","offer_id":58737673077067,"sku":"R8510-2955","price":20.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/418467326956_800.webp?v=1791386003","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/usa-for-africa-we-are-the-world-record-store-day-black-friday-2026-us","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}