The release date for Slipknot’s long-awaited album “Look Outside Your Window” has reportedly been leaked through a brief listing on the Record Store Day marketplace. A fan report shared on Reddit revealed this information.
A Slipknot fan discovered what appeared to be official release information before it was quickly removed from the website.
“Look Outside Your Window (General Release): June 12th 2026. First time poster – don’t hurt the messenger. Feel free to move this message to the main LOYW thread,” the fan explained. “Upon going to the RSD Market website I found the following information pertaining to the general release of the album (aside from the RSD exclusive splatter).”
The discovery sparked discussion among fans about the legitimacy of the leaked information.
“The music media got wind of this post and within hours the RSD MRKT link was removed – that sort of tells me this is a real date that wasn’t supposed to have been posted/revealed yet,” another fan commented on the post. “Anyways – I’m happy to have found it and get the chatter going on this long awaited release!”
However, some fans expressed mixed feelings about the upcoming release.
“I’m looking forward to it, but not looking forward to all the hate it will get because people are never satisfied,” another fan noted.
The reported release date points to Friday, June 12 at 8:00 AM for the general release, separate from the Record Store Day exclusive version. The quick removal of the listing from the official marketplace has fueled speculation that the information may have been accidentally published ahead of an official announcement.
The leaked information aligns with previously announced Record Store Day plans for the album, adding credibility to the fan’s discovery.
Rhino Records confirmed that “Look Outside Your Window” is among 51 limited edition releases available at participating independent record stores on April 18, 2026. The Record Store Day exclusive features a special gray splatter vinyl edition, limited to just 2,000 copies worldwide.
The timing of the leak comes just nine days before Record Store Day 2026. Official Record Store Day announcements confirmed the event will take place on April 18th. This proximity to the official Record Store Day release may explain why the general release information appeared prematurely on the marketplace website.
Record Store Day has become a significant annual event for vinyl collectors and music fans. Exclusive releases often sell out quickly at participating independent stores. The limited nature of the “Look Outside Your Window” Record Store Day edition, with only 2,000 copies available, is likely to create high demand among Slipknot collectors.
The leaked June 12th date would position the general release approximately two months after the Record Store Day exclusive. This follows a common industry practice of releasing limited editions before wider commercial availability. This strategy allows record labels to capitalize on collector interest while ensuring broader fan access to the music.
