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Stranger Things: The WSQK Collection
Stranger Things: The WSQK Collection is a Target‑exclusive, limited‑edition red vinyl compilation released to coincide with the fifth season of Netflix’s Stranger Things (Oct. 24, 2025). Compiled by “Rockin’ Robin” (Robin Buckley) with Nora Felder, it packages ten late‑1970s/‑1980s pop, punk and new‑wave tracks presented as music from the show’s fictional radio station WSQK. ([vinylarea.com](https://vinylarea.com/catalog/various-stranger-things-the-wsqk-collection-2025-602096?utm_source=openai))
Recording History:
This is a compilation of preexisting recordings — each track was originally recorded by its respective artist at different studios during the late 1970s through mid‑1980s (no single studio or new recording sessions were produced for this release). The project itself was compiled and sequenced by Robin Buckley and Nora Felder and pressed as a translucent red LP by Legacy/Netflix for the Target exclusive. Packaging extras reported include a WSQK poster and stickers. ([vinylarea.com](https://vinylarea.com/catalog/various-stranger-things-the-wsqk-collection-2025-602096?utm_source=openai))
Chart Performance & Recognition:
Following the season premiere, the vinyl set entered the Billboard 200 (peaking around No. 53) and reached top‑10 positions across six Billboard charts, while topping the Compilation Albums chart; Luminate reported nearly 18,000 copies sold in the tracking week ending Dec. 4 and roughly 35,000 copies since release. No major awards or industry certifications have been reported for this compilation. ([yahoo.com](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/stranger-things-wsqk-collection-vinyl-025429753.html?utm_source=openai))
Cultural Impact & Legacy:
The collection reinforces Stranger Things’ role in reviving vintage songs for modern audiences (it includes three Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s such as Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall (Pt. II)” and Diana Ross’ “Upside Down”) and was part of Target’s broader Hawkins merchandise campaign and a limited WSQK pop‑up radio activation in the U.K. Critical/collector reaction has been broadly positive for its concept and presentation, though some buyers reported press/quality issues in retail reviews. As a Target exclusive red pressing tied to a major TV event, it’s primarily valued by fans and vinyl collectors as a themed collectible rather than a conventional soundtrack. ([yahoo.com](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/stranger-things-wsqk-collection-vinyl-025429753.html?utm_source=openai))