BTS’s 2016 Japanese Album ‘YOUTH’ Gets a Collector’s Vinyl Upgrade
Years after rewriting the rules of K-pop, BTS is taking fans back to where it all began—this time on vinyl. The group’s second Japanese album, ‘YOUTH’, first released in 2016, is getting a long-awaited analog revival. On December 24, 2025, a special double LP version will be released in clear purple colored vinyl, just in time for fans to turn up the nostalgia for the holidays.
What’s Inside the ‘YOUTH’ Vinyl?
This isn’t just a reissue—it’s a BTS time capsule. The album includes Japanese versions of their biggest early hits: ‘FOR YOU’, ‘I NEED U’, and ‘RUN’, all of which topped Japanese charts and helped propel BTS to global stardom. Fans will also revisit powerful tracks from their ‘HYYH’ (aka ‘The Most Beautiful Moment in Life’) era, like ‘FIRE’ and ‘Butterfly’.
To sweeten the deal, the album features exclusive Japanese originals like ‘Wishing on a star’, making this a must-have for collectors and ARMYs who want the full discography experience. It’s a limited production release—so better act fast.
Everything You Need to Know
- Title: YOUTH
- Format: 2LP / 12-inch analog vinyl
- Release Date: December 24, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Label Code: PCJA 00202
- Price: ¥6,930 (approx. $47 USD, including tax)
- Vinyl Color: Clear Purple
- Edition: Limited edition
Full Tracklist
- INTRODUCTION: YOUTH
- RUN – Japanese Ver.
- FIRE – Japanese Ver.
- DOPE-超ヤベー！ – Japanese Ver.
- Good Day
- Save ME – Japanese Ver.
- Boyz with Fun (Funtan Shonen-dan) – Japanese Ver.
- Silver Spoon (Baepsae) – Japanese Ver.
- Wishing on a star
- Butterfly – Japanese Ver.
- FOR YOU
- I NEED U – Japanese Ver.
- EPILOGUE: Young Forever – Japanese Ver.
Why Vinyl? Why Now?
Vinyl has been making a massive comeback, and BTS is no stranger to feeding fans’ demand for collectible formats. With a beautiful clear purple press and a tracklist that blends their early fire with heartfelt Japanese originals, “YOUTH” on LP is more than just music—it’s a statement piece.
Whether you’re a longtime ARMY or just getting into vinyl, this release is a perfect holiday gift—or a treat for yourself.
Final Thoughts
BTS doesn’t just drop albums—they drop memories. And this limited-edition vinyl is your ticket to relive some of their most emotionally raw and explosive early moments. Don’t sleep on the drop—it’s going to fly off shelves faster than a Jungkook high note.
So, are you adding “YOUTH” to your shelf this December?
