{"title":"The Weeknd","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeginning records with nocturnal, sample-rich mixtapes, The Weeknd reframed contemporary R\u0026amp;B by mixing shadowy mood, pop hooks and 1980s synth textures in one unmistakable voice. That combination turned songs like \"Wicked Games\" and later \"Blinding Lights\" into blueprints for a mood-driven mainstream that could still feel intimate and dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly partnerships with producers Illangelo and Doc McKinney defined the sound of his first releases — particularly the House of Balloons-era material that later formed part of Trilogy. Those collaborators helped craft a production language of sparse beats, shimmering synths and echoing vocals that felt cinematic and confessional, and set the template for countless artists who followed. The Weeknd’s association with Drake and Toronto’s scene gave those tapes an initial audience, but the music’s aesthetic did the rest: it crossed over without losing its nocturnal edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the records grew larger, so did the team. Pop producers such as Max Martin and the French duo \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/daft-punk-vinyl\" style=\"font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none !important;\"\u003eDaft Punk\u003c\/a\u003e moved The Weeknd’s sound toward polished, arena-ready pop on Beauty Behind the Madness and Starboy, while preserving a strain of shadowy R\u0026amp;B. These collaborations widened his palette — “I Feel It Coming” and “Starboy” show how electronic textures and sleek pop songwriting can sit next to darker tracks on the same album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollaborations with artists from Ariana Grande to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kendrick-lamar-vinyl\" style=\"font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none !important;\"\u003eKendrick Lamar\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lana-del-rey-vinyl\" style=\"font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none !important;\"\u003eLana Del Rey\u003c\/a\u003e show how The Weeknd moves easily between pop and alternative worlds, lending his vocals to big-chart singles and moody duets alike. His vocal phrasing and visual presentation frequently nod to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/michael-jackson-vinyl\" style=\"font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none !important;\"\u003eMichael Jackson\u003c\/a\u003e and 1980s pop — that lineage helps explain why his biggest hits feel both nostalgic and modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor new listeners, start with House of Balloons or Trilogy to hear where the mythology began, then move to Beauty Behind the Madness, Starboy and After Hours to follow how the sound expanded into global pop. The Weeknd’s lasting interest is how to package intimacy and glamour together: songs that sound like late-night confessions wrapped in irresistible melodies and production that keeps pulling listeners back into the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"weeknd-starboy-red-vinyl-2lp","title":"WEEKND 'Starboy' RED Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCondition: New\/Sealed\/Mint\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldmine Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39796901019806,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9434\/3070\/files\/weekndstarboy1_24426cdd-826d-4240-85ef-fbf9944e73a3.jpg?v=1709870559"},{"product_id":"weeknd-kiss-land-vinyl-2lp","title":"WEEKND 'Kiss Land' Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCondition: New\/Sealed\/Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Universal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43894489514205,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9434\/3070\/files\/weekndkiss1.jpg?v=1686900123"},{"product_id":"weeknd-house-of-balloons-vinyl-2lp","title":"WEEKND 'House Of Balloons' Vinyl 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCondition: New\/Sealed\/Mint\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldmine Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44057377439965,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9434\/3070\/files\/weekndhouse1.jpg?v=1694582310"},{"product_id":"weeknd-dawn-fm-silver-vinyl-2lp","title":"WEEKND 'Dawn FM' SILVER Vinyl 2LP (Alternate Artwork)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCondition: New\/Sealed\/Mint\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldmine Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45733788451037,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9434\/3070\/files\/weeknddawnSILVER1.jpg?v=1727848413"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.goldminerecords.com.au\/collections\/weeknd-vinyl.oembed","provider":"GOLDMINE RECORDS PTY. LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}