Dead by Daylight Vinyl Buying Guide: Which Soundtrack Pressing Should You Get?

Quick answer

If you want the music itself, get the Dead By Daylight Soundtrack (Foil Cover) — it is the only soundtrack vinyl in this store's catalog. If you mainly want wall art and already stream the soundtrack, the Vinyl Volume 2 Poster w/ Tube - 12" x 12" is the cheaper display piece. The two are not substitutes: one plays, one hangs.

The Dead by Daylight soundtrack exists in more than one physical form, and the differences matter more than the cover art. The store currently lists a soundtrack vinyl pressing and a separate 12" x 12" poster for Volume 2. Choosing between them comes down to whether you want a record you can actually play or a print you can hang.

This guide walks through the real trade-offs: what each item is, where it ships from, how it fits a listening or display setup, and which one to pick if you only buy one. It also covers the apparel and accessory side of a DBD collection only where those items affect the same shelf or wall.

What the soundtrack vinyl actually is

The Dead By Daylight Soundtrack (Foil Cover) is described as a USA Exclusive Record Store Day release that is long out of print, and the store found leftover copies. That matters because Record Store Day pressings are typically limited runs, so once these leftovers are gone, a standard retail reorder is unlikely. The catalog price is USD 10.98 against a comparison price of USD 21.95.

Two practical details shape the buying decision. First, the item requires special packaging and ships separately from other purchases, so if you order a tee or a gaming mat in the same cart, expect more than one package. Second, it ships from Canada, which can affect delivery time depending on where you live. Neither detail changes the music, but both change the unboxing.

• Buy the vinyl if you own a turntable and want the soundtrack in a physical format.
• Check the shipping note before combining it with other items in one order.

The poster option and when it wins

The Vinyl Volume 2 Poster w/ Tube - 12" x 12" uses artwork by Filip Ivanovic for the Official Game Soundtrack Volume 2. It is a 12" x 12" print, which is the same footprint as a standard LP sleeve, so it can sit in a record frame or on a shelf next to vinyl without looking out of place. The catalog price is USD 7.48 against a comparison price of USD 14.95.

The poster wins when you do not own a turntable, when you already stream the soundtrack, or when your wall space is the limiting factor rather than your budget. It also makes a lower-risk gift because it does not depend on the recipient owning playback equipment. The trade-off is obvious: it does not play. If you want the music, the poster cannot substitute for the record.

• A 12" x 12" frame fits the poster and most single LP sleeves, so the two can hang as a pair.
• The poster ships with a tube, which protects the print in transit but means you will need to flatten it before framing.

How to decide between them

Start with playback. If you have a turntable and the soundtrack is not already in your collection, the Dead By Daylight Soundtrack (Foil Cover) is the clear pick because it is the only soundtrack vinyl listed here. If you do not have a turntable, buying the record means buying into a format, not just a collectible — and that is a bigger commitment than the record price suggests.

Next, look at display intent. If the goal is a DBD wall or shelf, the poster delivers the visual at a lower price and without the special-packaging and separate-shipping caveats attached to the vinyl. If the goal is both, buy the vinyl first and add the poster later; the poster is the easier item to find again, while the out-of-print pressing is the one more likely to disappear.

• No turntable: choose the poster.
• Turntable and no soundtrack yet: choose the vinyl.
• Turntable and already own the music: choose the poster.

Sizing and fit for the rest of the collection

If you are building a DBD shelf rather than a single purchase, sizing matters as much as theme. The Dead by Daylight – Endurance Fleece Shorts use a drawstring waist and are listed with waist widths from 15-20 inches in S up to 19 5/8-24 inches in 2XL, all with a 9-inch inseam. That range is wide enough that the size chart, not your usual letter size, should decide the fit.

For footwear, the Dead by Daylight – Survivor High-Top Men’s Sneakers run from US men's 5 up, with foot length listed from 9 1/8 inches at size 5. The catalog does not list half sizes as a separate option, so if you normally wear a half size, compare your foot length in inches against the chart before ordering. Neither item affects the vinyl decision, but both share the same logo language if you want a coordinated look.

• Measure your waist and foot length in inches rather than guessing from letter or shoe size.
• The shorts and sneakers ship as normal apparel; only the vinyl carries the special-packaging note.

Decision rules for buying DBD vinyl and prints

• Rule 1: Playback first: If you own a turntable and do not already have the soundtrack, buy the Dead By Daylight Soundtrack (Foil Cover). It is the only soundtrack vinyl in this catalog, and the out-of-print Record Store Day status means it is the least likely item to be restocked. No turntable means the record is decoration you cannot use — choose the poster instead.
• Rule 2: Display budget under USD 10: The Vinyl Volume 2 Poster w/ Tube - 12" x 12" lists at USD 7.48 and delivers the soundtrack artwork in a standard LP footprint. It avoids the vinyl's special-packaging and separate-shipping requirements. Best when wall space, not shelf space, is what you are filling.
• Rule 3: Buy the scarce item before the replaceable one: The vinyl is described as long out of print, while the poster is a standard print product. If you plan to own both eventually, buy the vinyl now and add the poster later. Scarcity, not price, should set your order of purchase.
• Rule 4: Check shipping before combining items: The vinyl requires special packaging and ships separately from other purchases, and it ships from Canada. If you are also buying apparel or a gaming mat, expect split delivery. Order the vinyl on its own if you need the fastest possible arrival.

Catalog facts that affect the decision

• Dead By Daylight Soundtrack (Foil Cover): Long out-of-print USA Exclusive Record Store Day release; catalog price USD 10.98 against a comparison price of USD 21.95; requires special packaging and ships separately; ships from Canada. The out-of-print status means restocks are unlikely, so this is the item to buy first if you want it. The separate shipping and Canada origin are practical warnings about delivery, not reasons to skip it.
• Vinyl Volume 2 Poster w/ Tube - 12" x 12": Artwork by Filip Ivanovic for the Official Game Soundtrack Volume 2; 12" x 12"; catalog price USD 7.48 against a comparison price of USD 14.95. The 12" x 12" size matches a standard LP sleeve, so it can be framed and displayed alongside vinyl. It is the lower-cost route if you want the soundtrack's visual identity without playback equipment.
• Dead by Daylight – Endurance Fleece Shorts: Soft fleece, deep pockets, drawstring waist, embroidered Dead by Daylight logo on the leg; waist width 15-20 inches (S) to 19 5/8-24 inches (2XL); 9-inch inseam across sizes. The waist range is broad, so use the chart instead of your usual size. These are a comfort item, not a display item, and they ship normally rather than under the vinyl's special-packaging rule.
• Dead by Daylight – Survivor High-Top Men’s Sneakers: High-top canvas sneakers with the Dead by Daylight logo on the side, white laces, and a durable rubber sole; US men's sizing from 5 up, with foot length listed from 9 1/8 inches at size 5. Foot length in inches is the reliable number here because the catalog does not list separate half sizes. If you are between sizes, the chart is the tiebreaker.

Who should buy which

Best for

• Turntable owners who want the Dead by Daylight soundtrack in a physical, out-of-print pressing
• Collectors who prioritize scarce Record Store Day releases over standard retail items
• Fans building a 12" x 12" vinyl-and-print display who want the record as the centerpiece

Not for

• Listeners without a turntable who mainly want DBD wall art — the Vinyl Volume 2 Poster w/ Tube - 12" x 12" is the better fit
• Buyers who need a single combined shipment, since the vinyl ships separately and from Canada
• Anyone expecting a standard reorder later; the pressing is described as long out of print

Pick the Dead By Daylight Soundtrack (Foil Cover) if you can play it and want the out-of-print pressing while it lasts. Pick the Vinyl Volume 2 Poster w/ Tube - 12" x 12" if you want the artwork on a wall without buying into a format. Buy the scarce one first, and read the shipping note before you add anything else to the cart.