Minecraft Snapshot 25w20a: How to Obtain the Tears Music Disc

Music discs can be some of the hardest items to find in Minecraft, and the latest addition “Tears” is no exception. Added in the 2025 Summer Drop, this haunting track by Amos Roddy offers a unique reward for players who master one of the Nether’s most iconic mechanics.

In this guide, we explain step-by-step how to get the Tears music disc, what makes it special, and how it compares to other Nether-exclusive music discs.

🧊 What Is the Tears Music Disc?

Tears is a brand-new music disc available in snapshot 25w20a and upcoming in Minecraft 1.21.6. Composed by Amos Roddy, the track features eerie, remixed ghast sounds that blend into an emotional and atmospheric tune.

The disc itself is pale white with a soft blue center, a visual nod to the ghostly ghasts that drop it.

🔥 How to Get the Tears Music Disc

Step 1: Enter the Nether

Head into the Nether via a portal and bring solid gear. Look for wide-open areas like Soul Sand Valleys, where ghasts frequently spawn. Equip:

1. A sword or shield

2. Plenty of food

3. Fire resistance (optional but useful)

4. Blocks to build a platform or protection

Step 2: Wait for a Ghast

Once you encounter a ghast, do not attack it directly. Instead, wait for it to shoot a fireball.

Step 3: Reflect the Fireball

To trigger the Tears disc drop, you must defeat the ghast by hitting its fireball back at it. This can be done by:

🗡️ Hitting the fireball with a melee weapon (best method)
🏹 Shooting it with a projectile (more difficult to aim)

One well-timed fireball deflection is usually enough to kill the ghast, as it deals high damage.

Step 4: Retrieve the Music Disc

When the ghast is defeated by its own fireball, the Tears disc will drop beneath it. Be careful, if it lands in lava or fire, it will be destroyed.

💡 Tip: Try to lure the ghast over solid ground before attacking. Building a small platform or roof can help control where the drop lands.

📻 How to Play the Tears Disc

To enjoy the track in-game, craft a Jukebox using:

1. 8 Wooden Planks

2. 1 Diamond

Place the Jukebox in your base, insert the disc, and enjoy the reward of your effort, a beautifully strange Nether melody.

🔁 All Nether Music Discs in Minecraft

The Nether now offers two unique music discs, each obtained in very different ways:

1. Tears by Amos Roddy

1. Drops from ghasts killed by their own fireball

2. Cannot be found in chests

3. Available in snapshot 25w20a and soon in Minecraft 1.21.6

4. Also on Spotify and YouTube

2. Pigstep by Lena Raine

1. Rare chest loot in Bastion Remnants

2. Highly energetic and iconic

3. Cannot be crafted or dropped

4. Featured in promotional events and even in the Minecraft movie

Each track captures a different mood, Pigstep is fast and rhythmic, while Tears is emotional and ambient.

🏁 Final Thoughts

The Tears music disc is one of Minecraft’s most rewarding collectibles. It’s not just rare, it requires timing, reflexes, and a bit of strategy. Whether you’re a disc collector or simply love atmospheric music in-game, Tears is worth hunting down.

Test your skills in the snapshot 25w20a, or wait for the official 1.21.6 release, and don't forget to bring your best aim when facing ghasts.

Ready to face the Nether and collect its ghostly melody?