Record Store Day is an annual event celebrated in more than 1,400 stores across the United States. Vinyl fans look forward to supporting their favorite independent record shops on this day since 2007 (WDET 101.9 FM). This year, Record Store Day was celebrated on April 22nd and around 300 new records were released (WGRZ Local).
Many shops had exclusive vinyl LP releases including Taylor Swift, Stones, Pearl Jam, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires, and Elton John, among others. Taylor Swift’s Long Pond Sessions release was the most wanted album on this day according to Variety. Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions was available in vinyl-only and was among the many treasures available at indie record shops in Philadelphia, as per the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Milwaukee area had three new shops celebrating Record Store Day for the first time; Lilliput Records, Volta Records, and Vinyl Vault were among the places to celebrate Record Store Day in Milwaukee (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). Music fans and vinyl enthusiasts could also head to the Twin Cities for community events and exclusive vinyl drops on this day (Axios).
Nashville, Tennessee, offered a quick-reference guide to Record Store Day with special releases, along with running down the happenings at indie record stores from McKay’s to Vinyl Tap and beyond (Nashville Scene). According to Billboard, ten exclusive RSD albums were worth digging for this year. Apart from vintage Rolling Stones, music lovers could also get their hands on the newest Taylor Swift and Jason Isbell on vinyl deals (Peoria Journal Star).
In conclusion, Record Store Day is a unique opportunity for people to celebrate the world of music with rare and exclusive releases. This event helps support independent record shops and brings communities together through music.
