Record Store Day 2023 is coming up on Saturday, April 22nd and vinyl enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the exclusive releases that will be available at around 1,400 record stores across the United States (USA Today). Leading the charge of Record Store Day’s most wanted album releases is Taylor Swift’s ‘Long Pond Sessions’ (Variety). But music fans have a lot more to look forward to than just Taylor Swift’s newest release. There are a total of 25 exclusives to hunt for, including albums from Pearl Jam, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires, and Elton John (Variety).
For those in Metro Detroit, there are a number of record stores to visit during this year’s Record Store Day celebration (ClickOnDetroit). One can read more about the event and WDET staff picks in the Metro Detroit area leading up to Record Store Day 2023 (WDET 101.9 FM). If you’re interested in what exclusives are really worth digging for this year, then Billboard has a list of 10 Record Store Day exclusive albums that are worth checking out (Billboard).
The Vinyl Factory is livestreaming all day from Phonica Records’ Record Store Day 2023 event today, in association with Vapoura and Junction 2. If you’re in Philadelphia, you can attend a performance from Taylor Swift at “The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023, as well as celebrate Record Store Day (Philadelphia Inquirer).
As vinyl continues to grow in popularity, it seems that Record Store Day will continue to be a yearly celebration for music enthusiasts. In New Jersey, there will be Record Store Day celebrations at independent record stores that feature solo Beatles albums along with many other releases (Asbury Park Press). It’s clear that there are plenty of ways to celebrate Record Store Day 2023, whether you’re attending live performances or searching for exclusive vinyl releases.
