Music lovers can rejoice as Record Store Day 2023 is set to take place on Saturday, April 22. With about 1400 stores taking part in the event, there are plenty of exclusive vinyl LP releases to look forward to (US Today).
The most highly anticipated release of the day is Taylor Swift’s ‘Long Pond Sessions’, but there are 25 other exclusives that are definitely worth the hunt (Variety). From Pearl Jam to Elton John, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires, there’s something for everyone.
While the main event takes place in various independent record stores across the country, there are also several events happening online. Phonica Records’ Record Store Day event will be streamed live all day in association with Vapoura and Junction 2 (The Vinyl Factory).
In Philadelphia, Taylor Swift will be performing on the opening night of “The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023, making her Record Store Day release even more exciting for fans (Philadelphia Inquirer).
Those in Nashville can look forward to embracing the holiday with tons of live music (The Tennessean), while shops participating in Record Store Day in the Chicago area are listed on an interactive map to help shoppers plan their day (Chicago Reader).
In Metro Detroit area, the WDET staff have picked their top choices for Record Store Day 2023 and have put together a list of what you need to know for the event (WDET 101.9 FM). Meanwhile, in New Jersey, solo Beatles releases and more will be featured in participating stores (Asbury Park Press).
Overall, Record Store Day 2023 promises to be a day full of music, exclusives, and live events for music lovers across the country.
