I love going to my local record stores, but Record Store Day is the one day out of the year that we all get to celebrate those independent businesses and the music. Record Store Day was envisioned by Chris Brown and founded back in 2007 by Eric Levin, Michael Kurtz, Carrie Colliton, Amy Dorfman, Don Van Cleave and Brian Poehner.
Again, it is a celebration of all independent music stores throughout the country. Many musicians participate in the festivities and release limited edition records in honor of the day. This year there are over 200 releases available and I am so excited to pick my way through them all. I've put together a short list of some of the releases I'll be looking for, [gifts accepted :)].
Again, it is a celebration of all independent music stores throughout the country. Many musicians participate in the festivities and release limited edition records in honor of the day. This year there are over 200 releases available and I am so excited to pick my way through them all. I've put together a short list of some of the releases I'll be looking for, [gifts accepted :)].
My RSD 2011 (Short) Wishlist:
Daft Punk: Tron Soundtrack Walt Disney Records Vinyl
Foo Fighters: Medium Rare RCA LP 120 gram
Gorillaz: The Fall Virgin LP 2000
Matt & Kim Block: After Block Fader 7" 1000
The Black Angels: Phosgene Nightmare Blue Horizon 10" colored vinyl 5000
Danger Mouse; Daniele Luppi: Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi Present ROME starring Jack White; Norah Jones Third Man black 7"
The Growlers: "Gay Thoughts" / "Good Feelings" Everloving 7" vinyl 1000
The Kills: Satellite Domino 10" 500
The White Stripes: "Let's Shake Hands" b/w "Looke Me Over Closely Third Man red/black swirled 7"
The White Stripes: "Lafayette Blues" b/w "Sugar Never Tasted So Good" Third Man white/black swirled 7"
Yeasayer: End Blood Secretly Canadian 7" Vinyl 900
For a complete list of the releases, take a look here. Or you can watch Chris Brown tell you about some of them in the video below.
In addition to the tremendous amount of releases for Saturday, there will be live performances, appearances, and signings at many of the participating stores. If you’re lucky enough to be in New York City area, Regina Spektor will be at Other Music, or check out the Foo Fighters in Long Beach, CA at Fingerprints. If you happen to be in Kailua, HI this Saturday, like I will be, you can see Todd Rundgren perform at Hungry Ear Records.
To find out if there is a participating store near you, go here. Or for a complete list of appearances, go here.
Record Store Day is a party for everyone. Even if you do not enjoy collecting vinyls, you should still get out of the house, enjoy the festivities, and support your local record stores. You'll find me digging through records at Hungry Ear Records in Kailua, HI. Its going to be a good time, see you there!
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To find out if there is a participating store near you, go here. Or for a complete list of appearances, go here.
Record Store Day is a party for everyone. Even if you do not enjoy collecting vinyls, you should still get out of the house, enjoy the festivities, and support your local record stores. You'll find me digging through records at Hungry Ear Records in Kailua, HI. Its going to be a good time, see you there!
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