Worried about the demise of independent record stores nationwide? Then make a date to visit your local "mom and pop" shop this Saturday, April 18 — the second annual Record Store Day.
Bands will play. Special releases will be available. And despite the logo above, this isn't only about vinyl; it's about everything that your local record store offers. Including little things like music knowledge and customer service.
For a complete list of participating stores, product exclusives, in-store performances, and related events, go to recordstoreday.com.
Last year, my photographer son Tony and I went to 4 Record Stores in 1 Record Store Day. Visit that link to get a taste of what the second RSD will be like.
Alas, I will be unavoidably otherwise engaged this Saturday, so I won't be able to do another multistore mecca. But I hope to visit at least one shop before the sun goes down.
Don't let the sun go down on your local record store. Spread the word about Saturday, go to the store, buy some stuff, and buy some more stuff. You'll be glad you did.
— Ken Richardson
I went to Vintage Vinyl in Fords, NJ and saw a wonderful set by Willie Nile (pics to come), and nabbed a Hendrix vinyl box set, the Springsteen 45, and CDs by Moby Grape, Starsailor, Detective, Joe Jackson (Live at the BBC import), and Richard & Linda Thompson (live import), to name a few. Anybody else? -- Mike Mettler, S&V EIC
Posted by: Mike Mettler | April 19, 2009 at 01:25 AM
Got a copy of Give Up the Ghost - "We're Down 'Til We're Underground" on clear. I also found out that Michael's has LP frames on sale for four dollars this week in case you have doubles or sleeves you'd like to display.
Posted by: Stan | April 20, 2009 at 11:39 AM