It's almost that time of year again for Record Store Day!
Find a Participating Store Near You!
That's easy enough, just go here and search your state (if you're in the United States) and here if you're from another country. And even if your local record store doesn't show up, they may very well still celebrate RSD through various discounts, free schwag, and other ways.Have a Look at the Special Releases for RSD!
Every year, many bands release exclusive versions of albums for Record Store Day. Here's a list of all the special releases coming out this year. However, not every record store will carry every single release, which brings up my next point.Plan Ahead
There are a few ways to do this.1. Look at the Special Releases Above.
Kind of redundant, but take special care to look above and try to find something that may interest you. These items will likely become very rare collector's items and will be very difficult to find after Record Store Day.2. Check Out Your Record Store.
Go in and ask if the employee(s) know what kind of special items they may get in for RSD. Also ask if they have any special plans for the day, such as discounts and special events (bands playing throughout the day, for example)3. Make a List.
With so many things going on, it can be difficult to remember everything you might want to check out while you're at your favorite record store. Making a list is vitally important, it is very difficult to remember exactly what you want to check out.4. Show Up Early.
Like I said above, many of the items for RSD will become rare after the day. If you know your record store will have an item you really want, show up as early as you can to purchase it.5. Plan to Make Return Trips.
Main reason for this is if there's special events happening later in the day. Last year at my local record store, a local band had a CD release party for their new album and played for a while that evening. I couldn't go to it last year, but heard it was a blast.Have Fun!
Seriously, just have as much fun as you can.If anyone has other possible suggestions, leave them in the comments below. Let's try to make this the best Record Store Day possible!
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