National Record Store Day

this was my favorite part from that article:

Yet one of the most sought-after Record Store Day titles wasn't even released in the U.S. -- a new single from long dormant Brit-pop band Blur. The act's "Fool's Day" was limited to 1,000 copies, and exclusive to U.K. outlets. It's also going for more than $100 on eBay.

"Every one asked for Blur," Levin noted. His Atlanta store had more than 200 people in line by 9 a.m., he said, and he bested last year's sales total by 4 p.m. Levin said participating stores had been instructed not to sell the items on eBay or in advance of the event. Those that did, he said, "are done," and will not be allowed to participate next year.

record store day 2011 DO WANT

kate bush hounds of love 10" audio fidelity
fahey requia vanguard
of montreal the past is a grotesque animal polyvinyl
black angels another nice pair light in the attic
beach boys good vibrations / heroes and villains capital

full listing: http://download.recordstoreday.com/free/RSD_2011_RELEASES.pdf

how hard is it to get the stuff u want on this day?

i want the wild nothing/beach fossils split tribute to the wake

god, i thought my store was somewhat on top of shit this RSD but i think the only thinks we'll have of the above are the of montreal & black angels...

i couldn't find ANYWHERE to get the sandy denny 7" from :( :((

otoh, Sundazed are doing a mono reissue of the international subarmarine band lp.

Lol that the only thing want is the gaga picture disc

Not much in that list that I want, except maybe the Fela Kuti

I want the Big Star record and would like to know more about what that Bad Brains single is, cuz afaik the original version has never been repressed.

Was kinda interested in the Grateful Dead 1st album mono reissue, but too expensive even with a discount.

What's the difference between the two Black Angels releases? I just woke up from a long nap, but it sounds like they're both the same material?

Audio Fidelity, the US company that remastered Kate’s Hounds of Love album last year (in a popular gatefold vinyl edition) is releasing a limited edition 4-track 10″ vinyl Hounds of Love EP, with tracks chosen by Kate, on April 16th. Pressed on pink vinyl, Side 1 features The Big Sky and Cloudbusting and Side 2 features Watching You Without Me and Jig of Life. Audio Fidelity tell me that Kate also personally selected the cover art. Click on the image to go to the Audio Fidelity site for more info. This release is to coincide with Record Store Day 2011. Support your local independent record shop!

also:

In 1979, the Bad Brains left for New York City. In December, the band recorded a debut 45 on their own label ("Pay To Cum" b/w "Stay Close To Me"), which was later included on the widely distributed Let Them Eat Jellybeans compilation LP. The first pressing of the "Pay To Cum" 7in. lists two separate Maryland addresses (one on the label, a different "Fan Club" address on the sleeve) indicating that the ties to DC weren't completely severed. The band would later repress the single in New York City and issue it without a picture sleeve (red & tan labels instead of the brown & white of the first pressing).

ARP then the queen 7" then the GaGa 12"

last year I found that getting your list sorted the day before, then splitting up with a few friends to cover different shops was the best way.

It was packed in Rough Trade, so you were better grabbing and going. not really the place for umming & ahhing.

any clue on how much the flaming lips box set is gonna cost?

Apparently the set(s) will cost around €125

There's a col vinyl version going to be available on their own website.

damn, how did i not recognize "behind the mask" on michael??

i would love a copy of that shuggie otis; the boot repress that's out these days sounds terrible.

i REALLY want the big star!!!! how do i get it??

any idea what happened to the clear vinyl version of Tomboy or the 45RPM version of Rumours?

found some sites that have preorders for rumours but 45bux is not worth it imo

i'm thinking that next year i will sign up for this and get as much stuff as i can and be closed all day and spend my record store day putting all this stuff up on ebay.

i've never actually SEEN any RSD stuff. i've never gone to a store that participated.

I near swear my local record shop just HAD their Nat'l Record Day back in October... anyone know what other events could've possibly of happened? I didn't actually attend the thing, hence why I'm not so sure it was NRD.

i've never actually SEEN any RSD stuff. i've never gone to a store that participated.

We've still got crap left over from last year. Just finally sold the last couple of Doors mono LPs.

wait, you work in a record store now? i did not know that...

kelpolaris, there was an exxxxtra 'black friday' record store day promotion this year. our store did not participate.

wait, you work in a record store now? i did not know that...

Yeah, past six months or so. It's pretty cool!

Looney Tunes of West Babylon, NY Offering Over 250+ Exclusive CD and LP Releases, Special Band Performances and Free Giveaways/Contests in Celebration of Record Store Day 2011

Nationally-recognized music store LOONEY TUNES is pleased to participate in Record Store Day on Saturday, April 16th, 2011. LOONEY TUNES is located at 31 Brookvale Avenue in West Babylon, NY and will be open on April 16th from 10am-9pm ET. Special VIP members will be permitted to enter the store at 9am. If you are not a LOONEY TUNES VIP member already, you can become one by heading to this link.

LOONEY TUNES will be offering many special deals including over 250 exclusive CD and LP releases, several band performances, free contests and giveaways and much more! Beer will be served at the store by Brickhouse Brewery of Patchogue, NY. Make sure to head to this link to check up on band performance line-ups and exclusive titles being added every day! There you can download a file of all of the titles available with estimated prices. Any product left over after 9:05pm on April 16th will be posted for sale on the website immediately.

Band performances will begin at 2pm on April 16th and as of now will feature Hotel of the Laughing Tree, Tiger Riot, Grace Read, Alex Skolnick, Thursday, and Kevin Devine. All performances are free except for Thursday and Kevin Devine which will require the purchase of merchandise/music by the artist. In addition, Alex Skolnick will be giving a guitar clinic and signing copies of his new release, Veritas, and Thursday will be offering an autograph signing of No Devolucion to pre-order purchasers through LOONEY TUNES.

gonna try and grab this one too http://clean-cut.org/art/album-art-spotlight-fucked-up-town-comp/

There's a 12" split with Puffy Areolas & Purling Hiss that I need more than any of the others.

ian, why wouldn't Academy Records want to participate in every record store day? Such good business for the store on those days.

I believe my record store of choice snagged me a Big Star. Very excited!

super pumped for the pink Kate Bush release. Kinda flakey in regards of providing much anything new besides packaging, but shit I really need more 10"'s besides Kid A

evan, to be honest we weren't aware of it until a week or so beforehand when people came in asking if we were participating. we're kind of asleep at the wheel sometimes...

Oh OK thats a good reason!

I go to my local record store at least once a month (for CDs). I've never been during RSD though. Seems like all of the cool stuff is vinyl-related, which doesn't work for me.

Some of it has been CDs in the past.

There's a 12" split with Puffy Areolas & Purling Hiss that I need more than any of the others.

Aaahhh this sounds awesome but I am pretty sure my local shop will not be getting this one! In fact I'm guessing whatever they get will be some shitty British landfill indie, 2 copies each, gone by 9:15am.

(Tho I don't think I've actually put any vinyl on since I moved here almost 2 years ago, so, I suppose it could find a better home to go to)

Seems like all of the cool stuff is vinyl-related, which doesn't work for me.

works fine for me, i dont have to worry about spending too much $$$

super pumped for the pink Kate Bush release. Kinda flakey in regards of providing much anything new besides packaging, but shit I really need more 10"'s besides Kid A

Get the self-titled Slint EP

^I will! just based off the cover-art alone, which I insta-love (never delved into the band too much aside from Spiderland)

We need another holiday before Memorial Day. Let's all take Monday the 18th off to listen to our choons... http://www.fastnbulbous.com/record-store-day.htm

discordance axis!

How did I never know you were in Chicago before?

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I live just a block from Metro! I make Chicago references now and then. I might have even emailed to see if you were going to some show a while back.

that foo fighters record on your list is surely a mistake?

I live just a block from Metro! I make Chicago references now and then. I might have even emailed to see if you were going to some show a while back.

Yeah, you did email me! My ilx is still tied to an old email address I hardly ever check, so I didn't even see it until like a month after you sent it... and by that point I felt stupid to even write you back.

I think the only thing I REALLY want this year is the Wild Flag 7", but I pretty much hate going into local stores on Record Store Day because they are so crowded with people that aren't really into shopping and not fun at all to browse in. I think I feel about these days kinda like hardcore drinkers must feel about amateur night on NYE.

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad these days exist to give shops a shot in the arm to help stay afloat, but they just are more of a chore than anything else.

http://www.allgervais.com/images/karlHead.jpg

What does he have to do with Record Store Day?

haha, more with your post = incapable of pleasure, dislikes holidays, dislikes going out, dislikes festivities, dislikes crowds,etc..

(karl pilkington fyi)

i know what you mean tho, i absolutely cannot bear places like shopping malls and such