Record Store Day announces special Black Friday drops from Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and more: Record Store Day has announced its exclusive releases for sister event Black Friday 2024, including very special vinyl offerings from superstars such as Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and Noah Kahan. Record Store Day Black Friday returns on 29 November from 8am, with a line-up of vinyl releases exclusive to indie record shops up and down the UK. To find your local indie record store participating in Record Store Day Black Friday, click here. …Record Store Day’s Black Friday releases are intended to put a fresh spin on the bargain-bin chaos you often see on the day, and instead create special, collectible editions of stunning releases for music lovers to enjoy.
Inverness, UK | Union Vinyl: How an obsession for collecting records cued up a business opportunity in Inverness: The Inverness shop also led to a vinyl and vintage clothing outlet in Nairn. As a youngster, Nigel Graham’s pocket money inevitably found its way to a record shop on Market Brae Steps in Inverness. The obsession for collecting vinyl later turned into a business located just a few yards from his early album hunting ground. Union Vinyl is the city’s only independent dedicated vinyl record store and a treasure trove for the serious collector or casual browser. A collector by the age of 10. Nigel set up the business buying and selling vinyl records in 2014, initially in Union Street (hence the name) before moving to the current spot seven years ago. His musical taste was influenced by his older brother whose 70s punk records fascinated the then six-year-old. By the age of 10 he was a collector, David Bowie’s 1980 album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) being the first purchase.
Raleigh, NC | In Record Time: Vinyl records are all the rage in Raleigh. Here’s where to find them. Step down, Spotify. Try as they may, digital music formats are never going to fully extinguish the analog experience. In fact, vinyl is vibing higher than ever—with a whopping $1.4 billion spent on records in 2023—thanks to immersive sound quality and that cool aesthetic (it’s giving Alexa Chung). Clearly, the modish medium easily tops Shazaming a song any day—never mind you can make a whole day out of picking out new albums. So, channel your inner Tom Cruise a la Risky Business, take those old records off the shelf and spin up some freshly pressed wax tunes to your collection via these local selects.
San Diego, CA | Top 5 Vinyl Record Shops in San Diego: San Diego’s music scene is buzzing, and its record stores offer a goldmine of music for collectors. From rare finds to classic rock, there is something for everyone. Let us dive into the top five vinyl record shops in the city! Here is list of BEST Vinyl Record Stores in San Diego, CA. Lets explore each Vinyl Stores of san diego in more details. Vinyl Junkies Record Shack: Vinyl Junkies Record Shack is a must-visit for music lovers in South Park. With a stellar selection of vinyl, CDs, and cassettes, including rare finds, it is the perfect spot to discover new music. Plus, their snug, mid-century-inspired interior and knowledgeable staff makes it a welcoming place to hang out. Do not miss their live performances on the back patio! FeeLIT: FeeLIT is a cozy downtown music shop with a wide range of new and used vinyl, imports, cassettes, and merchandise. They are active in the local scene, hosting events and special-ordering hard-to-find records…
Houston, TX | Houston has its first vinyl-record manufacturer and it’s located in the East End: 610 Record Manufacturing is the first vinyl record manufacturer in the Houston area, and it’s located within the East End’s $38 million innovation hub that opened three years ago. Joel Hoyle is the owner of the manufacturer. 610 Record Manufacturing takes tiny PVC pellets and turns them into plastic pucks which are then flattened with metal stamps that have the grooves needed to hear music from a vinyl record. It’s the first vinyl record manufacturer in the Houston area, and it’s located within the East End’s $38 million innovation hub that opened three years ago. Joel Hoyle is the owner of the manufacturer. “I don’t remember a day without music, but I do remember being about 8 years old, riding in the car with my parents… one of them asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, and with no hesitation at all whatsoever, I was like, ‘I wanna be President of United States and a rock star,’” he said with a laugh.
Charleston, SC | Newly opened Groovers Listening Bar brings vintage vibes to downtown Charleston nightlife: Charleston’s nightlife just got a whole lot groovier. Groovers Listening Bar opened Sept. 13, taking over the first floor of Trio nightclub at 139 Calhoun St. with its exceptionally nostalgic vibes. Vinyl records, craft cocktails and music relics abound at Groovers Listening Bar, a 23-and-up space inviting guests to mix and mingle while enjoying a curated listening experience put on by a range of Charleston vinyl DJs and live music acts. The new spot is open at 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays, offering $6 drinks and shots every Sunday. …Owners Eric and Kate Gussin, the team behind Trio since 2018, combined their love of good music and taste for killer cocktails to create the new concept focused on elevating the post-work and weekend social hours with an inviting environment.
Sacramento, CA | Sacramento’s first hi-fi bar debuts with tracks pressed to vinyl: Legend Has It celebrates grand opening as Sacramento’s first hi-fidelity listening bar. It’s a quarter to 2 p.m. when Purple Disco Machine’s “Devil in Me” fills a bar on the corner block of 4th and L Streets in Downtown Sacramento with a rhythmic funk-house beat. The sound is crisp, enveloping a growing crowd with a quality and precision rivaled by live music. Abs One is at the decks of the newly minted booth where 14 DJs—including DJ Fooders, Vinyl Honey, DJ Epik and others—set to spin vinyl records until midnight at the grand opening of Legend Has It, the city’s first hi-fi bar, on Sept. 14. Short for hi-fidelity audio, hi-fi bars are spaces that prioritize the listening experience, particularly of pressed music, over all else. Popularized in Japan during the 1940s and ’50s, these intimate venues made use of postwar goods entering the country by sourcing top-notch audio systems and curating “cultural lifelines” for audiophiles and community alike to gather in the wake of a shortage of social events and the shuttering of businesses forced by World War II.
Record Store Day to release limited 12-inch for a Pearl Jam “Song of the Year” honor: Pearl Jam’s “Waiting for Stevie” named Record Store Day’s “Song of The Year,” and a live version of the song—with “Wreckage” as a B-side—will be released on a 12-inch record for RSD Black Friday. Pearl Jam’s “Waiting for Stevie” has been named Record Store Day’s “Song of The Year,” and a live version of the song — with “Wreckage” as a B-side — will be released on a 12-inch record for RSD Black Friday 2024. Featured on Pearl Jam’s chart-topping 12th studio album Dark Matter, “Waiting for Stevie” is an anthemic tune that speaks to the unifying power of music. During an interview with Howard Stern, singer Eddie Vedder explained, “…it’s a song about being affected by music, and maybe music changing your life, and maybe leading you to your tribe.” “The sentiment behind the music, and the fact that it’s just an overall amazing rock track that transcends when performed live, makes “Waiting for Stevie” and easy pick for RSD Song of the Year,” says Michael Kurtz, co-founder of Record Store Day.
69% of vinyl buyers say they want more environmentally friendly records: 69% of vinyl lovers say they would buy more wax if it was more environmentally friendly, a new study has revealed. The survey, which was conducted by physical music broker and manufacturer Key Production, has highlighted the increasing demand for environmentally friendly music—with a further 77% of respondents saying they would pay a premium for reduced-impact records. The study also suggests that vinyl buyers “don’t seem to notice” the perceived change in quality from heavier records, despite 180g vinyl often being “distributed as the more valuable product, due to its increased heft and perceived richer audio quality.” According to research from Key Production, 180g vinyl requires more energy to produce and therefore has an increased environmental impact. Karen Emanuel, CEO of Key Production has said, “As consumer awareness of environmental issues continues to grow, it is evident that there is a substantial market opportunity for eco-friendly vinyl records.”
