IN | Indy record stores prepare for Record Store Day: …Indy CD & Vinyl stated that their store will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 12, with all limited edition and exclusive records available. According to the store’s website, all RSD titles will be alphabetized at the front of the store, and only a few guests will be able to enter at a time. Meanwhile, new, non-RSD records, greeting cards/postcards, CDs and t-shirts will be 10% off. While supplies last, Indy CD & Vinyl will also give away free items, such as goodie bags and door prizes. The store said it will also hold a scavenger hunt for a $100 shop gift card and provide free concert tickets. RSD items are unavailable for preorders or holds, Indy CD & Vinyl stated. However, the store said they will take phone orders starting at 1 p.m., yet those in line will be given priority.
Louisville, KY | Here’s Your Guide to Record Store Day 2025 in Louisville: Find hundreds of exclusive RSD-only releases in these local record stores. Audiophiles, vinyl-heads, and music junkies: your Christmastime is here! Record Store Day returns this Saturday, April 12th with hundreds of exclusive, limited edition releases spanning practically every genre of music! You can find the list of this year’s titles at recordstoreday.com. Since 2008, independently-owned brick and mortar record stores around the world have been the focus of Record Store Day, which is devoted to celebrating the role they play in their communities and the people who make them spin: the staff who run them, customers who shop them, and the artists who make the music they sell. As always, several local record stores are participating.
Merseyside, UK | Record Store Day 2025: what’s happening in Merseyside. This Saturday (April 12), music lovers across Merseyside will descend upon independent record stores for Record Store Day, an annual event dedicated to celebrating the unique culture of indie stores. The annual event celebrates independent record stores across the UK and the world with special vinyl releases, artist performances, and exclusives. Going on 18 years and still spinning, Record Store Day is a chance to support local indies and keep vinyl alive. Merseyside stores participating on the day include Rough Trade, Probe Records, 81 Renshaw, The Musical Box, Jacaranda Records, Quicksilver Music, Dark Earth, and Kaleidoscope Records. Dave Strong, owner of 81 Renshaw, said: “The big ones this year are Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish. Sam fender has got an EP out, he’s also the ambassador for RSD.
FL | Record Store Day in SWFL: What is happening and where to go. It’s that time of the year again: Record Store Day 2025 is around the corner, and here in Southwest Florida, it’s looking to be a busy day. Record Store Day is an annual event where local record stores bring in exclusive titles and offer great deals on their inventory. This is the 17th rendition of this music holiday, which brings attention to local, independent record stores. This year, it will be held on Saturday, April 12, with local stores adjusting their hours. In Southwest Florida, four record stores will be partaking. Joe’s Record Exchange in downtown Fort Myers will open at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, contrary to their usual 11 a.m. opening. They are also expecting a line, so get there early to get first dibs on records. They posted boxes of records on their Facebook, alluding to this event.
Milwaukee, WI | 8 ways Milwaukee is celebrating Record Store Day 2025: Love it or hate it, it’s safe to say Record Store Day is here to stay. What started as an honest-to-goodness movement to encourage listeners to get out and support independent music retailers who were suffering in the advent of Amazon, streaming services, and the industry’s stark shift from physical to digital formats has quickly mutated into a halfhearted “holiday” with its fair share of icky elements. Amid the ugliness of desperate novelty records and greedy “collectors” re-listing rarities on Discogs while they’re still waiting in line to pay, some Milwaukee-area record shops, area businesses, and massive breweries are doing their part to make this happening a worthwhile occurrence for all. On Saturday, April 12, the consumer event will basically be a full-fledged local holiday, complete with some record store anniversaries, sales and giveaways galore, in-store shows, and much more.
Nashville, TN | Your Guide to Record Store Day 2025 in Nashville: We run down special releases and happenings at mom-and-pop record shops all over Music City. You’ve known the drill since 2008: It’s April, and Record Store Day is here. We’ve got the details on everything happening around town on Saturday, April 12, and all the hot special releases you won’t want to miss. McKay’s (636 Old Hickory Blvd.) will carry RSD exclusives when they open early at 9 a.m. They’ll also have a Grateful Dead-themed exclusive Record Store Day at McKay’s poster available for purchase. Alison’s (994A Davidson Drive) won’t have exclusives but will offer 15 percent off their stock on Saturday (open extended hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (open noon to 3 p.m.). Third Man Records (623 Seventh Ave. S.) will be carrying exclusive titles including their own special release of The Kings of America, an Elvis Costello live album captured at The Royal Albert Hall in 1987.
Lansing, MI | Record Store Day: On Saturday (April 12), a slew of exclusive releases from big and small artists alike will be delivered to local record stores as part of the annual Record Store Day event. The celebration is intended to drive traffic to local record stores and honor their unique culture. Four stores in the area will participate, according to the Record Store Day website: The Record Lounge in REO Town; Flat, Black & Circular in East Lansing; Mi-Rural Records in Grand Ledge; and Schuler Books & Music in Okemos. The Record Lounge is based in the REO Town Marketplace, which will also host the Lansing Independent Comics & Zine Fest on the same day. Record Store Day has a dramatic sales impact. In 2024, the event led to the highest weekly vinyl record sales in 30 years (and Record Store Day exclusives even beat out the just-released Taylor Swift album).
Winnipeg, CA | Record Store Day will keep things spinning April 12: The search is just about on—Record Store Day is returning on April 12. The biannual event takes place worldwide—on a chosen Saturday in April and every Black Friday in November—and aims to bring together “fans, artists, and independent record stores around the world.” To celebrate, artists and labels release exclusive, limited ‘Record Store Day’ pressings of different albums each year, which are then distributed to record stores around the world. Albums and the number of albums distributed vary depending on the country, but most are delivered worldwide. An official list containing all of this year’s exclusive titles can be found online. Examples of some Canadian treasures—each marked with a little maple leaf for better access—this year include The Lost Demos by Rush bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee and an anniversary edition of Albatross by Big Wreck, which will be released on LP and CD.
Kendall, FL | This Kendall Record Store Is Gearing Up For Its First Record Store Day: Endo Records will celebrate its first Record Store Day with live music and great deals. Vinyl collectors and music enthusiasts have a new home away from home in Kendall. Endo Records and Music, the newest record store on the block, will host its first Record Store Day celebration on Saturday, April 12, with live music, exclusive deals, and more. “This is my first Record Store Day as a record store owner, which is why I’m really excited about it,” says Jason Sparks, owner of Endo Records. “Back in the day, Tower Records and a lot of the franchises went out of business, and a lot of people didn’t know, you know, where to get music. Record Store Day came to be like, ‘Hey, just because these places went out of business, you still have those mom-and-pop record stores throughout the U.S. where you can still get all your favorite music.’ So they’ve been working diligently every year to put out a day where it promotes the mom-and-pop record store…”
Cork, IE | ‘It’s a very important day’: Four of Cork’s music shop managers talk Record Store Day. As Record Store Day approaches, Kate Demolder talks vinyl and other issues with the people who run Music Zone, Bunker Vinyl, 33RPM and Golden Discs. When Ireland succumbed to government mandates and closed during the 2020 pandemic, national record store owners found themselves in unfamiliar territory. Even though vinyl sales had surpassed CDs for the first time since the 1980s, one downtrodden thought dominated above all else: would record shops survive? For Ray O’Brien, owner of Music Zone in Togher, the challenge presented itself as an opportunity. “It was a tricky enough time alright,” he says. “But the positive that came from it, from our point of view, was that it gave us the push to really go for it with our website. That grew exponentially during Covid, having not done much business before. Suddenly, our online sales jumped to become about 30% of all of our sales, from about 10% pre-Covid.”
The Triad, NC | What’s Spinning?: Record Store Day 2025. Record Store Day makes its annual rotation, which means it’s time for my annual deep dive into the N.C. record-lovin’ world. Officially speaking, Post Malone is the 2025 RSD ambassador and the whole shebang is fueled by manic collectors and major exclusive releases—all in the spirit of celebrating the cultural dynamo and cornerstone that is the independent record store. And celebrate we shall—exclusive releases or not—there’s rad shops and artists laying wax around North Carolina this year. …Peter Holsapple is the face of RSD 2025 around these parts: with the Winston-native’s new record “The Face Of 68,” among the official RSD exclusives; and his song “I Can Help” also appearing on the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund RSD compilation (an organization that provides financial assistance to music industry workers in need).
Miami, FL | Here’s Your Guide to Record Store Day 2025 in Miami: Here are the details of the Record Store Day events in Miami, from where to shop to the exclusive releases. According to data company Luminate, vinyl sales increased by 6.2 percent last year. The vinyl format has been experiencing a boom in general, especially after the pandemic, when people rediscovered the joys of tactile music consumption. Independent record stores nationwide have been leading the charge of vinyl sales. Even if stores like Target, Amazon, and Urban Outfitters are trying to get a piece of the pie, local record stores have proven to be bastions of music, providing more than just physical records. They also serve as third spaces where people can gather, socialize, and connect via their love of music. Miami and South Florida at large are certainly experiencing their own record store renaissance. There are more independent record stores now than in the last two decades.
Chicago, IL | Alex Kislov to Light Up Miyagi Records for Record Store Day Showcase: Chicago-based DJ/Producer Alex Kislov prepares for an official Record Store Day showcase on Friday, the 11th of April, at Miyagi Records — one of Chicago’s destinations for vinyl culture and independent sound. Known for championing creativity across both the decks and the studio, Kislov is set to bring his evolving sound to attendees with a specially curated DJ performance alongside exclusive giveaways. Honouring vinyl culture, independent music, and Chicago’s thriving scene, the event marks an exciting moment in Kislov’s journey. Following the release of his latest project, ‘Dream Sequence: The Remixes’—a ten-track collection reimagining his 2024 album with reinterpretations from a global roster of Electronic Music producers—this showcase offers listeners a chance to experience his distinct creative energy first-hand.
MN | How to Celebrate Record Store Day 2025: Here’s the scoop on where to find exclusive releases and in-store events on April 12. Audiophiles, record heads, and crate-diggers, rejoice! Record Store Day (RSD) is coming up on Saturday, April 12. If you’re new to the tradition, RSD is an annual celebration of independently-owned brick-and-mortar record stores around the world. Since 2008, staff, customers, and artists have come together to celebrate the unique culture of record stores and the roles they play in their communities—day-of festivities often include special RSD vinyls and CD releases, live performances, signings, and more. While RSD is not (yet) an official holiday in Minnesota, local music lovers and retailers treat it as such. Take Electric Fetus in Minneapolis, for example, where fans line up outside the store overnight and in the early morning to be some of the first to get their hands on the exclusive releases.
UK | Record Store Day Scotland Events 2025: Here’s what’s happening in Scotland for the celebration of vinyl: It’s one of the biggest days of the year for independent music retailers. Record Store Day has become a major event for vinyl lovers since the inaugural event in the US in 2007 sold barely more than 10 different limited edition pressings by artists including Death Cab for Cutie, R.E.M. and Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus. Now nearly 300 independent record stores across the UK take part each year, selling thousands of copies of exclusive vinyl, from new releases to old classics. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, April 12, with special releases from the likes of Taylor Swift, Oasis, Charli XCX, Blur and David Bowie. Queues will be forming outside record shops hours before they open and, as long as getting their hands on limited records, those attending will be able to enjoy a range of special events. Here’s what’s on.
Oakham, UK | Record Store Day 2025 is coming to Oakham with Rocka-Buy records, live music, drinks and merch: Record Store Day is descending on Oakham on Saturday 12th April and Rocka-Buy Records have joined forces with several other local businesses to put on a lively day for music lovers. Record Store Day is celebrated on 12th April by over 300 independent record shops across the UK where they come together to celebrate the unique culture and community they cultivate. There is lots going on, with Rocka-Buy Records on Mill Street opening from 8am (with customers expected to be queueing early) selling a variety of Record Store Day (RSD) and regular Rocka-Buy Records items, including their usual rare pieces. There will also be Rocka-Buy and RSD t-shirts and hoodies for sale. On the day there will be live music and a vinyl DJ playing throughout the day, with local businesses joining the party.
Seattle, WA | Pearl Jam fans unite for Record Store Day celebration at Easy Street Records: In honor of Record Store Day 2025 and the 20th anniversary of Pearl Jam’s Live at Easy Street EP, Easy Street Records in West Seattle is hosting a special in-store roundtable discussion on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 PM PT. The event will feature shop owner Matt Vaughan, General Manager Adam Tutty, and Ten Club’s Tim Bierman as moderator. The conversation will delve into the significance of Record Store Day and Pearl Jam’s surprise 2005 performance, which supported the Coalition of Independent Music Stores’ 10th anniversary. Attendees can look forward to engaging discussions, prize giveaways, and a chance to celebrate the legacy of Pearl Jam’s iconic EP. Easy Street Records is located at 4559 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98116.
Harrogate, UK | Harrogate’s oldest independent record shop is ready for Record Store Day this weekend: A Harrogate independent shop which has been hosting the event since 2012 is getting ready for Record Store Day this weekend. RSD, which was first launched in the USA in 2008, aims to support independent record shops and recognise the unique contribution they make to the local community. An established event in the calendar of many record enthusiasts with an incredibly wide range of recorded music showcased, this year there will be more than 400 releases available from 270 authorised RSD retailers. The focus, as always, will be on vinyl, which is a major force again after being at its lowest ebb in the 1990s when CDs dominated the market.
Nantwich, UK | Applestump Records gears up for Record Store Day 2025 in Nantwich: Music lovers in Nantwich are in for a treat as Applestump Records prepares to celebrate Record Store Day UK on Saturday. The event kicks off at 8am at the independent vinyl shop, on Barker Street. Record Store Day is a nationwide celebration of independent record shops, bringing together nearly 300 stores across the UK. This year marks Applestump Records’ fourth time hosting the event. Last year there was a large turnout and it’s set to be bigger than ever. In 2024, eager fans started queuing as early as 10.30pm the night before, forming a line 120 strong before doors even opened. “We absolutely love Record Store Day—it’s like Christmas morning for vinyl collectors,” said Steve Cook, founder of Applestump Records.
Pittsburg, PA | Record Store Day: The biggest releases and what’s happening locally: Post Malone doesn’t have the face for an ambassadorship. Unless it’s for Record Store Day! Not only is the tatted country-rocker the 2025 representative for the annual industry event this Saturday, he also has the biggest release of the day, with “Post Malone Tribute to Nirvana,” shipping 17,000 copies. The album, on yellow vinyl, consists of 14 songs recorded during the April 24, 2020 livestream with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, guitarist Nick Mack and bassist Brian Lee. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is not one of them. Net proceeds will be donated to MusiCares’ Addiction Recovery/Mental Health division. “Record Store Day is so important and I really hope to do my part to keep it alive,” Post Malone said in a statement.
Stirling, UK | Record Store Day in Stirling: The anticipated Record Store Day will be on Saturday, April 12 this year. Stirling will, of course, be celebrating the “biggest new music event of the past decade” as well. The city’s own independent record shop Europa Music will be appeasing everyone with live music and numerous limited-edition records available for purchase on the day. Ewen Duncan, owner of Europa Music has been organizing the event in Stirling since 2009. Brig recently interviewed Ewan in relation to Record Store Day. When telling us about the history of the event, he said: “Record Store Day I was made aware of when it first started, and it started in a store in the USA and then the year after (2008) the UK decided to come on board…” Ewen continues to explain how he was made aware thanks to a Scottish store who he had an “interesting conversation with” and agreed it was a good idea for them to get involved.
Northridge, CA | Second Spin: How local records stores are preparing for Record Store Day 2025. The San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area have some stellar vinyl record stores for music lovers who champion physical media. Vinyl record collecting and its popularity have been steadily increasing every year as the Recording Industry Association of America 2024 Year-End report states, “total physical revenues of $2 billion were up 5% versus the prior year.” Record Store Day, a day celebrating independent record stores with exclusive limited-time releases, special discounts, freebies and some stores even having performances, thousands of music fans flock to these stores to support local businesses. As Record Store Day 2025 approaches on April 12, The Sundial has gone on the field to highlight local record stores and ask what they are all about and how they prepare for Record Store Day.
Anderson, IN | Elusive Disc Celebrates Record Store Day 2025 With In-Store Giveaways, Exclusive Releases, and More: For the first time ever, Elusive Disc invites music lovers to celebrate Record Store Day 2025 in person at its brand-new brick-and-mortar retail location in Anderson, Indiana! After more than 30 years of serving audiophiles online, Elusive Disc is proud to bring the same legendary service and passion for vinyl into the physical world—and what better way to celebrate than on the biggest day in vinyl? Be the first to grab limited-edition RSD 2025 titles from legendary artists, including Charles Mingus, Yes, Tori Amos, Charli XCX, Peter Gabriel, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Jethro Tull, Post Malone, Prince, Queen, Rage Against the Machine, The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, and many more!
Chicago, IL | Beverly Records to celebrate Record Store Day 2025: Record Store Day 2025 will be celebrated at Beverly Records, 11612 S. Western Ave., on April 12, at 8 a.m., for music lovers seeking new releases, re-releases and rare finds categorized for crate diggers of all ages and interests. Beverly Records claims a vinyl collection in the hundreds of thousands with gently used and new records on display. On hand for Record Store Day will be artists, collectors, guest musicians and bands outside (weather permitting). The bins are filled with records, vinyl treasures and crates stacked with every musical genre recorded to date. Collector T-shirts, proclaiming “Where Vinyl Still Lives,” are available first come, first served.
Lincoln, NE | Record Store Day, appreciating physical media at Lincoln record stores: Music lovers across the nation will be lining up in the early hours of morning to get their hands on exclusive vinyls, CDs and merch from their local record stores on Saturday, April 12. Five Lincoln record stores will be participating in this annual event, celebrating the joys of owning physical media. “We wanted to have a place where, especially with what we carry, college-age kids and high-school aged kids, could have a place to come and find modern stuff that they listen to and have a physical copy of it,” Travis Mannschreck, owner of First Day Vinyl, said. “I had that growing up, and that was important for me to pass it down to the next generation.” Record Store Day is an event hosted every April where independently-owned record stores across the world offer special vinyls and CDs released specifically for the day. Every November, there is a similar event for Black Friday.
Berlin, DE | Spinning gold: What to expect from Berlin’s Record Store Day: Record Store Day returns to Berlin on April 12th, uniting vinyl fans for exclusive drops and in-store events. Eighteen years after its inception, Record Store Day returns on April 12th – uniting vinyl lovers across the globe. The annual celebration brings together collectors, DJs and music connoisseurs with exclusive releases and intimate in-store performances. “For us, every day is Record Store Day.” This was the response I received from Nemo Ripoll and Castro Moore at Sound Metaphors after asking what they had planned for this year’s event. In fact, I’ve heard this sentiment from many of the city’s record store owners. Over the years, Berlin has cemented itself as one of the world’s premier cities for record shopping. But what truly sets the city apart is its diversity and breadth of styles.
Bakersfield, CA | Listen: Heads spinning over Record Store Day lineup: This Saturday, thousands of independent record stores around the world will be participating in Record Store Day 2025. Debuting in 2007, the event, as described on its website, was conceived as “a day for the people who make up the world of the record store — the staff, the customers, and the artists—to come together and celebrate the unique culture of a record store and the special role they play in their communities.”
Las Vegas, NV | Hardcore/PunkVinyl Threat Record Store Opening at The Punk Rock Museum: The Punk Rock Museum has announced that its latest edition, the record shop called Vinyl Threat, will be opening on Record Store Day, April 12th. The Punk Rock Museum’s latest addition, Vinyl Threat, is opening on April 12th. Vinyl Threat is a time capsule of punk’s sonic revolution and a celebration of the movement’s raw energy. Whether you’re a die-hard collector, a casual fan, or simply a lover of music history, The store will transport you into a world where vinyl reigned supreme and music defied convention. An intimate space on the Museum’s second floor, Vinyl Threat reimagines 50 years of punk record shopping, offering everything from new releases to rare finds, elusive test pressings, contemporary classics, limited editions, and exclusive in-store variants.
NH | Exclusive vinyl drops hit NH’s independent record stores on Saturday for Record Store Day 2025: Vinyl collectors across New Hampshire will join a national celebration of independent music stores on Saturday, April 12, for Record Store Day 2025. The annual event brings exclusive and limited-edition vinyl releases to independent record stores across the country, with more than a dozen Granite State shops participating this year. The 2025 list includes hundreds of releases across genres, from reissues to live recordings to never-before-pressed material. Among this year’s standout entries are a remastered picture disc of “The Head on the Door” by The Cure, a special edition of “Remain in Light” by Talking Heads, and Post Malone’s “Tribute to Nirvana,” a live set from the rapper’s 2020 livestream featuring Travis Barker.
Austin, TX | 15 Austin-area shops are turning up the volume for Record Store Day: Austinites hoping to add some new life to their record collection have an excuse coming up on April 12, Record Store Day. There are 15 participating stores in the Austin area, including popular spots like Waterloo Records, End of an Ear, and Antone’s Record Shop. Record Store Day is both a decentralized event and an organization managed by the Department of Record Stores in partnership with the Alliance of Independent Media Stores (AIMS) and the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS). It helps record stores around the world promote their businesses in coordination, offering special releases, performances, parties, and more. The most unifying aspect of Record Store Day is the official special releases list, which acts as a merchandise guide for both sellers and customers.
Denver, CO | Record Store Day: When all the records are gold: Saturday’s national celebration of bricks, mortar and all things vinyl will bring fans out tenfold for rare merch. For the record: People (still) love their records. When Wax Trax closed for the night last April 19, there were already people snaking around the iconic brick building on the corner of 14th Avenue and Washington Street. They were fully prepared to spend the entire snowy night on the unforgiving sidewalk for the chance to be among those first to get back inside the next morning for Record Store Day. By the time the shop reopened at 8 a.m., the first in line had been waiting for 15 hours, and the queue to get in had grown to more than 100. Over at nearby Twist & Shout, the line was twice as long. “People are always surprised when I tell them that vinyl is doing better than it ever has in the post-Napster era,” Wax Trax Marketing Director Delaney Schoenfeldt said. “It is so impressive to me that so many young people have started buying and collecting vinyl.”
Ballarat, AU | Celebrate Record Store Day at Kank Wolverang: Saturday 12 March is Record Store Day – a celebration of independently owned record stores.The team behind Kank Wolverang Records on Main Road is preparing to mark the annual occasion with live bands, disc jockeys, record stalls and more.The celebrations will include music from local artists and established acts from 10.30am and new release records on offer.Record collector and Voice FM presenter Lou Kelly will be selling records at affordable prices, and he said it is important to promote music in Ballarat.“There’s talent in this town,” Mr Kelly said. “It’s always been there, and it’s fallen off… but we’re bringing it back.“It’s hidden sort of, and it’s got to come out and we like to help it.”
Miami, FL | Record Store Day at Technique Records: To celebrate Record Store Day 2025, Miami’s beloved indie music shop Technique Records hosts a free, all-day rager celebrating all things vinyl in Miami’s Upper Eastside. Stop in any time from 8am to 9pm to take advantage of cratefuls of new and used record drops, Record Store Day exclusives and giveaways, plus a sidewalk sale and outdoor lounge, coffee from Villain Coffee, drinks courtesy of Gramps Bar and tacos from Wolf of Tacos. DJs including Mike Deuce, Aramis Lorie, Jellybean Benitez and more will be spinning throughout the party.
Isle of Wight, UK | Ruby performs live at Ventnor’s Reggie’s Retro for Record Store Day 2025: Isle of Wight musician Ruby will take to the stage for an in-store acoustic performance as part of Record Store Day this weekend. The singer-songwriter will play live in Ventnor Reggie’s Retro on Saturday, 12th April. She’ll begin at 1.30pm as vinyl collectors celebrate the day of limited edition releases of physical media. Ruby’s live appearance follows the release of her latest single, 18 Going On 80. The track was solely written and produced by Ruby two weeks after her 18th birthday. It was mastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and also features Josh Palmer.
Chattanooga, TN | Record Store Day is vinyl-ly here in Chattanooga: It’s time to hit play because we’re spinning some tracks on where to get the best deals on Record Store Day around the Scenic City. Saturday, April 12 is Record Store Day (RSD) — get ready to find out what local stores will be spinning some good deals. Yellow Racket Records | Get your picks from a selection of more than 1,000 limited edition records (that’s 300 unique RSD titles) starting at 9 a.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bonus: Check out these collaborations with other businesses, including a special beer release. For The Record | Peruse various RSD titles and exclusive deals at this local spot + get a goodie bag (while supplies last) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Inherent Records | Folks can not only check out RSD selections but also get 10% off all non-RSD titles starting Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20…
Los Angeles, CA | Exclusive Vinyls Hit L.A. This Saturday Only For Record Store Day—Here’s Where Music lovers and collectors, get ready to discover hidden gems at select stores around the city for one day only! Without music, life would be a mistake, said the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, and we couldn’t agree more (and besides, who are we to contradict him, right?). Many people dedicate countless hours not only to listening to music, but to doing so in the format with the highest audio fidelity possible: vinyl! For music lovers and collectors, this weekend is a date that’s impossible to miss on the calendar. On Saturday, April 12th, one of the most anticipated days of the year arrives in the city. The first date of Record Store Day comes to celebrate music, honor vinyl records, and support independent record stores. Thirty stores in the city will open their doors, where fans will find exclusive editions of their favorite artists.
Cambridge, MA | How to observe great traditions Saturday and every day: Record Store Day and musical thrift: …If you’re one of the beautiful initiates who will be touring our local record stores on Saturday to join friends, neighbors and fellow crate diggers in celebration of the internationally recognized Record Store Day, know that you’re also exercising a particularly New England virtue: thrift. I have all the proof I need in arm’s reach with a shelf of vinyl as tall as Kristaps Porziņģis that keeps me company as I write these words. The collection is a product of decades of record hunting. It was assembled on the back of two passions. A love of music, of course. But also a great appreciation for a good bargain. How many of these albums were discovered in the $5, $3 and $1 bins? Too many to count. Here are some general tips on finding great value, whether you’re hunting vinyl, CDs or tapes.
San Diego, CA | These 14 San Diego Record Stores Are Dropping Exclusive Vinyl This Weekend: Find rare vinyls and exclusive releases at these independent San Diego record shops participating in Record Store Day this weekend. This Saturday, April 12, music lovers and collectors can score some truly rare vinyls at their favorite independent record stores across the U.S. as part of Record Store Day. Several San Diego shops have signed the Record Store Day Pledge, committing to sell RSD exclusives in-store only, and only on the day of the event. More than just a day of exclusive vinyl drops, Record Store Day is a celebration of the indie record shops that keep music culture spinning all year long. One highlight from this year’s release includes a picture disc version of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic 1975 self-titled album, released in honor of its 50th anniversary.
Seattle, WA | Seattleites Will Line Up For Exclusive Vinyl Releases On Record Store Day In Seattle This Saturday: Ready for this year’s Record Store Day? We have the list of this year’s releases as well as participating record stores in Seattle. The annual Record Store Day is this Saturday, April 12, 2025. On this day, brick-and-mortar indie record stores across the country release over 300 rare and limited-edition albums and vinyl pressings. The goal of the event is to celebrate “the culture of the indie record store” and support small businesses. Many of the releases are RSD-exclusive, which means you can only purchase them on this one-day event. That’s why so many vinyl and music enthusiasts line up outside of records stores overnight in the hopes of scoring a rare, exclusive item. Read on for all the details, including which Seattle record stores are participating!
Detroit, MI | Essential vinyl shops to visit in metro Detroit this Record Store Day: WDET is doing its part to showcase the incredible independent record stores in and around the Motor City by offering an exclusive Record Store Day member drawing. Each year, Record Store Day keeps getting bigger than the year before. Since 2007, when a group of indie record shops decided they should have their own day, it’s become an international celebration of the brick-and-mortar shops that end up playing critical roles in cultural scenes—not just in Detroit—but well beyond. Consider it a vinyl holiday. It’s a massive economic boon for those indie shops. Musicians make it easy—releasing new material, rare b-sides, re-issues of albums you never thought would be pressed again, you name it. In the shops themselves, in-store performances have become a standard.
Louisville, KY | Celebrating Record Store Day 2025 in Louisville: Drop (the needle) by your favorite record store this weekend for deals, exclusives, and artist meet-and-greets. The biggest day in vinyl is about to spin up this Saturday, April 12. For almost 20 years, Record Store Day (RSD) has been a celebration of independent record stores, the artists who make the music, and the fans who collect it. Here’s how you can celebrate Record Store Day in LOU this year: Better Days Records: This Barret Avenue shop will open at 8 a.m. to get the party started bright and early. Stop by for exclusive releases (Swifties, take note), plus live music throughout the day. Owner Ben Jones said he expects over a hundred people to be lined up when the store opens—so don’t be late. He has also offered the store’s parking lot + surrounds to any food trucks that have lost a weekend of business due to Thunder Over Louisville’s cancellation, free of charge…
Schenectady, NY | Upstate Beat: Record Store Day brings crowds out to local shops like Schenectady’s Love Vinyl. Saturday promises to be a busy one for Schenectady record store owner Seth Nichols, whose shop Love Vinyl Records opens at 8 a.m. for Record Store Day. Hundreds of music fans will descend on the store in search of limited-edition vinyl albums released that morning and only available at brick-and-mortar record stores. “People are really excited about it. It’s an event,” said Nichols, who officially opened the downtown Schenectady shop at 140 Erie Blvd. in March of 2023 with his partner, Keri Kassing. “People will line up at 6, 6:30 a.m. to make sure they get in on time and get the releases that they want.” Record Store Day is a national event launched in 2008 to help support independent record stores. It takes place twice a year, typically on the second or third Saturday in April and on every Black Friday in November.
Ontario, CA | Record Store Day’s celebration of vinyl returning to Ontario communities Saturday: Record Store Day is returning to Oshawa and Ontario and indeed around the world Saturday, the 18th annual celebration of independent record stores. The event is also an opportunity to honour the vinyl record and especially all the people who collect, cherish and sell records, with Another Spin Records locations in Oshawa, Bowmanville, Ajax and Whitby, as well as Kops and Now and Then (Oshawa), Sunrise (Pickering) and Zap’s Record in Cobourg among the record stores participating. Andre Lessard at Another Spin said the day is a chance to bring in some “rare and new titles” for the event, as well as run a contest to win rare vinyl from Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift and the Tragically Hip. “Last year was our craziest ever – people lined up around the block at 4-5 a.m. to get in. We want to show our customers the love back,” Lessard said of Saturday’s festivities.
Denver, CO | Where to Find the Best Deals on Record Store Day 2025: Shops in and around Denver will be celebrating Record Store Day on Saturday, April 12. For those possessed by the thrill of the vinyl chase, there’s nothing better than Record Store Day. The biannual event, which takes place in April and November, began in 2008 and has expanded to include independent record stores around the world, offering hundreds of rare and limited titles. Local shops of every size along the Front Range taking part, giving you a chance to grab exclusive releases, take part in special giveaways and compare notes with fellow obsessives from Longmont to Littleton. But if you see something on the list of this year’s releases that you really, really want, prepare to rise early: Camping out on the sidewalk the night before to nab the best spots in line is not unheard of. Below are the best places to grab a vinyl on Record Store Day, Saturday, April 12.
Jacksonville, IL | Pizza Records in Jacksonville celebrating Record Store Day: Pizza Records in Jacksonville will be taking part in this weekend’s national biannual celebration of independent record stores. Owners Devin and Heather Smock said this is the third time hosting an official Record Store Day but the fifth time hosting a related event. Pizza Records opened in 2022, about four years after the closing of Jacksonville’s lone record shop, Revolution Records. The Smocks said the turnout grows each time. “People will often camp out on the sidewalks in front of stores,” they said. “It’s a big deal to many record collectors.” Although each participating record store has different rules, one to which they all adhere is that a Record Store Day title cannot be sold before 7 a.m. The store at 59 E. Central Park Plaza will open at 6 a.m. Saturday so customers can get warm, though.
Fort Worth, TX | Where to spin your way through Record Store Day: Fort Worth record stores are celebrating the big day with special releases, live music, local eats, and more. Set your alarms early for Record Store Day on Saturday, April 12. The special day for music lovers and vinyl collectors occurs twice a year — once in the spring and again on Black Friday. Both times, musicians release special edition records in limited quantities. Keep the records spinning all day at these local celebrations: Doc’s Records and Vintage, 2628 Weisenberger St. Visit the store from 12 to 6 p.m. for live music, an outdoor flea market, free drinks from Shiner Beer, and empanadas by Hand Pies. Panther City Vinyl, 1455 W. Magnolia Ave., #113 You know the drill — RSD exclusives are limited to one copy of each title per person starting at 10 a.m. Record Town, 120 St. Louis Ave., #105 Browse the store’s RSD stock, then get there right at 9 a.m. before titles sell out.
Lansing, MI | East Lansing stores prepare for Record Store Day rush with Taylor Swift drop: East Lansing record stores are preparing for Record Store Day on April 12. This annual event celebrates independent music shops with exclusive vinyl and CD releases, live performances, and special in-store promotions. Starting in 2007, Record Store Day, or RSD, held every third Saturday of April was created to support small, independent record stores and revive interest in physical music formats. This year, the event has been moved up a week to avoid overlapping with Easter weekend. This year, local stores like Flat, Black & Circular and Schuler Books are expecting big crowds as collectors search for limited-edition records from artists such as Charli XCX and Billie Eilish, The B-52s, David Bowie, and many more. Shoppers can expect long lines, as dedicated vinyl collectors often begin lining up hours before stores open to secure RSD exclusives.
Las Vegas, NV | These 6 Record Stores In Vegas Are About To Drop Exclusive Vinyl This Weekend: This weekend, participating independent record shops are dropping exclusive vinyl. What’s the occasion? Record Store Day! On Saturday 12, 2025, music lovers, collectors, and industry people can find some real gems in selected, independent record stores. On Record Store Day, shops around the U.S. feature exclusive vinyl – and yes, for one day only. But it’s more than just that; it’s a sign, from participating stores, that this industry still needs independently-owned brick-and-mortar shops. Since its inception in 2007, many artists have supported the movement. During its first year, Metallica spent hours at Rasputin Music in San Francisco meeting their fans. This inspired many other singers and bands, and it became a tradition, and a way for professionals to show support for these independent shops.
PA | Stores across south-central Pa. participate in this year’s edition of Record Store Day: Record Store Day, an annual, worldwide celebration of independent record stores, will be on Saturday, April 12. This year’s edition of Record Store Day is this Saturday, April 12, and shops throughout south-central Pa. are getting into the groove. For almost 20 years, Record Store Day (RSD) has been celebrated by independent shops, record labels, artists and customers all over the world. Fans of all genres line up at their favorite stores, waiting anxiously to get their hands on each year’s special releases. According to the RSD website, each year’s special releases are divided into three categories.
Huntsville, AL | Groove On: Record Store Day is here! Record Store Day is celebrated at the same time each year, kind of like Christmas. But it’s not just a celebration — it’s a pilgrimage for audiophiles, collectors, and casual listeners alike. Once a year, independent record stores transform into vibrant sound hubs, offering exclusive releases, sometimes live performances, and that magical feeling of flipping through crates in search of hidden gems. Record Store Day will be celebrated on Saturday, April 12, this year. Record Store Day was founded in 2007 by a group of independent record store owners and employees who wanted to highlight the importance of brick-and-mortar music retailers. The first official RSD event took place on April 19, 2008, “to celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store,” which featured Metallica performing at Rasputin Music in San Francisco.
Follow The Vinyl District on Facebook HERE, Instagram HERE, Threads HERE, Bluesky HERE, and X/Twitter HERE.
