Record Store Day has indeed helped keep vinyl in the spotlight–it’s a reminder that music isn’t just something we stream. It’s something to hold, read, and talk about. Whether hunting for that rare pressing of Freddie Hubbard or flipping through the crates before our eyes are fully open, the day taps into that joy.
At its heart, Record Store Day is about keeping music culture alive. It’s not just nostalgia—it’s also community. And for many of us, it’s one of the best days of the year, regardless of what we buy.
It's a shame the major labels crushed RSD’s original spirit. It used to be about supporting special releases and helping record shops, not different colour vinyl and dropping ‘product for product’s sake’.
Syd as always well done. Your previews are essential reading before heading out on RSD. I ending up getting 5 of those 17 you reviewed and love everyone of them. Thank you!
Well as I’ve mentioned along the way this RSD is pulling me out of semi- retirement record collecting to go out and que up. I’ve missed certainly going to record stores and talking to others standing in the queue. I’ve got some excellent pink bourbon triple anaerobic processed Colombian beans to brew for my travel cup that will also stimulate conversation. And of course I love the alarm clock reviews. Yes,Jazz & Coffee ☕️ 🎵🎶👍✅
Record Store Day has indeed helped keep vinyl in the spotlight–it’s a reminder that music isn’t just something we stream. It’s something to hold, read, and talk about. Whether hunting for that rare pressing of Freddie Hubbard or flipping through the crates before our eyes are fully open, the day taps into that joy.
At its heart, Record Store Day is about keeping music culture alive. It’s not just nostalgia—it’s also community. And for many of us, it’s one of the best days of the year, regardless of what we buy.
It's a shame the major labels crushed RSD’s original spirit. It used to be about supporting special releases and helping record shops, not different colour vinyl and dropping ‘product for product’s sake’.
This is super helpful - thank you!
This was a delight to read, fun and beautifully insouciant.
However, I cheated on the Talking Heads live and bought the CD for $12.
Double word score on insouciant! Thanks for the kind words.
Syd as always well done. Your previews are essential reading before heading out on RSD. I ending up getting 5 of those 17 you reviewed and love everyone of them. Thank you!
Thanks, man!
Well as I’ve mentioned along the way this RSD is pulling me out of semi- retirement record collecting to go out and que up. I’ve missed certainly going to record stores and talking to others standing in the queue. I’ve got some excellent pink bourbon triple anaerobic processed Colombian beans to brew for my travel cup that will also stimulate conversation. And of course I love the alarm clock reviews. Yes,Jazz & Coffee ☕️ 🎵🎶👍✅
Happy hunting!