Record Store Day 2015
Get your fix of that sweet spinning black stuff on this sacred day of in-store gigs, discounts and special limited edition releases.
Overview
This Saturday, the world’s most happening independent record stores come together to celebrate Record Store Day. It’s not just a day for a hoo-ha about the fine musical innovation that is the vinyl record, but the culture of independent record stores and what they stand for in today’s mp3 reliant times.
The day, specifically the third Sunday of April, was founded in Baltimore in 2007 by six vinyl aficionados who figured that if comic books were getting their own celebrated day, then so should vinyl. The day is now celebrated around the world with pop-ups, exhibitions, workshops and, of course, lots of one-off vinyl and CD releases recorded exclusively for Record Store Day. Some of the exclusive releases for this year include Johnny Cash’s red vinyl Koncert V Praz (live in Prague), The Doors’ Strange Days, Bob Dylan’s The Basement Tapes and Garbage’s fluoro orange The Chemicals.
Of course, Brisbane is well and truly on board with Record Store Day, with our best retailers already having a few years of successful RSDs under their belt. Expect lines, expect live music and expect some gawk-worthy promotions this year. The deals tend to be mind-blowing, and the live music on show just the same. Jet Black Cat will be selling exclusive RSD shirts designed by Courtney Barnett, with live performances throughout the day, while The Mosaics and The Jensens are helping celebrate at Rocking Horse.
See all the Brisbane events at the Record Store Day website.
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