On The Record: Artists celebrate Record Store Day with exclusive releases
If, like us, your musical education came from relentlessly digging through the racks of your favorite local independent record store, then join the celebration of Record Store Day on Saturday, April 17.
Record Store Day recognizes independent music retailers in a world of big-box competition.
Indepdenent shops across the country on Saturday will host in-store performances, offer giveaways and stock limited-edition releases exclusively for Record Store Day.
Dozens of artists, many of whom owe at least part of their careers to indie record stores, are doing their part by offering rare or previously unreleased material on CD and vinyl. R.E.M. is releasing a limited edition of its very first EP, Chronic Town, on 12-inch blue vinyl. And the Rolling Stones are serving up a hand-numbered, 7-inch single featuring “Plundered My Soul,” and unreleased track from the “Exile on Main Street” sessions. (That classic Stones album will be reissued on May 18 with 10 previously unreleased tracks.)
Ani DiFranco, the Beastie Boys, Bruce Springsteen, Devo, the Hold Steady, are among the other artists releasing or reissuing exclusive material on Record Store Day.
For a full list of participating retailers, in-store appearances and Record Store Day releases, click here:
And, please post comments letting us know what cool stuff you find tomorrow. Enjoy the hunt.
- Tim Zatzariny Jr.
