Record Store Day!

So, if you don't already know, April 16, 2011, is RECORD STORE DAY! That means those awesome run down indie record shops may have some special surprises on this day!

The nearest one by me is 10 minutes away and by reading reviews, I'm kinda hesitant to go. I mean, who wants to visit a record store with a 1 star review saying "Owner is a total Dbag. left wth nothing". But as long as I get my hands on the prized "Hormoaning" vinyl by Nirvana, I'll deal with his crap any day!

Some tips for Record Store Day:

• PLEASE CALL FIRST. I cannot stress this enough. Do not go in a record store on this day(where many beauties await) looking for something and finding out its not there and leaving with a crappy mood. Maybe the record store in the next town has it! Call first and become buddies with the local record store to get dibs on the good stuff! For a list of participating stores, visit recordstoreday.com
• Get there a bit early. Lets say the store opens at 9 AM. Be there at at least 9:15 (dont wanna seem like a creeper) and find what you are looking for. If you come in late, chances are someone snagged the last Tom Petty vinyl.
• Ask to make a deposit. Its kinda like layaway. If they will have what you want, ask if you can put down some or all the money so you know you will get it. Make sure to come in ASAP and even call to let em knowyou are coming before they put it back on the shelf.
• Prepare for competition. If it's a really rare vinyl, chances are some of the fellow rockers in your hood may be snooping for it as well. If you dont get there early, and see someone with it, find another one first before hassling the guy (kidding!). If YOU are the one with the last copy in the store and someone wants it, do not be surprised. Happens a lot. Stay calm and pay for it then walk out.

               

When you get home, take care of that baby! Either pop it in the player or frame it. they have cheap frames in Target for records. Make sure that it isn't in a moist place. It can attract mold and bugs. Buy plastic for it, etc.

Hope you all have a great Record Store Day (mark those calendars kids!) and happy hunting!

In my next post, I will post an email where you can send pictures and letters of your experiences.

Best of luck and rock on,
                Jade