Happy Record Store Day
Agreed - lots of live music in the local record stores I had a chance to visit. It has really turned in to quite the event. Was able to score the Sigur Ros 24 of a 1000 for my son's birthday (luckily he doesn't read this blog :), and some other great finds to boot. As always - thanks for keeping it about the music Mofi! Enjoy spinning some wax today! |
As much as I rejoice at the very sound of this phrase, I am embarrassed to admit I have no clear idea what RSD actually is. I went to my local record store to take advantage of the 20% off of used records this weekend and there was about 1.5 hr wait for the register so I left shaking my head. I doubt people were waiting that long to get a buck or two off a record, and I saw nothing that extraordinary to explain the line so I'm confused. I don't quite understand why people would wait for one day in the year to get something or release something. What am I missing? |
This is the official Record Store Day Website. It has all the information you could ever ask for about RSD. http://recordstoreday.com/Home Vinyl...it's not a compound...it's a culture! |
I agree with Actusreus. This is my 3rd record store day I've been to. Long lines, the only record store day items, were the early releases, not the exclusive stuff. A 45 minute wait to get in, browsed for 15 minutes, 45 minute wait in check out line. Only one cashier. Couldn't put on an extra cashier when you know you are going to be swamped? Now I was at this same store two years ago, there was a band in back room, no lines, but crowded. I was going to visit two other stores, but this store wasted so much time, I had to skip the other stores. So this kind of exclusive crap turns me off. Reminds me of waiting in line at some uber popular club, hoping the bouncer will let me in. I don't think this is how you run a business. Sure you're taking advantage of a popular trend now, but who will be your loyal customer when the popularity of lps fades out like trends do? |
