Happy Record Store Day

Currently listening to my finds. When I arrived at Music Millennium in Ptld OR shortly after 8AM there was about a 45min line. Once I made my selections- Fleetwood Mac, Branford Marsalis and Forever Miles, it was another 45 min to get to the cashier. It went by pretty fast though, as the folks there were pretty social and patient. Next was Everyday Records where I found a 10" Dave Brubeck disk. Non-RSD picks included 3 LP's by The Shins ( a happy find as they are a new band for me) and some used classical LP's. I was done with buying records by noon and was able to spend the rest of a sunny day other than buying records (hey-sunshine and warm in April here is a special event).

Got my Tebowie! I take my six year-old daughter she always seems to end up with a bag full of free swag.

I was first in line at my local store. I grabbed what I was after, and was out the door twelve minutes after they opened, leaving a crowd in my wake. Amongst my finds was a twelve inch Bill Evans- Live at Top of the Gate.

I don't get it. Why would someone go shopping for records on a day when the store is going to be swamped, waits just to get in, more waits to check out. ????????????????

In my town, St. Louis, The Record Exchange is open every day and every day the LPs cost from $5-$8 depending on the quality. I feel lucky every time I shop there. I manage to score 4 out of 6 perfect records and the other 2 are ok. I don't return them, even though I can. The owner is barely making a living and I am just grateful to have a place I can shop. It's good to have a special record day to remind people that records still exist, but we are an extinct species. Be grateful for what you have. Support your local record store in any way you can. You can't ever have enough records!