Record Store Day Question

Probably just me but I'm not impressed by the UK list at all.  Mostly retreads.  Who cares?

Agree wholeheartedly that this limited edition, one-day-only, crap really doesn't help generate the kind of buzz that record stores really need.  And some of the stuff that's being released that day has been made available in advance (Off!, for example).  So, again, who cares?

If people want to collect that stuff that's fine, I guess.

I'm hoping to get a copy of the new Built to Spill 45 covering Ripple among other things.  Probably end up having to try eBay or Discogs for that.  If you relax and hit the stores in the afternoon the lines are gone and its just a nice fun day at the office.  I'll probably try and hit CD Cellar in Arlington and then work my way up to Joe's.  I don't need an excuse to buy records but I'll take it!

I miss Orpheus. Also used to buy stuff at Rose Records and Rock Records in Chicago back in the day.

add to that list the other Record Time store that just close in the Detroit Area, which was my favorite record store in the world and also where I earned my nickname…

:-[  That was depressing.

Interesting read about how Record Store Day might be bad for music:
http://www.knoxroad.com/2011/04/11/record-store-day-could-it-actually-be-bad-for-music/

serpent wrote:
Interesting read about how Record Store Day might be bad for music:
http://www.knoxroad.com/2011/04/11/record-store-day-could-it-actually-be-bad-for-music/

Not to mention the fact that a real collector wouldnt leave their house on record store day.  5000 copies of anything isnt that exclusive.  A real collector would just grab the mp3s of the 5000 copy Flaming Lips release off the internet, and use their money for something like this:

These copies are without the proper jackets, but come with custom-painted jackets by the band and Friends Records. No two are alike, and there are only 15 of them in the whole wide world.

(*I got #6 of 16, double score on the typo in the numbering)


Heck every witch house release has been of runs of small numbers, all "instant collectors items".  Dont you want to own one of the only copies of Mater Suspiria Vision's latest opus, limited run of 75?

This record store day business seems like a last effect by the big labels (i see a few on the sponsor side, so pardon if there are also a ton of indies that i didnt notice) to make money off physical products.  I mean AC/DC live two track? (And i know its to save real record stores, but the article linked above made it sound horrid to be the retailer in this for one day of ok payout.)

I hope everyone knows Im being semi serious.  I dont collect too many things, but I have a few small run vinyls of bands that i love, a few tour posters, and some other things, so I get it. But to me, anything in the 1000s isnt limited and If i was giving Flaming Lips money, seeing them live or getting a tour poster, whose numbers would be pretty small, would be a better way to collect something cool from them.

(*I know Weekends isnt that famous, nor may never be, but you never know… I still got a one of a kind piece of art for my collection)

40 Sad Portraits Of Closed Record Stores

Bummer.  I bought tons of stuff and spent many, many hours in Arboria Records (#11 - although it was at a different location when I was there).

the line at Soundgarden in Fells Point has gotten longer every year….I suspect the same will be this year.  Last year I think we got there 30 mins before opening and there were probably 50 people in front of us

I'm not even sure what the "holy grail" items will be this year.

Is that Pink Floyd record rare?  People go ape-sh*t for Springsteen so that one will probably be prized.
I don't think there's a Beatles record.  That Radiohead single isn't on any list.  I'm guessing the true music geeks will want that Big Star record.  Younger people will go for "Hormoaning" by Nirvana even though they've heard all those songs on "Incesticide."

Brian

By "younger people" do you mean people in the 35-45 age range who grew up on Nirvana? As opposed to the AARP people who would want the other stuff?

Brian_Wallace wrote:

I'm not even sure what the "holy grail" items will be this year.

Is that Pink Floyd record rare?  People go ape-sh*t for Springsteen so that one will probably be prized.
I don't think there's a Beatles record.  That Radiohead single isn't on any list.  I'm guessing the true music geeks will want that Big Star record.  Younger people will go for "Hormoaning" by Nirvana even though they've heard all those songs on "Incesticide."

Brian

James wrote:
By "younger people" do you mean people in the 35-45 age range who grew up on Nirvana? As opposed to the AARP people who would want the other stuff?

Brian_Wallace wrote:

I'm not even sure what the "holy grail" items will be this year.

Is that Pink Floyd record rare?  People go ape-sh*t for Springsteen so that one will probably be prized.
I don't think there's a Beatles record.  That Radiohead single isn't on any list.  I'm guessing the true music geeks will want that Big Star record.  Younger people will go for "Hormoaning" by Nirvana even though they've heard all those songs on "Incesticide."

Brian

I'm bummed there's no Panic! At the Disco record.  They JUST put out a new album.

Brian

Don't know how they all decide who puts out what but you'd think it would be a broad selection. Something for everyone to get as many people involved as possible. Then again, maybe we're only seeing what the media selects for us to see. Not so much out of control but purely out of personal picking and choosing what to report.

guess i'm a true music geek!

;D

Score one for team USA! Even Brian should like this one. Just a shame that most of us can't attend.

The Black Angels
On Sat, April 16th For Record Store Day The Black Angels will be performing at Culture Clash Records in Toledo, OH at 1 pm! Info: http://bit.ly/frnHau

Look for ?Phosgene Nightmare? on 10? White Vinyl and ?Another Nice Pair? EP on Double Vinyl !

Brian_Wallace wrote:

I'm not even sure what the "holy grail" items will be this year.

The holy grail item is the Oxbow 'King Of The Jews' LP.

That should be the holy grail.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M2m_pNw7AI&feature=player_embedded

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10 Must-Have Releases for Record Store Day
http://www.spin.com/articles/10-must-have-releases-record-store-day

the daft punk disk looks sweet.  bad braaaaaaaaaains….

Brian_Wallace wrote:

http://pitchfork.com/news/42023-radiohead-to-release-12-for-record-store-day/

PRO: This is what I'm talking about!  New, unreleased stuff.  Not all re-issues.

CON:  I predict several, tragic, hipster Who-in-Cincinnati catastrophes.  I mean, 2000 copies?!!  And a given store MAY only get two or three!?!?  And you thought getting Death Cab For Cutie tickets was hard….

Brian

According to their website this new, unreleased Radiohead single will only be available in the U.K. tomorrow (just reinforcing that the UK's Record Store Day is 20 times better than the US one):

http://radiohead.com/deadairspace/

So no entitled hipster violence in acquiring one, OK?.  A liberal arts education and a nice import when you turn 17 shouldn't make you that angry.  There will be a live Pink Floyd album available tomorrow so just smoke a jay and CHILL OUT, MAN!

It says it will be out in the States on June 14th.

Brian