record store day Archives

The 15th annual Record Store Day is happening at independent record stores around the world this Saturday, April 23. A new documentary called 'Vinyl Nation' celebrates these incredible stores and the collectors who keep them alive. I am unashamedly one of those people. In fact, I was quite excited to watch this because I am such a vinyl nerd. With over 5,000 albums filling the shelves at my home, it's a collection that has been growing ever since I got the 'Grease' soundtrack for my third birthday. Covering All The Bases Co-directors Kevin Smokler and Christopher Boone cover a lot of ground, speaking to store owners, fans, record label employees, and the people who work in the pressing plants. One dealer at the Austin Record Convention admits that he owns over 20,000 records and...

The Flaming Lips are a sight to behold. If you've never experienced them live in concert, you might want to dip your toe in that pool. The band is set to release a collection of music that was once only available to friends and a handful of radio program directors. The Soft Bulletin Companion was originally released in 1999 as a promo-only CD to accompany the band's Soft Bulletin campaign. The album features previously unreleased material, outtakes, b-sides, and more. This collection of music will be available on vinyl for the first time ever on Saturday for Record Store Day First Drop. The set is limited to just 16,000 copies. On July 16, Flaming Lips will release this collection on CD and digitally. The band just recently announced tour dates into mid-2022 so if you're re...

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Celebrate Record Store Day With ‘Vinyl Nation’ (Review)

Flaming Lips To Release Rare Promo Album On Record Store Day