Some Record Store Day Finds For Black Friday Releases
The day after Thanksgiving is the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Black Friday for years people would fight long lines to get blockbuster savings on giant TVs and extremely cheap stuff. Record Store Day changed all that for me. Now I can focus on something on my wish list of records and collectibles from my favorite artists.
How Long Has Record Store Day Been Around?
Record Store Day was started in 2007 by independent record store owners and employees as a way to get the word out about the great hobby of folks who still love vinyl record collecting culture supported by 1400 independently-owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. Record Store Day is in April and every Black Friday in November, the day brings together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores around the world.
Found Some Personal Kool Finds For Black Friday
11.24.23 My musical taste varies all over the map sometimes. Here are some of the great finds on the list that are my favorites for this RSD Black Friday
The Knack Live In 1980Concert for Record Store Day
The Knack Countdown Live 1980 – First time on vinyl a rare live performance of the band The Knack. Comes on pink vinyl as a limited edition special 12″ 45 RPM Album. Hear favorites Live like, “Good Girls Don’t,” ” My Sharona.” and some cool live covers of bands Syndicate of Sound’s Little Girl and Jay and the American’s “Come a Little Bit Closer.”
Jeff Beck Tribute – ATCO/Rhino honors the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s immeasurable legacy with an EP of three songs making their debut on vinyl. Tribute includes a blistering live version of “Going Down,” recorded in Paris on ATCO/Rhino records.
The Beach Boys 1964 Christmas Album
The Beach Boys Christmas Album – The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album was originally released in 1964 and features seven holiday classics and five original tracks, including the singles “Little Saint Nick” and “The Man With All The Toys.” Cool thing about this release is it is on Christmas Green Vinyl.
Collective Soul – Live! Recorded during a 2020 concert. Live versions of hits like “Shine”, “The World I Know”, and “December”. Pressed for RSD Black Friday on beautiful hot pink vinyl
The Doors – Live Release from a California concert that was on August 21st, 1970. Featuring improvisations and medleys of The Doors many beloved hits from across their albums.
The MONKEES 1966 Debut Album from the TVs show of the same name
The Monkees – 1966 top-rated NBC TV show, which made them huge stars, a #1 single with “Last Train To Clarksville” and of course their #1 album, The Monkees. Featuring hits like “I Wanna Be Free,” “Papa Jean’s Blues,” and “(Theme From) The Monkees” ” the RSD Black Friday release celebrates its 57th birthday this year. with a multi-color splash vinyl edition of their debut album.
Check out the complete list of This Black Fridays RSD releases by following this link HERE
5 Michigan Record stores we wish were still around
5 Michigan Record stores we wish were still around.
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In the 70s and 80s and before the big box stores took over. Record stores were everywhere in every city. Didn’t have to go far to find the latest cassette from Joe Walsh or the latest Aerosmith release on vinyl. In the early days if you wanted your favorite 45 records, cassette, vinyl, or 8-track you could find it all in one place. Don’t forget some stores double as ticket centers for concert venues. Remember CTC outlets? Printing out tickets to a Cellar Door or Brass Ring concert events.
When I was young picking up my favorite 45 records meant going to K-Mart or Korvetts. Sometimes even the upstairs department of a local Sears store. Going to a place that sold your favorite music was good for the soul. You could spend hours going up and down rows of albums. A good place to meet up with friends and share a common bond of music.
Loved to see what the record company did to promote their artist with displays that were out of this world. I remember the band, Electric Light Orchestra. a cardboard display of the album, Out of the Blue. Giant spaceship with bright lights and colors. You always thought it would be cool to take it home possibly and put it in your room. Stores would always try to outdo one another to have the best display around.
Now a list of record stores that played a big part in my childhood. Hopefully will bring back a memory or two.
5 Michigan Record stores we wish were still around
