Back in December when I spoke with Michael Kurtz of Music Monitor Network, and organizer of Record Store Day to discuss this blog’s designation as the ‘Blog of Record’ for Record Store Day, we had quite a number of plans going forward. And about a HALF of ‘em came to pass over the ensuing months.
Which is FANTASTIC.
The response to Record Store Day has been wonderfully positive--and certainly overwhelming. Neither he nor I knew just how big this endeavor would become or how unwieldy the process of information gathering and tracking would evolve. I mean, he knew it'd be big, just not HOW big.
The bands, the labels, the stores, the sponsors, and the promoters are all owed a huge thank you for participating in what is truly a labor of love.
Personally, I’d like to thank all of you who’ve been enthusiastic supporters of this blog’s mission and those of you who’ve taken part in the contests and have written to show your support. Brad McCormick at WMG is owed a special thanks for putting together our Eleven Weeks of Vinyl Giveaways. Stanton Magnetics and Worn Free are due some warm thanks as well.
If you’re in DC, Jason Cherkis has provided a fine overview of local events in the area at WCP’s Black Plastic Bag. The Record Store Day website has the most up to date listing of national and international going’s on right here. But the rest is up to you folks—get out there tomorrow and show the love.
And would it kill ya’ to buy some records?
Didn’t think so.
Go Home Productions - Making Plans For Vinyl (Mp3)
The Fad - Vinyl Paradise (Mp3)
Bankrupt - Record Store Renegade (Mp3)
Fable Factory - Record Store (Mp3)
Brian Seymour - Vinyl (Mp3)
Vinyl Candy - California (Mp3)
Coo Coo Rockin' Time - Put Records Back in the Record Store (Mp3)
Vinyl - Morse Code (Mp3)
The Records - Starry Eyes (Mp3)
Enough Rope - The Empty Record Store Cocaine Party Dream (Mp3)
