What began as a humble way of getting people to shop mom-and-pop record stores is now an international celebration: it's Record Store Day, and this Saturday, April 13th, music fans everywhere will wake up early and flock to their favorite local record store to fill their shopping bags with wax, ranging from 7"s containing new music to rare reissues of albums that have been out-of-print for decades.
This year boasts yet another jaw-dropping lineup of exclusive releases, and, as always, KEXP is here to help you plan your attack.
Throughout the week of April 8th-12th, KEXP will be giving away some of these rare Record Store Day releases. Tune in to win! And tune in to The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole on Friday, April 12th as he previews many of these exclusive releases. For many of the titles, it’ll be the first time any of us worldwide get to hear these songs!
KEXP collects some highlights in this year's Record Store Day extensive list of limited edition vinyl, cassettes, box sets, reissues, and more.
Including reissues and rarities from David Bowie, IDLES, Soccer Mommy, Pearl Jam, and more.
Black Friday is upon us, and nothing makes us happier than the blackest black of a vinyl record! This year's Black Friday is extra special for us, as local label Light In The Attic Records will be opening a store in the KEXP Gathering Space, bringing the exclusive, limited-edition releases right to…
It's the most wonderful time of the year... for a music lover. This Saturday, April 16th is the ninth annual Record Store Day, a celebration of independent music stores around the globe. It also happens to be the day of KEXP's New Home Grand Opening celebration! Our event doesn't start until noon, …
It's time get out of bed and work off those Turkey Day tummies - today, Friday, November 27th is Record Store Day Black Friday, and just like the usual annual Record Store Day in April, it's your chance to score some exclusive, limited-edition releases at independent retailers! KEXP spotlights some…
